Parker Operation Manual Series D*FB / D*1FB with Integrated Electronics (2013)

Prop. Directional Control Valve

Operation Manual

Series D*FB / D*1FB

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Operation Manual

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Chapter

Page

Introduction

Order Code D*FB

Order Code D*1FB

Name Plate Example

Block Diagram of Integral Electronics

Characteristics of Valve Driver

Technical Data

Signal Flow Diagram

Safety Instructions

Symbols

Marking, Name Plates

Work at the Valve

Important Details

Intended Usage

Common Instructions

Liability

Storage

Mounting / Installation

Scope of Supply

Mounting

Operation Limits

Pressure Fluids

Electrical Connection

Electrical Interfacing

Operation Instructions

ProPxD parameterizing software

Screenshot

Hardware requirements

Cable Specification

Parametrizing connection

Parametrizing cable

Program Installation

Software Operating

Parameter overview for basic mode

Individual Description of Basis-Parameters

Parameter overview for expert mode

Individual Description of Expert Parameters

Error messages

Air Bleeding of Hydraulic System

Filter

Flushing

Maintenance

Trouble Shooting

Accessories / Spare Parts

Accessories

Spare Parts

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1. Introduction

D*FB

Ordering Code D*FB

Direct.

Nominal

Spool-

Spool

Seal

Command-

Option

Design

control

size

type

position

NBR

signal

series

valve

(see

(different seal

catalogue)

compound by

request)

Code

Nominal size

NG06 / CETOP 3

NG10 / CETOP 5

Code

Design

Spool/sleeve

design

Spool/body

design

Code

Spool position

Command

Code

Function

Connection

Option

signal

0...+/-10V

0...+10V > P-A

6 + PE

Pot.-supply

4...20mA

12...20mA > P-A

6 + PE

Pot.-supply &

0...+/-10V

0...+10V > P-A

W5 ¹⁾

11 + PE

command preset

4...20mA

12...20mA > P-A

channel

¹⁾ Factory set +/-10V

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Ordering Code D*1FB

Direct.

NG06

Flow

Pilot

Command

Valve

control

pilot *

(see

connection

signal

accessories

catalogue)

valve

Nominal

Proportional

Spool

Seal

Option

Design

size

control

type

position

NBR

series

(see

(other seal

catalogue)

compound

on request)

Code

Nominal size

NG10 / CETOP05

NG16 / CETOP07

9 ¹⁾

NG25 / CETOP08

NG32 / CETOP10

¹⁾ with enlarged connections

Ø 32 mm

Code

Inlet

Drain

internal

external

internal

external

internal

Command

Connec-

Code

Function

Option

signal

tion

0...±10V

0...+10V > P-B

6 + PE

Pot.-supply

0...±10V

0...+10V > P-A

6 + PE

Pot.-supply

4...20mA

12...20mA > P-A

6 + PE

—

0...±20mA

0...+20mA > P-B

6 + PE

—

Pot.-supply

0...±10V

0...+10V > P-A

& command

11 + PE

4...20mA

12...20mA > P-A

preset

channels

Valve

Code

accessories

Standard

Monitor switch

* as D1FV* separately available

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Name Plate Example

Block Diagram of Integral Electronics

Code F0/M0 (6+PE)

Parker D*FB/D*1FB proportional directional control

Code S0/G0 (6+PE)

valves have an integral electronic and requires only

one sole electrical common for the control system.

Different flow sizes, as well as command signal op-

tions are available to achieve an optimal adaption

S0: 4...12...20mA

for different applications.

G0: 0...±20mA

Characteristics of Valve Driver

The described integral electronic driver combines

all necessary functions for the optimal operation of

the valve. The most important features are:

•฀ digital circuit design

•฀ high dynamic constant current solenoid control

•฀ differential input stage with various command

signal options

•฀ four quadrant ramp function

Code W5 (11+PE)

•฀ MIN adjustment for deadband compensation

•฀ MAX adjustment to match the command signal

span to the valve operating range

•฀ optional reference outputs +/- 10 V for potentio-

meter supply

•฀ optional four parametrizable preset recall chan-

nels

•฀ standard central connection

•฀ compatible to the relevant European EMC-

standards

•฀ comfortable interface program

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Technical Data

General

Model

Proportional directional control valve, direct operated (D*FB), pi-

lot operated (D*1FB)

Drive

Proportional solenoid

Mounting Pattern

NG6 (CETOP 3) / NG10 (CETOP 5)

NG16 (CETOP 7) / NG25 (CETOP 8) / NG32 (CETOP 11)

Installation Position

Any

Hysteresis

D1FB*0/D3FB*0

[%]

< 4

D3FB*3/D*1FB

[%]

< 5

Ambient Temperature Range

[°C]

-20...+60

Protection Class

NEMA 4 (IP 65) acc. EN 60529

Vibration Strength

[G]

