PVE Series 7 Electrical Actuator................................................................................................................................................... 5
PVE Series 7 variants overview.................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety in Systems..............................................................................................................................................................................8
PVEO
PVEO Schematics and Dimensions..........................................................................................................................................11
PVEO Variants for PVG..................................................................................................................................................................13
PVEO-HP
PVEO-HP Schematics and Dimensions...................................................................................................................................16
PVEO-HP Variants for PVG...........................................................................................................................................................18
PVEM
PVEM Schematics and Dimensions......................................................................................................................................... 20
PVEM Hysteresis and Ripple.......................................................................................................................................................22
PVEM Variants for PVG................................................................................................................................................................. 23
PVEA
PVEA Schematics and Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................... 25
PVEA Hysteresis and Ripple........................................................................................................................................................27
PVEA Variants for PVG.................................................................................................................................................................. 28
PVEH
PVEH Schematics and Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................... 30
PVEH Hysteresis and Ripple........................................................................................................................................................32
PVEH Variants for PVG.................................................................................................................................................................. 33
PVES
PVES Schematics and Dimensions...........................................................................................................................................36
PVES Hysteresis and Ripple........................................................................................................................................................ 38
PVES Variants for PVG...................................................................................................................................................................39
Standard and Fixed US 0-10 Vdc.............................................................................................................................................. 44
PWM Voltage Control..............................................................................................................................................................45
PVE Power Save.............................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Special Features
Direction Indication (-DI).............................................................................................................................................................51
Spool Position (SP).........................................................................................................................................................................54
Hysteresis and Ripple................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Current Consumption.................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Dimension Overview for PVE Series 7.....................................................................................................................................59
The analog PVE Series 7 is an electro-hydraulic actuator used to control a single work section of a PVG
proportional valve group. The PVE Series 7 actuator program includes variants with different
performance levels and features for PVG 32/100/120/128/256.
The actuator positions the main spool in a PVG work section in order to control either the flow or the
pressure of the oil distributed to/from the work function. The control signal to the actuator is an analog
voltage signal, enabling the user to operate the work function remotely by means of a joystick, a
controller or the similar.
The analog PVE Series 7 actuator program features five different main hydraulic principle variants (PVEO/
PVEM/PVEA/PVEH/PVES). The different hydraulic principles combined with the different solenoid valve
regulation principles determine whether the actuator controls the spool proportionally according to a
demand signal or ON/OFF according to a voltage signal.
The electro-hydraulic solenoid valve bridge of the actuator is available in different designs utilizing
different regulation principles, depending on performance variant. The actuator positions the main spool
by distributing pilot oil pressure to either side of it, pressurizing one side by pilot pressure while relieving
the opposite side to tank and vice versa, as illustrated below. All proportional actuators feature a closedloop spool control and continuous fault monitoring.
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PVES – proportional spool control for functions with high performance and reaction demands,
see PVES
9–32 VDC multi-voltage power supply
•
Analog voltage control signal 25-75% of supply voltage
•
DEUTSCH, AMP or DIN/Hirschman connectors
•
Standard PVE pilot oil pressure of 13.5 bar [196 psi]
•
LED indicating error state and active or passive fault monitoring
•
Variants available with Spool Position output (-SP) or 0-10 VDC control signal (-U) functionality
•
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PVE Electrical Actuator
Safety in Systems
All types and brands of control valves, including proportional valves, can fail. Therefore, the necessary
protection against the serious consequences of a functional failure should always be built into the
system.
General safety considerations
For each application an assessment should be made for the consequences of the system in case of
pressure failure and uncontrolled or blocked movements.
Warning
Because the proportional valve is used in many different applications and under different operating
conditions, it is the sole responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure that all performance, safety and
warning requirements of the application is met in his selection of products and complies with relevant
machine specific and generic standards.
Control system example
An example of a control system using an aerial lift is shown below:
Aerial lift
This example breaks down the control system into smaller bits explaining the architecture in depth. Even
though many Danfoss components are used in the PVG control system.
The function of the control system is to use the output from the PVE together other external sensors to
ensure the PLUS+1 main controllers correct function of the aerial lift.
It is the responsibility of the equipment manufacturer that the control system incorporated in the
machine is declared as being in conformity with the relevant machine directives.
Caution
A mix of electrical actuation and hydraulic actuation on the same valve stack is not safe. PVE and PVH are
designed for different pilot pressure.
