Survey of literature on Danfoss steering components.......................................................................................................5
General Information
General steering valve type OSPE.............................................................................................................................................. 6
OSPEC LS/LSRM with PVED-CLS..................................................................................................................................................8
OSPEF LS with PVED-CLS............................................................................................................................................................... 9
OSPEDC LSRM with PVES............................................................................................................................................................ 10
OSPEDF LS with PVES................................................................................................................................................................... 11
PVED-CL/CLS
Function
OSPE steering valve.......................................................................................................................................................................13
OSPEC LSRM with PVED-CLS......................................................................................................................................................14
Steering right with steering wheel.....................................................................................................................................16
Steering right with EH.............................................................................................................................................................18
PVES and PVED-CLS, electrical actuation.............................................................................................................................. 19
Hysteresis, PVES and PVED-CLS................................................................................................................................................ 23
Coil of control valve for mode select...................................................................................................................................... 24
Dimensioning
Dimensioning steering system with OSPE steering valve...............................................................................................27
Technical Characteristics
EH-directional spools of OSPE...................................................................................................................................................28
Pilot pressure relief valve: (P - T, Qp) characteristic...........................................................................................................28
Pressure drop P-EF for Danfoss OSPE valve..........................................................................................................................29
Dimensions
OSPE dimensions with PVED-CLS.............................................................................................................................................30
OSPE dimensions with PVED-CC/CL........................................................................................................................................31
OSPE and system safety PVES ...................................................................................................................................................35
Variants and order specification...............................................................................................................................................37
OSPE master model code (MMC) breakdown......................................................................................................................38
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OSPE Steering Valve
A wide range of steering components
Danfoss is one of the largest producers in the world of steering components for hydrostatic steering
systems on off-road vehicles. Danfoss offers steering solutions both at component and system levels. Our
product range makes it possible to cover applications of all types, ranging from ordinary 2 wheel steering
(also known as Ackermann steering) to articulated steering, automatic steering (for example, by sensor)
and remote controlled steering via satellite. We can offer more than 1,800 different steering units and 250
different priority valves categorized in types, variants and sizes.
Danfoss offers:
For hydrostatic steering systems:
Product typeDisplacementRated FlowSteering Pressure
Mini steering units
Steering units
Priority valves
Pilot operated flowamplifiers (factors: 4, 5, 8,
or 10)
Low steering torque: from 0.5 to 3 N•m in normal steering situations
•
Low noise level
•
Low pressure drop
•
Many types available: Open center Non-reaction, Open center Reaction, Power Beyond, Closed center
•
Non-reaction, Load Sensing, Load Sensing Reaction
One or more built-in valve functions: relief valve, shock valves, suction valves, non-return valve in P-
•
line and LS-line
Optional port connections according to ISO, SAE or DIN standards
•
Characteristics for EH steering systems with OSPE, EHPS, and EHi:
Possibility of GPS, row sensor, variable steering ratio and joystick steering
•
Possibility of manual steering even on very heavy vehicles
•
EHPS:
•
High steering pressure requiring smaller cylinders and flow
‒
Low pilot pressure and flow giving extremely low noise in the cabin
‒
Combined with Danfoss PVG 32 proportional valve
‒
Conversion factors
1 N•m = [8.851 lbf•in]1 l = [0.264 US gal]
1 N = [0.2248 lbf]1 bar = [14.5 psi]
1 mm = [0.0394 in]°F = [1.8°C + 32]
1 cm3 = [0.061 in3]
Survey of literature on Danfoss steering components
Detailed data on all Danfoss steering components and accessories can be found in our steering
component catalogs, which is divided in to the following individual sub catalogs:
General informationSteering components
Technical data on open center, and closed center steering unitsOSPB, OSPC, and OSPD
Technical data on load sensing steering units, priority valves and flow
amplifiers
Technical data on priority valvesOLS
Technical data on priority flow amplifiersOSQ
Technical data on valve blocksOVPL and OVR
Technical data on load sensing steering units with amplificationOSPU
Technical data on steering units with zero dead bandOSPS
Technical data on steering units with integrated priority valveVSPP
Technical data on hydraulic and EH pilot operated steering valves,
electrical actuation modules and appropriate steering units.