10 Sinus 5...2000 Hz acc. IEC 68-2-6

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

15 Shock acc. IEC 68-2-27

Weight

[kg]

NG6: 3 / NG10: 7 / NG16: 11 / NG25: 19.5 / NG32: 61

Hydraulic

Fluid

Hydraulic oil according to DIN 51524...535, other on request

Viscosity permitted

[cSt]/[mm²/s]

20...400

Fluid Temperature

[°C]

-20...+60 (NBR: -25...+60)

Filtration

ISO 4406 (1999); 18/16/13

Operating Pressure max. (D*FB)

[bar]

350 for ports P, A, B / 210 for port T

Pilot oil intern (D*1FB):

[bar]

350 for ports P, A, B, X / 185 for T, Y

Pilot oil extern (D*1FB):

[bar]

350 for ports P, A, B, T, X / 185 for Y

Electrical

Duty Ratio

[%]

100

Supply Voltage

[VDC]

18...30, ripple < 5% eff., surge free

Current Consumption max.

[A]

D1FB: 1.5 / D3FB: 2.0 / D*1FB: 1.5

Pre-Fusing

[A]

D1FB: 2.0 / D3FB: 2.5 / D*1FB: 2.0

Potentiometer supply

[V]

± 10 / ± 5 % max. 10 mA

Command Signal Options

[V]

Codes F0, M0, W5: +10...0...-10, ripple < 0.01 % eff., surge free,

Ri = 100 kOhm

[mA]

Codes S0 & W5: 4...12...20, ripple < 0.01 % eff., surge free,

Ri = 200 Ohm

< 3.6 mA = enable off, > 3.8 mA = enable on (acc. NAMUR NE43)

[mA]

Code G0: +20...0...-20, ripple < 0.01 % eff., surge free,

Ri = 200 Ohm

Differential Input Voltage max.

[V]

Codes F0, M0, S0, G0: 30 for terminal D and E against PE (terminal G)

[V]

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

[V]

Code W5: 30 for terminal 4 and 5 against PE (terminal PE)

[V]

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

Channel Recall Signal

Uch

[V]

0...2.5: Off / 5...30: On / Ri = 100 kOhm

Adjustment Ranges

Min

[%]

0...50

Max

[%]

50...100

Ramp

[s]

0...32.5

Interface

RS 232C, parametrizing connection 5pole

EMC

EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4

Central Connection

Codes F0, M0, S0, G0: 6 + PE acc. EN 175201-804

Code W5: 11 + PE acc. EN 175201-804

Cable Specification

[mm²]

Codes F0, M0, S0, G0: 7 x 1.0 (AWG16) overall braid shield

[mm²]

Code W5: 11 x 1.0 (AWG16) overall braid shield

Cable Length max.

[m]

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2. Safety Instructions

Common Instructions

Please read the operation manual before installa-

We reserve the right for technical modifications of

tion, startup, service, repair or stocking! Paying no

the described product. Illustrations and drawings

attention may result in damaging the valve or in-

within this manual are simplified representations.

corporated system parts.

Due to further development, improvement and

modification of the product the illustrations might

Symbols

not match precisely with the described valve. The

This manual uses symbols which have to be fol-

technical specifications and dimensions are not

binding. No claim may resulting out of it. Copy-

lowed accordingly:

rights are reserved.

Instructions with regard to the warranty

Liability

Instructions with regard to possible dama-

The manufacturer does not assume liability for dam-

ging of the valve or linked system compo-

age due to the following failures:

nents

•฀ incorrect mounting / installation

•฀ improper handling

Helpful additional instructions

•฀ lack of maintenance

•฀ operation outside the specifications

Marking, Name Plates

Instructions applied on the valve, i.e. wiring dia-

Do not disassemble the valve! In case of sus-

grams and name plates, must be observed and

picion for a defect please return the valve to

maintained legibly.

the factory.

Work at the Valve

Storage

Workings in the area of installation, commission-

In case of temporary storage the valve must be

ing, maintenance and repair of the valve may only

protected against contamination, atmospheric ex-

be allowed by qualified personnel. This means per-

posure and mechanical damages. Each valve has

sons which have, because of education, experience

been factory tested with hydraulic oil, resulting in

and instruction, sufficient knowledge on relevant di-

protection of the core parts against corrosion. Yet

rectives and approved technical rules.

this protection is only ensured under the following

conditions:

3. Important Details

Intended Usage

Storage

Storage requirements

This operation manual is valid for proportional di-

period

rectional control valves D*FB/D*1FB series. Any dif-

constant humidity < 60% as well

12 months

ferent or beyond it usage is deemed to be as not

as constant temperature < 25°C

intended. The manufacturer is not liable for warran-

varying humidity as well as

ty claims resulting from this.

6 months

varying temperature < 35°C

Outdoor storage or within sea and tropical cli-

mate will lead to corrosion and might disable

the valve!

