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Electrical Installation PVEP Electrohydraulic Actuator

Revision history Table of revisions

Date Changed Rev

September 2015 Minor layout revision DB

August 2015 Converted to Danfoss layout DA

May 2013 Code/part number CA

February 2010 Proportional valve body drawing updated; Basic concept/controller and PVEP drawing BA
updated

April 2007 First edition AA

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Contents
Literature references
PVEP electrohydraulic actuator literature references......................................................................................................... 4
Latest version of technical literature......................................................................................................................................... 4
Product overview
Product image................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Part number........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Theory of operation.........................................................................................................................................................................6
Closed loop control.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Concept.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Hydraulic schematics...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Electrical specifications.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Electrical installation
Pinout....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Pin compatibility...............................................................................................................................................................................9
Input/output matrix........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Mating connector.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

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Literature references

PVEP electrohydraulic actuator literature references

Literature title Description Literature number

PVG 32 Proportional Valves Technical Information Complete product electrical 520L0344
and mechanical
PVG 100 Proportional Valves Technical Information 520L0720
specifications
PVE Series 4 for PVG 32, PVG 100 and PVG 120 Technical 520L0553
Information
Instructions for PVG Series 4 for PVEP 520L0921
PVEP Compliant Function Block User Manual Compliant function block 11020634
set-up information

Latest version of technical literature

Danfoss product literature is online at: http://powersolutions.danfoss.com/literature/

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Product overview

Product image
PVEP electrohydraulic actuator

Part number

PVEP
PVEP proportional actuation DEUTSCH DT connector
Standard PVEP Danfoss 11034832

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Product overview
Theory of operation
The PVEP has two low frequency PWM inputs that determine the set point for main spool control in the
valve. This differs from the standard PVE programme where an analogue ratio metric signal forms the
input set point to the valve.
The PVEP will be available in two versions, a standard PVEP and a PVEP-F for valves with float position
option.
The philosophy of Danfoss electrohydraulic actuation, type PVE, is integration of electronics, sensors and
actuators into a single unit that interfaces directly to the proportional valve body.
Proportional valve body

Pp T T

Closed loop control

The PVEP and the PVEP-F feature an integrated feedback transducer that measures spool movement in
relation to the input signal from the main micro controller, and by means of a solenoid valve bridge,
controls the direction, velocity, and position of the main spool of the valve.
The integrated electronics compensate for flow forces on the spool, internal leakage, changes in oil
viscosity, pilot pressure, etc. with very low hysteresis and high resolution.

Set Point Solenoid Spool or Spool Position

Valve Bridge Piston

Feed Back Signal

Transducer

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Product overview
Concept
Basic concept/ Controller and PVEP
Spool travel
Proportional Float posistion
inch mm
- Driver
A 0.3
Control range
7.5

0.2 5.5
Sense

80% 90% PWM B ratio

Set point Position [%]
to
PWM - Driver
B
PWM A ratio

Sense
-0.2 -5.5

-0.3 -7.5

Valve
- +
11 - 32 V

PVE

V310137.A

The PVEP is driven by two low current PWM inputs, called PWM_A and PWM_B. The duty cycle of the
PWM signal determine the spool position.
Duty cycle definition
T = Period [s]

ti = Time impulse (< V bat)

ti tp tp = Time pause ( 0 voltage)

Duty cycle [%] = (ti/T) * 100%

In the PVEP the duty cycle of the pulse is measured as a true time difference measurement. The PVEP
interprets the duty cycle and positions the spool accordingly.

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Product overview
Hydraulic schematics
PVEP

Input
Us Signal

LVDT
PWM
Signal

Electrical specifications
The following technical data is from typical test results. For the hydraulic system a mineral based
hydraulic oil with a viscosity of 21 mm2/second [102 SUS] and a temperature of 50° C [122° F] were used.

Specifications
Supply voltage Vbat range 10 to 32 Vdc

Supply voltage Vbat maximum ripple 5%

Supply voltage Vbat over voltage (maximum 5 36 Vdc

minutes)

PWM control range (duty cycle) 10 to 80 %

PWM float position control PWM_A = PWM_B = 90%

PWM frequency 100 to 1000 Hz

PWM input voltage swing 0 to > Vbat

PWM input low voltage 0 to 0.6 Vdc

PWM input high voltage 5 to 32 Vdc

Input impedance (standard pull down) 5 kΩ

Input capacitor ——

Power consumption 7W

Error voltage (fault monitoring) No fault = 0 Voltage

Fault = Vbat

All connector terminals are short circuit protected and protected against reverse connection (and their
combinations).
The main spool position feedback via the LVDT enables PVEP to control the proportional valve main
spool very smoothly and accurately with a hysteresis of typical 3 to 4%. PWM frequency can be chosen
between 100 to 1000 Hz for A or B channel.

W Warning

It’s up to the customer to decide on the required degree of safety for the system.

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Pinout
Pin location

3 4
2 5
1 6

Pinout
Pin Function
1 PWM_A
2 Error
3 PWM_B
4 No connection
5 Ground
6 U DC

Pin compatibility

PLUS+1® module pin type/ PVEP pin compatibility

Pin Function
6 DOUT/PVG Pwr 1-3
1, 3 PWMOUT/DOUT/PVGOUT 1-3
5 Power ground -
2 Dig in

Input/output matrix

PVEP Input/output matrix

Duty cycle A-signal Duty cycle B-signal (pin 2) Function Error pin output
(pin 1) (pin 3)
0% 0% Neutral Low*
<10% 0%
0% <10%
≥10% ≥10% Fault (error) High
0% 10 to 80% B-port flow Low
10 to 80% 0% A-port flow Low
* If no internal faults are detected in the PVEP.

For the standard PVEP version full stroke is ±7.0 mm. An area between 86% and 100% DC is used for
failure detection, duty cycle in this area is defined as a fault and the failure detection circuit will be
activated.

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Mating connector

PVEP mating connector parts list

Description Quantity Ordering number
Connector 1 DEUTSCH DTO6-6S
Wedge lock 1 DEUTSCH W6S
Socket contact (14 and 16 AWG) 4 DEUTSCH 0462-201-16141

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