Directional control valves SB12-LS RE 64 386-B2/12.

05

for mobile applications

Product-specific Instructions
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What you need to know about these Operating Instructions

These Operating Instructions apply to Rexroth directional control and control valves for mobile control units and con-
sist of the following three parts.

Part I General Information RE 64 020-B1

Part II Product-specific Instructions RE 64 386-B2

Part III Technical Datasheet 1987 760 512

Important: The illustrations on the cover only represent a few of the possible valve options.
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Contents
1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Validity of these Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3 Supplementary basic safety advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.1 Information on the nameplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Additional nameplates on the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 Special ancillary dangers and protective measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4 Assembly and (initial) start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4.1 Safety advice for assembly and bringing into first use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.3 Making the hydraulic connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Making the electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.5 Actuation of electric and electro-hydraulic valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.6 Bringing into (first) use, subsequent bringing into use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.7 Retrofitting and conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.8 Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.1 Switching positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2 Operating valves with a mechanical lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 Operating valves for electro-magnetic actuation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.4 Operating valves with electro-hydraulic actuation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.5 Adjusting the secondary pressure relief valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.6 Adjusting the volume flow at the individual pressure balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6 Trouble-shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.1 Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8 Accessories and replacement parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

8.1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.2 Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.3 Contact for ordering accessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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1 Scope of delivery
For details regarding the scope of delivery applicable to your valve model, please generally
refer to the Technical Datasheet for this valve (Part III of these Operating Instructions).
As an OEM customer, you will find the exact scope of delivery in the offer drawing of this
valve, in individual cases, Bosch Rexroth will provide further information.

2 Validity of these Operating Instructions

These product-specific instructions apply to all valves type SB12-LS, independently of their
date of production, until a new version of this document is issued.
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3 Supplementary basic safety advice

3.1 Information on the nameplate

Important The details on the nameplate apply to the valve in its delivery condition. If conversions have
been made to the valve that effect its delivery condition, the details stated on the nameplate
may possibly no longer apply to your valve.

By comparing the material number of the valve stated on the nameplate and the details on
the offer drawing, make sure that these operating instructions apply to your product.
In case of doubt please contact Bosch Rexroth AG.
Apart from the manufacturer’s brand (Bosch or Rexroth), the 10-digit material number
(0 52. ... ... or R 917 ... ...) and the country of origin, the nameplate of Bosch or Rexroth
SB12-LS directional control valves manufactured before April 2005, only contains informa-
tion for internal purposes of Bosch Rexroth AG. For valves manufactured after April 2005,
the year and week of manufacture are stated on the nameplate as follows:
YY w XX
YY = Year of manufacture, XX = calendar week
Example:
05 w 15 = Year of manufacture 2005, calendar week 15

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Nameplate of valves manufactured before January 2004.
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Nameplate of valves manufactured after January 2004.

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3.2 Additional nameplates on the product

Other labelling on the product is solely intended for internal purposes of Bosch Rexroth AG.
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3.3 Special ancillary dangers and protective measures

! DANGER This symbol of danger indicates high risk, danger of loss of life or of serious injury

Danger zone Ancillary danger Protective measure(s), safety instructions

Sharp edges on the Danger of cutting limbs Only touch the valve wearing safety gloves.
valve housing, on
threads on the valve,
on the valve spool

Intermediate space Danger of crushing limbs Do not reach into the space between the control
between control ele- element and the valve housing.
ment and valve hous-
ing

Valve housing Danger of injury due to parts flung Carefully remove the screw plugs.
out by spring force during removal
When loosening screw plugs, always exert strong
of screw plugs on the valve when
counter-pressure!
disassembling

Valve housing, Danger of burning on hot surfaces Only touch the valve wearing safety gloves.
valve solenoid, during operation Before beginning work on the valve, put it out of
plug connector operation and allow it to cool down.

3.3.1 Advice on use

The valves must be used only for the purpose specified in Part III, Technical Datasheet. If
you wish to use the valve for purposes other than those specified in the Technical Datasheet,
please contact Bosch Rexroth AG before doing so.
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4 Assembly and (initial) start-up

4.1 Safety advice for assembly and bringing
into first use
Please observe the safety instructions in Part I, General Information in 6 Assembly and brin-
ging into first use.

