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EHPS Steering Valve

PVE Actuation Module
OSPCX CN Steering Unit

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Revision history

Table of revisions

Date

Changed

Rev

May 2015

Minor update

EB

August 2014

EHPS type 2 section updated

EA

July 2014

Converted to Danfoss layout

DA

October 2009

Steering column deleted

CA

May 2009

Note added

BC

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Contents
A wide range of Steering Components
For hydrostatic steering systems Danfoss offers:................................................................................................................. 5
For electrohydraulic steering systems Danfoss offers:....................................................................................................... 6
Characteristic features for steering units:................................................................................................................................6
Characteristic features for electrohydraulic steering systems with OSPE and EHPS:.............................................. 6
Conversion factors........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Survey of literature with technical data on Danfoss Steering Components...............................................................6
General

Electrohydraulic steering...............................................................................................................................................................7

Steering valve EHPS and electrical actuation module PVE for EHPS
Versions................................................................................................................................................................................................8
EHPS type 0, hydrostatic steering system:......................................................................................................................... 8
EHPS type 1, Hydrostatic and Electrohydraulic Steering System:............................................................................. 9
EHPS type 2, hydrostatic and electrohydraulic steering system:............................................................................ 10
Functional options overview................................................................................................................................................11
EHPS type 0, 1 or 2 with flanged on priority valve OLS 320:..................................................................................... 12
Function............................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
EHPS valve...................................................................................................................................................................................13
Neutral position................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Steering left........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
PVES and PVED-CLS, electrical actuation......................................................................................................................... 16
Closed loop control..................................................................................................................................................................17
Principle....................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Inductive transducer, LVDT...................................................................................................................................................17
Integrated pulse width modulation...................................................................................................................................17
Technical data

Variants
Dimensioning
Technical characteristics

Dimensions

Hydraulic systems

System safety

EHPS....................................................................................................................................................................................................18
PVES.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
PVED-CLS...........................................................................................................................................................................................19
Hysteresis, PVES and PVED-CLS................................................................................................................................................ 19
PVES and PVED-CLS.......................................................................................................................................................................20
Installation PVED-CLS................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Variants of EHPS..............................................................................................................................................................................22
Dimensioning steering system with EHPS steering valve...............................................................................................24
Directional spool - oil flow characteristic for spool 40/5................................................................................................. 26
Directional spool - cylinder flow characteristic for all directional spools.................................................................. 27
Pilot pressure relief valve: (P - T, Qp) characteristic........................................................................................................... 27
Pressure drop P-EF for Danfoss EHPS valve..........................................................................................................................28
Pressure drop P-EF for OLS integrated in EHPS............................................................................................................. 28
Pressure drop P-EF for OLS 320 static priority valve flanged on EHPS..................................................................28
EHPS type 0, stand alone.............................................................................................................................................................29
EHPS type 1, stand alone.............................................................................................................................................................31
EHPS type 1, with PVG..................................................................................................................................................................33
EHPS type 1, with OLS 320..........................................................................................................................................................35
EHPS type 0, stand alone and OSPCX CN steering unit....................................................................................................37
EHPS type 1, stand alone, OSPCX CN steering unit and PVRES joystick.....................................................................37
EHPS type 1 with PVG 32, OSPCX CN pilot steering unit and PVRES joystick...........................................................38
Emergency steering...................................................................................................................................................................... 39

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EHPS type 1 and type 2, prioritizing input signal............................................................................................................... 40
Fault monitoring....................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Passive fault monitoring........................................................................................................................................................ 41
Safety considerations.............................................................................................................................................................. 41
Safety considerations.............................................................................................................................................................. 42
On-road operation.............................................................................................................................................................. 42
Order specification
Steering unit OSPCX CN

Order specification for EHPS and PVE.....................................................................................................................................43

Version............................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Closed center............................................................................................................................................................................. 44

Code numbers and weights

Order specification
Technical data

Dimensions

Specification table for non catalogue numbers of Danfoss OSPCX CN steering units.........................................46
Common data..................................................................................................................................................................................47
Manual steering pressure............................................................................................................................................................47
Displacement, flow and pressure.............................................................................................................................................47
Dimensions OSPCX CN.................................................................................................................................................................48

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A wide range of Steering Components

Danfoss is one of the largest producers in the world of steering components for hydrostatic steering
systems on off-road vehicles. Danfoss offers steering solutions both at component and system levels. Our
product range makes it possible to cover applications of all types - ranging from ordinary 2-wheel
steering (also known as Ackermann steering) to articulated steering, automatic steering (e.g. by sensor)
and remote controlled steering via satellite. We can offer more than 1,800 different steering units and 250
different priority valves categorized in types, variants and sizes.
For hydrostatic steering systems Danfoss offers:

Mini steering units with displacements from 32 to 100 cm3/rev [1.95 to 6.10 in3/rev], flow up to 20
l/min [5.28 US gal/min], steering pressure up to 140 bar [2030 psi].
Steering units with displacements from 40 to 1200 cm3/rev [2.44 to 73.2 in3/rev], flow up to 100 l/min
[26.4 US gaL/min, steering pressure up to 240 bar [3481 psi].
Priority valves for rated flows at 40, 80, 120, 160 and 320 l/min [10.6, 21.1, 31.7, 42.3 and 84.5 US gal/
min], pressure up to 350 bar [5076 psi].
Pilot operated flow-amplifiers with amplification factors of 4, 5, 8, 10 or 20 for rated oil flows of 240
and 400 l/min [63.4 and 105.7 US gal/min], steering pressure up to 210 bar [3045 psi].
Pilot operated steering valve with steering flow up to 100 l/min [26.4 US gal/min], steering pressure
up to 250 bar [3625 psi] and with integrated priority valve for pump flow up to 120 l/min [31.7 US gal/
min].

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A wide range of Steering Components

For electrohydraulic steering systems Danfoss offers:

Pilot operated steering valves (pilot operated by hydrostatic steering unit or by electrical signal) with
steering flows up to 100 l/min [26.4 US gal/min], steering pressure up to 250 bar [3625 psi].
Steering units with integrated electrical operated steering valve with steering flow up to 50 l/min
[13.2 US gal/min], steering pressure up to 210 bar [3045 psi].