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4. Mounting / Installation

Parker offers bolt kits:

D1FB: BK375, D3FB: BK385, D31FB: BK385,

Scope of Supply

D41FB: BK320, D91FB: BK360, D111FB:

Please check immediately after receiving the valve,

BK386

if the content is matching with the specified scope

•฀ Tighten the bolts crisscross with the following

of supply. The delivery includes:

torque values:

•฀ valve

D1FB: 7.6 Nm / D3FB: 13.2 Nm

•฀ operation manual

D31FB: 13.2 Nm, D41FB: 13 (63) Nm, D91FB:

The central connector assembly as well as the pa-

108 Nm, D111FB: 517 Nm

rametrizing cable has to be ordered separately and

are not included in the delivery.

Insufficient condition of the valve mounting

surface migth create malfunction!

Please check the delivery immediately after

Incorrect mounting resp. bolt torque may re-

receiving the shipment for apparent damages

sult in abrupt leakage of hydraulic fluid on the

due to shipping. Report shipment losses at

valve ports.

once to the carrier, the insurance company

and the supplier!

Operation Limits

Mounting

The valve may be operated within the determined

•฀ Compare valve type (located on the name plate)

limits only. Please refer to the “technical data“ sec-

with part list resp. circuit diagram.

tion as well as to the “characteristic curves“ in the

•฀ The valve may be mounted fix or movable in

catalog.

any direction.

•฀ Verify the mounting surface for the valve. Un-

Follow the environmental conditions! Unallo-

eveness of 0.01 mm/100 mm, surface finish of

wable temperatures, shock load, aggresive

6.3 µm are tolerable values.

chemicals exposure, radiation exposure, il-

Keep clean valve mounting surface and work

legal electromagnetic emissions may result

environment!

in operating trouble and may lead to failure!

•฀ Remove protection plate from the valve mount-

Follow the operating limits listed in the “spe-

ing surface

cifications“ table!

•฀ Check the proper position of the valve ports

and the O-rings.

Pressure Fluids

•฀ Mounting bolts:

The following rules applies for the operation with

D1FB: 4 pcs. M5x30

various pressure fluids:

D3FB: 4 pcs. M6x40

D31FB: 4 pcs. M6x40

The above information serves for orientation

D41FB: 2 pcs. M6x55 / 4 pcs. M10x60

and does not substitute user tests among the

D91FB: 6 pcs. M12x75

particular operating conditions. Particularly no

D111FB: 6 pcs. M20x90

liabiliy for media compatibility may be derived

use property class 12.9, DIN 912

out of it.

mineral oil

usable without restriction

HFA

oil-in-water emulsion

consultation required

HFB

water-in-oil emulsion

consultation required

HFC

aqueous solution (glycols)

consultation required

HFD

unhydrous fluids (Phosphor-Ester)

consultation required

For detailed information concerning pres-

Special gaskets may be available depending

sure fluids note VDMA-document 24317 as

on the utilized fluid.

well as DIN 51524 & 51502.

In case of insecurity please consult the fac-

tory.

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Electrical Connection

The connection Code W5 requires a 11 + PE fe-

male connector EN 175201-804.

The electrical connection of the valve takes place

by one common cable, which is coupled to the in-

tegrated electronic driver by a central connector

assembly.

The connection Codes F0/S0 requires a 6 + PE fe-

male connector EN 175201-804.

The female connector has to be ordered se-

parately under article nr. 5004711.

A female connector with metal housing is re-

quired! Plastic made models may create func-

tion problems due to insufficient EMC-cha-

The female connector has to be ordered se-

racteristics.

parately under article nr. 5004072.

The connecting cable has to comply to the follow-

ing specification:

A female connector with metal housing is re-

quired! Plastic made models may create func-

Cable type

control cable, flexible,

tion problems due to insufficient EMC-cha-

11 conductors, overall braid

racteristics.

shield

Cross section

min. AWG16/1.0 mm²

The connecting cable has to comply to the follow-

Outer dimension

12...15 mm

ing specification:

Cable length

max. 50 m

Cable type

control cable, flexible,

For cable lengths > 50 m consult factory.

7 conductors, overall braid

shield

The connection cable is coupled to the female con-

Cross section

min. AWG16/1.0 mm²

nector by crimp contacts.

Outer dimension

8...12 mm

Cable length

max. 50 m

Skinning lengths for the connecting cable:

For cable lengths > 50 m consult factory.

The connection cable is coupled to the female con-

nector by solder joints.

Skinning lengths for the connecting cable:

For the workmanlike termination of the crimp

contacts the tool # 932 507-001 - supplier:

Hirschmann - is required.

Do not disconnect cable socket under tensi-

on!

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The shielding has to be assembled according the

Electrical Interfacing

outline below:

Supply Voltage:

The supply voltage for the valve has to cover the

range of 18...30 V. The residual ripple may not ex-

ceed 5% eff.