4.2 Assembly
4.2.1 Assemble the individual valve modules into a valve manifold
Tools required:
Ø Torque spanner, size 13,
suitable for a tightening torque of 30 Nm
Ø Cleaning agent: Grindstone or oil stone, oil-soaked cleaning cloth

Material required:
Ø Connecting plate with O-ring, backup ring and spacing washer (0.1 mm)
Ø Valve modules each with a seal kit with O-ring and spacing washer (0.1 mm)
Ø End plate
Ø Three tie rods with nuts
You will find the specification of the tie rods and their material numbers that are required
for the number of valve modules used in the Offer drawing and/or the Technical
Datasheet. Only specified tie rods of strength class 10.9 may be used!

Assembly pre-condition:
All sealing surfaces and sealing elements must be clean and dry, clean with a cleaning agent
if necessary.

Installing the connecting plate

1. Oil the tie rods and nuts (for later use).
2. Manually screw in the tie rod screws to
the bottom of the threaded hole.
3. When re-using already used connecting
plates:
Push the spacing washer onto the tie rod
screw (2).
4. Insert shuttle valve into port Y without jam-
ming, dimension X must be 0.5 mm.
5. Insert O-rings into ports P, Y and R, addi-
tionally insert a backup ring into Y.
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Installing the valve module(s).

1. Fit the valve module intended for the
position corresponding with the speci-
fication of the vehicle manufacturer
onto the tie rods.
2. When re-using already used valve
modules: Push the spacing washer
onto the tie rod screw (2). The
embossments of the valve modules
must not be reworked.
3. Insert shuttle valve into port Y with-
out jamming, dimension X must be
0.5 mm.
4. Insert O-rings into ports P, Y and R.
5. Assemble all other valve modules in
the same manner.

Installing the end plate.

1. Push the end plate onto the tie rods and twist the nuts onto the tie rods by hand.
2. Align the valve modules lying horizontally on the work plate.

Tightening the nuts

1. Tighten the tie rod nuts in the order (1) (2) (3) with the tightening torque stated in the
illustration.

4.2.2 Installing the actuating elements

For instructions on the assembly of the mechanical and electromagnetic actuating elements,
please refer to the Repair Manual SB12-LS.

4.2.3 Attaching the valve manifold

To fasten an assembled valve manifold to a supporting surface, the connecting plate (CP)
and end plate (EP) are each equipped with the M8 threaded holes.
Drill holes must be made in the supporting surface, through which the fastening bolts are
passed, see illustration. An oblong hole must be made in X direction, either on the CP or the
EP side, which enables the compensation of the tolerance range stated in the table.
In Y direction the positions of the holes and their diameters must be chosen such that a toler-
ance range of ±0.3 mm can be compensated.
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Supporting surface
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1 Connecting plate (CP)

2 First directional control
valve
� 3 Last directional control
valve
4 End plate (EP)

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Fastening holes in the supporting surface

D Y

[mm] Ymin [mm] Ymax [mm]

9 +0.2 93.7 94.3

Dimen- Number of directional control valves in the valve manifold

sion X
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Xmin [mm] 63.6 103.4 143.2 183.0 222.8 262.6 302.4 342.2 382.0

Xmax [mm] 64.3 104.5 144.5 184.6 224.7 264.8 304.9 345.0 385.1

Requirements relating to the screw connection and the supporting surface

Strength Tightening Screw-in depth max. surface Minimum level-

class torque in CP/EP roughness ness of support-
[Nm] [mm] Rz, max of the ing surface
supporting [mm]
surface [µm]

8.8 20+4
8 … 11 63 0.1
10.9 30+6

• Observe requirements relating to the supporting surface.

• Only fasten the valve manifold with M8 bolts of one of the stated qualities.
• Tighten the fastening bolts with the respective tightening torque stated in the table.
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4.3 Making the hydraulic connection

Depending on the type the valves are equipped with cylindrical metric (M) or cylindrical Whit-
worth connection thread (G).
Sealing takes place, depending on the type, either by means of a cutting ring connector to
DIN 3852-1 or DIN 3852-2 or O-rings to ISO 6149-1.
For details regarding your valve, please refer to the material number of the valve in the Tech-
nical Datasheet or the Offer Drawing.
Always fit the cutting rings according to the instructions of the manufacturer of the respective
cutting ring connector.
For tightening torque values please refer to the following tables.

