CMX Catalogo Tecnico

Vickers®
Directional Controls
CMX Sectional Controls

Application Guide
Revised 3/95 536

Third generation closed center load sensing is here...today
The time has arrived when you can However, care must be taken to And best of all, it's available today
move up to higher levels of vehicle insure proper phasing to avoid in all the popular basic and optional
performance by incorporating the unnecessary power waste in configurations, just the way you
Vickers CMX load sensing controls unequal displacement functions want it. Hydraulic or
in your next design. It's no longer such as typical cylinder electrohydraulic controls, midĆinlets,
necessary to demand that the applications. Competitive systems and mixed flow arrangements are
machine operator demonstrate require careful and lengthy spool just a few of the almost endless
outstanding skills to obtain development to match each features available.
maximum performance. operating section to its specific
functional load requirements. Since This application guide has been
By incorporating advanced each spool must be matched to its developed to assist in selection
stateĆofĆtheĆart valve element individual function, service support of the features desired to meet
concepts, the CMX provides velvet is costly. your system requirements.
smooth" controllability of the raw Additional assistance with your
brute force available from your The CMX family has been designed CMX valve requirements is as near
hydraulic system. No other system from the first line on the computer as your local Vickers distributor.
offers the flexibility to easily tailor screen with your needs in mind. With Vickers EZSpec CMX
individual function control to your Thanks to its modular element Program, which incorporates the
exact needs! construction, it can be easily use of pre-engineered components,
tailored to your exact specifications. he can quickly design, price,
Today's load sensing systems will Prototype system development and assemble, test, and ship valve
dramatically reduce the overall debugging is reduced to a matter banks that satisfy the requirements
power requirements of your of days rather than the traditional of most applications.
machine's hydraulic system by weeks or months necessary with
eliminating unnecessary losses competitive designs. OnĆsite service Consult your Vickers sales
when multiple unequal loads are is a breeze. Service and representative if special features -
operated simultaneously. production support inventory is beyond those shown in the
dramatically reduced. following pages - are desired.
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Table of Contents
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Valve Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Flow path/actuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Section sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MeterĆin element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Flow control meterĆin elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pressure control meterĆin elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pressure compensated pressure control spool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Flow limitation orifice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Load sensing check valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Load drop check valves - standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Load drop check valves with bleed orifice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MeterĆout elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Anticavitation check valves - standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Anticavitation module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Float function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
MeterĆout spool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Actuator port relief valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Hydraulic actuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Electrohydraulic actuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Special Features
MeterĆin pressure limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
MeterĆout poppet version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
MeterĆout spool version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Swing drive with free coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
High flow single acting CMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Swing drive with pressure controlled braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Free coast operation in neutral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Inlet Bodies
End inlet body - standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
End inlet body with load sensing relief valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
MidĆinlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Standard midĆinlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
MidĆinlet with reducing valve and anticavitation makeĆup flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
End Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Model Codes
Operating valve sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Valve banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Port and Mounting Hole Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Valve Bank Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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General Description
The CMX sectional valve is a A CMX valve bank is made up of an
stackable, load sensing, proportional inlet body, from one to eight valve
directional control valve, and can be sections, and an end cover (Figure 2).
operated by hydraulic remote control The valve sections are connected
(HRC) or electronic remote control internally to common pressure, tank,
(ERC) via integral electrohydraulic load sense, pilot supply and pilot drain
reducing valves. passages. Face seals between the
sections seal the connecting passages,
A characteristic feature of the CMX and the sections are held together by tie
valve line is the concept of separate rods and nuts. Threaded mounting bolt
meter-in and meter-out elements holes are provided on the inlet body and
(Figure 1). The meter-in element is a end cover.
pilot operated, flow force, pressure
compensated, proportional sliding spool The pump, tank, load sense and
and controls fluid from the pump to the electrohydraulic pilot supply passages
actuator. The meter-out elements are are terminated in the inlet body, and the
pilot controlled metering poppets, and pilot drain is terminated in the end cover.
control exhaust fluid from the actuator to Connections for the actuator and the
tank. Each meter-out poppet functions HRC are made at each section.
as a variable orifice between one of the Electrical connections for electro-
actuator’s ports and the tank port, with hydraulic valves are made at each coil.
the degree of opening proportional to HRC and ERC controlled valves can be
the pilot signal. used in the same valve bank.
A T B
MeterĆout MeterĆout
MeterĆin
Figure 1. Basic CMX Concept
The separation of the meter-in and

meter-out elements, plus the valve’s
modular design, permits a broad range
of control options to meet a variety of
load requirements. This is especially
desirable for a stackable mobile valve,
where a single valve bank must handle
many different functions.
The CMX sectional valve family consists

of two basic series with different flow
ratings – the CMX100 and the CMX160.
These valves are functionally identical,
with most differences being due to the
differences in their physical size.
Figure 2
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Operating Valve Section
The CMX valve section consists of three Flow Path/Actuation
basic parts: the main valve body, which
contains the main flow passages and Hydraulically Actuated
main control elements, and two control (Refer to following page.)
caps that contain the pilot circuitry. The When pilot pressure is applied to Port
one-piece control cap gaskets (Figure C1, pump flow is to Port B.
3), which provide a seal between the
When pilot pressure is applied to Port
control caps and the main valve body,
C2, pump flow is to Port A.
are also part of the pilot circuit, providing
a passage from the meter-in spring Electrohydraulically Actuated
chamber to the relief valve pilot stage
and the meter-out servo. This format (Click here for illustrations.)
allows for a wide variety of control When Solenoid A is energized, pump
options from relatively few basic parts; flow is to Port A.
thus the valve can be tailored to the
When Solenoid B is energized, pump
application at minimal extra cost. It also
flow is to Port B.
makes the valve quick and easy to fine
tune for a specific application.
Control Cap Gasket

Pilot relief valve Meter-in spring chamber
(electrohydraulic models)
Meter-out servo
Drain Pilot relief valve Electrohydraulic pilot spool

(hydraulic models)
Restriction (orifice)
Pilot supply passage

(electrohydraulic models)
Figure 3
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Cutaway views of the hydraulic and with schematic diagrams. The relief discussion to promote a better
electrohydraulic versions of the CMX valve pilot stages are shown in detail in understanding of the valve’s operation.
are shown in Figures 4 and 5, along the schematic diagrams used in this
Hydraulic Valve Section
Actuator Port “A” Return Port Actuator Port “B”

Meter-out
Poppet
Control
Cap
Load
Sensing Load Drop
Check Check
Valves
Pilot
Relief
Pilot
Pressure
Port “C1”
Pilot
Pressure
Port “C2”
Meter-in Meter-in Valve Gasket

Vent
Spool Chambers Inlet Port
B
A
C1 C2
DR T LS P DR
Figure 4
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Electrohydraulic Valve Section
Load Drop Check
Actuator Return Port
Meter-out Poppet Port “A” Pilot Relief
Adjustable Relief Actuator Port “B” (As shown in
(optional) Figure 4,
preceding
page.)
Electro-
hydraulic
Reducing
Valve
Spool
“A” Solenoid
“B” Solenoid
Pilot Supply
Passages
Load Sensing Valve Inlet Gasket
Vent
Check Valves Meter-in Port
Spool
Meter-in Chambers
B
A
Sol. B Sol. A
T DR PS LS P PS DR
Figure 5
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The main valve body is available as a CMX100-F2 (wide body and CMX160-F2 (wide body and
narrow body with an actuator port 380 bar (5510 psi) rating) 380 bar (5510 psi) rating)
pressure rating of 290 bar (4200 psi) Hydraulic Actuation - Hydraulic Actuation -
and an inlet port pressure rating 250 bar Dimensions: 201 mm (7.9 in) long x Dimensions: 243 mm (9.6 in) long x
(3625 psi), or as a wide body with an 59,0 mm (2.32 in) wide x 144 mm 75,0 mm (2.95 in) wide x 165 mm
actuator port pressure rating of 380 bar (5.67 in) high. (6.50 in) high.
(5510 psi) and an inlet port pressure Weight: 8,7 kg (19.2 lbs) Weight: 13,4 kg (29.6 lbs)
rating of 350 bar (5075 psi). Valve
sections with different pressure ratings Electrohydraulic Actuation - Electrohydraulic Actuation -
can be used in the same valve bank. Dimensions: 366 mm (14.4 in) long x Dimensions: 386 mm (15.2 in) long x
Valve section sizes and ratings are 59,0 mm (2.32 in) wide x 144 mm 75,0 mm (2.95 in) wide x 165 mm
shown below. (5.67 in) high. (6.50 in) high.
Weight: 10,4 kg (22.8 lbs) Weight: 15,1 kg (33.2 lbs)
Click here for port and mounting CMX160-S2 (narrow body and
hole sizes. 290 bar (4200 psi) rating)
Hydraulic Actuation -
Valve Section Sizes Dimensions: 243 mm (9.6 in) long x
51,0 mm (2.01 in) wide x 172 mm
CMX100-S2 (narrow body and
(6.77 in) high.
290 bar (4200 psi) rating)
Weight: 10,2 kg (22.5 lbs)
Hydraulic Actuation -
Dimensions: 201 mm (7.9 in) long x
Electrohydraulic Actuation -
47,0 mm (1.85 in) wide x 149 mm
(5.87 in) high.
51,0 mm (2.01 in) wide x 172 mm
Weight: 7,3 kg (16.2 lbs) Notes:
(6.77 in) high. Dimensions and weights for “G” and “W”
Weight: 11,8 kg (26.1 lbs) sections are identical to “F” sections.
Electrohydraulic Actuation -
47,0 mm (1.85 in) wide x 149 mm Click here for port dimensions.
(5.87 in) high.
Click here for valve bank dimensions.
Weight: 9,0 kg (19.8 lbs)
Ratings
Pilot, Tank and
Pressure Port Actuator Port Drain Port
Rated Flow * Hydraulic Rated Pressure Rated Pressure Rated Pressure
Model Series l/min (USgpm) Horsepower bar (psi) bar (psi) bar (psi)
CMX100-F/G/W 100 (26) 77 350 (5075) 380 (5510) 35 (508)
CMX100-S 100 (26) 55 250 (3625) 290 (4200) 35 (508)
CMX160-F/G/W 160 (42) 124 350 (5075) 380 (5510) 35 (508)
CMX160-S 160 (42) 89 250 (3625) 290 (4200) 35 (508)
* At 14 bar (200 psi) load-sensing pressure drop.
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The operating elements in the CMX Flow control meter-in elements NonĆvented meterĆin spools are
sectional valve can be divided into five generally used in meterĆout spool
“S*0” and “L*0”
functional groups: meter-in, meter-out, sections where actuator ports are open
load drop check valves, load sense The flow control element (shown on the to tank in the neutral position (M00**)
check valves and relief valve pilot following page) provides nearly constant and N00**).
stages. The electrohydraulic version flow for a given command signal,
includes additional solenoid operated independent of pressure drop across the
proportional reducing valves to meter-in spool and independent of load
provide pilot control pressure. Each pressure. Flow is proportional to
functional group is described in the command pilot pressure differential.
following pages. Pressure compensation, which is
achieved by utilizing flow forces,
Meter-in element minimizes load interaction caused by
the simultaneous operation of more than
The meter-in element ports fluid from
one function.
the valve inlet port to the “A” or “B”
meter-in chamber. The meter-in element In general, the flow force compensation
is a pilot operated, spring centered, characteristic of the CMX will satisfy
proportional sliding spool. The inlet port the majority of application
is closed in neutral. Two different requirements. CMX valve bank output
springs are available to provide different flow can be enhanced by use of a
meter-in cracking pressures (the pilot pressure compensated hydrostat in the
pressure required to begin flow from the pilot flow circuit. It should be noted
inlet to an actuator port). The area gain that, due to load interaction, competitive
(or slope of the metering curve) is the valves require separate pressure
same for both springs. The meter-in compensators for each working section
element is available as a flow control to provide similar performance.
type (S*0**) or a pressure control type
(S***). In the standard vented spool, fluid
passes through an orifice to the center
Low flow spool options are available for of the spool to the pilot pressure ports,
both the flow control meter-in element where it is drained to tank via the
(L*0**) and the pressure control meter-in HRC (hydraulic pilot models) or the
element (L***). The low flow option reducing valve (electrohydraulic
provides finer metering and lower flow models). Ball check valves prevent
capability than the standard S*** spool reverse flow through the vent when pilot
for functions where the full flow pressure is applied to spools.
capability of the valve is not desired.
Low flow spools are available for the Click here for MeterĆin Flow vs.
CMX100 only. Command Pressure curves.
Click here for CMX100 MeterĆin
Pressure Compensation curves.
Click here for CMX100 Low Flow MĆI
Click here for CMX160 MeterĆin
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Spring Meter-in Chambers Pilot Supply Thru Holes