Technical data on combined steering unit/EH steering valves and steering
wheel sensors
Technical data on electrohydraulic steering valvesEHi
Technical data on steering wheel sensorsSASA
OSPB, OSPC, OSPF, OSPD, OSPDF, OSPL, OSPBX, and OSPLX
EHPS, EHPS w. OLS 320, PVE for EHPS and OSPCX
OSPE
For technical information on individual variants, please contact the Danfoss Sales Organization.
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OSPE Steering Valve
General Information
General steering valve type OSPE
On tractors, combine harvesters, maize harvesters and other simulate vehicles there is often a need for
electrically actuated steering to make automatic GPS controlled steering possible. Also manual steering
with variable ratio is an often wanted feature to improve productivity and driver comfort.
For this purpose Danfoss has developed a combined steering unit and electrohydraulic steering valve
named OSPE: OSP for normal manual steering wheel activated steering and E for electrohydraulic
steering activated by electrical input signal either from GPS or vehicle controller or from steering wheel
sensor (Danfoss type SASA) for variable steering ratio. In variable steering mode, the electrohydraulic
valve part adds flow to the metered out flow from the steering unit part of the OSPE.
OSPE has build in safety function in form of cut off valve, which makes unintended steering from Electro
hydraulic valve part impossible. The OSPE is the right steering element first of all to build up steering
system with very high safety level and so to be able to fulfill legislation demands such as those in EUMachinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
OSPE is offered with the PVED-CLS steering valve controller. PVED-CLS offers integrated, flexible
software-based electrohydraulic steering functionality which can be tailored to any off-road vehicle type
by software parameterization. The PVED-CLS also works as a certified Safety Controller. For further details
about PVED-CLS, see OSPE with PVED-CLS Steering Valve Controller Data Sheet, AI152986484866.
In cases where space do not allow room enough for OSPE, an ordinary OSP non-reaction steering unit
combined the EH-Electrohydraulic In-Line steering valve is an alternative. EH valves are offered with the
same safety functions as OSPE. Please contact Danfoss sales organization.
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P301 168
L
R
LS
TE
PE
PVED-CLS
Electronics
PTL
Lr
P
Rr
T
R
OSP
LS
EH
EF
LS
Technical Information
OSPE Steering Valve
Versions
OSPEC LS/LSRM with PVED-CLS
This version is preferred for front wheel steered vehicles, like tractors, where self-alignment steering
effect is desired. Reaction type steering resembles a car where the direction of travel will continue
straight ahead when ever the steering wheel is not touched. The reaction concept in any OSPE steering
units is based on Danfoss RM technology. The reaction effort is selectable by help of the solenoid valve
for activating EH steering:
•
•
Road mode: When EH steering is powered off, then OSPE behaves the same as a Reaction unit
Field mode: When EH steering is powered on, then OSPE behaves the same as a Non-reaction unit
This version is preferred for rear wheel steered vehicles, like combines.
In both modes:
Road mode: When EH steering is unpowered
•
Field mode: When EH steering is powered
•
The steering unit part behaves as a Non-reaction steering unit. The “F”-spool type is preferred for steering
systems where high level of negative steering forces may be present e.g. articulated steered vehicles.
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P
LS
TE
TLR
EH
PVES
Electronics
OSP
L
R
LS
PE
EF
Rr
Lr
P
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Technical Information
OSPE Steering Valve
Versions
OSPEDC LSRM with PVES
This version is preferred for front wheel steered vehicles, like tractors, where self-alignment steering
effect is desired. Only difference compared to OSPEC LSRM is that “D” type has 2 gear wheel sets (rotary
meters). Should the pump supply be lost, only one gear set is active for emergency steering. In normal
steering situations both gear sets are active.
This version is preferred for rear wheel steered and articulated vehicles. Only difference compared to
OSPEF LS is that “D” type has 2 gear wheel sets (rotary meters). This version however is shown without
priority valve.
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OSPE Steering Valve
PVED-CL/CLS
Only promote PVED-CLS for new applications. PVED-CL is only used in existing codes established until
start of 2015. For details about PVED-CLS, see OSPE with PVED-CLS Steering Valve Controller Data Sheet,
AI152986484866.
