Intelligent Lift Control Valve with Electronic Card

Qmax = 500l/min,pmax = 80bar

Leak-free, two-stage, electronically controlled, without frequency control
Series iValve – i250 and i500

1 Information – lift-control valve

S No modifications of the travel curve
or mechanical adjustments are necessary
S Constantly short travel times,
regardless of loading and temperature
S Constant levelling accuracy of ± 3 mm,
which prevents dangerous tripping accidents
S Self-monitoring function guarantees
fully integrated A3 conformity (TÜV approved)
S Pleasant acceleration and slowdown
thanks to an electronically controlled travel curve
S Soft-stop function for smooth approach and entry

1.1 Description
The iValve lift-control valve is an electronically controlled
hydraulic valve block for controlling hydraulic lifts. The
iValve is situated on the hydraulic power unit and activated
by the lift control system. Electronic control is accomplished
by an electronic unit – the iCon – that is housed in the control
cabinet. At standstill, the weight of the lift is supported by a
check valve integrated in the iValve. In operation, the elec­
tronic controller regulates the states “Travel UP” and “Travel
DOWN”, and the transitions between these states. In the
electronic unit, the travel is represented in a form known as
travel curves. During operation, the travel curves for that
particular lift are optimised by the learning algorithm
“iTeach”. In addition, the valve block includes the following
functions and components: a hand pump with manual
emergency lowering (with piston-creep prevention), a ball
valve, a pressure gauge, a pressure sensor with up to two
pressure switches, speed monitoring, a temperature
sensor, an emergency stop DOWN valve (UCM/A3) in ac­
cordance with EN 81.

1.2 Technical data – iValve

General characteristics Description, value, unit

i250 i500

Designation Intelligent lift-control valve

Design Leak-free, two-stage, electronically controlled

Mounting method G1 Pipe mounting or G1½ Pipe mounting or

low mounting low mounting
(see interface in (see interface in
“Installation info.”) “Installation info.”)

Size - Port P G1 G1½

- Port T G1 G1½
- Port HP Hose, oil-resistant Hose, oil-resistant
(id = 8 mm, od = 12 mm) (id = 8 mm, od = 10 mm)
- Port Z 28L EN ISO 8434-1 42L EN ISO 8434-1
- Port Z1 G¼ G¼

Tightening torque - Port P 230 Nm ± 10% 500 Nm ± 10%

- Port T 230 Nm ± 10% 500 Nm ± 10%
- Port HP Hose 10 x 1 Hose 10 x 1
(pushed on) (pushed on)
- Port Z 230 Nm ± 10% 500 Nm ± 10%
- Port Z1 35Nm±10% 35Nm±10%

Reference: 300-P-9010528-EN-04
Issue: 03.2017 1/13
General characteristics Description, value, unit
i250 i500

Weight 10.4 kg 22.5 kg

Mounting attitude As illustrated – see section “Dimensions”

Ambient temperature range +2°C … +40°C

Hydraulic characteristics Description, value, unit

i250 i500

Nominal pressure 80bar 80bar

Maximum flow rate 250l/min 500l/min

Nominal flow rate Down (Z > T) see section “Performance graphs”

Flow direction P → T (bypass)

P → Z (UP)
Z → T (DOWN)

Hydraulic fluid HL and HLP mineral oil to DIN 51 524;

for other fluids, please contact BUCHER

Hydraulic fluid temperature range +0°C … +60°C

Viscosity range 20 ... 500mm2/s (cSt)

Minimum fluid cleanliness Class 21/19/16

Cleanliness class to ISO 4406:1999

Electrical characteristics Description, value, unit

i250 i500

Supply voltage 24VDC

Supply voltage tolerance ±10%

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1.3 Schematic – iValve

Z1 3

C
9

P U
6
Q A
U
8 D
T U

7
4

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HP P T

Item Description Item Description

1 Main spool iCon (included in the delivery)

2 Pressure relief valve C iBox

3 Ball valve P Pump

4 Pilot operated check valve T Tank

5 Emergency stop DOWN valve (UCM / A3) HP Hand pump

6 Piston-creep prevention Z Cylinder

7 Hand pump Z1 Test port

8 Pressure relief valve in the hand pump

9 Pressure gauge

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1.4 Performance graphs

Legend ––– 500 mm2/s (cSt) Motorex Corex HLP 46 at approx. 2°C

_____ 75 mm2/s (cSt) Motorex Corex HLP 46 at approx. 30°C

1.4.1 iValve 250

Δp = f (Q) Pressure drop - Flow rate characteristic [i250/160] Δp = f (Q) Pressure drop - Flow rate characteristic [i250/250]
(min. dynamic pressure/flow rate) (min. dynamic pressure/flow rate)
Δ p [bar] Δ p [bar]
12.5 iValve-250_P01.ai 12.5 iValve-250_P02.ai

