Parker DFplus, DFE, DFP, D30FP, Parker DFplus Operation Manual

Bulletin HY11-5715-687/UK

Proportional Directional
Control Valve

Operation Manual
Series DFplus

Design > 30

Parker Hannifin
Manufacturing Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Hydraulic Controls Division Europe
Gutenbergstr. 38
41564 Kaarst, Germany
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Copyright © 2016, Parker Hannifin Corp.

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Contents Page

1. Introduction 4

Ordering Code D*FE 4

Ordering Code D*FP 5

Ordering Code D30FP 6

Name Plate 7

Characteristics of Valve Driver 7

Block Diagram of Onboard Electronics 7

Technical Data 8

2. Safety Instructions 9

Symbols 9

Service 9

3. Important Details 9

Intended Usage 9

Common Instructions 9

Liability 9

Storage 9

4. Mounting / Installation 10

Scope of Supply 10

Mounting 10

Limits of Use 10

Pressure Fluids 10

Electrical Connection 11

5. Operating Instructions 15

Spool Position at Power Down/Center Position 15

ProPxD parameterizing software 15

Filter 20

Flushing 20

6. Trouble Shooting 21

7. Accessories / Spare Parts 21

Accessories 21

Spare Parts 21

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1. Introduction

D*FE

Ordering Code

Nominal

size

Direct.

control

valve

Spool-

type

(see

catalogue)

Command-

signal

Y-port

(plugged)

1)

Seal Design

series

(not re-

quired for

ordering)

Spool

position

on power

down

Elec-

tronics

option

Code Signal Function

B +/- 10 V 0...+10 V -> P-A

E +/- 20 mA 0...+20 mA -> P-A

K +/- 10 V 0...+10 V -> P-B

S 4...20 mA 12...20 mA -> P-A

D F E C 9 3

Spool/

body

design

Code Seal

N NBR

V FPM

H for HFC fluid

Code Size

1 NG06 / CETOP 03

3 NG010 / CETOP 05

Code

Spool position on

power down

C

1)

Needs to be removed at tank pressure >35 bar.

Code Connection

0 6 + PE

5 11 + PE

7 6 + PE + Enable

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Code

Spool position on

power down

Code

Spool position on

power down

A

3)

H

5) 6)

a

0b

A

B

PT

B

3)

J

5) 6)

a

0b

A

B

PT

C

4)

AB

Y

D*FP

Ordering Code

Nominal

size

Direct.

control

valve

Spool-

type

(see

catalogue)

Command-

signal

Y-port

(plugged)

2)

Seal Design

series

(not

required for

ordering)

Spool

position

on power

down

1)

Code Nominal size

1 NG06 / CETOP 03

3 NG10 / CETOP 05

Code Connection

0 6 + PE

5 11 + PE

7 6 + PE + Enable

Code Signal Function

B +/- 10 V 0...+10 V -> P-A

E +/- 20 mA 0...+20 mA -> P-A

K +/- 10 V 0...+10 V -> P-B

S 4...20 mA 12...20 mA -> P-A

D F P 9 0

Spool/
sleeve

design

Code Seal

N NBR

V FPM

H for HFC fluid

1)

On power down the spool moves in a defined position.

This cannot be guaranteed in case of single flow path on the control edge A – T resp.

B – T with pressure drops above 120 bar or contamination in the hydraulic fluid.

2)

Needs to be removed at tank pressure >35 bar.

3)

Approx. 10 % opening, only zero lapped spools and underlap spools.

4)

Only for overlapped spools.

5)

Not for flow code M (40 l/min).

6)

Only D1FP

Elec-

tronics

option

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Y

Code

Spool position on

power down

A

1)

B

1)

C

2)

D30FP

Ordering Code

Nominal

size

NG10 /

CETOP 05

Direct.

control

valve

Spool-

type

(see

catalogue)

Command-

signal

SealSpool

position

on power

down

D 30 F P 3

Code Inlet Drain

1

3)

internal external

4 internal internal

Pilot con-

nection

Design

series

(not re­quired for
ordering)

Spool/

body

design

Code Seal

N NBR

V FPM

H for HFC fluid

1)

Approx. 10 % opening, only zerolapped spools.

2)

Only for overlapped spools.

3)

For tank pressure >35 bar.