The applied power supply must comply to

the relevant regulations (DIN EN 61558) and

must carry a CE-mark. The operating voltage

for the valve must be free of inductive surges.

Do not exceed the max. value of 30V! Non-

observance of this rule may result in perma-

nent damaging of the valve.

The increased inrush current of the valve

The backshell nut of the cable gland has to be tight-

should be considered when selecting the

en with a suitable tool. The target value for the tight-

power supply. A stabilized power supply with

ening torque is 4 Nm. Tighten the cap nut with a

overcurrent limiting feature should not be

torque of approx. 5 Nm after attaching the female

used. Due to the inrush current of the valve

connector on the socket outlet.

the current limit circuit may respond prema-

turely and create problems during energizing

of the supply voltage.

Incomplete tightening of backshell nut resp.

cap nut may result in automatic release of the

The operation of the valve is blocked if the

connection as well as degradation of the wa-

supply voltage polarity is interchanged.

ter tightness.

Follow the “instructions for use“ for installati-

Each valve requires a separate pre-fuse (ra-

on of female connectors made by other kind

ting: s. techn. data). Non-observance of this

of brands!

instruction may create irreparable damage of

valve resp. incorporated system parts.

The cable connection to the female connec-

tor has to take place by qualified personnel!

A short between individual conductors resp.

to the connector housing, bad soldering as

well as improper shield connection may result

in malfunction and breakdown of the valve.

The mounting surface of the valve has to be

carefully tied to the earth grounded machine

frame. The earth ground wire from the valve

connecting cable as well as the cable shield

have to be tied to the protective earth termi-

nal within the control unit. It is necessary to

use a low ohmic potential connection bet-

ween control unit and machine frame to pre-

vent earth loops (cross section AWG 6).

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Wiring diagram of supply voltage

Code F0/M0/S0/G0 (6 + PE)

Code W5 (11 + PE)

Command signal input:

The command signal for the valve will be connect-

Incorrect signal amplitude levels may disturb

ed to the difference signal input of the electronic

the functionality and can damage the valve.

driver. The solenoid current behaves proportional to

the command signal amplitude. Different versions of

The option 4...20 mA uses the “0 mA“ condi-

command signal processing are available, depend-

tion as breakdown-information. This means

ing on the valve type. These are described below:

the presence of an evaluable failure informa-

For the function description is assumed as signal

tion if the input signal line is interrupted. In

reference (0V):

this case the actuator drive will be switched

Code F0/M0/S0/G0: pin E, Code W5: pin 5

off. The drive will switch on when the input si-

gnal reaches a value of 3.8 mA, it switches

Details are shown from the technical specifi-

off when the command falls below 3.6 mA.

cations.

This determination follows the NAMUR-spe-

cification NE43.

The command input signal needs to be filte-

NAMUR is an association of users of process

red as well as free of inductive surges and

control technology.

modulations. Due to the sensitivity of the val-

ve a high signal quality is recommended, this

will prevent malfunction.

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Wiring diagram of voltage command input +10...0...-10 V Code F0/M0 (6 + PE)

valve

command signal

function

U D-E

control system

0...+10 V

U D-E

D*FB*F0

command

signal

U D-E

0...-10 V

function

D*1FB*F0

function

D*1FB*K0

Wiring diagram of voltage command input +10...0...-10 V via potentiometer Code F0/M0 (6 + PE)

control system

valve

The external potentiometer is fed

via the output “potentiometer sup-

potentiometer

command signal

ply”. To prevent this output from

+10 V

-10 V

overload, the resistance value of

5...10 k

-Up

the potentiometer should be within

a range of 5...10 kOhm. A nomi-

nal power rating of 0.1 W is suffi-

cient.

+Up

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Wiring diagram of voltage command input +10...0...-10 V

Code W5 (11 + PE)

control system

valve

command

command signal

function

signal

4-5

0...+10 V

4-5

D*FB

4-5

0...-10 V

function

D*1FB

Wiring diagram of voltage command input +10...0...-10 V via potentiometer

Code W5 (11 + PE)

control system

valve

potentiometer

command signal

function

+10 V

-10 V

U 4-5

0...+10 V

5...10 k

-Up

U 4-5

D*FB

U 4-5

0...-10 V

+Up

function

D*1FB

Wiring diagram of current command input +20...0...-20 mA Code G0 (6+PE)

valve

command signal

function

I D-E

control system

0...+20mA

I D-E

D*1FB*G0

command

0mA

signal

I D-E

0...-20mA

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Wiring diagram of current command input 4...12...20 mA

Code S0 (6 + PE)

command signal

function

valve

I D-E

12...20 mA

I D-E

control system

12 mA

I D-E

command

4...12 mA

signal

I D-E

actuator

< 3.6 mA

drive off

I D-E

actuator

> 3.8 mA

drive on

Wiring diagram of current command input 4...12...20 mA

Code W5 (11 + PE)

control system

valve

command signal

function

4-5

command

12...20 mA

signal

4-5

12 mA

4-5

4...12 mA

4-5

actuator

< 3.6 mA

drive off

4-5

actuator

> 3.8 mA

drive on

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Recall channels for internal command preset

