LUDV control block in mono block/sandwich plate design

M7-20
RE 64293
Edition: 06.2013
Replaces: –.–

▶▶ Size 20
▶▶ Series 3X
▶▶ Maximum operating pressure
–– On the pump side 380 bar
–– On the actuator side 420 bar
▶▶ Maximum flow
–– On the pump side 350 l/min
–– On the actuator side 250 l/min

HAD 6557

Features Contents
▶▶ Load pressure-independent flow distribution LUDV Functional description 2
▶▶ Closed center for variable displacement pump Technical data 3
▶▶ Integrated load holding valves Characteristic curve 4
▶▶ Integrated tank/cooler preloading possible Ordering code 4
▶▶ Unloading function for Symbols 11
–– Improved response behavior Dimensions 14
–– Reduction of switch-off peaks Project planning information 16
▶▶ Cracking pressure of the unloading valve depending on Δp Related documents 16
(standard: 23 bar)

Design
▶▶ Mono block with 5 actuator axes
▶▶ Can be extended by directional valves of different sizes
(max. 8)
▶▶ Pure sandwich plate design possible
▶▶ Type of actuation
–– Hydraulic

Fields of application
▶▶ Excavators
▶▶ Stripping shovels/caterpillar cranes
▶▶ Handling equipment
▶▶ Cranes
▶▶ Drilling machinery

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Functional description

Functional description

Control block M7-20 The LUDV pressure compensator consists of a main spool
Proportional directional valve according to the LUDV prin- and a compression spring defining a stable initial position.
ciple (load pressure independent flow distribution). The main spool (6) is proportionally moved to the right
against the spring force by the applied control pressure of
Load pressure compensation, LUDV the pilot control unit in the control cover a. The supply
The control block M7-20 works according to the LUDV prin- metering orifice (7) of the main spool opens the connection
ciple. The pressure compensator (4) of this load-sensing from the pump port P to the channel P’. The pressure in
version is mounted between the main spool (6) and the this chamber opens the pressure compensator (4) and is
actuator ports (A, B). applied to the load holding valves (3).
The highest load pressure of all actuators involved is noti- The actuator pressure pC of port A keeps the left load
fied to all pressure compensators and simultaneously to holding valve (3) closed via the passages in the main spool
the pump. (11). When the value of P’ exceeds that of pC, the check
As opposed to standard LS versions, there is no unwanted valve is opened. The connection from the pump to the
standstill of individual actuators with LUDV if the pump actuator is established and initiates the movement. The oil
flow is not sufficient for supplying all functions with the displaced in the actuator flows from B via the outlet orifice
desired rated volume. The speed of all working movements (9) back to the tank. The secondary pressure relief valves
will then be reduced in the same ratio. (2) remain closed as long as the pressure in the actuator
port remains below their pressure setting. The main poppet
Actuator control of the combined pressure relief/feed valve (2) in the supply
In the neutral position of the main spool (no control pressure (side A) opens in the event of cavitation in the actuator
at the ports a or b, the connection from the pump to the P’ port and enables feed-in from the tank channel. In this
channel is blocked by the main spool. The load holding valves connection, an optional tank pre-loading increases the
and the pressure compensator are closed. The actuator ports feed-in volume.
are blocked by the main spool overlap in the housing.
▼▼ Section M7-20

3 4
A B

LS
2

T T
PC T P’
1

a b
5 10 11 6 7 8 9

1 Stroke limitation 5 Pilot pressure shuttle 9 Outlet orifice B → T

2 Secondary pressure relief valve/feed valve 6 Main spool 10 Outlet orifice A → T
3 Load holding valve 7 Supply metering orifice P → P´ → A 11 Directional grooves P → A
4 LUDV pressure compensator 8 Supply metering orifice P → P´ → B (P → B accordingly)