Code Signal Function

B +/- 10 V 0...+10 V -> P-A

E +/- 20 mA 0...+20 mA -> P-A

K +/- 10 V 0...+10 V -> P-B

S 4...20 mA 12...20 mA -> P-A

Elec-

tronics

option

Code Connection

0 6 + PE

5 11 + PE

7 6 + PE + Enable

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µC

Parametrizing

interface

Command

Diagnostic

spool stroke

Supply
Voltage

PE

0...±10 V

22...30 V=

Reference

1)

0V

0...±10 V

4...20 mA

0...±20 mA

B, K:

S:

E:

Reference

µC

Parametrizing

interface

0...±10 V

22...30 V=

Command

Diagnostic

spool stroke

Supply

Voltage

PE

+5...30 V=

Enable

Reference

1)

0V

0...±10 V

4...20 mA

0...±20 mA

B, K:

S:

E:

Reference

Characteristics of Valve Driver

The integral electronic driver combines all func­tions for optimal operation of the valve. Thanks
to its excellent dynamic the valve is deployable
within closed loop control applications. The most
important features are:

• high dynamic actuator with specially designed
electronic driver

• closed loop controlled spool position

• constant current actuator control with overcur­rent shutoff

• excellent properties for response sensitivity and
temperature drift

• differential input stage with various command
signal options

• diagnostic output for spool stroke / overcurrent
state

• meets relevant European EMC-standards

Name Plate Block Diagram of Onboard Electronics

Code 0 (6+PE)

Code 5 (11+PE)

Code 7 (6+PE with enable)

hydr. spool symbol
order code
nominal pressure

µC

Parametrizing

interface

0...±10 V

22...30 V=

+5...30 V=

Command

Diagnostic

spool stroke

Supply
Voltage

PE

Enable

0...±10 V

4...20 mA

0...±20 mA

B, K:

S:

E:

Reference

1)

0V

1)

Do not connect with supply voltage zero.

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Technical Data

General

Model Proportional directional control valve, direct operated (D*FE, D*FP),

pilot operated (D30FP)

Drive

VCD®-actuator
Mounting interface NG06 (CETOP 03) / NG10 (CETOP 05)
Installation position D*FE, D*FP: unrestricted; D30FP: horizontal mounting preferred

(other mounting positions after consultation)
Sensitivity [%] < 0.03
Hysteresis [%] < 0.05 (D*FE: <0.1)
Temp. drift of center postion [%/K] < 0.025
Ambient temperature [°C] -20...+50
Vibration resistance [G] 10 Sinus 5...2000 Hz acc. IEC 68-2-6

30 Random noise 20...2000 Hz acc. IEC 68-2-36

15 Shock acc. IEC 68-2-27
Weight [kg] NG06: 3.6 / NG10: 6.5

Hydraulic

Fluid Hydraulic oil according to DIN 51524 ... 535, other on request
Fluid temperature [°C] -20...+60 (NBR: -25...+60)
Viscosity permitted [cSt]/

recommended [cSt]/

[mm2/s]
[mm2/s]

20...400

30...80
Filtration ISO 4406 (1999); 18/16/13
Operating pressure max. [bar] 350 for ports P, A, B / max. 35 for port T at internal drain,

250 (D1FE, D1FP: 350) at external drain / port Y max. 35

1)

Electrical

Duty ratio [%] 100
Protection class

IP65 in accordance with EN 60529 (with correctly mounted plug-in connector)
Supply voltage / ripple [V] 22...30, electric shut-off < 19, ripple < 5 % eff., surge free
Current consumption max. [A] 3.5
Pre-fusing [A] 4.0 A medium lag
Input signal Code B, (K) voltage

Impedance

[V]

kOhm]

+10...0...-10, ripple < 0.01 % eff., surge free, 0...+10 V P–>A (P–>B)

100
Code E voltage

Impedance

[mA]

[Ohm]

+20...0...-20, ripple < 0.01 % eff., surge free, 0...+20 mA P–>A

< 250
Code S current

Impedance

[mA]

[Ohm]

4...12...20, ripple < 0.01 % eff., surge free, 12...20 mA P–>A

< 250

< 3.6 mA = enable off, > 3.8 mA = enable on acc. NAMUR NE43
Input capacitance typ. [nF] 1
Differential input voltage max.

