MCV106A

Hydraulic Displacement Control

DESCRIPTION

FEATURES

ORDERING INFORMATION

Pumps

Danfoss

TABLE A. INFORMATION NECESSARY TO SPECIFY

THE HDC.
MCV106A X 9 XX

DEVICE IDENTITY

CONFIGURATION

MODEL

MODULATING PRESSURE RANGE

1. DEVICE IDENTITY
Danfoss (pressure limiting is
spool); the
2. CONFIGURATION Pressure through
Danfoss .
MODEL PRESSURE ANNULAR
CODE LIMITER OR CONTROL
PRESSURE
OVERRIDE

6 3. MODEL

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4. MODULATING PRESSURE RANGE TABLE B. LINKAGE KIT ORDERING INFORMATION.

KK 06 X XX
MODEL DIFFERENTIAL DIFFERENTIAL
CODE THRESHOLD FULL-STROKE
PRESSURE MODULATING PRODUCT TYPE
PRESSURE KIT TYPE
PUMP SERIES
02
03 1. PRODUCT TYPE

2. KIT TYPE
06
MODEL CODE DESCRIPTION

3. PUMP SERIES

Danfoss.

SPARE PARTS
tributors.
239-6000 for
further information.

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 SPARE PARTS

10

4 14
3
15

11 12
9

13

7
6 5
16 17 18 1 2

1379

ITEM NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 K 07009 O -R ing 9 K 07034 S crew, 1/4-20 X 0. 75
2 K 07160 B us hing ( N on S pa cer models )
3 K08621 Cover, Null adjust 10 K07181 Spacer
4 K 08133 G a s ke t 11 K07159 Plug
5 K 07128 F ilter S creen 12 K07010 O-ring
6 K 07011 O -R ing 13 K08387 3/8 Seal washer
7 K 07028 P lug 14 K08132 Gasket (spacer models)
8 K 07000 N ut, 3/8-32 15 K08601 1/4” Seal washer
9 K07035 Screw, 1/4-20 X 1.5 16 K07182 HDC gasket
(Spacer models) 17 K07006 Port O-ring
18 K07136 Orifice

TECHNICAL DATA

HYDRAULIC

OIL VISCOSITY RATED CASE OPERATING PRESSURE

- 40° to 121° C (-40° to 250 ° F) operating range 40 psi.

OIL TEMPERATURE OPERATING CHARGE PRESSURE

40° TO 121° C (-40 ° TO 250 ° F) operating range 150 - 600 psi above case pressure
21° to 82 ° C (70° to 180 ° F) rated performance range -
2X Series FLOW RATING
21° to 104 ° C (70° to 220 ° F) rated performance range 0.7 to 1.1 gpm (std.), 1.2 gpm minimum (annular) total
- 3X Series at saturation with cylinder ports connected and 200 psi
supply pressure.
MINIMUM SYSTEM FILTRATION
B 10 = 2 or better (10 micron nominal)

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 DIMENSIONS

1170B

Dimensions of the MCV106A in Millimeters (Inches).

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 THEORY OF OPERATION

The HDC uses a unique double spool arrangement that width of the actuator spool deadband and cannot be changed
serves to separate the null deadband from the feedback, in the field. By tightening or loosening the null adjust screw,
giving both safety against null drift and quick dynamic re- the fixed deadband is moved toward or away from a sym-
sponse to command changes. metrical neutral position.

The command signal for the MCV106A is usually a remote As differential control pressure (C1 - C2) rises beyond the
hydraulic control handle, as shown in the Block Diagram, deadband, the actuator spool moves in one direction or the
although other pressure sources could be used. The handle other, pivoting the crosslink about its center. The pivoting
modulates charge pressure from the pump (or another crosslink pushes or pulls the porting spool in the opposite
source) so as to apply a proportional differential pressure direction of the actuator spool. When the porting spool has
across the C1 and C2 input ports. moved far enough to open A or B to charge pressure, oil is
ported to the pump servocylinders to move the swashplate.
The HDC’s null adjust is factory set with the modulating As the swashplate moves, the feedback link follows, pivoting
spring compressed to the equivalent of the threshold pres- the crosslink about the stationary end of the actuator spool,
sure (see Technical Data section), depending on the output driving the porting spool back toward its neutral position.
characteristics of the command source, representing the Because the feedback signal is entered into the control loop
differential pressure required to move the actuator spool one after the command has been input, response time and
direction or the other. This is a factory setting that defines the accuracy are enhanced.

