ECV85R (Reversely Proportional Electro-hydraulic Converter)

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ECV85R (Reversely Proportional Electro-hydraulic Converter)
Product Guide

ECV85R Operating Scheme

In case of zero current, the pressure drops below the

The ECV85R is a “direct command” electro-hydraulic minimum of the regulating range.
converter, designed for a typical power oil pressure in
the range of 6 to 15 bars. From the structural point of view, ECV85R consists of
a manifold fitted with a solenoid, a valve seat, an input
Although it operates with a relatively low-pressure orifice, connections for the pipes, as well as
range, no special settings or adjustments are connections for the control instruments.
required, however it still ensures a reliable and
uninterrupted performance in a wide range of The resulting structure is compact and easy to install,
operating conditions. and the need of connecting pipes is reduced to a
minimum.
ECV85R is used as a current to pressure transducer
to drive hydraulic servo actuators and provides a The ECV85R is equipped with magnets captors,
regulated output pressure proportional to the control located in an easy accessible zone for inspection
current. purposes. The magnets attract the metal dust, floating
in the oil, that could penetrate through the solenoid
The flow rate is regulated by means of a “swing-disk”, gaps.
whose positioning is established, on one end, by the
solenoid’s mechanical force which is proportional to ECV85R is normally used in a closed loop system; the
the control current and on the other end by the feedback signal is in this case a modulated oil
opposing force due to a spring. pressure, provided by a transducer, directly fitted in
the converter casing.
The pressure drop across an internal calibrated
orifice, that depends on the oil flow discharged, In this configuration, all the static errors (non-linearity,
establishes the pressure under the swing disk thus hysteresis, and insensitivity) are cancelled without
regulating the output oil pressure. impairing the dynamic performances.

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Driven with pressure feedback

FEATURE
NO YES

Oil Supply pressure (typical) 6. ÷ 15. bar

Modulated oil pressure range 0.9 ÷ 4.2 bar

Current full range (*) 0 ÷ 1100 mA

Linearity range – modulated Oil pressure 1.1 ÷ 4.0 bar =

Linearity range – current 200 ÷ 1100 mA =

Maximum regulated flow rate 60 l/min

Non linearity <4% Zero

Average hysteresis <2.5% max. Zero

Frequency with phase shift at 90 degrees 10 Hz

Noise (bandwidth 0 - 10Hz) < 1.0%

Insensitivity <0.4% Zero

Short term drift <0.2% Zero

o
Long term drift (from 30 to 50 C) <2% 0.1% / year

Ambient operating temperature –25 ÷ +70°C

Dimensions max. ( W x D x H) 145 x 145 x 331.5 mm

Oil supply input connection ¾” NPT

Modulated oil output connection 1” NPT

Oil discharge connection 1¼” NPT

Fast pressure measuring connections SMA-3

(*) The driving current signal must have a superimposed dither of about 10-15% @ 75 Hz.

ITEM CODE
ECV85R CONVERTER, 225656000
Pressure Transducer 534069000
Calibrated Orifice blind 225664000
Φ = 2.5 mm 225658000
Φ = 3.0 mm 225659000
Φ = 3.5 mm 225660000

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8 7
6

10

2
1

FIGURE 1

1. Solenoid connector 6. Fast lock for flexible pipe for regulated pressure meter

2. Pressure transmitter connector 7. Fast lock for flexible pipe for inlet pressure meter

3. Inlet pressure, (P), ¾” NPT 8. Fastening holes

4. Exhaust, (T), 1¼” NPT 9. Fastening screws, M14

5. Regulated pressure (A), 1“ NPT 10. Spring adjustment screw

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The converter must be mounted in vertical position, When the difference between the servo actuator and
higher or lower than the servo actuator, to allow the the converter height is greater than 0.5 m, the
discharge of possible gas “pockets” through the hydrostatic pressure should be taken into account.
converter or the servo actuator.
The overall dimensions and the placement of the
The pipes should be installed with a minimal slope to connections are shown in Figure 1.
avoid gas “pockets” generation. The converter must Figure 2 shows the typical flow diagram of the
be fastened to an anchor plate by means of dedicated converter.
screws.

FIG. 2 – BLOCK DIAGRAM WITH SERVO ACTUATOR

IMPORTANT

«» EACH ECV85R CONVERTER IS FACTORY ADJUSTED AND THEN SEALED IN EACH CLOSURE POINT.

«» ANY OPERATION OF PRODUCT DISASSEMBLY AND OPENING MUST BE PERFORMED ESCLUSIVELY BY

ABB QUALIFIED PERSONEL. ANY EXCEPTION AND ALTERATION, FOR EXAMPLE IN CASO OF SEAL
BREAKAGE, WILL VOID THE PRODUCT GUARANTEE.

NOTE: The plastic caps should not be removed before the fitting of the pipes to prevent the internal accumulation of
dust or particles inside the unit.

