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RE 64 278/05.03 1/24
High-pressure load-sensing control Replaces: 04.01

block of sandwich plate design

Type M4-12
Series 1X

Nominal pressure 350 bar (pump side)

Nominal pressure 420 bar (actuator side)
Max. flow
– pump side:
• 150 L/min (inlet element)
– actuator side:
• 130 L/min with load-holding function
• 100 L/min with pressure compensator and
load-holding function

Table of contents – Types of actuation

• Mechanical (moving hand lever)
Contents Page • Hydraulic
Features 1 • Electrohydraulic
Function, section 2 • On/off
Technical data 3 • Proportional
Ordering code 4 and 5 • Electrohydraulic with on-board electronics (OBE)
Modular design 6 to 9 Flow
Inlet, directional valve and end elements 10 to 16
– Load pressure-compensated
(symbols, circuit features, characteristic curves)
– High repeatability
Unit dimenions, attachment options 17 and 18
– Low hysteresis
Electronic pilot module
– Adjustable via stroke limiter
Features, technical data, accessories 19 to 22
Parameters 23 Pressure relief function
– Inlet element
• Pilot operated pressure valves of large nominal width
Features – Directional valve element / actuator ports
• Compact shock valves with anti-cavitation function
System – LS pressure limitation
– Load pressure-independent flow control • Adjustable for each actuator port
• Open center for fixed displacement pump – External pressure adjustment possible for each actuator port
• Closed center for variable displacement pump
Fields of application
Design – Truck applications – Drilling equipment
– Sandwich plate design – Large and telescopic fork lifts – Cranes
• Inlet element – Lifting platforms – Municipal vehicles
• Up to 10 directional valve elements – Forestry machines – Stationary applications
• End element – Construction machines
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Function, section
1 Housing 5.1 Secondary shock/anti-cavitation 6.3 Stroke limiter, B-side
2 Main spool valve 7 LS shuttle valve
3 Pressure compensator 5.2 Plug screw 8 Spring chamber
4 LS pressure relief valve 6.1 Stroke limiter, A-side 9.1 Pressure reducing valve (pilot valve “a“)
6.2 Stroke limiter, A-side 9.2 Pressure reducing valve (pilot valve “b“)
10 Hand lever

11 8.2 5.1 5.2 11

A B
Cover A

"b" Cover B

9.2 T T 10
6.1 6.3
"a" X
Y 6.2
P
LSP

9.1 4 MA MB 7
M4-12 control block
The directional valves are proportional valves according to the load-
sensing principle. They can be operated mechanically, hydraulically
or electrohydraulically.
Actuator control with electrohydraulic operation
The position of the main spool (2) in relation to the housing
(1) determines the direction and magnitude of a flow that is
fed to the actuator ports (A or B).
In the non-operated condition, the main spool is centred by
compression springs (11). There is no connection from “P”
to “A” or “B”.
The intensity of the electrical control current determines the
amount of the pilot pressure in the spring chambers and thus
the stroke of the main spool (P → A; P → B).
The pressure compensator (3) keeps the pressure differen-
tial across the main spool (2) and thus the flow to the actua-
tor constant.
1 3 2 8.1
Load pressure compensation
Changes in pressure at the actuators or the pump are com-
pensated for by the pressure compensator (3). The flow to
the actuator remains constant even under differing loads.
Flow limitation
The maximum flow can be individually, mechanically adjusted
by means of stroke limiters (6).
Pressure relief function
The LS pressure per actuator port can be influenced for each
actuator port by means of LS pressure relief valves (4) or
externally via the LS ports MA, MB.
Shock valves with integrated anti-cavitation function (5) pro-
tect the actuator ports A and B against pressure peaks.
The highest load pressure is signalled to the pump via the
LS line and integrated shuttle valves (7).

Symbol
P X Y LS
4 2 5 T
Ports B

P Pump MA
A, B Actuator
T Tank MB
A
X Pilot oil supply "b"
A B
Y Pilot oil drain 9
LS Load sensing (LS) "a"
M A, MB Measuring ports
7 P T
3
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Technical data

General
Design Sandwich plate design
System Load sensing (LS)
Type M4
Size Size 12
Installation position Optional
Type of connection Pipe thread to ISO 228/1
Weight Inlet element: Open center kg 6.0
Closed center kg 4.3
Directional valve element, mechanical kg 4.9
Directional valve element, hydraulic kg 4.2
Directional valve element, electrohydr. kg 4.5
Directional valve element, electrohydr.
with on-board electronics kg 4.8
Extra weight for manual operation,
lever included kg 0.6
End element kg 2.6
Hydraulic fluid and ambient temperature range ϑ °C – 20 to +80