Characteristic features for steering units:

Low steering torque: From 0.5 Nm to 3 Nm in normal steering situations

Low noise level
Low pressure drop
Many types available: Open center Non-reaction, Open center Reaction, Power Beyond, Closed center
Non-reaction, Load Sensing, Load Sensing Reaction
One or more built-in valve functions: relief valve, shock valves, suction valves, non-return valve in Pline and in LS-line
Optional port connections (according to ISO, SAE or DIN standards)

Characteristic features for electrohydraulic steering systems with OSPE and EHPS:

Possibility of GPS, row sensor, variable steering ratio and joystick steering
The possibility of manual steering even on very heavy vehicles
EHPS: High steering pressure requiring smaller cylinders and flow
EHPS: Low pilot pressure and flow giving extremely low noise in the cabin
EHPS: Can be combined with Danfoss PVG 32 proportional valve

Conversion factors
1 Nm = [8.851 lbfin]

1 l = [0.264 US gal]

1 N = [0.2248 lbf]

1 bar = [14.5 psi]

1 mm = [0.0394 in]

F = [1.8C + 32]

1 cm3 = [0.061 in3]

Survey of literature with technical data on Danfoss Steering Components

Detailed data on all Danfoss steering components and accessories can be found in our steering
component catalogues, which is divided in to the following individual sub catalogues:
General information

Steering components

Technical data on mini steering units

OSPM

Technical data on open center, and closed center steering units

OSPB, OSPC, and OSPD

Technical data on load sensing steering units, priority valves and flow
amplifiers

OSPB, OSPC, OSPF, OSPD, OSPL,

OSPBX, OSPLX, OVPL, OLS and OSQ

Technical data on hydraulic and electrohydraulic pilot operated steering

valves, electrical actuation modules and appropriate steering units.

EHPS, EHPS w. OLS 320, PVE for EHPS

and OSPCX

Technical data on combined steering unit/electrohydraulic steering valves

and steering wheel sensors

OSPE and SASA

Technical data on load sensing steering unit with amplification

OSPU

For technical information on individual variants, please contact the Danfoss Sales Organization.

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General

Electrohydraulic steering
On loaders, large forklift trucks, dumpers, heavy tractors, combine harvesters, maize harvesters and other
similar machines there is often need for electrically actuated steering either in the form of a joystick, or
fully automatic.
For this purpose Danfoss has developed a pilot operated steering valve type EHPS (Electro Hydraulic
Power Steering).
A basic system (type 0) consists of a pilot steering unit as the signal source and an EHPS valve block which
controls oil flow to the steering cylinders proportional to the pilot flow.
The system can be extended to include an electrical actuator so that, as an alternative, it becomes
possible to steer with a joystick (EHPS type 1).
Alternatively the actuator can be an electrical programmable module (PVED-CLS) to give much more
different steering features such like, variable steering ratio, speed dependent steering ratio, steering
wheel drift compensation, active jerk force compensation and soft end stop. This system is called EHPS
type 2.
Electrohydraulic steering system

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Steering valve EHPS and electrical actuation module PVE for EHPS

Versions
EHPS type 0, hydrostatic steering system:
EHPS Type 0 is a hydraulic steering system only with the EHPS valve acting as a pilot operated directional
valve. The steering unit type OSPCX CN acts as a pilot unit delivering oil at a low pressure and low flow.
The steering unit needs less displacement compared with an ordinary hydrostatic steering system. The
displacement can be optimized for emergency steering.

OSP
Q
Q

EHPS valve

Steering
cylinger
150-567.10

CL

CR

EHPS type 0

L
R

Ps

Ts
EF

LS

T
P301 028

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EHPS type 1, Hydrostatic and Electrohydraulic Steering System:
This system consists of an EHPS valve (type 0) equipped with an electrical module (PVES) for activating
the EHPS valve. There are 2 possibilities of steering: either hydraulic with the steering wheel (OSPCX CN)
or electrically using a signal from, for example, a joystick or a mini steering wheel. Input from the steering
wheel (OSPCX CN) will always have highest priority.

Joystick

OSP
Q
Q

EHPS valve

PVE

Steering
cylinger
150-566.10

PVES

CL

CR

EHPS type 1

L
R

Ps

Ts
EF

LS

T
P301 026

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EHPS type 2, hydrostatic and electrohydraulic steering system:
PVED-CL must not be promoted any longer. PVED-CL will be replaced by PVED-CLS by the end of 2014.
Please contact Danfoss Sales Organization for further details.
This system consists of an EHPS valve (type 0) equipped with an electrical programmable module (PVEDCLS) for activating the EHPS valve. There are many possibilities of steering:
With the steering wheel either pure hydraulic by help of the OSPCX CN steering unit or electrohydraulic
by help of the SASA steering wheel sensor placed between column and steering unit.
The EPHS can be controlled electrically also by using signals from, for example, GPS controller, row
censor, joystick or mini steering wheel.
Input from the steering wheel will always have highest priority.
With PVED-CLS the following steering features in electro hydraulic steer mode are possible:
Variable steering ratio

Speed dependent steering ratio

Steering wheel drift compensation
Active jerk force compensation
Soft end stop

Steering Wheel Sensor

SASA

Joystick

OSP
Q
Q

EHPS valve

PVED CLS
Vehicle Speed

Steering
cylinger

Position Seorn

CAN bus
150-565.12

PVED CLS

CL

CR

EHPS type 2

L
R

Ps

Ts
EF

LS

T
P301 027

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Steering valve EHPS and electrical actuation module PVE for EHPS
Functional options overview
Section will be updated with PVED-CLS.

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Steering valve EHPS and electrical actuation module PVE for EHPS
EHPS type 0, 1 or 2 with flanged on priority valve OLS 320:
EHPS sterring valve has build in priority valve, but for max. pump flow 120 l/min [31.7 US gal/min]. In
systems with EHPS and pump flow between 120 l/min [31.7 US gal/min] and 320 l/min [84.5 US gal/min] a
combination of EHPS and OLS 320 gives a good compact solution to reduce hosing and installation cost
compared with stand alone components.

EHPS
CL

type 0

CR

L
R

Ps

Ts
P
T

EF

LS

LS
P

OLS 320
EF
P301 025

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Steering valve EHPS and electrical actuation module PVE for EHPS
Function
EHPS valve
The EHPS includes the following main components:
8
5 11
1 11 2

10

2
9

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

2
P301 018

Electrical actuation module

Housing
Directional spool
Shock and suction valve
Pilot pressure reduction valve for steering unit
Pilot pressure valve for electrical actuating module also called metering valve
Priority valve
Cover
Emergency steering valve
Pilot pressure relief valve
Shuttle valves

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Neutral position

P301 020

1.

Electrical actuation module

3.

Directional spool

4a.

Shock valvea

4b.

Suction valves

5.

Pilot pressure reduction valve for steering unit

6.

Metering valve

7a.

Priority valve spool

7b.

Priority valve spring

9.

Emergency steering valve

10.

Pilot pressure relief valve

11.

Check valve for emergency steering

12.

Check valve in LS line

13.

Shuttle valves

When the engine is turned off, the priority valve spool (7a) is pushed to the right by the spring (7b).
The passage to the EF port is blocked and the passage to CF to the directional spool (3) is open.
When the engine is on and the steering unit OSPCX CN is in neutral position, the CF pressure will rise to
match the spring force in the integrated priority valve, and the spool (7a) will move to the left and the oil
will pass from the pump across the priority valve (7a + 7b) and out through the EF port.