Code 0
Code 5

Code 7

[V]

[V]

[V]

30 for terminal D and E against PE (terminal G)

11 for terminal D and E against 0V (terminal B)

30 for terminal 4 and 5 against PE (terminal W )

11 for terminal 4 and 5 against 0V (terminal 2)

30 for terminal D and E against PE (terminal G)
Enable signal Code 5/7 [V] 5...30, Ri = > 8 kOhm
Diagnostic signal [V] +10...0...-10 / +12.5 error detection, rated max. 5 mA
EMC EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4
Electrical connection

Code 0/7
Code 5

6 + PE acc. EN 175201-804

11 + PE acc. EN 175201-804
Wiring min. Code 0/7

Code 5

[mm²]
[mm²]

7 x 1.0 (AWG16) overall braid shield

8 x 1.0 (AWG16) overall braid shield
Wiring length max. [m] 50

1)

For applications with pT>35 bar (max 350 bar) the Y-port has to be connected and the plug in the Y-port has to be

removed.

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2. Safety Instructions

Please read the operation manual before installa­tion, start-up, service, repair or stocking! Disregard
may result in damaging the valve or incorporated
system parts.

Symbols

This manual uses symbols which have to be fol­lowed accordingly:

Instructions with regard to the warranty

Instructions with regard to possible dam-

aging of the valve or linked system com­ponents

Helpful additional instructions

Service

Workings in the area of installation, commissioning,
maintenance and repair of the valve may only be
allowed by qualified personnel. These are persons
which have, because of education, experience and
instruction, sufficient knowledge on relevant direc­tives and approved technical rules.

3. Important Details

Intended Usage

This operation manual is valid for proportional
directional control valves DFplus series. Any dif­ferent or unintended usage is to be considered
as not intended. The manufacturer is not liable for
warranty claims resulting from this.

Common Instructions

Parker reserves the right for technical modifications
of the described product. Illustrations and drawings
within this manual are simplified representations.
Due to improvement or modification of the product
the illustrations might not match precisely with the
described valve. The technical specifications and
dimensions are not binding. No claims can be
derived of it. Copyrights are reserved.

Liability

Parker does not assume liability for damage due
to the following failures:

• incorrect mounting / installation

• improper handling

• lack of maintenance

• unintended usage

Do not disassemble the valve! In case of
suspicion for a defect please contact Parker.

Storage

In case of temporary storage the valve must be
protected against contamination, atmospheric ex­posure and mechanical damages. Each valve has
been factory tested with hydraulic oil, resulting in
protection of the internal parts against corrosion. Yet
this protection is only ensured under the following
conditions:

Outdoor storage or within sea and tropical

climate will lead to corrosion and might disable
the valve!

Storage
period

Storage requirements

12 months

constant humidity < 60 % as well
as constant temperature < 25 °C

6 months

varying humidity as well as
varying temperature < 35 °C

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4. Mounting / Installation

Scope of Supply

Please check immediately after receiving the valve,
if the content is matching with the specified scope
of supply. The delivery includes:

• valve

• operation manual
The central connector has to be ordered separately
and is not included in the delivery.

Please check the delivery immediately after

receiving the shipment for apparent dam­ages due to shipping. Report shipment
losses at once to the carrier and the supplier!

Mounting

• Compare valve type (located on the name plate)
with bill of materials respectively circuit diagram.

• The valve may be mounted fix or movable in
any direction.

• Check mounting surface for the valve. Uneve­ness of 0.01 mm/100 mm, surface finish of 6.3
µm are tolerable values.

Keep valve mounting surface and work envi-

ronment clean!

• Remove protection plate from the valve mounting
surface

• Check the proper position of the valve ports and
the O-rings.

• Mounting bolts:

D1FE/D1FP: 4 pcs. M5x30
D3FP/D30FP: 4 pcs. M6x40
use property class ISO 4762-12.9

• Bolt kits:

D1FE/D1FP: BK375
D3FE/D3FP/D30FP: BK385

• Tighten the bolts crisscross with the following
torque values:

D1FE/D1FP: 7.6 Nm
D3FE/D3FP/D30FP: 13.2 Nm

Insufficient condition of the valve mounting

surface might create malfunction!

Incorrect mounting resp. bolt torque may

result in abrupt leakage of pressure fluid on
the valve ports.

