Electro-hydraulic control system DFE1x

for axial piston variable pumps

A4VSO and A4VBO Series 1x and 3x RE 92088
Edition: 10.2018
Replaces: 08.2004

▶▶ A4VSO size 40 … 355 series 1x and 3x

–– Nominal pressure: 350 bar
–– Maximum pressure: 400 bar
▶▶ A4VBO size 71 … 250 series 1x and 3x
–– Nominal pressure: 450 bar
–– Maximum pressure: 500 bar
▶▶ Open circuit

Features Inhalt
▶▶ DFE1 – with internal control pressure supply, for the Type code – A4VSO 2
electro-hydraulic control of Type code – A4VBO 3
–– Pressure Components 4
–– Flow Functional description 5
–– Power (optional) Control loop performance 5
–– Rapid decompression via pump by flow direction DFE1 6
change as standard DFE1Y 7
▶▶ DFE1Y/DFE1Z – with external control pressure supply DFE1Z 8
(alternatively with preload block "„DFE1“ on page 6) Swivel times in case of a swivel angle
▶▶ Rotary group optimized for long standby operating times command value jump 9
▶▶ Pump combinations are possible Dimensions A4VSO size 40 to 355 10
▶▶ In case of use below the hydraulic fluid level, please Dimensions A4VBO size 71 to 250 22
contact us. Project planning notes 28
Related documentation: Safety instructions 29
Variable pump A4VSO, data sheet 92050
Variable pump A4VBO, data sheet 92122
A4VSO for HFC hydraulic fluids, data sheet 92053
Pressure and flow control system, data sheet 30035

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Type code – A4VSO

Type code – A4VSO

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13
A4VS O / –

Hydraulic fluid
01 For details see data sheet 92050

Axial piston unit

02 Swashplate design, variable A4VS

Operating mode
03 Pump, open circuit O

Sizes (NG)
04 Geometric displacement 40 71 125 180 250 355

Control devices
05 Pressure/flow control, electronic
Control pressure, internal, swiveling range -100% to +100% ● ● ● ● ● ● DFE1
Control pressure, external, swiveling range -100% to +100% ● ● ● ● ● ● DFE1Y
Control pressure, external, swiveling range 0 to +100% ● ● ● ● ● ● DFE1Z

Series
06 Series 1, index 0 ● ● ‒ ‒ ‒ ‒ 10
Series 3, index 0 ‒ ‒ ● ● ▲ ● 30
Series 3, index 3, efficiency-optimized version.
‒ ‒ ‒ ‒ ● ○ 33
Only with high-speed rotary group "HA4VSO..." and "Sealing material FKM" version

For details see data sheet 92050

07 Directions of rotation
08 Seals (With HFC hydraulic fluids see also data sheet 92053)
09 Drive shafts
10 Mounting flange
11 Working port
12 Through drives
13 Filtration

● = Available ○ = On request ‒ = Not available ▲ = Not for new projects

1) Available in mooring and overcenter operation on request

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 Type code – A4VBO

Type code – A4VBO

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12
A4VB O / –

Rotary group version 71 125 250

01 High-speed version ‒ ‒ ● H

Axial piston unit

02 Swashplate design, variable, for details see data sheet 92122 A4VB

Operating mode
03 Pump, open circuit O

Sizes (NG)
04 Geometric displacement 71 125 250

Control devices
05 Pressure/flow control, electronic
Control pressure, internal ● ● ● DFE1
Control pressure, external ● ● ● DFE1Z

Series
06 Series 1, index 0 ● ‒ ‒ 10
Series 3, index 0 ‒ ● ‒ 30
Series 3, index 3, efficiency-optimized version.
‒ ‒ ● 33
Only with high-speed rotary group "HA4VBO..." and "Sealing material FKM" version

For details see data sheet 92122

07 Directions of rotation
08 Seal
09 Drive shaft
10 Mounting flange
11 Working port
12 Through drives

● = Available ○ = On request ‒ = Not available

1) Available in mooring and overcenter operation on request

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Components

Components ▼▼ Characteristic curve DFE1x

350
The DFE1x control system consists of the subsequently
listed components: p

Working pressure p [bar]

▶▶ Well proven high-pressure axial piston pump A4VSO
and/or A4VBO in swashplate design for industrial
applications.
▶▶ Proportional valve1) VT-DFP-x-2X for exact control
with position monitoring (see data sheet 29016).
p
▶▶ Inductive position transducer1) AWXX on the control
system for swivel angle recording.
▶▶ Pressure transducer1) HM 20-2x for recording the
system pressure acc. to data sheet 30272 (optional,
only required with pressure and power control function, α
please order separately). 0
0 Swivel angle α [%] 100
▶▶ analog amplifier VT 5041-3x according to
data sheet 30242 (please order separately).