Cost-free repairs, as mentioned in Danfoss General Conditions of Sale, are carried out only at Danfoss or
at service shops authorized by Danfoss.
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Microcontroller
Power
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PVEO-DI
A
B
DI_B
DI_A
LED
Udc
RampRamp
SV1SV2
P109126
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PVEO
The PVEO actuator is a non-proportional ON/OFF control actuator with open-loop spool control primarily
used to control simple ON/OFF work functions where a proportional control of speed or oil flow is not a
requirement
The PVEO is available in two different performance variants, the standard PVEO and the PVEO-R with
ramp.
PVEO
PVEO functionality
The standard PVEO functionality includes the simplest electric circuit of the PVE Series 7 actuator
program, using a fixed 12 Vdc or 24 Vdc supply voltage or signal voltage and a simple LED circuit to
control the LED light indicating Power ON/OFF.
The PVEO-DI variant includes an LVDT spool position monitor and a more advanced electric circuit with
an embedded micro-controller and separate power supply to handle the Direction Indication
functionality.
An energization of solenoid valve SV1 and a simultaneous de-energization of SV2 will cause the main
spool to move to the right direction and vice versa. If both SV1 and SV2 are energized or de-energized
simultaneously, the main spool stays locked in its neutral position.
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Time
T0T1
T2
Spool Position
PFC (%)
Supply Voltage (UDC)
Max. spool pos. to neutral
T2
Neutral to max. spool pos.
T1
Boot-up
T0
P301823
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PVEO
Operating Conditions
DescriptionTypeValue
Pilot PressureNominal13.5 bar[196 psi]
Oil ConsumptionNeutral0.0 l/min[0.0 gal/min]
Max T-port pressureStatic25 bar[365 psi]
Max T-port pressureIntermittent40 bar[580 psi]
Storage TemperatureAmbient-50 to +90°C[-58 to +194°F]
Operating TemperatureAmbient-40 to +90°C[-40 to +194°F]
Oil ViscosityOperating range12 to 75 cSt[65 to 347 SUS]
Oil CleanlinessMaximum18/16/13 (according to ISO 4406)
The PVEO-HP actuator is a non-proportional ON/OFF control actuator with open-loop spool control
primarily used to control simple ON/OFF work functions where a proportional control of speed or oil flow
is not a requirement.
PVEO-HP
All variants are available with following features:
Neutral position or max. spool stroke according to control signal
•
12 VDC or 24 VDC supply voltage
•
DEUTSCH, AMP or DIN/Hirschman connectors
•
PVH/PVHC pilot oil pressure of 25 bar [362.6 psi]
•
LED only indicating Power ON or Power OFF
•
PVEO-HP functionality diagram
The standard PVEO/PVEO-HP functionality includes the simplest electric circuit of the PVE actuator
program, using a fixed 12 VDC or 24 VDC supply voltage or signal voltage and a simple LED circuit to
control the LED light indicating Power ON/OFF.
An energization of solenoid valve SV1 and a simultaneous de-energization of SV2 will cause the main
spool to move to the right direction and vice versa. If both SV1 and SV2 are energized or de-energized
simultaneously, the main spool stays locked in its neutral position.
The PVEM actuator is a proportional control actuator with closed-loop spool control primarily used to
control work functions with medium performance requirements. The PVEM is available in three different
performance variants, the standard PVEM, the PVEM-R with ramp and the PVEM-Q with quick reaction.
PVEM
Variants are available with following features:
11-32 VDC milti-voltage power supply
•
Analog voltage control signal 25–75% of supply voltage
•
DIN/Hirschman connectors
•
Standard PVE pilot oil pressure of 13.5 bar [196 psi]
•
LED indicating error state and passive fault monitoring
•
Float (-F), quick Ramp (-R) or Quick reaction functionality (-Q)
•
PVEM functionality
The PVE functionality includes an electric circuit with a closed-loop logic. An embedded micro-controller
processes the signal voltage and the LVDT feedback signal and regulates the solenoid valves accordingly.
An energization of solenoid valve SV1 and a simultaneous de-energization of SV2 will cause the main
spool to move to the right direction and vice versa. If both SV1 and SV2 are energized or de-energized
simultaneously, the main spool stays locked in its neutral position.