Limits of Use

The valve may be operated within the determined
limits only. Please refer to the “technical data“ sec­tion as well as to the “characteristic curves“ in the
Parker catalogue HY11-3500/UK “Hydraulic Valves
Industrial Standard”.

Follow the environmental conditions! Unal-

lowable temperatures, shock load, aggresive
chemicals exposure, radiation exposure, il­legal electromagnetic emissions may result
in operating trouble and may lead to failure!
Follow the operating limits listed in the
“specifications“ table!

Pressure Fluids

The following rules applies for the operation with
various pressure fluids:

This above information serves for orientation

and does not substitute user tests among the
particular operating conditions. In particular,
no liability for media compatibility may be
derived out of it.

Mineral oil: usable without restriction.
HFC: choose the right seal option.

For operation with the following pressure fluids
please consult Parker:

For detailed information concerning pressure

fluids note VDMA-document 24317 as well

as DIN 51524 & 51502.
Special gaskets may be available depending on
the utilized fluid.
In case of doubt please consult Parker.

HFA oil-in-water emulsion

HFB water-in-oil emulsion

HFD unhydrous fluids (Phosphor-Ester)

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Electrical Connection

The valve is connected electrically by one common
cable and a central connector.

The connection codes 0 and 7 require a 6 + PE
female connector EN 175201-804.

The female connector can be ordered sepa-

rately under article nr. 5004072.

In case third party connectors are used, ac­cordance to the relevant EMC directives must
be ensured.

The connecting cable has to comply to the follow­ing specification:

Cable type control cable, flexible,
7 conductors, overall braid
shield
Cross section min. AWG16
Outer dimension 8...12 mm
Cable length max. 50 m

For cable lengths > 50 m consult Parker.

The connection cable is coupled to the female
connector by solder joints.
Skinning lengths for the connecting cable:

The connection Code 5 requires a 11 + PE female
connector EN 175201-804.

The female connector has to be ordered

separately under article nr. 5004711.

In case third party connectors are used, ac­cordance to the relevant EMC directives must
be ensured.

The connecting cable has to comply to the follow­ing specification:

Cable type control cable, flexible,
8 conductors, overall braid
shield
Cross section min. AWG16
Outer dimension 12...15 mm
Cable length max. 50 m

For cable lengths > 50 m consult factory.

The connection cable is coupled to the female
connector by crimp contacts.

Skinning lengths for the connecting cable:

Do not disconnect cable socket under voltage!

The shielding has to be assembled according the
outline below:

Ø27.5

AF22

M26x1.5

~92

7/8-20

UNEF-2B

Ø28.6

max. 67

PG13.5

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Electrical Interfacing

Supply Voltage

The supply voltage for the valve has to cover the
range of 22...30 V. Valve is de-energized below
19 V. The residual ripple may not exceed 5 % eff.

The applied power supply must comply to the

relevant regulations (DIN EN 61558) and must

carry a CE-mark. The operating voltage for

the valve must be free of inductive surges.

Do not exceed the max. value of 30V! Higher

voltage can lead to failure of the valve.

The increased inrush current of the valve

should be considered when selecting the

power supply. A stabilized power supply with

overcurrent limiting feature should not be

used. Due to the inrush current of the valve

the current limit circuit may respond prema-

turely and create problems during energizing

of the supply voltage.

The operation of the valve is blocked if the

supply voltage polarity is interchanged.

Each valve requires a separate pre-fuse of 4

Amp semi time-lag. Failure to observe this

instruction may create irreparable damage of

valve respectively incorporated system parts.

The backshell nut of the cable gland has to be
tighten with a suitable tool. The target value for
the tightening torque is 4 Nm. Tighten the cap nut
with a torque of 5 Nm after attaching the female
connector on the socket.

Incomplete tightening of backshell nut respec-

tively cap nut may result in undesired release
of the connection as well as degradation of
the water tightness.

When using female connectors of other

manufacturers, the relevant regulations must
be observed.

The cable may only be connected to the female

connector by authorized and qualified person­nel. A short between individual conductors
resp. to the connector housing , bad soldering
as well as improper shield connection may
result in malfunction and breakdown of the
valve.

The mounting surface of the valve has to be

connected to the earth grounded machine
frame. The earth ground wire from the valve
connecting cable as well as the cable shield
have to be tied to the protective earth termi­nal within the control unit. It is necessary to
use a low ohmic potential connection between
control unit and machine frame to prevent
earth loops (cross section AWG 6).