Hydraulic
Flow Port P qV, max L/min 150
Port A, B qV, max L/min 100 with pressure compensator and load-holding function
L/min 130 without pressure compensator
Nominal pressure p nom bar 350
Operating pressure, max. P / LS p bar 350
in port: A/B p bar 420
T p bar 30
Y p bar at zero pressure to tank
Pilot pressure max. X p bar 35
in port: a, b p bar 35
Pilot pressure range hydraulic p bar 8.5 to 22.5
electrohydraulic p bar 6.5 to 17.2
Recommended hydraulic pilot control devices TH 6... characteristic curve 97, see RE 64 552
LS pressure relief function (adjustment ranges) bar 50 to 149 1)
(selected in the factory) 150 to 350
Hydraulic fluid Mineral oil (HL, HLP) to DIN 51 524
Other fluids on enquiry, e.g. HEES (synthetic esters) to
VDMA, as well as hydraulic fluids as specified in RE 90221
Viscosity range ν m m 2/ s 10 to 380
Degree of contamination (max. permissible) ISO 4406 (C) class 20/18/15

Electrical
Electrical pilot control valves FTWE 2 K...; see RE 58 007 without mating plug
FTDRE 2 K...; see RE 58 032 type Junior Timer (AMP) 2) 3)

Recommended amplifiers Analogue amplifier:

(other control options on enquiry) MHVA2...; 1 to 6 axes, see RE 29 875; RE 29883
Digital amplifier:
MHVD4...; 2 to 9 axes, see RE 29 872; RE 29 873
On-board electronics Data from page 19 onwards

1) Pressure below 50 bar on enquiry

2) Mating plugs are not included in the scope of supply and must be ordered separately. (See Accessories on page 22)
3) For technical data of pilot control valves, see pages 15 and 16
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Ordering code
Short code Inlet elements Directional valve elements
Continued
1st spool axis
on page 5
M4–12–1X /
2nd spool axis

No. of directional 3rd spool axis, etc.

valves 1 to 10
Size 12 = 12
Series 10 to 19 = 1X
(10 to 19: unchanged installation
and connection dimensions)

Actuator port "B"

Actuator port "A"
Inlet element
Open center = P
Closed center = J
Without primary pressure relief valve = Q
(not with version P)
With primary pressure relief valve = … Secondary valves
(pressure details in bar, 3-digit) H…H… = Shock
Pilot oil supply valves with anti-
With internal pilot oil supply =Y cavitation function
For external pilot oil supply =X (see table)
Q = Plug screw
With pressure compensator, with load-holding function (standard) = S
(secondary valves
Without pressure compensator, with load-holding function = C
can be retro-
With LS pressure relief valve, pressure details in bar, 3-digit = … fitted)
With LS pressure relief plug screw (LS pressure relief valve can be retrofitted) =Q
Operation, cover B
Without LS pressure relief valve (LS pressure relief valve cannot be retrofitted) =Z
– = Standard cover
Housing with measuring ports = M 1) Hand lever (moving)
Housing without measuring ports = Z 1) B = Hand lever upwards
Spool type F = Hand lever straight
LSB LSA LSB LSA D = Hand lever downwards
A B A B
Details required only for type of
operation “W2“and “W4”
=E =Q 1= Supply voltage 24 V
3= Supply voltage 12 V
P LS T P LS T Operation, cover A
LSB LSA M = Mechanical 2)
A B H = Hydraulic
W2 = Electrohydraulic
=J proportional
W4 = Electrohydraulic,
switchable
P LS T
Electronic pilot module
CAQ = Digital OBE -
1) CAN-BR protocol
Caution!
CBQ = Digital OBE -
The following combinations are not possible: CANopen protocol
ZMZ, QZQ, ... Z ... AAQ = Digital OBE -
analogue interface
2) Always in conjunction with B, F or D
…–…= Flow in L/min, 3 digits
e.g. 070-070
Actuator ports “A” and “B”
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Ordering code
End elements Supplementary details

L V 01 *

Further details in clear text

01 = Connections as pipe threads
to ISO 228/1
End element
A = End plate, without ports
with internal LS unloading
Z = End plate with LS port
without internal LS unloading

Preferred pressure settings for shock valves with anti-cavitation funciton (secondary valves)
Caution: Shock valves are firmly set!