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Spool Position [%]
Time
T0T1
T2
Spool Position
PFC (%)
Supply Voltage (UDC)
Max. spool pos. to neutral
T2
Neutral to max. spool pos.
T1
Boot-up
T0
P301823
Us [%]
100
0
Spool Position [%]
100
(0.75 ∙ U dc)
BP
h
50
(0.50 ∙ U dc)
vFixed pos.
Spool Position
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PVE Series 7 — Electro-Hydraulic Actuators
PVEM
PVEM Reaction Times
Reaction times
PVEM Hysteresis and Ripple
Definition of Step Response
ReactionPVEM-RPVEM/PVEM-FLB PVEM-Q
T0 – Boot-up15 ms15 ms15 ms
T1 – Neutral to max. spool stroke @ Power ON325 ms225 ms125 ms
T2 – Max. spool stroke to neutral @ Power OFF110 ms110 ms110 ms
T1 – Neutral to max. spool stroke @ Constant U
T2 – Max. spool stroke to neutral @ Constant U
DC
DC
310 ms210 ms110 ms
90 ms90 ms90 ms
DescriptionTypePVEM
Hysteresis (h)Rated [%]15
Steady state ripple @ fixed US (v)Rated [mm]0.0
For more information on hysteresis and ripple, see Hysteresis and Ripple.
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Pp
Micro-
controller
Power
Supply
NP
DI_B
DI_A
Udc
LED
Error
Us
Udc
2
Special
Features
NC1NC3
LVDT
P109147
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PVE Series 7 — Electro-Hydraulic Actuators
PVEA
The PVEA actuator is a proportional control actuator with a closed-loop spool control primarily used to
control work functions with above medium performance requirements.
PVEA
11-32 VDC multi-voltage power supply
•
Analog voltage control signal 25–75% of supply voltage
•
Standard PVE pilot oil pressure of 13.5 bar [196 psi]
•
DEUTSCH or AMP connectors
•
LED indicating error state and active or passive fault monitoring
•
Direction Indication output (-DI) or Neutral Power-Off (-NP) functionality
•
PVEA-DI functionality
PVEA-DI functionality
The PVE functionality includes an electric circuit with a closed-loop logic. An embedded micro-controller
processes the signal voltage and the LVDT feedback signal and regulates the solenoid valves accordingly.
A continuous modulation of solenoid valve NC1 and a simultaneous de-energization of NC3 causes the
main spool to move to the right direction and vice versa. When the main spool is stroked to the far right,
a simultaneous modulation of both NC1 and NC3 balances the main spool in its stroked position. The
main spool oscillates in its stroked position at a frequency corresponding to the modulation frequency.
When both NC1 and NC3 are de-energized, the main spool moves back to its neutral position by means
of the main spool neutral spring and the hydraulic principle.
T0 – Boot-up [ms]50 ms
T1 – Neutral to max. spool stroke @ Power ON355 ms
T2 – Max. spool stroke to neutral @ Power OFF260 ms
T1 – Neutral to max. spool stroke @ Constant U
T2 – Max. spool stroke to neutral @ Constant U
DC
DC
305 ms
210 ms
Spool position vs. supply (%)
DescriptionTypePVEA
Hysteresis (h)Rated [%]2
Steady state ripple @ fixed Us (v)Rated [mm]0.3
For more information on hysteresis and ripple, see Hysteresis and Ripple.
The PVEH actuator is a proportional control actuator with closed-loop spool control primarily used to
control work functions with high performance requirements.
PVEH
11-32 VDC multi-voltage power supply
•
Analog voltage control signal 25–75% of supply voltage
•
Standard PVE pilot oil pressure of 13.5 bar [196 psi]
•
DEUTSCH, AMP or DIN/Hirschman connectors
•
LED indicating error state and active or passive fault monitoring
•
Float (-F), Direction Indication output (-DI), Neutral Power-Off (-NP), Spool Position output (-SP) or
•
0-10 VDC control signal (-U) functionality
PVEH functionality
PVEH functionality
The PVE functionality includes an electric circuit with a closed-loop logic. An embedded micro-controller
processes the signal voltage and the LVDT feedback signal and regulates the solenoid valves accordingly.
A continuous modulation of solenoid valves NC1 and NO4 together with a simultaneous energization of
NO2 and de-energization of NC3 causes the main spool to move to the right direction and vice versa.
