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DENISON HYDRAULICS
Pressure Relief Valve R4V
Proportional Pressure Relief Valve R4V. . . P2

Publ. 3–EN 2400–A, replaces 3–EN 240–D

 FEATURES, SYMBOL

FEATURES x High Performance: R4 valves are designed for a maximum pressure of 350 bar
and a flow capacity ranging from 90 l/min (3⁄8HH) to 600 l/min (11⁄4HH).

x Sensitive Control: The DENISON poppet design delivers the minimum possible
friction, superior hysteresis and optimum response to changes in operating
conditions.

x Wide Selection: In addition to the various mounting options for the main valve
body, or as cartridge for manifold applications, the ordering code offers a range
of control options for valves and accessories. A solenoid vent valve is available
(VV01).

x Standardized Mounting: Mounting configurations for R4 Pressure Controls are

in accordance with international standards, and conform to ISO 6264. Vent valve
option allows for remote pressure control.

SYMBOL

R4V03 pilot valve

Y1 (Optional)

R4V06/10 pilot valve

Y1 (Optional)

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 DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DENISON Pressure Valves are pilot operated controls consisting of two or three
sections; either a high flow, poppet type seat valve section controlled by the low
flow, adjustable pilot mounted on top or in the case of the Proportional Pressure
Relief Valve, the proportional section P2 sandwiched between the pilot stage and
the main body.

R4V Relief Valves are used to limit the system pressure of a hydraulic circuit. Pres-
sure is set by the control knob on the pilot, or according to the current input on the
R4V . . . P2.

The R4V can be vented electrically by means of an optional vent valve, VV01. This
valve is mounted between the pilot valve and the main body.

With the DENISON combined Seat Valve and Pilot design, and the range of springs
available, it is possible to achieve extremely precise pressure setting.

All valve components are subject to rigorous quality control, based on inter-
national standards, thus permitting worldwide operation and interchangeable
spare parts.

OPERATION The system pressure in Port A is applied, via an orifice in X, to the pilot valve, the
proportional valve (where present), and to the top surface of the main poppet. The
hydraulically balanced main poppet is held against the seat by the main spring. In
this state there is no flow through the valve.

The adjusted spring force acting on the pilot cone determines the relief pressure. If
the pressure in Port A exceeds the set point, the pilot cone is lifted from its seat,
releasing a small pilot flow to tank.1)

The flow through the control orifice in X creates a pressure drop which limits the
pressure at the top of the main poppet to the set point.

The higher system pressure in Port A now lifts the main poppet off its seat and
allows flow to Port B.

In the resulting float position only enough flow is passed from Port A to Port B to
maintain the inlet pressure in Port A at the set point.

When the pressure in Port A falls below the set point, the hydraulic balance on the
main poppet is restored. The main spring then forces the main poppet to close.

1) The proportional valve P2 varies the pressure applied to the top of the main poppet,
in proportion to the current input to the solenoid.
The manual setting of the pilot stage determines the maximum pressure and
should be approximately 10 % higher than the max. adjustable pressure of the
proportional section (see also page 13).
The pilot drain chamber/proportional drain chamber is normally connected to
Port B. Alternative external drain option through Port Y or Port Y1 available.

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 TECHNICAL DATA

GENERAL x Type of unit Pilot operated pressure relief

x Design Poppet type
x Type of mounting Threaded body
Subplate mounting
Cartridge
x Port sizes 3 ⁄ 8 HH, 3 ⁄ 4 HH, 1 1 ⁄ 4 HH nominal

x Mounting position optional

x Direction of flow AfB
x Ambient temperature range – 20 . . . + 60 hC
x Suitability for special Consult DENISON
working conditions

HYDRAULIC CHARACTERISTICS x Operating pressure range

– inlet (port A) 0 . . . 350 bar
– outlet (port B) 0 . . . 30 bar
– port X 0 . . . 350 bar
– port Y, Y1 0 . . . 30 bar
x Pressure setting range 7 . . . 350 bar
R4V03 (3⁄8HH) R4V06 (3⁄4HH) R4V10 (11⁄4HH)
x Nominal flow 60 l/min 200 l/min 450 l/min
x Max. flow 90 l/min 300 l/min 600 l/min
x Fluid Petroleum base anti-wear fluids (covered
by DENISON HF-0 and HF-2 specification).
Such as mineral oil according to DIN
51524/25. Maximum catalogue ratings and
performance data are based on operation
with these fluids.
x Fluid temperature range – 18 hC . . . + 80 hC
x Viscosity range 10 . . . 650 cSt
x Recommended operating viscosity 30 cSt
x Contamination level Max. permissible contamination level
according to NAS 1638 Class 8 (Class 9
for 15 micron and smaller) or ISO 17/14

TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT x Manual Handwheel

x Rotation 3.75 rev.
x Operating torque 0.72 Nm
x Electric (Vent valve VV01) by solenoid
x Nominal voltage Refer to ordering code page 5
x Permissible voltage difference + 5 % . . . – 10 %
x Max. coil temperature + 180 hC (temperature class H)
x Type of current Alternating current (AC)
Direct current (DC)
x Input power 31 W
x Holding 78 VA
x Inrush 264 VA
x Relative operating period 100 %
x Type of protection IP 65
x Electric proportional 0 . . . 2.5 A
(pilot stage P2) (refer to publication 3–EN 220)

If the performance characteristics outlined above do not meet your

requirements, please consult your local DENISON Office.

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 ORDERING CODE

omit
for version
without VV01
& without P2

Model Number: R4V .. – . . . – . . – .. – ... – A 1 –

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3
1 Series
R4V = Pressure Relief Valve 9

2 Size
03 = 3⁄8HH
06 = 3⁄4HH, 1HH
10 = 11⁄4HH
3 Max. pressure
0 = for cartridges only
5 = for body valves only k 350 bar
4 Body mounting
Cartridge with pilot valve:
0 = without Y1 port
G = Y1 port = G 1⁄4HH
E = Y1 port = SAE-4 (7⁄16HH–20 UNF)
Subplate mounting:
3 = without Y1 port
9 = Y1 port = G 1⁄4HH
7 = Y1 port = SAE-4 (7⁄16HH–20 UNF)
Threaded body:

k
6 = R4V03 = G 1⁄2HH T-body
= R4V06 = G 1HH T-body
X, Y1 ports1) = G 1⁄4HH
D = R4V06 = G 3⁄4HH L-body
= R4V10 = G 11⁄4HH L-body

k
4 = R4V03 = SAE-8 T-body
= R4V06 = SAE-16 T-body X, Y1 ports1) = SAE-4
B = R4V06 = SAE-12 L-body (7⁄16HH–20 UNF)
= R4V10 = SAE-20 L-body
1) Port Y1 is only available at Drain line (code 2) external

from the pilot head

5 Pressure setting range
1 = 7...105 bar
3 = 7...210 bar
5 = 7...350 bar
6 Type of control
1 = Hand knob 32 mm dia.
2 = Hand knob 50 mm dia. (not for version with vent valve VV01 or P2)
3 = Acorn nut with lead seal
4 = Adjusting device with key lock, key order no. 700–70619–8
7 Drain line
0 = internal (not for cartridges)
1 = external from the subplate or manifold (Y).
2 = external from the pilot head (Y1); (not for Body Mounting codes 0 or 3)
8 3-way vent valve VV01
09 = with manual override Solenoid de-energized: open to tank
10 = without manual override k
Solenoid energized: vent line blocked
11 = with manual override Solenoid de-energized: vent line blocked
12 = without manual override k
Solenoid energized: open to tank
9 P2 = Electric proportional pressure control (12 V DC only) (not with internal drain code 0)
10 Solenoid voltage and current

k k
W01 = 115 V / 60 Hz 1) G0R = 12 V
W02 = 230 V / 60 Hz G0Q = 24 V DC
AC
W06 = 115 V / 50 Hz G0H = 48 V
W07 = 230 V / 50 Hz 1 ) R4V with P2 = P2–G0R only

11 Design letter
12 Seal class
1 = N.B.R. (Buna N) Standard 4 = E.P.R. 5 = VITON `
13 Modifications
Please Note: R4V03 – Pilot heads are not interchangeability with R4V06 respectively R4V10 pilot heads.

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 CURVES

p-Q-CURVES
R4V03

nominal flow
Pressure (bar) Flow (l/min)
R4V06

nominal flow
Pressure (bar)

Flow (l/min)
R4V10
nominal flow
Pressure (bar)

Flow (l/min)

min. pressure setting ≥ 3 bar (depending on flow and viscosity).

Fluid 40 cSt at 50 hC ± 0.5 hC.