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Steering valve EHPS and electrical actuation module PVE for EHPS
The priority valve is a dynamic type, meaning that a flow passes from CF through the Dynamic orifice
(integrated in spool 7a) and into the LS line through the check valve (12) to the directional spool (3). In
neutral position this dynamic oil flow passes on to the tank.
When the steering unit is in neutral position and no signal is generated to PVES, the directional spool will
be in its center position. This means that knocks and impacts from the cylinder are not transmitted to the
steering unit.

Steering left
When steering, the steering unit will get oil supplied from the pilot pressure reduction valve (5).
The pressure for the steering unit is reduced to approximate 30 bar.
When steering left, oil will be passing on to the L-port of the EHPS and it will fill the left side chamber of
the directional spool (3), which makes the spool move to the right.

P301 021

1.

Electrical actuation module

3.

Directional spool

4a.

Shock valvea

4b.

Suction valves

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5.

Pilot pressure reduction valve for steering unit

6.

Metering valve

7a.

Priority valve spool

7b.

Priority valve spring

9.

Emergency steering valve

10.

Pilot pressure relief valve

11.

Check valve for emergency steering

12.

Check valve in LS line

13.

Shuttle valves

When moving the directional spool (3), the LS signal will be connected to the steering pressure CL. The
pressure will then increase in the spring chamber of the priority valve and the priority valve spool (7a) will
be pushed towards the right side. Consequently, oil will flow through CF from the priority valve to the
directional spool (3).
Oil will now push the steering cylinder rod out and it will cause steering to the left side.
Return oil from the opposite cylinder site will stream into the CR port through the directional spool (3)
and into the right end of the metering valve (6). The metering valve spool is moved to the left and the
main stream from CR can pass through the metering valve into the tank.
The metering valve needs 12 bar to move. This return pressure is used for feeding an electrical actuation
module PVES in a EHPS type 1 system.
When the metering valve is open, it also leads pilot oil from the steering unit to the tank.
When the steering cylinder has reached end stop, no oil will pass through the CR port, and the control
pressure for the metering valve (6) will be reduced. The metering valve will now move to the right, and
the valve is closing the tank connection and the pilot oil flow will be blocked. This way you will feel the
end stop in the steering wheel.
When turning right, the movement of the directional spool (3) will be opposite. All other functions are
equal as when steering left. When steering with an electrical signal the directional spool (3) will be
controlled by hydraulic signal from the PVES which is converting electrical signal to hydraulic signal to
the directional spool (3), so that the movement of the directional spool (3) will be proportional to the
electrical signal to the PVES. The shuttle valves (13) will lead oil from PVES (1) to directional spool (3).
PVES and PVED-CLS, electrical actuation
The philosophy of Danfoss electrohydraulic actuation, type PVE, is integration of electronics, sensors and
actuators into a single unit that interfaces directly to the EHPS steering valve body.

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Steering valve EHPS and electrical actuation module PVE for EHPS
Closed loop control
All the proportional actuators feature an integrated feedback transducer that measures spool movement
in relation to the input signal, and by means of a solenoid valve bridge, controls the direction, velocity
and position of the directional spool of the valve. The integrated electronics compensate for flow forces
on the spool, internal leakage, changes in oil viscosity, pilot pressure, etc. This results in lower hysteresis
and better resolution. Furthermore the electronics enable built in safety like fault monitoring, directional
indication and LED light indication.

Principle
In principle the input signal (set-point signal) determines the level of pilot pressure which moves the
main spool. The position of the directional spool is sensed in the LVDT transducer which generates an
electric feed-back signal registered by the electronics. The variation between the set-point signal and
feed-back signal actuates the solenoid valves. The solenoid valves are actuated so that hydraulic pilot
pressure drives the directional spool into the correct position.
Inductive transducer, LVDT
(Linear Variable Differential Transformer). When the directional spool is moved, a voltage is induced
proportional to the spool position. The use of LVDT gives contact-free monitoring of the directional spool
position. This means an extra-long working life and no limitation as regards the type of hydraulic fluid
used. In addition, LVDT gives a precise position signal of high resolution.
Integrated pulse width modulation
Positioning of the directional spool in PVES is based on the pulse width modulation principle. As soon as
the directional spool reaches the required position, modulation stops and the spool is locked in position.

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Technical data

EHPS
The technical data for EHPS are typical measured results. For the hydraulic system a mineral based
hydraulic oil with a viscosity of 21 mm2/s [102 SUS] and a temperature of 50C [122F] was used.
EHPS "stand alone"
Port P, EF, LS

250 bar

[3625 psi]

Port CL/CR

320 bar

[4641 psi]

Port L/R

125 bar

[1812 psi]

Port Ps

55 bar

[798 psi]

Port T, Ts

25 bar

[363 psi]

Port P, EF

120 l/min

[31.7 US gal/min]

Port CL/CR/T

80/96 l/min1)2)

[21/25 US gal/min]

Port L/R/Ps

10/12.5 l/min1)2)

[2.6/3.3 US gal/min]

Spool travel, directional

spool

7 mm

[ 0.27 in]

Dead band, directional

spool

1.5 mm

[ 0.06 in]

Maximum pressure

Oil flow rated

Priority valve
Oil temperature

Spring force

10 bar

[145 psi]

Nominal flow

120 l/min

[31.7 US gal/min]

Recommended
temperature

+30C +60C

[+86F +140F]

Minimum temperature

-30C

[-22F]

Maximum temperature

+90C

[+194F]

-30C + 60C

[-22F +140F]

Operating range

12 - 80 mm2/s

[65 - 370 SUS]

Minimum viscosity

10 mm2/s

[59 SUS]

Maximum viscosity

460 mm2/s

[2129 SUS]

Maximum contamination
(ISO 4406, 1999 version)

21/19/16

Ambient temperature
Oil viscosity

Filtration

1) At 6 mm [0.24 in] spool travel with directional spool for maximum cylinder and pilot flow (80/10)
2) At 7 mm [0.28 in] spool travel (max travel) with directional spool for maximum cylinder and pilot flow (80/10)

Additional Datas for EHPS with OLS 320

Priority valve, OLS 320

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Spring force

10 bar

[145 psi]

Nominal flow

320 l/min

[84.5 US gal/min]

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Technical data
PVES
PVES
Supply voltage UDC

rated

11 V to 32 V

range

11 V to 32 V

max. ripple

5%

Current consumption at rated voltage PVES

Signal voltage

0.57 A @ 12 V

0.3 A @ 24 V

neutral

0.5 x UDC

CR-port CL-port

0.25 UDC to 0.75 UDC

Signal current at rated voltage

0.25 mA to 0.70 mA

Input impedance in relation to 0.5 UDC

12 K

Input capacitor

100 F

Power consumption PVES

7W

Reaction time
Supply voltage

Function

Disconnected by means of
neutral switch

Reaction time from neutral position to max.

spool travel

Disconnected by means of
neutral switch

Constant voltage

Constant voltage

Reaction time from max. spool travel to neutral

position

Reaction time from neutral position to max.

spool travel

Reaction time from max. spool travel to neutral

position

PVES
Prop. super
s
max.

