MOBILE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVES

RSQ 240 Series

Directional Control Valve

Summary of
North American Offering
INLETS (Schematics per data sheets except SAE ports)
Type I11D in SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P1, T1 (SAE-12), PPM (SAE-4)
Type I21A in SAE . . . . . . . T1 (SAE-16), P1 (SAE-12), P2 (SAE-10)
Type I21B in SAE . . . . . . T1 (SAE-16), P1 (SAE-12), P2 (SAE-10)
WORKING SECTIONS (Schematic per data sheets except SAE ports)
Type S11B, S11C in SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A, B (SAE-10)
OUTLETS (Schematic per data sheets except SAE ports)
Type U21A in SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T2 (SAE-16), T4 (SAE-10)
Type U21B in SAE . . T2 (SAE-16), T3, PPM (SAE-8), T4 (SAE-10)
INTERMEDIATE OUTLET (Schematic per data sheets except SAE ports)
Type U21C in SAE . . . . . T2 (SAE-16), PPM (SAE-8), T4 (SAE-10)
Spools Most Available
Type 112,114,116,119, 219, 412, 414, 416, 419, 314
Spool Controls Most Available
Hydraulic pilot, manual lever, electro-hydraulic (EHP),
electrical on/off
Other options available (check with factory for leadtimes)

HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Mobile Hydraulic Division
1660 Enterprise Parkway • Suite E
Wooster, OH 44691
+1.610.266.0100 ext 1902
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RSQ 240

Make use of the Nordhydraulic load handlers, sky-lifts, refuse vehicles and fork lift
trucks.
expertise
Our skilled and experienced design and application Remote control
engineers are at your disposal, helping you to specify
The RSQ 240 is designed with an integrated pilot
the valve configuration that meets your application
supply system in order to achieve an easy installation
requirements.
and a reliable remote control function. It is also pos-
With the RSQ 240 Nordhydraulic is pioneering the de- sible (and in some cases to prefer) to supply the pilot
velopment of open centre valve designs with a unique, system externally.
patented, product.
Further RSQ 240 properties and
Key valve features possibilities
RSQ 240 is a sectional, parallel circuit valve, designed • Complete flow regulation control. At reduced flow
for system pressures up to 350 bar and pump flows up the entire spool (lever) resolution is maintained.
to 140 l/min.
• Raised working pressure level in low flow mode al-
It is available with 1 to 10 working sections per valve lowing increased pay-loads, for example in cranes.
assembly.
• Separate adjustable flow limitation in each section,
RSQ 240 is designed with an open centre for fixed and independent of pump flow.
variable displacement pumps.
• A wide choice of spools and spool controls for dif-
RSQ 240 is characterised by the unique dual flow ferent flow combinations and for several applications
range possibility and its ability to facilitate simultan- and systems.
eous operation of several functions.
• A full range of service port valves.
It is available with electro-hydraulic or hydraulic
proportional remote control, but the valve can also be • Load check valves in each working section.
manually operated.
• Spool actuators for external kick-out and spool posi-
The electro-hydraulic proportional version in par- tion sensing.
ticular offers compact design with internal pilot oil
supply, solenoids integrated in the valve body and • L. h. and r. h. inlet configurations are available.
integral hand levers for manual override/manual
• Intermediate outlet section for dual circuit systems.
operation.
• Easily convertible for systems with variable pump.
The valve offers excellent operating characteristics
because of the specially designed spools for different • Manual versions easily convertible to remote control.
applications.
• Pressure relief valve for downstream services.
Low and uniform spool forces are the result of careful
balancing of the flow forces. • Electrical unloading.

Q-function • Regenerative function.

The flow control (Q-function) of the inlet section by- • Possibility of high pressure carry-over.
passes the major part of the pump flow to tank when
the system is idling, thereby greatly reducing heat ge-
neration. But it also gives access to the full pump flow
when the services are operated and provide improved
operating characteristics.

Q-function, in combination with the dual parallel

gallery functional principle unique for RSQ 240, and
separate flow regulation in each working section, gives Data sheet
this valve a very high performance level. This data sheet presents a selection of standard com-
ponents and how to specify these in a valve assembly
Applications according to your application requirements. For further
information on RSQ 240 and available components,
The RSQ is ideal for applications such as truck cranes, please contact Nordhydraulic.
backhoe-loaders, excavators, drilling rigs, telescopic