Command Vent
Port “C1” Command
Port “C2”
Meter-in Spool Inlet Ball Check
Standard (SD) Model
B
A
C1 C2
Check Valves
For Vented
Meter-in Spool
T DR PS LS P PS DR
Non-vented (SN) Model
B
A
C1 C2
Meter-in
Element
T DR PS LS P PS DR
Figure 6
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CMX Meter-In Flow vs. Command
at 20 bar P-LS Pressure Differential
psi
0 100 200 300 400
90
300 80
CMX160 S*O**
CMX100 S*O**
CMX100 L*O** 70
250
60
200
50
l g
p p
m 150 40 m
“06” SPRING
30
100
20
50
10
“12” SPRING
0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Command Pressure, bar
(12V coil) 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Command
Currrent,
(24V coil) 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 mA
Figure 7
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CMX100 Meter-In Pressure Compensation

Model “S006” Meter-in Element
psi
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
200
50
Command Pressure
22 bar (319 psi)
150 40
20 bar (290 psi)
18 bar (261 psi)
30
l 100 16 bar (232 psi) g
p p
m 14 bar (203 psi) m
20
12 bar (174 psi)
50
10 bar (145 psi)
10
8 bar (116 psi)
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Pressure Drop (P–LS), bar
Figure 8a

psi
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
200
50
Command Pressure
28 bar (406 psi)
150 40
26 bar (377 psi)
24 bar (348 psi)
30
l 100 22 bar (319 psi) g
p p
20
18 bar (261 psi)
50
16 bar (232 psi) 10
14 bar (203 psi)

0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Figure 8b
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CMX100 Low Flow M-I Pressure Compensation

Model “L006” Meter-in Element
psi
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
200
50
150 40
l g
p 30 p
m m
100
Command Pressure
20
20 bar (290 psi)
50
10
10 bar (145 psi)
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Pressure Drop (P-LS), bar
Figure 8c
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(Flow Force Compensation)
psi
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
400
100
300 80
Command Pressure
22 bar (319 psi)
l 20 bar (290 psi) 60 g
p 200 18 bar (261 psi) p
m m
16 bar (232 psi)
40
14 bar (203 psi)
100 12 bar (174 psi)
10 bar (145 psi) 20
8 bar (116 psi)

0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Figure 9a

(Flow Force Compensation)
psi
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
400
100
300 80
l 60 g
p 200 Command Pressure p
24 bar (348 psi) 40
100 20 bar (290 psi)

20
16 bar (232 psi)
12 bar (174 psi)

0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Figure 9b
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Pressure control meter-in system by responding to changes in The pressure-flow relationship is shown
load pressure. For example, when in the Q-P diagrams on the following
element S****
driving a load at a given speed, if an three pages. The slope of the
This element (Figure 10) is similar to the obstacle is encountered, the load will constant-pilot-pressure lines is
flow control element, except the slow or even stop. This response, dependent on feedback piston diameter.
pressure control spool has a feedback which is typical of traditional open center The flow is independent of load
piston on each end. The meter-in bypass control valves, gives the pressure at zero load pressure, so a
chamber pressure acts on the area of operator better control of the system. constant pilot pressure line will intercept
the piston and opposes the pilot the Q axis at the same point, regardless
The pressure control spool also of its slope.
pressure opening the spool. The
increases the system damping ratio,
result is that, for a given input signal
which affects system stability and The meter-in chambers are drained by
(pilot pressure), the flow decreases as
response. By selecting the appropriate an orifice to the pilot pressure ports in a
the load pressure increases until the
feedback piston size (diameter), the manner similar to the S*0** flow
maximum pressure is reached at
system damping ratio can be tailored to control spool.
zero flow. By changing the input
the application.
signal, the maximum load pressure can If serviced in the field, care must be
be changed. (Click here for feedback piston taken to ensure the smooth end of
diameters in the model code.) the feedback piston is inserted into
For a constant load pressure, changing The larger the feedback piston, the the spool.
the input signal will change the velocity greater the increase in the damping ratio
of the load. This feature provides the due to the pressure control spool.
operator with a good “feel” for the
Meter–in chambers
Inlet
Command port Command port
“C1” “C2”
Spring
Feedback Vent
piston Meter–in
spool
C1 C2
Figure 10
15
CMX100 Meter-In Pressure Control Spool

Pressure vs. Flow
gpm
0 10 20 30 40
350 5
Command
300 Pressure
4
250
22 bar
(319 psi) 3 k
b 200
a p
r s
150 i
2
20 bar
100
(290 psi)
1
50 8 bar 12 bar 16 bar 18 bar
(116 psi) (174 psi) (232 psi) (261 psi)
0 0
0 50 100 150
Flow, lpm
Figure 11a

Pressure vs. Flow
gpm
0 10 20 30 40
350 5
Command Pressure
34 bar
300 (MAX.)
32 bar 4
250 (464 psi)
200 3 k
28 bar p
b (408 psi) s
a 150 i
r 2
100 24 bar
(348 psi)
1
50
8 bar 12 bar 16 bar 20 bar
(116 psi) (174 psi) (232 psi) (290 psi)
0 0
0 50 100 150
Flow, lpm
Figure 11b
16

Pressure vs. Flow
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
350 5
Command Pressure
300
4
250
22 bar 3 k
b 200 (319 psi) p
a
s
r
150 i
2
100
1
50
(116 psi) (174 psi) (232 psi) (290 psi)
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250
Flow, lpm
Figure 12a

Pressure vs. Flow
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
350 5
32 bar
300 (464 psi)
4
250 Command Pressure
3 k
b 200 28 bar p
a (406 psi) s
r
150 i
2
100
24 bar
(348 psi) 1
(116 psi) (174 psi) (232 psi) (290 psi)
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250
Flow, lpm
Figure 12b
17
CMX160 Meter-In Pressure Control Element

Pressure vs. Flow
Model “S506” meter-in element
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
350 5
Command Pressure
300
4
34 bar
250 (Max.)
3
200
b 28 bar k
a (406 psi) p
r s
150 i
2
28 bar
(406 psi)
100
1
(116 psi) 12 bar (232 psi) (290 psi) (348 psi)
(174 psi)
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250
Flow, lpm
Figure 12c
18
“S***” spool pressure constant flow independent of supply perfectly flat, changes in load pressure
pressure, to minimize function will cause slight changes in the pressure
compensation
interference. Since the spool does flow relationship, as shown below
The pressure control spool is pressure respond to load pressure and the (Figure 13).
compensated by flow forces to provide pressure compensation curve is not

psi
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
200
Command Pressure 50
20 bar
(290 psi) 45
(40 bar P–LS diff.)
150 40
35
l 30 g
p (20 bar P–LS diff.) p
m 100 25 m
(200 bar P–LS diff.) 20
15
50
10
5
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

gpm
0 10 20 30 40
350 5
Command Pressure
300 20 bar
(290 psi) 4
250 (40 bar P–LS diff.)
3
200 k
b
a (20 bar P–LS diff.) p
r 150 s
2 i
100
1
50
(200 bar P–LS diff.)
0 0
0 50 100 150
Flow, lpm
Figure 13
19
Flow limitation orifice to all sections downstream, its use is the meter-in element, while the pump
normally limited to the last valve in a maintains a constant pressure
Flow to a work function can be limited bank. The orifice is only effective if the differential between pressure and load
by the installation of a restricting orifice limited flow function is the highest sensing. The flow limitation orifice is
in the pump supply port of the valve pressure function for the pump. The available as a special order only.
section. Since the orifice will restrict flow orifice reduces the pressure drop across
CMX160 Meter-In Pressure Control Element

5.5 Dia. Flow Limitation Orifice
gpm
0 5 10 15
350 5
28 bar Command Pressure

300 (406 psi)
4
24 bar
250 (348 psi)
k
b 200 20 bar 3 p
a (290 psi) s
r i
16 bar
150 (232 psi)
2
100
12 bar
(174 1
psi)
50
8 bar
(116 psi)
0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
Flow, lpm
P–LS Pressure Differential = 20 bar constant
Figure 14a
20
Meter-In Flow Limitation