Pressure setting in bar in actuator ports A and B (standard)

H050 = 50 bar H140 = 140 bar H210 = 210 bar H280 = 280 bar
H063 = 63 bar H150 = 150 bar H230 = 230 bar H300 = 300 bar
H080 = 80 bar H160 = 160 bar H240 = 240 bar H320 = 320 bar
H100 = 100 bar H175 = 175 bar H250 = 250 bar H350 = 350 bar
H125 = 125 bar H190 = 190 bar

= Preferred

Hand lever position

B
Version B = Hand lever upwards (standard)

F Version F = Hand lever straight

Version D = Hand lever downwards

D
Preferred spool types (with pressure compensator “S“, spool types E, J, Q)

Flow in L/min (other flows can be set on the stroke limiter )

100-100 073-073 052-052 034-034 023-023 014-014
Symmetric spools 085-085 065-065 045-045 030-030 020-020 012-012
070-070 057-057 038-038 026-026 017-017 010-010

100-073 100-052 052-034 034-023 023-014

Asymmetric spools 085-065 085-045 045-030 030-020 020-012
070-057 070-038 038-026 026-017 017-010

Complete control blocks are to be defined in accordance with

the type code. M4 – 1234 – 00 / 3M4 – 12
The order text is used to collate the technical features and
requirements. Number of directional
Control block no.
The Rexroth Sales Organisation derives a short code and a valve elements
material number from the order text.
Serial no./revision index
Example of a short code of an M4-12 control block with three
directional valve elements:
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Modular design
M4 control blocks are designed according to the modular principle and can be optimally combined to suit the application at hand

Order of the ordering code:

Short code .M4-12-1X/

Inlet element
1 Inlet element “J“ for variable displacement pumps
Inlet element J; P ... X; Y 2 Inlet element “P“ for fixed displacement pumps
3 Primary pressure relief feature
4 Pilot oil supply in inlet element (“X“)

Directional valve element

5 Housing
6 Mechanical operation “B“
7 Hydraulic operation “H“
Directional valve element S ...M... J ... 8 Electrohydraulic operation “W..“
9 Electronic pilot module (OBE)
10 Standard cover
11.1 LS pressure relief feature in port “A“
11.2 LS pressure relief feature in port “B“
12 Hand lever
End element L.

End element
13 End element
Supplementary details V01

12

13
5
6

10

2
A 3
B

11.1 11.2
4
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Order example: Open center

(in accordance with unit dimensions on page 17)
Example: – Fixed displacement pump qV, max = 150 L/min
– Three actuators
– Electrohydraulic operation
Assembled control block:
Ordering code
Number of directional valves,
Inlet element: • Open center with primary valve set to 250 bar with 3 M4 – 12–1X/P250Y
internal pilot oil supply
Directional valve elements:
1st spool axis • With pressure compensator, with load-holding function 1st spool axis
• Without LS pressure relief valves (cannot be
retrofitted) S ZZZ J 100-100 H - Q Q
• Spool symbol J, flow in A and B
100 L/min
• Type of operation: hydraulic
• Standard cover B
• Plug screw (secondary valves can be retrofitted)
2nd spool axis • With pressure compensator, with load-holding function 2nd spool axis
• With LS pressure relief valve for
actuator port A set to 180 bar, S 180MQ J 085-085 W21 - H350 H350
actuator port B plugged
• Spool symbol J, flow in A and B 85 L/min
• Type of operation: electrohydraulic proportional
24 Volt
• Standard cover B
• Secondary valves: Shock valves with anti-cavitation
function , actuator ports A and B 350 bar
3rd spool axis • With pressure compensator, with load-holding function 3rd spool axis
• With LS pressure relief valve for
actuator port A set to 180 bar, S 180M120 J 085-085 W41 B H350 H350
actuator port B set to 120 bar,
• Spool symbol J, flow in A and B 85 L/min
• Type of operation: electrohydraulic, switched
24 Volt
• B-side hand lever (moving) upwards
• Secondary valves: Shock valves with anti-cavitation
function , actuator ports A and B 350 bar
End element: • LS unloading, pipe thread connections LA V 01

M X a b A1 B1 A2 B2 A3 B3
P P
X
Y Y
LS LS
"a" "a"

"b"
"b"

P A P A P A

30
bar T B T B T B

45
bar

T T T
T
MB MA MB MA
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Order example: Closed center