At additive channel recall the internal signal presets

of the recall channels as well as a possible signal

Up to six corresponding inputs are provided for

at the external signal input will be added. The sum

channel recall of internal command presets. The

of the signal values is limited at 100%.

conjunction

options of the internal command channels may be

Example 1: Channel S1 = +50%, channel S2 = +20%,

selectable via the parameter E21. The following op-

external input signal = +5V (= +50%). The

tions are

sum is +120%, in this case +100% input

provided:

signal will be assessed.

•฀ priority dependent

Example 2: Channel S1 = +50%, channel S2 = +20%,

•฀ additive

external input signal = -5V (= -50%). The

sum is +20%, in this case +20% input

At priority dependent channel recall the channel

signal will be assessed.

with the lowest numerical designation has priority

against other

The preset channels are switched through during

simultaneously adressed preset channels.

the signal trigger at the dedicated inputs.

Example: Channels S1, S2, S3 are adressed.

More details are shown from the technical

Channel S1 has priority, the corre-

data.

sponding internal command will be

assessed as input signal.

The channel recall signals needs to be filte-

red as well as free of inductive surges and

The preset channels have priority against the an-

modulations. To prevent malfunctions a high

alog signal input for the external command.

signal quality is recommended.

Wiring diagram of recall channels

Code W5 (11 + PE)

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5. Operating Instructions

ProPXD screenshot

Basically the valve performs the task of converting

a command signal into a proportional spool stroke

with the highest possible dynamic. For these pur-

poses the input value will be electronically pro-

cessed and provides via a power amplifier stage

the required current for the valve solenoid.

ProPxD parameterizing software:

The ProPxD software permits comfortable parame-

ter setting for the module electronic. Via the clearly

arranged entry mask the parameters can be noticed

and modified. Storage of complete parameter sets

to floppy or hard disk is possible as well as printout

or record as a text file for further documentation.

Stored parameter sets may be loaded anytime and

transmitted to other valves. Inside the electronic a

Hardware requirements

nonvolatile memory stores the data with the option

•฀ PC with operating system from Windows® 95

for recalling or modification.

upwards

Features

•฀ Interface RS232

•฀ comfortable editing of all parameters

•฀ display resolution min. 800 x 600

•฀ depiction and documentation of parameter sets

•฀ connection cable between PC and electronic

module

•฀ storage and loading of optimized parameter

adjustments

•฀ storage requirement approx. 4 MB

•฀ executable with all actual Windows^® operating

It is recommended to select “small fonts” at

systems from Windows^® 95 upwards

the display setting, otherwise distortion of the

•฀ plain communication between PC and electron-

display may occur.

ic via serial interface RS232.

Cable Specification

Comfortable interface, see Parker freeware avail-

The connection of the valve electronic to a PC re-

able from infohcd@parker.com.

quires a special cable. It may be ordered under code

40982923. The cable has to be inserted between

an unused serial port COM1 or COM2 of the PC

and the 5pole socket connector of the valve elec-

tronic (parametrizing connector).

Before connecting of the parametrizing ca-

ble a cover plug has to be removed from the

electronic housing.

Attention! The valve electronic provides no

USB interface, but can only be parametrized

via an RS232 - connection. Therefore the usa-

ge of USB standard cables is permitted and

may result in damaging of valve resp. PC.

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Parametrizing connection

Parametrizing cable 40982923

The cover plug has to be re-installed after

completion of the parametrizing work.

Program installation

Software Operating

Please check before installation if the above hard-

Brief instruction for first startup:

ware requirements are met. If your PC has already

•฀ Connect the valve electronic to the supply voltage.

stored an older version of the “ProPxD” program, it

•฀ Connect the valve electronic to a PC via the pa-

has to be deinstalled by using the Windows^® - sys-

rametrizing cable.

tem control feature.

•฀ Click on the ProPxD icon to start the operat-

Program installation sequence:

ing program.

•฀ terminate the execution of other programs

•฀ After displaying the program resp. data base ver-

•฀ insert ProPxD-software CD

sion a program window opens and the connect-

•฀ execute the file “setup.exe”

ed valve will be automatically identified (possibly

a manual identification via the button “Receive

•฀ follow the instructions on the screen

all” is necessary).

Answer the question, if an older version should be

•฀ Select the desired version via the menu “Op-

overwritten, with “ok”. During the installation you

tions/Optionen” with the menu item “Language/

may change destination drive resp. installation

path, if needed (i.e. if the storage space on drive

Sprache”.

“c” is not sufficient).