0.230

rated

0.150

min.

0.120

max.

0.175

rated

0.090

min.

0.065

max.

0.200

rated

0.120

min.

0.050

max.

0.100

rated

0.090

min.

0.065

PVED-CLS
Information is under preparation.
Hysteresis, PVES and PVED-CLS
Hysteresis, PVES and PVED-CLS1)

rated

0%

1) Hysteresis is indicated at rated voltage and f = 0.02 Hz for one cycle (one cycle = neutral ->full CL -> full CR ->

neutral.

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Technical data
Spool travel

157-669.11

PVES and PVED-CLS

Oil consumption
Supply voltage

Function

PVES and PVED-CLS

Without voltage

Pilot oil flow

neutral

0.3 l/min

[0.078 US gal/min]

With voltage

Pilot oil flow

locked

0.1 l/min

[0.026 US gal/min]

continuous
actuations

0.8 l/min

[0.211 US gal/min]

range

12 - 75 mm2/s

[65 - 347 SUS]

min.

4 mm2/s

[39 SUS]

max.

460 mm2/s

[2128 SUS]

Rec. range

30 - 60C

[86 -140F]

min.

-30C

[-22F]

max.

90C

[194F]

Oil viscosity
Oil viscosity

Note: Max. start up viscosity 2500 mm2/s

Oil temperature
Oil-temperature

Filtering
Filtering in the hydraulic system

Max. allowed degree of contamination (ISO 4406, 1999 version):

23/19/16

Ambient temperature
Ambiant temperatur range Rec.

-30 +60C

[-22 +140F]

nom.

13.5 bar

[196 psi]

min.

10 bar

[145 psi]

max.

15 bar]

[217 psi]

Pilot pressure
Pilot pressure (relative to T pressure)

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Technical data
Enclosure and connector version
Version of connector

AMP JPT connector

Deutsch connector

Grade of enclosure1)

IP 66

IP 67

1) According to the international standard IEC 529

In particulary exposed applications, protection in the form of screening is recommended.

Installation PVED-CLS
Information is under preparation.

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Variants

Variants of EHPS
In the table below is shown the available variants of the different modules in the EHPS valve.
EHPS valve module variants
Part

Variants

Actuation module

Type 0 (none)

Type 1 (PVES)

Type 2 (PVED-CLS)

Connection
AMP
Directional spool 1)

Connection
DEUTSCH

DEUTSCH 12 pin

Cylinder flow (CQ) l/min [US gal/min]

Pilot flow (PQ) (l/min) [US gal/min]

20 [5.28]

40 [10.57]

60 [15.85]

80 [21.13]

5 [1.32]

CQ/PQ = 20/5

40/5

not available

not available

8 [2.11]

not available

not available

60/8

80/8

not available

40/10

60/10

CQ/PQ=80/10

10 [2.64]
Housing 2)

Thread
Basic

Metric

UNF

Stand alone

available

available

available

For PVG

available

available

available

For OLS 3203)

not available

available

available

Relieve valve,
bar [psi]

100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
[1450] [1595] [1740] [1885] [2030] [2175] [2320] [2465] [2610] [2755] [2900] [3045] [3190] [3335] [3480] [3626]

Shock valves,
bar [psi]

160
175
190 [2755]
[2320] [2538]

210 [3045]

230 [3335]

240
250
265
280 [4061]
[3480] [3626] [3843]

300 [4351]

320
[4641]

1) Directional spool:
Cylinder flow:
CQ = 20 l/min [5.28 US gal/min] is valid for 6 mm [0.24 in] spool travel.
CQ = 40 l/min [10.57 US gal/min] is valid for 6 mm [0.24 in] spool travel etc.
Pilot flow
PQ = 5 l/min [1.32 US gal/min] is based on steering unit with 50 cm3/rev and 100 min-1 [rpm] and causes
6 mm [0.24 in] spool travel at 100 min-1 [rpm] steering wheel speed
PQ = 8 l/min [2.11 US gal/min] is based on steering unit with 80 cm3/rev [4.88 in3/rev] and 100 min-1
[rpm] etc.
For example if you need 60 l/min [15.85 US gal/min] cylinder flow at 100 min-1 [rpm] steering wheel
speed and you need 80 cm3/rev [4.88 in3/rev] steering unit, you must choose directional spool 60/8.
2) Housing, threads:
P, EF

Ps, Ts, T, CL, CR, L & R

LS

G, DIN 3852-2

G 3/4 - S2)

G 1/2 - S2)

G 1/4 - S2)

Metric, ISO 6149-1

M 27 2 - O1) + S2)

M 18 1.5 - O1) + S2)

M 12 1.5 - O1) + S2)

UNF, ISO 11926-1

1 1/16 - 12 UN - O1) + S2)

3/4 - 16 UNF - O1) + S2)

7/16 - 20 UNF - O1) + S2)

1) O-ring chamfer on port connection

2) Spot face around port connection

3) OLS320 for EHPS, Housing, threads:

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Variants
P, EF

LS

SAE-ports

1 in SAE flange/M10
threads

None3) or M 12 1.5 - O1) + S2) or 7/16 -20 UNF - O1) + S2)

Metric, ISO 6149-1

M 33 2 - O1) + S2)

M 12 1.5 - O1) + S2)

UNF, ISO 11926-1

1 5/16 - 12 UN - O1) + S2)

7/16 - 20 UNF - O1) + S2)

3) If LS connection is going from OLS320 to LS connection of EHPS

1) O-ring chamfer on port connection
2) Spot face around port connection

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Dimensioning

Dimensioning steering system with EHPS steering valve

The cylinder flow is determined from:
Steering cylinder volume.

Steering speed.