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RSQ 240
Table of contents
Dimensions, weight ........................................page 4, 6 - 7
Technical data .................................................page 5
Inlet sections....................................................page 7 - 8
Working sections .............................................page 9
Outlet sections ................................................page 10 - 11
El. unloading, two speed control ..................page 12
Spool controls, Lever ......................................page 13
Solenoid valve EHP ........................................page 14
Spools................................................................page 15
Relief valves.....................................................page 16 - 18
Miscellaneous ..................................................page 19
Hydraulic diagrams ........................................page 20

Solenoid valve for EHP

El. unloading valve

Two speed control valve

Inlet
High pressure carry-over
Tie rod

Outlet

Main relief valve

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RSQ 240

Technical data - weight - dimensions

Pressures / flow Further data
Max. system pressure* .................. .............. .350 bar (35,0 MPa) Spring force for spool control 901 in neutral position:
Max. continuous return line pressure .............. 20 bar (2,0 MPa) 110 N (11,0 kp).
Max return line pressure, pilot oil circuit ...........5 bar (0,5 MPa)
Rated pump flow** ................................................... 120 l/min Spring force for spool control 901 with fully selected
Max. recommended flow per section ......................... 100 l/min spool: 130 N (13,0 kp).

Recommended contamination level at normal duty: equal

* Depending on application to or better than 18/14 as per ISO 4406.
** Pump flows above 100 l/min may require metering check
valve MF24 in working sections At high system pressure and/or for remote control: equal
to or better than 17/13 as per ISO 4406.

Hydraulic fluid viscosity range: 10-400 mm2 /s (cSt). Higher

viscosity allowed at start up.

Mineral oil and synthetic oil based on mineral oil are

recommended.

Max hydraulic fluid temperature range for continuous

Weight operation: -15°C - +80°C.

Inlet Weight Outlet Weight Spool leakage at 100 bar, 32 cSt and 40°C: < 13 cm3 /min.
section kg section kg
I11D 8,2 U21A 6,0

I21A 6,2 U21B 5,9

Attention:
I21B 6,1 U21C 5,8 To ensure proper function of remote control systems
it is very important that the acceptable level of
Working Weight contamination is not exceeded.
section kg
S11B 5,6

S11C 5,5

Dimensions, spool controls

LA LB
Type
mm mm LA

901 27
1001 64
1101 64
HP04 32
HP02 70
L61 87
L64 91
HL61 87
HL64 96
LE11 85 LB

M01 38
MP03 70
MH02 57
MH03 57

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RSQ 240
Technical data
Oil temperature/viscosity for
all graphs: + 50°C / 32 cSt

P (bar) P (bar)
20 20

18 18

16 16

14 14
12 12
10 working sections
10 10 working sections 10 1 working section
8
1 working section 8
6 6

4 4

2 2
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
Q Q
l/min l/min

Pressure drop el. unloaded, with PF505, FK501 Pressure drop P - T (idling), with PF505, FK501

P (bar) P (bar)
20 20

18 18

16 16

14 14

12
10 working sections
12 10 working sections
10 1 working section 10 1 working section
8 8

6 6

4 4

2 2

0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
Q Q
l/min l/min

Pressure drop el. unloaded, with PF507, FK502 Pressure drop P - T (idling), with PF507, FK502

P (bar) P (bar)
20 20

18 18

16 16 10 working sections
14 10 working sections 14

12 12
1 working section
10
1 working section 10

8 8

6 6

4 4

2 2

0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
Q Q
l/min l/min

Pressure drop El. unloaded, with PF511, FK505 Pressure drop P - T (idling), with PF511, FK505

P (bar) P (bar)
20 20

18 18

16 10 working sections 16

14 14

12 1 working section 12

10
10 10 working sections
8 8 1 working section
6 6

4 4

2 2

0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Q Q
l/min l/min

Pressure drop P-A/B Pressure drop A/B - T

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Dimensions
No. of L LK
I11D U21B sections mm mm

1 149 100
2 192 143
72
3 235 186
4 278 229
5 321 272
6 364 315
7 407 358

121,5
124
116

115
8 450 401
9 493 444
53

10 536 487
11
13 12
58 43 43 43 43 48
LK
L

T3
G 3/8"
TD4
83

M6
16

PS PPM
G 1/4" G 3/8"
T2
G 1"
54,5

35,5

P1

M8 (4x)
G 3/4"

75
47,5

48,5
48

44
200

217
42,3
47,5

44
48

75

T4
G 1/2"
41

PM
G 1/4" 22
32

T1
52

39

G 3/4"

20 53

I21A U21A
52 43 43 43 43 43 48

No. of L LK
sections mm mm

1 143 90
2 186 133
3 229 176
4 272 219
5 315 262
17 35 12 36
LK
129 6 358 305
122,5
L
53,5
7 401 348
8 444 391
PM 9 487 434
G 1/4"
10 530 477
LA