Orifice Selection Chart
Maximum Flow vs. Inlet Orifice Diameter
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
12
25 bar .450
CMX100
11
20 bar
CMX160
15 bar .400
10 10 bar
9 .350
m
m i
8 n
.300
7
.250
6
5 .200
4
0 50 100 150 200 250
Maximum Flow, lpm
Figure 14b
B
A
P
Flow limiting orifice
Figure 14c
21
Load sensing check valves from overrunning loads or inactive are centered (or whenever the meter-in
(neutral) sections from reaching the load sense signal decreases), all the
– standard design meter-in chambers. When one or more load sense check valves close, trapping
The -25 design CMX sectional valves of the sections in a valve bank is fluid in the load sense passage. A
are equipped with load sense check energized, the highest meter-in pressure provision to vent this trapped fluid must
valves (Figure 15) that are different from is presented to the load sense port, be provided to allow the load sense
the load sense shuttle valves provided which in turn controls the pump signal to decay and the pump output
on earlier models. The function of the output pressure. pressure to return to standby. Valve
load sense check valves is to supply the bank end covers are available with a
The load sensing pumps supplied by provision to vent the load sense port
highest active load pressure to the load
Vickers normally produce an output to drain.
sense passage, while isolating lower
pressure between 13.8 bar (200 psi)
pressure meter-in chambers from the Click here to see model code.
and 41.4 bar (600 psi) above the load
load sense passage. The load drop
sense pressure. When all the sections
check valves prevent the load pressure
LS Passage (Perpendicular behind

load sense check valves) Poppet
Spring Poppet
Spring
MeterĆin chambers
Load sense
check valve
B
A
T DR PS LS P PS DR
Figure 15
22
On systems which utilize the 0.5 mm pressure drop through each section. the load sense passage. If flow to the
bleed orifice, it is recommended for The cumulative effect of the pressure bleed orifice causes a pressure loss of
optimum performance that the orifice be drop through each section can be 0.7 bar (10 psi) per section, and there
located at the end of the valve bank significant, especially at higher load are eight sections between the valve
opposite the pump connection. On sense pressures, higher fluid viscosities, and the pump, then the pump will sense
multiple valve bank systems, the load and when many sections are present. a load sense signal of 194.4 bar (2820
sense connections should be made in The higher load sense pressures cause psi), and maintain an output pressure of
series, with the orifice located as far a higher bleed flow rate, and higher fluid 194.4 + 13.8 = 208.2 bar, which is
from the pump as possible. On viscosities (such as cold oil) cause a only 8.2 bar (119 psi) above the load
mid–inlet valve banks, the load higher pressure drop. If the bleed flow pressure. The result will be slower
sense-to-pump connection should be is toward the pump load sense port operation for that function. If the bleed
made at one end cover, and the bleed (Figure 16b), the pressure drop flow is away from the pump load sense
orifice located at the opposite end cover. subtracts from the load sense signal. (Figure 16a), then the actual load sense
The reasons for the above For example, assume a 200 bar (2900 pressure is supplied to the
recommendations are as follows: psi) load, and a pump load sense setting pump without flow induced pressure
of 13.8 bar (200 psi). When the valve is losses, and consistent performance can
Flow in the load sense passage to the energized, the 200 bar is presented to be achieved.
load sense bleed orifice causes a
RECOMMENDED LOCATION OF DECOMPRESSION ORIFICE

From A" port
Decompression orifice meterĆin passage
Load sensing
line
Active section From B" port meterĆin passage
Figure 16a
NOT RECOMMENDED
From A" port meterĆin
passage
Load sensing
line
DecompresĆ
sion orifice
Active section From B" port meterĆin passage
Figure 16b
23
Load drop check valves – clearance. Therefore, meter-in circuits, require low actuator port
spool-to-bore clearances are relatively pressure to be maintained in neutral.
standard large, minimizing hysteresis and making Load drop check valves with a bleed
The load drop check valves (Figure 17) meter-in spools fully interchangeable. orifice are available to vent fluid trapped
isolate the meter–in spool and the load in the actuator ports to the meter-in
sense check valves from the actuator Bleed orifice chambers. This feature requires a
ports. This feature makes it possible to meter-in element with drain orifices and
Certain applications, such as brake is available as a special order only.
maintain very low cylinder port leakage
release circuits and counterbalance
independent of meter-in spool-to-bore
Meter–in chamber Load sense Meter–in chamber Load drop check valve poppet
check valve Passage to actuator port B
Passage to actuator port A
Spring
Bleed orifice
(when req’d) Retainer
Meter–in
spool
Load drop
check valve
B
A
T DR PS LS P PS DR
Figure 17
24
CMX Sectional Valve Load Drop Check

Flow vs. Pressure Drop
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
250
15
CMX160 200
150
CMX100 p
b 10
s
a i
r d
100
5
50
0
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Flow, lpm
Figure 18
25
Meter-out elements 0.75 mm (.030 in.) orifice in the through the orifice in the meter-out
meter-out poppet. Since the pressure in poppet to the spring chamber and then
Meter-out control is achieved by using a the spring chamber is only partially to tank. This flow develops a pressure
pilot poppet-stem along with a offset by the actuator port pressure differential across the orifice in the
modulating meter-out poppet to form a acting on the annular area, the meter-out poppet, which subtracts from
simple hydromechanical bleed servo meter-out poppet remains closed the actuator port pressure, reducing the
(Figure 19). Actuator port pressure acts provided tank pressure is below actuator meter-out spring chamber pressure.
on the annular differential area between port pressure. When the pressure in the meter-out
the major outside diameter of the spring chamber falls low enough, the
meter-out poppet and the meter-out To open the meter-out poppet, pilot actuator port pressure acting on the
poppet skirt (or seat) diameter, and pressure applied to the meter-in spring annular area will overcome the
tends to push the meter-out poppet chamber is transmitted by a passage in meter-out spring chamber pressure and
open. The pressure in the spring the control cap gasket to the meter-out open the meter-out poppet, moving it
chamber acts on the full major O.D. piston. The force against the meter–out toward the poppet stem. This motion will
area of the meter-out poppet, and tends piston moves the poppet-stem from its tend to close the poppet-stem against its
to close the meter-out poppet. When seat and against the opposing spring, seat, reducing the flow-induced
the meter-out element is closed, the opening a passage from the meter-out pressure drop across the orifice and
pressure in the spring chamber is spring chamber to the tank passage. increasing the pressure in the meter-out
equalized to actuator port pressure via a Fluid then passes from the actuator port spring chamber.
MeterĆout poppet Tank port

Piston
Head
Poppet Ć stem
Spring Orifice Actuator port
Meter-out element
B
A
T DR PS LS P PS DR
Figure 19. The meter-out element is not pressure compensated,
so interaction problems with the meter-in element are avoided.
26
The meter-out poppet will assume a position results in a large increase in Meter-out poppets are rated according
position where the poppet stem-to-seat forces acting to return the meter-out to the actuator port to tank pressure
restriction is such that the reduced poppet to the balanced-force position. drop in bar across the poppet at the
pressure in the meter-out spring These forces are high compared to flow valve’s rated flow with the poppet fully
chamber balances the forces on the forces, so the meter-out poppet will not opened. Performance data is shown
meter-out poppet. The net effect is that close prematurely due to flow forces. below and on the following three pages.
the meter-out poppet follows the
poppet-stem position. The movement of Several different meter-out poppets are
the poppet-stem is controlled only by the available which provide different area
pilot signal and the spring it moves gains. A high gain poppet (low DP at
against. The position feedback gain of rated flow) provides better control when
the meter-out poppet is high, so a small lowering a light load. A low gain poppet
change in position of the meter-out (high DP at rated flow) provides better
poppet away from the balanced-force control when lowering heavy loads.
CMX100 Meter-out Flow vs. Command

“S03” (3 bar) Meter-out High Gain Poppet
psi
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
250 100 bar 50 bar

(1450 psi) (725 psi)
60
Pressure Drop (actuator port to tank)
200
50
20 bar
(290 psi)
l 150 40
g
p p
m 10 bar m
(145 psi) 30
100
20
50
10
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Figure 20a
27

“S14” (14 bar) Meter-out Medium Gain Poppet
psi
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
250 200 bar 100 bar
Pressure Drop (actuator port to tank) (2900 psi) (1450 psi)
60
200
50 bar 50
(725 psi)
150 40 g
l
p p
20 bar
m (290 psi) m
30
100
20
10 bar
50 (145 psi)
10
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Figure 20b

“S90” (90 bar) Meter-out Low Gain Poppet
psi
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
250
Pressure Drop (actuator port to tank) 60
350 bar
200 (5075 psi)
50
200 bar
l 150 (2900 psi) 40
g
p
p
m
100 bar 30 m
(1450 psi)
100
50 bar
(725 psi) 20
20 bar
50 (290 psi)
10
10 bar
(145 psi)
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Figure 20c
28

psi
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
110
400 Pressure Drop 100 bar 50 bar
(actuator port to tank) (1450 psi) (725 psi) 20 bar
(290 psi) 100
90
300 80
l 10 bar 70
p (145 psi)
m 60 g
p
200 50 m
40
30
100
20
10
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Figure 21a

psi
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
110
400 Pressure Drop 200 bar
(actuator port to tank) (2900 psi) 100 bar 100
(1450 psi)
90
50 bar
300 (725 psi) 80
l 70
p 20 bar
m (290 psi) 60 g
p
200 50 m
10 bar 40
(145 psi)
30
100
20
10
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Figure 21b
29

“S14” (14 bar) Meter-out Medium Gain Poppet
psi
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
200 bar 100 bar 110
400 Pressure Drop
(actuator port to tank) (2900 psi) (1450 psi)
100
50 bar
(725 psi) 90
300 80
l 70
p 20 bar
m (290 psi) 60 g
p
200 50 m
40
10 bar
(145 psi) 30
100
20
10
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Figure 21c

