Fundamentals of Electrohydraulics Collection of Transparencies
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095051 E.-HYDR-FOLIEN. D:OT-TP601-GB 07/2001 Dieter Scholz Doris Schwarzenberger 18.07.2001, Beatrice Huber
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Foreword
This set of overhead transparencies has been designed for use with the basic level of the technology package TP600 “Electrohydraulics”. The set of overhead transparencies and the technology package form part of the Learning System for Automation from Festo Didactic GmbH & Co. The 30 transparencies in this set have been optimised from the didactic and methodological points of view. Each transparency is accompanied by a short text which provides the trainer with a quick overview of the training contents of the transparency concerned. Training contents
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Basic principles of electrohydraulics Function and use of electrohydraulic components Basic principles of electrical engineering Production and interpretation of standard hydraulic and electrical circuit diagrams
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Contents
Electrohydraulic press _______________________________________ Transparency 1 Schematic layout of an electrohydraulic installation ______________ Transparency 2 Electrical power supply unit __________________________________ Transparency 3 Electrical circuit ____________________________________________ Transparency 4 Measuring circuits __________________________________________ Transparency 5 Ohm’s law _________________________________________________ Transparency 6 Rectifiers __________________________________________________ Transparency 7 Analogue, digital and binary __________________________________ Transparency 8 Momentary and sustained contact switches _____________________ Transparency 9 N/O, N/C and changeover contacts ___________________________ Transparency 10 Limit switches _____________________________________________ Transparency 11 Proximity switches _________________________________________ Transparency 12 Solenoid (electromagnet) ___________________________________ Transparency 13 Electrohydraulic converters (solenoid valves)___________________ Transparency 14 Dry solenoids – wet solenoids________________________________ Transparency 15 Solenoid valve connections__________________________________ Transparency 16 Relays and contactors ______________________________________ Transparency 17 Direct activation – indirect activation __________________________ Transparency 18 Signal inversion ___________________________________________ Transparency 19 Latching__________________________________________________ Transparency 20 Circuit diagram ____________________________________________ Transparency 21 Hydraulic power pack_______________________________________ Transparency 22 Hydraulic circuit ___________________________________________ Transparency 23 Electrical power – hydraulic power ____________________________ Transparency 24 Power losses______________________________________________ Transparency 25 Pressure switches__________________________________________ Transparency 26 4/3-way solenoid valve _____________________________________ Transparency 27 4/3-way solenoid valve, piloted ______________________________ Transparency 28 Electrical safety____________________________________________ Transparency 29 Hydraulic safety ___________________________________________ Transparency 30
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Electrohydraulic press Function units
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Motor with hydraulic pump Control panel Valve manifold Cylinder
The hydraulic press is controlled via the electrical control panel. Electrical signals are used to activate the valves in the hydraulic installation. The electrohydraulic press is used to form rectangular troughs.
Motor with hydraulic pump Valve manifold
Actuator (cylinder)
Control pane
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Electrohydraulic press
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Schematic layout of an electrohydraulic installation Division of installation into signal control section and hydraulic power section. Signal control section
Input and processing of electrical signals. Solenoid valves form the interface between the electrical signal control section and the hydraulic power section. Controls the flow of hydraulic fluid by means of solenoid valves. Actuators convert hydraulic energy into motions.
Power section Signal control section
Hydraulic cylinder
Signal processing
Signal input
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Solenoid valve
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Hydraulic power section
Hydraulic power supply (conversion)
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Schematic layout of an electrohydraulic installation Power section Signal control section
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Electrical power supply unit Connection to mains supply. Supplies signal control section with specified or maximum voltage and current values. Functions in power supply unit
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Voltage transformation Rectification Smoothing Stabilisation Fuse protection
In mobile hydraulic systems, rechargeable battery systems or generators are used as a power supply for the signal control section.
