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Directional servo valve with RE 29583-XN/09.16

Replaces: 08.16
mechanical position feedback

Type 4WS2EM 10 ...XN

Size 10
Component series 5X
Maximum operating pressure 315 bar
Maximum flow 180 l/min
H5893

ATEX units – For potentially explosive atmospheres

Information on the explosion protection:
▶▶Area of application in accordance with the Explosion Protection Directive 2014/34/EU: II 3G; II 3D
▶▶Type of protection:
–– Ex nA II T5X according to EN 60079-0 / EN 60079-15
–– Ex tD A22 IP 65 TX nach EN 61241-0 / EN 61241-1

Table of contents
ContentsPage
Features2
Ordering code 3
Symbol 3
Function, section 4
Technical data  5, 6
Information on the explosion protection 6
External control electronics 6
Mating connector 7
Electrical connection7
Characteristic curves 8 … 11
Dimensions12
Flushing plate 13
Further information 13
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Features
– 4/3-way version
– Directional servo valve for intended use in potentially
explosive atmospheres of zone 2 and 22
– Valve to control position, force, pressure or velocity
– 2-stage servo valve with mechanical feedback
– 1st stage as nozzle flapper plate amplifier
– For subplate mounting
– Porting pattern according to ISO 4401-05-05-0-05 with
ports X and Y
– Dry control motor, no contamination of the solenoid gaps by
the hydraulic fluid
– Can also be used as 3-way version
– Wear-free spool feedback element
– External control electronics in Euro-card format or in
modular design (separate order)
– Valve is adjusted and tested
– Internal/external pilot oil supply and return can be ordered
individually
– Spool with flow force compensation
– Control sleeve centrically fixed, thus low susceptibility to
temperature and pressure
– Pressure chambers at the control sleeve with gap seal,
therefore no wear of the seal ring
– Filter for 1st stage freely accessible from the outside
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Ordering code

4WS2E M 10 5X B 11 XN K31 V

Electrically operated Seal material

2-stage servo valve in V = FKM seals
4/3 directional design for Suitable for
external control electronics mineral oil (HL, HLP)
Mechanical feedback =M according to DIN 51524
Size = 10 Spool overlap 5)
E = 0 … 0.5 % negative
Component series 50 to 59 = 5X D = 0 … 0.5 % positive
(50 to 59: unchanged installation and C = 3 … 5 % positive
connection dimensions)
K31 = Electrical connection via
Rated flow 1) connector
5 l/min =5 Mating connector, separate order,
10 l/min = 10 see page 7
20 l/min = 20
30 l/min = 30 Inlet pressure range to the 1st stage 4)
45 l/min = 45 210 = 10 to 210 bar
60 l/min = 60 315 = 10 to 315 bar
75 l/min = 75 Pilot oil supply and return 3)
90 l/min = 90 – = Supply external, feedback external
Valve for external control electronics E = Supply internal, feedback external
Coil no. 11 (30 mA/85 Ω per coil) 2) = 11 T = Supply external, feedback internal
ET = Supply internal, feedback internal
(ET = standard version)
XN = Explosion protection "type of protection nA"
For details, see information on the explosion protection,
page 6

1) Rated flow The valve can be operated with a higher pressure at X than
The rated flow refers to a 100 % command value signal at P in order to influence the dynamics in a positive form.
at 70 bar valve pressure differential (35 bar per control Notice:
edge). The valve pressure differential must be regarded as The ports X and Y are also pressurized in case of "internal"
reference. Other values result in the flow being changed. pilot oil supply and return.
A possible rated flow tolerance of ±10 % must be taken into 4) Inlet pressure range
account (see flow/signal function on page 8).
Care should be taken that the system pressure is as
2) External control electronics constant as possible.
The actuating signal must be created from a flow-controlled Pilot pressure range: 10 … 210 bar and/or 10 … 315 bar
output stage with a superimposed dither signal. With regard to the dynamics, the frequency response
Control electronics (servo amplifier), see page 6. dependency must be observed within the admissible
pressure range.
3) Pilot oil
Care should be taken that the pilot pressure is as constant
5) Spool overlap
as possible. An external pilot control via port X is thus often The control spool overlap is specified in % of the nominal
advantageous. control spool stroke.