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=

~

V

A

F

B

E

C

G

D

+

Power supply

24 V

Command

0...±10 V

Diagnostics

valve stroke

Reference

Reference

1)

0...±10 V

0...±20 mA

4...20 mA

B, K:

E:
S:

0V

Wiring

Code 0, 6 + PE acc. EN 175201-804 Code 5, 11 + PE acc. EN 175201-804

Code 7, 6 + PE acc. EN 175201-804 + enable

=

~

V

+

Power supply

24 V

Enable

Command

+

5...30 V

0...±10 V

Diagnostics
valve stroke

4

5

3

6

10

2

11

9

7

1

8

Pin 3 and 8 internally connected
Pin 9 and 11 internally connected
Pin 10 not connected

Reference

0...±10 V

0...±20 mA

4...20 mA

B, K:

E:
S:

0V

0V

Reference

1)

=

~

V

A

F

B

E

C

G

D

+

+

Power supply

24 V

Enable

Command

0...±10 V

5...30 V

Diagnostics

valve stroke

Bezugspotential

1)

0V

0V

0...±10 V

0...±20 mA

4...20 mA

B, K:

E:
S:

1)

Do not connect with supply voltage zero.

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Enable input (only for Code 5 / 11+PE as well
as Code 7 / 6+PE)

A signal voltage enables the actuator drive of the
valve. Continuous operation of the valve requires a
permanent voltage 5...30 V (e.g. the supply voltage).
In case of disabling the signal the valve will reach its
power down position spring-actuated independently
from the command signal value.

The enable function represents no safety

arrangement against unwanted valve opera­tion in terms of accident prevention regula­tions.

Command signal input

The spool stroke is proportional to the command
signal amplitude.

The command input signal needs to be filtered

as well as free of inductive surges and
modulations. Due to the sensitivity of the valve
a high signal quality is recommended. This
will prevent malfunction.

Code

command

signal

Command

signal

Function

VCD

actuator

Diagnostic

signal

B

0…+10 V on 0…+10 V

0…-10 V on 0…-10 V

Overload

off 12.5 V

E

0…+20 mA on 0…+10 V

0…-20 mA on 0…-10 V

Overload

off 12.5 V

K

0…+10 V on 0…-10 V

0…-10 V on 0…+10 V

Overload

off 12.5 V

S

4…12 mA on 0…-10 V

12…20 mA on 0…+10 V

0…3.6 mA

off

Cable break,

12.5 V

Overload

off 12.5 V

The option 4...20 mA uses the “3.6 mA“

condition as breakdown-information. If the

input signal line is interrupted, an evaluable

failure information is available. In this case

the actuator drive will be switched off. The

drive will switch on when the input signal

reaches a value of 3.8 mA, it switches off

when the command falls below 3.6 mA. This

determination follows the NAMUR-specifica-

tion NE43.

NAMUR is an association of users of process
control technology.

Diagnostic output

A diagnostic signal is available. Its voltage repre­sents the operating condition of the valve.

The output may drive a load of max. 5 mA.

Exceeding of this limit leads to malfunction.

Code

command

signal

Command

signal

Function

VCD

actuator

Diagnostic

signal

B

0…+10 V on 0…-10 V

0…-10 V on 0…+10 V

Overload

off 12.5 V

E

0…+20 mA on 0…-10 V

0…-20 mA on 0…+10 V

Overload

off 12.5 V

K

0…+10 V on 0…+10 V

0…-10 V on 0…-10 V

Overload

off 12.5 V

S

4…12 mA on 0…+10 V

12…20 mA on 0…-10 V

0…3.6 mA

off

Cable break,

12.5 V

Overload

off 12.5 V

Valves NG06 Valves NG10

1)

Diagnostic signal 12,5 V in error case. Spool

moves in a defined postion, please see order­ing code „spool position at power down“.

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Hardware requirements

• PC with operating system from Windows® XP
upwards

• Interface RS232C

• display resolution at least 800 x 600

• connection cable between PC and electronic
module

• memory requirement approximately 40 MB

If your PC has no serial interface according

to RS232C standard you require in addition
an USB-RS232C adapter.

Cable Specification

Attention! The valve electronic provides no

USB interface, but can only be parametrized
via an RS232C - connection. Therefore the
usage of USB standard cables is not allowed
and may result in damaging of valve respec­tively PC.