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 Technical data

Technical data

general
Weight 5-fold mono block kg Approx. 90
Directional valve M7-20 kg Approx. 12
Inlet plate kg 15
End plate kg Approx. 3
Installation position Any
Type of actuator connection Flange connection according to DIN EN ISO 6262
Ambient temperature range θ °C –20 to +80
Priming Single-layer coating RAL 5010

hydraulic
Maximum operating pressure at port P p bar 380
A, B p bar 420
LS p bar 360
T p bar 30
L p bar Must be led to the tank in a depressurized form
Maximum pilot pressure at port a, b p bar 40
Pilot pressure range Hydraulic p bar 0 to 23 (27)
Maximum flow at port P qVmax l/min 350
A, B qVmax l/min 250 (at Dp block input P – LS = 19 bar)
Hydraulic fluid Mineral oil (HL, HLP) according to DIN 51524, other hy-
draulic fluids, such as HEES (synthetic esters) according
to VDMA 24568, as well as hydraulic fluids as specified
in data sheet 90221, upon request
Hydraulic fluid temperature range θ °C –20 to +80
Viscosity range ν mm²/s 10 to 380
Maximum admissible degree of contamination of the hydraulic fluid, Class 20/18/15, for this, it is recommended to use a fil-
cleanliness class according to ISO 4406 (c) ter with a minimum retention rate of β10 ≥ 75
Recommended hydraulic pilot control units Type 4 TH6…; characteristic curve 70, see data sheet 64555
2 TH6 R…; characteristic curve 70, see data sheet 64552

Notice
▶▶ For applications outside these parameters, please
consult us!
▶▶ The technical data were determined at a viscosity of
ν = 32 mm²/s (HLP46: 50 °C).

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Characteristic curve

Characteristic curve

▼▼ Typical spool characteristic curve

100
90
80
70
of max. setting

60
Flow [%]

50
40
30
20
10
0
9 12 16 20 23 (27)
Pilot pressure [bar]

Ordering code

Explanations
The ordering code documents the default functional fea- The first part of the ordering code (set-up of the overall
tures of the valve series which is set-up as a modular sys- control block) specifies the block configuration without
tem. This series conists of a 5-fold mono block with definition of the individual spool axes.
LUDV function at which up to two LUDV directional valves The second part of the ordering code (features of the
with a respective end plate can be installed on one front overall control block) defines the available detail features
side. On the opposite front side, LS directional valves and and settings of the block.
additional type SX14 directional valves with end plates can Finally, the corresponding features for every spool axis of
be flanged. The number of spool axes in the mono block the block must be selected.
and the number of individual LUDV and LS directional valve In order to ensure fast and clear processing of your order,
plates together define the total number of spool axes in the please specify all features. In case of questions, please
control block. contact the relevant application specialist in sales-related
It is also possible to set up the block in pure sandwich product management.
plate design consisting of type M7-20/LS and type
SX14 directional valves.

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 Ordering code

Combination possibilities

▼▼ Mono block/sandwich plate design

End plate 2

A02 B02 Directional valves, group 3

SX14 LUDV (can only be flanged to M7 20/LS)

A01 B01

Directional valves, group 2

M7-20/LS
A1 B1

A2 B2

5-fold mono block

A3 B3

A4 B4

A5 B5

Directional valves, group 1

A6 B6 M7-20 LUDV

End plate 1

▼▼ Sandwich plate design

End plate 2

A05 B05

A04 B04

Directional valves, group 3

A03 B03
SX14 LUDV (can only be flanged to M7-20 LS)

A02 B02

Directional valves, group 2

A01 B01
M7-20/LS

Inlet plate
with P and T connections

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Ordering code

Information on the name plate

The ordering code serves to specify the technical features
and requirements.
The Rexroth distribution organization derives a short desig-
nation as well as a material number from the ordering code.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09
M7 – .... – 3X / M7 – 20 / – H / V 11 *

Series
01 LUDV control block M7 M7

02 4-digit control block number ....