When the main spool is stroked to the far right, a simultaneous energization of both NO2 and NO4 and
de-energization of both NC1 and NC3 balances the main spool in its stroked position. An emergency stop
activated when the spool is stroked will cause all solenoid valves to de-energize causing the main spool
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Time
T0T1
T2
Spool Position
PFC (%)
Supply Voltage (UDC)
Max. spool pos. to neutral
T2
Neutral to max. spool pos.
T1
Boot-up
T0
P301823
Us [%]
100
0
Spool Position [%]
100
(0.75 ∙ U dc)
BP
h
50
(0.50 ∙ U dc)
vFixed pos.
Spool Position
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PVEH
PVEH Reaction Times
Reaction times
PVEH Hysteresis and Ripple
ReactionPVG 32PVG 128/256
T0 – Boot-up [ms]40 ms40 ms
T1 – Neutral to max. spool stroke @ Power ON [ms]155 ms400 ms
T2 – Max. spool stroke to neutral @ Power OFF [ms]130 ms300 ms
T1 – Neutral to max. spool stroke @ Constant UDC [ms]115 ms380 ms
T2 – Max. spool stroke to neutral @ Constant UDC [ms]90 ms270 ms
Spool position vs. supply (%)
DescriptionTypePVEH
Hysteresis (h)Rated [%]4
Steady state ripple @ fixed Us (v)Rated [mm]0.0
The PVES actuator is a proportional control actuator with closed-loop spool control primarily used to
control work functions with very high performance requirements.
PVES
11-32 VDC multi-voltage power supply
•
Analog voltage control signal 25–75% of supply voltage
•
Standard PVE pilot oil pressure of 13.5 bar [196 psi]
•
DEUTSCH, AMP or DIN/Hirschman connectors
•
LED indicating error state and active or passive fault monitoring
•
Spool Position output (-SP) or 0-10 VDC control signal (-U) functionality
•
PVES functionality
PVES functionality
The PVE functionality includes an electric circuit with a closed-loop logic. An embedded micro-controller
processes the signal voltage and the LVDT feedback signal and regulates the solenoid valves accordingly.
A continuous modulation of solenoid valves NC1 and NO4 together with a simultaneous energization of
NO2 and de-energization of NC3 causes the main spool to move to the right direction and vice versa.
When the main spool is stroked to the far right, a simultaneous energization of both NO2 and NO4 and
de-energization of both NC1 and NC3 balances the main spool in its stroked position. An emergency stop
activated when the spool is stroked will cause all solenoid valves to de-energize causing the main spool
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Spool Position [%]
Time
T0T1
T2
Spool Position
PFC (%)
Supply Voltage (UDC)
Max. spool pos. to neutral
T2
Neutral to max. spool pos.
T1
Boot-up
T0
P301823
Us [%]
100
0
Spool Position [%]
100
(0.75 ∙ U dc)
BP
h
50
(0.50 ∙ U dc)
vFixed pos.
Spool Position
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PVE Series 7 — Electro-Hydraulic Actuators
PVES
PVES Reaction Times
Reaction times
PVES Hysteresis and Ripple
ReactionPVES
T0 – Boot-up [ms]45 ms
T1 – Neutral to max. spool stroke @ Power ON170 ms
T2 – Max. spool stroke to neutral @ Power OFF135 ms
T1 – Neutral to max. spool stroke @ Constant U
T2 – Max. spool stroke to neutral @ Constant U
DC
DC
125 ms
90 ms
DescriptionTypePVES
Hysteresis (h)Rated [%]<0.5
Steady state ripple @ fixed US (v)Rated [mm]0.2
The stated values are preliminary values and can be subject to change once an increased statistical basis
is achieved.
For more information on hysteresis and ripple, see Hysteresis and Ripple.
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PVE Series 7 — Electro-Hydraulic Actuators
Fault Monitoring and Reaction
All proportional control PVE Series 7 actuators feature:
Integrated fault monitoring
•
Detecting spool stroke inconsistencies
•
Detecting internal hardware defects
•
Detecting demand signal inconsistencies
•
Fault reaction depending on the type of fault monitoring
•
Generic
‒
Specific
‒
Passive and active fault monitoring refers to whether or not the actuator is reacting on the error when it
is detected.
Active fault monitoring
No matter what kind of error is detected, the solenoid valves will be disabled and the operation that the
valves/spool controls will stop immediately and spool will go to neutral position. Active fault monitoring
keeps a “memory” of the error, even if it is no longer registered. The active fault monitoring does not have
Auto Recovery because of this “memory” and a reboot/restart will therefore be required to reactivate the
solenoid valves.