AWXX

VT-DFP-x lVent

Consumer

A4V... HM20
αact

Sact pact

VT 5041
Fault message Enable

Pset αset pset

Machine control

1) Plug-in connector and mating connector are only included in the

scope of delivery of complete units.

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 Functional description

Functional description

An electrically actuated proportional valve controls the There are three possibilities to provide the control fluid
pressure and swivel angle as well as the power limitation for the hydraulic control system of the pump (and thus the
of the A4V...DFE1 variable pump (4). The current at the control power):
proportional valve determines the position of the ▶▶ Internal (DFE1) from own medium (page 6)
swashplate (1) and thus the flow of the pump via the ▶▶ Internal (DFE1) with preload block (alternatively) (only
stroking piston (2) and the position transducer (3). with A4VSO NG 250 and 355).
With the electric motor switched off and actuator system ▶▶ External (DFE1Y, DFE1Z) with control pressure supply
depressurized, the pump swivels to maximum displacement (page 7 and page 8)
(Vg max) through spring force. An analog controller card VT 5041-3x provides for the
control of the proportional valve. This controller card
Zero stroke pressure (DFE1): processes all required control signals which are necessary
With a de-energized proportional valve and plugged pump to operate the A4V...DFE1x variable pump. By default, it has
outlet, the pump switches to Vg min - zero stroke pressure. one command value input for pressure and swivel angle
In this operating condition, an equilibrium from 4 to 8 bar each and optionally one input for the power setpoint. The
is established. This is also true in the event of a fault or pressure actual value is recorded by a pressure transducer.
without control release. A position transducer (3) at the control system records the
This basic position (= zero-stroke operation) is taken with swivel angle actual value. The recorded actual values are
inactive control electronics (e.g. controller enable not processed in the amplifier and compared to the specified
granted) and in case of an error (in case of plugged pump command values. The minimum value generator makes sure
outlet). If the residual pressure form 4 to 8 bar is not that only the controller assigned to the desired working
desired, DFE1Y, DFE1Z can be used. point is automatically active. The output signal of the
minimum value generator is the command value for the
▼▼ Sectional view A4VSO with DFE1 proportional solenoid at the valve. In order to achieve
better control quality of the entire system, the proportional
valve is designed as subordinate position control loop.
3 4
1
2

Control loop performance

Swivel angle control Pressure control

Linearity tolerance ≤ 1.0% ≤ 1.5%
Hysteresis ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2%
Repeat accuracy ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2%

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DFE1

DFE1

Control system supply, internal, Fail safe features

Swiveling range ±100% A4VSO, 0% to +100% A4VBO. By default, the pump will - below the high pressure of 4
With DFE1, the control power is provided internally. The to 8 bar - swivel back to higher flow; so undesired
system pressure must always be higher than 4 to 8 bar operation in negative direction of flow is not possible!
(see also point "Zero stroke pressure" on page 5 and "Fail-
100
safe features"), in order to allow for the control of flow,
α act
pressure or power of the pump. Below a high pressure of

α [%]
4 to 8 bar, the pump strives to swivel back to Vg max -
0
irrespective of the command value at the valve. At a pressure Time
of more than 4 to 8 bar in B, the flow direction of the pump -50
is reversed. This feature of switching over the neutral
240
position enables a quick pressure reduction via the pump.
P set1) P set1)
For reliable control, the system pressure must be at 160
P act P act

p [bar]
least 20 bar.
80
If the pump is to be controlled below 20 bar, the preload
block AGEV4-05728-AA/46 is required for generating the 0
required control power (only for A4VSO NG250 Time

and NG355). Please contact us.

▼▼ System circuit diagram A4VSO....DFE1 ▼▼ System circuit diagram A4VBO....DFE1

Consumer Consumer
Pressure transducer2) Pressure transducer2)
P P
I/U analog I/U analog
Pressure command value 0 to 10V amplifier Pressure command value 0 to 10V amplifier
VT5041-3x/1 VT5041-3x/1
Power setpoint1) 0 to 10V Power setpoint1) 0 to 10V
VT5041-3x/31) VT5041-3x/31)
Flow command value 0 to 10V Flow command value 0 to 10V
Pressure Pressure
cut-off Enable cut-off Enable
Fault Fault

U
U S
S

B1 B MB
Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery

B1 B MB

S
U S
U

U S MS M1 K1 K2 T R(L) M2 U S MS M K1 K2 T R(L)

1) optional, power limitation

2) only required for pressure and/or power control

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DFE1Y

DFE1Y

Control system supply, external, ▼▼ System circuit diagram A4VSO....DFE1Y

Swiveling range -100% to +100% Consumer

Pressure transducer2)