Series
03 30 to 39 (unchanged installation and connection dimensions) 3X

04 Total number of spool axes 1 to 13

Design
05 5-fold mono block 5
Sandwich plate design S

Type of actuation
06 Hydraulic H

Seal material
07 FKM seals V

Actuator ports
08 Flange connection according to DIN EN ISO 6162 11

09 Further details in the plain text *

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 Ordering code

Overall control block set-up

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
M7-20 / K K S

01 Total number of spool axes 1 to 13

Design
02 5-fold mono block 5
Sandwich plate design S

Directional valves group 1 1)

03 M7-20 LUDV K
04 Number of directional valves 0 to 2

End plate 1
05 LUDV without function L
LUDV with P port C
Without end plate in sandwich plate design Z

Directional valves group 2

06 M7-20/LS K
07 Number of directional valves 2)
0 to 3

Directional valves group 3

08 SX14 S
09 Number of directional valves 2)
0 to 4

End plate 2
10 Without function Z
With P port C

1) For a pure sandwich plate design, "K 0" is to be specified

2) The groups may add up to a maximum of 6

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Ordering code

Overall control block features

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
M7-20 / – –

Primary pressure limitation 01 02 03

01 Without Q 000 000
Pressure relief valve, pilot operated (MHDBV, see data sheet 64642) V … 000
Pressure/feed valve with pressure sequencing stage (MHDBB, see data sheet 64642) B … …
02 Specified pressure of the pressure relief valve (in bar, 3-digit) …
03 Specified pressure of the pressure sequencing stage (in bar, 3-digit) …

LS pressure limitation 04 05 06
04 Without Q 000 000
Pressure relief valve, direct operated (MHDBD 04, see data sheet 64642) S … 000
Pressure relief valve, direct operated with pressure sequencing stage (MHDBZ) A … …
05 Specified pressure of the pressure relief valve (in bar, 3-digit) …
06 Specified pressure of the pressure sequencing stage (in bar, 3-digit) …

LS shuttle (nozzle diameter)

07 Without LS shuttle L0
Nozzle B (block side)
A 0.6 – B 1.2 L1
A 1.0 – B 0.4 L2
A B
A 1.2 – B 0.4 L3
A 1.2 – B 0.6 L4
Nozzle A (customer port)
A 2.0 – B 0.4 L5

Unloading function (qVmin circuit)

08 Without unloading function Z
With unloading function U

Tank preloading 3)

09 Without tank preloading TZ

0.5 bar T1
2.0 bar T2
3.5 bar T3
5.5 bar T5
7.0 bar T7

Cooler preloading 3)

10 Without cooler preloading KZ

0.5 bar K1
2.0 bar K2
3.5 bar K3
5.5 bar K5
7.0 bar K7

3) When designing the preload values, the cooling power necessary

for the machine is to be considered.

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 Ordering code

Spool axis design

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
M7-20-3X / 1
1. Spool axis

5-fold mono block

2. Spool axis

3
3. Spool axis

4
4. Spool axis

that can be flanged

5. Spool axis 20

Directional valves
M7/20-3X / *
Xth Spool axis

SX/14-2X / See data sheet 64125

01 Number of the spool axis 1 to X

Spool type 4)

02 Main spool A/B/T blocked in neutral position E

Main spool A/B → T blocked in neutral position J
Main spool A/B → T throttled to the tank in neutral position Q
Main spool P/B → A in spool position b R
Extra spool 5)
S

Flow
03 Actuator port A (in l/min, 3-digit) …
04 Actuator port B (in l/min, 3-digit) …

Load holding
05 With (both sides) L
Without Z

Pressure compensator 6)

06 Direct operated D
Pilot operated V

4) For symbols, see "Main spool" on page 11.

The gear ratio of hydraulic cylinders must be specified in plain text
as E and Q spools have supply and outlet characteristic curves.
Further spool types on demand.
5) Functional description in plain text
6) For symbols, see "Pressure compensator" on page 11

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Ordering code

A side B side
Type of actuation 07 08 09 10 11 12
07, 10 Hydraulic 7)
H H
08 Shuttle Without shuttle 00 00
11 With shuttle 0.3 mm 03 03
With shuttle 0.5 mm 05 05
With shuttle 0.6 mm 06 06
With shuttle 0.8 mm 08 08
09 Pilot oil port position Axial A A
12 Radial R R

Pilot oil port 8)

