KVF

Flow Control Servovalve (FCS)

BLN-95-9061-4 Issued: February 2004
DESCRIPTION

The KVF Flow Control Servovalve is a precision servovalve

that provides an output flow rate proportional to a low power
electrical input signal. It features a torque motor-actuated,
double-nozzle flapper pressure control pilot valve mated to a
pressure-actuated, spring-centered boost valve module of a
unique double-spool configuration.
The design of this servovalve does not require a centering
feedback spring and ball for spool position. The servovalve's
pilot stage is a stand-alone, closed loop pressure control
valve which uses internal hydraulic pressure reactions to
achieve its closed loop control characteristics.
This combination was selected to provide fabrication
economies resulting in true servovalve performance at
proportional valve pricing. The KVF Servovalve's steady
state/dynamic response characteristics are compatible with
industrial feedback control system applications.

FEATURES
Self-contained pressure feedback, eliminates requirement
for feedback spring and ball for spool position
ISO 4406 filtration rating of 18/15 (Nominal 10 micron
filtering provides dependable performance)
Units available in standard line-to-line or overlapped
configuration in all flows from 1 1/4 gpm to 20 gpm at no
additional cost
Installation dimensions common to all servovalves

Standard manual operator assists with operation and
system diagnostics
Requires low power dc current to drive rated flow;
±20 mA, ±40 mA, ±100 mA, ±150 mA, or ±220 mA, are
standard options. The ±20 mA, can be driven directly
from PLC.
Pricing is independent of flow capability
Four connector option: MS, 2-pin WP, 4-pin WP, or 2-2
pin WP
Easily connected for unidirectional use from 2 1/2 gpm to
35 gpm at 1000 psi rating

Does not require PWM drive for dither but is directly Adaption maniflods available for conversion to other
compatible with other drives valve patterns

4 to 20 mA version is configured such that 4 mA = 0 flow Dual spool design provides added safety shut down if
and 20 mA = maximum flow contamination causes failure of either spool

Unique two spool main body design allows for factory Capability of separating control source from main stage
adjustment of null pressures at each working port supply to accommodate high back pressure applications

ORDERING INFORMATION
KVF X X X X X Ordering specifications for standard models.

Device Identity DEVICE IDENTITY

The modle code for this device is KVF.
Rev
MODEL CODE SUPPLY PRESSURE
Supply Pressure A 500 to 3000 psi
C 200 to 1000 psi
Flow Rating D 500 to 3000 psi with separate pilot drain
E 2500 to 3000 psi
% Lap Split F 500 to 3000 psi w/o cylinder port orifices
G 500 to 3000 psi w/o cylinder port orifices
Pilot Stage
and with pilot drain
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FLOW RATING % LAP SPLIT

MODEL CODE FLOW RATING MODEL CODE % LAP SPLIT 1
1 1.25 gpm 0 Line-to-line 50%
2 2.5 gpm 1 Standard overlap, 50%
5 5 gpm 2 Standard overlap, 2%
6 10 gpm 3 Heavy overlap, 50%
7 15 gpm 4 Heavy overlap, 2%
8 20 gpm
1 % of supply pressure at C1 and C2 when servo valve
9 20 gpm with 300 lb/in springs
is at null.
PILOT STAGE
PILOT STAGE DEVICE NUMBER RATED CURRENT COIL(s) CONNECTOR TYPE SCALE FACTOR
01 * MCV116A3102 ±150 mA 23 ohms Packard 1.15 psid/mA
02 * MCV116A3101 ±150 mA 23 ohms MS 1.15 psid/mA
03 * MCV116A3204 ±220 mA 16/19 ohms Packard 0.78 psid/mA
05 * MCV116A1307 ±40 mA 69 ohms MS 4.2 psid/mA
06 MCV116A1407 ±40 mA 106 ohms MS 5.5 psid/mA
07 MCV116A1402 ±40 mA 106 ohms Packard 5.5 psid/mA
08 * MCV116A1302 ±40 mA 69 ohms Packard 4.2 psid/mA
09 MCV116A1501 ±20 mA 643 ohms MS 12.6 psid/mA
10 * MCV116A3203 ±220 mA 16/19 ohms Packard (2) 0.78 psid/mA
14 MCV116A1101 ±100 mA 23 ohms MS 2.4 psid/mA
15 MCV116A3201 ±220 mA 16/19 ohms MS 0.78 psid/mA
16 MCV116A1203 ±160 mA 16/19 ohms Packard (2) 1.47 psid/mA
17 MCV116A1201 ±160 mA 16/19 ohms MS 1.47 psid/mA
18 MCV116A1102 ±100 mA 23 ohms Packard 2.4 psid/mA
19 MCV116A1502 ±20 mA 643 ohms Packard 12.6 psid/mA
20 MCV116A3214 ±220 mA 16/19 ohms Deutsch 0.78 psid/mA
21 MCV116A3100 ±150 mA 23 ohms No connector 1.15 psid/mA
22 MCV116J1407 Special, contact Danfoss
23 MCV116A1214 ±160 mA 16/19 ohms Deutsch 1.47 psid/mA
24 MCV116A1315 ±40 mA 69 ohms No connector 4.1 psid/mA
25 MCV116A1216 ±160 mA 16/19 ohms Deutsch 1.47 psid/mA
* 1.25, 2.5, and 5.0 gpm only.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Air cargo loading Edger in feed board positioners For steering applications,
contact Danfoss
Motion simulators Paper mill machinery