Dimension of steering cylinder(s) can be based on formulas in General, steering components page
29-31.
Symbols
V (l)

steering cylinder volume

i (rev)

number of steering wheel revolutions from lock to lock

Vvc (cm3/rev.)

steering system displacement for steering cylinder

CQ (l/min)

nominal cylinder flow

Pems (bar)

emergency steering pressure

Tems (Nm)

emergency steering torque

Fe (N)

emergency steering wheel rim force

Swd (m)

steering wheel diameter

Vvs (cm3/rev)

displacement, steering unit

PQ (l/min)

pilot flow

Qpm (l/min)

pump flow, minimum

Example:
Cylinder volume: V = 1.85 l [0.49 US gal/min]
Required number of steering wheel revolutions from lock to lock:
i = 4 5 revolutions
The required steering system displacement for steering cylinder is calculated from
Vvc = V/i = (1.85*1000)/5 = 370 cm3/rev [22.6 in3]
(1.85*1000)/4 = 463 cm3/rev [28.3 in3]
In this example we chose Vvc = 400 cm3/rev
The directional spool is designated by nominal cylinder flow at 100 rpm speed on steering wheel.
CQ = 400 * 100/1000 (cm3/l) = 40 l/min [10.6 US gal/min]
The pilot flow is mainly determined by the demand for emergency steering pressure, look in General ,
steering components page 28-29.
Emergency steering pressure, Pems, is calculated to be maximum
Pems = 40 bar [580 psi]
Maximum allowable steering torque Tems based on steering wheel rim force Fe = 350 N and steering
wheel diameter Swd = 0.381 m [15 in]
Tems = Fe * Swd/2 = 350 * 0.381/2 = 66.7 Nm [590 lbfin]
Pilot steering unit displacement can be chosen/calculated from the table lowest on page 28 in General ,
steering components.
The nearest displacement Vvs generating minimum 40 bar [580 psi] at Tws = 66.7 Nm [ 590 lbfin]
Vvs maximum = 80 cm3/rev. [4.88 in3]
As in an EHPS steering system pilot oil is dumped to the tank the steering unit displacement should be as
small as possible.
In a given example you may be able to use a steering unit with smaller displacement as maximum size
acceptable for emergency steering pressure.
This is determined by the required speed for steering the vehicle in a situation without pump oil supply.

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Dimensioning
In this example a 50 cm3 [3.01 in3] (Vvs chosen) steering unit could be big enough to obtain the required
steering speed in emergency steering mode.
Pilot flow PQ is chosen by:
PQ = Vvs chosen * 100 rpm = 50 cm3 [3.01 in3]/rev * 100 rpm = 5 l/min. [1.3 US gal/min]
Designation CQ/PQ for directional spool is: 40/5.
Calculating pump flow:
If cylinder movement must correspond to steering wheel speed up to 100 rpm, the minimum pump flow
Qpm for steering will be:
Qpm = CQ + PQ = 40 + 5 = 45 l/min [ 11.9 US gal/min]
If pump flow is insufficient, the steering cylinder speed will not match the steering wheel speed: the
faster you steer, the higher pilot flow will be, and less flow will be left for cylinder movement.
If you want to have sufficient supply at higher steering wheel speed (higher than 100 rpm) you must
choose enough pump capacity for such a case.
SeeDirectional spool - cylinder flow characteristic for all directional spools on page 27 for the different
directional spools. The 40 l/min [10,57 US gal/min] spool gives maximum cylinder flow 50 l/min [13.21
US gal/min] at end stroke.
If you in the example above calculate with maximum steering wheel speed 150 rpm, the minimum pump
flow capacity must be:
Qpm = CQmax + PQmax = 50 + 7.5 = 58 l/min [15.32 US gal/min]
(Qmax comes from 50 cc/rev* 150 rpm = 7.5 l/min [1.98 US gal/min])

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Technical characteristics

Directional spool - oil flow characteristic for spool 40/5

A:

Flow available for steering, CQa = QP-PQ

QP =

Pump flow

PQ =

Pilot flow

The lower left diagram shows pilot flow as function of steering wheel speed. The values are valid for
OSPCX 50 CN steering unit: 100 rpm steering wheel speed corresponds to 5 l/min. [1.3 US gal/min] pilot
flow.
The lower right diagram shows spool travel as function of pilot flow: 5 l/min. [1.3 US gal/min] pilot flow
gives 6 mm spool travel.
The upper right diagram shows cylinder flow as function of spool travel: 6 mm spool travel gives 40 l/min
[10.6 US gal/min] cylinder flow.
The upper left diagram shows cylinder flow as function of steering wheel speed: 100 rpm steering wheel
speed gives 40 l/min [10.6 US gal/min] cylinder flow.
Line A shows flow limit available for cylinder flow, when pump flow is 60 l/min. [15.9 US gal/min]. At 100
rpm 5 l/min. [1.3 US gal/min] is used for pilot flow.
Please contact the Danfoss Organization regarding characteristics for other directional spools.

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Technical characteristics
Directional spool - cylinder flow characteristic for all directional spools
Q
l/min

US gal/min

100

D
C

90

35

80

30

70

25

60

20

50

15

40
10
30

2.5

10
7

6
0.25

0.2
0.3

0.25

4
0.15
0.35

0.05

0.05

2
0.1

0.4

20

0.45

0.5

2
0.1

0.55

4
0.15

0.6

0.2

0.65

7 mm
in

0.25
0.70

a
a

Us
UDC

0.75

150H07.10

A=

valid for spools for nominal cylinder flow CQ = 20 l/min [5.3 US gal/min]

B=

valid for spools for nominal cylinder flow CQ = 40 l/min [10.6 US gal/min]

C=

valid for spools for nominal cylinder flow CQ = 60 l/min [15.9 US gal/min]

D=

valid for spools for nominal cylinder flow CQ = 80 l/min [21.1 US gal/min]

Pilot pressure relief valve: (P - T, Qp) characteristic

The pilot pressure relief valve protects the steering system against excessive pressure. The pilot pressure
relief valve works together with the priority valve in the EHPS to limit the maximum steering pressure P-T.
The pilot pressure relief valve is set at an oil flow to the priority valve of 40 l/min [10.6 US gal/min].
Setting tolerance: rated value +5 bar [72.5 psi]
P-T
psi

4000
3500
3000
2500

P-T
bar

275
250
225

200

175
150

2000
1500
1000

125
100
75
0

0
0

10

20

30

40
10

50

60
15

70

80
20

90

100
25

110

120
30

Qp
l/min

Qp
US gal/min
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Technical characteristics
A:

220 bar +5 / -0 bar [3190 + 72.5 / -0 psi]

B:

190 bar +5 / -0 bar [2756 + 72.5 / -0 psi]

Pressure drop P-EF for Danfoss EHPS valve

This data comes from measurements on a representative sample of EHPS valves from production. Oil with
viscosity of 21 mm2/s [102 SUS] at 50 C [122 F] was used during measuring. Measurement made when
pressure on the LS connection is zero. The minimum curve applies when the pressure on the EF
connection is higher than the actual control spring pressure. The curve for control spring pressure of 10
bar [145 psi] applies when pressure on the EF port is zero.
Pressure drop P-EF for OLS integrated in EHPS
P-EF
psi

450

P-EF
bar

400

28

350

24

300
250
200
150
100

10 bar
145 psi

32

20
16
12
8

50

min.

