Liebherr Mining Equipment Co.

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Product Support Division

Danfoss Flow Amplifier

Training Material

Liebherr Mining Equip. Co Technical Training Department

4100 Chestnut Ave. Telephone = 757-928-2503
Newport News, VA.
23607
 Danfoss Flow Amplifier and Steering Unit
Load Sensing Steering Units have an extra connection for Load Sensing {LS}. This will
allow a Load Pressure Signal to be directed from the Steering Unit to a Danfoss Priority
Valve.

The Load Sensing Signal controls the oil flow from the priority valve to the Steering
Unit.

The LS connection is open to the tank when the Steering Unit is in the neutral position.

Currently, Liebherr uses the OSPBX LS model Steering Unit, which can only be used
with the Danfoss Flow Amplifiers OSQA or the OSQB.

NOTE: OSPBX LS Steering Units must not be connected directly to the steering
cylinder.

Under normal operating conditions where the Steering Pump supplies an adequate oil
flow and pressure, the torque necessary on the steering wheel will not exceed 45 Lbf-in.

If the oil flow from the steering system fails, the steering unit will automatically function
in manual steering mode. {Accumulator Pressure}

Specifically, Liebherr T-282 trucks use the Steering Unit model OSPBX 630 LS. This
unit is rated at 16.6 GPM flow, 3200 PSI pump pressure, and 220 PSI return tank
pressure. The cubic inch displacement of this unit is 38.4 cu/in. The Liebherr part
number for this pump is 13042-H.

If so desired, the OSPBX 630 LS Steering Unit can be replaced with the model OSPL 800
LS. This model produces 48.8 cu/in displacement. Its max flow rate is 21.0 GPM with
3200 PSI pump pressure and 220 PSI return tank pressure. The Liebherr Part number is
13042-K.

The Liebherr Steering System combines the Steering Unit OSPBX LS with the Flow
Amplifier OSQB. The T-282 part number for the Flow Amplifier is 13490-B and the part
number for the Flow Amplifier used in the T-252 and T-262 trucks is 13490-A.

The Flow Amplifiers OSQA {13490-A}and OSQB {13490-B}contain a Directional

Valve, and Amplification Stage, a Priority Valve, a Pilot Pressure Relief Valve, Shock
Valves, and Suction Valves.

The OSQB model will also contain a Back Pressure Valve.

Either Flow Amplifiers will amplify the flow of oil from the Steering Unit ports L or R
by a factor of 4, 5, or 8. This is dependant on the steering wheel speed and resistance.

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 If the oil flow from the Supply Pump fails, then the Flow Amplifier cuts off the
amplification and manual steering occurs.

Flow Amplifier Valves

Shock Valves

Suction Valves

Directional Valve

Amplification Stage

Pilot Pressure Relief Valve

Priority Valve

Back Pressure Valve

Check Valve
Example

Priority Valves: This valve is used in Load Sensing Systems where the same pump
supplies oil to the Steering System and the working hydraulics. The Steering System has
first priority.

Pilot Pressure Relief Valve: This valve protects the Steering Unit against excessive
pressure. The Pilot Pressure Relief Valve works with the Priority Valve to limit the
maximum steering pressure at ports HP and HT. The Pilot Pressure Relief Valve on the

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OSQA is set at 37 GPM and the OSQB is set at 63 GPM. The pressure settings for the T-
252 and T-262 are 2540 and the setting for the T-282 is 2973 (plus or minus) 70 PSI.

Back Pressure Valve: This valve is used to increase the capacity of the Suction Valve.

Shock Valves: These valves protect the Flow Amplifier from external forces applied to
the Steering Cylinders. They limit the maximum pressure drop from CL to HT and from
CR to HT. The Shock Valves for the T-252 and T-262 are set at 2.6 GPM and 3480, and
the setting for the T-282 is 3626 (plus or minus) 150 PSI.

Suction Valve: This valve ensures oil suction on the side of the Steering Cylinder
Pistons, where in unfavorable conditions, cavitation might occur. This valve is also more
commonly referred to as the ANTI-CAVITATION valve. The capacity of the Suction
Valve is increased in the OSQB by the built-in Back Pressure Valve.

Operation of the Steering Unit / Amplifier Valve Example:

1.) Operator turns the Steering Wheel to the left.

2.) Pilot pressure from the Steering Control Valve passes through port LS on the
Amplifier Valve – shifting the Priority Valve to allow System Pressure to pass through
port HP on the Amplifier Valve to port P on the Steering Unit.

3.) At the same time, flow from the main system travels to the Amplification Stage in
the Amplifier Valve.

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5.) There are two valves in the Flow Amplifiers Amplification Stage, whch can be
referred to as Flow Control Valves. Pilot pressure tapped off of flow from the DCV is
used to shift the first flow control valve and allow system flow to pass through the 1st
flow control valve and into the 2nd flow control valve.

6.) Pilot pressure tapped off of the 1st flow control valve is used to shift the 2nd
flow control valve. Flow is then allowed to travel back to the 1st flow control
valve, where system flow and directional flow join together.

7.) Flow exits the 1st flow control valve and passes through the DCV and travels
to the CL port on the Flow Amplifier.

8.) Flow leaves the Amplifier at port CL and enters into the base side of the Left
Steering Cylinder and the rod side of the Right Steering Cylinder.

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9.) Return fluid flow from the Steering Cylinders enters into port CR of the Amplifier
Valve. This flow continues to pass through the DCV and on to a junction in the
Amplifier Valve where fluid return flow from the Steering units T port meet.

10.) This fluid flow then passes through the Suction Valve and exits the Amplifier
Valve at port HT and continues on back to the main reservoir.