With an active fault monitoring the following scenarios will take place when an error is detected/occurs:
•
The LED light will switch from green to red and the error pin output will go high
•
The solenoid valves will be disabled and the operation that the valves/spool controls will stop
immediately
•
The active fault monitoring does not have Auto Recovery, so when the error is fixed/no longer is
registered a reboot/restart of the PVE is required to reactivate it.
Generic Fault Reaction
Passive fault monitoring
Passive fault monitoring does not disable the solenoid valves when an error is detected. It will continue
to operate despite that an error was detected. When the error no longer is registered the passive fault
monitoring will “forget” the error and continue as if the error was never there.
With a passive fault monitoring the following conditions will happen when an error is detected/occurs:
The LED light will switch from green to red and the error pin output will go high
•
The solenoid valves will continue operating at the set point given at the time of the error
•
Only exception is if the error is caused by the supply voltage (UDC) being either above or below
‒
the allowed range or if the temperature measured on the internal electronics board is higher than
allowed. In these cases, the solenoid valves will be disabled.
All PVE actuators with fault monitoring are triggered by the following main events:
Control Signal Monitoring
Transducer/LVDT Supervision
Supervision of Spool Position
The Control signal voltage (US) is continuously monitored.
The permissible range is between 15% and 85% of the supply voltage (UDC).
Outside this range the PVE will switch into an error state. A disconnected U
pin (floating) is recognized as a neutral set point.
The internal LVDT wires are monitored. If the signals are interrupted or shortcircuited, the PVE will switch into an error state.
The actual position must always correspond to the demanded position (US).
If the actual spool position is further out from neutral than the demanded
spool position or in opposite direction, the PVE will switch into an error state.
Spool position closer to neutral and in same direction will not cause an error
state – the situation is considered in control.
Float position must be entered or left within a time limit.
A too high delay on the 1x6 pin float PVE will cause an error state – this is
relevant for the 1x6 pin PVEH-F actuators only.
When the temperature is too high the PVE LED will light constant red and
solenoid valves will be disabled.
All entries have an Auto Recovery feature unless marked otherwise.
DescriptionMonitoring LEDSolenoid
Spool not at setpointActive
Unable to reach float
position
U dc > max.ActiveDisabled---
U dc < min.Active————Disabled---
Us out of rangeActive
LVDT errorActive
Temp > max.Active
*
Does not have Auto Recovery
*
Passive-High250750
*
Active
Passive-High10001000
PassiveDisabled---
Passive————Disabled---
*
Passive-High250750
*
Passive-High250750
*
PassiveDisabledHigh250750
valves
DisabledHigh500750
DisabledHigh10001000
DisabledHigh500750
DisabledHigh500750
DisabledHigh250750
Error pin
output
Fault reaction time
PVEM/H/S PVEA
Error Pin Specification
All proportional control PVE Series 7 actuators feature an error pin, indicating when an error is detected/
occurs, according to the Fault Reaction Overview table. The specifications of the error pin is shown
below.
DescriptionNo errorError
Output stateLowHigh
Output voltage<2 Vdc~Udc
Output currentMax. 100 mA
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Functionality Overview
Standard and Fixed US 0-10 Vdc
All standard proportional actuator variants (PVEM/PVEA/PVEH/PVES) can be controlled by an analog
signal voltage (Us) or a PWM controlled signal voltage (Us) proportional to the supply voltage (Udc).
PVEO
DescriptionTypeValue
Supply voltage (Udc)Rated12 Vdc24 Vdc
PVEM/PVEA/PVEH/PVES
DescriptionTypeValue
Supply voltage (Udc)Rated11 to 32 Vdc
Signal voltage (Us)NeutralUs = 0.5 ∙ Udc
Range11 to 15 Vdc22 to 30 Vdc
Max. ripple5%
Range11 to 32 Vdc
Max. ripple5%
Q: P to AUS = (0.5 to 0.25) ∙ Udc
Q: P to BUS = (0.5 to 0.75) ∙ Udc
The PVEH-U and PVES-U variants are controlled by a fixed 0-10 Vdc signal voltage (Us), directly
compatible with standard PLC control.