OSPE with an electrical programmable module (PVED-CLS) the following steering features in electro
hydraulic steer mode/field mode are possible:
The OSPE steering valve includes the following main components
1
2
3
5
7
8
9
10
11
Shock valves
Suction valves
Spool/sleeve set
Gear set
Mode select and EH cut off valve
EH directional valve
PVE control unit
LVDT transducer
Solenoid valve bridge
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
21
22
Control valve for mode select
Pilot reduction valve, 12 bar
PP damping orifice
Priority valve spool
Priority valve spring
Dynamic orifice
Pilot pressure relief valve
PVFC valve/LS resolver
Neutral spring package for spool/sleeve
1Shock valves12Control valve for mode select
2Suction valves13Pilot reduction valve, 12 bar
3Spool/sleeve set14PP damping orifice
Technical Information
OSPE Steering Valve
Function
4Emergency steering check valve15Priority valve spool
5Gear set16Priority valve spring
6P-check valve17Dynamic orifice
7Mode select and EH cut off valve18Pilot pressure relief valve
8EH directional valve19LS orifice
9PVE control unit20LS check valve
10LVDT transducer with dual signal21PVFC valve/LS resolver
11Solenoid valve bridge22Neutral spring package for spool/sleeve
When the engine is turned off, the priority valve spool (15) is pushed to the left by the spring (16).
The passage to the EF port is blocked and the passage to CF to the OSP spool/sleeve set (3) and to the EH
directional valve spool (8) is open.
When the engine is on and the steering unit OSP and EH is in neutral position, the CF pressure will rise to
match the spring force in the priority valve, and the priority valve spool (15) will move to the right and
the oil will pass from the pump across the integrated priority valve spool (15) and out through the EF
port.
The priority valve is a “dynamic” type, meaning that a flow passes from CF through the Dynamic orifice
(17) (integrated in spool 15) and into the LS line through the LS orifice (19), LS check valve (20), the PVFC
valve (21) and into the spool/sleeve set (3). In neutral position this dynamic oil flow passes on to the tank.
When the steering unit is in neutral position and control valve (12) is deactivated, then the mode
select/EH cut off valve (7) makes connection through the Reaction circuit, Lr and Rr. So if the steering
wheel is untouched and a delta P is generated in the steering cylinder, oil will pass from L to R or R to L
through the spool/sleeve set (3) and gear set (5) and the steering wheel will rotate until it is grabbed or
delta P disappears. Only the force of the neutral spring package (22) has to be overcome to stop the
rotation of the steering wheel and therefore stop the cylinder movement. The mode select/EH cut off
valve (7) makes unintended EH steering impossible, if e.g. a false input signal comes to the PVE control
unit (9), when the control valve (12) is deactivated, because L and R connections from EH directional valve
spool (8) are blocked in (7).
If the control valve (12) is activated, then the mode select/EH cut off valve (7) blocks connection through
the Reaction circuit. In this position there will be no reaction behavior even if there is build up delta P on
the steering cylinder from forces on the steered wheels. So the steering unit behaves as a Non reaction
OSP. In that situation (If the control valve (12) is activated) EH steering is possible.
5Gear set16Priority valve spring
6P-check valve17Dynamic orifice
7Mode select and EH cut off valve18Pilot pressure relief valve
8EH directional valve19LS orifice
9PVE control unit20LS check valve
10LVDT transducer with dual signal21PVFC valve/LS resolver
11Solenoid valve bridge22Neutral spring package for spool/sleeve
When steering with the steering wheel to the right, the spool of the spool/sleeve set (3) will rotate
relative to the sleeve. So LS line will be connected to R-side. LS pressure will raise accordingly to steering
pressure required and priority valve spool (15) will be pressed to the left and oil will stream through the
internal CF side of the priority valve and on to the spool/sleeve set (3) through the gear set (5) and out
through the R connection. In parallel the L side is opened through the spool/sleeve set (3) to tank (T).
When steering up against cylinder end stop, pressure will raise in LS line according to setting of pilot
pressure control valve (18). Check valve (20) avoids oil to stream backwards from servo side (R in this
case) and over valve (18) to tank. So the valve (18) shall only open for the dynamic flow generated in the
dynamic orifice (17) of priority valve part, independent if steering is done by the steering wheel (OSP
part) or by the EH valve.