INTERNAL WORKINGS SCHEMATIC OF THE MCV106A

1171B

Control Handle Supply Pressure May Also Be Provided By an Auxiliary Pilot Pump.

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MODULATING RANGE TABLE C.

141 psid (MCV106AXX01) MAXIMUM RESPONSE TIME IN SECONDS, OF STAN-
430 psid (MCV106AXX02) DARD (NON-ANNULAR, NON ORIFICE), ANNULAR AND
218 psid (MCV106AXX03) .052 ORIFICED HDC'S. CHARGE PRESSURE IS LESS
116 psid (MCV106AXX04) THAN 250 PSI. RETURN TO NEUTRAL TIMES ARE AP-
220 psid (MCV106AXX05) PROXIMATELY 60% OF FULL TO FULL.
85 psid (MCV106AXX06)
SERIES TYPE FULL TO FULL
MAXIMUM HYSTERESIS 20 STANDARD .6
4% of modulating range when cycled at .01 Hz 20 ORIFICED 1.9
20 ANNULAR .4
THRESHOLD PRESSURE
21 STANDARD .7
12 ± 6.4 psid (MCV106AXX01)
120 ± 15.5 psid (MCV106AXX02) 21 ORIFICED 2.1
217 ± 8.1 psid (MCV106AXX03) 21 ANNULAR .5
44 ± 4.6 psid (MCV106AXX04) 22 STANDARD 1.0
80 ± 8.1 psid (MCV106AXX05) 2.9
22 ORIFICED
13 ± 3.5 psid (MCV106AXX06)
22 ANNULAR .7
SENSITIVITY 23 STANDARD 1.0
A 1%-of-modulating-range change in output differential 23 ORIFICED 3.0
pressure will cause a detectable output change. 23 ANNULAR .7
24 STANDARD 1.6
NEUTRAL LEAKAGE
24 ORIFICED 5.0
.10 gpm maximum std., .18 gpm maximum annular
across the valve with 145 - 160 SUS oil @ 38 °C 24 ANNULAR 1.1
(100 ° F) 25 STANDARD 1.9
25 ORIFICED 5.7
RESPONSE TIME 25 ANNULAR 1.3
See Table C.
26 STANDARD 4.3
DIMENSIONS 26 ORIFICED 13.0
See the Dimension drawing. 26 ANNULAR 3.0
27 STANDARD 4.9
27 ORIFICED 15.1
27 ANNULAR 3.4
33, 34 STANDARD .9
33, 34 ORIFICED 1.8
33, 34 ANNULAR .5
36 STANDARD 1.4
36 ORIFICED 2.8
36 ANNULAR .8

ENVIRONMENTAL

SHOCK 2. Resonance dwell for one million cycles for each

50 g for 11 milliseconds. Three shocks in both directions resonance point in each of the three axes.
of the three mutually perpendicular axes for a total of 18 Subject to acceleration levels of 1 g to 46 g. Acceleration
shocks. level varies with frequency.

VIBRATION
Withstands a vibration test designed for mobile equip-
ment controls consisting of two parts:
1. Cycling from 5 to 2000 Hz in each of the three axes.

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 INSTALLATION

Danfoss .

TABLE D.
TABLE D CORRELATES THE PUMP SERIES NUMBER
WITH THE SERIES NUMBER STAMPED ON THE SIDE OF
THE FEEDBACK LINK PROTRUDING FROM THE CON-
WARNING TROL.

SERIES LINK MARKING

23 23

26 26

bers.

MOUNTING SWASHPLATE DRAG LINK

pump.

REMOVING THE OLD HARDWARE

1124B

Swashplate Drag Link/Control Feedback Link Connec-

tion Between Original Control and Pump.

