Pilot control unit with end position

RE 64 557/02.07 1/12

lock for the remote control of Replaces: 03.06

directional valves

Type 4THF5 or 6THF5

Series 1X

Contents Special features

Functional description, section, symbol 2 – Progressive, sensitive operation.
Technical data 3 – Precise and play-free control.
Ordering details 4 – Low actuation forces at lever.
Characteristic curves 5 – Several ergonomic grips with various E contacts (design
patents).
Unit dimensions 6 and 7
– Electro-magnetic end position lock for holding the control
Variations of ergonomic grip EC2000 8
lever in its deflected position.
Contact location within the plugs for wiring grip EC2000 9
The electro-magnetic lock may be released by operating a
Contact location within the plugs for wiring the switch on the machine.
solenoids of the electro-magnetic lock 10
– Noticeable resistance point when operating close to the
Guidelines 11 lever end position (summation of progressive force), hence
providing a warning just before the changeover occurs to
the locked position or float position (prevention of accidental
operation).
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Functional description, section, symbol

Hydraulic function principle
The pilot control units with end position locks type THF5
operate on the basis of direct actuated pressure reducing
valves.
They basically comprise of control lever (1), four to six pressure
reducing valves, a housing (6) and locks.
Each pressure reducing valve comprises of a control spool (2), 1
a control spring (3), a return spring (4) and a plunger (5).
At rest, control lever (1) is held in its neutral position by return
springs (4). Ports (1, 2, 3, 4) are connected to tank port T via
drilling (8).
When the control lever (1) is deflected, plunger (5) is pressed
against return spring (4) and control spring (3). Control spring Electro-magne-
(3) initially moves the control spool (2) downwards and closes tic lock
the connection between the relevant port and tank port T. At
the same time the relevant port is connected to port P via
drilling (8).
The control phase starts as soon as control spool (2) finds
its balance between the force from control spring (3) and the 9
force, which results from the hydraulic pressure in the relevant
port (ports 1, 2, 3 or 4).
Due to the ineraction between control spool (2) and control
spring (3) the pressure in the relevant ports is proportional to
the stroke of plunger (5) and hence to the position of control
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lever (1).
This pressure control which is dependent on the position of the 5
control lever and the characteristics of the control spring
permits the proportional hydraulic control of directional valves
and high response valves for hydraulic pumps and motors.
A rubber boot (9) protects the mechanical components in 5 11
the housing from contamination, therefore, these pilot control
units are suitable for even the most unfavourable operating
conditions. 4 12

End position lock 2 7

Only those control ports, for which it is necessary to hold the 3
control lever in a deflected position are equipped with end
position locks (except control port 2).

Electro-magnetic lock
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An additional spring (7), which is fitted below the prefeeling
point socket (12) warns, by means of an increased force, which 6
is required for compressing this spring, that the plunger (5)
and the control lever (1) have almost reached their end position. port 2 port 4
When this threshold is overcome, the solenoid armature (10)
contacts the solenoid (11); if the solenoid is energised, then
control lever (1) is held in its end position by magnetic force. Symbol for the 4 THF 5
This lock is released automatically when the solenoid is de- with 3 electro-magnetic locks
energised.
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Technical data (for applications outside these parameters, please consult us!)
Mechanical
Back pressure at port T bar up to 3
Pilot oil flow (P to 1 - 2 - 3 - 4) l/mn up to 13
Pressure fluid Mineral oil (HL, HLP) to DIN 51524 1)
1)
suitable for NBR seals
Pressure fluid temperature range °C -20 to +80
Viscosity range mm2/s 10 to 380
Degree of pressure fluid contamination to NAS 1638 class 9. We, therefore, recommend a filter with a
minimum retention rate of ß10 ≥ 75
Max. permissible operating torque at lever Nm 10 during operation
Nm 80 with an exceptional, one time loading
Weight, version 4 THF 5 kg approx. 3,5
Weight, version 6 THF 5 kg approx. 4,9

