Danfoss Steering User guide

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Revision history Table of revisions
Date Changed Rev
March 2021 Removed discontinued products, set revision number to match online catalog. 0701
Changed document number from 'BC00000096' and '520L0468' to 'BC152886484183' XX
data common' section
July 2017 Updated literature number 0401
September 2015 Drawings updated 0400
September 2014 Mistakes corrected DA
July 2014 Changed to Danfoss layout CA
December 2009 Steering column deleted BA
October 2002 First version AA
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A wide range of steering components
Conversion factors........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Survey of literature on Danfoss steering components.......................................................................................................7
Steering concepts
Hydrostatic steering........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Steering units OSPM/OSPB/OSPC/OSPF/OSPD/OSPU/OSPL...................................................................................... 8
Flow-Amplifiers OSQA/OSQB ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Electrohydraulic steering system................................................................................................................................................9
Electrohydraulic steering......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Steering components, general
Steering Units: OSPM, OSPB, OSPC, OSPF, and OSPL........................................................................................................10
Steering unit with 2 rotary meters: OSPD............................................................................................................................. 11
Steering unit with amplifier valve: OSPU.............................................................................................................................. 12
Priority valves: OLSA and OLS....................................................................................................................................................13
Flow-Amplifiers: OSQA and OSQB........................................................................................................................................... 14
Steering valve EHPS...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
OSPE steering valve.......................................................................................................................................................................17
OSPE exploded view and parts list.....................................................................................................................................18
Steering components, product overview
Variant explanations.....................................................................................................................................................................19
Steering components, main data and features
OSPM mini steering units............................................................................................................................................................21
The OSPM mini-steering unit is available in three versions:.....................................................................................21
Main data of OSPM...................................................................................................................................................................21
Features of OSPM:.................................................................................................................................................................... 21
OSPB, OSPC, OSPD open center steering units...................................................................................................................21
OSPB ON............................................................................................................................................................................................21
Main data of OSPB ON:........................................................................................................................................................... 22
OSPC ON/OR.................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Main data of OSPC ON:........................................................................................................................................................... 22
Main data of OSPC OR:............................................................................................................................................................22
Features of OSPB and OSPC Open center steering units:.......................................................................................... 22
OSPD ON/OR....................................................................................................................................................................................23
Main data of OSPD ON:...........................................................................................................................................................23
Main data of OSPD OR............................................................................................................................................................ 23
Features of OSPD open center steering units:............................................................................................................... 23
OSPB closed center steering units OSPB CN........................................................................................................................23
Main data of OSPB CN:............................................................................................................................................................23
OSPB,OSPC, OSPF, OSPD, OSPU, OSPL, load sensing steering units........................................................................... 24
OSPB LS and OSPC LS/LSR.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
The OSPB and OSPC Load Sensing steering unit is available in three versions:................................................24
Main data of OSPB LS and OSPC LS:...................................................................................................................................24
Main data of OSPC LSR:.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Features of OSPB and OSPC load sensing steering units:..........................................................................................24
OSPF LS..............................................................................................................................................................................................24
Main data of OSPF LS: .............................................................................................................................................................25
Features of OSPF load sensing steering units:............................................................................................................... 25
OSPD LS/LSR.................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Main data of OSPD LS:.............................................................................................................................................................25
Features of OSPD load sensing steering units:.............................................................................................................. 25
Main data of OSPD LSR:..........................................................................................................................................................25
OSPU LS............................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Main data of OSPU LS:.............................................................................................................................................................26
Features of OSPU load sensing steering units:.............................................................................................................. 26
OSPL LS..............................................................................................................................................................................................26
The OSPL load sensing steering unit is available in two versions:..........................................................................26
Main data of OSPL LS:..............................................................................................................................................................26
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Features of OSPL load sensing steering units:............................................................................................................... 27
OLSA/OLS priority valves.............................................................................................................................................................27
The OLSA and OLS priority valves are available in two versions:............................................................................27
Main data of OLSA:...................................................................................................................................................................27
Main data of OLS:......................................................................................................................................................................27
Main data of OLSP:................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Features of OLSA and OLS priority valves:.......................................................................................................................28
OSQ Flow Amplifier.......................................................................................................................................................................28
The OSQ is available in two versions:................................................................................................................................28
Main data of OSQ:.....................................................................................................................................................................28
Features of OSQ flow-amplifier:.......................................................................................................................................... 28
Pilot steering units: OSPBX, OSPLX, OSPCX load sensing steering units...................................................................29
The “X LS” steering units are available in two versions:..............................................................................................29
Main data of the “X LS” steering units:..............................................................................................................................29
EHPS pilot operated steering valves.......................................................................................................................................29
EHPS type 0, hydrostatic steering system........................................................................................................................29
EHPS type 1, hydrostatic and electrohydraulic steering system............................................................................. 30
