4/n Way Valve

The configurable 4/n way valve is a way valve with three connections, where both its body elements and its operation modes are user-definable.

Additionally, the hydraulic connections can be closed with blind plugs.

Adjustable parameters

Designation	Range	Default value
Desired position	0 ... 4	0
Hydraulic resistance	1e-6 ... 1000 bar.min2/l2	0.164
Positioning time	1e-4 ... 10 s	0.02
Reset time	1e-4 ... 10 s	0.03

Acting forces
Designation	Range	Default value
Minimum voltage	0.1 ... 300 V	20
Electrically left at U_min	0.01 ... 100 N	70
Electrically right at U_min	0.01 ... 100 N	70
Mechanically left	0.01 ... 100 N	100
Mechanically right	0.01 ... 100 N	100

Counteracting forces
Designation	Range	Default value
Physical spring force	0.01 ... 100 N	30
Minimum force	0.01 ... 100 N	20
Min. pilot control force	0.01 ... 100 N	15

Effective areas
Designation	Range	Default value
Left	0.01 ... 100 cm2	1
Right	0.01 ... 100 cm2	1
Pilot control left	0.01 ... 100 cm2	1
Pilot control right	0.01 ... 100 cm2	1

Failure models

Failure model	Description
Piston blocked	The valve can not change its switching position.
All ports connected in position 2	In switching position 2 all connectors are internally connected.

See also