Parametering interface

Parametrizing

Ordering code: 40982923

The cover plug has to be re-installed after

completion of the parametrizing work.

Plug for
parametering interface

5. Operating Instructions

Spool Position at Power Down/Center Position

For valves with zero lap spools, distinction

must be made between hydraulic neutral
position and power-down position. Neutral
position is taken at neutral input signal, cor­responding to zero position of the hydraulic
symbol. When the valve is switched off – no
supply voltage, no enable, current signal (code
S) < 3,8 mA – zero lap valves take the power
down position (approximately 10 % opening)
according to the ordering code. For valves with
overlap spools, neutral position and power
down position are the same (zero position).

Supply pressure must be ensured before valve

is energized.

Solenoid Current Monitoring

If the actuator current time interval exceeds 10
seconds, the actuator is switched off to prevent
overheating. For normal operating conditions this
state will not reached, but it may occur with a con­taminated sluggish valve.

In this case the reason for the contamination

should be rectified (hydraulic fluid exchange,

filtration review, valve flushing).
The overcurrent shutoff condition may be resetted
by the actions below:

Code 0: Temporary disconnection of the supply
voltage.

Code 5: Temporary disconnection of the enable
signal.

Code 7: Temporary disconnection of the enable
signal.

The shutoff of the VCD actuator due to over-

load will be indicated via the diagnostics

output.

ProPxD parameterizing software

The ProPxD software permits comfortable param­eter setting. Via the clearly arranged entry mask
the parameters can be noticed and modified.
Storage of complete parameter sets is possible as
well as printout or record as a text file for further
documentation.

The PC software can be downloaded free of charge
at www.parker.com/euro_hcd – see page “Support”
or directly at www.parker.com/propxd. Please check
periodical for updates.

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Program installation

Please check before installation if the above hard­ware requirements are met. If your PC has already
stored an older version of the “ProPxD” program,
it has to be deinstalled by using the Windows® ­system control feature.

Program installation sequence:

• terminate the execution of other programs

• execute the file “setup.exe”

• follow the instructions on the screen
Answer the question, if an older version should be
overwritten, with “ok”. During the installation you
may change destination drive respectively instal­lation path, if needed.

Please answer “ok” if at the end of the installation
the program reports any system information. After
successful installation the desktop display shows
the ProPxD icon for starting the program.

Software Operating

Brief instruction for first startup:

• Connect the valve electronic to the supply voltage.

• Connect the valve electronic to a PC via the
parametrizing cable.

• Start the operating program.

• After displaying the program respectively data
base version a program window opens and the
connected valve will be automatically identified
(possibly a manual identification via the button
“Receive all” is necessary).

• Select the desired version via the menu “Op­tions/Optionen” with the menu item “Language/
Sprache”.

• The valve specific default parameters are already
available within the parameter table.

• Parameter changes are possible via mouse or
the arrow buttons on the bottom left within the
program screen, also the parameter values may
be edited via the keyboard.

• Modified parameters will be stored via the “Enter”
key or via the button “Update list”.

• Parameters have to be nonvolatile stored on the
valve via the button “save parameter”.

• The chosen parameters may be optionally stored
on the PC via the “File”-menu with the menu item
“Save as”, data retrieving is always possible via
the function “Load file”

Extended functions:

The user software is segmented into 2 parameter
ranges:

• basic mode

• expert mode
For normal startup the basic mode is sufficient. It
permits the setting of all application specific pa­rameters to match the valve function with the task
setting.

In case of special applications the valve parameters
may be adapted via the expert mode. The operating
mode may be selected from the “Options”- menu
and remains after terminating and re-start of the
program.

Changing of expert parameters is only permit-

ted for qualified personnel. Incorrect settings
may lead to malfunction! In case of parameter
changes shut the drive down!

To prevent an unauthorized access for the expert
mode, a password is requested. The name is “parker”
and cannot be changed. Thus additionally to the
button “Default” for loading of the default param­eters, the button “Send parameter” appears in the
“Expert”-operating mode. This button transmits only
the setting of one single parameter to the connected
valve. Thus a quick tuning of single parameters is
permitted during the setup.

A horizontal bar graph readout between

the communication buttons shows the data
transfer state.

