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4/3, 4/2 and 3/2 directional valves with wet pin DC or AC solenoids

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Nominal size 6 Series 6X Maximum operating pressure 350 bar (5100 PSI) Maximum flow 80 L/min (21 GPM) DC Maximum flow 60 L/min (16 GPM) AC

List of contents
Contents Features Ordering details Symbols Standard types Function, section Technical data Characteristic curves Performance limits Unit dimensions Plug-in connectors Page 1 2 3 3 4 5, 6 7 7 to 9 10, 11 12

Features
Direct solenoid operated directional spool valve, high performance version Porting pattern to DIN 24340 form A, without locating pin hole (standard); NFPA T3.5.1 MR1 and ANSI B93.7 D03 Porting pattern to ISO 4401, with locating pin hole, (ordering code .../60 at the end of the valve type code); NFPA T3.5.1 MR1 and ANSI B93.7 D03 For subplates see catalogue sheet RE 45052 (separate order) Wet pin DC or AC solenoids with removable coil Solenoid coil can be rotated through 90 It is not necessary to open the pressure tight chamber when changing the coil Electrical connections either as individual or central connections Hand override, optional Soft switching version, see RE 23183 Inductive limit switch (contact or inductive), see RE 24830

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Ordering details
WE
3 service ports 4 service ports Series 6 =3 =4 =6 /60 5) = = 6X No code = V=

6X /

*
Further in clear text No code = Without locating pin hole With locating pin hole

Symbol e.g. C, E, EA, EB etc. for possible designs see page 3 Series 60 to 69 (60 to 69: unchanged installation and connection dimensions) Spring return Without spring return Without spring return with detent

NBR-seals FKM-seals (other seals on request)

= No code =O = OF =E = G24 = W230 = G205 1)

Attention! The compatibility of the seals and pressure uid has to be taken into account! Without cartridge throttle No code = Throttle 0.8 mm (0.031 in.) B08 = Throttle 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) B10 = Throttle 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) B12 = Used where the ow > than the performance limit of the valve, active in the P linel Electrical connections 2) Individual connetions Without plug-in connector with component plug DIN EN 175 301-803 Central connections
Terminal box with 2-1/2 NPT conduit conn. Terminal box with two 1/2 NPT conduit

High power solenoid Wet pin (oil immersed) with removable coil 24 V DC 230 V AC 50/60 Hz 205 V DC For the ordering details of other voltages and frequencies see page 6 With protected hand override (standard) With hand override Without hand override

K4 3) = = N9 =N = No code Ordering details

DA = DAL =

AC supply voltage (permissible voltage tolerance 10%) 110 V 50/60 Hz 230 V 50/60 Hz

Nominal voltage of DC solenoids when used with an AC supply 96 V 205 V

connections and light(s) ANSI B 93.55 M plug-in type connectors (without femal end) DK23 = DK25 = DK23L = DK25L = DK...L2 =
1)

G96 G205

Terminal box with 3-pin conn. (single solenoid) Terminal box with 5-pin conn. (dbl. solenoid) Terminal w/ 3-pin conn. & light(s) (sgl. sol.) Terminal w/ 5-pin conn. & light(s) (dbl. sol.) Terminal box w/surge suppression 4)

When connecting to an AC supply a DC solenoid must be used which is controlled via a rectier (see table on the left ). With an individual connection a large plug-in connectorwith built-in rectier can be used (separate order). Also available with M12 x 1 plug connection (only version ...G24...), ordering details and plug-in connector see RE 08010 Plug-in connectors must be ordered separately (see page 4). Angled plug-in connector Mat. No. R900005538 (separate order) Locating pin 3 x 8 DIN EN ISO 8752, Mat. No. R900005694 (separate order)

2)

3)

4)

5)

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Symbols
A a P A a P A a P b T b T B a a P b T B a a P A b T =A =C =D A a P T B b a P A a T =B =Y
6) 7)

B a a

A b P A b

B b T B b /O.. T B b /OF.. a a

A 0 P A 0 P A 0 P

B b a T B a T B b T

A B a 0 b P T A B a 0 P T A B 0 b P T

b = .A 6) =M = .B b = E 6) = E1-7) =F =G =H =J =L =P =Q =R =T =U =V =W

B b b

Example: Spool E with switched position "a"ordering code ..EA.. Symbol E1-: P A/B pre-opening, Attention: Take pressure intensication with differential cylinders into account!

