DENISON HYDRAULICS

Directional Control Valves

Series A4D03 − NFPA D07, Cetop 7

Publ. 4-AM 3510-C, replaces 4-AM 3510-B

 FEATURES, SYMBOL, GENERAL

FEATURES x Directional control valve solenoid or hydraulically controlled.

x Extremely low pressure drop − energy saving.
x High functional limit up to 300 l/min (80 gpm) at nominal pressure.

x Nominal operating pressure 350 bar (5000 psi).

x Wide variety of spool types available.

x Permissible pressure in the tank port up to 350 bar (5000 psi) with external drain,

up to 210 bar (3000 psi) with internal drain (see characteristics).

x Coils are easily replaced without any oil leakage.

x Interchangeability of spools and bodies due to high precision manufacturing

processes.
x Mounting configuration conform to ISO 4401.

x Every valve is factory tested prior to delivery.

x Worldwide DENISON Service.

AC Pilot Valve with Wiring Box

Solenoid a Solenoid b

DC Pilot Valve with 3 Pin Socket

Solenoid a Solenoid b

SYMBOL

Example: solenoid operation

GENERAL The DENISON A4D03 is a pilot operated directional control valve controlled by
solenoids or hydraulic pressure.
The A4D03 valve controls the flow direction in a hydraulic circuit. It delivers the
performance demanded of modern hydraulic systems. Streamlined internal
channels ensure minimum pressure drop at maximum flow.
Subplate or manifold mount as standard.

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 OPERATION, PILOT VALVE ORIFICE, CHARACTERISTICS

OPERATION The electrically operated 4-way valve A4D03 consists of a main body and a solenoid
operated pilot valve. The energized solenoid shifts the pilot control spool, thus
directing fluid to one end of the main spool, and moving it to the desired position.
Fluid can then flow e.g. from port P to either port A or B whilst the alternate port (B or
A) is connected to the tank line. The necessary pilot pressure can be obtained
internally from the system port P or from an external pressure supply connected to
port X.
De-energizing the solenoid allows both the pilot control and the main spool to return
to their neutral positions.
The hydraulically operated version may be remotely controlled by an external pilot
valve.

PILOT VALVE ORIFICE In certain operating conditions, a flow greater than the functional limit of the pilot
valve may be generated. In this case, it is recommended that one orifice be fitted in
the P port of the pilot valve (code 10 for solenoid operation) or two orifices in the A & B
ports of the pilot cap (code P 3 for hydraulic operation).

CHARACTERISTICS x Design Sliding spool valve

x Type of mounting Subplate conform to NFPA D07, CETOP 7,
ISO 4401
x Mounting position Optional
x Ambient temperature range − 20 . . . + 50 hC (0 . . . 120 h F)
x Operating pressure (A, B, P, X) up to 350 bar (5000 psi)
x Operating pressure (T, Y) see pages 9 and 10
x External pilot pressure
(at 300 l/min) (80 gpm)
− min 8.5 bar (125 psi) for spools
with open center position
9.5 bar (140 psi) for spools
with closed center position
− max 350 bar (5000 psi)
> 250 bar . . . 350 bar ( > 3.625 psi . . . 5000 psi)
a pilot orifice dia. .0 mm
in P-port is recommended (code 10 or P3)
x Max. flow 300 l/min (80 gpm) (see diagrams)
x Max. leakage 300 . . . 650 ml/min (18 . . . 40 in3/min)
(depends on spool type)
x Fluid Mineral oil according to DIN 51524 and 51525
(For other fluids please consult DENISON)
x Viscosity range 10 . . . 650 cSt, optimum 30 cSt
x Fluid temperature range − 18 . . . + 80 hC (0 . . . 176 h F)
x Contamination level Max. permissible contamination level
according to NAS 1638 Class 8 (Class 9 for
15 Micron and smaller) or ISO 17/14

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 ORDERING CODE

Model No.: A4D03 − 3 . .. − .. 03 − . . A  ... − 10 .. ..