13 Poppet seal G
O-ring seal O
G 1/4 without adapter (only with H00) Z

A side B side
Secondary valves 14 15 16 17 18 19
14 Without Z 000 000 Z 000 000
17 Feed valve (MHSV 22, see data sheet 64642) E 000 000 E 000 000
Pressure/feed valve (MHDBN 22, see data sheet 64602) H … 000 H … 000
Pressure/feed valve with pressure sequencing stage
B … … N … …
(MHDBB 22, see data sheet 64642)
15, 18 Specified pressure of the pressure/feed valve (in bar, 3-digit) … …
16, 19 Specified pressure of the pressure sequencing function (in bar, 3-digit) … …

20 Specification of the type M7-20/LS directional valve plate in plain text *

7) With measuring port

8) See "Line connections" on page 14

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Symbols

Symbols

Main spool
Ordering code Main use Symbol

P‘PcPcT
▶▶ Hydraulic cylinder as actuator
E
▶▶ Spool with blocked ports A/B in neutral position
P A B

P‘PcPcT
▶▶ Hydraulic motors as actuator
J
▶▶ Actuator ports A/B → T open in neutral position
P A B

▶▶ Hydraulic cylinders and motors as actuator in P‘PcPcT

connection with hose burst check valve, check-
Q Q-meter and lowering brake valve
▶▶ Spool valve with defined remaining opening
(A/B → T) in neutral position P A B

P‘PcPcT
▶▶ E spool with regeneration function
R
▶▶ Main spool P/B → A
P A B

Notice
Further main spools on demand.

Pressure compensator
Ordering code Main use Symbol

LS

D Direct operated (standard)

b a

P A B

Pilot operated
V ▶▶ Use in case of superimposed motion if the actu-
ator with the highest load changes frequently T
LS
b a

P A B

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Symbols

Control block
Example: 5-fold mono block with one M7 20/LS and one
SX14 directional valve

b02
a02 B02
◀◀ Adjustment cylinder (SX14)
A02

a02/b02
b01
a01 B01 ◀◀ Rotating mechanism (M7-20/LS DTS)

LSDR A01

b1
a1 B1 ◀◀ Arm

A1

b2
a2 B2
◀◀ Bucket
A2
MLS

LS
LS2

K T
MP

P b3

a3 B3
◀◀ Boom
A3

b4
a4 B4
A4 ◀◀ Drive

b5

a5 B5
◀◀ Support
A5

P3

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Symbols

Directional valves

1-fold M7-20 LUDV

Short description
▶▶ LUDV directional valve plate
▶▶ Hydraulically controlled
b
▶▶ Switching speed of the main spool can be influenced a
▶▶ Stroke stops available for exact flow setting B
▶▶ Pressure/feed valves (optional) A
▶▶ Load holding valves
▶▶ Maximum flow 250 l/min
P LS T
1-fold M7-20/LS (standard)
Short description PstDR
Bosch Sans 7.7pt regular
▶▶ LS directional valve plate Bosch
(e.g. for grabber)
Sans 7.7pt bold
Bosch Sans 7.7pt tiefgestellt
▶▶ LS section pressure limitation
Bosch Sans 7.7pt
hochgestellt Y
▶▶ Hydraulically controlled Bosch Serif 7.7pt italic
Bosch Sanscan
7.7ptbe LSDR
▶▶ Switching speed of the main spool +/-
influenced
▶▶ Stroke stops available for exact flow setting b
Bosch Sans 9pt regular a
▶▶ Load holding valve Bosch Sans 9pt bold
A
Bosch Sans 9pt bold tiefgestellt
▶▶ No secondary limitation possible
B
▶▶ Maximum flow 200 l/min Bosch Sans 9pt
hochgestellt

Bosch Sans 11pt regular ?? P LS T

Bosch Sans 11pt tiefgestellt ??