Standard types
Type 4WE 6 J6X/EG12N9K4 3WE 6 A6X/EG24N9K4 3WE 6 B6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 C6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 C6X/OFEG24N9K4 4WE 6 D6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 D6X/0FEG24N9K4 4WE 6 E6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 EA6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 EB6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 G6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 H6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 HA6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 J6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 M6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 Q6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 R6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 T6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 U6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 W6X/EG24N9K4 4WE 6 Y6X/EG24N9K4 Material number R900567496 R900561180 R900561270 R900561272 R900564107 R900561274 R900567512 R900561278 R900561280 R900561281 R900561282 R900561286 R900549534 R900561288 R900577475 R900561292 R900571012 R900934414 R900572785 R900568233 R900561276 Type 4WE 6 D6X/EW110N9K4 4WE 6 D6X/OFEW110N9K4 4WE 6 E6X/EW110N9K4 4WE 6 J6X/EW110N9K4 3WE 6 A6X/EW230N9K4 4WE 6 C6X/EW230N9K4 4WE 6 D6X/EW230N9K4 4WE 6 D6X/OFEW230N9K4 4WE 6 E6X/EW230N9K4 4WE 6 H6X/EW230N9K4 4WE 6 J6X/EW230N9K4 4WE 6 Y6X/EW230N9K4 Material number R900551704 R900552321 R900558641 R900551703 R900915672 R900913132 R900909559 R900915095 R900912492 R900912494 R900911762 R900909415

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Function, section
Type WE directional valves are solenoid operated directional spool valves. They control the start, stop and direction of ow. Essentially the directional control valves consist of housing (1), one or two solenoids (2), the control spool (3), and one or two return springs (4). In the de-energised condition the control spool (3) is held in the neutral or initial position by means of return springs (4) (except for impulse spools). The control spool (3) is operated via wet pin solenoids (2). To guarantee satisfactory operation care should be taken to ensure that the solenoid pressure chamber is lled with oil. The force of the solenoids (2) acts via the plunger (5) on the control spool (3) and pushes this from its neutral position into the required end position. This permits ow from P to A and B to T or P to B and A to T. When solenoid (2) is de-energised, the control spool (3) is returned to its neutral position by means of the return springs (4). An optional hand override (6), allows movement of the control spool (3) without energising the solenoid. Type 4WE 6.. 6X/O... (only possible for symbols A, C and D) This version is for directional control valves with two switched positions and two solenoids without detent. There is no denable switched position when the solenoids are de-energised. Type 4WE 6.. 6X/OF... (impulse spool, only for symbols A, C and D) This version is for directional control valves with two switched positions, two solenoids and a detent. Both swtiched positions are thus xed alternately and there is no need to continually energise the solenoid. Note: Pressure peaks in the tank line to two or more valves can, with valves with detents, lead to unintended spool movements! It is therefore, recommended that a separate tank line is used or that a check valve is tted into the tank line. Cartridge throttle (type 4WE 6..6X//B.. ) If, due to particular operating conditions during the switching sequences, ows can occur which are larger that the valve performance curves allow, then it is necessary to t a cartridge throttle. This is inserted in the P channel of the directional control valve.

2 A 6

5 B

2 6

"a"

"b"

4
Model 4WE 6 E6X/...E...

A T B (P)

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Technical data (for applications outside these parameters, please consult us!)
General Installation Ambient temperature Weight Hydraulic Max. operating pressure Ports A, B, P Ports T bar (PSI) 350 (5100) bar (PSI) 210 (3050) DC; 160 (2320) AC With symbols A and B, port T must be used as a drain port if the operating pressure is above the permitted tank pressure. L/min (GPM) 80 (21) DC; 60 (15.8) AC For symbol Q For symbol W mm2 (in2) Approx. 6% of the nominal cross-section mm2 (in2) Approx. 3% of the nominal cross-section Mineral oil (HL, HLP) to DIN 51524 1); Fast bio-degradable pressure uids to VDMA 24568 (also see RE 90221); HETG (rape seed oil) 1); HEPG (polyglycols) 2); HEES (synthetic ester) 2); Other pressure uids on request C F) 30 to +80 (22 to +176) NBR seals 20 to +80 (4 to +176) FKM seals mm2/s (SUS) 2.8 to 500 (35 to 2320) Maximum permissible degree of contamination of uid to ISO 4406 (c) class 20/18/15 3) DC
4)