10 10.0 Down (Z-T)

Down (Z-T)
7.5 7.5

Up (P-Z)
5.0 5.0
Up (P-Z)
2.5 2.5

0 0
20 40 80 120 140 160 Q [l/min] 160 175 190 205 220 235 250 Q [l/min]

1.4.2 iValve 500

Δp = f (Q) Pressure drop - Flow rate characteristic
(min. dynamic pressure/flow rate)
Δ p [bar]
iValve-500_P01.ai
9
8
7
Down (Z-T)
6
5
4 Up (P-Z)
3
2
1
0
150 250 350 500 Q [l/min]

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1.5 Dimensions, interface iValve – i250

312.25
512

313
159.3
A-A

3
25
42
95
Z1 P T
(G1/4“) (G1“) (G1“) HP
B-B
72.4 67.6

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101.6 134.3 52
153.5
187.5
507

Low-mounting connection – see Figure A-A Pipe-mounting connection – see Figure B-B

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1.6 Dimensions, interface iValve – i500

142
(490)
49

(466)
Z
HP (M52x2)

172
A-A

4
(G1½) P T (G1½)

75

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B-B

148.75 71
197

Low-mounting connection – see Figure A-A Pipe-mounting connection – see Figure B-B
93.7

71 71

A-A B-B
70

P T
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74
37

100
100

HP HP

44.5

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1.7 Application examples
S The lift-control valve is an electronically controlled hy­ S The lift-control valve is situated on a hydraulic power unit
draulic valve block for controlling hydraulic-powered pas­ and activated by a lift control system.
senger and goods lifts.

1.8 Model code – iValve

IVALVE - 250 / 160 Rx.x

IVALVE = Intelligent lift-control valve

500 = Nominal size 500
250 = Nominal size 250
500 = Flow rate 500l/min (nominal size 500)
250 = Flow rate 250l/min (nominal size 250)
160 = Flow rate 160l/min (nominal size 250)
R1.0 = Release / Design stage

2 Electronic card for lift-control valve – iCon

S Potential-free switching output for faults
S Two configurable switching outputs
(pressure switch, train speed supervision)
S Functions can be expanded via options board

2.1 Description iCon

The iValve lift-control valve is an electronically controlled The ParamCard is a memory card on which the system-spe­
hydraulic valve block for controlling hydraulic lifts. The elec­ cific parameters and data are stored. The ParamCard plugs
tronic control is accomplished by an electronic unit – the into the iCon. Without the ParamCard being plugged in, no
iCon – that is housed in the control cabinet. In operation, the lift travel can be carried out.
electronic controller regulates the states “Travel UP” and
“Travel DOWN”, and the transitions between these states.
In the electronic unit, this travel is represented in a form
known as travel curves. During operation, the travel curves
for that particular lift are optimised by the learning algorithm
"iTeach".

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2.2 Technical data

General characteristics Description, value, unit

Designation iCon

Design Printed circuit board with 4 layers

Electrical connection - solenoids 3-pin square plug to ISO 4400 / DIN 43650
- electronics PCB connector 3.5 / 5 mm (screw terminals)
Plug connector kit available - see the chapter Accessories

Mounting method iCon 15/35 mm cap rail

acc. to EN50035 (G32) or EN 50022 (TS15, TS35)

Mounting method Option boards

4 spacer studs M4x16 (included in delivery)

Weight 0.20kg

Ambient temperature range +2°C … +40°C

Relative air humidity 0…90% (without condensation)

Dimensions (overall sizes W x H x D) 112x122x63mm (without options board)

Supply voltage 24VDC

Supply voltage tolerance ±10%

Max. ripple 250 mV pp max. (ripple and noise)

Power consumption at max. control current 50W (i250) – 120 W (i500)

Command inputs GNDactive/+24Vactive (configurable)

Switching outputs Potential-free relay contacts

Relative duty cycle 100%

Max. Nominal power consumption at standstill 3W

Relay contact rating:

Min. control current 10 mA / max. 3A
Max. voltage 250 VAC
Max. power 750 VA (AC) / 90W (DC)