25
A
22 24 G 1/2"

T1
G 1"
T2
G 1"
48,5
51
47,5

44

40
196

42,3
47,5

40
44
52

T4
P1 G 1/2"
G 3/4"

P2 B
33

G 1/2" G 1/2"
LB

11
66

20
10 H8 10 H8

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Dimensions

U21C

115
84 12
T3 10,5
G 3/8"
10,5
PPM
G 3/8" T2
G 1"

83,5
T4
G 1/2"

48,5
47,5
47,5
24
2
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Inlet section I11D - dual flow ranges

The unique RSQ 240 high – low flow property is achieved
by the integral switching spool of I11D, which can be elec-
trically operated by the use of an E926 valve.

The I11D with its integral Q-function provides by-pass of 4 3 1

pump flow to tank in idling condition thereby reducing

pressure drop and heat generation, as well as accomplis-
hing improved control characteristics.

The by-pass flow control spool in combination with an el.

unloading valve (E926) achieves emergency dump of all
pump oil to tank.

I11D houses a small relief valve cartridge TB12 which 9

together with the by-pass flow control spool provides the
8 6 7
primary relief valve function of the RSQ 240. A choice of 5
2

different metering orifice cartridges are available, deter-

mining low flow range, influencing pressure build-up to
suit different applications and constituting flow from the
high pressure carry-over for downstream services.

I11D when equipped with a pressure reducing cartridge

TRA53, provides pilot oil supply for hydraulic and elec-
tro-hydraulic proportional remote controlled working 5
sections.
4
I11D is equipped with a special check valve, FSB4, to
cushion the opening of the by-pass control spool thereby
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eliminating unnecessary pressure peaks.

1. Inlet type D ..................................................................... I01D 7

P1
2. Main relief valve ............................................................ TB12
3. By-pass flow control spool unit .................................... FK402 3 8
4. Solenoid valve for el. high-low flow control .................. E926
5. Pressure reducing valve................................................TRA53 T1
6. High/low flow control spool unit ................................. FV401 2
7. Metering orifice cartridge for low flow ........................ PF505 9
8. Cushioning check valve ................................................. FSB4
9. Electrical unloading valve............................................... E926 1

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Inlet section I21A - single flow range and

RSQ 240

manually operated
The I21A provides full RSQ 240 Q-function. T1 P1 P2

When equipped with an el. unloading valve (E926), emer-

gency dump is achieved.

The integral TB12 in combination with flow control spool

FK../TK.. form the primary relief valve function.

A number of by-pass flow control spools, with its integral

metering orifice, are available to suit different system
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requirements in terms of pressure build-up, to achieve
flow from the high pressure carry-over and to constitute
PM
max available service circuit flow by screwing home MF24
metering check valve.

I21A is equipped with a special check valve, FSB5, to 2

cushion the opening of the by-pass control spool thereby
eliminating unnecessary pressure peaks.
1

1. Inlet type A ..................................................................... I21A

2. Main relief valve ............................................................ TB12
3. By pass flow control spool unit .................................... TK517 4
1
4. Plug .............................................................................PGT02

Inlet section I21B - single flow range and

remote controlled
T1 P1 P2

The properties of the I21B are the same as for I21A, with
the addition that it can be equipped with a pressure
reducing cartridge (TRA53) providing pilot oil supply for 4
remote control.

PM
1. Inlet type B ..................................................................... I21B 5
2. Main relief valve ............................................................ TB12 2
3. By-pass flow control spool unit .....................................FK512
4. Pressure recucing valve ................................................TRA53
5. Cushioning check valve...................................................FSB5
6. Plug .............................................................................PGT02 1

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1
5

3
4
2

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RSQ 240
Working section S11B manually operated
With cavities for service port valves.

1. Working section .......................................................... S11B

2. Spool control bracket ..................................................M01
3. Spool
A B
4. Low flow check valve ................................................ML24
5. Full flow metering check valve .................................MF24
6. Spool control ................................................................LE11
7. Port relief/anticavitation valve ........................... TBSD160 5 6
8. Port relief/anticavitation valve........................... TBSD160

4
7
5
1 8
3
2
6
2

1
3

7 4 8

Working section S11C remote controlled

With cavities for service port valves and for solenoid ope-
rated valves for EHP.

1. Working section ..........................................................S11C

2. Solenoid valve EHP, 24 V ............................................ER54
3. Spool control .............................................................MH02
4. Spool
5. Spool control .............................................................. HP04
6. Low flow check valve ................................................ML24
7. Full flow metering check valve .................................MF24
8. Solenoid valve EHP, 24 V ............................................ER54
9. Port relief valve ...................................................... TBD160
A B
10. Port relief valve .................................................... TBD160

6 8
1 7
8
2 5

4 9
5 3
3 10

2
4
1
9 6 10

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Outlet section U21A manually operated

With cavity for high pressure carry-over plug.