5Gear set16Priority valve spring
6P-check valve17Dynamic orifice
7Mode select and EH cut off valve18Pilot pressure relief valve
8EH directional valve19LS orifice
9PVE control unit20LS check valve
10LVDT transducer with dual signal21PVFC valve/LS resolver
11Solenoid valve bridge22Neutral spring package for spool/sleeve
Before it is possible to steer with the EH part of the OSPE, it is needed to power the control valve for
mode select (12) for field mode. When this valve is powered, the pilot supply (12 bar) is lead from the
pilot reduction valve (13) through the control valve (12) to the EH cut off valve (7). So the valve (7) makes
connection from EH directional valve (8) to the cylinder ports, L and R, and (7) also leads pilot supply to
the solenoid valve bridge (11) of the PVED CLS control unit (9) In the same shift, the valve (7) interrupts
the reaction circuit, Lr and Rr, from the spool/sleeve set (3) to the cylinder ports, and the unit acts as a
non-reaction OSP in this mode.
When an input signal is transmitted to the electrical connector of the PVE (9), in this example signal to
steer to the right, the solenoid valve bridge (11) is activated and the EH directional valve spool (8) is
moved to the right. So LS in the spool (8) will sense the needed steering pressure, and this is transmitted
to the PVFC valve /LS resolver (21). So the valve (21) makes restrictions in the dynamic LS flow from
dynamic orifice (17) of priority valve, and the LS pressure in the priority valve spool (15) will match the LS
pressure required from the EH directional valve spool (8). Accordingly the position of the priority valve
spool (15) will change to match the flow and pressure demand for EH-steering.
In case the “watch dog” part of the PVED CLS registers an unintended steering movement e.g. due to a
false input signal to the PVE, the electrical power to the control valve for mode select (12) will be
switched off.
So valve 12 will dump pilot pressure to tank, mode select and EH cut off valve (7) will change position so
that connection from EH directional valve spool (8) to cylinder ports will be blocked. Furthermore it will
not be possible to activate the solenoid valve bridge (11) and the PVE will go into/stay in neutral position.
In this way a true safe state is established.
The non-reaction circuit from the OSP part is always connected to L and R cylinder ports independent of
position of mode select valve (7), and so OSP steering is always possible.
PVES and PVED-CLS, electrical actuation
The philosophy of Danfoss electrohydraulic actuation, type PVE, is integration of electronics, sensors and
actuators into a single unit that interfaces directly to the OSPE steering valve body.
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OSPE Steering Valve
Function
Closed loop control
All the proportional actuators feature an integrated feedback transducer that measures spool movement
in relation to the input signal, and by means of a solenoid valve bridge, controls the direction, velocity
and position of the main spool of the valve. The integrated electronics compensate for flow forces on the
spool, internal leakage, changes in oil viscosity, pilot pressure, etc. This results in lower hysteresis and
better resolution. Furthermore the electronics enable built in safety like fault monitoring, directional
indication and LED light indication.
Closed loop control schematic
Principle
In principle the input signal (set-point signal) determines the level of pilot pressure which moves the
main spool. The position of the directional spool is sensed in the LVDT transducer which generates an
electric feed-back signal registred by the electronics. The variation between the set-point signal and feedback signal actuates the solenoid valves. The solenoid valves are actuated so that hydraulic pilot pressure
drives the directional spool into the correct position.
Inductive transducer, LVDT
(Linear Variable Differential Transformer). When the directional spool is moved, a voltage is induced
proportional to the spool position. The use of LVDT gives contact-free monitoring of the directional spool
position. This means an extra-long working life and no limitation as regards the type of hydraulic fluid
used. In addition, LVDT gives precise position signal of high resolution.
Integrated pulse width modulation
Positioning of the directional spool in PVES is based on the pulse width modulation principle. As soon as
the directional spool reaches the required position, modulation stops and the spool is locked in position.
The technical data for OSPE are typical measured results. For the hydraulic system a mineral based
hydraulic oil with a viscosity of 21 mm2/s [102 SUS] and a temperature of 50°C [122°F] was used.