(in accordance with unit dimensions on page 18)
Example: – Variable displacement pump qV, max = 150 L/min
– Three actuators
– Electrohydraulic operation
Assembled control block:
Number of directional valves, Ordering code
Inlet element: • Closed center with primary valve set to 250 bar
with internal pilot oil supply
3 M4 – 12–1X/ J250Y
Directional valve elements:
1st spool axis • With pressure compensator, with load-holding function
1st spool axis
• Without LS pressure relief valves
• Spool symbol J, flow in A and B 100 L/min S QMQ J 100-100 W21 - H350 H350
• Type of operation: electrohydraulic proportional
24 Volt
• Standard cover B
• Secondary valves: Shock valves with anti-cavitation
function, actuator ports A and B 350 bar
2nd spool axis • With pressure compensator, with load-holding function
• With LS pressure relief valve for
2nd spool axis
actuator port A set to 180 bar,
actuator port B plugged S 180MQ J 085-085 W21 - H350 H350
• Spool symbol J, flow in A and B 85 L/min
• Type of operation: electrohydraulic proportional
24 Volt
• Standard cover B
• Secondary valves: Shock valves with anti-cavitation
function, actuator ports A and B 350 bar
3rd spool axis • With pressure compensator, with load-holding function
• With LS pressure relief valves for
3rd spool axis
actuator port A set to 180 bar,
actuator port B set to 120 bar, S 180M120 J 085-085 CAQ B H350 H350
• Spool symbol J, flow in A and B 85 L/min
• Type of operation: electrohydraulic proportional
with OBE, CAN-BR protocol
• B-side hand lever (moving) upwards
• Secondary valves: Shock valves with anti-cavitation
function, actuator ports A and B 350 bar
End element: • Without LS unloading, with LS port,
pipe thread connections
LZ V 01

M X A1 B1 A2 B2 A3 B3
P P
X
Y Y
LS LS
"a" "a" "a"

"b" "b" "b"

P A P A P A

30
bar T B T B T B

45
bar

T T
T T

MB MA MB MA MB MA
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Inlet elements

Inlet element 45
X bar
Open center with primary valve,
30
with interneal pilot oil supply bar
Ordering detail P...Y
Short description
• For fixed displacement pump
• Pressure details to be given after P…
M
(3 digits)
P Y LS T

Inlet element
Open center with primary valve,
for external pilot oil supply
Ordering detail P…X
Short description
• For fixed displacement pump M
• Pressure details to be given after P… P X Y LS T
(3 digits)

Inlet element 45
X bar
Closed center without primary valve,
30
with internal pilot oil supply bar
Ordering detail JQY
Short description M
• For LS variable displacement pump P Y LS T
• Pressure details not required

Inlet element 45
X bar
Closed center with primary valve,
30
with internal pilot oil supply bar
Ordering detail J…Y
Short description M

• For LS variable displacement pump P Y LS T

• Pressure details to be given after J…
(3 digits)
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Inlet elements

Inlet element
Closed center with primary valve,
for external pilot oil supply
M
Ordering detail J…X
Short description P X Y LS T
• For LS variable displacement pump
• Pressure details to be given after J…
(3 digits)

Inlet element
Closed center without primary valve,
for external pilot oil supply
M
Ordering detail JQX
Short description P X Y LS T
• For LS variable displacement pump
• No pressure details required

Pilot oil supply 45

X bar
• Pressure relief function: 45 bar
30
• Pilot pressure: max. 35 bar bar

P Y LS T

Caution:
With internal pilot oil supply, pilot oil of other actuators may also be drained via the X port. This may however have an
influence on the switching times of the M4-12. Please contact the technical sales department for possible effects.

With external pilot oil supply, port “X“ is generally not plugged. If it is not used (e.g. with hydraulic control “H”), it must be
plugged.
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Directional valve elements: Spools

Spool variants
Ordering detail Main application Symbol
Flow to be given in L/min
LSB LSA
A B

E...-... Hydraulic cylinders as actuator

P LS T
LSB LSA
A B
J...-... Hydraulic motors as actuator

P LS T
Application with defined residual LSB LSA
Q...-... A B
opening (A/B → T)
Actuator port unloaded in the neutral
position
P LS T

Spool characteristic curves

P → A/B
120

100 1

2
Flow in L/min →

80
Spool type →

3
60

4
40
5
20 6
7

0,4 0,45 0,5 0,55 0,6 0,65 0,7 0,75 0,8 (24V control)
Electrohydraulic control

0,89 1,0 1,12 1,23 1,34 1,45 1,56 1,68 1,8 (12V control)
Current in Ampere →

Hydraulic control 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22,5

8,5
Pilot pressure in bar →

OBE (CAN) 50 100 150 200 250

0 254
Command value in digits (increments) →
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Directional valve elements: Pressure compensator

Flow control by means of pressure compensator Central position of the main spool
120
T A B
100
Flow in L/min →

80

60
P
LSV
40 LSP

20
4 2 5 3 1

0 50 100 150 200 250 300

Pressure differential in bar → Operation of the main spool

When the main spool is in the central position, there is no connec- T A B

tion between P and the actuator ports A and B. In this oper-
ating state, the pump pressure pushes the pressure com-
pensator spool (1) to the left against the spring (2).
When the main spool (3) (= metering orifice) is operated the
LS pressure is fed to the spring chamber (4) and pushes the
pressure compensator spool to the right to the control posi-
tion. The flow is kept constant, even with parallel operation P
of actuators with different load pressures.
LSV
Pressure compensator “S” is provided with a load-holding LSP
function. This function is not leak-free.
As a standard it is fitted with a washer (5). The number of
washers inserted depends on the required flow. 4 2 5 3 1