Note that the carry-over flow is the flow that is regulated

into the centre channel i. e. the flow determined by the
metering orifice of the inlet section.
T2 T4
1. Outlet section type A.....................................................U21A
2. Plug ............................................................................... P400

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Outlet section U21B remote controlled

With cavity for high pressure carry-over plug.
For optimal function it is
With port (PPM) for external pilot oil supply/pilot pres- recommended that port T3
sure gauge.
is directly connected to tank
With port (T3) for external pilot oil drain (provided plug and plug PMS6 fitted in TD4.
PMS6 fitted in TD4).

With cross drillings for pilot oil supply to B-side of S11C

sections.

1. Outlet section type B................................................. U21B

2. Pilot pressure valve .............................................. TMB210
3. Plug .............................................................................PMS6
T2 T3 PPM T4

2 1 3 3

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Outlet section U21C - Intermediate outlet
Intermediate outlet allowing dual circuit system. Inten- T2 T3 PPM T4
ded both for manually and remote controlled valves.

With cavity for high pressure carry-over plug. 3

With port (PPM) for external pilot oil supply/pilot pres-

sure gauge.

With port (T3) for external pilot oil drain (provided plug
PMS6 fitted in TD4).

With cross drillings for pilot oil supply to B-side of S11C

sections.
2

1. Outlet section type C.....................................................U21C

2. Pilot pressure valve ................................................... TMB210
3. Plug .............................................................................. PMS6
1

2 1 3

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Electrical unloading valve and two speed

RSQ 240

control
This electrical unloading valve is a 2-way, normally open,
solenoid type cartridge valve. It is an option in all inlet
sections.

It is intended for emergency stop and for pressure drop/

heat generation reduction.

Data
Rated flow: ................................................................... 40 l/min
Power consumption:..........................................................17 W
Rated voltage: ........................................................ 12 and 26 V
Max voltage variation: ..................................................+/- 10%
Duty factor*: ................................................................... 100%
Connection: .......................... Hirschmann ISO 4400 DIN 43650
Protection class: ................................................................ IP65
* Sufficient cooling must be secured

The unloading valve has manual override.

E912 and E926 has push and twist type pin operation. This pin
is sealable.

PE20 is the plug for the cavity.

The HG10 plug is used when the valve is hydraulically remote

controlled by a hydraulic servo valve.

Codes
E912 ......................................push and twist type override 12 V
E926 ......................................push and twist type override 26 V

E926 for two speed function, high/low flow E926 for el. unloading/emergency stop

I11D I21
E926 for el.
unloading/
emergency
stop

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RSQ 240
Spool controls - A-side
Spool control 901 Spool control L61
Spring centered.
External hydraulic kick-
out from inserted spool*.
Spool control 1001
Detents at positions 1, Spool control L64
2 and 3. External hydraulic kick-
out from inserted and
Spool control 1101 extended spool, locking
neutral position*.
Spring centering with
detent at position 4.
Spool control LE11
Spool control HP Spool position indicator.
Operating range 10-30
Hydr. proportional. For ex-
V. Output voltage, spool
ternal pilot oil supply.Pilot
centered : < 1V. External
pressure 6-16 bar Max pilot
electronics are required.
pressure 25 bar*.

* Connection 1/4” BSP

Spool controls - B-side

Bracket M01
Bracket.

Bracket MH02
Bracket for manual override.

For valves in standard configuration spool controls are mounted on the A-side of the valve and the lever brackets on the
B-side.

Hand lever ME180

The hand lever ME180 is designed to be used in com-
bination with spool control MH02, but it is a separate
item and must be ordered separately.

ME180 provides manual override for EHP controlled

RSQ 240 valves.
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Solenoid valve for EHP, ER52/54

RSQ 240

ER52/54
ER52/54 are 3/2-way electrically operated pressure redu-
cing valves used to provide controlled pilot pressure to
operate valve spools.

