Literature Reference........................................................................................................................................................................5
Nameplate Description (PVE-EX db version)..........................................................................................................................7
Description of the EX Code (PVE-EX db).................................................................................................................................. 8
PVE-EX: PVE control by voltage.................................................................................................................................................10
Radiometric Control Signal........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Radiometric Fixed Control Signal (0-10 V)............................................................................................................................ 12
Radiometric Control Signal – On/Off Activation.................................................................................................................13
Mounting of PVE-EX......................................................................................................................................................................16
Mounting of Cable................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Mounting of PVG............................................................................................................................................................................19
Mounting options and guidelines......................................................................................................................................19
Direction of cable exit.............................................................................................................................................................20
Safety and monitoring
Safety in application..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
PVE-EX fault monitoring and reaction....................................................................................................................................22
Control signal monitoring.....................................................................................................................................................22
Supervision of spool position...............................................................................................................................................22
Direction indication feedback (-DI)......................................................................................................................................... 23
PVE-EX Ex part numbers..............................................................................................................................................................29
Declaration of confromity
EC-Declaration of Conformity....................................................................................................................................................30
IECEx Certificate of Conformity.................................................................................................................................................35
The Danfoss PVE-EX is a PVE series 7 actuator for PVG32, PVG100 and PVG120.
The PVE-EX is an explosion proved PVE designed to be used in harsh environments like mining and oil
and gas industries.
The PVE-EX has been certified by NEMKO, IECEx and MA.
The PVE-EX db version is developed according to and in compliance:
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EN ISO 4413:2010 Hydraulic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for systems and their
components
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EN 60079-0:2012/A11:2013, IEC 60079-0:2011 Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General
requirements
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EN/IEC 60079-1:2014 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres-part 1: Flameproof
enclosures “d”
Installation and Maintenance standards:
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EN/IEC 60079-14 Explosive atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations design, selection and
erection
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EN/IEC 60079-17 Explosive atmospheres - Part 17: Electrical installations inspection and maintenance
The PVE-EX is in conformity with listed EU Directive(s):
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EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
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EN/IEC 61000-6-2:2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity
for industrial environments
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EN 61000-6-4:2007/A1:2011, IEC 61000-6-4:2006 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4:
Generic standards - Emission standard for industrial environments
Protection
All PVE-EX modules comply with protection class IP66 and IP69k according to EN60529. However, in
particularly exposed applications, protection in the form of shielding is recommended.
Warnings
Before implementing actuators in any application, read all warnings.
Warnings are listed next to the most relevant section and repeated in Warnings chapter.
Do not regard the warnings as a full list of potential dangers. Depending on the application and use,
other potential dangers can occur.
Warning
All brands and all types of directional control or proportional valves, which are used in many different
operation conditions and applications, can fail and cause serious damage.
Analyze all aspects of the application. The machine builder/system integrator alone is responsible for
making the final selection of the products and assuring that all performance, safety and warning
requirements of the application are met.
The process of choosing the control system and safety levels is governed by the machine directives EN
13849 (Safety related requirements for control systems).
The PVE-EX is an electro mechanical device, meaning that functionality is depending on mechanical,
hydraulic, electrical and control conditions given by PVE, PVG, application and vehicle. The result of this is
that implementing operation and safety conditions also must include vehicle specific considerations.
PVE hydraulic subsystems
The hydraulic subsystem is used for moving the spool and thereby open the valve for work flow.
Pilot oil diagram
The hydraulic subsystem moves the spool and thereby opens the valve for work flow. The heart in the
hydraulic subsystem is the solenoid valve bridge which controls the Pilot Pressure (Pp) on spool ends. It
consist of four poppet valves, the two upper are normally closed (NC) and the two lower are normally
open (NO).
The Pp will work against the PVBS neutral spring when the spool is moved out of blocked (neutral) and
together with the spring when going in blocked. This combined with a larger opening in the NO than in
the NC will give a faster movement towards blocked than out of blocked.
When the PVE is powered the solenoids are all put in closed state. To move the PVBS to the right NC1 and
NO4 are opened and NC3 and NO4 are kept closed.
The activation of the solenoid valves represents oil consumption and thereby also a pressure drop in the
pilot oil gallery. By simultaneous use of multiple PVE the Pp can fall and result in performance problems.
The two check valves next to the NO are anti-cavitation valves. The orifice to tank reduces tank pressure
spikes and can also be used for ramp function.
Warning
Obstacles for the Pilot oil pressure (Pp) can have direct influence on spool control. Reduced Pp will limit
spool control. Too high Pp can harm the PVE.
The PVEO has two independent powered sets of solenoids. By powering a set of pins the actuator is
activated. By standard mounted PVE the A set gives full flow on A port and B gives on B port. Both
directions activated at same time will keep the spool in neutral.
The PVEO is designed to have UDC=12 V or UDC=24 V.
The solenoids might be activated by voltage down to 6 V.
PVE-EX: PVE hysteresis
The controllability of the PVE depends on the solenoid valve bridge and the electronic capacity of the
module. Hysteresis is a measurement on spool position precision and repeatability. Hysteresis is not a
description of position maintaining.
PVES (left) and PVEH (right) position diagrams
The PVES has an ASIC closed loop circuit and NC-S solenoids.
The PVEH has an ASIC closed loop circuit and NC solenoids.
3GNDGround
4ErrorError pin (See PVE-EX fault monitoring on page 23)
5GND DI-ASignal low when spool is stroked to A side (Only for DI versions)
6GND DI-BSignal low when spool is stroked to B side (Only for DI versions)
7V
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Pin 2 and 7 shall be connected together for PVE modules without the DI function.
bat
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Demand signal
Supply voltage to solenoid valves (can be switched off separately)
The PVE-EX is pre-calibrated from the factory to be inside the dead band of the proportional valve. The
position sensor built into the PVE-EX cannot be adjusted by user. Any biasing of the position has to be
incorporated in the demand signal.
The following data is from typical test results. Mineral based hydraulic oil with a viscosity of 21 mm2/s
[102 SUS] and a temperature of 50 °C [122 °F] was used for the hydraulic system testing.
Warning
The PVE is designed for use with pilot oil supply. Use without oil supply can harm the system.
Intermission is no longer than 5 seconds and not more than once per minute.