Preferred types (with pressure compensator “S“, spool types E, J, Q)

Flow in L/min (other flows can be set on the stroke limiter)

100-100 (1) 073-073 052-052 034-034 023-023 014-014
Symmetric spools 085-085 (2) 065-065 (3) 045-045 (4) 030-030 (5) 020-020 (6) 012-012 (7)
070-070 057-057 038-038 026-026 017-017 010-010
(1) ... (7): see characteristic curves on page 12
100-073 100-052 052-034 034-023 023-014
Asymmetric spools 085-065 085-045 045-030 030-020 020-012
070-057 070-038 038-026 026-017 017-010

Flow without washer (pressure compensator ∆p = 6 to 9 bar)

Flow with 1 washer (pressure compensator ∆p = 7.5 to 10 bar)
Flow with 2 washers (pressure compensator ∆p = 9 to 12 bar)

Example: Command value: Qactuator = 90 L/min → 85 L - spool + 2 washers = 100 L/min

→ set 90 litres by means of stroke limiter.
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Directional valve elements: Pressure compensator, load-holding function

Ordering detail S P LS T
Short description B
• With pressure compensator A A B
• With load-holding function *)
• Max. flow 100 L/min
P T

Ordering detail C P LS T
Short description B
A
• Without pressure compensator A B
• With load-holding function *)
• Max. flow 130 L/min P T
• At ∆p = 18 bar

*) The load-holding function is not leak-free.

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Directional valve elements: LS pressure relief function, secondary valves

Characteristic curves 100

80
Reduction of the actuator flow through LS

Flow in % →
pressure relief function. 60

Minimum set value: 50 bar 40

Maximum set value: 350 bar
20

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

Set values (example)
LS pressure in bar →

With LS pressure relief valve P X Y LS T

Ordering detail …M… B
Short description
• Pressure to be detailed for MA
actuator ports "A" and "B"
(3 digits), e.g. 180M120 MB
A "b"
• With version “QMQ“ the LS pressure
relief function can be retrofitted to the A B

directional valve element.

"a"
• The LS pressure can be externally in-
P T
fluenced via ports MA and MB. These
ports can also be used as measuring
points.

Without LS pressure relief valve P X Y LS T

Ordering detail ZZZ B
Short description
• LS pressure relief valve cannot be
retrofitted A
• Housing without measuring ports "b"

A B

"a"
P T

Pressure relief/secondary valves

Ordering detail Q H...
Short description P X Y LS T
• Shock valve with anti-cavitation func- B
tion
• Plug for port A MA
• Shock valve port B
• Example: Q H200 MB
A "b"
• The directional valve is provided for
A B
retrofitting secondary valves
"a"
Caution:
P T
Shock valves are firmly set to 5 L/min and
their suitability as pressure limiters is re-
stricted!
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Directional valve elements: Types of operation

As a standard, directional valve elements are fitted with stroke limiters on both sides.
Mechanical P X Y LS T
B
Ordering detail M
Short description MA
M.. B, F, D Mechanical operation of
the main spool. In the MB
A
non-operated state, the
spool is held by springs in A B

the central position

P T

Hydraulic P X Y LS T
B
Ordering detail H
Short description MA
Recommended hydraulic pilot control
MB
devices: A
Type TH6 to RE 64 555, A B
Control curve 97
b
P T
a

Electrohydraulic, switchable P X Y LS T
B
Ordering Short
detail description MA
W41 Electrohydraulic
switchable 24 V A MB
W43 Electrohydraulic A B
switchable 12 V
On/off valves type FTWE 2 K to
P T
RE 58 007
Plug: 2-pin, type Junior Timer (AMP)
Nominal voltage: 24 V / 12 V
Power consumption at 20°C: 14.4 W
Coil resistance (R20): 40 Ω/10 Ω
Duty cycle: 100%
Type of protection to DIN 40 050: IP65

Caution:
• Mating plugs are not included in the scope
of supply and must be ordered separately!
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Directional valve elements: Types of operation

Electrohydraulic proportional with P X Y LS T
hand lever B
Ordering Short
detail description MA
W21 Electrohydraulic MB
A
proportional 24 V "b"
A B
W23 Electrohydraulic
proportional 12 V
"a"
B, F, D With additional mechanical P T
operating feature
Proportional pressure reducing valve
type FTDRE 2 K to RE 58 032
Plug: 2-pin, type Junior Timer (AMP)
Nominal voltage: 24 V / 12 V
Power consumption at 20°C: 14.4 W
Coil resistance (R20): 12 Ω/2,4 Ω
Duty cycle: 100%
Type of protection to DIN 40 050: IP 65
Safetynotes:
The mechanical operating feature can over-
ride the electrohydraulic operating feature.
The hand lever is directly connected to the
main spool and follows the spool movement
under electrohydraulic control.