Thread M M M M M M M M
size 10×1 12×1.5 14×1.5 16×1.5 18×1.5 20×1.5 22×1.5 26×1.5

Tigh-
tening
18 +2 25 +3 45 +5 55 +6 70 +7 125 +13 125 +13 180 +20
torque
[Nm]

Thread M M
G 1/8 G 1/4 G 3/8 G 1/2 G 3/4
size 27×2 33×2

Tigh-
tening
180 +20 310 +30 18 +2 35 +4 70 +7 90 +9 180 +20
torque
[Nm]

4.4 Making the electrical connection

! CAUTION Possible functional impairment!

For the electrical connection, only those plug connectors stated in the Technical Data-
sheet may be used.
Observe the manufacturer’s assembly instructions for the plug connector!
Before first use, check whether the voltage corresponds with the values stated in the
offer drawing and whether the total of the expected solenoid currents is less than or
equal to the load rating of the power supply.
The plug connectors may not be connected or disconnected until they have been de-
energised.

Risk of a light electric shock!

Connecting valve solenoids when energised can lead to temporary interruption, induc-
tive voltage peaks and light electric shocks. Therefore, only connect valve solenoids
when de-energised.

For information with regard to the correct assignment of the connections, please refer to the
Offer Drawing. For information on the prescribed type of connector and its specification, ple-
ase refer to the Technical Datasheet.
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! CAUTION Possible functional impairment!

Danger of injury due to possible unexpected movement of connected hydraulic consu-
mers!
Malfunctions occur in case of interchanged connectors, which may cause unexpected
movement of connected hydraulic consumers.
Therefore, check the correct assignment of the connectors to the respective valve
solenoids after completion of the connecting work.

4.5 Actuation of electric and electro-hydraulic valves

For information regarding the electrical actuation of the valves and the adjustment of the
operating parameters (parametrising) of electro-hydraulic valves to the requirements of the
system, please refer to the interface specifications stated in the table.

Valve type Actuation Interface specification with material no.

SB12-LS-EHS SPA/PWM/ Technical Information EHS08 for directional control val-

CAN-Bus ves SB12/23-LS, Y 520 700 021

SB12-LS-EM1 12 V DC Interface specification on the switching solenoid see Tech-

nical Datasheet
24 V DC

SB12-LS-EM2 12 V DC Interface specification on the proportional solenoid for

directional control valve SB12-LS-EM2, Y 830 304 237

24 V DC Interface specification on the proportional solenoid for

directional control valve SB12-LS-EM2, Y 830 304 247

4.6 Bringing into (first) use, subsequent bringing into use

4.6.1 Before bringing into first use
Please observe the general information on the purity of the pressure fluid in Part I, General
Instructions.

4.6.2 Venting the hydraulic system

Before bringing into first operation, the valve housing must be completely filled with pressure
fluid.

! DANGER Danger of material damage, risk of injury

Air enclosed in hydraulic systems can, during operation, lead to the components being
caused to oscillate, resulting in them hitting the stops and being damaged. Unexpec-
ted swinging of actuators can lead to a risk of injury.
Therefore you must make sure that any air has been fully evacuated from the system
before bringing into first operation. This can occur by means of allowing a small flow of
pressure fluid Q pump ≤20 l/min to flow through in all switching positions.
Please be sure to observe the information on venting in the Operating instructions of
the vehicle.
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4.6.3 Carrying out the function test

This function test must take place according to the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions, see
Operating instructions of the vehicle.
The following applies in any case: Always increase the pressure slowly, terminate the func-
tion test immediately in case of any leakage!

4.7 Retrofitting and conversion

For certain applications it may be necessary to retrofit or convert the valve.

Important If modifications have been made to the valve that effect its delivery condition, these modifi-
cations must be documented. If necessary, the details stated on the nameplate may possibly
need to be adapted to the new condition of the valve.

4.8 Disassembly
4.8.1 Safety instructions for disassembly

! DANGER Danger of environmental and material damage, risk of injury

For disassembly, the safety instructions in Part I, General Information in 3.4 Ancillary
dangers and protective measures and in 7.2 Safety during maintenance tasks corres-
pondingly apply.
Additionally there is a danger of injury on sharp-edged, mechanically pre-loaded or
pressurised components.
Wear safety gloves and safety goggles!

