FC2-1L

Flow Control Valve, double

for Closed-Center-Systems

Table of content

1  General Description ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 

1.1  Applications ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 
1.2  Mounting Location (Recommendation) .................................................................................................................................................. 2 
1.3  Function ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 
1.4  Characteristics ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 
2  Technical Data ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 
3  Ordering Information ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 
3.1  Type Code ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 
3.2  Currently available Versions .................................................................................................................................................................. 4 
4  Description of Features according to Type Code ............................................................................................................................. 5 
4.1  Feature 1: Design .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 
4.2  Feature 2: Connection Ports .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 
4.3  Feature 3: Inlet Volume Flow ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 
4.3.1  Feature 4: Pressure loss in relation to input flow rate ............................................................................................................................ 5 
4.4  Feature 4: Maximum permissible pressure ............................................................................................................................................ 5 
4.5  Feature 5: Actuation............................................................................................................................................................................... 5 
4.6  Feature 6: Output flow rate .................................................................................................................................................................... 6 
4.7  Feature 7: Hydraulic system .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 
4.8  Feature 8: Secondary protection............................................................................................................................................................ 6 
5  Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 
5.1  General Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7 
5.2  Connection Proposal.............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 
5.3  Mounting - Mounting Space ................................................................................................................................................................... 7 
5.4  Setting the output flow (Only available in the version " mechanically adjustable" SXXL & PXXL, see Type code) ............................... 8 
5.5  Setting the pressure relief for the attachment ........................................................................................................................................ 8 
5.6  Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 
6  Notes, Standards and Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................................... 10 
6.1  General Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10 
6.2  Standards ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 
7  Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 
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1 General Description
The flow control valve allows the operation of two-way consumers (rotary motors for shears and grippers, tilting buckets, sweeper brushes) on
constructions machines that are not equipped for them.
The attachment can be used simultaneously in conjunction with normal construction machine functions.

1.1 Applications
The flow control valve is used to control functions which only require a low flow rate.

1.2 Mounting Location (Recommendation)

In closed center hydraulic systems (load sensing systems), it is recommended that the flow control valve be installed
as a bypass between the pump and the main control system, by means of a T-piece in parallel to the main control
valve.

1.3 Function
The flow control valve divides a partial volume flow from the
main pump volume flow in order to operate an additional
consumer. When the flow control valve is activated it supplies
the additional consumer via ports A and B. A Load-Sensing-
Signal is generated in the valve and can control the pump
according to the additional need of volume flow.
In the switching and also in some proportional versions the
output volume flow can be limited mechanically by means of
an adjustable orifice.
The consumer volume flow is switched or proportional con-
trolled electrically or hydraulically by means of a 3-way valve
which also controls the direction of the movement of the con-
sumer. A pressure limiting valve protects the consumer
against too high pressure even if the flow control valve is not
activated. Internal suction valves avoid cavitation in the con-
sumer.
The flow control valve contains two LS-ports.
Port LS1 is internally equipped with a check valve in order to
minimize the installation effort in hydraulic systems which do
not require a shuttle valve.
Port LS2 is not equipped with a check valve. The LS-signal
has to be routed into the LS-circuit of the construction ma-
chine via a shuttle valve.
The maximum operating pressure for the attachment can be set by the user. The maximum volume flow can be limited mechanically (only
optional in valves with proportional control).
If the flow control valve is not activated, the entire flow is available for the construction machine's main functions.