The Ramp functionality is a rate limitation of the spool stroke, resulting in extended reaction times and in
some cases a smoother control of the main spool compared to the standard PVEO variant. The Ramp
functionality of a PVEO-R variant is achieved purely hydraulically by implementing two orifices working
on both sides of the main spool (integrated in the actuator). The Ramp functionality of a PVEM-R variant is
achieved in the regulation principle.
PVEO with ramp functionality (PVEO-R)
PVEM with ramp functionality (PVEM-R)
For reaction times, see PVE S7 Reaction Times on page 57
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LVDT
SV2SV1
Micro-
controller
Power
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U
DC
U
S
Error
LED
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Functionality Overview
Quick Reaction (-Q)
The Quick Reaction functionality of the PVEM-Q variant results in shorter reaction times and a more rapid
or aggressive control of the main spool compared to the standard PVEM variant. The Quick Reaction
functionality of a PVEM-Q is achieved by replacing the combined orifice and check valve with a check
valve in the connection to tank and changing the regulation principle.
PVEM with quick reaction functionality (PVEM-Q)
For reaction times, see PVE S7 Reaction Times on page 57.
The Float B-Port functionality enables the proportional PVEM-FLB/PVEH-FLB actuator variants to enter the
main spool into a float position. The PVE actuators with Float B-Port functionality is compatible with the
dedicated main spools with electronic float in B-port.
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AA
A
B
C
D
E
AP
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
5
10
15
20
25
30
[l/min][US gal/min]
[mm]
PVM
01234567
[in]
PVM
00.040.080.120.160.200.240.28
PVEH-FLA
Us
U dc
0.50.550.60.650.7
8
0.31
0.75
P109154
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Functionality Overview
Float A-Port (-FLA)
The Float A-Port functionality enables the proportional PVEH-FLA actuator variants to enter the main
spool into a float position. The PVE actuators with Float A-Port functionality is compatible with the
dedicated main spools with electronic float in A-port.
PVE TypePVBS TypeStandard Flow ControlFloat Control
PVEH-FLA (1x6 pin)Deadband 1.7 mmUs = (0.25 → 0.75) ∙ UdcU dc to dedicated float pin
Max. B-port flow 8.0 mm
(UF)
PVE Power Save
All proportional actuator variants feature a Power Save mode, de-energizing the solenoid valve bridge.
The Power Save mode is entered when the signal voltage (Us) and the LVDT spool position has been in
neutral for 750 ms. As soon as the signal voltage (Us) or the LVDT spool position is out of neutral the PVE
will leave its Power Save mode and re-energize the solenoid valve bridge as usual.
The Power Save mode results in increased power efficiency by reducing the current consumption of the
PVE actuators in neutral position. The Power Save mode has no effect on the performance of the PVE
actuator.
For current consumption values, please see chapter Current Consumption.
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LVDT
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Power
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A
B
DI_B
DI_A
LED
Udc
RampRamp
SV1SV2
P109126
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Micro-
controller
Power
Supply
NP
DI_B
DI_A
Udc
LED
Error
Us
Udc
2
Special
Features
NC1NC3
LVDT
P109147
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Micro-
controller
Power
Supply
U
S
Special
Features
SP
NP
Uf
DI_B
DI_A
Udc
2
LED
Error
Udc
NC1NC3
NO4
NO2
LVDT
P109148
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Special Features
Direction Indication (-DI)
The PVEO-DI/PVEA-DI/PVEH-DI actuator variants feature an integrated Direction Indication output
derived from the LVDT spool position, indicating the state of the main spool (neutral, A-port or B-port).
PVEO-DI functionality
PVEA-DI functionality
PVEH functionality
The Direction Indication feature uses a dual power supply with the 2x4 pin AMP and DEUTSCH
connectors as shown in the chapter Connector Overview on page 40.
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DI-A low
DI-B high
DI-A high
DI-B low
Spool position ‘x’
mm [in]
B-port
PVBS away from PVE
A-port
PVBS towards PVE
0.4 0.8-0.8 -0.4 0
Technical Information
PVE Series 7 — Electro-Hydraulic Actuators
Special Features
When both DI_A and DI_B signals are High the main spool is in its neutral position.
When the DI_A signal goes Low and the DI_B signal stays High, the main spool is moving in the A-port
direction, and vice versa. The relation between the direction indication feedback and the output signal is
shown below.