“S56” (56 bar) Meter-out Low Gain Poppet
psi
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
110
400 Pressure Drop 350 bar
(actuator port to tank) (5075 psi)
100
200 bar 90
(2900 psi)
300 80
70
100 bar
(1450 psi) 60 g
l
p
p 200
m 50 bar 50 m
(725 psi)
40
20 bar
(290 psi) 30
100
20
10 bar
(145 psi) 10
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Figure 21d
30
Anticavitation check valves For meter-out load pressures above 70 The following example is illustrative: for
bar sufficient momentum exchange a CMX160 lowering A to T a load of 138
– standard occurs, due to the high velocity jet from bar (2000 psi), 160 lpm (42 USgpm), 1:1
Cavitation protection is normally an actuator port exhausting fluid area ratio, open tank (no back pressure
provided by reverse flow through the impinging upon the opposite meter-out check valve), a type “56” meter-out
meter-out poppets. In this mode, tank poppet, to cause the opposite actuator poppet in the A port, and a type “07”
pressure above the actuator port port pressure to be higher than the tank poppet in the “B” port; the “B” port
pressure, acting on the meter-out pressure. This phenomenon is fairly pressure is 12.9 bar (187 psi) and the
poppet skirt area, opens the meter-out complex, since the opposite port tank port pressure is 0.5 bar (7 psi). For
poppet. Tank pressure is maintained pressure is a function of the load the same conditions with a 2:1 area
by a back pressure check in the tank pressure, load speed (or flow rate), the ratio, the “B” port pressure would be 7.6
line. Performance (flow vs. pressure tank port pressure, the area gains of bar (110 psi) and the tank pressure
drop) is shown in Figure 22 below and both meter-out poppets (poppet types) would be 0.7 bar (10 psi).
on the following page. and the cylinder area ratio.
CMX100 Anti-Cavitation Check Valves

Standard (Reverse Flow Thru M–O Poppets)
Flow vs. Pressure Drop (T A)
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50
30
28 400
26
24 “S03” Poppet
22 “S14” Poppet
20 “S90” Poppet 300
18
b p
16 s
a
r 14 200 i
12
10
8
100
6\
4
2
0 0
0 50 100 150 200
Flow, lpm
Figure 22a
31
CMX160 Anti-Cavitation Check Valves

Standard (Reverse Flow Thru M–O Poppets)
Flow vs. Pressure Drop (T A)
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40
“S04” Poppet
500
“S07” Poppet
30 “S14” Poppet
“S56” Poppet 400
b 300
a 20 p
r s
i
200
10
100
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Flow, lpm
Figure 22b
32
The meter-out poppet will remain closed due to tank pressure in the spring Anticavitation module
when the tank pressure is above the chamber, and the meter-out poppet
actuator port pressure and the meter-out closes and remains closed. Cavitation For applications that require minimal
servo is piloted open. In this case, the can occur under these conditions, which back pressure in the tank port, a bolt-on
poppet-stem opens and fluid enters the normally occur only if the “float” feature module (Figure 23) is available that
spring chamber from tank. The orifice in is used, or when reversing the direction provides anticavitation performance
the meter-out poppet restricts the flow of a moving load. superior to the meter-out poppet. This
leaving the spring chamber, so the module is only available on models
(Click here for float feature.) with the SAE 4-bolt flange. Modules
spring chamber pressure is nearly equal
Special meter-out poppets are available are available with single and dual
to the tank pressure. Since the actuator
with check valves which prevent reverse anti-cavitation check valves. Figure 24,
port pressure is lower than tank, the
flow into the meter-out spring chamber on th folloeing page, shows typical
force on the annular area of the
and subsequent uncontrolled closing of performance data.
meter-out poppet due to actuator port
the meter-out poppet. (Not available for
pressure is less than the opposing force
CMX160 “07” and “56” M-O poppets.)
Poppet Spring
Actuator port “A” Tank Actuator port “B”
T DR PS LS P PS DR Module
Figure 23
33
CMX Anti-Cavitation Check Module

Flow vs. Pressure Differential (T A)
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50
3.0
CMX100 40
CMX160
30
2.0
b p
a s
r 20 i
d
1.0
10
0.0 0
0 50 100 150 200
Flow, lpm
Figure 24
34
Float function To prevent cavitation caused by the

uncommanded closing of the meterĆout
A feature inherent in the CMX valves is poppets, meterĆout poppets with the
the float function capability which is reverse flow check valve or an
similar to the fourth position float antiĆcavitation module should be used.
function on manual spool type mobile
control valves. To activate the float Click here for information on
function, both control ports are antiĆcavitation check valves.
energized at the same time to the Click here for information on the
same pressure. This action pilots open antiĆcavitation module.
both meterĆout elements, while the
meterĆin spool remains centered due to Figure 25 gives performance data for
the balanced pilot pressures. Pressure typical applications.
drop from actuator port to actuator
port will depend on the meterĆout
poppet types employed and the
cylinder area ratio.
CMX160 “Float” Performance

Flow vs. Pressure Drop (B A)
Flow B T A (T Blocked)
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40
“A” Port “B” Port
Poppet Poppet
500
“S14” “S14”
30 “S14” “S04”
400
“S04” “S04”
b p
a 20 300 s
r i
200
10
100
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Flow, lpm
Figure 25
35
Meter-out spool meter-out spool versions are available;

(Click here to see model code.)
one is open in neutral, the other
A version of the CMX that replaces the This version does not provide meter-out
provides restricted flow to tank in
meter-out poppets with a spool is metering, load holding or relief valve
neutral. The restriction is equivalent to a
available. protection. This version can be used
0.75 mm (.030 in.) orifice.
with counterbalance valve circuits. Two
Port “A” Port “B”
Meter–out spool
B
A
T DR PS LS P PS DR
Figure 26
36
CMX100 Meter-out Spool Performance

Flow vs. Pressure Differential A-T
Flow A T
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50
10 140
9 “M00” Spool (Center)
120
8 “M00” Spool (Shift)
“N00” Spool (Shift)
7 100
6
80
b p
a 5 s
r i
60
4
3 40
2
20
1
0 0
0 50 100 150 200
Flow, lpm NOTE: Centered spool malfunctions
Figure 27a at flows above 200 lpm.
CMX100 Meter-out Spool Performance

Flow vs. Pressure Differential A-B
Flow A T B (T Blocked)
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50
10 140
9 “M00” Spool (Center)
120
8
7 100
6
b 80
p
a 5 s
r i
60
4
3 40
2
20
1
0 0
0 50 100 150 200
Flow, lpm NOTE: Centered spool malfunctions
at flows above 200 lpm.
Figure 27b
37
Actuator port relief valve This is the same passage that meter-out servo and meter-out poppet,
communicates the meter-in spring relieving pressure in the actuator port.
The actuator port relief valve uses a chamber to the meter-out piston. A The relief valve setting is adjustable by
pilot stage to provide a pilot signal to the restriction in the control cap gasket is shimming the pilot poppet spring, or by
meter-out servo that, in turn, opens the located in this passage between the using an optional adjustable relief valve.
meter-out poppet to relieve fluid to tank. relief valve poppet and the meter-in Relief valve override characteristics are
spring chamber (between the relief given in Figures 29 and 30 on the
The relief valve pilot stage consists of a
valve poppet and reducing valve on following four pages.
poppet, seat and spring (Figure 28).
electrohydraulic models). Flow from Adjustable relief valves are factory
When actuator port pressure overcomes
the relief valve through the restriction preset at 210 bar (3000 psi). The
the relief valve spring force, the relief
causes pressure to build on the relief adjustment range is from 100 to 290 bar
valve poppet moves off its seat and fluid
valve side of the restriction and is (1450 to 4200 psi). Adjustment
flows into the passage in the control cap
transmitted directly to the meter-out sensitivity is 45 bar (650 psi) per turn of
gasket (on hydraulic models, the relief
piston, which in turn opens the the adjusting screw.
valve poppet seat is incorporated into
the load drop check retainer).
Control cap Meter–out Actuator port A Tank passage
Meter–out poppet Actuator port B
piston
Load drop
check retainer
Relief valve pilot
stage poppet
Adjustable
Pilot relief relief
(optional)
Spring
Shims
Meter-in spring chamber Meter-in spool

Restriction in
control cap gasket
Gasket Actuator port
relief valve
B
A
Actuator port
relief valve
C1 C2
PS DR T LS P PS DR
Figure 28
38
CMX100 Sectional Valve

Relief Valve Override
“S03” Meter-out Poppet
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
400
300
4
k
p
b
3 s
a 200
i
r
100
1
Minimum Setting
0 0
0 50 100 150 200
Flow, lpm
Figure 29a

gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
400
300
4
k
p
b
3 s
a 200
i
r
100
1
Minimum Setting
0 0
0 50 100 150 200
Flow, lpm
Figure 29b
39

gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
400
300
4
b k
a p
r 200 3 s
i
2
Minimum Setting
100
0 0
0 50 100 150 200
Flow, lpm
Figure 29c
40

gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
400
300
4
k
p
b
3 s
a 200
i
r
100
1
Minimum Setting
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Flow, lpm
Figure 30a

gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
400
300
4
k
p
b
a 200 3 s
i
r
100
1
Minimum Setting
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Flow, lpm
Figure 30b
41

gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
400
300
4
k
p
b
3 s
a 200
i
r
100
1
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Flow, lpm
Figure 30c

gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
400
300
4
k
p
b 3 s
a 200 i
r
2
100
1
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Flow, lpm
Figure 30d
42
Hydraulic actuation Hydraulic actuation data is given below. Pilot Requirements:

M/I M/I Pressure: 34 bar (500 psi) max.
Pilot pressure is supplied to each
06" 12" Flow: 12 lpm (3 USgpm) recom.
section via two #6 SAE O-ring boss
ports located on each control cap. Pilot Pilot M/O Spring Spring Filtration: 25 microns or finer
PresĆ bar bar bar
drain connections must be made
sure (psi) (psi) (psi) Required shift volume (displacement):
external to the reservoir. External drain
is always the preferred configuration 4.2 6.2 11.4 Metering CMX100 CMX160
Crack
and MUST be used if tank pressure is (61) (90) (165)
M/I
high due to the installation or a back Rated 13.8 15.5 20.7 (neutral to 1.63 cc 2.56 cc
pressure check valve, or if high pressure flow (200) (225) (300) full stroke)
transients (“spikes”) are likely.
Tolerance: 1 bar M/O 1.01 cc 2.56 cc
It is important to note that the meter-out
servo is referenced to the valve bank
drain, while the meter-in spool is
referenced to the opposite port
command pressure. This requires the
HRC drain pressures to be considered,
since different drain pressures for the
valve bank and the HRC will alter
meter-in and meter-out phasing. Ideally,
both the HRC and the CMX valve bank
should be drained directly to the
reservoir via generously sized lines.
CMX160 Valve (Hydraulic Actuation)
Typical Meter-in Hysteresis
psi
0 145 290 435
200
50
Test Conditions:
“S006” Meter-in Element
20 bar (290 psi) LS
150 Pressure Differential 40
21 cSt (100 SUS) Fluid
30
l g
p 100 p
m m
20
150
10
0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Command pressure, bar
Figure 31a
43
CMX160 Valve (Hydraulic Actuation)