Symbol

A B

a,b
P T
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Function, section

4WS2EM 10-5X/...XN
Valves of this type are electrically operated, 2-stage The control spool is connected to the flapper plate or the
directional servo valves with porting pattern according to torque motor by means of a bending spring (mechanical
ISO 4401-05-05-0-05. They are mainly used to control feedback) (9). The position of the spool is changed until the
position, force, pressure or velocity. feedback torque across the bending spring and the electro-
These valves are made of an electro-mechanical converter magnetic torque of the torque motor are balanced and the
(torque motor) (1), a hydraulic amplifier (principle: nozzle pressure differential at the nozzle flapper plate system
flapper plate) (2) and a control spool (3) in a sleeve (2nd becomes zero.
Stage) which is connected with the torque motor via a The stroke of the control spool and consequently the flow of
mechanical feedback. the servo valve are regulated proportionally to the electrical
An electrical input signal at the coils (4) of the torque motor input signal. It must be noted that the flow depends on the
generates a force by means of a permanent magnet which valve pressure drop.
acts on the armature (5), and in connection with a torque
tube (6) results in a torque. This causes the flapper plate (7) External control electronics (separate order)
which is connected to the torque tube (6) via a bolt to move
External control electronics (servo amplifier) serve the
from the central position between the two control nozzles (8),
actuation of the valve, amplifying an analog input signal
and a pressure differential is created across the front sides
(command value) so that with the output signal, the servo
of the control spool (3). The pressure differential results in
valve is actuated in a flow-controlled form.
the spool changing its position, which results in the pressure
port being connected to one actuator port and, at the same
time, the other actuator port being connected to the return
flow port.

1
4
5

6
2
7

3
T P T1
A B
Type 4WS2EM 10…XN
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Technical data
general
Installation position Any – ensure that during start-up of the system, the pilot
control is supplied with sufficient pressure (≥10 bar).
Surface protection Valve body, cover, filter screw Nitro-carburated
Cap Anodized
Storage temperature range °C +5 … +40
Ambient temperature range °C –30 … +60
Weight kg 3.56

hydraulic (measured with HLP32, ϑOil = 40 °C ± 5 °C)

Operating Pilot control stage, pilot oil supply bar 10 … 210 and/or 10 … 315
pressure Main valve, ports P, A, B bar Up to 315
Return flow Port T
pressure Pilot oil return internal bar Pressure peaks < 100 admissible
Pilot oil return, external bar Up to 315
Port Y bar Pressure peaks < 100 admissible, static < 10
Hydraulic fluid Mineral oil (HL, HLP) according to DIN 51524
Ignition temperature > 150 °C
Hydraulic fluid temperature range °C –15 ... +80; preferably +40 ... +50
Viscosity range mm2/s 15 ... 380; preferably 30 ... 45
Maximum admissible degree of contamination of the hydraulic fluid
Class 18/16/13 1)
Cleanliness class according to ISO 4406 (c)
Zero flow qV,L 2) with spool overlap E measured l/min pP 4) l pP 4) l pP 4) l pP 4) l pP 4) l
without dither signal •0.7 •0.9 •1.2 •1.5 •1.7
70 bar min 70 bar min 70 bar min 70 bar min 70 bar min
Rated flows qv nom 3), tolerance ±10 % with valve
l/min 5 10 20 30 45 60 75 90
pressure differential ∆p = 70 bar (35 bar/edge)
Max. control spool stroke possible with mechanical end
% 120 … 170 120 … 150
position (in case of error) related to nominal stroke
Feedback system Mechanical
Hysteresis (dither-optimized) % ≤ 1.5
Range of inversion (dither-optimized) % ≤ 0.3
Response sensitivity (dither-optimized) % ≤ 0.2
Pressure amplification with 1 % spool stroke
% of pP 4) ≥ 30 ≥ 60 ≥ 80
change (from the hydraulic zero point)
Zero adjustment flow over the entire operating
% ≤ 3, long-term ≤ 5
pressure range
Zero shift upon change of:
Hydraulic fluid temperature % / 20 K ≤1
Ambient temperature % / 20 K ≤1
Operating pressure 80 … 120 % of pP 4) % / 100 bar ≤2
Return flow pressure 0 … 10 % of pP 4) % / bar ≤1

1) The cleanliness classes specified for the components 2) qV,L = zero flow in l/min
must be adhered to in hydraulic systems. Effective filtration 3) qv nom  = rated flow in l/min
prevents faults and at the same time increases the life 4) pP  = operating pressure in bar
cycle of the components. For the selection of the filters see
www.boschrexroth.com/filter
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Technical data
electric
Protection class according to EN 60529:1991+A1:2000 IP 65 with mating connector correctly mounted and locked
Type of signal Analog
Rated current per coil mA 30
Resistance per coil Ω 85
Inductivity with 60 Hz Serial connection H 1.0
and 100% rated current Parallel connection H 0.25
In case of control using non-Rexroth amplifiers, we recommend a superimposed dither signal.