With DFE1Y, the control power of 20 to 50 bar is supplied P

I/U analog
externally, e.g. by means of a gear pump. The automatic Pressure command value 0 to 10V amplifier
VT5041-3x/1
switch-over to internal supply is effected by means of Power setpoint1) 0 to 10V
VT5041-3x/31)
Flow command value 0 to 10V
a shuttle valve. Pressure
With this version, the flow direction can be inverted as cut-off Enable

special feature - also with pressures below 4 to 8 bar. This Fault

0.2 bar
feature of switching over zero enables a quick pressure 20 to 50 bar
reduction via the pump. Anti-
cavitation
valve*)
Notice
▶▶ With externally supplied control systems (swiveling
U
range ± 100%), the feature by means of which the S

controller card swivels the pump to zero stroke if the

output stage is de-energized is deactivated. Scope of delivery
▶▶ With de-energized output stage of the controller card
B1 B Z
(e.g. in case of error), the swivel plate of the controller
pump is pushed to the negative stop by the external
pressure (displacement of 100% flow from the system S
U
into the reservoir). In order to prevent cavitation in
this case, it is necessary to use an anti-cavitation
valve*) (check valve with 0.2 bar spring).
▶▶ If an error is detected, the output stage is switched off
and due to the external supply, the pump swivels in the
U S MS K1 K2 T R(L) M
direction of the negative stop. If a failure message is
active, reaction by the machine control is imperatively
necessary (e.g. switch off drive motor of the pump,
interrupt external supply of the control system).
▶▶ Command values for pressure and flow must always be
greater than zero (pset ≥ 3 bar, αset ≥ 5%) as due to drift
or inexact setting, there is no exact "zero" pressure or
a "zero" swivel angle. In the worst case, smaller
command value specifications may cause cavitation.

1) optional, power limitation

2) only required for pressure and/or power control

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DFE1Z

DFE1Z

Control system supply, external,

Swiveling range 0 to +100%

With DFE1Z, the control power of 20 to 50 bar is supplied

externally, e.g. by means of a gear pump. With DFE1Z,
a Vg min limitation screw is provided as special feature
which prevents swiveling through the neutral position.
Thus, the quick pressure reduction option via the pump
is no longer available.

▼▼ System circuit diagram A4VSO....DFE1Z ▼▼ System circuit diagram A4VBO....DFE1Z

Consumer Consumer
Pressure transducer2) Pressure transducer2)
P
P
I/U
analog I/U
analog
Pressure command value 0 to 10V amplifier amplifier
Pressure command value 0 to 10V
VT5041-3x/1 VT5041-3x/1
Power setpoint1) 0 to 10V Power setpoint1) 0 to 10V
VT5041-3x/31) VT5041-3x/31)
Flow command value 0 to 10V Flow command value 0 to 10V
Pressure Enable Pressure Enable
cut-off cut-off
Fault Fault

20 to 50 bar 20 to 50 bar

S
U U
S
Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery

B1 B MB Z
B1 B MB Z

S
U S
U

U S MS K1 K2 T R(L) M U S MS K1 K2 T R(L) M

1) optional, power limitation

2) only required for pressure and/or power control

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 Swivel times in case of a swivel angle command value jump

Swivel times in case of a swivel angle

command value jump

▼▼ With p= 100 bar

NG tSA [ms] tSE [ms]

to α 100% from α 100% to 0%
40 65 30
71 80 60
125 95 110
180 105 110
250 115 140
355 170 180

▼▼ Characteristic curve command value jump

100
Displacement Vg [%]

0
Swivel time Standby

Outward swivel time tSA Inward swivel time tSE

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Dimensions A4VSO size 40

Dimensions A4VSO size 40

Example: DFE1Z – Electro-hydraulic control system with external control pressure supply

157.5 130

Z R(L)

261

135
K2 K1

150
80

85
91

T MB MS
150
8 52 X 79 79
90 S
227
280
Detail Y
50.8

B,B1
⌀20.5

Y 23.8

B1
Detail X
80

⌀40
69.9

S
42
44
79

80

35.7
U Z
30
B
144
Y

▶▶ For connection table, see page 11

▶▶ For detailed dimensions, standards and thread depth of the variable pump, see data sheet 92050

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 Dimensions A4VSO size 40

Ports Standard Size1) pmax abs [bar]2) State6)

