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No. 11-05-0001
Vickers™ EN-0301

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Contents
DG4V-3 General Description - Features & Benefits ...................... 3

DG4V-3 Model Code ........................................................... 4

DG4V-3 Operating Data ....................................................... 5

Basic Characteristics

Mounting Interface

Functional Symbols

Seals & Fluid Cleanliness

Solenoid Energizing ................................................................... 6

Specifications

Valve Port Restrictor Plugs

Response Time .......................................................................... 7

Performance Data ............................................................. 8

Pressure Drops

Maximum Flow Data ................................................................... 9

Installation Dimensions ...................................................... 10

Electrical Connectors ......................................................... 12

Mounting Interface ............................................................ 13

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General Description
Basically, these solenoid operated directional control This product line compliments the DG4V-3(S)**2-*-60
valves are for directing and stopping flow at any point Soft shift Valve by providing a lower price, higher
in a hydraulic system. The soft shift feature is performing unit. This valve uses an optimized damping
designed to provide smoother control of actuator orifice to achieve a guaranteed soft shift function.
acceleration and deceleration than is possible with However, this fixed orifice is non-serviceable and can not
conventional solenoid valves. The result is minimum be tuned. New solenoids allow the soft shift function to
hydraulic shock, more reliable systems with longer be offered with the higher flow and pressure ratings
component life and less downtime. expected from our high performance DG4V 3 valves.

Features & Benefits

• Milled metering notches on the spool enable • The optimized damping orifice minimizes
precise control of flow rate change as the spool is hydraulic shock and reduces installed cost.
shifted.

• A “P12L”- model offers a junction box with

rectifier, lights and plug-in coils for quick and
easy solenoid changing without removing the
valve from the machine.
• Installed cost and space savings from higher
power/weight-and-size ratios.
• Reduced internal leakage reduces power losses,
increases system efficiency: the result of improved
manufacture of spool and bores.
• Installation flexibility resulting from a choice of
numerous combinations of solenoid connectors
and locations.
• Multi-fluid capability without need to change
seals.
• Higher sustained machine productivity and higher
uptime because of proven fatigue life and
endurance, tested over 20 million cycles.
• Solenoid coils can be changed quickly and easily
without leakage from hydraulic system.
• Compact, cost effective system design when used
with Vickers SystemStak™ valves and multi-port
subplates.

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DG4V-3 Soft Shift Model Series
DG4V - 3 - * * (L) 3 - (P2) - (V) M - * * * * (L) - *** 7 - 60 - (P*-A*-B*-T)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

1 Valve Type 6 Manual Override 12 Wiring Housing Thread

D - Directional control valve Blank - Override in solenoid end only (“F” type coils only, omit if not required)

G - Subplate mounted P2 - Manual override in end cap and W - 1/2" NPT

solenoid, A & B models only.
4 - Solenoid operated J - M20 x 1.5 - 6H
7 Solenoid Energization identity
V - Rated pressure (350 bar) G - G1/2
Blank - ANSI B93 energize solenoid A
2 Interface to give flow P to A 13 Solenoid Indicator Lights
(Not available on PA, U, SP1, SP2. Omit if not required.)
3 - ISO 4401-03, CETOP 3 (NFPA D03) V - Solenoid identification determined
by position of solenoid (i.e. solenoid 14 Coil Identification Letter
(High performance only) A is at port A end of valve, solenoid
B is at port B end of valve.) GH - 12V DC
3 Spool Types DTH - 18V DC
8 Flag Symbol
0 - Open center HH - 24VDC
(Introduces electrical features and options)
2 - Closed center (all ports) DJH - 98V DC (req’d. for P12L models)
9 Coil Types
3 - P & B closed, A to T PH - 110V DC
F - Flying lead type coils
6 - Closed center (P only) SH - 220V DC
U - DIN 43650 coils
8 - Tandem center (open crossover) 15 TankPressureRating
SP1 - Single 1/4" male spade
31 - P & A closed, B to T 7 - 210 bar (3045 psi)
SP2 - Dual 1/4" male spade
33 - Closed center (bleed A & B) 15 DesignNumber
P12L - Plug-in coils w/rectifier in junction
box, lights included. 17 PortOrfices
4 Spool/Spring Arrangement
KU - Top exit flying leads Blank - 00
A - Spring offset, single solenoid
10 Coil Connectors 03 - 0.3 mm dia.
AL - Spring offset, single solenoid
(left hand build) (“U” type coils only, omit if not required) 06 - 0.6 mm dia.

B - Spring centered, single solenoid 1 - Connector fitted 08 - 0.8 mm dia.