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The connecting pipes shall be pickled before Use a mineral oil with a viscosity ranging from 1.2 to
assembling. 50°E (2.8 to 380 cSt). The physical and chemical
properties of the fluid must be unimpaired and it must
The use of flexible pipes should be avoided. If this is be free from impurities; a degree of filtration of at least
not possible, their length shall be limited to a 100 microns is recommended.
minimum.

The cleaning of the conduit shall be performed without

the converter that should be replaced by a by-pass
pipe, sized for the double of the typical operating flow.
The values of maximum flow rate are given in Fig. 3
The following diameters and other layout topics are as a function of the pressure of the inlet oil supply and
recommended: the diameter of the orifice.
- INLET PRESSURE (inlet P): ¾” NPT connection The orifice diameters must be chosen to keep oil flow
- MODULATED OIL (inlet A): 1” NPT connection rate in operation below the limit of 60 l/min.

- The horizontal sections must have a slope of at

least 5% in order to prevent air pockets Orifice diameter Ordering code
generation.
BLIND 225664000
- DISCHARGE (outlet T): 1 ¼” , NPT connection
Φ = 2.5 mm 225658000
- The piping must discharge directly into the tank
or into an empty pipe to avoid the risk of possible Φ = 3.0 mm 225659000
back pressures
Φ = 3.5 mm 225660000
- If the horizontal layout of the piping is more than
1.5 m or if there are more than 3 elbows, proceed
with a pipe having a diameter of 1½”.
NOTE: The converters are assembled with a standard
orifice of 3.5 mm and a blind one.

FIG. 3 - FLOW DIAGRAM

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2) Check that the input pressure measured before the

The wiring of the solenoid must be carried out with orifice is within the range foreseen for the system
adjustable and insulated connectors (pin 1 – 2: coil in question (normally 5 –10 bars).
connections; pin 3 free) type DIN 43650, and cable
clamp with degree of protection IP 65. 3) Check to ensure that the driver module is correctly
installed and powered.
The pressure transducer wiring must be carried out
with adjustable and insulated connectors, pin 1 (+) 4) Activate the hydraulic inlet supply of the converter
and 2 (-), pin 3 free, type DIN 43650, and cable clamp and check to be sure that there is no leakage.
with degree of protection IP 65.
5) Change the drive current value. Check to ensure
The connection cables for both coil supply and that for 200 and 1200 mA the pressure values are
pressure transducer must be shielded, bipolar. It is not similar to those shown in diagram A.
possible to use a single shielded multi polar cable.
The shield shall extend as close as possible to the In order to ensure the complete opening of the valve
connectors. at max current, during the commissioning it is possible
to operate on the spring adjustment screw below the
converter. The adjustment screw acts on the opposite
spring, shifting the pressure/current characteristics as
To properly drive the ECV85R, ABB Energy in fig. 7. The above operation must be performed by
Automation has developed a special module ABB personnel only.
(UTAC01) that optimizes both static and dynamic
performances ensuring the perfect efficiency of the
system.
It is mandatory that the electrical driver provides a Neither adjustment nor periodic maintenance are
control current signal with a superimposed dither of required by the converter.
about 10-15% @ 75 Hz. It is advisable every six months of operation to scrub
the magnet captors. During the maintenance, with the
oil circuit not pressurized, unscrew the magnetic cover
bolts (fig. below). It is suggested to use brush or
suitable cleaning cloth to remove the build up of
The converter is normally used with a closed loop ferrous residues and particles from the surface of the
pressure regulation. The pressure transducer, magnet rods.
supplied as a separate part, has the following
characteristics: After cleaning, replace the covers, and tighten with
care.

Output signal 4–20 mA

Pressure range 0–10 bars

Linearity better than 0.25%

Zero drift 0.01% °C

Bandpass 0–1 kHz In the event of irregular operation, check to ensure

that:
Outlet ½” gas a) The calibrated orifice is not clogged;
Ordering code 534070000 b) The filter on the oil inlet pipe is operating properly;
c) The characteristics of the oil are conform with
those indicated.
Every 20.000 working hours, it is recommended a
complete overhaul for the ECV85R.
1) Check to ensure that the calibrated orifice matches
the one designed for the particular system (for its For the converter repairing or revision, the unit shall
placement, refer to Fig.1) be replaced by a spare part and sent back to ABB.

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FIG. 4 – SCHEME FOR THE TEST RIG

NOTE

(i) the following diagrams refer to the typical operating characteristic of the converter

(ii) the tests where carried out using mineral oil with a viscosity of 30°E and a temperature of 50 °C, with an
inlet supply pressure of 10 bars

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FIG. 5 – TYPICAL OPEN LOOP P- I CHARACTERISTIC W/O PRESSURE COMPENSATION

ECV85R Current/Pressure

4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
Bar

2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2
Amp

FIG. 6 – CLOSED LOOP STANDARD P- I CHARACTERISTIC WITH PRESSURE COMPENSATION

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ECV85R Current/Pressure - Spring Adjustment

5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5 Adjustment screw
3.0
Bar

2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2
Amp

FIG. 7 –P- I CHARACTERISTIC ADJUSTEMENT

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ECV85R– Product Guide

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