•฀ The valve specific default parameters are already

Please answer also “ok” if at the end of the instal-

available within the parameter table.

lation the program reports any system information.

•฀ Individual parameters may be selected via

After successful installation the desktop display

mouse or the arrow buttons at the center of the

shows the ProPxD icon for starting the program.

program screen.

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•฀ Parameter changes are possible via mouse or

A horizontal bar graph readout between

the arrow buttons on the bottom left within the

the communication buttons shows the data

program screen, also the parameter values may

transfer state.

be edited via the keyboard.

Because the ProPxD program has also offline

•฀ Modified parameters will be stored via the “En-

ter” key or via the button “Update list”.

(i.e. without connection to the valve) function-

ality, a manual pre-selection of the parameters

•฀ After completing of all modifications, the entire

is possible. After selection of the valve type

parameter set may be transmitted to the valve

via the menu “Options” the parameters may

via the button “send all”, also the parameters

be set and stored for later transmission.

will be nonvolatile stored.

Note the design series while selection of the

•฀ The chosen parameters may be optionally stored

valve!

on the PC via the “File”-menu with the menu item

“Save as”, data retrieving is always possible via

The “File” menu provides the functions “Printer

the function “Load out of database”

setup”, “Print preview” and “Print”. The print pre-

view includes the option for parameter set storage

Extended functions:

as text file (format .txt) prior to further processing.

The user software is shared into 2 parameter

The “Options” menu provides also the selection of

ranges:

the RS232 interface port via the menu item “Port”.

Via the menu item “Load out of database” previ-

•฀ basic mode

ously stored parameter sets may be loaded.

•฀ expert mode

Adjustment parameters

For normal startup the basic mode is absolutely suf-

The available parameters may be divided into

ficient. It permits the setting of all application spe-

multiple groups and are characterized by different

cific parameters to match the valve function with

letters:

the task setting.

S-parameters

In case of special applications the valve parame-

P-parameters

ters may be adapted via the expert mode.

E-parameters

The operating mode may be selected from the “Op-

tions”- menu and remains after terminating and re-

start of the program.

Changing of expert parameters is only permit-

ted for qualified personnel. Incorrect settings

may lead to malfunction! In case of parameter

changes shut the drive down!

To prevent an unauthorized access for the ex-

pert mode, a pass word is requested. The name is

“parker” and cannot be changed. Thus additional-

ly to the button “Default” for loading of the default

parameters, the button “Send parameter” appears

in the “Expert”-operating mode. This button trans-

mits only the setting of one single parameter to the

connected valve. Thus a quick tuning of single pa-

rameters is permitted during the setup.

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Parameter overview for basic mode

Parameter Range

Default

Parameter

Description

Unit

Comment

from

up to

Setting

internal Sollwert S1

-100

100

0.0

internal Sollwert S2

-100

100

0.0

code W5 only

internal Sollwert S3

-100

100

0.0

internal Sollwert S4

-100

100

0.0

ramp accel. channel A

32500

ramp decel. channel A

32500

ramp accel. channel B

32500

ramp decel. channel B

32500

MAX channel A

50.0

100.0

MAX channel B

50.0

100.0

MIN channel A

0.0

50.0

0.0

MIN channel B

0.0

50.0

0.0

P11

polarity command

1 = ±10V

E17

option command

1 = ±10V

code W5 only

3 = 4-20mA

cable break detection

0 = ±10V

codes S0 & W5

E19

0 = +/-10V

command

1 = 4-20mA

only

0 = 1%

E25

MIN operating threshold

0 = 1%

1 = 0.01%

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Individual Description of Basic Parameters

Adjustment of the internal command signal channel S1.

command signal S1

To attenuate of an external accessible command signal.

Adjustment of the internal command signal channel S2.

command signal S2

To attenuate of an external accessible command signal.

Adjustment of the internal command signal channel S3.

command signal S3

To attenuate of an external accessible command signal.

Adjustment of the internal command signal channel S4.

command signal S4

To attenuate of an external accessible command signal.

Adjustment of ramp rate for increasing of the positive signal polarity.

ramp accel. channel A

To avoid switching noise.

Adjustment of ramp rate for decreasing of the positive signal polarity.

ramp decel. channel A

To avoid switching noise.

Adjustment of ramp rate for increasing of the negative signal polarity.

ramp accel. channel B

To avoid switching noise.

Adjustment of ramp rate for decreasing of the negative signal polarity.

ramp decel. channel B

To avoid switching noise.

Adjustment of maximum signal span for positive output signal.

MAX +

To match the command signal span to the valve operating range.

Adjustment of maximum signal span for negative output signal.

MAX -

To match the command signal span to the valve operating range.

Adjustment for positive output signal step at 0,1% command signal.

MIN +

To compensate for the overlap of the valve spool.

Adjustment for negative output signal step at 0,1% command signal.

MIN -

To compensate for the overlap of the valve spool.