EHPS type 2, hydrostatic and electrohydraulic steering system............................................................................. 30
Main data of EHPS:..............................................................................................................................................................30
Features of EHPS:.................................................................................................................................................................31
Pilot steering Unit OSPCX CN for EHPS.................................................................................................................................. 31
Main data of the OSPC CN steering units:........................................................................................................................31
OSPE steering valve.......................................................................................................................................................................31
Main data of OSPE.................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Features of OSPE.......................................................................................................................................................................32
EHi steering valve...........................................................................................................................................................................32
Main data of EHi........................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Features of EHi...........................................................................................................................................................................32
OVPL and OVR valve blocks........................................................................................................................................................33
Main data of OVPL....................................................................................................................................................................33
Features of OVPL valve block............................................................................................................................................... 33
OVR angular block....................................................................................................................................................................33
Hydrostatic steering systems
Open center steering system.....................................................................................................................................................34
Load sensing steering systems................................................................................................................................................. 34
Features of load sensing static steering systems with Danfoss LS static steering units.................................35
Features of load sensing dynamic steering systems with Danfoss LS dynamic steering units....................36
Features of load sensing dynamic steering systems with Danfoss OSPF LS steering units.......................... 37
Choice of steering concept and components
Choice of steering concept and components..................................................................................................................... 38
Legislation of steering systems.................................................................................................................................................38
General Information
Technical data common..............................................................................................................................................................39
Manual steering pressure............................................................................................................................................................39
Demands on steering columns............................................................................................................................................40
Steering components, main data and features............................................................................................................. 41
Calculation of steering systems................................................................................................................................................41
Ackermann steering................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Cylinder........................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Calculation example of steering cylinder ....................................................................................................................... 43
Calculation example of steering unit................................................................................................................................ 44
Calculation example of pump..............................................................................................................................................44
Steering wheel revolutions and steering speed............................................................................................................44
Calculation of LS steering system with working hydraulics......................................................................................44
Calculation of steering system with flow-amplifier OSQA/OSQB...........................................................................45
Calculation of steering system for articulated vehicle................................................................................................45
Articulated vehicle................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Complete form.......................................................................................................................................................................... 46
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Pump for flow-amplifiers OSQA/OSQB ............................................................................................................................47
Oil types.............................................................................................................................................................................................47
Particle content, degree of contamination and filtering.................................................................................................48
Installation........................................................................................................................................................................................48
Tightening torques........................................................................................................................................................................49
Starting up and running in......................................................................................................................................................... 49
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................................50
Information on labels................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Examples of steering systems....................................................................................................................................................51
OSPC ON ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
OSPC OR.......................................................................................................................................................................................52
OSPC LS + OLSA ....................................................................................................................................................................... 52
OSPF + OLS................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
OSPD LS........................................................................................................................................................................................53
OSPU LS........................................................................................................................................................................................54
OSPBX LS and OSQA................................................................................................................................................................55
2 x OSPBX LS and OSQB......................................................................................................................................................... 56
OSPBX LS and OSQA shown with electrically driven pump for emergency steering.amplification
EHPS - type 1 steering valve with PVG 32, OSPCX pilot steering unit and PVRES joystick.............................58
EHPS - type 2 steering valve with control module PVED, OSPCX pilot steering unit and joystick..............59
OSPE in system with variable pump and GPS steering...............................................................................................60
Load sensing steering system and load sensing working hydraulics with common oil supply from
during emergency steering...........................................................................................................................................57
a fixed displacement pump.......................................................................................................................................... 61
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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 type Displacement Rated Flow Steering Pressure Mini steering units
Steering units
Priority valves
Pilot operated flow­amplifiers (factors: 4, 5, 8, or 10)
Pilot operated steering valves
32 – 100 cm3/rev [1.95 – 6.10 in3/rev]
40 – 1200 cm3/rev [2.44 to 73.2 in3/rev]
240 and 400 l/min [63.4 and
max. 20 l/min [5.28 US gal/min]
max. 100 l/min [26.4 US gal/min]
40, 80, 120, 160, 320 l/min [10.6, 21.1, 31.7, 42.3, 84.5 US gal/min]
105.7 US gal/min]
max. 100 l/min [26.4 US gal/min]
max. 150 bar [2180 psi]
max. 240 bar [3481 psi]
max. 350 bar [5076 psi]
max. 240 bar [3480 psi]
max. 250 bar [3625 psi]
For electrohydraulic steering systems
Product type Displacement Rated flow Steering pressure Pilot operated steering
valves Integrated electrical
operated steering valve Electrical operated
steering valve
- 100 l/min [26.4 US gal/min] 250 bar [3625 psi]
100 - 500 cm3/rev [6.10 - 30.51 in3]
- 70 l/min [18.5 US gal/min] 210 bar [3045 psi]
50 l/min [13.2 US gal/min] 210 bar [3045 psi]
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Characteristic features for steering units:
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 information Steering components
Technical data on mini steering units OSPM Technical data on open center, and closed center
steering units Technical data on load sensing steering units, priority
valves and flow amplifiers Technical data on load sensing steering unit with
amplification 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 valves EHi Technical data on steering wheel sensors SASA
OSPB, OSPC, and OSPD
OSPB, OSPC, OSPF, OSPD, OSPL, OSPBX, OSPLX, OVPL, OLS and OSQ
OSPU
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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Steering concepts