1.4 Characteristics
 Can be used with all standard closed center hydraulic systems
 Pressure protection of consumer ports
 Simple expansion of a hydraulic system for attachments with low flow requirements
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 Electrically or hydraulic switchable or proportional control of the attachment is possible

 Integrated suction valves for both attachment ports

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2 Technical Data
Criteria Unit Value, applicable to all versions
Installation position Any
Weight kg Approx. 9.0
Maximum input pressure (P) bar 420
Adjustable attachment pressure bar 50-320, factory setting 200
Plant-preset output flow rate l/min 35 or proportionally controllable
Output flow rate accuracy % 8
Maximum recommended tank pressure (T) bar approx. 5
Maximum input flow (P) l/min 60 switching, 40 proportional
Hydraulic fluid Mineral oil (HL, HLP) conforming with DIN 51524, other fluids upon request
Hydraulic fluid pressure range °C -20 to +80
Ambient temperature °C < +50
2
Viscosity range mm /s 2.8 - 500
Filtering conforming with NAS 1638, class 9, with minimum retention rate
Contamination grade
β10≥75

Electrical proportional operated version

Supply voltage prop. version VDC 12 or 24
Control Hz Controlled flow with PWM frequency 100 Hz
Resistor R20 Ohm 19.2 (at 24 VDC); 5 (at 12 VDC)
Flow limit lg: A 0.8 (at 24 VDC); 1.6 (at 12 VDC)
Solenoid switch duty cycle % 100
DIN 40050 protection class: IP 65
Device connector / ISO 4400 angle connector or AMP Junior Timer connector
Current supply
or „Deutsch“connector r DT04-2P

Electrical switchable version

Supply voltage switching version VDC 12 or 24
Voltage tolerances %  10
Solenoid switch power consumption W 33
Solenoid switch flow rate consumption A 2.9 at 12 VDC, 1.4 at 24 VDC
Solenoid switch duty cycle % 100
DIN 40050 protection class: IP 65
Device connector / ISO 4400 angle connector or AMP Junior Timer connector
Electrical connection
or „Deutsch“connector r DT04-2P
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3 Ordering Information
3.1 Type Code

FC2 1L 03D 420 CC

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

00 Product group Flow control valve for dual-acting consumers FC2

01 Construction type 4/3-way valve for closed center systems 1L

02 Connections Attachment connections G ½“ – ISO 1179-1 03D

electrical proportional version max. 40 l/min XX

03 Max. input flow rate G ½”
switchable operation & hydr.proportionale Version max. 60 l/min XX

04 Max. permissible pressure port P = 420 bar 420

Electrical switching 12 VDC – ISO 4400 angle plug connection 12S001

Electrical switching 24 VDC – ISO 4400 angle plug connection 24S001
Electrical proportional 12 VDC – ISO 4400 angle plug connection 12P001
Electrical proportional 24 VDC – ISO 4400 angle plug connection 24P001
Electrical switching 12 VDC – connection via Junior Timer plug 12S002
Electrical switching 24 VDC – connection via Junior Timer plug 24S002
Electrical proportional 12 VDC – connection via Junior Timer plug 12P002
05 Actuation
Electrical proportional 24 VDC – connection via Junior Timer plug 24P002
Electrical switching 12 VDC – connection via „Deutsch“ Stecker DT04-2P 12S003
Electrical switching 24 VDC – connection via „Deutsch“ Stecker DT04-2P 24S003
Electrical proportional 12 VDC – connection via „Deutsch“ Stecker DT04-2P 12P003
Electrical proportional 24 VDC – connection via „Deutsch“ Stecker DT04-2P 24P003
Hydraulic switching – VST connection G ¼“ ISO 1179-1 HYS03B
Hydraulic proportional – VST connection G ¼“ ISO 1179-1 HYP03B
switching; Qmax = XXX l/min; mechanically adjustable SXXXL
switching; Qmax = XXX l/min; mechanically no adjustable SXXXN
06 Output flow rate
proportional; Qmax = XXX l/min; mechanically adjustable PXXXL
proportional; Qmax = XXX l/min; mechanically no adjustable PXXXN
07 Hydraulic system Closed Center System CC
No preset default 000
08 Secondary pressure relief
Preset default 250 bar 250
XXX – fixed features XXX – customer selectable features  available  not available

Some theoretical configurations might be not feasible for technical reasons. For relating questions please ask for our advice.