BL - Spring centered, single solenoid 6 - Connector with light fitted 10 - 1.0 mm dia.
(left hand build)
11 - Rectifier with lights fitted 13 - 1.3 mm dia
C - Spring centered 12 - Rectifier fitted 15 - 1.5 mm dia.
5 Soft Shift Valve - Optimized Fixed Orifice Electrical Connections 20 - 2.0 mm dia.
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(“F” type coils only, omit if not required) 23 - 2.3 mm dia.

(Example: “P03” = 0.3 mm dia. orifice in P port of valve. Omit if not
PA - Insta-plug male recpt. only required.)

PA3 - 3-pin receptacle

PA5 - 5-pin receptacle

PB - Insta-plug male & female recpt.

T - Terminal block

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DG4V-3 60 Operating Data

Basic Characteristics
Max. pressure ports P, A & B: Refer to data sheet I-286-S for hydraulic Recommended cleanliness levels using
fluid and temperature recommendations. petroleum oil under common conditions
...................... 350 bar (5075 psi) is based on the highest fluid pressure
Proper fluid condition is essential for levels in the system.
Max. pressure port T: long and satisfactory life of hydraulic
components and systems. Hydraulic fluid Directional controls, regardless of
...................... 210 bar (3045 psi)
must have the correct balance of manufacturer, will operate with fluids
Max. flow: ...... up to 83 l/min cleanliness, materials and additives for showing a higher cleanliness code. The
(22 USgpm) protection against wear of components, operating life of the control, and other
elevated viscosity and inclusion of air. components in the system, will be less
Mounting Interface however. For maximum life and best
Essential information on the correct system performance, cleanliness codes
ISO 4401-03 methods for treating hydraulic fluid is
CETOP 3 as defined below should be achieved.
included in Vickers publication 561;
NFPA D03 “Vickers Guide to Systemic Fluids other than petroleum, severe
Seals & Fluid Cleanliness Contamination control,” available from service cycles or temperature extremes
your local Vickers distributor or by are cause for adjustment of these
Fluorocarbon seals are standard and are contacting Eaton. cleanliness codes. See Vickers
suitable for use with phosphate ester Publication 561 for exact details.
type fluids or its blends, water glycol, Recommendation of filtration and the
water-in-oil emulsion fluids and selection of products to control fluid System Pressure
petroleum oil. condition are included in 561. 1000 psi 2000 psi 3000+ psi
Valves 20/18/15 20/18/15 19/17/14
Functional Symbols
Standard
Spool Graphic Symbol Spring Offset Spring Centered
Types Center Condition

b AB a
0
PT
b AB a

3
PT
b AB b AB a

2
PT PT
b AB a
6
PT
b AB a

8
PT
b AB a

31
PT
b AB a

33
PT

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DG4V-3-60 Operating Data

Solenoid Energizing For other applications, rectified DIN Specifications

connectors (‘11’ or ‘12’ in model code)
Spring centered and spring offset valves Maximum flow ................... See curves
can be used to convert AC input voltage
will be spring positioned unless the Maximum operating pressure
to the DC voltage necessary to power the
solenoid is energized continuously. .............................. 350 bar (5075 psi)
valve.
Rated fatigue pressure ports
NOTE ............. A, B and P 350 bar (5075 psi)
NOTE
Maximum tank
Any sliding spool valve, if held shifted
The P12L designated coil is rectified. line pressure .......... 210 bar (3045 psi)
under pressure for long periods, may
Mounting interface
stick and not spring return, due to silting.
......................... ISO 4401-3, CETOP 3
Therefore, it is recommended that the
Weights
valve be cycled periodically to prevent Drain
Double solenoid
this from occurring.
The tank line must be plumbed above the models ....................... 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
Only DC coil voltages are available. For level of the core tube (and valve body). Single solenoid
applications where the junction box is This will insure that the tank port is models ....................... 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)
required, valves with F (flying lead) type always flooded with oil. By doing this,
coils must be driven by a DC electrical the core tube will remain flooded with oil
signal. The P12L models must be driven and the soft shift will operate as
by a 110-120, 50-60 Hz AC signal. designed.
Solenoids
Solenoid
Voltage Solenoid ID Amps Watts Ohms
DC
12 GH 3.1 39 3.8
24 HH 1.5 36 15.9
98 DJH .38 35 275
110 PH .34 37 328
18 DTH 2.1 39 8.4
220 SH .17 37 1280

Valve Port Restrictor Plugs 694347 2,00 (0.080) *20

Restrictor plugs are available for use in 694348 2,30 (0.090) *23
ports P, T, A, or B. These can be used † - Available in multiples of 25 per part
for restricting flow or for circuit number
dampening. Restrictor plugs are not * - P,T, A, or B as required
recommended for use above 210 bar
(3000 psi) system pressure.
Part Model
Number † Orifice Code
694353 Blank *00
694341 0,30 (0.012) *03
694342 0,60 (0.024) *06
694343 0,80 (0.030) *08
694344 1,00 (0.040) *10 M5 x 0.8-6H thread
for plug extraction
694345 1,30 (0.050) *13
694346 1,50 (0.060) *15