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2
1 Series
03 = Cetop 7

2 Control
A = Pilot operated, 1 solenoid (A4D01)
B = Pilot operated, 2 solenoids (A4D01)
C = Pilot operated, 2 solenoids (A4D01)
pilot valve: 2 pos. detents
0 = Hydraulic operation

3 Spool Type
refer to pages 5, 6 and 7

4 Spool Position
01 = 2 (a, b ), Spring offset to pos. ”b”, energized to ”a”
02 = 2 (a, b ), Spring offset to pos. ”a”, energized to ”b”
03 = 3 (a, o, b), Spring centered pos. ”o”
04 = 2 (a, b), Spool is not centered, energized to ”a” or ”b”
(pilot valve with detents)
05 = 2 (o, b), Spring centered pos. ”o”, energized to ”b”
06 = 2 (o, a), Spring centered pos. ”o”, energized to ”a”

5 Pilot Connection
0 = External PP, external PD (for control code 0)
1 = Internal PP, internal PD 1)
2 = Internal PP, external PD 1)
3 = External PP, internal PD
4 = External PP, external PD

6 Main Valve Accessories

0 = without
1 = Shifting time adjustment (meter-in control)
2 = Shifting time adjustment (meter-out control)
6 = Shifting time adjustment (meter-in control) & integral check in ”P” 1)
8 = Shifting time adjustment (meter-out control) & integral check in ”P” 1)
4 = Integral check in ”P” 1)

7 Design Letter

8 Seal Class
1 = NBR-seals (Standard)
4 = EPR-seals
5 = FPM-seals (Viton`)

9 Solenoid Voltage
W01 = 115 V / 60 Hz G0R = 12 V
W02 = 230 V / 60
W06 = 115 V / 50
W07 = 230 V / 50
Hz
Hz
Hz
k AC 1)
1)
G0Q =
G0D =
for DIN
24 V
27 V k DC

connector only
Order information for plug-in connectors see page 14

1* Pilot Accessories / Modifications

10 = 1.0 mm orifice in P-port; for solenoid with manual override

k
1028 = 1.0 mm orifice in P-port; wiring box with 6” flying leads
1032 = 1.0 mm orifice in P-port; for solenoid without manual override
1052 = 1.0 mm orifice in P-port; for solenoid with manual override; with rubber cover 2)
102852 = 1.0 mm orifice in P-port; wiring box with 6” flying leads & rubber cover
1081 = 1.0 mm orifice in P-port; wiring box with 6” flying leads & terminal strips
108152 = 1.0 mm orifice in P-port; wiring box with 6” flying leads & terminal strips & rubber cover
P3 = 1.0 mm orifices in A & B-ports of the cap; for hydraulic operation only (control code 0)

Notes:
1) For valves with spools 0, 07, 11 and internal PP an integral check is recommended in P-port of the main body
to obtain the minimum pilot pressure. The integral check is not provided for load pressure holding back to P-port.
2) For standard applications orifice in P-port always recommended.

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 SPOOL TYPES, PRESSURE DROP (PSI), FUNCTIONAL LIMITS (GPM)

Spool Types

Pressure Drop
Spool Type 01 Spool Type 07 Spool Type 10 Spool Type 46

„ p / psi

„ p / psi
„ p / psi

„ p / psi

Q / gpm Q / gpm Q / gpm Q / gpm

Spool Type 02 Spool Type 08 Spool Type 13 Spool Type 55
„ p / psi

„ p / psi
„ p / psi

„ p / psi

Q / gpm Q / gpm Q / gpm Q / gpm

Spool Type 03 Spool Type 09 Spool Type 14 Spool Type 56

„ p / psi

„ p / psi
„ p / psi

„ p / psi

Q / gpm Q / gpm Q / gpm Q / gpm

Spool Type 11 Spool Type 51

„ p / psi
„ p / psi

Q / gpm Q / gpm
Functional Limits
max. Flow (gpm) versus Pressure (psi)
Spool Type 1000 psi 2000 psi 3000 psi 4000 psi 5000 psi
01, 02, 03, 08, 09, 10, * The ”fail safe” flow limits of the spool
13, 14, 46, 55, 56 80 80 80 80 80 types 11 & 51 must be reduced at higher
operating pressure to comply with ”safety
07 80 80 74 61 48 regulations” where applicable.
11 80 80 80 80/53* 80/50* Means: The main spool returns to ”spring
offset” position only by spring force
51 80 80/53* 80/45* 80/42* 80/26* (without pilot pressure).