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 CARTRIDGES WITH PILOT VALVES

R4V03 R4V06/10
0.6 kg 1.2 kg

(G 1 ⁄4 HH or SAE-4)

Y1 Y1 (G 1 ⁄4 HH or SAE-4)

Y
Y

1 ⁄ 16 HH NPTF 1 ⁄ 16 HH NPTF

Orifice position
(orifice is content
of delivery)

3 ⁄ 4 HH–24
UNF–3B or
M10 x 18.0 lg.

Ports Function 4 Mounting screws

A Pressure (Inlet) Dimension Order-No.

B* Tank (Outlet) 3 ⁄8 HH–24
UNF x 13⁄4HH lg. 359–15220–0
X external control connection or
M10 x 45 mm, DIN 912–12.9 700–71602–8
Y, Y11) drain
(mounting screws must be ordered separately)
* arrangement optional for R4V06 / R4V10
1) Port Y1 is only available at Drain line (code 2)
external from the pilot head.

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 R4V03 (3⁄8’’) SUBPLATE MOUNTING

Weight: 2.7 kg

Ports Function Panel opening

A Pressure (inlet)
B Tank (outlet)
X Remote control or
vent connection
Y (Y1) external drain 1)
1) optional from pilot head

or subplate. Port Y1 is only

available at Drain line (code 2)
external from the pilot head.

Block mounting face M 0 or

Flatness 0.01 mm / 100 mm length 3 ⁄ 8 HH–6 UNC

16 lg.
Surface finish CLA 1.27 ∑m

Location hole
7. (8 dp.)

SUBPLATE Weight: 2 kg

Location hole

7. (8 dp.)

M 0
6 lg.

Port sizes 4 Mounting screws *

Model No. Order No. A+B X+Y Dimension Order No. min. tensile strength
M 10 x 35 at p ≤ 20 bar = 00 daN/mm2
SS–B–08–G 113 S16–63124–0 G 1⁄2HH G 1⁄4HH 700–70039–8
DIN 912–12.9 at p > 20 bar = 20 daN/mm2

* Mounting screws are included in subplate order.

For valves ordered without subplate, mounting screws must be ordered separately.

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 R4V06 (3⁄4’’) SUBPLATE MOUNTING

Weight: 4.5 kg

Ports Function Panel opening

A Pressure (inlet)
B Tank (outlet)
X Remote control or
vent connection
Y (Y1) external drain 1)
1) optional from pilot head

or subplate. Port Y1 is only

available at Drain line (code 2)
external from the pilot head.

Block mounting face

Flatness 0.01 mm / 100 mm length
Surface finish CLA 1.27 ∑m

Location hole
7. (8 dp.)

M 0 or
3 ⁄ 8 HH–6 UNC

20 lg.

SUBPLATE Weight: 4.8 kg

Location hole

7. (8 dp.)

M 0
20 lg.

Port sizes 4 Mounting screws *

Model No. Order No. A+B X+Y Dimension Order No. min. tensile strength
M 10 x 45 at p ≤ 20 bar = 00 daN/mm2
SS–B–16–G 115 S16–39168–0 G 1HH G 1⁄4HH 700–71602–8
DIN 912–12.9 at p > 20 bar = 20 daN/mm2

* Mounting screws are included in subplate order.

For valves ordered without subplate, mounting screws must be ordered separately.

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 R4V10 (11⁄4’’) SUBPLATE MOUNTING

Weight: 6 kg
Panel opening
Ports Function
A Pressure (inlet)
B Tank (outlet)
X Remote control or
vent connection
Y (Y1) external drain 1)
1) optional from pilot head

or subplate. Port Y1 is only

available at Drain line (code 2)
external from the pilot head.

Block mounting face

Flatness 0.01 mm / 100 mm length
Surface finish CLA 1.27 ∑m

Location hole
7. (8 dp.)

M 0 or 3 ⁄ 8 HH–6 UNC 18 lg.

SUBPLATE Weight: 8.5 kg

M 0
Location hole 8 lg.

7. (11 dp.)

Port sizes 6 Mounting screws *

Model No. Order No. A+B X+Y Dimension Order No. min. tensile strength
M 10 x 45 at p ≤ 20 bar = 00 daN/mm2
SS–B–24–G 117 S16–39197–0 G 11⁄2HH G 1⁄4HH 700–71602–8
DIN 912–12.9 at p > 20 bar = 20 daN/mm2

* Mounting screws are included in subplate order.

For valves ordered without subplate, mounting screws must be ordered separately.