3.2 Currently available Versions

The versions listed below are available standard-versions. Further versions in the range of the above mentioned features are available on
request.
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designation Type codes ID No.

FC2-1L G1/2 60LPM LS 420BAR HYDR FC2 -1L -03D -060 -420 -HYS03B -S060L -CC -250 136.904.002.9
FC2-1L G1/2 50LPM LS 420BAR HYDR PROP FC2 -1L -03D -050 -420 -HYP03B -P050N -CC -250 196.911.003.9
FC2-1L G1/2 60LPM LS 420BAR 12VDC FC2 -1L -03D -060 -420 -12S001 -S060L -CC -250 236.211.004.9
FC2-1L G1/2 60LPM LS 420BAR 24VDC FC2 -1L -03D -060 -420 -24S001 -S060L -CC -250 236.311.004.9
FC2-1L G1/2 25LPM LS 420BAR 12VDC PROP FC2 -1L -03D -025 -420 -12P001 -P025L -CC -250 296.211.005.9
FC2-1L G1/2 25LPM LS 420BAR 24VDC PROP FC2 -1L -03D -025 -420 -24P001 -P025N -CC -250 296.311.002.9
FC2-1L G1/2 40LPM LS 420BAR 24VDC PROP FC2 -1L -03D -040 -420 -24P001 -P040L -CC -250 296.311.004.9
FC2-1L G1/2 25LPM LS 420BAR 24VDC PROP FC2 -1L -03D -025 -420 -24P001 -P025L -CC -250 296.311.005.9
FC2-1L G1/2 40LPM LS 420BAR 12VDC PROP FC2 -1L -03D -040 -420 -12P001 -P040L -CC -250 296.211.004.9
FC2 1L G1/2 40LPM LS 420BAR 24VDC PROP FC2 -1L -03D -040 -420 -24P003 -P040L -CC -250 296.311.007.9
FC2-1L G1/2 25LPM LS 420BAR 24VDC PROP FC2 -1L -03D -040 -420 -24P003 -P025N -CC -250 296.311.008.9
FC2-1L G1/2 25LPM LS 420BAR 24VDC PROP FC2 -1L -03D -040 -420 -24P003 -P025L -CC -250 296.311.009.9

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4 Description of Features according to Type Code

4.1 Feature 1: Design

The flow control valve consists of an input valve for the inlet volume flow, a switchable or proportional directional valve including the outlet
connections and a pressure relief valve assembly with integrated suction valves.
The directional valve is operated switchable or proportional either by means of an electrical magnet or a hydraulic piloting port.
This design is used in Closed-Center-Hydraulicsystems and is connected with its P-port via a T-piece directly to the pump. The pump volume
flow is controlled by the LS-signal.

4.2 Feature 2: Connection Ports

Connection Connection sizes Connection Connection sizes

P, T, A, B G ½ ISO 1179-1 P, T, A, B G ½ ISO 1179-1
LS1, LS2 G ¼ ISO 1179-1 LS1,LS2,VStA,VStB G ¼ ISO 1179-1

4.3 Feature 3: Inlet Volume Flow

The input flow rate corresponds with the outlet volume flow and is limited to 60 l/min for the switchable valve version and 40 l/min for the pro-
portional valve version.

4.3.1 Feature 4: Pressure loss in relation to input flow rate

Proportional Version : Characteristic A or B to tank Flow characteristics, electric prop. Version: P to A or B
measured with pump pressure 200 bar and load pressure with 100 bar

4.4 Feature 4: Maximum permissible pressure

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The maximum permissible input (P) pressure of the flow control valve is 400 bar. The attachment connections can be loaded up to 320 bar.

4.5 Feature 5: Actuation

appliance socket for connecting Hydraulical pilot control

connecting plug Junior Timer „Deutsch“ plug DT04-2PIN
plug: 12S001 / 24S001 Pmax= 50 bar

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4.6 Feature 6: Output flow rate

The output flow rate is identical to the input flow rate.
In proportional versions, the output flow rate is controlled by the electrical or hydraulic piloting signal.