Optional C (F) 30 to +50 (22 to +122) NBR seals 20 to +50 (4 to +122) FKM seals Valve with 1 solenoid Valve with 2 solenoids kg (lbs.) 1.45 (3.2) kg (lbs.) 1.95 (4.3)

Max. ow Flow cross-section (switched position 0) Pressure uid

Pressure uid temperature range iscosity range ISO code cleanliness class Electrical Voltage type Available voltages (for ordering details of AC solenoids see below) Voltage tolerance (nominal voltage) Power consumption Holding power Switch-on power Duty Switching time to ISO 6403 Switching frequencies Protection to DIN EN 60529 Max. coil temperature 6)
1) 2) 3) 5)

AC 50/60 Hz 110, 230 10 50 220 Continuous 10 to 20 15 to 40 UP to 7200 IP 65 180 (356)

V % W VA VA

12, 24, 96, 205 10 30 Continuous 25 to 45 10 to 2 UP to 15000 IP 65 150 (302) Note: AC solenoids may be used for 2 or 3 types of supply; e.g. solenoid type W110 for: 110 V, 50 Hz; 110 V, 60 Hz; 120 V, 60 Hz

ON OFF

ms ms Cycles/h C (F)

4) 5) 6)

Suitable for NBR and FKM seals Only suitable for FKM seals Adhered to in hydraulic systems. Effective ltration prevents malfunction and, at the same time, increases the service life of components. For the selection of lters, see data sheets: RE 50070, RE 50076 and RE 50081. Other voltages on request With tted and locked plug-in connector Due to the occuring surface temperatures of the solenoid coils, the European standards EN563 and EN982 must be taken into account!

Ordering details W110 110 V, 50 Hz 110 V, 60 Hz 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz 230 V, 60 Hz

W230

With electrical connections the protective conductor (PE must be connected according to the relevant regulations.

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Characteristic curves measured with HLP46, oil = 40 C 5 C (104 F 41 F)

p-qV-characteristic curves Flow direction

7 10 (145) 8 (116) 6 (87) 4 (58) 2 (29) 0 0 10 (2.6) 20 (5.3)

10 6 5 3 9 1

2 4

Symbols A; B C D; Y E F T H J; Q L M P

PA 3 1 5 3 1 10 2 1 3 2 3 5 1 1 3 6

PB 3 1 5 3 3 10 4 1 3 4 1 5 2 1 3 6

AT 3 3 1 1 9 2 2 4 3 1 4 1 2 9 9

BT 1 3 1 1 9 2 1 9 3 1 1 2 4 9

Operating pressure in bar (PSI)

30 40 50 60 70 80 (7.9) (10.6) (13.2) (15.9) (18.5) (21.1) Flow in L/min (GPM)

R V W U G

7 Symbol R in switched position B A 8 Symbol G and T in mid position P T 9 Symbol H in mid position P T

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Performance limits measured with HLP46, oil = 40 C 5 C (104 F 41F)

Attention! The given switching power limits are for applications with two ow directions (e.g. from P to A and simultaneous return ow from B to T). Due to the ow forces active within the valves the permissible switching power limit may be signicantly less if there is only one direction of ow (e.g. from P to A and port B blocked)! (Please consult us for applications of this kind.) The switching power limits were measured with the solenoids at operating temperature, 10% under voltage and without tank back pressure.

Operating pressure in bar (PSI)

300 (4350) 1 200 (2900) 100 (1450) 0 0 10 (2.6) 20 (5.3) 2 3 4 5

10
Characteristic curve

DC solenoid Symbol A; B1) V A; B F; P J G; H; T A/O; A/OF; L; U C; D; Y M E; E12); R3); C/O; C/OF D/O; D/OF; Q; W

1 2 3

1 2 30 40 50 60 70 80 (7.9) (10.6) (13.2) (15.9) (18.5) (21.1) Flow in L/min (GPM)

DC solenoid Characteristic curve 1 to 10 Solenoid voltage 12; 24; 48; 96; 125; 205 V
1) 2)

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(for other voltages, see pages 9)

With hand override P A/B pre-opening 3) Return ow from actuator to tank

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Performance limits measured with HLP46, oil = 40 C 5 C (104 F 41 F)

Attention! The given switching power limits are for applications with two ow directions (e.g. from P to A and simultaneous return ow from B to T). Due to the ow forces active within the valves the permissible switching power limit may be signicantly less if there is only one direction of ow (e.g. from P to A and port B blocked)! (Please consult us for applications of this kind.) The switching power limits were measured with the solenoids at operating temperature, 10% under voltage and without tank back pressure.

