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Solenoid directional valves type DKE and DKER

direct operated, ISO 4401 size 10

Spool type, direct operated solenoid valves

BLEED SCREW V
available in two different versions:
DKE basic version equipped with stan-
dard solenoids
connector
DKER high performance version equip-
ped with improved force solenoids
certified according the North
American standard C UR US
Configurations and construction
The valves are available in three or four
way configurations and with two or three
spool positions, see section 2.
DKER - AC (3 CHAMBERS BODY) The spools  are interchangeable and
they are available in a wide range of
hydraulic configurations, see section 3.
BLEED SCREW V
The solenoids  have two different execu-
tions for AC or DC power supply and they
are composed by:
connector wet type screwed tube with integrated
manual override pin  (the tube are dif-
ferent for AC and DC power supply).
AC and DC coils see section 6
The coils are interchangeable for the
same type of power supply AC or DC and
they can be easily replaced without tools
(they are not interchangeable between
DKE - DC (5 CHAMBERS BODY) DKE and DKER)
The coils are fully encapsulated with the
following temperature classes:
class H for DC coils
1 MODEL CODE class F for AC coils
The valve body  is 5 chambers type, for
DKER 1 63 1/2 /A - X 24 DC ** /* all DC versions and for AC version with
Directional control valves ISO 4401 size 10 Synthetic fluids option /F * . Standard AC version use 3
DKE = standard solenoids WG =water glycol chambers type body.
DKER = high performances solenoids PE= phosphate ester
The optimized internal flow paths, largely
Series number cored with extrawide channels to the tank
Valve configuration, see section 2 port, ensure low pressure drops.
61 = single solenoid, center plus external position, Voltage code, see section 6
spring centered 00 = valve without coils Options
63 = single solenoid, 2 external positions, spring offset The following optional devices are available for
67 = single solenoid, center plus external position, DKE and DKER:
spring offset X = without connector prolonged manual override protected with
70 = double solenoid, 2 external positions, without See note 2 at section 5 for available connectors, rubber cap for easy hand operation
springs to be ordered separately control devices of the valve switching time
Coils with special connectors, see section 7
71 = double solenoid, 3 positions, spring centered spool position monitor devices for safety
XJ = AMP junior Timer connector
75 = double solenoid, 2 external positions, with detent XK = Deutsch connector (only DKE) applications
Other configurations are available on request. XS = Lead Wire connection (only DKE) external drain port Y for high tank pressure
(only DC version)
Spool type, see section 3 Options, see note 1 at section 5
Surface mounting ISO 4401 size 10
Note: configuration 63, 70 and 75 are available only with spools type 0/2, 1/2, 2/2, 2/7, 5/7 (2/7 and 5/7 only for configuration 63) Max flow up to 120 l/min
Max pressure: 315 bar
2 CONFIGURATION

-171* -1700/2 -1750/2 -1630/2 -161* -167*

-1701/2 -1751/2 -1631/2

-1630/2/A -161*/A -167*/A

-1631/2/A
Where the symbol doesn't show the hydraulic con-
nection (*), it depends on the central configuration of
the spool; see section 3.

3 SPOOLS - for intermediate passages, see tab. E001.

0 1 2/2 2/7 3 4 5
0/2 1/2

5/7 6 7 8 19 39 58

91 93 1/3 1/9

See note 3 at section 5.

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 4 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF DKE AND DKER DIRECTIONAL VALVES

Assembly position / location Any position for all valves except for type - 170* (without springs) that must be installed with horizontal
axis if operated by impulses
Subplate surface finishing Roughness index flatness ratio 0,01/100 (ISO 1101)
Ambient temperature from -20C to +70C.
Fluid Hydraulic oil as per DIN 51524 .... 535; for other fluids see section 1
Recommended viscosity 15 100 mm2/s at 40C (ISO VG 15 100)
Fluid contamination class ISO 19/16, achieved with in line filters at 25 m value to 25 75 (recommended)
Fluid temperature -20C +60C (standard and /WG seals) -20C +80C (/PE seals)
Flow direction As shown in the symbols of tables 2 and 3
Operating pressure DKE Ports P, A, B: 315 bar
For versions with proximity switches Port T: 120 bar for AC solenoids; 210 bar for DC solenoids; 250 bar for option /Y
(/FC, /FI and /FIE versions) port Y DKER Ports P,A,B: 315 bar;
must be drained Port T: 160 bar for AC solenoid; 210 bar for DC solenoids; 250 bar for option /Y
Rated flow See diagrams Q/p at section 8
Maximum flow 120 l/min, see operating limits at section 9
4.1 Coils characteristics
Insulation class H (180C) for DC coils F (155C) for AC coils
Due to the occuring surface temperatures of the solenoid coils, the European standards EN563 and
EN982 must be taken into account
Connector protection degree IP 65
Relative duty factor 100%
Supply voltage and frequency See electric feature 6
Supply voltage tolerance 10%
Certification (only for DKER) C UR US

