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
*
Pin 2 and 7 shall be connected together for PVE modules without the DI function.
bat
*
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.
Disconnected by means of neutral switch From neutral position to max. spool travel 120 ms150 ms230 ms
From max. spool travel to neutral position 65 ms90 ms175 ms
Constant voltageFrom neutral position to max. spool travel 50 ms120 ms200 ms
From max. spool travel to neutral position 65 ms90 ms100 ms
Reaction time for PVEO versions
Supply voltageFunctionMinimumRatedMaximum
Power onFrom neutral position to max. spool travel
Power offFrom max. spool travel to neutral position
Adjustment/calibration
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.
1. Protect the LVDT pin (PVEH-EX and PVES-EX modules)
2. Ensure all O-rings are mounted and properly aligned in the grooves before mounting the PVE-EX to
the PVG valve.
3. The four screws (M6x40 mm) must be tightened to 9 ± 2 N•m [6.63 ± 1.48 lbt•ft]
Warning
The installation must be performed as intended in order to have a safe system and a proper functional
application. In a case of damage to enclosure, plug or cable, the PVE-EX module must be replaced. Please
refer to the information in this manual for an assistance, or consult with a professional.
Mounting of cable, Group I (left) and Group II (right)
Use screws made from stainless steel grade A4 or stronger (enclosed).
Mounting of Cable
The PVE-EX is equipped with a top part that holds the cable gland for cable installation.
1. Remove the shield of an appropriate length to expose the wires.
If shield shall be connected to the earthing terminal, make sure to have shield enough to crimp into
the cable shoe and attach properly to the chassis.
Cable material must be according to the specification.
2. Strip the wires such that a suitable length of cooper is exposed.
3. Insert wires and cable through the gland and grommet.
4. Insert wires into screw terminals and tighten the screws.
5. Pull the cable back to the position where the cable jacket is still going through the grommet.
6. Immerse the terminal compartment and mate the male and female connector.
7. Ensure that the O-ring is properly seated in its groove and that excess wires are not trapped between
the two elements.
8. Tighten the screws to the specified torque 6 ± 1 N•m.
9. Tighten the gland to the specified torque in which the cable is locked correctly.
Use screws made from stainless steel grade A4 or stronger (enclosed).
The PVE-EX is required to be installed with a cable specified to the surrounding conditions and to the
given diameter of the cable gland. There are two options available for cable glands:
•
Supplied built-in cable gland (certified with the product)
•
Pre-certified standard cable gland (M20 x 1.5 mm threaded entry and 20 x 1.5 mm O-ring).
Supplied Built-in Cable Gland
The PVE-EX has a built in cable gland for cable installation. The cable gland and grommet ensures that
the internal components are not exposed to the outside. Furthermore, the cable gland arrangement has
to retain any flame and pressure that can occur inside the PVE-EX.
1. Choose the grommets delivered with PVE-EX for different cable diameters. (see the table below)
The cable gland needs to meet the diameter of the cable and to the PVE-EX.
Grommet (inner dia)
Cable diameter span
Thread type, size
Temperature span
Tightening torque
2. Screw the cable gland at least 5 full threads.
3. Tighten the cable gland to the specified torque.
4. Install the safety wire (not included) between the cable gland and the top gland.
9.9 to 10.5 mm
[0.4 to 0.42 in]
M20, 1.5 mm [0.06 in]
-40 °C to +76 °C [-40 °F to +168.8 °F]
20 N•m
12.7 to 13.5 mm
[0.51 to 0.54 in]
PVE-EX Pre-certified Cable Gland
For cable diameter specification, refer to the relevant instruction from the supplier of the pre-certified
gland. In order to comply with the product certification the pre-certified cable gland must be marked
with the following markings:
MarkingEUIEC
Group I
Group II
I M2Ex I Mb (-40° C ≤ ta ≤ +80° C) [-40° F to +176° F]
II 2GEx IIB Gb (-40° C ≤ ta ≤ +80° C) [-40° F to +176° F]
Warning
Pre-certified cable gland must have thread: M20 x 1.5 mm and must be sealed with O-ring 20 x 1.5 mm at
the threaded entry.
All types of control valves (incl. proportional valves) can fail, thus the necessary protection against the
serious consequences of function failure should always be built into the system. For each application an
assessment should be made for the consequences of pressure failure and uncontrolled or blocked
movements. To determine the degree of protection that is required to be built into the application,
system tools such an FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and Hazard and Risk Analysis can be used.
FMEA – IEC EN 61508
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) is a tool used for analyzing potential risks. This analytical
technique is utilized to define, identify, and prioritize the elimination or reduction of known and/or
potential failures from a given system before it is released for production. Please refer to the standard IEC
FMEA 61508.
Hazard and risk analysis ISO 12100-1/14121
This analysis is a tool used in new applications as it will indicate whether there are special safety
considerations to be met according to the machine directives EN 13849. Dependent on the determined
levels conformity this analysis will detirmine if any extra requirements for the product design,
development process, production process or maintenance, example the complete product life cycle.
Safety guidelines
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).
•
When failure, damage or defect occurs, the PVE-EX has to be replaced.
•
A failing PVE-EX must under no circumstance be repaired.
•
No modifications, which could damage the explosion-safety and protection, are allowed to the PVEEX, the cable gland, or on the cable.
•
Demounting a PVE-EX should be done in an atmosphere with no potenential for explosions.
•
The machine and system approval has to be issued before using the PVE-EX in explosive-areas.
•
The manufacturer has the application responsibility and is solely responsible for the safety of the
system.
•
Deviations from recommended torque when mounting parts can harm performance and the PVE-EX.
•
Do not adjust, bend or damage the position transducer (LVDT) as this will influence the safety and
performance.