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 SPOOL TYPES, PRESSURE DROP (BAR), FUNCTIONAL LIMITS (L/MIN)

Spool Types

Pressure Drop
Spool Type 01 Spool Type 07 Spool Type 10 Spool Type 46

„ p / bar

„ p / bar
„ p / bar

„ p / bar

Q / l/min Q / l/min Q / l/min Q / l/min

Spool Type 02 Spool Type 08 Spool Type 13 Spool Type 55
„ p / bar

„ p / bar
„ p / bar

„ p / bar

Q / l/min Q / l/min Q / l/min Q / l/min

Spool Type 03 Spool Type 09 Spool Type 14 Spool Type 56

„ p / bar

„ p / bar
„ p / bar

„ p / bar

Q / l/min Q / l/min Q / l/min Q / l/min

Spool Type 11 Spool Type 51

„ p / bar
„ p / bar

Q / l/min Q / l/min
Functional Limits
max. Flow (l/min) versus Pressure (bar)
Spool Type 70 bar 140 bar 210 bar 280 bar 350 bar
01, 02, 03, 08, 09, 10, * The ”fail safe” flow limits of the spool
13, 14, 46, 55, 56 300 300 300 300 300 types 11 & 51 must be reduced at higher
operating pressure to comply with ”safety
07 300 300 280 230 180 regulations” where applicable.
11 300 300 300 300/200* 300/190* Means: The main spool returns to ”spring
offset” position only by spring force
51 300 300/200* 300/170* 300/160* 300/100* (without pilot pressure).

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 SIMPLIFIED SYMBOLS & SPOOL TYPES AVAILABLE

q 1-Solenoid operation (Sol. B-Side) q 2-Solenoid operation q 1-Solenoid operation (Sol. A-Side)
w hydraulic operation w hydraulic operation w hydraulic operation

Spool Position 06 Spool Position 03 Spool Position 05

Spring Centering Spring Centering Spring Centering

x 01 x 01 x 01

x 02 x 02 x 02

x 03 x 03 x 03

x 07 x 07 x 07

x 08 x 08 x 08

x 09 x 09 x 09

x 10 x 10 x 10

13 13 13

14 14 14

Spool Position 01 Spool Position 04 Spool Position 02

46 46 46
Spring Offset Pilot Valve with Detents Spring Offset

x 55 x 55 x 55

x 56 x 56 x 56
x 11 All spool types x 11
as shown above!

x 51 x 51

x Standard Spool

Transfer configuration only (not switched position)

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 DETAILED SYMBOLS

A4D03 3 A11 0103 40A. ... A4D03 3 A11 0203 40A. ...
Spool Position 01 Spool Position 02
2 (a, b), Spring Offset 2 (a, b), Spring Offset

Pilot A4D01 3 111 0101 B. ... Pilot A4D01 3 111 0201 B. ...

X-external Y-external X-external Y-external

A4D03 3 B.. 0303 40A. ... A4D03 3 C.. 0403 40A. ...
Spool Position 03 Spool Position 04
3 (a, o, b), Spring Centering 2 (a, b), Pilot Valve with detents

Pilot A4D01 3 208 0302 B. ... Pilot A4D01 3 751 0902 B. ...

X-external Y-external X-external Y-external

A4D03 3 A.. 0503 40A. ... A4D03 3 A.. 0603 40A. ...
Spool Position 05 Spool Position 06
2 (o, b), Spring Centering 2 (o, a), Spring Centering

Pilot A4D01 3 108 0501 B. ... Pilot A4D01 3 108 0601 B. ...

X-external Y-external X-external Y-external

1) Plug mounted according to desired internal or external PP or PD.

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 1 AND 2 SOLENOID OPERATED VERSIONS, 3 PIN SOCKET

DC AC
x Nominal voltage See ordering code on page 4
x Power input 31 W 31 W
x Permissible tank pressure (T)
− with internal drain up to 210 bar (3000 psi) up to 140 bar (2000 psi)
− with external drain up to 350 bar (5000 psi) up to 350 bar (5000 psi)
x Permissible drain pressure (Y) up to 210 bar (3000 psi) up to 140 bar (2000 psi)
x Holding – 78 VA
x Inrush – 264 VA
x Permissible voltage difference + 5 % . . . − 10 % + 5 % . . . − 10 %
x Response times
(at 200 l/min & without pilot orifice)
– energized at 50 bar ( 725 psi) 40 . . . 45 ms 27 . . . 30 ms
at 150 bar (2175 psi) 40 . . . 50 ms 22 . . . 26 ms
at 250 bar (3625 psi) 45 . . . 50 ms 20 . . . 24 ms
− de-energized at 50 bar ( 725 psi) 45 ms 32 . . . 38 ms
at 150 bar (2175 psi) 40 . . . 45 ms 30 . . . 35 ms
at 250 bar (3625 psi) 40 . . . 45 ms 30 . . . 35 ms
x Max. coil temperature + 180 hC (350 h F) + 180 hC (350 h F)
x Temperature class H H
x Relative operating period 100 % 100 %
x Type of protection IP 65 IP 65
x Weight 1 solenoid version 9.5 kg (21 lbs) 9.3 kg (20.5 lbs)
2 solenoid version 10.0 kg (22 lbs) 9.7 kg (21.4 lbs)