230V AC DC 24V
50 °C
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Transformer
Rectifier
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Smoothing Stabilisation
Fuse
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Electrical power supply unit 230V AC DC 24V
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Electrical circuit A circuit consists of at least a power source, a load device and connecting lines. Electrical current will flow only in a closed circuit. Technical direction of current flow
Electrical current flows from the positive terminal of the power supply to the negative terminal.
Figure A
Closed circuit without power supply.
Figure B
Introduction of a power supply to complete the circuit.
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Electrical circuit A
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Measuring circuits Voltage measurement
The voltage drop across a load device is measured in parallel with the device.
Current measurement
Electrical current is measured in series.
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Voltage measurement
Current measurement
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Measuring circuits
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Ohm’s law Ohm’s law
Describes the relationship between current (I), voltage (V) and resistance (R). With ohmic resistances, the current rises in linear proportion to the voltage. The value pairs for a constant resistance lie on a straight line. The current I is proportional to the voltage V. Mathematical formula for Ohm’s law:
V=R•I
I=
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V=R•I I=V:R
Resistance R
Voltage V 10 V 20 V
30 V
40 V
Relay
0.5 A
1.5 A
2.0 A
Solenoid coil
0.33 A 0.66 A 1.0 A
V R
1.33 A
2.0 A 1.5
A R
1.0 A
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30 V 40
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Ohm’s law Voltage V 10 V 20 V
Resistance R
30 V
40 V
Relay Solenoid coil
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Rectifiers Rectifiers convert AC to DC. Diodes are conductive in only one direction. The polarity of the negative half-wave of the alternating voltage is reversed. The pulsating voltage is smoothed using a capacitor and filters (reactance coil, resistor).
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Diodes
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Voltage smoothing
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Voltage retification
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Analogue, digital and binary Analogue values
Analogue values describe continuous functions, such as the continuous filling of a bucket of water.
Digital values
Digital values describe integer parts of a maximum value. A dice, for example, shows one of six possible numbers.
Binary values
Binary values are a special form of digital values. They can assume only two values, such as in the case of a switch, which can only be on or off.
halffull empty
Filling time t
6 5 4 3 2 1 0
On 1
Light
full
Value
Volume V
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Experiments with dice
Off 0
Switching time point
Time t
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Analogue, digital and binary
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Light
Value
Volume V
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Experiments with dice
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Momentary and sustained contact switches Actuation of contacts. Momentary contact switch
A momentary contact switch has a “rest position” and an “actuated position”.
Sustained contact switch
A sustained contact switch has two detents. It thus has two rest positions. Momentary and sustained switches can close or open current paths or switch from one current path to another.
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Momentary and sustained contact switches
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N/O, N/C and changeover contacts N/O
Contact normally open in rest position.
N/C
Example: Momentary-contact switch
Changeover contact
N/O and N/C contacts in a single housing; one contact is open while the other is closed. The designations of the switch contacts are governed by the European standard EN 50012.
Switch elements Connection (N/O contact)
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Connection (N/C contact)
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N/O, N/C and changeover contacts
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Limit switches Determining the position of a positioning slide. Electrical contacts are actuated when a defined intermediate or end position is reached. Limit switches can be connected up as N/O, N/C or changeover contacts.
Switch lever Stem (insulated)
Contact
Snap-action mechanism
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Limit switches
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Proximity switches Inductive
Signal is generated by the presence of any material with good conductivity in an oscillating magnetic field.
Capacitive
Signal is also generated by all insulators with high dielectric constants in an electrical field.
Optical
Signal is generated when light barriers are interrupted or when light is reflected back to an optical sensor.
Reed switches
Signal is generated by magnets whose fields close the built-in contacts in the switch.
inductive
Metal
Reed switch
Magnet capacitive
Metal or Insulator
optical
reflective component
magnetic
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Proximity switches
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Solenoid (electromagnet) A magnetic field with concentric field lines is created around a conductor carrying an electrical current. A coil carrying an electrical current develops a uniform magnetic field in its axial direction due to the overlapping of field lines. By appropriate alignment of elementary magnets, an iron core can be made into a switchable electromagnet.