Hydrostatic steering

Danfoss steering components are used in vehicles where the driver has to control high steering forces, reliably, comfortably and with maximum safety.

Steering units OSPM/OSPB/OSPC/OSPF/OSPD/OSPU/OSPL

The operation of Danfoss steering units OSP- is hydrostatic. That is to say, there is no mechanical connection between the steering column and the steered wheels.
Instead there are hydraulic pipes and hoses between steering unit and steering cylinder(s). When the steering wheel is turned, the steering unit meters out an oil volume proportional to the rate of rotation of the steering wheel. This volume is directed to the appropriate side of the steering cylinder, while simultaneously the displaced oil is directed to tank.
In open center systems the steering unit is supplied with oil from a separate pump with fixed displacement.
Open center hydrostatic steering system
In load sensing (LS) systems one pump can supply oil to steering system and to working hydraulics. A priority valve ensures that steering always has first priority.
Load sensing hydrostatic steering system
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Flow-Amplifiers OSQA/OSQB

In large vehicles and ships the steering units can be used withDanfoss Flow-amplifiers which amplify the oil flow to the steering cylinders. These systems with steering units and flow­amplifiers also include an inbuilt priority valve which ensures that the steering takes priority. When the steering wheel is turned, the oil flow is divided in the flow­amplifier in such a way as to ensure that the necessary oil flow is led to the steering system. The rest of the oil flow is available for the working hydraulics.