1-fold M7-20/LS DTS DRDA

Short description
L
▶▶ LS directional valve plate for rotating mechanism LSDR
Bosch Sans 7.7pt regular Y
▶▶ DTS pressure distributor circuit
Bosch Sansfor oscillation-free
7.7pt bold
Bosch Sans 7.7pt
actuation of the rotating mechanism tiefgestellt
Bosch Sans 7.7pt hochgestellt a/b
▶▶ Hydraulically controlledBosch Serif 7.7pt italic
▶▶ Maximum flow 180 l/m; Bosch
in caseSans 7.7pt +/-flows, a combina-
of larger b
tion with the standard LS directional valve plate is pos- a
Bosch Sans 9pt regular
sible B
Bosch Sans 9pt bold
Notice Bosch Sans 9pt bold tiefgestellt
A
Bosch Sans 9pt hochgestellt LSDR2
If more than one LS directional valve plate is used, the
Bosch Sans 11pt regular ??
LS connection must be established externally.
Bosch Sans 11pt tiefgestellt ??
P LS T

1-fold SX14
Short description
▶▶ LUDV directional valve plate
b
▶▶ Hydraulically controlled (optional electro-hydraulically) a
▶▶ Stroke stops available for exact flow setting
B
▶▶ Pressure/feed valves A
▶▶ Load holding valves
▶▶ Maximum flow 160 l/min
P LS T

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Dimensions

Dimensions

Line connections
Port Dimension Similar standard
P1 DN 25 (SAE 1" 6000 PSI) DIN ISO 6162-2
P2, P3 DN 19 (SAE 3/4" 6000 PSI) DIN ISO 6162-2
T
DN 25 (SAE 1" 3000 PSI) DIN ISO 6162-1
K
A1 – B5 DN 19 (SAE 3/4" 6000 PSI) DIN ISO 6162-2
DN 19 (SAE 3/4" 6000 PSI) DIN ISO 6162-2
A0.. – B0..
SX14: DN 19 (G 3/4) DIN EN ISO 1179-1
LS, LSDR
L
DN 10 (G 1/4) DIN EN ISO 1179-1
Y
MLS, MP
G 1/4 (version Z) DIN EN ISO 1179

11

Poppet seal (version G):

M16x1.5

L10 according to DIN EN ISO 8434

a, b
11.5
11/16-16UN2A

O-ring seal (version O):

SAE J 1453-3

Ports
P Pump
T Tank
K Cooler
A, B Actuator
LS Load sensing
L Leakage oil connection (depressurized to the tank)
Y Load pressure LS valve plate
M Measuring port
a, b Pilot oil port

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Dimensions [mm]
Dimensions

▼▼ Example 9M7-20

195
65 20 20 4 20 96 20
3

48 44
b04 A04 B04

b03 A03 B03

68
Y2
b02
a02 LSDR2
A02 B02 P2 DRDA
85

Y1

14
b01
a01 X1
45.5

A01 LSDR1 B01

99.5

87.5 2
a1
b1
767
62

60
1 a2
b2 T K
P
MP 5

135
134

MLS
LS2

255
LS
a3
b3 X

60
62

280
267
a4
b4

60
62

a5
b5 S

110
78

7 133 83 24
165 40 4 6
110
160 66 176
408

1 5-fold mono block

2 M7-20/LS directional valves
3 SX14 directional valves
4 End plate
5 Primary pressure relief valve
6 Three M12 mounting threads
7 Name plate

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Project planning information

Project planning information

The LUDV control block M7-20 is the core component of ▶▶ Machine type
the hydraulic control system of a mobile working ▶▶ Pump flow at rated speed
machine. It is therefore recommended to only specify it in ▶▶ Type of pump control
connection with an overall hydraulic circuit diagram. ▶▶ Description of the actuator on the sections
For the design of a hydraulic LUDV control block of type (e.g. boom, winch)
M7-20, the following boundary conditions are relevant for ▶▶ Cylinder ratios/displacement of the motor
project planning and should be enclosed to the enquiry: ▶▶ Information on whether a system element is installed
downstream of the valve (e.g. hose burst check valve,
lowering brake valve)
▶▶ Information on the loads (pressures) to be throttled per
axis if there is no braking valve or similar.

Related documents

The control blocks M7-20 are system components.

Also observe the instructions for the other system compo-
nents. Do not commission the product until you are pro-
vided with the following documentation and have under-
stood and observed it.
Title Document number Document type
Control blocks for mobile applications 64025-B Operating instructions
System documentation from the machine manufacturer Operating instructions

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