4.7 Feature 7: Hydraulic system

CC hydraulic system
This design is used in Closed-Center-Hydraulicsystems and is connected with its P-port via a T-piece directly to the pump. The LS signal
connections, LS1 or LS2, are dependent on the construction machine´s hydraulic.

Valve for open-center systems see: Data sheet FC2-1N

4.8 Feature 8: Secondary protection

The pressure relief valve for attachment connections A and B is preset to 250 bar by default.
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5 Installation

5.1 General Instructions

 Observe all installation and safety information of the construction machine manufacturer.
 Only technically permitted changes are to be made on the construction machine.
 The user has to ensure that the device is suitable for the respective application.
 Application exclusively for the range of application specified by the manufacturer.
 Before installation or dismantling, the hydraulic system is to be depressurized.
 Settings are to be made by qualified personnel only.
 May only be opened with the approval of the manufacturer, otherwise the warranty is invalidated.

5.2 Connection Proposal

NOTE
This connection recommendation is not guaranteed. The functionality and the technical specifications of the construction machine
must be checked. It must be ensured that the construction machine is suitable in terms of technology and safety for the operation of
this valve.

1 – pump
2 – main control valve
3 – flow control valve, LS-version
4 – consumer

5.3 Mounting - Mounting Space

 Observe the connection labels.
 Observe the strength category and torsional moment of the clamp
bolts.
 Do not damage seals and flange surface.
 The air must be exhausted from the hydraulic system.
 Ensure that the support element is level.
 Ensure that the valve is not bent during installation.
 Ensure that there is sufficient free space for setting and installation
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a. Install the flow control valve on the support element using M12
bolts.
b. Make electrical connections.
c. Secure connector with screw (1).

CAUTION!
Hydraulic hoses must not come into contact with the flow con-
trol valve as they will suffer thermal damage.

Installation space is applicable to both electrical and hydraulic versions.

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5.4 Setting the output flow (Only available in the version " mechanically adjustable" SXXL & PXXL, see Type code)
.
Do not unscrew the set-screws (2) more than 39 mm out of the housing.

NOTE
The counter-nut (1) is to be replaced after being used five times.
The volume flow limitation can be set between 0 – 60 (40) l/min. The factory set-
ting is 35 l/min.

a. Make sure that the flow control valve is depressurized

b. Undo the counter-nut (1)
c. Adjust the priority flow…
…Increase: Turn the set-screw (2) to the left
…Decrease: Turn the set-screw (2) to the right
d. Tighten the counter-nut (1)

5.5 Setting the pressure relief for the attachment

ATTENTION
During operation, the valve can heat up to the oil temperature.

CAUTION!
Do not unscrew the set-screws (2) more than 61 mm out of the housing.
Do not make any settings while the flow control valve is under pressure.

NOTE
The counter-nut (1) is to be replaced after being used five times.
The maximum operating pressure of the attachment can be set between 50 –
320 bar. The factory setting is 200 bar.

a. Make sure that the flow control valve is depressurized

b. Undo the counter-nut (1)
c. Adjust the maximum operating pressure of the attachment…
… Increase: Turn the set-screw (2) to the right
… Decrease: Turn the set-screw (2) to the left
d. Secure settings with a counter-nut (1)
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5.6 Dimensions

electrical version

hydraulical version
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6 Notes, Standards and Safety Instructions

6.1 General Instructions

 The views in drawings are shown in accordance with the European normal projection variant

 A comma ( , ) is used as a decimal point in drawings

 All dimensions are given in mm

6.2 Standards
The following standards must be observed when installing and operating the valve:

 DIN EN ISO 13732-1:2008-12, Temperatures on accessible surfaces

7 Accessories
Junior-Timer plug-in connector: Part number: 340.305.900.6
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