0
0

10

20

30

40
10

50

60
15

70

80
20

90

100
25

110

120
30

Qp
l/min

Qp
US gal/min
150H14.10

Pressure drop P-EF for OLS 320 static priority valve flanged on EHPS

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Dimensions

EHPS type 0, stand alone

42[1.65]

CR

T
EF
LS

TS
P
PS

MADE IN DENMARK

EHPS
XXXXXXXX

23.5[0.925]

XXXXXXXX

33[1.30]

42[1.65]

37[1.47]

44.5[175]

37[1.46]

73[2.87]

229[9.02]

4.3[0.17]
68[2.68]

104[4.09]

30[1.18]

44.5[1.752]

4[0.16]

CL

51[2.01]

122[[4.80]

109[4.29]

14[0.55]

68[2.68]

150H18.12

83.5[3.287]

47.5[1.870]

83.5[3.287]

47.5[1.870]

47.5[1.870]

22.5[0.886]

78[3.07]

4.3[0.17]

47.5[1.870]

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Dimensions
P, EF

Ps, Ts, T, CL, CR, L, R

LS

G-port version (G, DIN

3852-2)

G 3/4, 16 mm [0.63 in] deep G 1/2, 14 mm [0.55 in] deep G 1/4, 12 mm [0.48 in] deep

Metric-port version (ISO

6149-1)

M27 2, 19 mm [0.75 in]

deep

M18 1.5, 14.5 mm [0.57 in] M12 1.5, 11.5 mm [0.45460

deep
mm/s in] deep

UNF-port version (ISO

11926-1)

1 1/16 -12 UN, 19 mm [0.75

in] deep

3/4 -16 UNF 14 mm [0.55 in] 7/16 -20 UNF, 11.5 mm

deep
[0.45 in] deep

All versions:

M8 1.25, 10 mm [0.39 in] deep

M8 1.25, 10 mm [0.39 in] deep

The mounting surface for the EHPS must be plane. No spots exceeding the height of the area round the
three M8 bolt holes allowed.

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Dimensions
EHPS type 1, stand alone
42[1.65]

CR

T
EF

TS
P
PS

MADE IN DENMARK

EHPS
XXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX

23.5[0.925]

LS

33[1.30]

42[1.65]

37[1.47]

73[2.87]

37[1.46]

44.5[1.752]

68[2.68]

317[12.48]

4.3[0.17]

104[4.09]

30[1.18]

44.5[175]

4[0.16]

CL

51[2.01]

127[4.96]

109[4.29]

14[0.55]

68[2.68]

150H09.12

83.5[3.287]

47.5[1.870]

83.5[3.287]

47.5[1.870]

47.5[1.870]

22.5[0.886]

78[3.07]

4.3[0.17]

47.5[1.870]

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Dimensions
P, EF

Ps, Ts, T, CL, CR, L, R

LS

G-port version (G, DIN

3852-2):

G 3/4, 16 mm [0.63 in] deep G 1/2, 14 mm [0.55 in] deep G 1/4, 12 mm [0.48 in] deep

Metric-port version (ISO

6149-1)

M27 2, 19 mm [0.75 in]

deep

M18 1.5, 14.5 mm [0.57 in] M12 1.5, 11.5 mm [0.45 in]
deep
deep

UNF-port version (ISO

11926-1)

1 1/16 -12 UN, 19 mm [0.75

in] deep

3/4 -16 UNF 14 mm [0.55 in] 7/16 -20 UNF, 11.5 mm

deep
[0.45 in] deep

All versions:

M8 1.25, 10 mm [0.39 in] deep

M8 1.25, 10 mm [0.39 in] deep

The mounting surface for the EHPS must be plane. No spots exceeding the height of the area round the
three M8 bolt holes allowed.

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Dimensions
EHPS type 1, with PVG
42[1.65]

CR

T
EF

TS
P
PS

MADE IN DENMARK

EHPS+PVG
XXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX

23.5[0.925]

LS

42[1.65]

75[2.95]

35[1.38]

86[3.39]

24[0.94]

24[0.94]

35[1.38]

8[0.31]

33[1.30]

4[0.16]

CL

51[2.01]

127[5.00]

109[4.29]

LS
A

104[4.09]

44.5[175]

37[1.46]

317[12.48]

44.5[1.752]

68[2.68]
4.3[0.17]

127[5.00]
40[1.57]

112.5[4.429]

115.5[4.547]

150H12.13

LS

max.292[11.5]
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Dimensions
P, EF

Ps, Ts, T, CL, CR, L, R

LS

G-port version (G, DIN

3852-2)

G 3/4, 16 mm [0.63 in] deep G 1/2, 14 mm [0.55 in] deep G 1/4, 12 mm [0.48 in] deep

Metric-port version (ISO

6149-1)

M27 2, 19 mm [0.75 in]

deep

M18 1.5, 14.5 mm [0.57 in] M12 1.5, 11.5 mm [0.45 in]
deep
deep

UNF-port version (ISO

11926-1)

1 1/16 -12 UN, 19 mm [0.75

in] deep

3/4 -16 UNF 14 mm [0.55 in] 7/16 -20 UNF, 11.5 mm

deep
[0.45 in] deep

A
All versions

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Bottom side fixing holes (A) in EHPS block, see page 29; M8 x 1.25, 10 mm
[0.39 in] deep

PVB

L1 mm
[in]

208
[8.19]

256
[10.08]

304
[12.00]

352
[13.86]

400
[15.75]

448
[17.64]

496
[19.53]

544
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Dimensions
EHPS type 1, with OLS 320
317[12.48]

4.3[0.169]
95[3.74]

85[3.35]

47.5[1.870]

31[1.22]

55[2.17]

38[1.50]

163[6.42]

68[2.68]

40[1.57]
236[9.29]

CL

CR

T
EF

TS
P
PS

LS

MADE IN DENMARK

EHPS+CLS 320
XXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX

23.5[0.925]

78.5[3.091]
23.5[0.925]

36[1.42]

56[2.20]

42[1.65]

113[4.45]

73[2.87]

80[3.15]

47[1.85]

118[4.646]

47.5[1.870]

LS

4[0.16]

74[2.91)

54[2.13]

30[1.181]

EF

37[1.46]
126[4.96]

68[2.68]

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Dimensions
EHPS
P, EF

Ps, Ts, T, CL, CR, L, R

LS

G-port version (G, DIN

3852-2):

G 3/4, 16 mm [0.63 in] deep G 1/2, 14 mm [0.55 in] deep G 1/4, 12 mm [0.48 in] deep

Metric-port version (ISO

6149-1)

M27 2, 19 mm [0.75 in]

deep

M18 1.5, 14.5 mm [0.57 in] M12 1.5, 11.5 mm [0.45 in]
deep
deep

UNF-port version (ISO

11926-1)