Electrohydraulic steering system

Electrohydraulic steering

On loaders, large forklift trucks, dumpers, heavy tractors, combine harvesters, maize harvesters and other similar machines there is often need for electrically actuated steering either in the form of a joystick, or fully automatic.
For this purpose Danfoss offers: Combined steering unit and electro hydraulic steering valve, OSPE: OSP for normal manual steering
wheel activated steering and E for electro hydraulic 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 electro hydraulic valve part adds flow to the metered out flow from the steering unit part of the OSPE.
Load sensing hydrostatic steering system with flow amplifier
Pilot operated steering valve, EHPS: Electro Hydraulic Power Steering: A basic system (type 0) consists of a pilot steering unit as the signal source and an EHPS valve block which controls oil flow to the steering cylinders proportional to the pilot flow. The system can be extended to include an electrical actuator so that, as an alternative, it becomes possible to steer with a joystick (EHPS type 1). In addition, the valve block can be supplied with built-in micro controller and safety critical steering software (EHPS type 2). A steering system with EHPS type 2 means no steering wheel drift and posibility of variable sterring ratio.
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Steering components, general

Steering Units: OSPM, OSPB, OSPC, OSPF, and OSPL

The steering unit consists of a rotary valve and a rotary meter. Via a steering column the steering unit is connected to the steering wheel of the vehicle. When the
steering wheel is turned, oil is directed from the steering system pump via the rotary valve (spool and sleeve) and rotary meter (gear wheel set) to the cylinder ports L or R, depending on the direction of turn. The rotary meter meters the oil flow to the steering cylinder in proportion to the angular rotation of the steering wheel. If the oil flow from the steering system pump is too small, the steering unit can function as a manual pump - assuming the conditions as described in Manual steering pressure on page 39.
1 Check valve 8 Cross pin 2 Shock valve 9 Cardan shaft 3 Relief valve 10 Distributor plate 4 Housing with anticavitation valves 11 Gear wheel 5 Spool 12 Gear rim 6 Neutral position spring 13 End cover 7 Sleeve
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Steering unit with 2 rotary meters: OSPD

The basic function of this type is like the main group of Danfoss steering units, except the gearwheel set (rotary meter). OSPD has 2 rotary meters, which are mechanically connected. A shift valve determines whether only one or both rotary meters are active. In the case of no pump supply only one rotary meter is active for emergency steering. In normal steering situations both rotary meters are active.
1 Housing with spool/sleeve set and valves 4 Distributor plates 2 Cardan shafts 5 Gear wheel sets 3 Shift valve complete 6 End cover
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Steering unit with amplifier valve: OSPU

The basic function of this type is like the main group of Danfoss steering units, except the rotary valve and a torque compensator valve. The rotary valve (spool/sleeve set) of OSPU has an amplification function, which adds flow directly to the cylinder ports in parallel with oil passing through the rotary meter (gear wheel set). In the case of no pump supply (emergency steering) only the gear wheel set meters oil to the cylinder ports. The function of the torque compensator valve is to assure constant amplification.
1 Amplification valve parts 7 Cross pin 2 Housing with valve parts 8 Cardan shaft 3 LS copy valve 9 Distributor plate 4 Spool 10 Gear wheel set 5 Neutral position spring 11 End cover 6 Sleeve
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Priority valves: OLSA and OLS

In systems with Danfoss priority valves and load sensing steering units, steering has first priority. When the steering wheel is turned, the oil flow is distributed in the priority valve in such a way that the oil flow necessary for steering is led to the steering unit through the CF (controlled flow) connection. The remaining oil flow is available for the working hydraulics through the EF (excess flow) connection.
The distribution is controlled by the LS signal from the steering unit, so that the oil flow to the steering unit is always determined by the actual steering rate.
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Damping orifice (PP)
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Spool
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Housing
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Spring
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LS-plug with LS-orifice
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Flow-Amplifiers: OSQA and OSQB

The flow-amplifiers OSQA and OSQB contain a directional valve, an amplification valve, a priority valve, a pilot pressure relief valve, shock and suction valves.
In addition OSQB contains a back pressure valve. The flow-amplifier amplifies the oil flow from the steering unit cylinder ports L or R by an amplification factor of 4, 5, 8, 10 or 20.
The amplified oil flow is directed from the flow-amplifier ports CL or CR to the steering cylinder(s). The amplified flow is proportional to the rate of the steering wheel rotation. If the oil flow from the pump fails, the flow-amplifier cuts off the amplification and manual steering through the steering unit is possible under the same conditions as those mentioned in the section: Manual steering pressure on page
39. The pressure drop through the flow-amplifier at manual steering is about 5 bar [72.5 psi].
1 Housing 5 Pilot pressure relief valve 2 Shock and suction valves 6 Priority valve 3 Back pressure valve 7 Amplification valve 4 Directional spool
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Steering valve EHPS