5 NOTES
1 Options
A = Solenoid mounted at side of port B (only for single solenoid valves). In standard versions, solenoid is mounted at side of port A.
WP = prolonged manual override protected by rubber cap - see section 14 .
L, L1, L2, L3, LR, see section 12 = device for switching time control (only for DC solenoids).
F * =5 chambers body for DC and AC versions with proximity switch for spool position monitoring: see tab. E110.
Y = external drain, only for DC version, to be selected if the pressure at T port is higher than the max allowed limits.
2 Type of electric connectors DIN 43650, to be ordered separately - see section 15 .
SP-666 = standard connector IP-65 for direct connection to electric supply source.
SP-667 = as SP-666, but with built-in signal led.
SP-669 = with built-in rectifier bridge for supplying DC coils by alternate current (AC 110V and 230V - Imax 1A).
3 Spools
- spools type 0/2, 1/2, 2/2 are only used for two position valves: single solenoid valves, type DKE*-163*/*; double solenoid valves type
DKE*-170*/2 and DKE*-175*/2.
- spools type 2/7 and 5/7 are used only for single solenoid valves, type DKE-163* (option /A not available).
- spools type 0 and 3 are also available as 0/1 and 3/1 with restricted oil passages in central position, from user ports to tank.
- spools type 1 is also available as 1/1, properly shaped to reduce the water-hammer shocks during the switching.
- spool type 1/3 (only for execution DKE(R)-1611/3/AY DC version) is particulary used as shut-off valve for safety applications, consult our technical office.
- spool type 1/9 has closed center in rest position but it avoids the pressurization of A and B ports due to the internal leakages.
- other types of spools can be supplied on request.

6 ELECTRIC FEATURES

External supply Power (1) In case of 60 Hz voltage fre-

Type of Code of spare coil
nominal voltage Voltage code consumption quency the performances are
connector DKE DKER
10% (2) reduced by 1015% and the
12 DC 12 DC SP-CAE-12DC SP-CAER-12DC
power consumption is 80 VA
for DKE and 90 VA for DKER.
14 DC 14 DC SP-CAE-14DC SP-CAER-14DC
(2) Average values based on tests
24 DC 24 DC SP-CAE-24DC SP-CAER-24DC performed at nominal hydrau-
36 W (DKE)
28 DC 28 DC SP-CAE-28DC SP-CAER-28DC lic condition and ambient/coil
39 W (DKER) temperature of 20C.
110 DC 110 DC SP-666 SP-CAE-110DC SP-CAER-110DC
(3) When solenoid is energized,
125 DC 125 DC or - SP-CAER-125DC the inrush current is approx 3
220 DC 220 DC SP-667 SP-CAE-220DC SP-CAER-220DC times the holding current.
Inrush current values corre-
110/50/60 AC 110/50/60 AC SP-CAE-110/50/60AC (1) SP-CAER-110/50/60AC (1) spond to a power consumption
230/50/60 AC 230/50/60 AC 85 VA (DKE) SP-CAE-230/50/60AC (1) SP-CAER-230/50/60AC (1)
of about 280 VA for DKE and
105 VA (DKER) 320 VA for DKER.
115/60 AC 115/60 AC (3) SP-CAE-115/60AC SP-CAER-115/60AC
230/60 AC 230/60 AC SP-CAE-230/60AC SP-CAER-230/60AC
110/50/60 AC 110 DC 36 W (DKE) SP-CAE-110DC SP-CAER-110DC
SP-669
230/50/60 AC 220 DC 39 W (DKER) SP-CAE-220DC SP-CAER-220DC

7 COILS TYPE CAE* and CAER* WITH SPECIAL CONNECTORS (only for 12DC, 14DC, 24DC and 28DC)
Options -XJ Options -XK Options -XS
Coil type SP-CAEJ, SP-CAERJ Coil type SP-CAEK Coil type SP-CAES
AMP Junior Timer connector Deutsch connector, DT-04-2P male Lead Wire connection
Protection degree IP67 Protection degree IP67 Cable lenght = 180 mm
 8 Q/P DIAGRAMS based on mineral oil ISO VG 46 at 50C
Flow direction DKE, DKER
PA PB AT BT PT BA
H
Spool type

Valve pressure drop p [bar]

G
0, 0/1, 0/2, 2/2 A A B B
F
1, 1/1, 1/3, 6, 8 A A D C E
3, 3/1, 7 A A C D D
C
4 B B B B F B
5 A B C C G A
1/2 B C C B
2/7 D F
5/7 B A E
19 A D C H
Flow rate [l/min]

9 OPERATING LIMITS based on mineral oil ISO VG 46 at 50C

The diagrams have been obtained with warm solenoids and power supply at lowest value (Vnom - 10%). The curves refer to application with symmetrical flow
through the valve (i.e. PA and BT). In case of asymmetric flow and if the valves have the devices for controlling the switching times the operating limits
must be reduced.
DKE - AC DKE - DC

M V Y S M
Y T
Inlet pressure [bar]