Typical Meter-out Hysteresis
Command Pressure vs. M-O Flow
psi
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
200
50
Test Conditions:
40 bar (580 psi) Load
150 Pressure 40
21 cSt (100 SUS) Fluid
l 30 g
p 100 p
m m
20
50
10
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Figure 31b
Electrohydraulic actuation As the command pressure rises (due to Solenoids are available with DIN
leakage), the feedback pressure standard 43650 plugs, Metri-Pack
Electrohydraulic CMX sectional valves overcomes the solenoid, and the pilot connector, or flying leads.
operate on the same principles as the spool moves to open the control port to
hydraulic valves, with the addition of an tank. The pilot spool modulates to Valves are available with either internal
electrohydraulic proportional reducing balance the feedback pressure against or external pilot supply. On models with
valve (Figure 32) to convert an electrical the solenoid output force, thus providing the internal pilot option, pilot pressure is
input signal to a proportional command an output pressure proportional to the supplied to the proportional reducing
pressure signal that operates the valve. solenoid input current. The pilot spool valve by an internal passage that is
The solenoid provides an output force and bore are designed for zero overlap, connected to the system supply
proportional to the input current that acts so deadband is minimized. passage in the inlet body. These models
on the solenoid end of the pilot spool. require that the minimum system
The pressure output serves as the pressure be maintained to the specified
When the solenoid is energized, the command pressure to actuate the CMX limits to assure proper valve actuation.
pilot spool is moved away from the meter-in and meter-out elements. The
solenoid, closing the command port to signal to the solenoid should be Electrohydraulic CMX valves may be
tank and opening the pilot supply to the conditioned to a pulse width modulated operated manually in the event of
command port. Command port voltage or current signal. DC power, up electrical control failure by depressing
pressure is supplied to the feedback end to the coil rating, may also be used for the manual override pin, located on the
of the pilot spool through the passage in “on-off” operation. end of each solenoid, with a screwdriver
the end cap gasket. When the feedback or similar tool.
pressure begins to balance the solenoid Supply Voltages: 12/24 VDC
force, the pilot spool closes the pilot Maximum Current: 1.4/.7 AMP
supply passage. Recommended
PWM Freq. : 100 Hz
44
End cap gasket

Drain Coil
Pilot supply passage
Pole face
Pilot supply
gallery Manual
override
Armature
Pilot spool Push pin
Command pressure passage
B
A
T DR PS LS P PS DR
Electrohydraulic
proportional reducing valve
Figure 32
45
Electrohydraulic actuation Since both electrohydraulic reducing Under certain operating conditions (high
valves are referenced to a common inlet pressure, fully shifted, and open
Internal pilot supply drain via the end cover, drain pressure relief valve), pilot drain flow can be as
Minimum system pressure: is not critical. Either an internal drain high as 4 lpm (1 USgpm) for each active
to tank or an external drain (preferred) section. Total anticipated drain flow must
Valves with Type “06” meter-in spring – is available. be considered when sizing drain lines.
19 bar (275 psi)
(Click here to see model code.).
Valves with Type “12” meter-in spring –
24 bar (350 psi) If high pressure transients are present in
the tank line, an external drain should
External pilot supply be used to avoid function interaction. If
Minimum pressure: the tank pressure is above 8.6 bar (125
psi), an external drain should be used to
avoid exceeding the pressure rating for
19 bar (275 psi)
the pilot passages (35 bar [500 psi]).
24 bar (350 psi)
Electrohydraulic Reducing Valve for CMX Control Pressure

Output Pressure vs. Command Current
Command Current, mA (12V solenoid)

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
30
28 Test Conditions: 400
26 Vickers EMVP-**-10
24 Controller
2.5 V Dither
22 34 bar (500 psi) External
300
20 Pilot Pressure
21 cSt (100 SUS) Fluid p
b 18 s
a 16 i
r
14 200
12
10
8
100
6
4
2
0 0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Command Current, mA (24V solenoid)
Figure 33
46
CMX100 Relief Valve Response

Actuator Port Pressure vs. Time
5
This plot demonstrates the actuator port pressure response
which can be expected when a load is abruptly applied to an
actuator, such as an excavator bucket hitting a rock while the
300 boom is being lowered. The response is system-dependent,
so actual performance may vary.
4
Relief Valve Setting: 220 bar (3190 psi)
3
b 200 Test Circuit k
a p
r s
100 L/min
i
100 A B
C1 CMX100 C2
1
P T
Rise Rate =
6500 Bar/Sec (93,000 psi/second)
0 0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Elapsed Time, mSec.
Figure 34a
47

5
This plot demonstrates the actuator port pressure
response which can be expected when a moving load is
abruptly stopped by switching the solenoid off. The
300
response is system-dependent, so actual performance
may vary.
4
Relief Valve Setting: 220 bar (3190 psi)
3
200 Test Circuit
k
b
p
a 100 L/min
s
r
i
2
100 A B
PP C1 CMX100 C2
1
P T
Rise Rate =
0 0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Elapsed Time, mSec.
Figure 34b
48

This plot demonstrates the actuator port pressure response

which can be expected when a moving load is abruptly
300 stopped by rapidly centering the HRC lever. The response
is system-dependent, so actual performance may vary.
4
Relief Valve Setting: 200 bar (2900 psi) 3

200
b k
a Test Circuit p
r s
100 L/min i
2
HRC
PP A B
100
C1 CMX100 C2
1
P T
Rise Rate =
0 0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Elapsed Time, mSec.
Figure 34c
49
Special Features
Meter-in pressure limitation

In this version (Figure 35), the orifice
restriction in the control cap gasket is
relocated to the inlet to the meter-in
spring chamber.
This feature limits meter-in flow at a

preset actuator port pressure.
Gasket
restriction
removed
1.0 mm (.040 in) orifice
Gasket restriction removed
MeterĆin
pressure B
limiting A
orifice
MeterĆin
pressure
limiting
orifice
T DR PS LS P PS DR
Figure 35
50
Special Features
Meter-in pressure limitation Since a pilot pressure of 4.2 bar (62 psi) The meter-in pressure limitation feature
is required to open the meter-out limits horsepower losses through the
Meter-out poppet version (with poppet, a significant reduction in flow, open relief valves of a function with
port relief valves) equivalent to 4.2 bar (62 psi) command relief settings below the system
pressure, through the meter-in spool will pressure setting. It is particularly
In valves with meter-out poppets, the occur before the meter-out poppet effective for swing functions where the
port relief functions in the normal opens. From the meter-in command vs. relief valves are set to limit maximum
manner. But because the orifice has flow diagrams on page 9, the reduction torque. On these applications, with a
been relocated, the relief valve pilot in flow is about 50 lpm (13 USgpm) for moving load, meter-in pressure
stage also applies pilot pressure to the the CMX100, and about 70 lpm limitation can prevent any losses over
meter-in spool, which tends to oppose (18 USgpm) for the CMX160. an open port relief valve. The meter-in
the command pressure. For example, pressure limitation feature should be
assume we are driving a clamp cylinder The total amount of closing depends on used with caution on functions where an
“P” to “A”. When the cylinder fully the command signal and is limited by overrunning gravity load is possible.
clamps, the “A” port relief setting is the relief valve override. When the With certain combinations of meter-out
reached, and the pilot stage opens and meter-out element is opened enough to poppets and cylinder area ratios,
builds pilot pressure to open the pass the full meter-in flow, further uncommanded movement may
meter-out element. This pilot pressure increase in relief valve pilot signal will occur. The use of the meter-in
also acts on the meter-in spool opposing not occur and, in turn, further shutoff of pressure limitation feature must be
the command pressure and tending to the meter-in is not possible. In Figure approved by Vickers Systems
close the meter-in spool, which reduces 36 the diagram shows the resulting inlet Engineering Department
the meter-in flow. flow as the load pressure changes while
the command current is fixed.
CMX100 Meter-in Pressure Limitation

Actuator Port Pressure vs. Inlet Flow
“S14” M-O Poppet, Blocked Actuator Ports
psi
0 1000 2000
200
50
Command Current 700 mA
630 mA
40
150
560 mA
30
l g
p 100 490 mA p
m m
20
420 mA
50
10
350 mA
0 0
0 50 100 150 200
Actuator Port Pressure, bar
Actuator Port Relief = 172 bar (2490 psi)
Figure 36
51
Special Features
Meter-in pressure limitation meter-in spring chamber. When the will completely shutoff flow before the
pilot stage opens, the resulting pilot meter-out spool will port fluid to tank.
Meter-out spool version signal is applied to both the meter-in and Thus, virtually no horsepower is lost
(no actuator port relief) the meter-out spools, opposing the when the function is stalled. This
command pilot pressure and tending to feature controls the maximum pressure
In valves with the meter-out spool option close both spools. Due to the phasing to a function at a setting below the
(Figure 37), a relief valve pilot stage is of the meter-in and meter-out spools system pressure setting. For a profile of
added (no relief pilot stage is present in (the meter-in requires a higher pilot actuator port pressure versus command
the standard configuration), and the pressure to crack), the meter-in spool pressure, see Figure 38.
orifice is located in the inlet to the
Orifice
B
A
T DR PS LS P PS DR
Figure 37
52
Special Features
CMX100 Meter-in Pressure Limitation