4.8.2 Removing the valve manifold from the vehicle

Remove the valve manifold from the vehicle according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Place the removed valve manifold onto a clean, stable and safe support.

4.8.3 Disassembling the valve manifold

Tools required:
Ø Open-ended or ring spanner, size 13
Ø Cleaning agent: Grindstone or oil stone, oil-soaked cleaning cloth
Ø Permanent marker to number the valve modules
Ø Clean collecting trough for the collection of discharging pressure fluid

Dismantling the manifold

1. Consecutively number all manifold
elements with a permanent marker,
beginning with the end plate.
2. Place the valve manifold in a clean
collecting trough to collect any
residues of discharging pressure
fluid.
3. Loosen the nuts on the tie rods and
pull the individual modules over the
tie rods.
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Important Adhesive forces may act between the individual manifold segments.

4. Remove the O-rings and the back-up ring

from ports P, Y and R of the connecting
plate.
5. Remove the O-rings from ports P, Y and R of
the valve modules.
6. Remove the shuttle valve from port Y.
7. If necessary, screw tie rod screws (1), (2)
and (3) out of the connecting plate.

Clean the flange surfaces

1. When cleaning the flange surfaces prevent
any dirt from entering the holes.
2. Remove any adhesive spacing elements
from the flange surfaces.
3. Free all flange surfaces of the connecting
plate, end plate and valve modules from
contaminants, dirt, paint residues and rust.
4. Strip the flange surface with an oil stone.
5. Check that the sealing surfaces for O-rings
on the flange surface and on the undercut of the flange surface are not damaged. In
case of damage the respective manifold element must be replaced with a new one!
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5 Operation
5.1 Switching positions
5.1.1 Valves with 2 switching positions
Valves with valve spool variant L50.2 have 2 switching positions that are marked in the
hydraulic symbol by 0 and 2.

0 2

Valve spool variant L50.2

5.1.2 Valves with 3 switching positions

Valves with valve spool variants L10, L20, L30 and L50 have 3 switching positions that are
marked in the hydraulic symbols by 0, 1 and 2.

Valve spool variant L10

Valve spool variant L20

Valve spool variant L30

Valve spool variant L50

Valve spool variant L30 EM

5.1.3 Valves with 4 switching positions

Valves with valve spool variant L70 have 4 switching positions that are marked in the hydrau-
lic symbol by 0, 1, 2 and F.

Valve spool variant L70

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5.2 Operating valves with a mechanical lever

5.2.1 Valves with a mechanical lever and 3 switching positions
When the operating lever is not actuated, the valve is always in switching position 0, see
5.1.2 Valves with 3 switching positions.
When the operating lever is actuated such that the valve spool is pressed into the valve, the
valve switches to switching position 2 as long as the operating lever remains actuated. Upon
release of the operating lever the valve automatically returns to switching position 0.
When the operating lever is actuated such that the valve spool is drawn slightly out of the
valve, the valve switches to switching position 1 as long as the operating lever remains
actuated. Upon release of the operating lever the valve automatically returns to switching
position 0.

5.2.2 Valves with a mechanical lever and 4 switching positions

When the operating lever is not actuated, the valve is always in switching position 0, see
5.1.3 Valves with 4 switching positions.
When the operating lever is actuated such that the valve spool is pressed into the valve, the
valve initially switches to switching position 2. When the operating lever is released again,
the valve automatically returns to switching position 0.
When the operating lever is actuated further beyond position 2, the noticeable resistance
point, the valve switches to switching position F, the operating lever engages, valve and oper-
ating lever remain in position F. Pulling the operating lever disengages it and the valve is reset
to switching position 0 via switching position 2.
When the operating lever is actuated such that the valve spool is drawn slightly out of the
valve, the valve switches to switching position 1 as long as the operating lever remains
actuated. Upon release of the operating lever the valve automatically returns to switching
position 0.

5.3 Operating valves for electro-magnetic actuation

5.3.1 Valves with 2 switching positions (switching/proportional)
Valves for electro-magnetic actuation with 2 switching positions are equipped with an EM1
switching solenoid or an EM2 proportional solenoid.
When the solenoid is not energised, the valve is always in switching position 0, see
5.1.1 Valves with 2 switching positions. By energising the solenoid, the valve switches to
switching position 2. In the case of the EM2 proportional solenoid the positions are reached
according to the strength of current flowing through the solenoid.
The proportional solenoid should not be actuated with constant DC voltage, but by timed
actuation via dither signal, see Technical Datasheet. There you will also find information on
the relationship between avaerage current intensity and spool travel or volume flow.