1 1/16 -12 UN, 19 mm [0.75

in] deep

3/4 -16 UNF 14 mm [0.55 in] 7/16 -20 UNF, 11.5 mm

deep
[0.45 in] deep

P, EF

LS

1 in SAE flange/M10
threads

G 1/4, 12 mm deep

OLS 320
SAE-port version

LS: M12 1.5, 11.5 mm deep

LS: 7/16 - 20 UNF, 11.5 mm deep

Metric-port version (ISO

6149-1)

M33 2, x = 43 mm (in)

M12 1.5, 11.5 mm deep

UNF-port version: (ISO

11926-1)

1 5/16 -12 UN, x = 49mm

( in)

7/16 -20 UNF, 11.5 mm deep

A:
All versions

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Hydraulic systems

EHPS type 0, stand alone and OSPCX CN steering unit

CL

CR

EHPS

type 0

L
R

Ps

LS

OSPCX CN

Ts
EF

150H06.11

EHPS type 1, stand alone, OSPCX CN steering unit and PVRES joystick
The vehicle can be steered with either the PVRES joystick or the OSPCX CN steering unit. The signal from
the steering unit has priority on simultaneous activation of steering wheel and joystick.
PVRES

CL

PVES

CR

EHPS

type 1

Electronics

L
2

R
LE
RE

Ps

PE
TE

Ts
EF

LS

OSPCX CN

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Hydraulic systems
EHPS type 1 with PVG 32, OSPCX CN pilot steering unit and PVRES joystick
The vehicle can be steered with either the PVRES joystick or the OSPCX CN steering unit. The signal from
the steering unit has priority on simultaneous activation of steering wheel and joystick.
P

PVG 32

LS

PVRES

A
B

A
B

A
B CL

PVES

CR
EHPS

Electronics

type 1

L
2

LE
RE

Ps
PE
TE

Ts
T

OSPCX CN

150-575.14

The joystick must be equipped with a neutral position contact to ensure that the PVES is not under
tension in neutral position. PVRES joystick has a neutral position contact.
See Technical information for joysticks 520L0554

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System safety

Emergency steering

P301 023

1.

Electrical actuation module

3.

Directional spool

4a.

Shock valves

4b.

Suction valves

5.

Pilot pressure reduction valve for steering unit

6.

Metering valve

7a.

Priority valve spool

7b.

Priority valve spring

9.

Emergency steering valve

10.

Pilot pressure relief valve

11.

Check valve for emergency steering

12.

Check valve in LS line

13.

Shuttle valves

When the pump oil supply fails*, the steering unit can be used as a hand pump depending on the weight
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System safety
When steering the steering unit still gets oil from Ps on EHPS. When steering left the oil from the steering
unit passes on to the L-port of the EHPS and it will fill the left side chamber of the directional spool (3),
and so the spool moves to the right.
As there is no pump supply, there is no pressure in CF consequently there is no pressure on the left side
of the emergency steering valve (9). Pilot oil from the steering unit is pushing on the right side of
emergency steering valve, and causing it to move towards the left. Now pilot flow is led to the directional
spool (3) and into the CL port and the cylinder moves. Return oil from the cylinder enters CR, and will pass
over the directional spool (3) and the check valve (11) and it feeds the steering unit.
In this way the cylinder is directly moved by the oil flow from the steering unit, and the ratio is increased
in comparison to normal steering situation with active pump supply.
When turning right, the movement of the directional spool (3) will be opposite. All other functions are
equal as when steering left.
* Herby is meant when pressure in P-line to EHPS has dropped to less than 12 bar [174 psi]!! When pump
pressure is larger than 12 bar [174 psi], emergency steering will not be possible due to metering valve (6)
will stay open during steering.
EHPS type 1 and type 2, prioritizing input signal
In case of active electrical steering (EHPS type 1 and type 2), the steering signal from pilot steering unit
has highest priority:
The oil supply to the steering unit is reduced to 30 bar [435 psi], controlled by pressure reduction
valve (5)
The oil supply to the PVES actuation module is adjusted to 12 bar [174 psi] by the metering valve (6)
If a driver coincidence activates a joystick steering left, and he grabs the steering wheel to steer counter
(steer to the right), the signal from the steering wheel has priority as the pilot steering unit can generate
30 bar [435 psi] on the right side of the directional spool and the PVES can only generate 12 bar [174 psi]
on the left side of the directional spool.
The joystick must be equipped wit a neutral contact to ensure that the PVES is not under tension in
neutral position. Without a neutral position contact the joystick will release an electrical signal of 0.5
UDC.
If the EHPS is hydraulically activated the main spool is moved, thus changing the LVDT signal. There will
be a difference between feedback and input signal and when this reaches more than 15% the PVEA will
go into failure mode.
Note concerning type 1 and type 2 systems.
Such systems can be set up without any OSPCX steering unit in case the customer wants pure Steer By
Wire (SBW) steering.
In such case it is important to connect L and R of EHPS to tank.
These tank connections are needed to ensure that directional spool of EHPS moves properly into neutral
after ending steering input signal to PVE!
Fault monitoring
A fault monitoring system is provided in all PVES and PVED-CL modules. The system is available as passive
fault monitoring type, which provides a warning signal only.
Passive fault monitoring systems are triggered by three main events:

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System safety
1. Input signal monitoring
The PVES input signal voltage is continuously monitored. The permissible range is between 15%
and 85% of the supply voltage. Outside this range the section will switch into an active error state.
2. Transducer supervision
If one of the wires to the LVDT sensor is broken or short-circuited, the section will switch into an
active error state.
3. Supervision of the closed loop
The actual position must always correspond to the demanded position (input signal). If the actual
spool position is further than the demanded spool position (>12%, ), the system detects an error
and will switch into an active error state. On the other hand, a situation where the actual position is
closer to neutral than that demanded will not cause an error state. This situation is considered in
control.
When an active error state occurs, the fault monitoring logic will be triggered:
Passive fault monitoring

A delay of 250 ms before anything happens.

The solenoid valve bridge will not be disabled but still control the main spool position.
An alarm signal is sent out through the appropriate pin connection, no. 3.
This state is not memorized. When the erroneous state disappears, the alarm signal will turn to
passive again. However, the signal will always be active for a minimum of 100 ms when triggered.

To prevent the electronics from going into an undefined state, a general supervision of the power supply
and the internal clock frequency is made. This function applies to PVES and will not activate fault
monitoring:
1. High supply voltage:
The solenoid valves are disabled when the supply voltage exceeds 36 V, and the main spool will
return/stay in neutral.
2. Low supply voltage:
The solenoid valves are disabled when the supply voltage falls below 8.5 V, and the main spool will
return/stay in neutral.
3. Internal clock.
The solenoid valves are disabled when the internal clock frequency fails, and the main spool will
return/stay in neutral.
Safety considerations

Warning

The Danfoss range of PVE actuators are single string designs with limited on board fault monitoring.
Danfoss strongly recommends application of vehicle specific safety monitoring systems that will detect
non-conforming steering and effectively disable electro-hydraulic actuators or issue appropriate
warnings as the case may be. A minimum safety system should include a manual power switch to
electrical power off electrohydraulic actuators while driving on public roads.