Model “SP006-M0009” (M-O Spool Version)
Actuator Port Pressure vs. Command Pressure
psi
0 100 200 300 400
140 2000
NOTE: The pressure setting is defined
130 as the actuator port pressure
120 with 14 bar (203 psi) command
pressure applied to the opposite
110 command port.
1500
100
90 p
80 s
b i
a 70 1000
r Test Conditions:
60
50 Inlet: P–LS Pressure
Differential = 14 bar (203 psi)
40 Blocked Actuator Ports 500
30 90 bar pressure setting
20 21 cSt (100 SUS) Fluid
10
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Figure 38
Swing drive with free coast High flow single acting CMX Both actuator ports must be connected
together externally by the user or by an
This function utilizes a meter-out spool This option extends the flow range for optional bolt-on block. The optional
and a pressure controlling meter-in the CMX valve on applications requiring bolt-on block is available only on the
element. Combining these features only a three-way valve (Figure 39, flange port sections. An option is
provides acceleration control with following page). The meter-in spool is available which uses only one meter-out
minimal braking. Typical applications spring biased to one end of its bore, and poppet when a large meter-out flow area
include swing drives and propel as it is piloted open, it ports fluid first to is not required.
functions where braking control is not the “A” port then to both cylinder ports
required or is accomplished by a simultaneously. The meter-out poppets The dual poppet meter-out version is not
mechanical brake. remain closed when lifting. For lowering, available for the electrohydraulic narrow
the meter-in spool remains closed. body “S2” sections.
For superior metering while lowering, Click here to see meterĆin vs.
different gain meter-out poppets can command pressure curve.
be selected.
Click here to see meterĆin pressure
compensation curve.
53
Special Features
High Flow, Single Acting CMX
DR T LS P DR
Figure 39
54
Special Features
CMX Single Acting Meter-in Flow vs. Command

at 20 bar P-LS Pressure Differential
psi
0 100 200 300 400
400
CMX100 “H006” 100
350 CMX160 “H006”
300 80
l 250 g
p 60 p
m 200 m
150 40
100
20
50
0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
(12V coil) 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 Command
Current, mA
(24V coil) 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Figure 40a
55
Special Features
CMX100 Single Acting Meter-in Element

Pressure Compensation
Model “H006” Meter-in Element
psi
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
400
100
300 80
l 60 g
p 200 p
m m
Command Pressure 40
16 bar (232 psi)
100 14 bar (203 psi)
20
12 bar (174 psi)
10 bar (145 psi)
8 bar (116 psi)
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Figure 40b
CMX160 Single Acting Meter-in Element

Pressure Compensation
Model “H006” Meter-in Element
psi
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
400
100
300 80
Command Pressure
l 22 bar (319 psi) 60 g

p 200 20 bar (290 psi) p
16 bar (232 psi) 40
14 bar (203 psi)
100 12 bar (174 psi)
10 bar (145 psi) 20
8 bar (116 psi)
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Figure 40c
56
Special Features
Swing drive with pressure recommended because of relief valve relief valve setting. Thus when driving a
override characteristics.) load, the relief valve setting is at a
controlled braking minimum, typically about 8 bar (116 psi).
The relief valve setting is controlled by To brake the load, the pilot pressure is
This feature provides meter-in pressure
the command pressure, which is decreased, which increases the relief
control, proportional pressure controlled
accomplished by a piston that is acted valve setting. The pilot pressure is
braking through the command pressure
upon by command pressure to oppose decreased until the desired braking
system, and blocked actuator ports in
the spring load on the relief valve pilot pressure is achieved.
neutral. To achieve proportional braking,
poppet. As the command pressure
the meter-out element is operated only
increases, the actuator port pressure Note: The adjustable relief valve
by a special relief valve pilot circuit
required to open the relief valve poppet option is not available with swing drive
(Figure 41). (High gain meter out is
decreases, effectively decreasing the valve sections.
MeterĆout servo
Bleed orifice
Relief valve poppet
Spring
Piston
MeterĆin Spool
B
A
C1 C2
DR PS T LS P PS DR
Figure 41
57
Special Features
Performance characteristics of the command pressure to drive the load at a pilot pressure minus the steady state
meter–out pressure control valve can be given speed; or, the equivalent braking load pressure.
plotted using Q-P diagrams. Figure 42a pressure (braking pressure plus the load
is the Q–P diagram for the CMX100 curve) can be obtained. To slow or stop the load, the command
“S406” meter–in spool. Figure 42b is the pressure is reduced. If the command
Q-P (relief valve override) diagram of To illustrate the operation of the valve, pressure is reduced to 16 bar (point F),
the “P03” relief valve for various assume the load is at rest and the valve the load will continue to be driven but at
command pressures and a relief valve is in neutral. Figure 42d shows a braking a pressure below the steady-state load
setting of 208 bar. Combining these pressure of 185 bar at point A, which is curve. The load will slow along the 16
diagrams yields Figure 42c (See Figure the relief valve setting, and the pressure bar line until the steady state load curve
42e for CMX160 version). Note that the that must be imposed by an external is intersected at G point. If the
back pressure from the opposite load to move the load. As pilot pressure command pressure is further reduced to
actuator port relief valve has been is applied, pressure begins to be applied 8 bar, the load will brake until the load
subtracted from the to the actuator at point B. When the stops. Here, the effective deceleration
constant-pilot-pressure lines, so the load pressure is overcome at point C, pressure at any given speed is the
pressure scale is the pressure drop the load begins to move. If the pilot braking pressure plus the steady-state
across the valve’s actuator ports. Now, pressure is increased to 20 bar, the load load pressure.
for a given flow and command pressure, will accelerate along the 20 bar pilot
pressure line until the output pressure By modulating the command signal, the
the pressure available to drive or brake operator has complete proportional
the load can be extracted. If an equals the steady-state load pressure at
point E. Note that the pressure control of swing driving and braking
assumed steady state load curve is pressures. This control provides
added (Figure 42d), the chart can be available to accelerate the load is the
output pressure at any given flow and smooth, precise control of high inertia
used to determine the required swing drives.
CMX100 Meter-in Pressure Control Spool

Pressure vs. Flow
gpm
0 10 20 30 40
350 5
Command Pressure
300 34 bar
(MAX) 4
32 bar
250 (464 psi)
3 k
b 200 p
28 bar
a s
(406 psi)
r i
150
2
100 24 bar
(348 psi)
1
50
(116 psi) (174 psi) (232 psi) (290 psi)
0 0
0 50 100 150
Flow, lpm
Figure 42a
58
Special Features
CMX100 Meter-out Pressure Control

Model “P03” Meter-out Element
gpm
0 10 20 30 40
0 0
MIN.
–20
16 bar (232 psi)
–40
–60
12 bar (174 psi) –1
–80
k
b –100
p
a –120
8 bar (116 psi) s
r
–140 –2 i
–160
–180 4 bar (58 psi)
–200 –3
–220 0 bar (0 psi)
Negative pressure indicates
–240 braking pressure Command Pressure
0 50 100 150
Flow, lpm
Figure 42b
59
Special Features
CMX100 Pressure Control Valve

Pressure vs. Flow
Model “S406-P03”
gpm
0 10 20 30 40
250
Command 3
200 Pressure
28 bar
(406 psi)
150
2
100 24 bar
(348 psi)
1
50
20 bar k
b (290 psi) p
a 0 0 s
r 16 bar i
(232 psi)
–50 12 bar
(174 psi) –1
–100
8 bar
(116 psi)
–2
–150
4 bar
(58 psi)
–200
–3
0 bar
(0 psi)
–250
0 50 100 150
Flow, lpm
Figure 42c
60
Special Features

Pressure vs. Flow
gpm
0 10 20 30 40
250
Command
D 3
200 Pressure

28 bar
Load Pressure (406 psi)
150
2
E
100
24 bar
(348 psi)
G
1
50

C
F 20 bar
b (290 psi) k
a 0
r
0 p
s
B 16 bar i
(232 psi)
–50
12 bar
(174 psi) –1

–100 H
8 bar
(116 psi)
–2
–150
A 4 bar
(58 psi)
–200
–3
0 bar
(0 psi)
–250
0 50 100 150
Flow, lpm
Figure 42d
61
Special Features

Pressure vs. Flow
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
260
240
220
Command Pressure 3
200
180
160
28 bar (406 psi)
140 2
120
24 bar (348 psi)
100
80
1
60
20 bar (290 psi)
40
20
b k
a 0 0 p
r 16 bar (232 psi) s
–20 i
–40
–60 –1
–80 12 bar (174 psi)
–100
–120
8 bar (116 psi) –2
–140
–160
–180 4 bar (58 psi)
–200 –3
–220
–240 0 bar (0 psi)
–260
0 50 100 150 200 250
Flow, lpm
Figure 42e
62
Special Features
Free coast (type “F” 43). In neutral, pressure in the meter-in chamber to the meter-out spring
chamber is low; thus, the meter-out chamber. Single “F” meter-out models
meter-out) spring chamber pressure is low, and the hold the load in one direction but not the
This option provides a free coast or float meter-out poppet will open when the other. The A*****F and B*****F models
operation in neutral. This is relatively light spring force of the hold the load in one direction but not
accomplished by a passage between meter-out servo stem is overcome. the other. Dual “F” meter-out models
the meter-out spring chamber and the During commanded operation, a check give a free coast or float feature in
corresponding meter-in chamber (Figure valve prevents flow from the meter-in both directions.
Check valves
B
A
C1
C2
T DR PS LS P PS DR
Figure 43
63
Special Features
CMX100 Free Coast Performance

“F03” Meter-out Poppet
Flow vs. Pressure Differential
gpm
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
25
400
Flow A T
20 Flow A T B
(T Blocked)
300
b 15 p
a s
r i
200
10
100
5
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250
lpm
Figure 44
B
A
T DR PS LS P PS DR
Figure 45. Swing Drive with Free Coast

(Utilizing meterĆout poppets and a pressure controlling meterĆin element)
64
Inlet Bodies
Standard end inlet body internal or external. For internal pilot through the pump port, and the “XP”
supply, an internal passage connects external connection is made through a
The standard inlet body (Figure 46) the pilot supply to the pressure port. For #6 SAE O-ring boss port (.5625-18
provides connections for pump, tank external pilot supply, this connecting UNF-2B thread).
and load sense. On electrohydraulic passage is blocked by a 1/4-28 UNF set
valve banks, a connection is also Click here to see other port sizes.
screw (.125 in. hex key) accessible
provided for pilot supply, which may be
Optional plug for external pilot