* these dimensions are for

version with rubber cover Manual override

DC-sol. a DC-sol. b

Note:
For replacement of port
seals (NBR) see page 13

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 1 AND 2 SOLENOID OPERATED VERSIONS, WIRING BOX

DC AC
x Nominal voltage See ordering code on page 4
x Power input 31 W 31 W
x Permissible tank pressure (T)
− with internal drain up to 210 bar (3000 psi) up to 140 bar (2000 psi)
− with external drain up to 350 bar (5000 psi) up to 350 bar (5000 psi)
x Permissible drain pressure (Y) up to 210 bar (3000 psi) up to 140 bar (2000 psi)
x Holding − 78 VA
x Inrush − 264 VA
x Permissible voltage difference + 5 % . . . − 10 % + 5 % . . . − 10 %
x Response times
(at 200 l/min & without pilot orifice)
− energized at 50 bar ( 725 psi) 40 . . . 45 ms 27 . . . 30 ms
at 150 bar (2175 psi) 40 . . . 50 ms 22 . . . 26 ms
at 250 bar (3625 psi) 45 . . . 50 ms 20 . . . 24 ms
− de-energized at 50 bar ( 725 psi) 45 ms 32 . . . 38 ms
at 150 bar (2175 psi) 40 . . . 45 ms 30 . . . 35 ms
at 250 bar (3625 psi) 40 . . . 45 ms 30 . . . 35 ms
x Max. coil temperature + 180 hC (350 h F) + 180 hC (350 h F)
x Temperature class H H
x Relative operating period 100 % 100 %
x Type of protection IP 65 IP 65
x Weight 1 solenoid version 9.7 kg (21.4 lbs) 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs)
2 solenoid version 10.2 kg (22.4 lbs) 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)

* these dimensions are for

version with rubber cover

Manual override

AC-sol. a AC-sol. b

Note:
For replacement of port
seals (NBR) see page 13

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 HYDRAULIC OPERATION

x Response time
− pressurerized e.g. 50 ms with pilot flow 6.5 l/min (1.72 gpm)
− unpressurerized e.g. 40 ms with pressureless return line
x Permissible pressure . . . 350 bar (5000 psi)
(ports T, X, Y)
x Weight 8.2 kg (18 lbs)

Note: For replacement of port seals (NBR) see page 13

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 OPTIONS

Version with shifting time adjustment

Meter-in control in A and B Meter-out control in A and B

ZRD-ABZ01-S0-D1-Z 1.3 kg 40 ZRD-ABA01-S0-D1-Z
098-91396-0 (2.9 lbs) (1.57) 098-91393-0

Pilot connections

Pilot Drain PD
external: 2 closed
internal: 2 open
Pilot Pressure PP
external: 1 closed
internal: 1 open

Version with integral check

Symbol with Integral Check

(Example)
Pressure drop „ p / bar (psi)

Integral Check

Flow Q / l/min (gpm)

Note: For valves with no-load flow (spools 0, 07) and internal PP an integral check is recommended in P-port of the main
body to obtain the minimum pilot pressure. The integral check is not provided for load pressure holding back to P-port.

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 MOUNTING CONFIGURATION

Mounting configuration conform to ISO 4401

Block mounting face

Flatness 0.01 mm/100 mm (.003/3.93 inches) length
Surface finish 0.8
B

Portings
P = Pressure port
T = Tank port
A & B = Actuator ports NBR-Seals
X = Pilot port for external PP: pilot operated valves
= Pilot port for hydr. operated valves A, B, P, T 23.47 x 2.62 mm 691-00119-0
Y = Drain port for external PD: pilot operated valves X, Y 9.25 x 1.78 mm 691-00012-0
= Pilot port for hydr. operated valves

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 ACCESSORIES

PLUG-IN CONNECTORS
CONFIRMING TO ISO 4400

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(1.42)

Versions A-Side (grey) B-Side (black)

Standard <250 V PG 11 167-01007-8 167-01008-8
with LED (red) 15 . . . 30 V 167-01100-8 167-01101-8
with bridge rectifier 12 . . . 250 V 167-01076-8 167-01014-8

Note: Plug-in connectors to be ordered as separate items.

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