S Suction port (standard pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/2 in 30 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M12 × 1.75; 20 deep
for port plate version 13
B Pressure port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 3/4 in 400 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M10 × 1.5; 17 deep
B1 Additional connection DIN 3852 M22 × 1.5; 14 deep 400 X
for port plate version 25
B Pressure port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 3/4 in 400 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M10 × 1.5; 17 deep
B1 2. working port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 3/4 in 400 X7)
Fastening thread DIN 13 M10 × 1.5; 17 deep
K1, K2 Flushing port DIN 3852 M22 × 1.5; 14 deep 4 X5)
T Drain port DIN 3852 4)
M22 × 1.5; 14 deep 4 X5)
MB Measuring port working pressure DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 400 X
MS Measuring port suction pressure DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 30 X
R(L) Drain port DIN 38524) M22 × 1.5; 14 deep 4 O5)
Z Control pressure (for DFE1Z) ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 15.5 deep 50 O
U Flushing port DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 5 X

1) Observe the notes in the instruction manual concerning the 4) The countersink may be deeper than specified in the standard.
maximum tightening torques. 5) Depending on the installation position, T1, K2, K3 or R(L) must be
2) Depending on the application, momentary pressure peaks can connected (see also installation instructions in data sheet 92050).
occur. Keep this in mind when selecting measuring devices and 6) O = Must be connected (comes plugged)
fittings. X = Plugged (in normal operation)
3) Metric fastening thread is a deviation from standard. 7) Plugged with flange plate

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Dimensions A4VSO size 71

Dimensions A4VSO size 71

Example: DFE1Z – Electro-hydraulic control system with external control pressure supply

157 148

R(L)
Z

264.5
GDM

12
B

152
K2 K1

170
92.5

97
106

T MS MB
170
61 X
S 93 93
101
254
307 Detail Y
57.2
⌀25

B,B1

27.8
Y
M

B1
Detail X
92.5

⌀50
77.8
R

0 15

S
15
L

46
92.5
92

42.9
U Z B
27
166
Y

▶▶ For connection table, see page 13

▶▶ For detailed dimensions, standards and thread depth of the variable pump, see data sheet 92050

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 Dimensions A4VSO size 71

Ports Standard Size1) pmax abs [bar]2) State5)

S Suction port (standard pressure series) SAE J5183) 2 in 30 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M12 × 1.75; 20 deep
for port plate version 13
B Pressure port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 in 400 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M12 × 1.75; 20 deep
B1 Additional connection DIN 3852 M27 × 2; 16 deep 400 X
for port plate version 25
B Pressure port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 in 400 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M12 × 1.75; 20 deep
B1 2. working port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 in 400 X7)
Fastening thread DIN 13 M12 × 1.75; 20 deep
K1, K2 Flushing port DIN 3852 M27 × 2; 16 deep 4 X6)
T Drain port DIN 3852 4)
M27 × 2; 16 deep 4 X6)
M Control pressure measuring port DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 400 X
MB Measuring port working pressure DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 400 X
MS Measuring port suction pressure DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 30 X
R(L) Drain port DIN 3852 4)
M27 × 2; 16 deep 4 O6)
Z Control pressure (for DFE1Z) ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 15.5 deep 50 O
U Flushing port DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 5 X

1) Observe the notes in the instruction manual concerning the 4) The countersink may be deeper than specified in the standard.
maximum tightening torques. 5) Depending on the installation position, T1, K2, K3 or R(L) must be
2) Depending on the application, momentary pressure peaks can connected (see also installation instructions in data sheet 92050).
occur. Keep this in mind when selecting measuring devices and 6) O = Must be connected (comes plugged)
fittings. X = Plugged (in normal operation)
3) Metric fastening thread is a deviation from standard. 7) Plugged with flange plate

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Dimensions A4VSO size 125

Dimensions A4VSO size 125

Example: DFE1Z – Electro-hydraulic control system with external control pressure supply

251 354

R(L)

298
209

186
K2 K1

200
K
U
112.5

114.5
121

T 70 MB 200
MS
X 111.5 111.5
125 S

310

376 Detail Y
66.7
⌀31

B,B1
Y
31.8
M B1
#

Detail X
112.5

88.9

S
15 0 15

63
L

50

112.5
67
112

50.8

33
U Z B
203 14 Y

▶▶ For connection table, see page 15

▶▶ For detailed dimensions, standards and thread depth of the variable pump, see data sheet 92050

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 Dimensions A4VSO size 125

Ports Standard Size1) pmax abs [bar]2) State6)

