RE 18303-03/02.2016, Bosch Rexroth AG
4/3 - 4/2 Proportional directional valves | L5080… (LC04P)
Functional description
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Functional description
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APB(T) (T)
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b
Type L5080
The proportional valves type L5080 are designed as the
solenoid operated ones; they are actuated by proportional
electromagnets and the current supply to the solenoids is
controlled by external electronic control system (Power
Wave Modulator, or PWM). They provide 3 or 4 way fl ow
control, usually from port P to either port A or B, and the
consequent fl ow return to T from B or A respectively.
The valves are composed by a central cast iron body (1)
which mounts on industry standard surfaces where the
fl ow ports and the installation holes are located; the central
body houses the precisely machined directional control
spool (2) which is held in the neutral or initial position by
the return springs (3) and (4). One or two solenoids (5)
and (6), composed by a central tube and a surrounding coil
(a) and (b), are fi tted to the body at the spool’s ends: when
one coil is energized, the magnetic fi eld develops a force on
the oil immersed mobile plunger incorporated in the tube
which pushes the control spool from the initial position into
a displaced position: the spool displacement is
proportional to the electric input.
Example for solenoid (6):
- when coil (b) is energized, the spool (2) travels to the left
proportionally to the electric input supply then the
corresponding opening area of the spool notches is
achieved.
- Across the orifi ce-like openings, fl ow becomes possible
from P to A, and from B to T.
- When coil (b) is de-energized, the force of spring (3)
pushes the spool (2) back to the central position.
Type L5080.3… and L5080.4…
These valves have one solenoid, either (a) or (b),
consequently the directional control spool can travel from
the initial position to one side only. A blinding threaded
plug (7) is fi tted in place of the second solenoid.