•
When replacing the PVE-EX, the electrical and the hydraulic systems must be turned off and the oil
pressure released.
•
Hydraulic oil can cause both environmental damage and personal injuries.
•
Module replacement can introduce contamination and errors to the system. It is important to keep
the work area clean and components should be handled with care.
PVE-EX is available with fault monitoring and spool direction indication.
The fault monitoring system is available in two versions:
Active fault monitoring provides a warning signal and deactivates the solenoid valves. A reboot of the
•
PVE is required to reactivate.
Passive fault monitoring provides a warning signal only. A reboot is not required.
•
Both active and passive fault monitoring systems are triggered by the same three main events:
•
Control signal monitoring
•
Transducer supervision
•
Supervision of spool position
Control signal monitoring
The Control signal voltage (US) is continuously monitored. The permissible range is between 15% and
85% of the supply voltage. Outside this range the PVE-EX will switch into an error state.
Transducer supervision
The internal LVDT wires are monitored. If the signals are interrupted or short-circuited, the PVE-EX will
switch into an error state.
Supervision of spool position
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 >12% or in
opposite direction, the PVE will switch into an error state.
With neutral/blocked setpoint the tolerance is +- 0.5 mm relative the calibrated neutral position. Spool
position closer to neutral and in same direction will not cause an error.
Active fault reaction is activated when the failure has been active for 500 ms
•
The solenoid valve bridge is disabled and the PVBS is released to spring control
‒
The error output pin goes high
‒
The state is memorized and continues until PVE reboot
‒
Passive fault reaction is activated when the failure has been active for 500 ms
•
The solenoid valve bridge is NOT disabled and the PVBS is NOT released
‒
The error output pin goes high (for PVE with direction indication both DI pins goes low by fault)
‒
The state is active for minimum 100 ms and is reset when error disappears
‒
To avoid the electronics in undefined state a general supervision of power supply (UDC) an internal clock
frequency is implemented. This function applies to PVEH and PVES independently of fault monitoring
version and will not activate fault monitoring.
Warning
Error pins from more PVEs may not be interconnected. Not activated error pins are connected to ground
and will disable any active signal. Error pins are signal pins and can only supply very limited power
consumption.
Input signal fault
Transducer (LVDT)
Close loop fault
Fault output on PVE: < 2 V
Error output status – High
Fault output on PVE: U
PVES versionsPVEO versions
DC
—
—
The installation must be performed as intended in order to have a safe system.
Please refer to the information in this manual for an assistance, or consult with a professional.
Direction indication feedback (-DI)
PVE with build in indication for spool movement direction are available.
The PVE–DI has dual power supply. U
back. The PVE does not work without U
signal fault monitoring is disabled if U
The DI has two direction feeedback signals with output high (close to UDC) when the spool is in neutral
position. If the spool moves out of neutral position, the direction signal switches to low (< 0.2 V). One of
the signals goes low by spool ~0.8 mm out of neutral and high by spool within 0,4 mm out of neutral.
Both direction indication signals go low when the error indicator goes high.
Direction indication feedback
Caution
only supplies solenoid valves. U
DC1
. DI-A and DI-B are relative standard mounting. The input
DC2
is disabled. DI-A and DI-B are relative standard mounting.
DC1
supplies electronics and feed
DC2
As shown in the figure, both “DI-A” and “DI-B” signals are “High” when the spool is in neutral position.
When the spool is moving in the A direction, the “DI-A” signal goes “Low” and the “DI-B” signal stays
“High”. The reverse is true when the spool is moved in the B direction.
Values for Direction Indicators (-DI)
Transition from high to low
Transition from low to high
The PVE-EX is primarily maintenance free, except for the flame paths that need to be inspected regularly
according to the code of protection Ex db.
The inspection intervals and definitions are to be seen in the standard IEC 60079-17 and the
corresponding Inspection schedules-table. Operators must under no circumstance try to repair or open a
PVE-EX. A failing or damaged PVE-EX is to be replaced.
Warning
The installation must be performed as intended in order to have a safe system and a proper functional
application. In a case of damage to enclosure, plug or cable, the PVE-EX module must be replaced. Please
refer to the information in this manual for an assistance, or consult with a professional.
Warning
All national safety regulations must be fulfilled in connection with installation, start-up and operation of
Danfoss PVE-EX electrical actuation's. Furthermore, the requirements of the Declaration of Conformity
and national regulations for installations in potentially explosive atmospheres applies as well.
Disregarding such regulations involves a risk of serious personal injury or extensive material damage.
Warning
Work in connection with the electrical actuations must be performed only by professionals and qualified
persons.
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).
Warning
The installation must be performed as intended in order to have a safe system and a proper functional
application. In a case of damage to enclosure, plug or cable, the PVE-EX module must be replaced. Please
refer to the information in this manual for an assistance, or consult with a professional.
Warning
•
Not applying to the Operational Conditions can compromise safety.
•
A PVG with PVE-EX can only perform according to description if conditions in this Technical
Information are met.
•
In particularly exposed applications, protection in the form of a shield is recommended.
•
When the PVE-EX is in fault mode the quality of performance and validity of feedback is limited
depending on the fault type.
•
Error pins from more PVE-EX’s may not be connected. Inactive error pins are connected to ground
and will disable any active signal. Error pins are signal pins and can only supply very limited power
consumption.
•
After replacement of modules or cables wiring quality must be verified by a performance test.
•
By actuation at voltage below nominal PVG will have reduced performance.
•
The PVE-EX is not designed for use with voltage outside nominal.
•
Obstacles for the Pilot oil can have direct influence on spool control.
•
Reduced pilot oil pressure will limit spool control.
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