S Suction port (standard pressure series) SAE J5183) 2 1/2 in 30 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M12 × 1.75; 20 deep
for port plate version 13
B Pressure port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/4 in 400 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M14 × 2; 19 deep
B1 Additional connection DIN 3852 M33 × 2; 18 deep 400 X
for port plate version 25
B Pressure port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/4 in 400 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M14 × 2; 19 deep
B1 2. working port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/4 in 400 X7)
Fastening thread DIN 13 M14 × 2; 19 deep
K1, K2 Flushing port DIN 3852 M33 × 2; 18 deep 4 X5)
T Drain port DIN 3852 4)
M33 × 2; 18 deep 4 X5)
M Control pressure measuring port DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 400 X
MB Measuring port working pressure DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 400 X
MS Measuring port suction pressure DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 30 X
R(L) Drain port DIN 3852 7)
M33 × 2; 18 deep 4 O5)
Z Control pressure (for DFE1Z) ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 15.5 deep 50 O
U Flushing port DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 5 X

1) Observe the notes in the instruction manual concerning the 4) The countersink may be deeper than specified in the standard.
maximum tightening torques. 5) Depending on the installation position, T1, K2, K3 or R(L) must be
2) Depending on the application, momentary pressure peaks can connected (see also installation instructions in data sheet 92050).
occur. Keep this in mind when selecting measuring devices and 6) O = Must be connected (comes plugged)
fittings. X = Plugged (in normal operation)
3) Metric fastening thread is a deviation from standard. 7) Plugged with flange plate

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Dimensions A4VSO size 180

Dimensions A4VSO size 180

Example: DFE1Z – Electro-hydraulic control system with external control pressure supply

251 354

R(L)

298
210.5

186
K2 K1

200
K
U

114.5
116
121

T 70 MB 200
MS
X 111.5 111.5
125 S

318

376 Detail Y
66.7
⌀31

B,B1
Y
31.8
M B1
#

Detail X
120

106.4
⌀75

S
15 0 15
L

50
67
120
112

61.9

33
U Z B
203 14 Y

▶▶ For connection table, see page 17

▶▶ For detailed dimensions, standards and thread depth of the variable pump, see data sheet 92050

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 Dimensions A4VSO size 180

Ports Standard Size1) pmax abs [bar]2) State6)

S Suction port (standard pressure series) SAE J5183) 3 in 30 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M16 × 2; 24 deep
for port plate version 13
B Pressure port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/4 in 400 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M14 × 2; 19 deep
B1 Additional connection DIN 3852 M33 × 2; 18 deep 400 X
for port plate version 25
B Pressure port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/4 in 400 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M14 × 2; 19 deep
B1 2. working port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/4 in 400 X7)
Fastening thread DIN 13 M14 × 2; 19 deep
K1, K2 Flushing port DIN 3852 M33 × 2; 18 deep 4 X5)
T Drain port DIN 3852 4)
M33 × 2; 18 deep 4 X5)
M Control pressure measuring port DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 400 X
MB Measuring port working pressure DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 400 X
MS Measuring port suction pressure DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 30 X
R(L) Drain port DIN 3852 7)
M33 × 2; 18 deep 4 O5)
Z Control pressure (for DFE1Z) ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 15.5 deep 50 O
U Flushing port DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 5 X

1) Observe the notes in the instruction manual concerning the 4) The countersink may be deeper than specified in the standard.
maximum tightening torques. 5) Depending on the installation position, T1, K2, K3 or R(L) must be
2) Depending on the application, momentary pressure peaks can connected (see also installation instructions in data sheet 92050).
occur. Keep this in mind when selecting measuring devices and 6) O = Must be connected (comes plugged)
fittings. X = Plugged (in normal operation)
3) Metric fastening thread is a deviation from standard. 7) Plugged with flange plate

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Dimensions A4VSO size 250

Dimensions A4VSO size 250

Example: DFE1Z – Electro-hydraulic control system with external control pressure supply

310.5
424

Z R(L)
345

259

233
U K2 K1

265
K

144.5
144
154

T MB MS 265
90 X S 143.5 143.5
150
380
438 Detail Y
⌀40
79.4

B,B1
Y

M B1 36.5

Detail X
144

106.4
⌀75

S
15°
15° 0
L

55
71
144
144

61.9

U Z B
43
248 17 Y

▶▶ For connection table, see page 19

▶▶ For detailed dimensions, standards and thread depth of the variable pump, see data sheet 92050

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 Dimensions A4VSO size 250

Ports Standard Size1) pmax abs [bar]2) State6)

S Suction port (standard pressure series) SAE J5183) 3 in 30 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M16 × 2; 24 deep
for port plate version 13
B Pressure port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/2 in 400 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M16 × 2; 25 deep
B1 Additional connection DIN 3852 M42 × 2; 20 deep 400 X
for port plate version 25
B Pressure port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/2 in 400 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M16 × 2; 25 deep
B1 2. working port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/2 in 400 X7)
Fastening thread DIN 13 M16 × 2; 25 deep
K1, K2 Flushing port DIN 3852 M42 × 2; 20 deep 4 X5)
T Drain port DIN 3852 4)
M42 × 2; 20 deep 4 X5)
M Control pressure measuring port DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 400 X
MB Measuring port working pressure DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 400 X
MS Measuring port suction pressure DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 30 X
R(L) Drain port DIN 3852 7)
M42 × 2; 20 deep 4 O5)
Z Control pressure (for DFE1Z) ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 15.5 deep 50 O
U Flushing port DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 5 X