DR DR
T LS P
XP (plugged for internal pilot)
Schematic of standard end inlet
T T
LS
LS
P XP
P XP
CMX100 CMX160
Figure 46
65
Inlet Bodies
End inlet body with load Load sense pressure plus the spring is rated at 250 bar pressure (3625 psi).
load is balanced against the inlet An optional solenoid operated unloading
sensing relief valve pressure on the opposite end of the valve is also available which provides a
(CMX100 only) spool. When the load sense pressure direct path to tank when pump “standby”
plus spring force is overcome by the pressure is not desired. The unloading
This inlet body (Figure 47) is designed
inlet pressure, the spool opens allowing valve provides a 4.7 bar (68 psi)
for use with fixed displacement pumps
inlet flow to tank, thus controlling inlet pressure differential at 100 lpm (26
to provide a combined function similar to
pressure. When the pre-set maximum USgpm) and is open “P” to “T” when the
a variable displacement load sensing
pressure is reached in the spring solenoid is de-energized. The
pump, but at a lower system cost. In
chamber, the pilot poppet opens, limiting unloading valve is pressure rated at 205
addition to the system connections for
the spring chamber pressure (and then bar (3000 psi).
pressure, tank, optional load sense and
the inlet pressure) since the LS flow into
optional external electrohydraulic pilot An optional external load sense
the spring chamber is controlled by the
supply, the inlet section incorporates a connection is available for special
.050” orifice. Note that the pre-set
load sensing relief valve that maintains applications. Load sense connections
maximum pressure must be matched to
inlet pressure at a fixed level above load from other valve banks should be made
the spring(s) used, so the spools are
sense pressure and limits maximum at the end cover when a load sense
not interchangeable.
inlet pressure to a preset value. decompression orifice is used to
Two springs are available, which may be decompress the load sense passage.
The load sensing relief valve uses a
used separately or as a nested pair to The load sense decompression orifice
balanced spool concept to control inlet
give three inlet-to-load sense pressure should be located as far as possible
pressure. Load sense pressure from
differential settings: 10 bar (145 psi), 16 from the load sensing relief valve.
the valve bank is admitted to the spring
bar (232 psi) and 26 bar (377 psi). The
chamber via a 1.27 mm (.050”) orifice. Click here to see orifice location
load sensing relief valve
diagram.
Orifice
Spring Load sense

chamber Tank
Optional
unloading
Spool valve
Pilot poppet
Inlet
T
T
CMX sections
C1
C2
LS
P
P
Figure 47
66
Inlet Bodies
CMX160/100 mid-inlet Standard mid-inlet

The mid-inlet (Figures 48 and 49) The standard mid-inlet (Figure 48)
facilitates the use of CMX160 and provides connections for pump, tank
CMX100 valve sections in the same and external pilot supply (for
valve bank. The CMX160 sections are electrohydraulic valves). Internal pilot
mounted on one side of the mid-inlet, supply is available by omitting a set
and the CMX100 sections are mounted screw plug in a connecting passage
on the opposite side. System pressure between the pump port and pilot supply
and tank connections are made in the passage, and plugging the external port.
middle of the valve bank, rather than on Load sense and external drain
the end. connections for mid-inlet valve banks
are made at the end covers.
CMX160/100 MidĆInlet
Mid-inlet body
CMX 100’s
CMX 160’s
Internal pilot supply

(Plugged for external pilot supply)
LS
CMX 160 SECTIONS
CMX 100 SECTIONS
P XP T
Figure 48
67
Inlet Bodies
Mid-inlet and CMX100-PC** end flow is directed to the tank passage to motor is a typical circuit that requires
maintain a minimum tank pressure make-up flow.) The reducing valve
inlet with reducing valve and
under all operating conditions. should be set 0.69 bar (10 psi) below
anticavitation make-up flow the back pressure check valve setting.
Make-up flow is an anti-cavitation
This mid-inlet (Figure 49) incorporates feature. It is required in circuits where The CMX100ĆPC** end inlet is derived
two reducing/relieving cartridges to an overrunning load is causing an from the midĆinlet body. It does not
provide pilot supply pressure and tank actuator to move and draw more fluid contain machining for mounting
port make-up flow. The reduced pilot from the tank port than is being returned CMX160 sections. All other features
supply pressure can be supplied by the opposite actuator port, and a apply as described for the midĆinlet with
internally to electrohydraulic sections check valve in the tank line prevents reducing valve and anticavitation
and/or ported externally to HRC pilot fluid from being drawn from tank. (A makeĆup flow cartridges.
supply ports. The tank port makeĆup swing function powered by a hydraulic
CMX160/100 MidĆInlet
PRV2-10 cartridge (pilot flow)

Aux. drain port
Tank port
Drain CMX 100’s
Drain
PRV2-10 DR
cartridge
(make-up
flow)
Pilot supply
port (HRC) P1
LS
PS
Internal pilot T
supply (electro-
hydraulic valve)
Inlet
pressure
P2
CMX 160’s
Figure 49
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End Cover
An end cover (Figure 50) is required to the control cap drain galleries from Additionally, several optional features
terminate each valve bank. The end either side of the valve body. are located in the end cover:
cover provides a passage that connects
Optional Feature Function

Internal/external drain Provides choice of internal or external drain. Click here and see “Actuation” pages.
Auxiliary load sense Provides load sense series connection for multiple valve banks. Click here to see
“Load Sensing Check Valves”.
Load sense decompression orifice Provides load sense decompression to drain via a 0.50 mm (.020”) screened orifice.
Auxiliary “P” Port Augments “P” port in inlet body for special applications. Click here to see size chart.
Auxiliary “T” Port Augments “T” port in inlet body for special applications. Click here to see size chart.
Drain plug
(Removed for
internal drain)
Drain
Auxiliary “T” port
Load sense
decompression
orifice
Load sense in
CMX100 Auxiliary pressure port CMX160
DR LS
End
cover
B
A
T DR PS LS P PS DR
End cover (shown with load sense decompression orifice and external drain)
Figure 50
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Model Codes
Operating Section
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
1 Valve Series 9 Meter-in Cracking Pressure 14 Port Designation “B”

Load sensing 06 – 6.3 bar (90 psi)
12 – 11.6 bar (168 psi) 15 - 22 Repeat positions 6-13 for
Pressure compensated
positions 15-22
2 Valve Series 10 Meter-out Function
Equivalent positions (6 & 15) and
100 – 100 l/min (26 USgpm) rated flow S – Standard
(7 & 16) must be identical
160 – 160 l/min (42 USgpm) rated flow P – Pressure control (must have
external drain). When P is designators. Also, positions 10 &
3 Port Configuration designated in position 10 & position 19 must be identical when a
19, positions 11 & 20 must be “03” meter-out spool is required.
S – Threaded port SAE O-ring for a CMX100 and “04” for a
connection CMX160. 23 Actuation
W – Wide body threaded port SAE F – Free coast
O-ring connection M – Meter-out spool - fully open to tank E – Electrohydraulic
F – Flanged port Code 62 SAE 4-bolt in neutral (CMX100 only) H – Hydraulic (must have external drain
high pressure N – Meter-out spool - restricted opening in end cover)
G – Flanged port Code 61 SAE 4-bolt to tank in neutral (CMX100 only)
V – Standard with externally vented 24 Solenoid Voltage
standard pressure
port relief (Electrohydraulic actuation only –
4 Construction leave blank for hydraulic actuation.)
11 Meter-out Element
2– Sectional (∆P @ rated flow) G – 12 V DC
3– Sectional with module (requires F H – 24 V DC
00 – Meter-out spool, CMX100 only
or G ports). See code position 12 03 – 3 bar (44 psi), CMX100 only 25 Electrical Connectors
for module designator. 04 – 4 bar (58 psi), CMX160 only (Leave blank for hydraulic actuation.)
07 – 7 bar (102 psi), CMX160 only
5 Port Designation “A” 14 – 14 bar (203 psi) FL – Flying leads
56 – 56 bar (812 psi), CMX160 only U0 – DIN 43650 Spade plug only
6 Meter-in Function 90 – 90 bar (1305 psi), CMX100 only U1 – DIN 43650 Complete
S – Standard MP –Metri-pack
12 Meter-out Special Features
P – Standard with pressure limitation, (Leave blank when module is 26 Design Number
CMX100 only not required.)
L – Low flow, 0-40 l/min (0-11 USgpm),
A– Anti-cavitation valve T to A
CMX100 only B– Anti-cavitation valve T to B
H – Single acting high flow C– Anti-cavitation valve T to AB
(up to twice rated flow) H– High flow module (requires high
flow meter-in function)
7 Meter-in Designators
13 Meter-out Port Relief
N – No vents in meter-in spool
(Relief setting)
D – Vented meter-in spool (standard)
00 – Without pilot relief
8 Pressure Feedback Piston Dia.* 10-38 – Consecutive numbers
representing 100 bar (1450 psi) * When a pressure feedback piston is
0– No piston (flow control spool) indicated in positions 8 & 17 together with
to 380 bar (5512 psi) in
2– 1.6 mm (pressure control spool) increments of 10 bar (150 psi) a “P” in positions 10 & 19, relief settings
4– 3.6 mm (pressure control spool) below 140 bar (2030 psi) will result in
e.g. 14 is 140 bar. excessive leakage.
CMX100 only 99 – Externally adjustable relief** ** Not available with pressure control
5– 4.5 mm (pressure control spool) (factory set to 207 bar meter-out; i.e. P03*99 and P04*99 are
CMX160 only (3000 psi). not possible.
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Valve Banks with End Inlet
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Valve Series PC** – Inlet body with pressure 5 End Cover

reducing valve and anticavitation
C – Without LS (load sense) port, LS
2 Inlet make-up flow – CMX100 only –
decompression orifice or external
(Click here for port sizes.) SAE straight thread
relief vent port
S – SAE straight thread – CMX100 only F – With LS port and 0,5 mm (0.020 in.)
10 – Pressure reducing valve
F – SAE 4-bolt flange, Code 62, LS decompression orifice
only. Standard setting is 28
CMX160 only L – With LS port only
bar (400 psi).
G – SAE 4-bolt flange, Code 61, VV – With LS port and external relief
2* – Make-up flow valve only.
CMX160 only vent port. Only used with “V”
Indicate desired pressure
L – Load sense inlet – CMX100 only – meter-out function.
setting; e.g., 2B.
SAE straight thread A – 3,5 bar (50 psi) 6 Auxiliary Ports in End Cover
B – 7 bar (100 psi) (Click here for port sizes.)
** Load sensing pressure C – 10,5 bar (150 psi)
differential in bar P – Aux. P port
3* – Both pressure reducing
10 – 10 bar (145 psi) T – Aux. T port or gage port
valve – 28 bar (400 psi) –
16 – 16 bar (232 psi) S – Aux. P & T ports
and make-up flow valve.
26 – 26 bar (377 psi) Indicate desired pressure 7 Drain
* Unloading solenoid valve, setting with appropriate (end cover)
flying leads only letter as shown above;
N – None e.g., 3A. X – External drain port open
G – 12 VDC Examples: N – Internally drained
H – 24 VDC CMX100-PC10 8 Mounting Holes
** Unloading relief valve setting: CMX100-PC2B
With solenoid valve; CMX100-PC3C U – Inch threads
Range 10–210 bar M – Metric threads
3 Pilot Supply
(145–3000 psi)
Range codes 01–21 10 H – Hydraulic Click here for thread sizes.
= pressure setting in bar. N – Internal pilot supply – 9 Design Number
Example: L16G18 electrohydraulic
Without solenoid valve; E – External pilot supply –
Range 10–250 bar
10 Assembly Number
electrohydraulic
(145–3625 psi) Assigned by Vickers
Range codes 01–25 10 4 Operating Section
= pressure setting in bar. One required for each section, up to
Example: L16N24 eight sections. Letter indicates section
port configuration; i.e., S, W, F or G.
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Model Codes
Valve Banks with Mid-inlet
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
1 CMX160 Valve Series 6 Mid-inlet* 12 End Cover (CMX100)