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DG4V-3-60 Operating Data

Resonse Time
The soft shift feature of this valve gives
smoother shifting and therefore longer
response times than a standard solenoid.
These times are influenced by flow,
pressure, applied solenoid voltage, oil
viscosity and ambient temperatures.
Response
Times
Spring
Shift Return
Response times shown are for a type (ms) (ms)
“2C” spool at a system pressure of 210
400 175
bar (3045 psi), flow at 19L/m (5 USgpm),
Response times for spools
solenoid voltage at 100% of rating and other than the 2C spool are
38° C (100° F) oil temperature. Times are similar and are system
determined from the instant of power on/ dependent.

off to the point of maximum cylinder

velocity (shift) or the end of cylinder
movement (spring return). All times are
without arc suppression diodes. Spring
return times can be expected to increase
with diodes in place.

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Performance Data

Pressure Drops
The pressure drop values shown are
typical. Actual pressure drops will vary
±10%.

The pressure drop curves give the

approximate pressure drop (∆P) when
passing 21 cSt (100 SUS) fluid having
.865 specific gravity through the
indicated flow path.

For any other viscosity the pressure drop

(∆P) will change as follows:
Viscosity(s) cSt 14 32 43 54 65 76 87
(SUS) (75) (150) (200) (250) (300) (350) (400)
% of ∆P
* NOTE: Type “31C” & “33C” spools
(Approximate) 93 111 119 126 132 137 141
at center will pass 650 ml/min (40 in3/
Spool Pressure Drop Curve *min)
NOTE:toType
15L/min (4.0 atUSgpm)
33" spool at 103
center will
Type Reference Chart Spring Offset P-A B-T P-B A-T bar 650
pass (1500 psi) (40
ml/min tankin3pressure to L/min
/min) to 15 both (4.0
USgpm)
“A”andat“B”
103ports.
bar (1500 psi) tank pressure to
AB both A" and B" ports.
Spring Centered P-A B-T P-B A-T
“2A” 7 5 8 5 +" type 0C" and 8C" centered pressure drop
AB + type “OC” and “8C” centered
P to T represented by curve number 5". Cylinder
“0C” + PT pressure
ports drop
blocked for “P”
typeto0C".
“T” represented
5 1 5 1 by curve number “5”. Cylinder ports
PT blocked for type “OC”.
AB Pressure Drop Curves
5 4 5 4 Flow - USgpm
“2C”
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
PT
20
AB 8
7 275
“6C” 6 1 6 1 18
6 4 250
PT
16 5 225
AB
“8C” + 14 3 200
Pressure Drop - bar

5 3 5 3
Pressure Drop - psi

PT 12 175
AB
10 150
“3C” 5 4 5 1
2
PT 125
8
AB 1 100
“31C” * 5 1 5 4 6
75
PT
4
AB 50
“33C” * 6 2 6 3 2 25
PT
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
8
Flow - l/min.
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Performance Data

Maximum Flow Data

Maximum recommended flow data is Curve
for 90% nominal voltage in a 4-way Spool Type Number
circuit with cylinder ports either looped
or blocked and containing 2,5 liters (.66 “0C” 1
USgal) compressed volume. Reduced
performance may result when certain
spools are used in 3-way circuits. 1
“2C”
Flow rates are based on warm
solenoids operating at minimum rated
voltage (i.e. 90% of rating), and 38˚C “6C” 2
(100˚ F) oil temperature.

“3C” 6

“8C” 5

“31C” 2

“33C” 3

“2A” 4

Flow - USgpm
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
350 “2” 5000
“4”
“6”
300
“1”
4000
“5” “3”
250
“5” “3”
Pressure - bar

Pressure - psid

3000
200

150 “2” 2000

“6”
100
“4”
1000
50

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Flow - l/min.
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Installation Dimensions

DG4V-3-**3-(V) M-F**** (L)-*H5-60

Flying Lead Model
Flying lead models (All options except PB")
220,0
(8.66)
127,25
(5.01)
66,8 26,2 Thread connection
(2.63) (1.03) “W” - ½ NPT 49,2
“J” - M20X1.5-6H (1.94)
05,4 “G” - G1/2 (P12L Only)
(0.21)

90,9
(3.58)
68,8
(2.71)
24,0 21,8
(.94) (.86)

3,0
25,8 (.12)
A and B models only (1.01)
Lead wires, two for each 24,0
44,6 solenoid. M3 size terminals (0.94)
A and B models with P2 option (1.76) are provided for customer
connection.