5.3.2 Valves with 3 switching positions (switching/proportional)

Valves for electro-magnetic actuation with 3 switching positions are equipped with two EM1
switching solenoids or two EM2 proportional solenoids.
When the solenoids are not energised, the valve is always in switching position 0, see
5.1.2 Valves with 3 switching positions. When solenoid A is energised, the valve switches to
switching position 2, when solenoid B is energised, it switches to switching position 1.
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In the case of EM2 proportional solenoids the positions are reached according to the
strengths of current flowing through the solenoids.

Important Make sure that both magnets are not simultaneously energised, neither the switching soleno-
ids nor the proportional solenoids.

5.3.3 Using the auxiliary override

The solenoids of valves for electro-magnetic actuation are equipped with an auxiliary over-
ride. This auxiliary override can trigger the switching function of the valve in the event that the
solenoid is not energised (e.g. in case of power failure).
The auxiliary override is found on the side of the solenoid coil facing away from the valve and
is protected by a rubber cap.

! DANGER Danger of material damage, risk of injury

Only operate the auxiliary override if it can be ensured that no dangerous movement of
the connected hydraulic consumer can take place.

! CAUTION Possible functional impairment!

Do not operate the auxiliary override with sharp-edged tools!
There is a danger of damaging the rubber cap and therefore also the seal of the sole-
noid.
The auxiliary override is intended for manual operation only and must not be activated
by mechanical devices over long periods or placed permanently in a particular setting.
The auxiliary override is not intended for repeated manual operation!

Press the auxiliary override on the respective side in the direction of the valve housing either
by hand or with a rounded-edged tool.
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5.4 Operating valves with electro-hydraulic actuation

Please observe the Operating instructions of the vehicle issued by the vehicle manufacturer.
You will find more detailed information on the meaning of the adjustable valve parame-
ters and their programming in Technical information EHS08 for directional control valves
SB12/23-LS, Y 520 700 021.

5.5 Adjusting the secondary pressure relief valve

For valves equipped with secondary pressure relief valves in one or both working ports, the
respective maximum working pressure of the connected consumer can be adjusted in the
intended pressure range.
For this, please observe the Safety information in the Repair Manual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.
Procedure for the adjustment of the pressure relief valves:
1. Depressurise the system and connect the manometer to the consumer line at a suitable
point.
2. Activate the system, allow pressure to build up.
3. Actuate the directional control valve such that pressure is present at the desired work-
ing port.
4. Loosen the lock nut on the adjusting screw.
5. Twist the adjusting screw until the desired pressure is indicated, twisting to the right
increases the pressure, twisting to the left reduces it.
6. Tighten the lock nut again.
7. Deactivate and depressurise the system, remove the manometer and seal off the meas-
uring channel.

5.6 Adjusting the volume flow at the individual pressure

balance
For information with regard to the location and construction of the adjusting element for the
individual pressure balance, if present, please refer to the Technical Datasheet.
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6 Trouble-shooting

! DANGER Risk of injury

All trouble-shooting work must only be carried out when the system is de-energised
and depressurised.
If the pressure fluid level in the tank is higher than the valve, then the tank must be
emptied before beginning work, or shut-off valves must be closed in all lines leading
to the valve.

Fault number, fault Cause of fault Remedy

1 Pressure fluid Valve housing leaking at spool Renew seals, see Repair Manual SB12-LS,
escaping at valve RDE 64 386-R1.
Valve housing leaking at the catch point

Valve housing leaking at check valve, seal-
ing plug with O-ring sucked in and dam-
aged in case of under-pressure
Renew sealing plug and O-ring, see Repair
Manual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1. Make
sure the pump pressure is > 0.6 bar. Equip
actuators generating under-pressure with
anti-cavitation valves or install valve with anti-
cavitation function.

Screw plugs leaking Tighten screw plugs, renew copper sealing

rings if necessary.
For O-ring seals:
Do not tighten screw plug, renew seals.

Valve housing leaking Remove valve and replace it with a new one.

Connections leading to the actuator leak- Check seals, renew if necessary. Check tight-
ing (screw sockets, screw connections) ening torques, see Technical Datasheet and/
or Offer drawing.