Electronic pilot module P X Y LS T

B
Ordering Short
detail description MA
CAQ Digital OBE - CAN-BR
protocol MB
A

"b" A B

"a"
P T

End elements
End element with LS unloading
Ordering detail LA
LS T

End element with LS port LSZ

(LS unloading must be ensured externally)
Ordering detail LZ
For the connection of additional LS actuators
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Unit dimensions: Control block as open-center version (dimensions in mm)

±3
0°

11 10 9

207
"b"
X M
86,5

"a"

51,5
63
LS

50
39

25
35
45
91,5 72,2
132 149
387
125
3 4.1 7 83,5 8 2 5 6
49

28

30
18

46
A

B
249

46
A

46
23
A
26

T
43

65
Y

13,5
P
45 39

4
91,5 86,5
4.2 12 1 92
114,5
67 114 5
46,5
15

83,5

1 Inlet element (open center)

2 Directional valve element 103
25
3 End element with internal
LS unloading
12

4.1 Control cover for

electrohydraulic operation Connections:

4.2 Control cover for P = G 3/4

hydraulic operation T =G1
MB
5 Control cover A1 … A10, B1 … B10 = G 1/2
MA
6 Stroke limiter MB LS, M, X, Y, MA, MB,
a1 … a10, b1 … b10 = G 1/4
33

7 Shock/anti-cavitation valve MA
15

15

8 Tie rod; MT = 40 Nm
9 Hand lever 19 Fixing thread
25 4 x M10, G = 15 deep
10 Nameplate
30
11 Measuring port M 103
12 Pilot oil supply cartridge
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Unit dimensions: Control block as closed-center version (dimensions in mm)

±3
0°

10 9

207
X Y LS
86,5
63

44,5
54
40
39

27
P
1,3
38,5
65
89
106 125 79,2
387
140 125
118 83,5
3 49 8 2 5 6
4.1 7 28

30
18

46
A

46
234

46
23
A
22

30

50
T
48 39

4
13 4.2 12 85 1 86,5
150 114,5 114 5
67
15

46,5
83,5
156

1 Inlet element
(closed center)
2 Directional valve element
3 End element with internal 103
LS unloading 25
12

4.1 Control cover for electrohydraulic

operation
MB Connections:
4.2 Control cover for hydraulic
operation MA P, T = G 3/4
MB
5 Control cover A1 … A10, B1 … B10 = G 1/2
MA LS, M, X, Y, MA, MB,
6 Stroke limiter MB
7 Shock/anti-cavitation valves a1 … a10, b1 … b10 = G 1/4
33

MA
15

8 Tie rod; MT = 40 Nm
15

9 Hand lever 19 Fixing thread

10 Nameplate 25 4 x M10, G = 15 deep
30
12 Pilot oil supply cartridge
103
13 On-board electronics (OBE)
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Electronic pilot module

Function
The electronic pilot module controls the flow in control block M4
by means of an analogue or digital electrical signal.
The pilot module converts an analogue (voltage or PWM signal) or
digital (CAN bus) input signal by means of two electrohydraulic
pressure reducing valves into a pilot pressure.

In the case of an analogue input signal, each pilot module must be

connected separately to the control electronics of the machine.
In the case of a CAN bus control, the electrical connection can be
looped through to the next pilot module via the second plug-in
connection (daisy-chain cabling). Here, the entire valve block is
connected to the control of the machine by means of the 4-pin
plug of the first pilot module.
The electrical connection is made by means of a 4-pin plug of
type Bosch Kompakt 1. M4-12 with on-board electronics and CAN control
Additional CAN bus stations can be connected to the output of
the last pilot module.