DG4V-3-**3-(V) M-U/SP1/SP2-*H5-60
DIN Connector
Coil Types
U - DIN 43650 coils (shown)
106,5 (DC voltages only)
Coil Connector (installed at factory) (4.19) SP1 - Single ¼" male spade
“11” - Rectified connector with lights 36,8 (1.45) (SAE JB5BA Type 1A)
(DC voltages)
Connector SP2 - Dual ¼" male spades
33,0 (SAE JB5BA Type 1A)
PG11" (1.30) (DC voltages)

† 100,0
(4.0)
† 79,3
(3.12) † 68,1
(2.68) 51,3
(2.02)

This dimension is the center for the 220.0

female connector and applies to U", (8.66)
SP1" and SP2" coil type units.
† This dimension can vary depending
on source of plug.

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Installation Dimensions

DG4V-3 - **3**-M-P12L-DJH5-60
Plug-in Coil
Millimeters (inches)
Ground screw
Power connection for this coil

Rectified conduit box input voltage: Power connection for this coil
110-120 V 50-60 Hz

47,0
(1.85)

104,0
(4.09)
Conduit connection
31,8 G 1/2 or 1/2 NPT
(1.25)

91,8
(3.61)
75,7
(2.98)
21,8
(.88)

A" B"

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Electrical Connectors

DG4V-3-**3**-M-FPB Clearance to
Insta-plug Option remove female receptacle
Millimeters (inches)

89,0 48,0
(3.50) (1.89)
24,2
(.95) 23,1
Threaded Connection (.09)
W" - ½ NPT
J" - M20X1.5-6H

99.0
(3.90)
69,0
(2.72)

NFPA Electrical Connector 15,2

NFPA Electrical Connector
The receptacle is a standard three or (.60)
five pole electrical connector with
The receptacle
shortened leads is a standard
and three or
terminals added.
The pole
five connector is assembled
electrical connector overwith
the
solenoid B" on dual solenoid models
shortened
and over theleads and terminal
solenoid added.
A" for single
The connector
solenoid models.is assembled over the
solenoid “B” on dual solenoid models
68,8
and over the solenoid “A” for single (2.71)
solenoid models.

MODEL: MODEL: MODEL:

DG4V-3-*A/B3-M-FPA3 DG4V-3-*A/B3-M-FPA5 DG4V-3-*C3-M-FPA5
1-green lead 1- lead (to 1- lead (to
(ground) solenoid) solenoid B")
3- lead (to solenoid) 5- lead (to solenoid) 5- lead (to
solenoid B")
4- lead 4- lead to
(capped) solenoid A")
25.4
(1.00)
hex. 3-green lead 3-green lead
(ground) (ground)

2- lead (to solenoid) 2- lead (capped) 2- lead (to solenoid A")

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Mounting Interface

M5-0.8-6H thread
1.1900-24 UNC-2B thread
Mounting bolt torque:
4.5 to 6.0 N.m
21,50±0.20 (40 to 50 lbs.in.)
(.848±.008)
12,70±0.20 0,75±0.10
(.500±.008) (.030±.004)

5,10±0.20
(.201±.008)

5,50±0.20
(.610±.008)
25,90±0.20 31,75±0.10 43,0
(1.020±.008) (1.250±.004) (1.69)
31,00±0.10 50,0
(1.220±.004) (1.97)

∅
∅
∅ 6,30 30,20±0.20
(1.188±.008)
(∅.248)
max. R5,00
33,00±0.10
∅
(1.299±.004) (R 197)
max.
40,50±0.10
∅ 4,00±0.20 locating pin hole
(1.594±.004)
( ∅ .157±.008)
51,0
(2.01)

The minimum thread depth is 1.5 of The dimensions specifying the area This dimension gives the minimum
bolt diameter. The recommended full within the dotted lines are the spacing distance between the valves
thread depth is 2xD+6mm to aid in minimum dimensions for the and adjacent obstructions. For
the interchangeability of valves and mounting surface. The corners of example, another valve or a wall. This
to reduce the number of fixing bolt the rectangle may be radiused as dimension is therefore, the minimum
lengths. The recommended shown. distance from centerline to centerline
engagement of fixing bolt thread for of two similar mounting surfaces
ferrous mountings is 1.25 D. placed on a manifold block. The fixing
holes are at equal distances to this
dimension.
The mounting surface must be flat
within 0.013 mm (.0005 inch) and
Subplate & Bolt Kits smooth within 1.1 micrometer (0.045
Valve subplates and mounting bolts must microinch). Mounting bolts should be
be ordered separately. grade 12.9 (SAE grade 7) or better.
Example:
(1) DG4V-3-2C3-M-FW-HH7-60 valve
(1) DGVM-3-10-S subplate
(1) BK590716 inch mounting bolt
(1) BK616452M metric mounting bolt kit

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 Information contained in this catalog is accurate as of the publication date and is subject to
change without notice. Performance values are typical values. Customers are responsible for
selecting products for their applications using normal engineering methods.

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