Because the ProPxD program has also

without connection to the valve functionality,
a manual pre-selection of the parameters is
possible. After selection of the valve type via
the menu “Options” the parameters may be
set and stored for later transmission.

Note the design series while selection of the

valve!

The “File” menu provides the functions “Printer
setup”, “Print preview” and “Print”. The print preview
includes the option for parameter set storage as
text file (format.txt) prior to further processing. The
“Options” menu provides also the selection of the
RS232C interface port via the menu item “Port”.
Via the menu item “Load file” previously stored
parameter sets may be loaded.

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LED flashing signals of the valve electronics

enable valve OK: approx. 0.5 Hz (slowly, green)

disable valve OK: approx. 1 Hz (fast, green)

valve error: approx. 10 Hz (very fast, green)

Closer information can be can be displayed via
the ProPxD Parametrier software.

LED

Error code

(additive)

Error description

0 no errors
1 over current
2 cable break command signal
4 cable break feedback signal

8 undervoltage error
16 bus communication error
32 hardware failure

Error code

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P1

Adjustment of zero position shifting (offset).
To compensate for unbalances.

P3

MAX +

Adjustment of maximum signal span for positive output signal.
To match the command signal span to the valve operating range.

P4

MAX -

Adjustment of maximum signal span for negative output signal.
To match the command signal span to the valve operating range.

P7

MIN +

Adjustment of stroke step for valve side A at min. operating threshold.
To compensate for the overlap of the valve spool.

P8

MIN -

Adjustment of stroke step for valve side B at min. operating threshold.
To compensate for the overlap of the valve spool.

E17

option command

Adjustment of the command signal option.
To match the command signal input to the input signal mode.

E19

cable break detection
command

Adjustment of the operating mode for the command cable break
detection. To turn on resp. off of the cable break detection of the
command signal at a selected command signal option of 4...20 mA.

E25

operating threshold

Adjustment of the MIN operating threshold.
To match the response sensitivity for the MIN-stroke step.

Individual Description of Basic Parameters

Parameter overview for basic mode

Parameter Description Unit

Parameter Range Default

Setting

Comment

from up to

P1 Zero adjust % -90.0 90 0.0
P3 MAX channel A % 50.0 100.0 100.0
P4 MAX channel B % 50.0 100.0 100.0
P7 MIN channel A % 0.0 50.0 0.0
P8 MIN channel B % 0.0 50.0 0.0

E17 option command –

1 = ±10 V

2 = ±20 mA

3 = 4-20 mA

5 = ±10 mA

1 = ±10 V

only displayed,

not adjustable

E19

cable break detection

command

– 0

0 (±10 V /

±20 mA)

0/1

code S0 only,

only displayed,

not adjustable

1 (4...20 mA)

E25 MIN operating threshold 0.01 % 50 200 100

Adjustment parameters

The available parameters may be divided into
multiple groups and are characterized by different
letters:

S-parameters
P-parameters
J-parameters

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Parameter Description Unit

Parameter Range

Default
Setting

Comment

from up to

J8

Min supply voltage

supervision

V

17 28

18

J9

Relay time out off range

min supply voltage

ms

0 3200

1000

J12 Errorhandling

0 = no fault acknowled-

gement necessary;

255 = fault acknowled-

gement necessary;

768 = no fault acknowled-

gement + fault
report about diag­nosis;

1023 = fault acknowledge-

ment + fault report
about diagnosis

768

J8

Min supply voltage
supervision

Adjustment of the minimal supply voltage:
Below this supply voltage the valve switches off with an error message.

J9
Relay time out off range
min supply voltage

Adjustment of the runtime monitoring:
The supply voltage must be at least constantly before the valve is ready
for operation.

J12
Errorhandling

Adjustment of the fault response or report:
0 = no fault acknowledgement necessary
255 = fault acknowledgement necessary
768 = no fault acknowledgement + Fault report about diagnosis
1023 = fault acknowledgement + Fault report about diagnosis

Overview for additional expert mode parameter

Individual description of additional expert parameters

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Failure message Description/corrective action

The Com Port is not available! Terminate the other program, or quit the message and select

another RS232C port via the menu “Options > Port”. Afterwards
reconnect the parametrizing cable.

Unable to open COM port Com port is not available. Quit the message and select another

RS232C port via the menu “Options > Port”. Afterwards reconnect
the parametrizing cable.