Functional principle ..................PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)

Duty factor ..................................................................... 100%
Connection........................................ AMP Junior-Power-Timer
Recommended PMW frequency .................................... 100 Hz
Protection class................................................................. IP 65
Ambient temperature ........................................ - 30°C-+ 80°C

ER52
Note: If used as ”on-off” it is recommended to limit
Rated voltage(+/- 2V) .................................................. 12 V DC
the current as example by using a coupling resistance. Starting current ........................................................... 500 mA
Please contact Nordhydraulic for detailed information. Fully shifted .................................................................1200 mA
Coil resistance + 20° .................................................... 5,4 Ohm

ER54
Rated voltage (+/- 4V) .................................................. 24 V DC
Starting current .............................................................250 mA
Fully shifted .................................................................. 600 mA
Coil resistance + 20° ...................................................21,7 Ohm

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RSQ 240
Spools
The RSQ 240 spools are available in variety of flows and styles
to accomodate most design requrements. Since the develop-
ment of spools is a continous process and all available spools
are not described in this data sheet, contact Nordhydraulic
for advice on choosing spools in order to optimize your valve
configuration.
Open center flow l/min

35

Reduced flow range code 3

30

PF511
33 34 36 39 FK505
25

20

Reduced flow range code 1 PF507

15 PF502
12 14 16 19 PF505
FK501
10

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Pump flow l/min
First digit in shaded squares represents reduced flow range code.
Second digit represents full flow range code.
PF5.. are metering orifices of I11D inlet.
FK5.. are flow control spool ( with integral metering orifice ) of I21.. inlets.)

How to choose metering orifice: If pump flow is 80 l/min, and wanted reduced speed flow is approx 15 l/min,
then metering orifices PF507/FK502 will achieve an open centre flow of 14 l/min.

Principle spool matrix

Flow range, l/min

A S B

PL PL P T Function/Type 10-30 30-50 50-70 70-100

Double acting spool / 1 112 114 116 119

Single acting spool/ 2 212 214 216 219

Motor spool / 4 412 414 416 419

Double acting spool with 4th pos. for

312 314 316 319
float / 3

Spools in reduced flow code 3 (upper shaded area above) are also avalible. Spools specially developed for truck cranes
(also for use in systems with load holding valves), as well as other application adapted spools are available. Contact
Nordhydraulic! Recommended low flow range: 10- 30 l/min.

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Main relief valve

Main relief valve TB12
The bypass flow control valve FK.. in combination
with the relief valve cartridge TB12 form the pilot
operated relief valve function of the inlet sections for
the primary circuit.

TB12 is adjustable and sealable. I11D FK401/402

Setting range: 35 - 350 bar (3,5 - 35 MPa).
Setting range step: 5 bar.

P (bar)
400

360

320
I21.. TB12
280

240

200

160

120 FK..
80

40

0 Q
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 l/min

TB12

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Service port valves
Port relief valve TBD160

The TBD160 is a differential area, direct acting

relief valve, for the secondary circuit.

TBD160 is adjustable and sealable.

Setting ranges for TBD and TBSD160:

Setting range: 35 - 350 bar (3,5 - 35,0
MPa).
Setting range step: 5 bar.

Port relief and anticavitation valve TBSD160

See TBD160 for functional principle.
TBSD160 is adjustable and sealable.

Relief characteristics TBD/TBSD160 Anticavitation characteristics TBSD160

P (bar) P (bar)
280

240
40

200

30
160

120 20

80

10
40

0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Q 0 10 20 30 40 Q
l /min l /min

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Service port valves

RSQ 240

Port relief and anticavitation valve TBS400

Combination of pilot operated relief and
anticavitation valve.

TBS400 is adjustable and sealable.

Setting range: 35 - 350 bar (3,5 - 35,0 MPa).

Setting range step: 5 bar.

TBS400

P (bar)

300

200

100

0
0 30 50 100 150 Q
l /min

Anticavitation valve SB500

The anticavitation valve service to ensure that, in
the event of a lower pressure in the cylinder port
than in the tank, oil can be drawn from the system
oil tank to the consumer.

P (bar)
20

15

10

0
0 50 100 150 Q
l /min

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Miscellaneous
Pressure reducing valve TRA53
The cartridge type pressure reducing valve TRA53 is used
in inlet section I11D and I21B to provide pilot oil supply
for remote control.

TRA53 is fixed set at 24 bar which consequently is the

maximum available pressure level in the pilot system.

Pilot pressure valve TMB210

The cartridge type pilot pressure relief valve TMB210,
normally set at min 14 bar, is used in outlet section U21B
and U21C to secure available pilot pressure build-up for
remote control. Depending on system design this neces-
sary starting pressure could also be achieved through
downstream arrangements, for example a support leg
valve.

TMB210 is adjustable and sealable.

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Typical hydraulic circuit diagrams

RSQ 240

For dual flow range

Single circuit

El. hydr. prop. remote control

For single flow range

Single circuit

Manually operated

For single flow range

Dual circuit

Manually operated

For single flow range

For systems with variable pump

El. hydr. prop. remote control

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