Direction indication feedback
DI signals a1, a2–0.8 mm ± 0.4 mm0.8 mm ± 0.4 mm
Max. DI load200 mA
DI High @ 20 mA> UDC – 1.5 V
DI High @ 100 mA> UDC – 2.0 V
DI Low< 0.2 V
The Dedicated Float Pin (UF) feature is related to the PVEH-FLA actuator variant enabling the user to
move the main spool into its float position by power. The PVEH-FLA uses 1x6 pin AMP orDEUTSCH
connectors.
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U
S
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SP
NP
Uf
DI_B
DI_A
Udc
2
LED
Error
Udc
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NO2
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P109148
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SP
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Us
Udc
NC1NC3
NO2NO4
LVDT
P109149
Spool travelSpool travel
1.25V
7 mm
100%
B port
7 mm
100%
A port
0 mm
Neutral
2.5V
3.75V
Usp
Us
Us
Us
Usp
Usp
25% U
DC
50% U
DC
75% U
DC
Technical Information
PVE Series 7 — Electro-Hydraulic Actuators
Special Features
Spool Position (SP)
The Spool Position (SP) feature available in the PVEH-SP/PVES-SP actuator variants enables the user to
derive from the LVDT spool position of the main spool by means of an analog voltage signal on the
dedicated spool position (SP) output pin.
PVEH-SP functionality diagram
PVES-SP functionality diagram
Spool Position feedback
SP feedback signal from 0.5 to 4.0 VDC inverted in
direction relative to US 2.5 VDC as the neutral value
SP from neutral to maximum stroke (mm)
SP maximum load is 0.5 mA
Output range for A-port: 2.5 – 1.25 VDC and for B-port:
The PVEH-SP/PVES-SP uses a 1x6 DEUTSCH connector. For more information, please see Connector
Overview on page 40.
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Ground
S
fb
Technical Information
PVE Series 7 — Electro-Hydraulic Actuators
Special Features
Neutral Power-OFF (NP)
The Neutral Power-OFF (NP) feature available in the PVEA-NP and PVEH-NP actuator variants enables the
user to identify whether the solenoid valves in the actuator are energized or de-energized via a dedicated
neutral power-OFF (NP) output pin.
PVEA-NP functionality diagram
PVEH-NP functionality diagram
The Neutral Power-OFF (NP) signal is defined as shown below:
Solenoid disabling function (-NP) curves
Normal operation from > UDC to 2 V
Power Save < 1 VDC (solenoid valves de-energized)
NP maximum load is 50 mA
The PVEA-NP/PVEH-NP uses a 1x6 DEUTSCH connector. For more information, please see Connector
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Technical Information
PVE Series 7 — Electro-Hydraulic Actuators
Special Features
Disable Mode
The PVEH-Uand PVES-U actuator variants controlled by a fixed 0-10 VDC signal voltage (US), feature the
ability to enter a disable mode. This causes the counteracting force on the main spool created by the
solenoid valve bridge to deactivate, when using Manual OverRide (MOR).
The disable mode is entered by sending a signal voltage (Us) of 16.2% of 10 VDC when in Power Save.
Spool position
Demand Signal (Us)
Supply Voltage (U dc)
Spool pos. [%]
Us [%]
100
0
Spool Position [%]
100
(0.75 ∙ U dc)
BP
h
50
(0.50 ∙ U dc)
vFixed pos.
Spool Position
Technical Information
PVE Series 7 — Electro-Hydraulic Actuators
Performance Overview
PVE S7 Reaction Times
Reaction
T0 – Boot-up [ms]
T1 – Neutral to max. spool stroke
T2 – Max. spool stroke to neutral
T1 – Neutral to max. spool stroke
T2 – Max. spool stroke to neutral
Hysteresis and Ripple
PVG 32/100 PVEO—PVEM-R reaction times
Reaction
T0 [ms]0001515
T1 @ Power ON [ms]11032590225325
T2 @ Power OFF [ms]11034070110110
T1 @ Constant U dc [ms]11032590210310
T2 @ Constant U dc [ms]110340709090
PVEOPVEO-RPVEO-HPPVEMPVEM-R
PVG 32/100 PVEM-Q—PVES reaction times
Reaction
T0 [ms]15504040
T1 @ Power ON [ms]125355155155
T2 @ Power OFF [ms]110260130130
T1 @ Constant U dc [ms]110305115115
T2 @ Constant U dc [ms]902109090
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