1) Observe the notes in the instruction manual concerning the 4) The countersink may be deeper than specified in the standard.
maximum tightening torques. 5) Depending on the installation position, T1, K2, K3 or R(L) must be
2) Depending on the application, momentary pressure peaks can connected (see also installation instructions in data sheet 92050).
occur. Keep this in mind when selecting measuring devices and 6) O = Must be connected (comes plugged)
fittings. X = Plugged (in normal operation)
3) Metric fastening thread is a deviation from standard. 7) Plugged with flange plate

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Dimensions A4VSO size 355

Dimensions A4VSO size 355

Example: DFE1Z – Electro-hydraulic control system with external control pressure supply

310.5 424

Z R(L)
345

259

233
184

K2 K1

265
K
U

144.5
144
154

T 90 MS S MB 265
X 143.5 143.5
150
393
464 Detail Y
Ø40
79.4

B,B1

36.5
Y

M2 B1

Detail X
#

148
015°

130.2
Ø100
15°

S
L

55
71
144

148

77.8

U Z B
40 Y
248 17

▶▶ For connection table, see page 21

▶▶ For detailed dimensions, standards and thread depth of the variable pump, see data sheet 92050

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Ports Standard Size1) pmax abs [bar]2) State6)

S Suction port (standard pressure series) SAE J5183) 4 in 30 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M16 × 2; 21 deep
for port plate version 13
B Pressure port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/2 in 400 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M16 × 2; 25 deep
B1 Additional connection DIN 3852 M42 × 2; 20 deep 400 X
for port plate version 25
B Pressure port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/2 in 400 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M16 × 2; 25 deep
B1 2. working port (high-pressure series) SAE J5183) 1 1/2 in 400 X7)
Fastening thread DIN 13 M16 × 2; 25 deep
K1, K2 Flushing port DIN 3852 M42 × 2; 20 deep 4 X5)
T Drain port DIN 38524) M42 × 2; 20 deep 4 X5)
M Control pressure measuring port DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 400 X
MB Measuring port working pressure DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 400 X
MS Measuring port suction pressure DIN 3852 M14 × 1.5; 12 deep 30 X
R(L) Drain port DIN 3852 7)
M42 × 2; 20 deep 4 O5)
Z Control pressure (for DFE1Z) ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 15.5 deep 50 O
U Flushing port DIN 3852 M18 × 1.5; 12 deep 5 X

1) Observe the notes in the instruction manual concerning the 4) The countersink may be deeper than specified in the standard.
maximum tightening torques. 5) Depending on the installation position, T1, K2, K3 or R(L) must be
2) Depending on the application, momentary pressure peaks can connected (see also installation instructions in data sheet 92050).
occur. Keep this in mind when selecting measuring devices and 6) O = Must be connected (comes plugged)
fittings. X = Plugged (in normal operation)
3) Metric fastening thread is a deviation from standard. 7) Plugged with flange plate

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Dimensions A4VBO size 71

Dimensions A4VBO size 71

Example: DFE1Z – Electro-hydraulic control system with external control pressure supply

253.5
157 148

Z R(L) Z
18

265

178
154
K2

Ø1
K1
12

80

170
92.5

97
106

Ø15
T MS S B 170
8 61 X
93 93
101 45°
248 45°
291 15
Detail Y
Ø50; 2 deep

45° 45°
16.9

B,B1

Y
Ø67
B1
#

Detail X
95

69.9 +0.2
-0.2
48 34

Ø40
15° 0 15°

S
L
92

95

35.7 +0.2
-0.2

U
27 Y
166 27
39
342

▶▶ For connection table, see page 23

▶▶ For detailed dimensions, standards and thread depth of the variable pump, see data sheet 92122

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Dimensions [mm]
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 Dimensions A4VBO size 71

Ports Standard Size1) pmax abs [bar]2) State6)

