Proportional Directional Control Spool Valve

PRM6-10 Size 10 (D05)  Qmax 80 l/min (21 GPM) • pmax 350 bar (5100 PSI)

Technical Features

› Proportional directional control spool valve with subplate mounting surface acc. to ISO 4401
(size 10) and DIN 24340 (CETOP 05)
› The valve is designed for control of movement direction of actuator and continuous speed
regulation in the given range
› The volumetric flow through the valve is proportional to the electrical input commend signal
› Valve control with the help of external or internal electronic control unit (ECU) in the form
of connector plug
› Manual override of valve spool
› Optional type of electric connector for the valve without integrated ECU
› Adjustable position of coil connector suitable for mounting, achievable by turning the coil
after loosening the fastening nut
› In the standard version, the valve housing is phosphated for basic surface corrosion
protection and as preparation for painting. Steel parts are zinc-coated for 240 h salt spray
protection acc. to ISO 9227
› Enhanced surface protection for mobile sector available for the valve housing and steel parts
(ISO 9227, 520 h salt spray)

Functional Description

The proportional directional control spool valve is designed to control the movement direction (double solenoid valve), stop, control the speed and
position of the piston rod of hydraulic cylinder or shaft of hydraulic motor. The speed of movement is proportional to the volumetric flow through the
valve, which is continuously regulated by throttling at the control edges of spool, proportionally to the input command signal. An electronic control
unit (ECU) EL7 is used for the valve control. The ECU converts the input command signal into an output current control PWM signal for solenoid coils.
The ECU EL7 is available as external for connection to the DIN rail (EL7-E, see datasheet HA 9152) or integrated on the valve in the form of connector
plug (EL7-I, see datasheet HA 9151).

Technical Data

ISO 4401-05-04-0-05 Valve size 10 (D05)

46(1.81) Max. operating pressure at port P, A, B bar (PSI) 350 (5080)
Max. operating pressure at port T bar (PSI) 210 (3050)
Fluid temperature range (NBR) °C (°F) -30 ... +80 (-22 ... +176)
B TB
Fluid temperature range (FPM) °C (°F) -20 ... +80 (-4 ... +176)
4xM

Ambient temperature range °C (°F) -30 ... +50 (-22 ... +122)
54(2.13)
50,8(2)
6-

Nominal flow rate Qn at Δp=10 bar (145 PSI) l/min (GPM) 30 (7.9) / 60 (15.9) / 80 (21.13)
6H

37,3(1.47)
x15

P
Hysteresis % <6
+1

27(1.06)
16,7(0.66)
/18

A TA Weight - valve with 1 solenoid 3.8 (8.38)

kg (Ibs)
-2

- valve with 2 solenoids 5.3 (11.68)

13,5(0.53) Min. protection degree acc. to EN 60529 (see page 4 - coil types) IP65
3,2(0.13)

24,6(0.97) Technical data of proportional solenoid

39,7(1.56) Nominal supply voltage V DC 12 24
Limit current A 1.9 1.1
Mean resistance value at 20 °C (68 °F) W 4.7 13.9
Ports P, A, B a T - max. ∅11.2 mm (0.44 in)
Technical data of electronic control unit EL-7
Operating supply voltage Ucc V DC 9 ... 32
Reference voltage Uref V DC 5
Max. current at Uref mA 20
Types of input command signal, when EL7 is used see datasheet EL7*
Max. output current / 1 coil A 3
PWM frequency Hz 80 ... 1 000
Resolution of A/D converters bit 12
Ramp function s 0 ... 45
Dither – amplitude* % from Imax 0 ... 30
Dither – frequency* Hz 60 ... 300
*When the dither is activated, the PWM frequency is automatically set to 15 kHz
Datasheet Type
General information GI_0060 products and operating conditions
Coil types / Connectors C_8007 / K_8008 C31* / K*
Mounting interface SMT_0019 Size 10
Spare parts SP_8010
Subplates DP_0002 DP*-10

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 Ordering Code

PRM6-10 / - -
Proportional directional Surface treatment
control spool valve No designation standard
A zinc-coated (ZnCr-3), ISO 9227 (240 h)
Valve size B zinc-coated (ZnNi), ISO 9227 (520 h)

Spool symbols Seals

see table „Spool Symbols““ No designation NBR
V FPM (Viton)
Nominal flow rate at ∆p=10 bar (145 PSI)
30 l/min (7.9 GPM) 30 Manual override
60 l/min (15.85 GPM) 60 No designation standard (operated by pin)
80 l/min (21 GPM) 80 N1 cap nut covered
N2 rubber boot protected
Rated supply voltage of solenoid
(at the coil terminal) Connector plug acc. to EN 175301-803-A
Without solenoid coil (type without 00 No designation valve with integrated electronic control unit
integrated ECU only) K1 connector plug EN 175301-803-A without electronics, for the valve
12 V DC 12 without integrated ECU and with coils E1 or E2
24 V DC 24

Integrated electronic control unit Connector

(standardly on the solenoid „a“) (only for valves without EL7-I)
Electronic control unit EL7-IA with an analogue EL7-A E1 EN 175301-803-A
input command signal E2 E1 with quenching diode
Electronic control unit EL7-IC for connection EL7-C E3 AMP Junior Timer - radial direction (2 pins; male)
to the CAN bus E4 E3 with quenching diode
E12A Deutsch DT04-2P - axial direction (2 pins; male)
E13A E12A with quenching diode

- For proportional valves with two solenoids, single solenoid must be de-energized before the other solenoid can be charged.
- Mounting bolts M6 x 45 DIN 912-10.9 or studs must be ordered separately. Tightening torque is 14+1 Nm (10.3+0.7 Ibf.ft).
- Besides the shown, commonly used valve versions other special models are available.
- Contact our technical support for their identification, feasibility and operating limits.