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System safety
Safety considerations

On-road operation

Warning

The PVES or PVED-CLS shall be de-energized while driving on-road. It is the OEMs responsibility to
establish the necessary means to inform and de-energize the PVE from the cabin when driving on public
roads.
The Danfoss range of PVE actuators are single string designs with limited on board fault monitoring.
Danfoss strongly recommends application of vehicle specific safety monitoring systems that will detect
non-conforming steering and effectively disable electro-hydraulic actuators or issue appropriate
warnings as the case may be. A minimum safety system should include a manual power switch to
electrical power off electro-hydraulic actuators while driving on public roads.
For details, see:
Technical information, PVE Series 4
User Manual PVED-CL controller for Electro-Hydraulics Steering

or contact Danfoss Technical Support Team

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Order specification

Order specification for EHPS and PVE

Specification table for Danfoss EHPS steering valve. Fill in your company data and place xs in the table
where appropriate and then send to your Danfoss Power Solutions, sales organization. For further
explanation of specification: see page 22
Your company

Name

Vehicle

Actuation module

Type 0 (none)

Potential pcs/year

Completed by

Type 21) (PVED-CLS)

Type 1 (PVES)
Connector

Connector

AMP (A)
40/5

DEUTSCH

20/5

Housing, basic

Stand alone (SA)

For PVG (PVG)

For OLS 320(OLS)

Housing EHPS, threads

Metric (M)

UNF

Housing OLS 320, threads

(if any OLS 320)

SAE

Metric (M)

UNF

100

110

120

Shock valves setting

bar

160

175

190

Unit painted black

130

140

60/8

DEUTSCH

Directional spool

Relief valves setting

bar

40/10

Date

150

210

160

170

230

60/10

80/8

180

190

200

210

240

250

265

280

Yes (PB)

80/10

220

240

250

300

320

No

1) Contact Danfoss Sales Organization for software version and vehicle specific parameters to be downloaded in PVED-CLS
EHPS

Type 1A

80/8

OLS

240

320

PB

Actuation module
Directional spool
Housing, basic
Housing EHPS, threads
Housing OLS 320
(if any OLS), threads
Relief valve setting, EHPS
Shock valves setting
Unit painted black

Please fill in specification

for your EHPS:

EHPS

Only values stated in the table above are available for the EHPS specification.
When choosing housing for PVG, please fill in order specification for the PVG group.
In this PVG group the EHPS will replace the end cover for PVG.
Remember also to specify and order the OSPCX CN steering unit, Specification table for non catalogue
numbers of Danfoss OSPCX CN steering units on page 46.

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Steering unit OSPCX CN

Version
Closed center
Closed center steering units are blocked on their P port in the neutral position.
OSPCX CN: Steering units for steering valve EHPS.
OSPCX CN is a closed center steering unit with the L and the R connections open to the tank when in
neutral position. OSPCX CN can only be used with Danfoss steering valve EHPS.
OSPCX CN steering unit must not be connected directly to the steering cylinder.

OSPBCX CN Closed center Non-reaction

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Code numbers and weights

OSPCX closed center non-reaction steering units
OSPCX CN in the table below have all the following valve function incorporated:
Check valve in P-port

OSPCX CN in the table below have all soft neutral setting springs, see page 42
Steering unit

Code numbers

Weight

Connections

kg

[lb]

European versions

Us Versions

G 1/2 S**

M18 1.5 - O* + S**

3/4 - 16 UNF O*

OSPCX 50 CN

11031535

5.2

[11.5]

OSPCX 70 CN

150G4110

5.3

[11.7]

OSPCX 80 CN

150G4112

5.3

[11.7]

OSPCX 100 CN

150G4107

150G4108

150G4109

5.4

[11.9]

** countersinking around port connections (cannot be used in connection with OVR angular block)
* O-ring chamfer on port connections

If you wish other specifications for your OSPCX CN steering unit, please fill in the order form on page 39
and contact the Danfoss sales organization.

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Order specification

Specification table for non catalogue numbers of Danfoss OSPCX CN steering units
Specification table for Danfoss closed center steering units type OSPCX CN which are not available in the
code number table.
Fill in with company data and xs in the table and send to your Danfoss Sales Organization
Your company

Name

Vehicle

Potential, pcs/year

Completed

Date

60

70

80

100

Steering unit type

OSPCX CN

Displacement cm3/rev
OSPCX CN

50

Port threads

G 1/2 S**

M 18 1.5 O* + S**

3/4-16 UNF O*

Neutral setting springs

Soft: 0.15-1.8 Nm [1.33-15.9 lbfin]

in normal steering situation

Standard: 0.8-3 Nm [7.10-26.55 lbfin] in normal

steering situation

Strong: 1.5-4 Nm [13.27-35.40 lbfin]

in normal steering situation

Unit painted black

Yes

No

** Spot face around port connections (can not be used in connection with OVR angular block)
* O-ring chamfer on port connections

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Technical data

Common data
Look in sub catalogue: General, steering components
Manual steering pressure
Look in sub catalogue: General, steering components
Displacement, flow and pressure
OSPCX
Steering unit

OSPCX 50 CN

Displacement

Ratet oil flow

Max. pressure on connections

cm3/rev

l/min

[US gal/
min]

P
bar

[psi]

[1.32]

125

[1813] 25

50

[in3/rev]

[3.05]

OSPCX 60 CN

60

[3.70]

[1.58]

OSPCX 70 CN

70

[4.30]

[1.85]

OSPCX 80 CN

80

[4.90]

[2.11]

[6.10]

10

[2.64]

OSPCX 100 CN 100

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bar

L, R
[psi]

bar

[psi]

[363]

100

[1450]

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Dimensions

Dimensions OSPCX CN

A:

B:

European version:

G 1/2 with spot face or M18 1.5 ISO 6149

15 mm [0.59 in] deep

M10 1.5,
16 mm [0.63 in] deep

US version:

3/4 - 16 UNF O-ring boss;

15 mm [0.59 in] deep

3/8 - 16 UNC,
16 mm [0.63 in] deep

Steering unit

L1
mm

48

L2
[in]

mm

[in]

OSPCX 50 CN

126

[4.96]

6.5

[0.26]

OSPCX 60 CN

128

[5.04]

9.1

[0.36]

OSPCX 70 CN

128

[5.04]

9.1

[0.36]

OSPCX 80 CN

129

[5.08]

10.4

[0.41]

OSPCX 100 CN

132

[5.20]

13.0

[0.51]

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