MS –SAE straight thread ports with C – Without LS (load sense) port, LS
2 End Cover (CMX160) provision for cartridge valves decompression orifice or external
C – Without LS (load sense) port, LS MG –SAE 4-bolt flange ports relief vent port
decompression orifice or external (code 61) with no provision F – With LS port and 0,5 mm (0.020 in.)
relief vent port for cartridge valves LS decompression orifice
F – With LS port and 0,5 mm (0.020 in.) L – With LS port only
7 Mid-inlet Cartridge Valve(s) V – With LS port and external relief
LS decompression orifice
L – With LS port only 00 – No cartridge valves vent port. Only used with “V”
V – With LS port and external relief 10 – Pilot supply valve. meter-out function.
vent port. Only used with “V” Standard setting is 28 bar (400 psi). 13 Auxiliary Ports in End Cover
meter-out function. 2* – Make-up flow valve pressure
setting. Indicate desired setting, P – Auxiliary “P” port
3 Auxiliary Ports in End Cover e.g., 2B. T – Auxiliary “T” port or gage port
P – Auxiliary “P” port A - 3,5 bar (50 psi) S – Auxiliary “P & T” ports
T – Auxiliary “T” port or gage port B - 7 bar (100 psi)
C - 10,5 bar (150 psi)
14 Drain
S – Auxiliary “P & T” ports
3* – Pilot supply valve – 28 bar (CMX100 end cover)
4 Drain (400 psi) – and make-up flow valve X – External drain port open
(CMX160 end cover) (Indicate desired pressure setting B – Blocked drain (both internal &
X – External drain port open with appropriate letter as shown external drains plugged
B – Blocked drain (both internal & above; e.g., 3A). N – Internally drained
external drains plugged 8 Pilot Supply for Hydraulic 15 Mounting Holes
N – Internally drained Remote Controllers
U – Inch thread size. End covers, 1
5 Valve Operating Section (CMX160) E – External pilot port open hole each. Mid-inlet, 2 holes.
One letter required per section, up to 8 H – External pilot port plugged M – Metric thread size. End covers, 1
sections. Letter indicates valve section hole each. Mid-inlet, 2 holes.
9 Drain
port configurations; i.e., S, W, F or G. (mid-inlet) 16 Design Number
X – External drain port open
(MS mid-inlet only) 17 Assembly Number
B – Blocked drain (both internal & Assigned by Vickers
external drains plugged)
10 CMX100 Valve Series
* MG midĆinlet can be internally or
11 Valve Operating Section externally piloted. MS midĆinlet must be
(CMX100) either externally piloted or include a
pilot supply valve.
One letter required per section, up to 8
sections. Letter indicates valve section
port configuration; i.e., S, W, F or G.
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Port and Mounting Hole Sizes
Dimensions in mm (inch) – valve banks with end inlet and end cover
Pilot, Load
Sensing,
Deceleration,
External Drain Auxiliary T"
Model Pressure Port Tank Port & Cooling Valve Mounting Holes Auxiliary or Gage
Series Actuator Ports (Inlet Cover) (Inlet Cover) Ports (3 Places) P" Port Port
Metric Inch
.4375Ć14
12,7 (.50) M101,5-6H
CMX100ĆF (1.0625Ć12)** (1.3125Ć12)** (.5625Ć18)** UNCĆ2B (.5625Ć18)** (.5625Ć18)**
diameter 20,0 deep
.75 deep
.4375Ć14
M101,5-6H
CMX100ĆG 12,7 (.50) dia. (1.0625Ć12)** (1.3125Ć12)** (.5625Ć18)** UNCĆ2B (.5625Ć18)** (.5625Ć18)**
20,0 deep
.75 deep
.4375Ć14
M101,5-6H
CMX100ĆS/W (1.0625Ć12)** (1.0625Ć12)** (1.3125Ć12)** (.5625Ć18)** UNCĆ2B (.5625Ć18)** (.5625Ć18)**
20,0 deep
.75 deep
.5000Ć13
31,8 (1.25) M121,75-6H 19 (.75)
CMX160ĆF 19 (.75) dia. 19 (.75) dia. (.5625Ć18)** UNCĆ2B (.5625Ć18)**
diameter 18,0 deep diameter
.71 deep
.5000Ć13
31,8 (1.25) M121,75-6H 25 (1.00)
CMX160ĆG 19 (.75) dia. 25 (1.00) dia. (.5625Ć18)** UNCĆ2B (.5625Ć18)**
.71 deep
.5000Ć13
31,8 (1.25) M121,75-6H 25 (1.00)
CMX160ĆS/W (1.3125Ć12)** 25 (1.00) dia. (.5625Ć18)** UNCĆ2B (.5625Ć18)**
.71 deep
** SAE straight-thread O-ring connection.
SAE 4-bolt flange, standard pressure series (code 61).
SAE 4-bolt flange, high pressure series (code 62).
Valve banks with end inlet have three mounting

holes: two in inlet body and one in end cover. Valve
banks with mid-inlet have four mounting holes: two
CMX160Ćsize holes in midĆinlet body, one CMX160Ćsize
hole in one end cover and one CMX100Ćsize hole in the
other end cover.
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Valve Bank Dimensions
Typical End-inlet Valve Banks
End inlet body End cover End inlet body

CMX160 bank
End cover
CMX100 bank
B
B
50 (1.97) A A 27 (1.06)
35 (1.38) 39 (1.54)
Typical Mid-inlet Valve Bank

A
End cover Mid-inlet body A
End cover
B
B
CMX100 sections
CMX160 sections 27 (1.06)
35 (1.38) 86 (3.39)
Dimensions, Millimeter (Inch) – Operating Sections

C (length, not shown)
Hydraulic Electrohydraulic
Model Series A (width) B (height) Actuation Actuation
CMX100-S2 47 (1.85) 149 (5.87) 201 (7.9) 366 (14.4)
CMX100-F2/G2/W2 59 (2.32) 144 (5.67) 201 (7.9) 366 (14.4))
CMX160-S2 51 (2.01) 172 (6.77) 243 (9.6) 386 (15.2)
CMX160-F2/G2/W2 75 (2.95) 165 (6.50) 243 (9.6) 386 (15.2)
NOTE: Valve sections with different types of actuation, and/or different pressure
ratings and port connections, can be used in the same valve bank.
Click here for additional information on section sizes and pressure ratings.
See preceding page for port and mounting hole sizes.
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CMX Sectional Controls

Revised 3/95 536

Figure 1. Basic CMX Concept

The separation of the meter-in and

The CMX sectional valve family consists

Control Cap Gasket

Drain Pilot relief valve Electrohydraulic pilot spool

Pilot supply passage

Hydraulic Valve Section

Actuator Port “A” Return Port Actuator Port “B”

Meter-in Meter-in Valve Gasket

CMX100-S 100 (26) 55 250 (3625) 290 (4200) 35 (508)

CMX160-F/G/W 160 (42) 124 350 (5075) 380 (5510) 35 (508)

CMX160-S 160 (42) 89 250 (3625) 290 (4200) 35 (508)

* At 14 bar (200 psi) load-sensing pressure drop.

Spring Meter-in Chambers Pilot Supply Thru Holes

Meter-in Spool Inlet Ball Check

Standard (SD) Model

Non-vented (SN) Model

CMX100 Meter-In Pressure Compensation

CMX100 Meter-In Pressure Compensation

14 bar (203 psi)

CMX100 Low Flow M-I Pressure Compensation

10 bar (145 psi)

CMX160 Meter-In Pressure Compensation

8 bar (116 psi)

CMX160 Meter-In Pressure Compensation

100 20 bar (290 psi)

12 bar (174 psi)

CMX100 Meter-In Pressure Control Spool

CMX100 Meter-In Pressure Control Spool

CMX160 Meter-In Pressure Control Spool

CMX160 Meter-In Pressure Control Spool

CMX160 Meter-In Pressure Control Element

CMX100 Meter-In Pressure Compensation

CMX100 Meter-In Pressure Control Spool

CMX160 Meter-In Pressure Control Element

28 bar Command Pressure

Meter-In Flow Limitation

LS Passage (Perpendicular behind

RECOMMENDED LOCATION OF DECOMPRESSION ORIFICE

Active section From B" port meterĆin passage

Active section From B" port meterĆin passage

CMX Sectional Valve Load Drop Check

MeterĆout poppet Tank port

CMX100 Meter-out Flow vs. Command

250 100 bar 50 bar

CMX100 Meter-out Flow vs. Command

CMX100 Meter-out Flow vs. Command

CMX160 Meter-out Flow vs. Command

CMX160 Meter-out Flow vs. Command

CMX160 Meter-out Flow vs. Command

CMX160 Meter-out Flow vs. Command

CMX100 Anti-Cavitation Check Valves

CMX160 Anti-Cavitation Check Valves

Actuator port “A” Tank Actuator port “B”

CMX Anti-Cavitation Check Module

Float function To prevent cavitation caused by the

CMX160 “Float” Performance

Meter-out spool meter-out spool versions are available;

Port “A” Port “B”

CMX100 Meter-out Spool Performance

Active section From B" port meterĆin passage

Active section From B" port meterĆin passage