Spool Symbols
Type Symbol Type Symbol Type Symbol
2Z51 3Z11 3Z21 Qa 2*
=
Qb 1

2Z11 3Z12 Qa 1* 3Y21 Qa 2*

= =
Qb 2 Qb 1

2Y51 3Y11 *Model for cylinders with asymmetric piston

area ratio

- Spools 3Z12, 3Y12, 3Z21 and 3Y21

2Y11 3Y12 Qa 1*
= are not available for nominal flow rate
Qb 2 80 l/min (at ∆p = 10 bar).

Characteristics measured at ν = 32 mm2/s (156 SUS)

Operating limits: Flow direction P → A / B → T or P → B / A → T

Nominal flow 30 l/min (7.95 GPM) Nominal flow 60 l/min (15.85 GPM)

Solenoid current:
Flow Q [l/min (GPM)]
Flow Q [l/min (GPM)]

1 = 40 %
2 = 60 %
3 = 80 %
4 = 100 %

Input pressure p0 [bar (PSI)] Input pressure p0 [bar (PSI)]

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 Characteristics measured at ν = 32 mm2/s (156 SUS)
Nominal flow 80 l/min (21.13 GPM)
(37.0) 140 Solenoid current:
Flow Q [l/min (GPM)]

1 = 40 %
(26.4) 100 2 = 60 %
3 = 80 %
4 = 100 %
(15.9) 60
4
3
(5.3) 20 2
1
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

(725) (1450) (2180) (2900) (3630) (4350) (5080)

Input pressure p0 [bar (PSI)]

Regulated flow related to control signal Δp=10 bar (145 PSI)
The coil current
Flow Q [%]

Flow Q [%]

Supply voltage
with integrated electronics without integrated electronics which initializes
the flow through
the proportional
directional valve
can differ due
to the production
tolerances about
in a range of ± 6%
of the limit current.
24 V
Control signal ux [%] 12 V
Exciting current Ic [mA]
Transient Characteristic measured at ν = 32 mm2/s (156 SUS), Δp=10 bar (145 PSI)
Spool position s [%]

Steady Spool The values in table have only

t2 [ms] t4 [ms] an informative character.
Position Ss [%]
100 85 100 The times of the transient
95 %

characteristics at pressure
Ss

75 70 85
5%

or flow control will be in a particular

50 55 75 hydraulic circuit always longer.
t2 t4 25 45 55
---- the control signal course of the integrated electronics
Time t [ms]

Frequency Response
Amplitude ratio [dB]

Phase lag [degrees]

------ signal 90 %
signal 25 %

Frequency [Hz]

Electronic control unit EL7

The ECU EL7 allows direct independent control of the valve with an analogue input command signal or connection of the valve to the CANBus
control system of machine.
Proportional valve with external electronic control unit EL7-E
The valve can be controlled by external ECU EL7-E designed for connection to a DIN rail. The user electrically connects the ECU to the valve with a
cable. The ECU EL7-E can be used for control of single solenoid or two solenoid valves.
Selection and setting of ECU parameters is described in datasheet HA 9152
Valve with single solenoid and integrated ECU: code EL7-I*-1
The ECU in the form of connector plug is simply mounted on the socket of connector EN 175301-803-A of solenoid coil and fastened with a fixing
screw.
Valve with two solenoids and integrated ECU: code EL7-I*
The ECU in the form of connector plug is simply mounted on the socket of connector EN 175301-803-A of solenoid coil and fastened with a fixing
screw. The second solenoid is connected to the ECU with a cable. If the integrated ECU EL7-I is ordered separately, the length of cable must be
specified. The length of cable is defined as a distance between fastening screws of ECU and connector plug.
Selection and setting of ECU parameters is described in datasheet HA 9151

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 Solenoid Coil in millimeters (inches)

E1, E2 E3, E4 E12A, E13A

Protection Degree IP65 Protection Degree IP67 Protection Degree IP67 / 69K

53,6 (2.11)

52 (2.05)
41,5 (1.64)

62 (2.44)

73,2 (2.88)

The indicated IP protection level is only achieved if the connector is properly mounted.

Manual Override in millimeters (inches)

No Designation Designation N1 Designation N2

- Standard (operated by pin) - Cap Nut Covered - Rubber Boot Protected

112,5 (4.43) 123,5 (4.86)

106 (4.17)

In case of solenoid malfunction or power failure, the spool of the valve can be shifted by manual override as long as the pressure in port T does not
exceed 25 bar (363 PSI). For alternative manual overrides contact our technical support.

Dimensions in millimeters (inches)

PRM6-103x/x-xxx-x Spool type: 3Z11, 3Z12, 3Y11, 3Y12
Valve with two solenoids
Example with electrical terminal
EN 175301-803-A (E1, E2)
Plastic nut
6+1 Nm
(4.4+0.7 lbf.ft)

PRM6-102x/x-xxx-x
Valve with single solenoid "b" Valve with single solenoid "a"
Spool type Spool type: 2Z51, 2Y51
2Z11, 2Y11

PRM6-103*/*-*EL7*...
PRM6-102*/*-*EL7*...
Valve with two solenoids and integrated
electronic control unit EL-I*-2-105 Valve with single solenoid “a“ and integrated
electronic control unit EL-I*-1

Required surface quality of

the counterpart

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