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OSPE Steering Valve
Technical Data
Weights
Weight of OSPE
TypeWeight
kg[lb]
OSPE 10012.7[28.0]
OSPE 12512.8[28.2]
OSPE 14012.9[28.4]
OSPE 16013.0[28.7]
OSPE 18513.1[28.9]
OSPE 20013.2[29.1]
OSPE 23013.5[29.8]
OSPE 25013.4[29.5]
OSPE 31513.7[30.2]
OSPE 40014.1[31.1]
OSPE 43014.2[31.3]
OSPE 50014.5[32.0]
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OSPE Steering Valve
Technical Data
PVES
Oil consumption
Supply voltageFunctionPVES
Without voltagePilot oil flowneutral0.3 l/min[0.078 US gal/min]
With voltagePilot oil flowlocked0.1 l/min[0.026 US gal/min]
continuous
actuations
0.8 l/min[0.211 US gal/min]
Oil viscosity
Oil viscosityrange12 - 75 mm2/s[65 - 347 SUS]
min.
max.460 mm2/s[2128 SUS]
4 mm2/s
[39 SUS]
Note: Max. start up viscosity 2500 mm2/s
Oil temperature
Oil-temperatureRec. range30 → 60˚C[86 -140˚F]
min.-30˚C[-22˚F]
max.90˚C[194˚F]
Filtering
Filtering in the hydraulic systemMax. allowed degree of contamination (ISO 4406, 1999 version):
Ambient temperature
Ambient temperature range Rec.-30° → +60°C[-22° → +140°F]
Pilot pressure
Pilot pressure (relative to T pressure)nom.13.5 bar[196 psi]
Enclosure and connector version
Version of connectorAMP JPT connectorDEUTSCH connector
Grade of enclosure
1)
According to the international standard IEC 529
In particularly exposed applications, protection in the form of screening is recommended.
Coil of control valve for mode select
Below technical data are valid for coil of control valve for mode select, when this coil is connected directly
to the wiring of the application.
For OSPE with PVED-CLS the coil will be connected to the PVED-CLS. For more information, see OSPE withPVED-CLS Steering Valve Controller Data Sheet, AI152986484866.
Dimensioning steering system with OSPE steering valve
The cylinder flow is determined from steering cylinder volume, number of revolutions on steering wheel
from lock to lock and steering speed. Dimension of steering cylinder(s) can be based on formulas in
“General, steering components” page 29-31.
Symbols:
V (l)steering cylinder volume
i (rev)number of steering wheel revolutions from lock to lock
Vvc (cm3/rev.)steering system displacement for steering cylinder
CQ (l/min)nominal cylinder flow
Pems (bar)emergency steering pressure
Tems (Nm)emergency steering torque
Fe (N)emergency steering wheel rim force
Swd (m)steering wheel diameter
Vvs (cm3/rev)displacement, steering unit
PQ (l/min)pilot flow
Qpm (l/min)pump flow, minimum
Example:
Cylinder volume: V = 1.85 l [0.49 US gal]
Required number of steering wheel revolutions from lock to lock:
i = 4 – 5 revolutions
The required steering system displacement for steering cylinder is calculated from
In this case we try to use an “D” type steering unit to avoid emergency steering pump.
The “small” gear set, which is the only hydraulically active gear set in emergency steering mode is
determined by the demand for emergency steering pressure.
Emergency steering pressure, Pems, is calculated to be maximum Pems = 40 bar [580 psi]
Maximum allowable steering torque Tems based on steering wheel rim force Fe=350 N and steering
Emergency steering unit displacement can be chosen/calculated from the table lowest in “General,
steering components” section. The nearest displacement Vvs generating
minimum 40 bar [580 psi]at Tws = 66.7 N•m [580 lbf•in]
Vvs maximum = 80 cm3/rev [4.88 in3/rev]
So the closest combination on gear sets for this OSPED type will be: 80/395. So the numbers of steering
wheel revolutions from lock to lock will be.
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B
C
A
D
B
C
A
D
L
R
-4-3-2-101234
mm
0.50.650.35Us/U
DC
0.540.460.430.400.570.60
-5800Can164-164-328-492328492580
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
l/min
10
7.5
5
2.5
US gal/min
Q
kwa1382113485871
EE
50
7.5
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OSPE Steering Valve
Technical Characteristics
EH-directional spools of OSPE
Cylinder flow characteristic for directional spools
A =valid for spools for nominal cylinder flow CQ = 12 l/min [3.17 US gal/min]
B =valid for spools for nominal cylinder flow CQ = 20 l/min [5.28 US gal/min]
C =valid for spools for nominal cylinder flow CQ = 30 l/min [7.97 US gal/min]
D =valid for spools for nominal cylinder flow CQ = 40 l/min [10.57 US gal/min]
E =valid for spools for nominal cylinder flow CQ = 50 l/min [13.21 US gal/min]
The curves are valid for OSPE with internal priority valve w. 7 bar [100 psi] spring and 1.0 mm [0.039 in]
dynamic orifice and @ 60 l/min [15.85 US gal/min] pump flow.