Field around a conductor
Iron core
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Coil Coil
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Solenoid (electromagnet)
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Electrohydraulic converters (solenoid valves) Convert electrical signals into hydraulic switching operations. The switching armature is drawn into the coil, which acts as a magnet. This produces a displacement of the actuating piston in the hydraulic 4/2-way valve.
Switching armature
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B
P
T
4/2-way solenoid valve
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P
B
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Electrohydraulic converters (solenoid valves)
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Dry solenoids – wet solenoids Dry solenoid
The solenoid is separated from the hydraulic fluid; a seal is required on the stem.
Advantage
· Simple construction
Wet solenoid
The armature chamber of the solenoid is filled with hydraulic fluid, the solenoid operates in oil.
Advantages
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Low friction Little abrasion Good heat dissipation Long service life
seal
Dry solenoid
Wet solenoid
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Dry solenoid
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Wet solenoid
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Solenoid valve connections Connector components
· Solenoid with plug base · Cable with connector socket Electrical signals are transmitted via standard connectors.
Advantages
· Reliable alignment of connections · Connections can be attached and detached quickly · Protected against dust and water
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Electrical connections
Protective earth connection Plug base
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Solenoid valve connections 2 3 1
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Relays and contactors Definition
Switches which are actuated and held in their actuated positions electromagnetically. Used to separate control and power circuits.
Special feature of relays
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Special feature of contactors
Each main contact is of double-break type (contacts used as main contacts), suitable for · all power ratings from small to very large · only N/O and N/C contacts
Hinged-armature design Single-break contacts Used for logic gating of signals (generally) changeover contacts
Coil
Iron core Armature
Return spring Contacts
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Contacts Return spring Hinged-armature solenoid
Coil Plunger-armature solenoid
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Relays and contactors
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Direct activation – indirect activation Direct activation
Connection of a solenoid valve via a switch (Fig. A).
Indirect activation
Connection of a solenoid valve via a relay (Fig. B).
Advantage of indirect activation
· Separation of control and power circuits · The current passing through switch S1 (Fig. B) is lower, and the service life of the switch is significantly greater.
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K1
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Direct activation
24 V
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Indirect activation
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Signal inversion The output signal is inversely proportional to the input signal. Figure A
Signal inversion at relay K1.
Figure B
Signal inversion at switch S1. The switching elements are shown under zero-voltage conditions.
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S1
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K1
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K1
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S1
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K1
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K1
Y1
0V
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Y1
0V S1
K1
Y1
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K1
Y1
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Signal inversion A 24 V
B
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S1
2 3
K1
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K1
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S1
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Y1
2 1
K1
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K1
0V
3 4
Y1
0V S1
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K1
Y1
S1
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K1
Y1
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Latching Latching only with indirect activation. Actuation of switch S1: Relay K1 reverses holding the current path of K1 closed. The actuation of switch S2 interrupts the latched current path.
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S1
2 3 4
K1
S2
K1
3 3
K1
4 1 2
Y1
3 4
S1
S2
K1 & Y1
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Latching 24 V
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S1
2 3 4
K1
S2
K1
3 3
K1
4 1 2
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S1
S2
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K1 & Y1
Y1
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Circuit diagram Lines of potential with constant voltage are drawn horizontally. Current paths are drawn vertically and numbered consecutively. Circuit symbols are shown in the direction of current flow. Switching elements are generally shown under zero-voltage conditions. Latching to guard against sticking of relay contacts in current paths 6 and 7.
24 V
S0
1 3 4
2
S1
3 3 4
K1
4 3 4
S2
5 3 4
K2
6 3 4
K1
K2
K1
A1 A2
K2
A1 A2
Y1
7 3
K2
4 1 2
K1
3 4 1 2
Y2
0V
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Circuit diagram
S0
3 4
S1
3 4
K1
3 4
S2
3 4
K2
3 4
K1
K2
K1
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K2
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Y1
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K2
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K1
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Hydraulic power pack Hydraulic power pack for use in stationary hydraulic systems. Power is delivered via the pressure medium using a pump and drive motor. The pack incorporates devices to remove air, water and solid particles from the hydraulic fluid.