Information on the explosion protection

Area of application according to directive 2014/34/EU II 3 G; II 3 D
Type of protection according to EN 60079-0 / EN 60079-15 Ex nA II T5X
Type of protection according to EN 61241-0 / EN 61241-1 Ex tD A22 IP 65 TX
Maximum surface temperature °C 100
Ambient temperature range °C –30 … +60
Hydraulic fluid temperature range °C –15 … +70
Maximum admissible operating voltage of the servo amplifier V 32 (DC)
Conditions for use in zone 2 and 22 The valve may only be used in potentially explosive
atmospheres of device group II, category 3 with a "low"
risk of mechanical hazard according to the harmonized
standards EN 60079-0 and EN 61241-0.
For use in zones with a "high" risk of mechanical load
according to these standards , precautions for reducing
the risk of mechanical loads to "low" have to be taken.
The user has to perform an assessment of the place of
installation and the operating conditions (risk assess-
ment).

External control electronics

Servo amplifier Euro-card format Analog Type VT-SR2-1X/.60 according to data sheet 29980
(separate order) Modular design Analog Type VT 11021 according to data sheet 29743
The valve coils may only be connected to these amplifiers in parallel!
WARNING – Explosion hazard
– The external servo amplifier must be operated outside the potentially explosive atmosphere!
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Mating connector
For power supply, the mating connector (material no.
R901044595, separate order) can be used. In plugged condi-
tion, this mating connector does not comply with the “low” im-
pact resistance requirement according to EN 60079-0.
Alternatively, a different mating connector according to EN
175201-804 (design R), housing size 14S or according to
MIL-C5015 can be used. In this case, ensure that it can only
be loosened using a tool.
The user has to perform an assessment of the place of instal-
lation and the operating conditions (risk assessment) and im-
plement appropriate measures to protect the mating connec-
tor.

Electrical connection according

to EN 175201-804
A
B F Metal version
Separate order under
C E
D material no. R901044595

Ø8…Ø13,5
Connection:
Contact socket with sol-
85 dered joint for litz wires
0.5 … 1.5 mm2
Lock screw

Electrical connection (parallel connection example)

Non-explosive area Explosive area The coils are connected in parallel in the mating connector
Valve: coils or to the amplifier (see figure).
Control electronics Mating connector A B For serial connection, contacts B and C have to be
connected.
A
C The bridge E-F can be used for electrical recognition of
the correct connection of the connector or for cable break
B detection.
D
Electrical control from A (+) to D (–) provides for the direc-
E tion of flow P → A and B → T. Reverse electrical control
F provides for direction of flow P → B and A → T.
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Characteristic curves (measured with HLP32, ϑOil = 40 °C ± 5 °C)

Flow/load function (tolerance ±10 %) with 100 % command value signal
Notice:
Observe the flow values in max. command value range (see tolerance field
of the flow/signal function)
200 8
7 Ordering Rated flow Curve
code
6
100 5 5 l/min 1
90 5
75 10 10 l/min 2
70
60 4
50 20 20 l/min 3
45
40 3 30 30 l/min 4
30 45 45 l/min 5
Flow in l/min →

60 60 l/min 6
20 2
15 75 75 l/min 7
90 90 l/min 8
10 1
8
∆p = Valve pressure differential
(inlet pressure pP minus
5
load pressure pL minus
return flow pressure pT)

1
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 100 200 300
Valve pressure differential in bar →

Tolerance field of the flow/signal function at constant valve pressure differential ∆p

P → A; B → T
110
Flow in % 100
90
80

60

40
Tolerance
20 field
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20 -5

5 20 40 60 80 100
Typical flow
20 Command
curve
value in %
40

60

80
90
100
110
P → B; A → T
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Characteristic curves (measured with HLP32, ϑOil = 40 °C ± 5 °C)

Transition function with pressure rating 315 bar, step response without flow
Rated flow 5, 10, 20 l/min Rated flow 30 l/min
100 100
90 90
80 80
Spool stroke in % →

Spool stroke in % →
70 70
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10

0 10 20 0 10 20
Time in ms → Time in ms →
40 bar 70 bar 140 bar 210 bar 315 bar

Frequency response with pressure rating 315 bar, stroke frequency without flow
Rated flow 5, 10, 20 l/min Rated flow 30 l/min
5 –315 5 –315
0 –270 0 –270
Amplitude ratio in dB →