For OSPE without internal priority valve, the curves are valid in combination with external priority valve
OLS 80, 152B8269 @ 60 l/min [15.85 US gal/min] pump flow.
Pilot pressure relief valve: (P - T, Qp) characteristic
The pilot pressure relief valve protects the steering system against excessive pressure.
The pilot pressure relief valve works together with the priority valve in the OSPE to limit the maximum
steering pressure P-T. The pilot pressure relief valve is set at an oil flow to the priority valve of 25 l/min
[6.6 US gal/min].
This data comes from measurements on a representative sample of OSPE valves from production. Oil
with viscosity of 21 mm2/s at 50 °C was used during measuring. Measurement is made when the pressure
on the LS connection is zero. The minimum curve applies when the pressure on the EF connection is
higher than the actual control spring pressure.
The curve for control spring pressure of 7 bar [100 psi] and 10 bar [145 psi] applies when pressure on the
EF port is zero.
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OSPE Steering Valve
Dimensions
OSPE dimensions
TypeL
OSPE 100140[5.51]13.0[0.51]
OSPE 125143[5.63]16.2[0.64]
OSPE 140146[5.75]18.6[0.73]
OSPE 160148[5.83]20.8[0.82]
OSPE 185151[5.94]24.0[0.95]
OSPE 200153[6.02]26.0[1.02]
OSPE 230162[6.38]35.1[1.38]
OSPE 250160[6.30]32.5[1.28]
OSPE 315168[6.61]40.9[1.61]
OSPE 400179[7.05]52.0[2.05]
OSPE 430183[7.20]55.9[2.20]
OSPE 500192[7.56]65.0[2.56]
OSPEC LSRM with PVED-CLS in a system with fixed gear pump, GPS receiver, joystick and mini wheel
The pump, the OSPE priority valve part and the working hydraulics must be protected by a separate
pressure relief valve. The PVED-CLS monitors input from the GPS, MMI, joy stick, mini wheel, steering
angle sensor (SASA) and signal from steering cylinder sensor. In case of unintended movement from the
cylinder sensor, the PVED-CLS will remove power to the control valve for mode select/pilot dump, and in
this way electrohydraulic actuation of steering cylinder is made impossible. The system turns into true
safe state.
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P
LS
TE
TL R
EH
PVED CLS
OSP
LS
PE
EF
P
SASA
GPS
Display/MMI
Vehicle speed
Mini wheel
Joystick
Lr
Rr
Prime
mover
AUX
L
R
Working
Hydraulic
CC
Technical Information
OSPE Steering Valve
Hydraulic systems
OSPEC LSRM with PVED-CLS in a system with variable pump, GPS receiver, joystick and mini wheel
The pump must have a built in pilot pressure relief valve to protect the OSPE, the priority valve part, the
working hydraulics and the AUX function. AUX can be a brake system, which must have limited oil
consumption to ensure steering capability in any case. Alternative pressure protection must be present in
working and in AUX-hydraulic.
The steering unit part of the OSPE acts like any other OSP steering units in case of no pump supply.
In such case the gear wheel set acts as a hand driven pump, and so muscular power will be converted
from input torque and rotation on the steering wheel to hydraulic power in the form of pressure and flow
out of the cylinder port to which side the steering is done. See Dimensioning steering system with OSPE
steering valve on page 27 in this catalog and page 28 in “General, steering components” for calculating
manual/emergency steering.
Please see promotional brochure AV152886482496 for further information.
Fault monitoring
A fault monitoring system is provided in all PVES modules. The system is available as passive fault
monitoring type, which provides a warning signal only.
•
Passive fault monitoring systems are triggered by three main events:
1. Input signal monitoring
The PVES input signal voltage is continuously monitored. The permissible range is between 15%
and 85% of the supply voltage. Outside this range the section will switch into an active error state.
2. Transducer supervision
If one of the wires to the LVDT sensor is broken or short-circuited, the section will switch into an
active error state.