B Working port (high-pressure series) ISO/DIS 6164-3 DN-16 500 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M12 × 1.75; 18 deep
B1 Working port (high-pressure series) ISO/DIS 6164-3 DN-16 500 X
Fastening thread DIN 13 M12 × 1.75; 18 deep
S Suction port (standard pressure series) SAE J5183) SAE 1 1/2in 30 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M12 × 1.75; 20 deep
MB Measuring working pressure ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 11.5 deep 500 X
MS Measuring suction pressure ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 11.5 deep 30 X
T Fluid drain ISO 6149 4)
M27 × 2; 16 deep 4 X5)
K1, K2 Filling – air bleeding, return flow (drain port) ISO 6149 4)
M27 × 2; 19 deep 4 X5)
R(L) Filling – air bleeding, return flow (drain port) ISO 6149 M27 × 2; 16 deep 4 O5)
Z Control pressure (for DFE1Z) ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 15.5 deep 50 O
U Bearing flushing ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 11.5 deep 4 X

1) Observe the notes in the instruction manual concerning the 4) The countersink may be deeper than specified in the standard.
maximum tightening torques. 5) Depending on the installation position, T1, K2, K3 or R(L) must be
2) Depending on the application, momentary pressure peaks can connected (see also installation instructions in data sheet 92122).
occur. Keep this in mind when selecting measuring devices and 6) O = Must be connected (comes plugged)
fittings. X = Plugged (in normal operation)
3) Metric fastening thread is a deviation from standard.

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Dimensions A4VBO size 125

Dimensions A4VBO size 125

Example: DFE1Z – Electro-hydraulic control system with external control pressure supply

250.5 354

Z
R(L)

298
22

186
22

Ø2
K2 K1

200
0
K
U

114.5
117
120

Ø20
T 200
MS S
8 70 111.5 111.5
X
125 45° 45°
310
355
Detail Y

Ø63; 2 deep 45° 45°

Ø84

B,B1
Y
B1 Ø20.4
#

Detail X
117

88.9
Ø63
15° 0 15°

S
L

50
64
117
112

50.8

U Z B
33
203 14 Y

▶▶ For connection table, see page 25

▶▶ For detailed dimensions, standards and thread depth of the variable pump, see data sheet 92122

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Dimensions [mm]
Controllers | control system DFE1x Series 1x and 3x 25
 Dimensions A4VBO size 125

Ports Standard Size1) pmax abs [bar]2) State6)

B Working port (high-pressure series) ISO/DIS 6164-3 DN-20 500 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M16 × 2; 24 deep
B1 Working port (high-pressure series) ISO/DIS 6164-3 DN-20 500 X
Fastening thread DIN 13 M16 × 2; 24 deep
S Suction port SAE J5183) SAE 2 1/2in 30 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M12 × 1.75; 18 deep
MB Measuring working pressure ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 11.5 deep 500 X
MS Measuring suction pressure ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 11.5 deep 30 X
M1, M2 Measuring control pressure ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 11.5 deep 315 X
T Fluid drain ISO 61494) M33 × 2; 18 deep 4 X5)
K1, K2 Filling – air bleeding, return flow (drain port) ISO 61494) M33 × 2; 18 deep 4 X5)
R(L) Filling – air bleeding, return flow (drain port) ISO 6149 4)
M33 × 2; 18 deep 4 O5)
Z Control pressure ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 15.5 deep 50 O
U Bearing flushing ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 11.5 deep 4 X

1) Observe the notes in the instruction manual concerning the 4) The countersink may be deeper than specified in the standard.
maximum tightening torques. 5) Depending on the installation position, T1, K2, K3 or R(L) must be
2) Depending on the application, momentary pressure peaks can connected (see also installation instructions in data sheet 92122).
occur. Keep this in mind when selecting measuring devices and 6) O = Must be connected (comes plugged)
fittings. X = Plugged (in normal operation)
3) Metric fastening thread is a deviation from standard.

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Dimensions A4VBO size 250

Dimensions A4VBO size 250

Example: DFE1Z – Electro-hydraulic control system with external control pressure supply

453
310.5 426

Z
R(L)
359

257

233
K2 K1
U
B
8

265
K

144.5
144
154

MB

8 90 S MS 265
T X 143.5 143.5
150
380 Detail Y
387
⌀76; 2 deep

501 45° 45°

B,B1
⌀101

⌀25
Y B1 MB

Detail X
#

144

106.4

S
⌀75
15° 0 15°

55
L

71
144
144

61.9

U Z B
43
248 17
Y

▶▶ For connection table, see page 27

▶▶ For detailed dimensions, standards and thread depth of the variable pump, see data sheet 92122

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 Dimensions A4VBO size 250

Ports Standard Size1) pmax abs [bar]2) State6)