Electromagnetic compatibility: interference immunity EN 12016

Electromagnetic compatibility: interference emission EN 12015

Protection class to ISO20653 / EN60529 IP 00

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2.3 Block diagram

Lift control system

(customer‘s) iCon
X1
1 +24V DC
+
24V 2 GND
DC 3 PE
− *** ParamCard
X7
K1 6 1
K2 5 2 X8
K3 4 3
+24V
K4 3 4
2k15 i250 i500
K5 2 5 +24V DC +24V DC
1 GND 1.2 A 2.0 A
30W 48W
+24V DC
X6 0,7A
4 17W
K6 6
K7 3 7
K8 2 8
1 GND
+24V *
+24V
** X10
Monitoring 2 +SMA (24V DC)
(0.2A)
SMA 1 GND

X5
4 m0−
3 m0+
2 m1−
1 m1+

NR FR X2
nc
1
error Switching output
2 Relay − fault /
no SIU
3
NR’ FR’
nc
4
s1 Switching output
5 Relay s1
no
6
ye gn br wt nc
7
s2 Switching output
iValve 8 Relay s2
no
9

iBox
Solenoid Solenoid X4
UCM / A3 UP−/DOWN travel com/meas
(black plug) (grey plug)
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X3
RS232
Handterminal / PC

* Configurable via software, GND-active/ +24V-active *** IMPORTANT!: If there is no connection bet­
(applies to all inputs K1 ... K8) ween Earth and GND on the elevator control-sys­
** Configurable via software, GND-active/ +24V-active tem side, it is essential that X1.2 be connected to
(applies to all inputs K1 ... K8) earth!

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2.4 Dimensions

2.4.1 Electronic card iCon – basic board

112
6 100 min.60

11

~44
~47
105

122
100 G32 EN 50035

TS35 EN 50022

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106

2.4.2 Electronic card iCon – with options board (2 additional switching outputs)

70 56.8
50 10 33.8
8
72
59

G32 EN 50035
TS35 EN 50022
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2.5 Pin assignments

iCon electronic card – basic board

X8 X10 X7 X6 X5 X4

X5 X4
X10 X7 X6
1 1 1 1

pwr 1
run − + − +

GND
GND

GND
up 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

+SMA
m0(9) m1(10) com/meas
down
X8

misc. X3

1
X9

card

X3
RS232

2
X9

ok C011

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+24V DC

errror s1 s2
error
GND

PE

s1
select s2

1 1
X1 X2

X1 X2

Item Description Item Description

1 ParamCard X5 Connector block solenoids

2 Top-hat rail TS15, TS35 (EN50022) or X6 Connector block command signals K6…K8
G-type rail G32 (EN50035)
X7 Connector block command signals K1…K5
X1 Connector block power supply
X8 Socket for ParamCard
X2 Connector block switching outputs
X9 Socket for options boards
X3 Connection Handterminal / PC
X10 Connector block, SMA
X4 Connection iBox

IMPORTANT!: IMPORTANT!:
Two independent switching outputs are available K coding and binary coding are possible.
on the iCon. For each switching output, a relay (s1 For other information, please contact BUCHER!
and s2) is available, each with a break/make con­
tact.

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2.5.1 Options board, switching output
Options board for version with pressure switch
X150

X150

X20 X20

1
X21 S3

S4

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Item Description Item Description

X-20 Connector block, switching outputs X-150 Socket for options board

X-21 Not used

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2.6 Dummy iCon – optional

2.6.1 Description
The "Dummy iCon" can be pre-installed in the control cabin­
et as a "placeholder" instead of the real iCon (control elec­
tronics for the iValve). It has all the plug connectors that the
iCon has, so that the wiring can also be done in advance
(cable lengths and cable positions).

2.6.2 How customers contact the test system

The central "X11" plug offers an additional benefit. All sig­
nals that are wired from outside to the iCon are available on
this plug. Consequently, the wiring can be checked with an
automatic test system.

2.7 Accessories

PartNo. Description
3007019906 Dummy iCon
3007010231+ Handterminal including connecting cable
3007020027+ PC software "iWin", including connecting cable
3007020442+ Power supply module i250
3007022344+ Power supply module i500
3007020030+ Plug connector kit

3007010472+ Solenoid connection cable: 1.5 metre

3000008998+ 6.0 metre
3000009002+ 12 metre
(for Halogen-free versions, contact Bucher)

3007019644+ iBox connection cable: 1.5 metre

3007020460+ 6.0 metre
3007020461+ 12 metre

3 Related documents

Reference Description
300-D-9010542 Planning information iValve
300-I-9010544 Commissioning and maintenance iValve
300-I-9010543 Parametrization and maintenance iValve
300-S-9010437 Spare parts iValve / iCon – i250
300-S-9010548 Spare parts iValve / iCon – i500

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