Electrical
Technical data for the grips switch EC2000
• Switching capacity
– minimal current resistive load 100mA at 12VDC or 24VDC
– maximal current resistive load 5A at 12VDC or 24VDC
• Microswitch lifetime
– resistive load at 12VDC 100 to 500mA 5 millions cycles
5A 300000 cycles
– resistive load at 24VDC 100 to 500mA 3 millions cycles
5A 150000 cycles
– inductive load L/R=5ms at 12VDC or 24VDC 1,25A 200000 cycles
• Maximal contact resistance m Ω 20
• Switching on/off with low loads
– minimum voltage V 12
– minimum current strength mA 100
• E-contact type high current
Grip protection IP65
Switching guidelines for DC voltages to ensure the service life of the electrical switch, we
recommend the use of free-wheeling diodes that are switched
parallel to the inductivity.

• Power supply for the locking solenoids V 12 V (9 to 15) and 24 V (20 to 27) / DC
• Max. power consumption of each solenoid W 13,5 at 12 VDC or 24VDC
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Ordering details
Single pilot control unit 4 / 6 THF 5
THF5 06 1X — / M *

Number of control
ports
4 ports =4 Further details in
6 ports =6 clear text

Grip ranges :
Ergonomic EC2000 =E
Ergonomic EC4000 =H
Ergonomic EC2000+ =I Connection threads
Customer‘s no code 01 = G 1/4 pipe thread
Without grip =Z to standard ISO 228/1
02 = M 14 x 1,5 metric
Control curve (see page 5) to standard ISO 9974
Curve 06 = 06 05 = 9/16 UNF-2B
Curve 70 = 70 to standard ISO 11926

Series 10 to 19 = 1X
(10 to 19: unchanged installation
«control port 2»
«control port 3»
«control port 4»
«control port 5»
«control port 6»
and connection dimensions) Seals type
«control port 1»

M = NBR seals
Type of ergonomic grip ! Attention!
Grip type E (see page 8) = TT, ST, VT, YT, YU the compatibility of the
Grip type H or I see datasheet RE 64547 seals and pressure fluid has
Without grip no code to be taken into account

Grip orientation (see pages 6-7) Plugs

Lever curved 15° towards control port 4 5 = DEUTSCH sealed plugs
and grip towards control port 1 = 41 IP67 for the wiring of the grip
Without grip no code and solenoids (see pages 9-10)

6 = AMP MAT-N-LOK plugs

End position lock per control port for the wiring of the grip and
Without lock, without resistance point solenoids (see pages 9-10)
before changeover to inlet pressure = A 1) no code without plug
With electro-magnetic lock 24 V and resistance point
before changeover to inlet pressure (except control port 2) = C
With electro-magnet lock 24 V,
without resistance point (except control port 2) =D
With electro-magnetic lock 12 V and resistance point
before changeover to inlet pressure (except control port 2) = E
With electro-magnetic lock 12 V,
without resistance point (except control port 2) =F

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For the 4THF5: 3 control ports without lock maximum.
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Characteristic curves : control ranges, actuation moments

06 Control curve, identification No. 06
This curve is used for the pilot control of the SM12, M6 control blocks

Inlet pressure (bar)

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Lever deflection

B = Resistance point before changeover to inlet pressure

70 Control curve, identification No. 70

This curve is used for the pilot control of the SX12, SX14, SX18 control blocks

Inlet pressure (bar)

Control pressure in bar

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Lever deflection

B = Resistance point before changeover to inlet pressure

Actuation moments of 1 actuator

Inter-section point A B C D

Lever deflection 2° 16° 18° 20°

Operating torque
without detent in N.m 0,8 2,2 3,6 (p = 35 bar)

Operating torque
with detent in N.m 0,8 3,4 3,6 5,2 (p = 35 bar)

The operating torques stated are theoritical values which do not take into account the rubber boot resistance.
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Unit dimensions (dimensions in mm)