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 R4V03 (3⁄8’’) – R4V06 (3⁄4’’) THREADED BODY

R4V03 (3⁄8’’) R4V06 (3⁄4’’)

Weight: 3.2 kg Weight: 3.3 kg

59.5
Y1 Y1

B B
X

B X

X
Y1 Y1

A B

Ports Function Port Sizes Ports Function Port Sizes

A (2) Pressure (inlet) G 1⁄2HH or SAE-8 ( 3⁄4HH–16 UNF) A Pressure (inlet) G 3⁄4HH or SAE-12 (11⁄16HH–12 UN)
B Tank (outlet) G 1⁄2HH or SAE-8 ( 3⁄4HH–16 UNF) B Tank (outlet) G 3⁄4HH or SAE-12 (11⁄16HH–12 UN)
X1) ext. remote control G 1⁄4HH or SAE-4 (7⁄16HH–20 UNF) X1) ext. remote control G 1⁄4HH or SAE-4 ( 7⁄16HH–20 UNF)
or vent connection or vent connection
Y1 2) external drain G 1⁄4HH or SAE-4 (7⁄16HH–20 UNF) Y1 2) external drain G 1⁄4HH or SAE-4 ( 7⁄16HH–20 UNF)

1) closed when supplied 1) closed when supplied

2) Port Y1 is only available at drain line (code 2) 2) Port Y1 is only available at drain line (code 2)
external from the pilot head external from the pilot head

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 R4V06 (3⁄4’’) – R4V10 (11⁄4’’) THREADED BODY

R4V06 (1’’) R4V10 (11⁄4’’)

Weight: 6.6 kg Weight: 5.6 kg

Y1 Y1

B
X A
X

X Y1

Y1
B

Ports Function Port Sizes Ports Function Port Sizes

A (2) Pressure (inlet) G 1HH or SAE-16 (15⁄16HH–12 UN) A Pressure (inlet) G 11⁄4HH or SAE-20 (15⁄8 HH–12 UN)
B Tank (outlet) G 1HH or SAE-16 (15⁄16HH–12 UN) B Tank (outlet) G 11⁄4HH or SAE-20 (15⁄8 HH–12 UN)
X1) ext. remote control G 1⁄4HH or SAE-4 ( 7⁄16HH–20 UNF) X 1) ext. remote control G 1⁄4HH or SAE-4 ( 7⁄16HH–20 UNF)
or vent connection or vent connection
Y12) external drain G 1⁄4HH or SAE-4 ( 7⁄16HH–20 UNF) Y12) external drain G 1⁄4HH or SAE-4 ( 7⁄16HH–20 UNF)

1) closed when supplied 1) closed when supplied

2) Port Y1 is only available at drain line (code 2) 2) Port Y1 is only available at drain line (code 2)
external from the pilot head external from the pilot head

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 PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE R4V . . . P2

Screws for additional proportional section installation

4 x 3⁄8HH–24 UNF x 31⁄2HH lg., order no. 359–15340–0.

Drain Line:
a) only external from the pilot head Y1,
to a stable low pressure tank line
(for threaded main stage)
b) external from the pilot head Y1,
Pilot valve or from the subplate Y
to a stable low pressure tank line,
(for subplate mounted main stage)

Proportional
section P2
(weight 1.8 kg)

Main valve body or manifold Coil can be placed in any position

(see pages 7...12)

Distance required to remove plug-in

connector.
Plug-in connector supplied as standard.

Symbol

Important: On initial start up and after long

shut down periods bleed air from this plug.

Note:
See publication 3–EN 220 for information on Electrical Proportional Control Valve.
For additional installation with pilot operated control valves please consult DENISON.

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 VERSION WITH VENT VALVE VV01

Weight: (VV01): 1.7 kg

Screws for additional vent valve installation.

4 x 3⁄8HH–24 UNF x 31⁄2HH lg., order no. 359–15340–0.

Y1

Symbols:
Pilot valve R4V-Relief Valve with Vent Valve VV01

Vent valve manual Code Internal Drain External Drain

VV01 override

Main valve 11
or
12
Plug-in connector DIN 43650

09
or
10
Solenoid coil can be positioned:
– at 90 h intervals (AC)
– in any position (DC)

AC Ù 149
DC = 160

Note:
For full details of the vent valve VV01
refer to bulletin 3–EN 215.

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 ADDITIONAL TYPES OF CONTROL

Type of Control-Code 2 Type of Control-Code 3 Type of Control-Code 4

Hand knob 50 mm dia. Acorn nut with lead seal Adjusting device with key lock.
(not for version with Key must be ordered separately,
vent valve VV01 or P2) order-no. 700–70619–8

The product described is subject to continual development and the manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.

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