Inlet pressure [bar]

V T
DKE, DKER
Y
S Spool type
Curve
AC DC
V
0, 0/1, 1, 1/1, 3,
M 0/1, 5/7, 1/3
3/1, 1/2, 0/2, 8
S 2/7, 4, 5, 19 1/3, 5/7, 6, 7
Flow rate [l/min] Flow rate [l/min]
Y 1, 1/2, 0/2 4, 5, 2/7
DKER - AC DKER - DC
V 6, 7, 8, 2/2 2/2
V Y T S M
T 0, 1/1, 3, 3/1 19
M
Inlet pressure [bar]

Inlet pressure [bar]

V S

Flow rate [l/min] Flow rate [l/min]

10 SWITCHING TIMES (average values in msec)

Valve Switch-on Switch-on Switch-off Switch-off Test conditions:

AC DC AC DC
- 50 l/min; 150 bar
DKE / DKER + SP-666 / SP-667 40 60 25 35 - nominal supply voltage
- 2 bar of back pressure on port T
- mineral oil ISO VG 46 at 50C
DKE / DKER + SP-669 60 90
The elasticity of the hydraulic circuit and the
variations of the hydraulic characteristics
DKE-*/L* - DKER-*/L* 75150 45150 and temperature affect the response time.

11 SWITCHING FREQUENCY

Valve AC DC
(cycles/h) (cycles/h)

DKE / DKER + SP-666 / SP-667 7200 15000

12 DEVICES FOR SWITCHING TIME CONTROL

These devices are only available for DC valve version (5 chambers body) and can control the swit-
ching time and therefore reduce the coil hammering in the hydraulic circuit. The different types are
available shown in the figure.
The functionality of the device time control depends on the type of regulating element.
- L: controls and regulates the switching time in both moving directions of the spool: regulation is
carried out by screwing/unscrewing the element itself (regulating choke);
- L1/L2/L3: controls the switching time in both moving directions of the spool by means of fixed SPOOL DIRECTION
calibrated restrictor (gauged flow)
L1 = 1,25 mm; L2 = 1 mm; L3 = 0,75 mm; A B = sol. energizing A / sol. de-energizing B
A B = sol. energizing B / sol. de-energizing A
- LR: controls and regulates the switching time in the BA direction of the spool movement. The
device does not control the switching time (standard time) in the opposite direction AB of
the spool movement.
For a correct operation of the switching time control, the passage in which the control device is
installed must be completely filled with oil.
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13 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS [mm]

ISO 4401: 2005 P = PRESSURE PORT

Mounting surface according to 4401-05-05-0-05 A, B = USE PORT
(without X port, Y port optional) T = TANK PORT
Fastening bolts: Y = DRAIN PORT (only for option /Y)
For the max pressures on ports, see section 4
4 socket head screws M6x40 class 12.9
valve surface
Tightening torque = 15 Nm
Seals: 5 OR 2050 and 1 OR 108
Ports P,A,B,T: = 11.5 mm (max)
Ports Y: = 5 mm
DKE-17*-AC
V V
DKE-16*-AC

Mass: 3,6 kg Mass: 4,3 kg

DKE-17*-DC
V V
DKE-16*-DC

Mass: 4,2 kg Mass: 5,7 kg

DKER-17*-AC
V V
DKER-16*-AC

Mass: 3,6 kg Mass: 4,3 kg

DKER-17*-DC
V DKER-16*-DC V

Mass: 4,4 kg Mass: 5,9 kg

Overall dimensions refer to valves with connectors type SP-666

14 OPTION /WP 15 ELECTRIC CONNECTORS ACCORDING TO DIN 43650

The connectors must be ordered separately
SP-666, SP-667 (for AC or DC supply) SP-669 (for AC supply)
DKE-AC DKE-DC

CONNECTOR WIRING
SP-666, SP-667 SP-669
DKER-AC DKER-DC 1 = Positive 1,2 = Supply voltage VAC
2 = Negative 3 = Coil ground
= Coil ground
SUPPLY VOLTAGES
SP-666 SP-667 110/50 AC
110/60 AC
All 24 AC or DC 115/60 AC
voltages 110 AC or DC 230/50 AC
220 AC or DC 230/60 AC

16 MOUNTING SUBPLATES
Counterbore
GAS Ports Mass
Model Ports location [mm]
A-B-P-T (X-Y) [kg]
A-B-P-T (X-Y)
BA-308 (/Y) Ports A, B, P, T (X, Y) underneath 1/2" (1/4") 30 (21,5) 2,5
BA-428 (/Y) Ports A, B, P, T (X, Y) underneath 3/4" (1/4") 36,5 (21,5) 5,5
BA-434 (/Y) Ports P, T, (X, Y) underneath; ports A, B on lateral side 3/4" (1/4") 36,5 (21,5) 8,5
The subplates are supplied with 4 fastening bolts M6x40. Also available are multi-station subplates and modular subplates. For further details see table K280.

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