Amplitude ratio in dB →

–3 –3
Phase angle in ° →

Phase angle in ° →
–5 –225 –5 –225

–10 –180 –10 –180

–15 –135 –15 –135

–20 –90 –20 –90

–25 –45 –25 –45

–30 0 –30 0
10 20 50 100 200 500 700 10 20 50 100 200 500 700
Frequency in Hz → Frequency in Hz →
±5 % XeN ±25 % XeN ±100 % XeN

Dependency of the frequency f at –90 ° on the operating pressure p and the inlet amplitude
Rated flow 5, 10, 20 l/min Rated flow 30 l/min
100 100
90 90
Inlet amplitude in % →

Inlet amplitude in % →

80 80
70 70
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 325
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 325
Frequency with phase angle –90° in Hz → Frequency with phase angle –90° in Hz →
40 bar 70 bar 140 bar 210 bar 315 bar
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Characteristic curves (measured with HLP32, ϑOil = 40 °C ± 5 °C)

Transition function with pressure rating 315 bar, step response without flow
Rated flow 45 l/min Rated flow 60 l/min
100 100
90 90
80 80
Spool stroke in % →

Spool stroke in % →
70 70
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10

0 10 20 30 40 0 10 20 30 40
Time in ms → Time in ms →

40 bar 70 bar 140 bar 210 bar 315 bar

Frequency response with pressure rating 315 bar, stroke frequency without flow
Rated flow 45 l/min Rated flow 60 l/min
5 5

0 0
Amplitude ratio in dB →

Amplitude ratio in dB →

–3 –3
Phase angle in ° →

Phase angle in ° →
–5 –5

–10 –10
–150 –150
–15 –15
–120 –120
–20 – 90 –20 – 90
– 60 – 60
–25 –25
– 30 – 30
–30 0 –30 0
2 10 20 50 100 200 300 700 2 10 20 50 100 200 300 700
Frequency in Hz → Frequency in Hz →
±5 % XeN ±25 % XeN ±100 % XeN

Dependency of the frequency f at –90 ° on the operating pressure p and the inlet amplitude

Rated flow 45 l/min Rated flow 60 l/min

100 100
90 90
Inlet amplitude in % →

Inlet amplitude in % →

80 80
70 70
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 325 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 325
Frequency with phase angle –90° in Hz → Frequency with phase angle –90° in Hz →
40 bar 70 bar 140 bar 210 bar 315 bar
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Characteristic curves (measured with HLP32, ϑOil = 40 °C ± 5 °C)

Transition function with pressure rating 315 bar, step response without flow
Rated flow 75 l/min Rated flow 90 l/min
100 100
90 90
80 80
Spool stroke in % →

Spool stroke in % →
70 70
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10

0 10 20 30 40 0 10 20 30 40
Time in ms → Time in ms →

40 bar 70 bar 140 bar 210 bar 315 bar

Frequency response with pressure rating 315 bar, stroke frequency without flow
Rated flow 75 l/min Rated flow 90 l/min
5 5

0 0
Amplitude ratio in dB →

Amplitude ratio in dB →

–3 –3
Phase angle in ° →

Phase angle in ° →
–5 –5

–10 –10
–150 –150
–15 –15
–120 –120
–20 – 90 –20 –90
– 60 –60
–25 –25
– 30 –30
–30 0 –30 0
2 10 20 50 100 200 300 700 2 10 20 50 100 200 300 700
Frequency in Hz → Frequency in Hz →
±5 % XeN ±25 % XeN ±100 % XeN

Dependency of the frequency f at –90 ° on the operating pressure p and the inlet amplitude

Rated flow 75 l/min Rated flow 90 l/min

100 100
90 90
Inlet amplitude in % →

Inlet amplitude in % →

80 80
70 70
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 325 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 325
Frequency with phase angle –90° in Hz → Frequency with phase angle –90° in Hz →

40 bar 70 bar 140 bar 210 bar 315 bar

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Dimensions (dimensions in mm)