The EHPS is a pilot operated directional valve. Oil from a pilot steering unit or an electrical signal can actuate the steering valve.
Basicly the EHPS valve contains a directional valve, a priority valve, a pilot relief valve, a pilot pressure control valve, and shock- and suction valves.
An electric actuation module, PVE, can be fitted onto the EHPS valve. In the type 1 system the controller is operated by an analog signal and the type 2 system the signal is digital with Canbus interface and it comprises a micro processor with safety critcal steering software.
The pilot for the directional valve in EHPS can be supplied either by the flow from steering unit (cylinder port L or R), or by the flow from the electric actuation module PVE/PVED.
1 Electrical actuation module PVE/PVED 6 Pilot pressure valve for electrical actuating
2 Housing 7 Priority valve 3 Directional spool 8 Cover 4 Shock and suction valve 9 Emergency steering valve
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5 Pilot pressure reduction valve for steering unit 10 Pilot pressure relief valve
11 Shuttle valves
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OSPE steering valve

OSPE with an electrical programmable module (PVED-CL) the following steering features in electro hydraulic steer mode/field mode are possible:
GPS-steering
Row sensor/ camera steering
Joy stick or mini st. wheel steering
Variable steering ratio
Speed depending steering ratio
The following block diagram shows all input devices possible for the PVED-CL actuator/controller. Detailed description is to be found in seperate literature, PVED-CL User Manual, please contact Danfoss Sales Organization.
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OSPE exploded view and parts list

1 Shock valves 12 Control valve for mode select 2 Suction valves 13 Pilot reduction valve, 12 bar 3 Spool/sleeve set 14 PP damping orifice 5 Gear set 15 Priority valve spool 7 Mode select and EH cut off valve 16 Priority valve spring 8 EH directional valve 17 Dynamic orifice 9 PVE control unit 18 Pilot pressure relief valve 10 LVDT transducer 21 PVFC valve/LS resolver 11 Solenoid valve bridge 22 Neutral spring package for spool/sleeve
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Steering components, product overview

Type Variants Description Steering units
OSPM ON, PB,
LSd
OSPB ON, CN,
LS,
OSPC ON, OR,
ORM, LS, LSd, LSR, LSRd,
LSRMd OSPF LSd Steering unit full drain dynamic load sensing and with valve functions OSPD ON, LSd,
LSRd,
LSRMd OSPU LSd Steering unit with flow amplification and with valve functions OSPL LS, LSd Steering unit for larger vehicles OSPBX LS Pilot steering unit for OSQ static OSPLX LS Pilot steering unit for OSQ static OSPCX LSd Pilot steering unit for OSQ dynamic OSPCX CN Pilot steering unit for EHPS
Priority valves
OLSA LS, LSd Priority valve for flanging on steering unit OLS LS, LSd Priority valve for in line use OLSP LS, LSd Priority valve for flanging on gear pumps
Flow-Amplifiers
OSQA LS Flow-amplifier OSQB LS Flow-amplifier with back pressure valve
Steering valve
EHPS type 0
Electrohydraulic power steering
EHPS type 1
EHPS type 2
OSPE LSd,
EHi LS, LSd Electrohydraulic steering valve for in-line use
Valve blocks
OVPL - Valve block for OSPL OVR - Angular block for side ported steering units
LSd Pilot operated steering valve
LSd Pilot operated steering valve with electrical actuation module
LSd Pilot operated steering valve with programmable electrical actuation module
LSRMd
Mini steering unit for smaller vehicles
Steering unit with no valve functions
Steering unit with valve functions
Steering unit with 2 displacements and with valve functions
Combined steering unit/electrohydraulic steering valve

Variant explanations

ON: Open center Non-reaction
LS: Load Sensing, static
OR: Open center Reaction
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