B Working port (high-pressure series) ISO/DIS 6164-3 DN-25 500 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M20 × 2.5; 24 deep
B1 Working port (high-pressure series) ISO/DIS 6164-3 DN-25 500 X
Fastening thread DIN 13 M20 × 2.5; 24 deep
S Suction port SAE J5183) SAE 3 in 30 O
Fastening thread DIN 13 M12 × 1.75; 18 deep
MB Measuring working pressure ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 11.5 deep 500 X
MS Measuring suction pressure ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 11.5 deep 30 X
T Fluid drain ISO 6149 4)
M42 × 2; 18 deep 4 X5)
K1, K2 Filling – air bleeding, return flow (drain port) ISO 6149 4)
M42 × 2; 18 deep 4 X5)
R(L) Filling – air bleeding, return flow (drain port) ISO 61494) M42 × 2; 18 deep 4 O5)
Z Control pressure ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 15.5 deep 50 O
U Bearing flushing ISO 6149 M14 × 1.5; 11.5 deep 4 X

1) Observe the notes in the instruction manual concerning the 4) The countersink may be deeper than specified in the standard.
maximum tightening torques. 5) Depending on the installation position, T1, K2, K3 or R(L) must be
2) Depending on the application, momentary pressure peaks can connected (see also installation instructions in data sheet 92122).
occur. Keep this in mind when selecting measuring devices and 6) O = Must be connected (comes plugged)
fittings. X = Plugged (in normal operation)
3) Metric fastening thread is a deviation from standard.

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Project planning notes

Project planning notes

▶▶ The A4VSO and A4VBO axial piston variable pump with ▶▶ Pressure controllers are not safeguards against pressure
the DFE1x control system is designed to be used in overload. A pressure relief valve is to be fitted in the
open circuit. hydraulic system.
▶▶ The project planning, assembly and commissioning of ▶▶ For drives that are operated for a long period with
the axial piston unit require the involvement of qualified constant rotational speed, the natural frequency of the
skilled persons. hydraulic system can be stimulated by the excitation
▶▶ Before using the axial piston unit, please read the frequency of the pump (rotational speed frequency ×9).
corresponding instruction manual completely and This can be prevented with suitably designed hydraulic
thoroughly. If necessary, this can be requested from lines.
Bosch Rexroth. ▶▶ Please note the details regarding the tightening torques
▶▶ Before finalizing your design, please request a binding of port threads and other threaded joints in the
installation drawing. instruction manual.
▶▶ The specified data and notes contained herein must be ▶▶ Working ports:
observed. More information on the products can be –– The ports and fastening threads are designed for the
found in the data sheets listed on page 1. specified maximum pressure. The machine or system
▶▶ Depending on the operating conditions of the axial manufacturer must ensure the connecting elements
piston unit (working pressure, fluid temperature), the and lines correspond to the specified application
characteristic curve may shift. conditions (pressure, flow, hydraulic fluid,
▶▶ The characteristic curve may also shift due to the dither temperature) with the necessary safety factors.
frequency or control electronics. –– The working ports and function ports are only
▶▶ Preservation: Our axial piston units are supplied as intended to accommodate hydraulic lines.
standard with preservative protection for a maximum
of 12 months. If longer preservation is required
(maximum 24 months), please specify this in plain text
when placing your order. The preservation periods apply
under optimal storage conditions, which can be found in
data sheet 90312 or in the instruction manual.
▶▶ Not all versions of the product are approved for use in
a safety function according to ISO 13849. Please consult
the proper contact at Bosch Rexroth if you require
reliability parameters (e.g., MTTFd) for functional safety.
▶▶ Depending on the type of control used, electromagnetic
effects can be produced when using solenoids. The use
of the direct current (DC) on the electromagnet does
not produce any electromagnetic interference (EMI), nor
is the electromagnet influenced by EMI. Potential
electromagnetic interference (EMI) exists if the solenoid
is energized with a modulated direct current (e.g., PWM
signal). The machine manufacturer should conduct
appropriate tests and take appropriate measures to
ensure that other components or operators (e.g., with
a pacemaker) are not affected by this potentiality.

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 Safety instructions

Safety instructions

▶▶ During and shortly after operation, there is a risk of

getting burned on the axial piston unit, especially on the
solenoids. Take the appropriate safety measures
(e.g., by wearing protective clothing).
▶▶ Under certain circumstances, moving parts in control
equipment (e.g., valve spools) can get stuck in an
undefined position due to contamination (e.g., impure
hydraulic fluid, abrasion or residual dirt from
components). As a result, the hydraulic fluid flow and
the build-up of torque in the axial piston unit can no
longer respond correctly to the operator’s
specifications. Even the use of various filter elements
(external or internal flow filtration) will not rule out
a fault but merely reduce the risk. The machine/system
manufacturer should test whether additional measures
are required on the machine for the relevant application
in order to bring the driven consumer into a safe
position (e.g., safe stop) and make sure any measures
are properly implemented.

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