Asphalt pavers Injection molding machinery

Saw setworks positioners Platform leveling

Concrete pavers Edge guide control machinery

Manipulator arms / industrial robots Product testing machinery

Milling machines Marine deck machinery

Soil stabilizers Rocket motor testing equipment

Material mixing machinery Oil exploration equipment

Synchronized knife carriage servodrives

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 TECHNICAL DATA
• Electric current in torque motor coil creates a magnetic
torque on armature
• Armature/flapper rotates about torsion pivot
• Flapper repositions towards one nozzle, which creates a
differential pressure between P1 and P2
• Each spool moves in the same direction opening the
supply )Ps) to output (C1 or C2) on one spool and the
output (C1 or C2) to return (PT) on the other spool
• Differential pressure between P1 and P2 causes the
spools to move against the centering springs until the
spring force balances with the differential pressure
• As the pressure torque on the flapper becomes equal to
the magnetic torque on the armature, the flapper moves
away from the closed nozzle to an equilibrium position
producing a steady-state control pressure (PC1 or PC2)
on the ends of each valve spool
• Each valve spool stops at a position where the control
pressure force on the end of each valve spool equals the
spring force on each valve spool
• Therefore, valve spool position is proportional to input
current and, with a constant pressure drop across the
spool meter-in and meter-out edges, the flow rate to the
load is proportional to spool position

• Control pressure (PC1 or PC2) reflected to the flapper

produces torque on the flapper in opposition to the
magnetic torque on the armature

DIMENSIONS
MANUAL OPERATOR
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NULL ADJUST ACCESS
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1
1
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CAUTION 3
3
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Silicone oil is present and
may drip when null is
3/8 O.D. TUBE
adjusted. Utilize #3/32
FITTING O-RING,
Allen Wrench to adjust. PORT PER SAE - J514
9/16 - 18 UNF (2 - PL)
PLUGS INSTALLED
184,15
(7.32)

EXTERNAL
PILOT DRAIN
ON "D" MODEL ONLY
157,99
(6.22)

11,43
(.45)
.312 DIA
.566 O.D.
O-RING C1 PT
PS C2 8,89
(4-PL)
(.35)

53,09
19,05
38,1 (2.09)
(.75) 55,37
34,93 (1.50)
(2.18)
(1.375)

38,1
(1.50)
76,2
(3.00)
99,06
(3.90)
1428B
Dimensions of the KVF in Millimeters (Inches).
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INTERNAL WORKING SHEMATIC

ARMATURE
AIR GAP

COIL

POLE
PIECE

PIVOT
PLATE

FLAPPER
NOZZLE

ORIFICE
PLATE
PS PT PS

P1 P1 P1 P2

PS

PS

P2 P2

C1 C2
1289C

PERFORMANCE
RATED SUPPLY PRESSURE LINEARITY
3000 psi < 5% rated signal

FLOW RATINGS AT 1000 PSI VALVE DROP SYMMETRY

1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, 15, 20 gpm 5% (maximum) each direction
PRESSURE RISE (BLOCKED OUTPUT PORTS)
RATED INPUT SIGNAL > 80% Ps at 4% rated signal (except for 2, 3, 4 lap)
±20 mA dc, ±40 mA dc, ±100 mA dc,
±150 mA dc, ±220 mA dc, TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
(1000 PSI VALVE DROP)
FLUID 90° phase lag frequency > 30 Hz
Petroleum base -3 dB amplitude ratio frequency > 30 Hz