P11

Adjustment of the command signal polarity.

command signal polarity

To match the command signal polarity to the valve operating direction.

E17

Adjustment of the command signal option.

type of command signal

To match the command signal input to the input signal mode.

device

E19

Adjustment of the operating mode for the command cable break

cable break detection

detection. To turn on resp. off of the cable break detection of the

command

command signal at a selected command signal option of 4...20 mA.

E25

Adjustment of the MIN operating threshold.

MIN operating threshold

To match the response sensitivity for the MIN-stroke step.

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Parameter overview for expert mode

Para-

Parameter Range

Description

Unit

Default Setting

Comment

meter

from

up to

S11

ramp for int. command S1

32500

S12

ramp for int. command S2

32500

S13

ramp for int. command S3

32500

S14

ramp for int. command S4

32500

S17

default ramp

32500

dither amplitude

10.0

dither frequency

300

option internal command

0 = priority dependent

0 = priority

E21

signal conjunction

1 = additive

dependent

0 = quadrant dependent

int. command signal

(S5...8)

0 = quadrant

Code W5

E22

ramp function

1 = int.

command depend.

dependent

only

(S11...14)

int. command signal

0 = standard

E83

0 = standard

functionality

1 = special option DFL

Individual Description of Expert Parameters

S11

Adjustment of the ramp rate for the internal command signal channel S1.

ramp for internal

To avoid switching noise.

command signal 1

S12

Adjustment of the ramp rate for the internal command signal channel S2.

ramp for internal

To avoid switching noise.

command signal 2

S13

Adjustment of the ramp rate for the internal command signal channel S3.

ramp for internal

To avoid switching noise.

command signal 3

S14

Adjustment of the ramp rate for the internal command signal channel S4.

ramp for internal

To avoid switching noise.

command signal 4

S17

Adjustment of the ramp rate for the default ramp.

default ramp

To avoid switching noise.

Adjustment of dither amplitude.

dither amplitude

To reduce the influence of solenoid friction.

Adjustment of dither frequency.

dither frequency

To match the dither signal to the valve dynamic.

E21

Adjustment of the conjunction for the internal command signals.

internal command signal

To match the command signal logic.

conjunction

E22

Adjustment of the ramp function for the internal command signals.

internal command signal

To match the ramp functionality.

ramp function

E83

Adjustment of the functionality for the internal command signals.

internal command signal

To match for the special option DFL.

functionality

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Error messages

Malfunctions when using the ProPxD software

program will be indicated via appropriate failure

messages.

Failure messages and corrective actions:

Failure message

Description/corrective action

The Com Port is not available!

Terminate the other program, or quit the message and select an-

other RS-232 port via the menu “Options > Port”. Afterwards recon-

nect the parametrizing cable.

Unable to open COM port

Com port is not available. Quit the message and select another

RS-232 port via the menu “Options > Port”. Afterwards reconnect

the parametrizing cable.

There is no module/valve con-

No data exchange possible. Either the electronic has been re-

nected or the communication

moved, the port is mismatched, or the connection will be disturbed

is disturbed! Please check

by strong electrical fields. Check if the Com port is set for “9600, 8,

also the interface!

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

Wrong password

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

Wrong input

An unvalid character or a value outside the permitted range has

been used at parameter entry.

Keep the entered para-

During parameter loading from the electronics memory the preset

meters?

parameters from the left hand screen display may be rejected or

maintained.

The chosen module/valve

In principle, parameters dedicated to a type which deviates from

isn´t the same as the con-

the connected valve may be edited. However, for data transmitting

nected hardware. Attention!

the correct valve has to be connected. If parameters will be loaded

Unsaved parameters will be

from a valve which deviates from the selected one, the param-

lost.

eters from the left hand side screen display of the program will be

overwritten.

The chosen hardware isn´t

The wrong valve type has been selected from the database, after-

the same as the connected

wards the function “send all” has been executed.

module/valve.

Attention! Factory settings

Default parameters has been read out from the database instead

will be changed! Transmit

from the valve via the function “receive all”.

anyhow?

file name.pxd already exists.

The file name already exists within the indicated directory. Select

Do you want to replace the

another name, another directory or overwrite the existing file with

file?

“OK”.

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Air Bleeding of Hydraulic System

6. Maintenance

During initial startup, after an oil change as well

Service work may only be carried out by quali-

as after the opening of lines or valves the hydrau-

fied personnel. Detailed knowledge of the ma-

lic system must be air bleeded. Air in the hydraulic

chine functions concerning switching on and

system is very disadvantageous and therefore un-

off as well as of the required safety relevant

desirable for the control system. The pipeline net-

technical tasks is required!

work is vented at its highest point. The fitting may

be loosened a little so that the air can escape with

Periodical maintenance is essential for the longevity

only a small amount of oil loss. When the oil is no

of the system and guarantees reliability and avail-

longer foaming, the fitting is re-tightened. Afterwards

ability. The following properties of the system has

all functions are run through, one after the other, in

to be checked in continuous short time intervals:

no-load operation with low pressure and with full

•฀ oil level in the tank

cylinder stroke. Afterwards the system should be

vented once more.