There is no module/valve con­nected or the communication
is disturbed! Please check
also the interface!

No data exchange possible. Either the electronic has been re­moved, the port is mismatched, or the connection will be disturbed
by strong electrical fields. Check if the Com port is set for “9600, 8,

1. none, none” via the menu “Options > Port”.

Wrong password Retype the password, notice the exact spelling (case sensitivity).

Wrong input An unvalid character or a value outside the permitted range has

been used at parameter entry.

Keep the entered param­eters?

During parameter loading from the electronics memory the preset
parameters from the left hand screen display may be rejected or
maintained.

The chosen module/valve
isn´t the same as the con­nected hardware. Attention!
Unsaved parameters will be
lost.

In principle, parameters dedicated to a type which deviates from
the connected valve may be edited. However, for data transmitting
the correct valve has to be connected. If parameters will be loaded
from a valve which deviates from the selected one, the param­eters from the left hand side screen display of the program will be
overwritten.

The chosen hardware isn´t
the same as the connected
module/valve.

The wrong valve type has been selected from the database, after­wards the function “send all” has been executed.

Attention! Factory settings
will be changed! Transmit
anyhow?

Default parameters has been read out from the database instead
from the valve via the function “receive all”.

file name.pxd already exists.
Do you want to replace the
file?

The file name already exists within the indicated directory. Select
another name, another directory or overwrite the existing file with
“OK”.

Error messages

Malfunctions when using the ProPxD software program will be indicated via appropriate failure messages.

Failure messages and corrective actions:

Air Bleeding of Hydraulic System

During initial startup, after an oil change as well as
after the opening of lines or valves the hydraulic
system must be air bleeded.

Filter

The function and lifetime of the valve are strongly
affected by the cleanliness of the fluid.

Purity level class of 18/16/13 acc. ISO4406 is
required.

Flushing

It is recommended to flush the pipelines by short
circuiting the pressure and return lines. This prevents
the installation dirt from entering the valve.

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6. Trouble Shooting

Basis of troubleshooting is always a systematic
approach.

For suspect of a sluggish spool the valve may

be flushed with clean pressure fluid.

7. Accessories / Spare Parts

Accessories

The following accessories are available for the
valve series DFplus:

Bolt kit

D1FE/D1FP ordering code BK 375
D3FE/D3FP/D30FP ordering code BK 385

Female connection

Code 0: 6+PE ordering code 5004072
Code 5: 11-PE ordering code 5004711
Code 7: 6-PE ordering code 5004072

Spare Parts

Seal kit NBR

D1FE/D1FP ordering code SK-D1FP
D3FE/D3FP/D30FP ordering code SK-D3FP

Hotline in Europe

Phone: [phone]

Please direct technical product enquiries to:

Parker Hannifin
Manufacturing Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Hydraulic Controls Division Europe
Gutenbergstr. 38
41564 Kaarst, Germany
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

malfunction at hydraulic load runtime

- generally no function

- high frequent oscillation

- low frequent oscillation

- one way operation only

- speed variations at unchanging command

- different speeds depending on travel direction

- speed too low

- drifting without command

- poor dynamic

possible reasons for malfunction corrective actions

X hydraulic pump resp. motor defective replace hydraulic pump resp. motor
X X X X X X X drive overloaded reduce pressure resp. speed, increase valve size
X X X X X X X X valve contaminated clean pressure fluid, filter / flush valve

X X X hydraulic fluid too viscous / too cold change fluid grade, provide operational temperature

X X X too low oil level within tank refill pressure fluid

X X X filter contaminated replace filter

X X X X supply voltage too low keep supply voltage range

X supply voltage carries too much ripple reduce ripple

X X X command signal too low increase command signal

X command signal carries too much ripple reduce ripple

X X center position adjustment incorrect check center position adjustment
X X X X X contacts of central connector contaminated clean contacts / replace plug
X feed cable interrupted fix feed cable
X X X X X X X wiring sequence incorrect correct wiring sequence

X X feed cable without shielding change cable grade

X pilot pressure too low or failed increase pilot pressure to min. 20 bar

X X X pilot pressure too low increase pilot pressure to min. 20 bar

X pilot pressure too low increase pilot pressure to min. 50 bar

Troubleshooting in a hydraulic system requires

detailed knowledge about function and con­struction of the system. Therefore the work
may exclusively be performed by qualified
personnel.