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 MOUNTING THE NEW HARDWARE

1. Re-check the series number on the control feedback link 4. Install the retaining ring by forcing it onto the tapered end
to ensure that it is compatible with the pump. Follow the of the pin until it locks into the recess on the pin shaft.
procedure outlined below to install the linkage: Again, use caution not to drop any components into the
pump housing.
A. Unscrew the bushing, using care not to damage its
O-ring. See the Parts Location photograph. 5. One .052 inch diameter orifice must be installed in each
B. Install the new linkage assembly shaft through the servo port if reduced swashplate response is desired.
swashplate feedback shaft hole. Place the ball in
the crosslink ball cavity. 6. Engage the pin on the control in the drag link and swing
C. Lubricate the shaft O-ring and replace the bushing the control into place against the pump housing. The
over the shaft. Torque to the body (10 - 15 foot- drag link should be on the cylinder block side of the
pounds) so that the feedback shaft extends through swashplate. Install the seven mounting screws and
the bushing. tighten to 10 - 11 foot-pounds of torque.
D. Install the retaining ring in the groove on the shaft.
7. Connect the pipe or tubing from the control handle into
2. Align one end of the replacement drag link with the holes the C1 and C2 ports (9/16 - 18 UNF threads per SAE
in the swashplate link arms. J514). Phasing of the HDC is such that a pressure rise
at the C2 port causes a pressure rise at the A output port
3. Insert the press fit pin through the case drain port to trap of the pump, given a clockwise pump prime mover
the drag link in the swashplate clevis. It will be necessary rotation as viewed into the input shaft.
to tap the pin into place until the head of the pin is flush
to the clevis.

SWASHPLATE LOCATION PIN CONNECTION TO SWASHPLATE

RAG LINK

1126B 1125C

Location of Swashplate Assembly in Pump Housing. Shown Disassembled for Clarity.

PARTS LOCATION PUMP PORTS LOCATION

CROSSLINK BALL
LINKAGE ASSEMBLY CAVITY

CASE
DRAIN PORT

BUSHING CHARGE
RETAINING PRESSURE
SWASHPLATE FEEDBACK GAUGE
RING
SHAFT HOLE PORT
1173 1172

Location of Parts When Installing a New Link and Ball Location of Pump Ports.
Assembly.

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 PUMP NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

Use the following procedure to bring the Pump to neutral 7. If the transmission operates as shown by motor shaft
once the Hydraulic Displacement Control has been mounted. rotation, reduce speed to idle. Using a 3/16 inch internal
hex wrench, slowly turn the null adjustment screw clock-
1. Install a 600 psi gauge into the charge pressure gauge wise or counterclockwise until the transmission does not
port on the pump. See Pump Ports Location photo- operate. Repeat step 6. Note that charge pressure
graph. should drop approximately 20 psi with forward or re-
verse stroking of the pump swashplate due to the shifting
2. Using 1 9/16 - inch wrench, loosen the hex lock nut on of the shuttle valve in the motor manifold.
the null adjustment screw. See Dimensions drawing.
8. With a 3/16-inch internal hex wrench, slowly turn the null
adjustment screw clockwise until charge pressure be-
gins to decrease. Then slowly turn the adjustment screw
WARNING counterclockwise, observing the angle of rotation, until
charge pressure decreases again (charge pressure will
To adjust neutral requires operating the pump. Take the rise in neutral and drop when going into stroke).
necessary safety precautions such as having unneces-
sary personnel stand away from the machine. Maximum 9. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise half the amount of
system pressure may occur upon start up, and the the turn observed in step 8. This should be the center of
machine may move. Ensure that the operator is not in neutral.
a position to be injured should the machine move.
10. Hold the adjustment screw and securely tighten the hex
lock nut on the adjustment screw to 14 - 18 foot-pounds.
Note that if a motor is used which does not have a
3. Set the hydraulic control handle to neutral. manifold, neutral should be adjusted (steps 8 - 10) by
observing the motor output shaft rotation without a load.
4. Start the prime mover and run at low idle.
11. Stop the prime mover.
5. Warm the system up for several minutes to bleed air.
12. Run the system briefly to ensure that it operates propor-
6. Slowly increase the prime mover speed to rated rpm. tionally on both sides of the null command. Swashplate
movement can be verified by watching movement of the
swashplate feedback shaft, shown in the Dimension
Drawing.

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