3. Supervision of the closed loop
The actual position must always correspond to the demanded position (input signal). If the actual
spool position is further than the demanded spool position (>12%, ), the system detects an error
and will switch into an active error state. On the other hand, a situation where the actual position is
closer to neutral than that demanded will not cause an error state. This situation is considered “in
control”.
When an active error state occurs, the fault monitoring logic will be triggered:
Passive fault monitoring
•
A delay of 250 ms before anything happens.
•
The solenoid valve bridge will not be disabled but still control the main spool position.
•
An alarm signal is sent out through the appropriate pin connection, no. 3.
•
This state is not memorized. When the erroneous state disappears, the alarm signal will turn to
passive again. However, the signal will always be active for a minimum of 100 ms when triggered.
To prevent the electronics from going into an undefined state, a general supervision of the power supply
and the internal clock frequency is made. This function applies to PVES and will not activate fault
monitoring:
1. High supply voltage
The solenoid valves are disabled when the supply voltage exceeds 36 V, and the main spool will
return/stay in neutral.
2. Low supply voltage:
The solenoid valves are disabled when the supply voltage falls below 8.5 V, and the main spool will
return/stay in neutral.
3. Internal clock
The solenoid valves are disabled when the internal clock frequency fails, and the main spool will
return/stay in neutral.
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OSPE Steering Valve
System Safety
Safety considerations
On-road operation
Warning
The PVES or PVED-CLS shall be de-energized while driving on-road. It is the OEMs responsibility to
establish the necessary means to inform and de-energize the PVE from the cabin when driving on public
roads.
The Danfoss range of PVE actuators are single string designs with limited on board fault monitoring.
Danfoss strongly recommends application of vehicle specific safety monitoring systems that will detect
non-conforming steering and effectively disable electrohydraulic actuators or issue appropriate warnings
as the case may be. A minimum safety system should include a manual power switch to electrical power
off electrohydraulic actuators while driving on public roads.
For details, see:
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Technical information, PVE Series 4
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User Manual PVED-CLS controller for Electro-Hydraulics Steering
Spool/sleeve set type“C”-dynamic,“F”-dynamic
Circuit typeLS (Non-Reaction)LSRM (Reaction Motoring)
Actuation moduleTypePVES
ConnectionAMP (A)DEUTSCH (D)
Coil for control valve/pilot dumpConnectionAMP (A)DEUTSCH (D)
EH-directional spoolCylinder flow, l/min1220304050
Priority valveWith spool, nominal flow, l/min9045
Spring force, bar710
Without spoolNo EF port present. P-flow determined by steering demand only
Housing (see table below)ThreadMetric
Relief valveBar100 - 210
Shock valvesBar160 - 260
OSPEF w. displacement < 250 cc/rev. and integrated priority valve not to be used!
Using a combination of OSPEF with displacement < 250 cc/rev. and integrated priority may cause
oscillations in steering system. Therefore, do not specify such combinations. The OSPEC is recommended
for use when displacement is smaller than 250 cc and if integrated priority valve is needed.
Specify the OSPE in the OSPE Design Center Configure with MMC format shown in OSPE master model
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OSPE Steering Valve
Order Specification
OSPE master model code (MMC) breakdown
Sample model code:
OSPE-D-C-100-240-LSRM-20-CLSA-AA-202-NN-NN-D-12-NN-EF-D-07-NN-08-07-10-M-A-MM-S-P-
P-210-260-A-A-AA-HH-R-NN-SR-N-DS-PB-SWID000123
Position012345…
OSPE-D-C-100-240-LSRM…
PositionCharacteristicPositionCharacteristic
0Product type21LS orifice
1Gear set type22Steering column interface type
2Spool/sleeve set type23Ports standard
3Emergency steering displacement24Ports sizing
4Total steering displacement25LS side port plug
5Circuit type26LS front port
6Electrohydraulic flow, nominal27EF port
7PVE actuator28Relief valve setting
8Firmware type29Shock valve setting
9Firmware revision30Anti-cavitation valves
10Firmware package31Check-valve in P and LS
11Additional information32Spool/sleeve set centering springs
12Cut off coil connector33Spool/sleeve set
13Cut off coil voltage34Gear set option
14Integrated priority valve35Special feature
15Excess flow36Housing type
16Integrated priority valve type37AUX port
17Integrated PV spring38Label
18P-LS orifice39Paint
19Dynamic orifice40Software ID
20PP orifice
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