INTERNAL LEAKAGE (PILOT and BOOST STAGES) RETURN PRESSURE

< 1.0 gpm (< .5 gpm available on special models where Atmospheric to 200 psi ("D" model provides separate
leakage requirements are primary) return for higher return ratings)

THRESHOLD FLUID/AIR RATED TEMPERATURE RANGE

< 1% rated signal (except for 2, 3, and 4 lap) -20° F to 200° F

HYSTERESIS RECOMMENDED SYSTEM FILTRATION

< ±5% rated signal 10 micron (in-line pressure filter)

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 PERFORMANCE (continued)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION/PHASING SPACE/WEIGHT
Positive voltage at pin B or D with negative voltage at 7.25 inch high x 2.18 inch wide x 3.16 inch long; 6.6 lbs.
pin A
Produces flow out port C1

ENVIRONMENTAL
TEMPERATURE NULL SHIFT SHOCK
< 5% rated signal over rated fluid/air temperature range 50 g's (11 millisecond duration) three mutually
perpendicular axes
PRESSURE NULL SHIFT
< 4% rated signal, 500 psi to rated supply pressure SAND/DUST/HUMIDITY
Per MIL-STD-810 current issue
VIBRATION
5 Hz to 2000 Hz freguency spectrum
1 g to 46 g's acceleration (varies with frequency)

FLOW SIZING FORMULAE

PS - ∆PL
QV = Qr •
( iri )•
1000
QV is the valve flow at an operating point
Qr is the rated flow at ir and ∆PV = 1000 psi)
i is the operating current
ir is the rated current
PS is the supply pressure to the valve
∆PL is the load pressure between the valve's control ports (PC1 - PC2)
∆PV is the valve pressure drop across the valve (PS - ∆PL )

Note:
(1) The rated flow occurs at: ∆PV = PS / 3 (the maximum power transfer to load)
(2) Higher flow rates will incur some saturation
(3) The tank pressure is assumed to be zero (otherwise, substitute PS - Pt for PS )

RATED SIGNAL FLOW VS. LOAD FLOW VS.

PRESSURE DROP LOAD PRESSURE
+100
40
+80 +
10
0%
LOAD FLOW %

30 +7
size +60 5%

g pm
20 20 ize + 50
LOAD FLOW GPM

ms +40 %
g p
15 15 size + 25%
0 g pm +20
1
10
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20
e 0
7 siz +20 +40 +60 +80 +100
5 gpm LOAD PRESSURE
5 DROP % SUPPLY
m size -20
3 2.5 gp - 25%

2
1.5 1.25 gpm size - 50% -40

1.0
200 300 500 1000 2000 3000 - 75
-60
%
VALVE PRESSURE DROP -1
00 -80
PSI %

-100
2033 2034

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ADJUSTMENTS
The Servovalve is adjustable when re-centering of the output levels is required. The following steps are recommended while
referring to the Servovalve drawing (see drawing below). Required tools: one large slotted screw driver & one 3/32 internal
hex wrench

1. Locate the neutral adjustment access point. Using the slotted screw driver remove the access screw. See Caution # 1

2. See Caution # 2 Insert the hex wrench a short distance into the access opening and engage the adjustment setscrew.

3. Some applications require observing the system load while adjusting the servovalve and some require observing an
electrical deviation meter which measures closed loop feedback errors while adjusting the load. Adjustments are make
by turning the hex wrench very slowly either CW or CCW. Most adjustments require less than 1/3 turn from the starting
point to re-center the servovalve to achieve the desired results.

4. Upon completion ensure that the access screw is reinstalled. See Caution #3.

Caution # 1 Once the access screw is removed a small amount of silicone fluid may leak form this opening; the amount of
leakage depends on the valve orientation (see figure 1) in reference to gravity. Ensure that the screw is replaced once the
re-centering is completed

Caution # 2 To adjust neutral requires operating the hydraulic system; therefore, prior to the actual adjustment, take the
necessary safety precautions, such as having unnecessary personnel stand away form the machine as the system load will
likely move.