Pressure relief valve (safety valve) Pressure line Electric motor n = 1500 rpm
Return line
Hydraulic pump
Suction pipe
Air filter
Suction filter
Fluid level indicator
Filler filter Cleaning aperture
Baffle plate Drain screw
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Hydraulic power pack
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Hydraulic circuit Hydraulic systems consist of open or closed circuits. Hydraulic fluid is used as an energy carrier. This energy is output via cylinders and motors. Relieved hydraulic fluid is returned to the tank or hydraulic pump.
Hydraulic cylinder
Electrohydraulic power valve
Hydraulic pump
Motor
Return line
Safety valve
Hydraulic pump open
Hydraulic motor
Motor Filter
Safety valve
Feed pump (top-up for leakage losses)
Safety valve
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Hydraulic circuit
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Electrical power – hydraulic power Electric motor
Driven by electric current on the basis of a potential difference. Electrical power is the product of voltage and current Pelectr. = V • I (unit: watts).
Driven via fluid flow on the basis of a pressure difference. Hydraulic power is the product of pressure and flow rate Phydr. = p • Q (unit: watts).
Pelectr. = V • I
Phydr. = p • q Flow rate q
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Pressure p
Current I
Voltage V
Hydraulic motor
Electric motor Gear motor
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Electrical power
Hydraulic power
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Power losses Efficiency of electric motors
· Frictional losses · Magnetic losses
Efficiency of hydraulic pump · Frictional losses · Volumetric losses Valves, piping, tubing
· Pressure losses dp · Power losses expressed by P = dp • Q
Hydraulic motors and cylinders
· Frictional losses · Volumetric losses
Frictional and pressure losses
Power losses
Frictional and volumetric losses
Frictional, volumetric and magnetic losses
Phydr. loss = ,p • q
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Power losses
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Pressure switches Actuation of electrical contacts when a defined minimum pressure is reached. The minimum pressure (switching point) can be varied by means of an adjustable spring. Example shows switching at approx. 4 bar with rising or falling pressure. Generally connected up in practice as a changeover contact.
2 3
Symbolic representation in hydraulic circuit diagram
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Symbolic representation in electrical circuit diagram
p 1
1 3 2
Pressure p
4 bar
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Hysteresis
Time t a/c Switching point with rising pressure b Switching point with falling pressure
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Pressure switches 2 3
p
p 1
1 3 2
Pressure p 4 bar
Time t
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4/3-way solenoid valve Valve spool is directly actuated by solenoids. Actuation on left
The piston spool is displaced to the right and creates the connections P – A and B – T.
Rest position
Rest position produced by spring centring of piston spool. All inputs of the 4/3-way valve are closed in this position.
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4/3-way solenoid valve, piloted Direct activation of pilot spool via solenoids. Actuation on left
The pilot piston spool is displaced to the right, and hydraulic fluid is directed to the right-hand side of the main control spool, creating the connections P – A and B – T.
Rest position
Rest position produced by spring centring of pilot and main piston spools. All ports of the 4/3-way valve are closed at the main valve.
A
B
P
T
Simplified symbol
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B
P
T
Detailed symbol
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4/3-way solenoid valve, piloted
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Electrical safety
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EMERGENCY STOP button placed in an easily accessible position Protection against voltages Protection by means of insulation Protection by means of earthed conductive housings Safety isolation by means of transformers
1) Switch off 2) Check 3) Carry out work EMERGENCY STOP Safety insulation
Protective earth
Safety isolation
Additional insulation L1 PE
220 V AC
24 V
N
Basic insulation
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Electrical safety
Safety insulation
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Protective earth
Safety isolation
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Hydraulic safety Safety regulations must be observed.
· · · ·
Switch off motor/pump Depressurise accumulator Lower load Check pressure
Work can now be carried out by authorised trained personnel.
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1) Switch off motor/pump
2) Depressurise accumulator
3) Lower load
4) Check pressure
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Hydraulic safety
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