Features
Time functions (ramp functions) characteristic curve shape and
gradient can be parameterised or directly changed via the CAN
bus during the operating cycle.
Various diagnosis functions monitor the pilot module for proper
functioning.
In the basic version, the following items are monitored:
• Correct receipt of a valid command value signal
• Proper connection with the command value encoder
• Compliance with the defined limits of the supply voltage
• Operation of pilot valves (short-circuit, cable break)
LEDs that are visible from outside signal any malfunction in the
form of a fault code (flashing code).
On the analogue module, a relay output is available as fault indi-
cator.
With the CAN bus variant, the fault code is transferred to the con-
trol in the state telegram of the pilot module and can be evaluated
by the control.
• Reduced cabling effort with CAN wiring due to daisy chain
• Maximum number of interlinked modules: 8 modules with 12 V,
12 modules with 24 V
• Clocked output stages with superimposed dither
• Processor-independent watchdog
• Time ramps can be selected separately for the individual valve
outputs A and B, open and close (CAN only, on analogue module
firmly parameterised)
• Characteristic curves can be changed from linear to progres-
sive shape separately for A and B, (CAN only; on analogue
module firmly parameterised)
• Linear reduction of the characteristic curve and thus linear re-
duction in the total flow during operation (CAN only; on ana-
logue module firmly parameterised)
• Selectable time ramp for shutdown in the event of a failure
• Selectable monitoring limits for the operating voltage
• Can be parameterised via CAN bus or RS232 interface (with
interface box and software tool, see Accessories on page 23)
• Type of protection to DIN 40050 IP67, IP69K;
(only with plugged Bosch Kompakt 1 plug-in connectors)
• Internal measurement of operating hours
• Internal saving of diagnosis data
• Comprehensive options for customised parameterisation by Bosch
Rexroth in the factory
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Electronic pilot module

Coding 1 (black plug)

Coding 2 (grey plug)

Status LED
Mat-Nr. R901...
SN: ...

Material number
Serial number

Pin assignment Engineering notes

Connection via Bosch Kompakt plug, coding 1.
The second Bosch Kompakt plug, coding 2, can be used in con-
junction with a CAN control to establish a connection to the next
module or to another CAN station.
Note:
Connecting cables or plugs are not included in the code of supply
and must be ordered separately (see Accessories).
When interlinking modules or other CAN bus devices, observe the
maximum current for the connecting cables, Imax = 10 A. The
maximum number of modules with 12 V operating voltage is 8,
with 24 V operating voltage, 12 modules.
Provide 10 Ampere for protection on the machine side.
The orientation of coding 1 and 2 plugs is rotated by 180°!

In conjunction with a CAN bus, the terminal resistor must be pro-

UBat UBat vided externally
externally. A connecting cable with integrated terminal re-
CAN-low Relay output sistor is available as accessory item (see page 22). It can be used
CAN-high Signal in the connection to the last pilot module of the valve block.
Ground Ground With a voltage signal, the potentiometer supply must be picked up
directly from the valve. The greater the cable resistance between
Coding 1
the supply pick-up and the valve plug, the more will the command
value signal be falsified. This can lead to low-frequency vibrations
of the valve.
Coding 2
Blind plug
The electronic pilot module must not be opened!
In the case of a defect we require the material and serial numbers
for the technical identification.

Analogue version Caution:

CAN version
Observe engineering and safety notes in the operating instruc-
Pinassignment tions RE 64 565-B!
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Technical data

General
Supply voltage 12 V and/or 24 V on-board mains
Permissible voltage range 9 to 32 V
El. power consumption UBat = 14V UBat = 28V
typ.[W] max.[W] typ. [W] max.[W]
in neutral position 0.5 0.6 1.0 1.2
at maximum output 13 15 13 15
Max. resolution < 2%, depends on spool stroke and spool characteristic curve
Input signal
The following input signals are possible:
Voltage
Signal voltage: Absolute with 0 ... 10 V
Proportional to battery voltage
Resolution: 255 increments (8 bits) together for ranges A and B
(incl. neutral ranges)
Pin assignment according to lettering on the plugs Coding 1 (black) Coding 2 (grey)
Pin 1 = Ground Not possible
Pin 2 = Signal
Pin 3 = Relay output
Pin 4 = UBat
Input resistance > 100 kΩ
Command value potentiometer Recommended: ≤ 5 kΩ
Driver for safety relay 100 mA
PWM (pulse-width-modulated)
Signal voltage: 10 V absolute
battery voltage (standard)
Pin assignment according to lettering on the plugs Coding 1 (black) Coding 2 (grey)
Pin 1 = Ground Not possible
Pin 2 = Signal
Pin 3 = Relay output
Pin 4 = UBat
Input resistance > 100 kΩ
Types of signal Normal / inverted
Frequencies 8 ... 200 Hz
122 ... 132 Hz (127± 5 Hz) (standard)
Driver for safety relay 100 mA (in the event of a failure, connection to ground)
CAN bus
Pin assignment according to lettering on the plugs Coding 1 (black) Coding 2 (grey)
Pin 1 = Ground Pin 1 = UBat
Pin 2 = CAN-high Pin 2 = CAN-low
Pin 3 = CAN-low Pin 3 = CAN-high
Pin 4 = UBat Pin 4 = Ground
Input signal Physical layer according to ISO 11898 ‘High Speed’
Command value resolution: 254 increments each for A and B
Physical layer: According to ISO 11 898 CAN 2.0A and 2.0B
Baud rate: 50 kBaud ... 500 kBaud
Scanning: Single scan
Bus termination (120 Ω resistance): By the customer through external wiring or connecting cable with inte-
grated resistor (see Accessories on page 22)
Protocols: CANopen to DSP 408, Bosch Rexroth protocol
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Accessories
Plug kit, Bosch Kompakt, coding 1
Order number: R900785606 (item 1)
• Bosch Kompakt plug, coding 1 1 2 3 4
• 4 contacts AMP JPT 1.5 ... 2.5 mm2
• 4 contacts AMP JPT 0.5 ... 1 mm2
• 4 single-wire seals 2.2 ... 3.0 mm2
• 4 single-wire seals 1.2 ... 2.1 mm2
• 4 blind plugs
• 1 sleeve
Plug kit, Bosch Kompakt, coding 2
Order number: R900785607 (item 2)
• Bosch Kompakt plug, coding 2
• 4 contacts AMP JPT 1.5 ... 2.5 mm2
• 4 contacts AMP JPT 0.5 ... 1 mm2
• 4 single-wire seals 2.2 ... 3.0 mm2
• 4 single-wire seals 1.2 ... 2.1 mm2
• 4 blind plugs
• 1 sleeve