3 2 1
15 95 68

32
96
80

64
60
0,01/100

Rzmax 4

10
9,5
Required surface quality
of the valve contact M6
surface 9
10 4 6 7 5 8

3,7
25,5
11

9,5

F1 P F2 P
X Y
A B
X A B Y
68

T T1

65
F4 F3 T1
T
105

1 Cap
12,5 24
2 Mating connector (separate order, see page 7)

1,5
102
3 Space required for removing the mating connector, 127
additionally observe the bending radius of the
connection line
4 Exchangeable filter element, material no.: R900306843 Subplates (separate order) with porting pattern according to
5 Profile seal for filter screw M16 x 1.5 ISO 4401-05-05-0-05, see data sheet 45100.
Material no.: R900012503 (FKM seal)
Notice:
6 Name plate
Subplates are no components in the sense of
7 Identical seal rings for ports P, A, B, T and T1
directive 2014/34/EU and can be used after the manufacturer
8 Identical seal rings for ports X and Y of the overall system has conducted an assessment of the
Ports X and Y are also pressurized in case of "internal" risk of ignition. The "G...J3" versions are free from aluminum
pilot oil supply and return. and/or magnesium and galvanized.
9 Machined valve contact surface; porting pattern
according to ISO 4401-05-05-0-05
Port T1 is optional and is recommended for
reducing the pressure drop from B → T with rated
flows > 45 l/min.
10 Valve mounting screws (included in the scope of
delivery); for reasons of stability, exclusively use the
following valve mounting screws:
4 hexagon socket head cap screws
ISO 4762-M6x70-10.9-flZn-240h-L
(friction coefficient 0.09 – 0.14 according to VDA 235-101)
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Flushing plate with porting pattern according to ISO 4401-05-05-0-05 (dimensions in mm)

Symbol
T P X A B Y T1

Ordering code and further information

– Material number: R900912450

46,5
40,5
– Weight: 2 kg
– Identical seal rings for ports P, A, B, T and T1
– Identical seal rings for ports X and Y

9,5
– Mounting screws (included in the scope of delivery);
for reasons of stability, exclusively use the following
mounting screws:
4 hexagon socket head cap screws
ISO 4762-M6x50-10.9-flZn-240h-L
(friction coefficient 0.09 – 0.14 according to VDA 235-101)

Notice
Before assembly and operation, please observe the
information in the 29583-XN-B operating instructions.

Further information

Subplates Data sheet 45100

Hydraulic fluids on mineral oil basis Data sheet 90220
Environmentally compatible hydraulic fluids Data sheet 90221
Flame-resistant, water-free hydraulic fluids Data sheet 90222
Flame-resistant hydraulic fluids - containing water (HFAE, HFAS, HFB, HFC) Data sheet 90223
Directional servo valve with mechanical position feedback Operating instructions 29583-XN-B
Selection of filters www.boschrexroth.com/filter
Information on available spare parts www.boschrexroth.com/spc
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Notes

Bosch Rexroth AG © This document, as well as the data, specifications and other
Hydraulics information set forth in it, are the exclusive property of Bosch Rexroth AG.
Zum Eisengießer 1 It may not be reproduced or given to third parties without its consent.
97816 Lohr am Main, Germany The data specified above only serve to describe the product. No
Phone +49 (0) 93 52 / 18-0 statements concerning a certain condition or suitability for a certain
Fax +49 (0) 93 52 / 18-23 58 application can be derived from our information. The information given
[email protected] does not release the user from the obligation of own judgment and
www.boschrexroth.de verification. It must be remembered that our products are subject to a
natural process of wear and aging.
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Notes

Bosch Rexroth AG © This document, as well as the data, specifications and other
Hydraulics information set forth in it, are the exclusive property of Bosch Rexroth AG.
Zum Eisengießer 1 It may not be reproduced or given to third parties without its consent.
97816 Lohr am Main, Germany The data specified above only serve to describe the product. No
Phone +49 (0) 93 52 / 18-0 statements concerning a certain condition or suitability for a certain
Fax +49 (0) 93 52 / 18-23 58 application can be derived from our information. The information given
[email protected] does not release the user from the obligation of own judgment and
www.boschrexroth.de verification. It must be remembered that our products are subject to a
natural process of wear and aging.
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Notes

Bosch Rexroth AG © This document, as well as the data, specifications and other
Hydraulics information set forth in it, are the exclusive property of Bosch Rexroth AG.
Zum Eisengießer 1 It may not be reproduced or given to third parties without its consent.
97816 Lohr am Main, Germany The data specified above only serve to describe the product. No
Phone +49 (0) 93 52 / 18-0 statements concerning a certain condition or suitability for a certain
Fax +49 (0) 93 52 / 18-23 58 application can be derived from our information. The information given
[email protected] does not release the user from the obligation of own judgment and
www.boschrexroth.de verification. It must be remembered that our products are subject to a
natural process of wear and aging.