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The PVEP has two low frequency PWM inputs that determine the set point for main spool control in the
valve. This differs from the standard PVE programme where an analogue ratio metric signal forms the
input set point to the valve.
The PVEP will be available in two versions, a standard PVEP and a PVEP-F for valves with float position
option.
The philosophy of Danfoss electrohydraulic actuation, type PVE, is integration of electronics, sensors and
actuators into a single unit that interfaces directly to the proportional valve body.
Proportional valve body
Closed loop control
The PVEP and the PVEP-F feature an integrated feedback transducer that measures spool movement in
relation to the input signal from the main micro controller, 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. with very low hysteresis and high resolution.
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PVE
Valve
PositionSet point
PWM
to
-
B
Driver
Sense
Driver
A
PWM B ratio
-7.5
80%
90%
[%]
7.5
-
5.5
-5.5
PWM A ratio
V310137.A
Spool travel
Float posistion
Sense
Control range
Proportional
mminch
0.2
0.3
-0.3
-0.2
ti = Time impulse (< V bat)
T = Period [s]
Duty cycle [%] = (ti/T) * 100%
titp
tp = Time pause ( 0 voltage)
Electrical Installation
Product overview
PVEP Electrohydraulic Actuator
Concept
Basic concept/ Controller and PVEP
The PVEP is driven by two low current PWM inputs, called PWM_A and PWM_B. The duty cycle of the
PWM signal determine the spool position.
Duty cycle definition
In the PVEP the duty cycle of the pulse is measured as a true time difference measurement. The PVEP
interprets the duty cycle and positions the spool accordingly.
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Signal
PWM
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Electrical Installation
Product overview
Hydraulic schematics
Electrical specifications
PVEP Electrohydraulic Actuator
PVEP
The following technical data is from typical test results. For the hydraulic system a mineral based
hydraulic oil with a viscosity of 21 mm2/second [102 SUS] and a temperature of 50° C [122° F] were used.
Specifications
Supply voltage Vbat range
Supply voltage Vbat maximum ripple
Supply voltage Vbat over voltage (maximum 5
minutes)
PWM control range (duty cycle)
PWM float position control
PWM frequency
PWM input voltage swing
PWM input low voltage
PWM input high voltage
Input impedance (standard pull down)
Input capacitor
Power consumption
Error voltage (fault monitoring)
10 to 32 Vdc
5%
36 Vdc
10 to 80 %
PWM_A = PWM_B = 90%
100 to 1000 Hz
0 to > Vbat
0 to 0.6 Vdc
5 to 32 Vdc
5 kΩ
— —
7 W
No fault = 0 Voltage
Fault = Vbat
All connector terminals are short circuit protected and protected against reverse connection (and their
combinations).
The main spool position feedback via the LVDT enables PVEP to control the proportional valve main
spool very smoothly and accurately with a hysteresis of typical 3 to 4%. PWM frequency can be chosen
between 100 to 1000 Hz for A or B channel.
Warning
It’s up to the customer to decide on the required degree of safety for the system.
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Pinout
PVEP Electrohydraulic Actuator
Pin location
Pinout
PinFunction
1PWM_A
2Error
3PWM_B
4No connection
5Ground
6U DC
Pin compatibility
Input/output matrix
PLUS+1® module pin type/ PVEP pin compatibility
PinFunction
6DOUT/PVG Pwr 1-3
1, 3PWMOUT/DOUT/PVGOUT 1-3
5Power ground 2Dig in
PVEP Input/output matrix
Duty cycle A-signal
(pin 1)
0%0%NeutralLow
<10%0%
0%<10%
≥10%≥10%Fault (error)High
0%10 to 80%B-port flowLow
10 to 80%0%A-port flowLow
For the standard PVEP version full stroke is ±7.0 mm. An area between 86% and 100% DC is used for
failure detection, duty cycle in this area is defined as a fault and the failure detection circuit will be
activated.
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