Connecting cable, 4-pin, length 90 mm

Order number: R900785196 (item 3)
For connecting 2 pilot modules
2 4 3 1
Connecting cable, 4-pin, length 90 mm
with integrated terminal resistor
(white marking)
Order number: R900785199 (item 4)
For establishing the connection to the last pilot module and at the
same time for providing the electrical termination of the CAN con-
nection (120 Ω resistance)

Tool for custom parameterisation

(in preparation)
Allows customers to edit custom parameters.
Connection to the valve via the serial interface of a commercial
PC in conjunction with the interface box that is available as op-
tional accessory item.

Interface box
(in preparation)
For converting the signal level on the valve side to the values of
the RS232 interface required by the PC and, at the same time,
connection of the valve to a voltage source.

Plug-in connectors for FTDRE ... and FTWE ...

(type of protection IP65)
Order number: R900221496

Plug-in connectors for FTDRE ... (type of protection

IP54)
Order number: R900023142
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Electronic pilot module - parameters

Directional valve element no.:
(A separate sheet must be created for each directional valve element)

Technical features Standard Selection*

General
Type of control
PWM yes/no no
Voltage yes/no no
CAN yes/no yes
On-board mains voltage
Nominal value 12 / 24 V 24 V
Upper limit max. 35.9 V (typical values 18 / 35.9 V) 32 V
Lower limit min. 8.2 V (typical values 8.2 / 16,4 V) 9V
Diagnosis
Ramp in the event of a failure Typical values: 0 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 496 / 1008 ms 0 ms
Reaction at
UBat < > custom value Directional valve shuts down / fault message only Fault message only
Voltage / PWM interface, parameters
Reference voltage 10 V / UBat UBat
Level of control for lifting 100 / 90.6 / 81.5 / 72.0 / 62.6 / 53.5 / 43.7 / 34.6 % 100 %
Level of control for lowering 100 / 90.6 / 81.5 / 72.0 / 62.6 / 53.5 / 43.7 / 34.6 % 100 %
Characteristic curve shape 0/5/A/F 0
Time ramps
Lifting ON 0 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 / 700 / 1000 / 2000 / 4000 ms 0
Lifting OFF 0 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 / 700 / 1000 / 2000 / 4000 ms 0
Lowering ON 0 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 / 700 / 1000 / 2000 / 4000 ms 0
Lowering OFF 0 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 / 700 / 1000 / 2000 / 4000 ms 0
PWM interface, additional parameters
Type of signal Normal, inverted Normal
PWM frequency (average)
Upper limit Permissible: 8 ... 200 Hz, recommended: 70 / 132 Hz 132 Hz
Lower limit Permissible: 8 ... 200 Hz, recommended: 62 / 122 Hz 122 Hz
CAN interface, parameters
Baud rate 50 / 66.6 / 83.3 / 100 / 125 / 166.7 / 200 / 250 / 500 kBaud 250 kBaud
Identifier
Directional valve number
for ID selection 1 ... 127 1
Identifier set no. ...
(BR protocol only) 1/2/3 2
Timeout times / send interval
diagnosis message
Timeout comm. value message Typical values: 64 / 128 / 248 / 504 / 1016 ms 248 ms
Timeout config. message Typical values: 1024 / 2048 / 3008 / 3968 ms 3008 ms
Send interval for
diagnosis message Typical values: 104 / 248 / 504 / 1016 ms 104 ms
* Please fill in the relevant technical feature.
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Notes

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