Operating pressure in bar (PSI)

17 300 (4350) 200 (2900) 100 (1450) 11 0 0 10 (2.6) 20 30 40 50 60 (5.3) (7.9) (10.6) (13.2) (15.9) Flow in L/min (GPM) 12 14 15 18

AC solenoid 50 Hz Characteristic curve 11 Symbol A; B1) V A; B F; P G; T H A/O; A/OF; C/O; C/OF D/O; D/OF; E; E12); J; L; M; Q; R3); U; W C; D; Y

13 14

16

12 13 14 15 16 17

AC solenoid Characteristic curve 11 to 18 W230 (other voltages on request) Solenoid voltage W110 110 V; 50 Hz 120 V; 60 Hz 230 V; 50 Hz
1) 2)

18

With hand override P A/B pre-opening 3) Return ow from actuator to tank

Operating pressure in bar (PSI)

300 (4350) 200 (2900) 100 (1450)

26 21 28 22 23 24 25

AC solenoid 60Hz Characteristic curve 19 20 21 Symbol A; B1) V A; B F; P G; T J; L; U A/O; A/OF; Q; W C; D; Y H C/O; C/OF; D/O; D/OF; E E12); M; R3)

27 0 0 19 10 (2.6) 20 20 30 40 50 60 (5.3) (7.9) (10.6) (13.2) (15.9) Flow in L/min (GPM)

AC solenoid Characteristic curve 19 to 28 Solenoid voltage W110 W230 (other voltages on request) 110 V; 60 Hz 230 V; 60 Hz
1) 2)

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

With hand override P A/B pre-opening 3) Return ow from actuator to tank

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Performance limits measured with HLP46, oil = 40 C 5 C (104 F 41 F)

Attention! The given switching power limits are for applications with two ow directions (e.g. from P to A and simultaneous return ow from B to T). Due to the ow forces active within the valves the permissible switching power limit may be signicantly less if there is only one direction of ow (e.g. from P to A and port B blocked)! (Please consult us for applications of this kind.) The switching power limits were measured with the solenoids at operating temperature, 10% under voltage and without tank back pressure.

Operating pressure in bar (PSI)

300 (4350) 1 200 (2900) 100 (1450) 2 3

11 8 6 4 6 7

10
Characteristic curve 1 2

DC solenoid Symbol A; B V F; P J; L; U G T H D; C M C/O; C/OF; D/O; D/OF; E; E1; R, Q; W A/O; A/OF

11 1 5

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

0 0 10 (2.6) 20 (5.3)

2 30 40 50 60 70 80 (7.9) (10.6) (13.2) (15.9) (18.5) (21.1) Flow in L/min (GPM)

DC solenoid Characteristic curve 1 to 11 Solenoid voltage 110; 180 V

10 11

Operating pressure in bar (PSI)

300 (4350) 200 (2900) 100 (1450) 0 0 10 (2.6) 20 (5.3) 2 4 1

5 6

10 11 6
Characteristic curve 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DC solenoid Symbol A; B V F; P J; L; U A/O; A/OF E T G H D; C M C/O; C/OF; D/O; D/OF; E1; R, Q; W

12 3 7 8 1 9 4 5

2 30 40 50 60 70 80 (7.9) (10.6) (13.2) (15.9) (18.5) (21.1) Flow in L/min (GPM)

DC solenoid Characteristic curve 1 to 12 Solenoid voltage 42; 80; 220 V

9 10 11 12

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Unit dimensions: valve with a DC solenoid dimensions in millimeters (inches)

Individual connections

14
1/2 NPT

11
9.4 (0.37)

11
5.3 (0.21)

14

12

15 (0.59)

15 (0.59)

B
92.0 (3.62) 97.5 (3.84)

B
1/2 NPT

23 (0.91)

42 (1.65)

4 3
14 (0.55) 50.5 (2.0)

8.4 (0.33) 3.5 (0.14) 82 (3.23)

22 (0.87)