Type designation of the pilot control units shown: 4 THF 5 E...–1X / TT 41
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Unit dimension in function of the grip type :

The 4 THF 5 variants are supplied without fixing screws nor
shims type of grip Y

1 lever deflection when operating one actuator EC2000 208

2 lever deflection when operating two actuators EC2000+ 220

3 four equally space mounting points EC4000 254

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Unit dimensions (dimensions in mm)

Type designation of the pilot control units shown: 6 THF 5 H...–1X / SL5689 PSA3 RAA2 41
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1 lever deflection when operating one actuator

The 6 THF 5 variants are supplied without fixing screws nor 2 lever deflection when operating two actuators
shims 3 four mounting points
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Variations of ergonomic grip EC2000

TT

– without E-contact

ST yellow

– single E-contact on
top
green

VT
black grey

– double E-contact
with rocker switch

red blue

YT
yellow black grey

– double E-contact
with rocker switch
– single E-contact on
top
green red blue

YU
yellow black grey white
– double E-contact
with rocker switch
– single E-contact on
top
– single E-contact to
the front green red blue brown
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Contact location within the plugs for wiring grip EC2000

DEUTSCH sealed plug IP 67 Plug AMP MAT-N-LOCK
(ordering detail = 5) (ordering detail = 6)
Grip ST Grip ST
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Grip VT or YT Grip VT or YT
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Identifica- Identifica-
wire Ergonomic grip type wire Ergonomic grip type
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colour colour
plug VT YT plug VT YT
1 red X X 1 grey X X
2 black X X 2 black X X
3 grey X X 3 red X X
4 blue X X 4 blue X X
5 yellow X 5 yellow X
6 green X 6 green X

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wire wire wire wire
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colour colour colour colour
plug plug plug plug
1 red 5 yellow 1 grey 5 yellow
2 black 6 green 2 black 6 green
3 grey 7 white 3 red 7 white
4 blue 8 brown 4 blue 8 brown
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Contact location within the plugs for wiring the solenoids of the electro-magnetic lock
DEUTSCH sealed plug IP 67 (ordering code = 5)
- Plug for wiring the 4/6 THF 5 electro-magnetic lock solenoids (ports 1, 3, 4)

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- Plug for wiring the 6 THF 5 electro-magnetic lock solenoids (ports 5, 6)

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Plug AMP MAT-N-LOK (ordering code = 6)

- Plug for wiring the 4/6 THF 5 electro-magnetic lock solenoids (ports 1, 3, 4)

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lock connection no. 1

lock connection no. 3
lock connection no. 4
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- Plug for wiring the 6 THF 5 electro-magnetic lock solenoids (ports 5, 6)

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lock connection no. 5

lock connection no. 6
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Application guidelines (these guidelines are not intended to be considered as complete)

– Limit the control pilot circuit pressure to 35 bars maximum for a good resistance of the electrical detents.
– Do not direct the jet of a pressure washing unit directly at the unit.
– The electrical cable must be kept free of any mechanical forces.
– During operation protection via the rubber boot must be ensured.
– Only use the unit with its original grip and lever.
– Ensure that the inertia data of the original grip are not exceeded.
– Replace worn push buttons, so that the integrity of the EC2000 grip is ensured.

Safety guidelines (these guidelines are not intended to be considered as complete)

– Only one function control must be allocated to an E-contact.
– The circuit functions are to be so designed that uncontrolled machine movements caused by the application are prevented and
that it is possible to switch from one function to another.
– Take into account all of the application limits, particularly those application limits stated within this catalogue sheet.
– Preparation for assembly and testing on the machine: The various checks must include all the functions of the pilot control
device.

Installation guidelines
– Mounting flange area: Flatness = 0.5 mm
– Screw head dimensions = Ø 10 mm
– Dimensions of shims (large M6) placed underneath the screw heads = Ø 18 mm
– Tightening torque for the flange fixing screws = Max. 10 Nm
– Tightening torque for the pipe connections = Max. 30 Nm

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