•฀ max. working temperature

•฀ condition of the pressure fluid (visual inspection,

After air bleeding the oil level in the tank must

colour and smell of hydraulic fluid)

be checked, and refilled as necessary!

•฀ working pressure levels

Filter

•฀ gas pre-load pressure on the pressure accumu-

lator

The function and lifetime of the valve are strongly

affected by the cleanliness of the fluid.

•฀ leakage on all system components

Dirt is the greatest enemy of the hydraulic

•฀ condition of filter elements

system!

•฀ condition of hose lines

•฀ cleanliness of components

There are three important sources of dirt to watch

for:

After a certain operating duration a change of the

•฀ contamination arising during installation

hydraulic fluid is required. The frequency of change

•฀ contamination arising during operation, friction

depends from the following circumstances:

wear

•฀ kind resp. grade of the pressure fluid

•฀ impurities from the environment

•฀ filtering

Basically a purity level class of 7 acc. NAS 1638

•฀ operating temperature and environmental con-

is required.

ditions

Pay attention to maintenance details!

Flushing

It is recommended to flush the long pipelines by

short circuiting the pressure and return lines, es-

pecially for large, central pressure oil stations. This

prevents the installation dirt from entering the valve.

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7. Trouble Shooting

Basis of troubleshooting is always a systematic

For suspect of a sluggish spool the valve may

approach. At first the following questions have to

be flushed with clean pressure fluid.

be checked:

Troubleshooting in a hydraulic system requires

•฀ Are there practical experiences with similar

in either case a systematic approach. The

failures?

work may exclusively be performed by quali-

•฀ Have system adjustments been changed?

fied personnel, as it requires detailed know-

ledge about function and construction of the

Afterwards starting of troubleshooting by means of

system. Reversals or dissassemblings may

a priority list of the most likely reasons.

not be taken imprudently! Prior to the works

it has to be clarified, if the system has been

operated properly until the failure occured.

malfunction at hydraulic load runtime

- generally no function

- high frequent oscillation

- low frequent oscillation

- one way operation only

- speed variations at unchanging command

- different speeds depending on travel direction

- speed too low

- drifting without command

possible reasons for malfunction

corrective actions

hydraulic pump resp. motor defective

replace hydraulic pump resp. motor

drive overloaded

reduce pressure resp. speed, increase valve size

valve contaminated

clean pressure fluid, filter / flush valve

hydraulic fluid too viscous / too cold

change fluid grade, provide operational temperature

too low oil level within tank

refill pressure fluid

filter contaminated

clean resp. replace filter

supply voltage too low

keep supply voltage range

supply voltage carries too much ripple

reduce ripple

command signal too low

increase command signal

command signal carries too much ripple

reduce ripple

dither signal amplitude too high

reduce parameter P5

dither signal amplitude too low

increase parameter P5

central connector contact failure

clean contacts resp. replace connector

feed cable interrupted

fix feed cable

wiring sequence incorrect

correct wiring sequence

feed cable without shielding

change cable grade

pilot flow configuration incorrect

correct pilot flow configuration

^*) only for D*1FB

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8. Accessories / Spare Parts

Accessories

The following accessories are available for the

valves series D*FB/D*1FT:

D1FB:

D111FB:

bolt kit

ordering code BK375

bolt kit

ordering code BK386

Code F0/M0/S0/G0:

female connector 6+PE ordering code 5004072

Code W5:

female connector 11+PE ordering code 5004711

D3FB:

bolt kit

ordering code BK385

Spare Parts

Code F0/M0/S0/G0:

female connector 6+PE ordering code 5004072

The following spare parts are available:

Code W5:

D1FB:

female connector 11+PE ordering code 5004711

seal kit NBR

ordering code SK-D1FB-N

D31FB:

D3FB:

bolt kit

ordering code BK385

seal kit NBR

ordering code SK-D3FB-N

Code F0/M0/S0/G0:

D31FB:

female connector 6+PE ordering code 5004072

seal kit NBR

ordering code SK-D31FTN

Code W5:

female connector 11+PE ordering code 5004711

D41FB:

seal kit NBR

ordering code SK-D41FTN

D41FB:

bolt kit

ordering code BK320

D91FB:

Code F0/M0/S0/G0:

seal kit NBR

ordering code SK-D91FTN

female connector 6+PE ordering code 5004072

D111FB:

Code W5:

seal kit NBR

ordering code SK-D111FTN

female connector 11+PE ordering code 5004711

D91FB:

bolt kit

ordering code BK360

Code F0/M0/S0/G0:

female connector 6+PE ordering code 5004072

Code W5:

female connector 11+PE ordering code 5004711

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