Caution # 3, A small amount of silicone oil leakage is acceptable (approximately 25 % of the total 45 cubic centimeters). If
excessive silicone oil is lost, restore the fluid using silicone oil replacing kit K21436 for models MCV113 & KVF. For models
MCV103, use kit K21435. Do not reuse any silicone oil that leaks from the cover due to the possibility of contamination.

NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT MANUAL OPERATOR
ACCESS
MAXIMUM/MINIMUM
OIL LEVEL

SILICONE OIL
ADJUSTMENT LEVEL
NEUTRAL
SETSCREW

SERVOVALVE

2100

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 Item Part Number Qty Dimensions Durometer Material
I.D. O.D. Width

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1 K00830 6 .426 ± .005 .556 .070 75 ± 5 Viton
2 K00829 6 .364 ± .005 .504 .070 75 ± 5 Viton
3 K00832 2 .551 ± .005 .691 .070 75 ± 5 Viton
4 K08493 1 .364 ± .005 .504 .070 90 ± 5 Viton
5 K07006 1 .208 ± .005 .348 .070 70 ± 5 Nitrile

2
1

Pilot Stage
4 Pilot Stage Bottom

7
2 2
SERVOVALVE (KVFXXXXXX) O-RING REPLACEMENT

Orifice
Boost Stage Top
3 3
1 5
Boost

Boost Stage

1 2104
Servovalve Manifold Options

Use this drawing and the chart listed below to

determine servovalve manifold mounting.

Top View Side View

D B
C
E
A F

2103

Danfoss Dimensions in Inches (Millimeters)

Part Number A B C D E F
K02099 3.75 2.60 1.23 1.50 3.00 0.219
Pilot Pressure Plate (95,25) (66,04) (31,24) (38,1) (76,2) (5,56)
Separate PCP Supply & Tank
K02100 3.75 2.60 1.23 1.50 3.00 0.219
Pilot Pressure Plate (95,25) (66,04) (31,24) (38,1) (76,2) (5,56)
Separate Supply to PCP
K29385 4.00 3.14 1.14 1.50 3.00 .0285
Blanking Plate (101,6) (80,0) (29,05) (38,1) (76,2) (7,26)
KK03501 4.00 2.25 1.00 NA NA NA
D01 Porting Adapter Plate (101,6) (57,15) (25,4)
KK03502 4.25 2.50 1.00 NA NA NA
D02 Porting Adapter Plate (107,95) (63,5) (25,4)
KK03503 4.00 2.25 0.50 NA NA NA
0.625 Dia. Port Circle Adapter Plate (101,6) (57,15) (12,7)
KK03504 3.90 2.00 0.75 NA NA NA
0.780 Dia. Port Circle Adapter Plate (99,06) (50,8) (19,05)
KK03505 4.25±0.06 3.25±0.03 0.875 NA NA NA
0.875 Dia. Port Circle Adapter Plate (107,95) (82,55) (22,23)
KK03506 4.00 2.00 0.75 NA NA NA
KVF to V7059 Adapter Plate (101,6) (50,8) (19,05)
KK03508 8.50 5.00 2.00 4.134 7.556 0.335
3-Valve Manifold (215,9) (127,0) (50,8) (105,0) (191,92) (8,51)
KK03509 5.00 3.00 1.00 2.24 4.24 0.281
Single Valve Manifold (127,0) (76,2) (25,4) (56,9) (107,7) (7,14)
KK03510 6.00 5.00 2.00 4.134 5.056 0.335
2-Valve Manifold (152,4) (127,0) (50,8) (105,0) (128,42) (8,51)
KK03511 11.00 5.00 2.00 4.11 10.06 0.335
4-Valve Manifold (279,4) (127,0) (50,8) (104,39) (255,52) (8,51)
KK03512 16.00 5.00 2.00 4.11 15.06 0.335
6-Valve Manifold (406,4) (127,0) (50,8) (104,39) (382,52) (8,51)
SAE Fittings on Sides
KK03513 5.00 3.00 1.50 2.50 4.50 0.281
Single Valve Manifold (127,0) (76,2) (38,1) (63,5) (114,3) (7,14)
SAE Fittings on Bottom

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