64 (2.52) 206 (8.11)

8.4 (0.33) 3.5 (0.14) 124 (4.88) 50.5 (2.0)

4 3
14 (0.55)
0.01/100 mm 0.0004/4.0 in. 32 (Rmax4)

13

1.1

2
69.2 (2.72)

10

1.2

13
0.75 (0.03) 45 (1.77)

31 (1.22)

T A P
13.6 (0.54) 40.5 (1.59)

Central connections

15
Pg11

16

12
15 (0.59)

7
131 (5.16) 71 (2.80)

90 (3.54)

Pg16 71 (2.80)

31.75 (1.25)

Required surface finish of the mating piece

Pin allocation for central connections: With 1 solenoid: Solenoid always to termainals 1 and 2 Earth to terminal PE With 2 solenoids: Solenoid "a" to terminals 1 and 2 solenoid "b" to terminals 3 and 4 PE Earth to terminal 1.1 Solenoid "a" (plug-in connector color grey) 1.2 Solenoid "b" (plug-in connector color black) 2 Dim. for solenoid with protected hand override "N9" (standard) The hand override can only be actuated up to a tank pressure of approx. 50 bar (725 PSI). Avoid damage to hand override pin bore! 3 Dim. for solenoid with hand override "N" 4 Dim. for solenoid without hand override 5 Plug-in connector without circuitry 1) 6 Plug-in connector with circuitry 1)
1)

Must be ordered separately, see page 4 Item no. explanation continued on page 11

46.5 (1.83)

T A P B

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Unit dimensions: valve with a AC solenoid dimension in millimeters (inches)

Individual connections

14
1/2 NPT

11

9 11

14

12

15 (0.59)

9.4 (0.37)

5.3 (0.21)

15 (0.59)

B
92.0 (3.62) 98 (3.86)

B
1/2 NPT

42 (1.65)

3
8.4 (0.33) 17 (0.67) 81 (3.19) 44.5 (1.75) 22 (0.87) 64 (2.52) 205 (8.07) 123 (4.84) 8.4 (0.33) 17 (0.67)

23 (0.91)

0.01/100 mm 0.0004/4.0 in. 32 (Rmax4)

44.5 (1.75)

3
Required surface finish of the mating piece

13

1.1

2+4
69.2 (2.72) T

10

1.2

13
0.75 (0.03) 45 (1.77)
Cable glande Pg 16 "DL" Angled plug (color red, must be ordered separately, Material No. R900005538) Name plate
G 341/01(/12), G 1/4 (SAE-4; 7/16-20) G 342/01(/12), G 3/8 (SAE-6; 9/16-18) G 502/01(/12), G 1/2 (SAE-8; 3/4-16) G 341/60, G 1/4 G 342/60, G 3/8 G 502/60, G 1/2

31 (1.22)

A P 13.6 (0.54)

Central connections

12
15 (0.59) Pg11

15

40.5 (1.59)

16
9

7
131 (5.16)

71 (2.80)

90 (3.54)

Pg16 71 (2.80)

46.5 (1.83)

T A P B

31.75 (1.25)
7 8

10 Same sealing rings for ports A, B, P. T 11 Plug for valves with one solenoid 12 Space required to remove the plug-in connector 13 Space required to remove the coil 14 Securing nut, tightening torque MA = 4 Nm (2.95 lb-ft) 15 Porting pattern to DIN 24340 form A, without locating pin hole 16 Porting pattern to ISO 4401 with locating pin hole
Subplates (without locating pin hole) (with locating pin hole)

to catalog sheet RE 45052 and

Valve fixing screws 4 screws DIN EN ISO 4762 M5 x 50 - 10.9 (10 -24 UNC x 2); Surface coating to DIN EN ISO 10683 aZn - 240h - L (friction value 0.090.14 to VDA 235-102) must be ordered separately. MA = 7 Nm (5.16 lb-ft), tighten using a torque wrench with an accuracy of 10 %. Note: The tightening torque relates to the maximum operating pressure.

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Plug-in connectors to DIN EN 175 301-803 for component plug "K4"

For further plug-in connectors see RE 08006

Material No. With indicator light and Z-diode protective circuit 24 V R901017026

Valve side a b a/b

Color grey black black

Without circuitry R901017010 R901017011

With indicator light 12 240 V R901017022

With rectier 12 240 V R901017025

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