2 Pressure fluid Pipe or hose lines damaged Renew pipe or hose lines.
escaping at valve
supply lines Pipe or hose lines have come loose Tighten screw connections with the specified
tightening torque, see Technical Datasheet
and/or Offer drawing.

Union nuts or thread damaged Renew damaged valve module.

Union nuts insufficiently tightened Tighten union nuts with the specified tighten-
ing torque.
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Fault number, fault Cause of fault
3 Pressure fluid Seals in flange surface damaged
escaping between
the valve modules
Dirt entry upon assembly of the valve mani- Dismantle valve manifold, clean flange
fold
Valve housing leaking at flange surface
Tightening torque of tie rods too low
Spacing between valve modules too large
4 Hydraulic function Air in the pressure fluid
disturbed
5 Spool cannot be Mechanical fault
mechanically dis-
placed Control elements, linkage or Bowden
cable defective or incorrectly assembled
Spool jamming in case of radial twisting
Spool twisting impermissibly in valve with
engage function
Spool jamming
Tie rods have been tightened with too
great a tightening torque
Oil temperature too high and/or too great
a temperature difference between the
pressure fluid and the valve body, causing
blocking due to dissimilar heat expansion
of spool and valve body
Insufficient clearance between the valve
modules, embossments in the flange sur-
face damaged
Dirt or foreign particles introduced during Visually inspect the connectors to the actua-
the assembly of the connections leading to tor, remove foreign particles with a magnet or
the actuator are jamming the spool
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Remedy
Renew seals, see Repair Manual SB12-LS,
RDE 64 386-R1.
surface, see Repair Manual SB12-LS,
RDE 64 386-R1.
Renew damaged valve module.
Check tightening torques, see Repair Man-
ual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1 and/or Offer
drawing and Technical Datasheet.
Dismantle valve manifold, make spacing
with spacing washer, see Repair Manual
SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.
Vent hydraulic system, see 4.6.2 Venting the
hydraulic system.
Check actuators for smooth running.
Ensure torque-free actuation, observe per-
missible torque when assembling, see Offer
drawing.
Loosen nuts and tie rods and re-tighten with
specified tightening torque, see Repair Man-
ual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1 and/or Offer
drawing and Technical Datasheet.
Check cooler function, oil supply and pump
pressure in neutral position.
Avoid temperature shock, for information refer
to the Technical Datasheet and/or the Offer
drawing.
Dismantle valve manifold, increase spacing
with washers or adhesive elements, see
Repair Manual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.
tweezers. In case of jammed foreign particles,
replace the valve module with a new one.
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Fault number, fault Cause of fault Remedy

6 Model with EM Too low solenoid current or none at all, Check power supply and operating point Q/I,
(electro-magnetic incorrect operating point (solenoid current see Technical Datasheet. Check plug-in con-
actuation): not adapted to oil flow) nector.
Spool does not react
Solenoid coil defective after exceeding Check solenoid current, see Technical
to electrical actuation
permissible current Datasheet and/or Offer drawing.
EM1-(on/off) valves: Replace solenoid coil
with a new one.
Other types: Remove valve module and
replace it with a new one.

7 Model with EHS Incorrect EHS control signal on CAN bus Check EHS fault memory, see Technical
(electro-hydraulic or none at all Information EHS08 for directional control
actuation): valves SB12/23-LS, Y 520 700 021 and/
or the Operating instructions of the vehicle
Valve does not react
manufacturer.
to reference value
No pilot control See chap. 5.5 in Technical Informa-
tion EHS08 for directional control valves
SB12/23-LS, Y 520 700 021.

Undersupply (pump pressure too low) Ensure minimum pump pressure, see Techni-
cal Datasheet.

Pressure reducing valve jamming (end Remove end plate and replace it with a new
plate) one.

Undersupply due to soiled filter Replace filter, see Repair Manual SB12-LS,
RDE 64 386-R1.

EHS pilot valve soiled Replace valve module with a new one.

8 For valves in single No load sensing pressure signal to input Check shuttle valve in flange surface for
operation: pressure balance and/or to control pump, smooth running. Actuate second parallel valve
shuttle valve jamming to check.
No pressure or no oil
flow at actuator when
Oil temperature too low, viscosity too high Keep to correct viscosity range, see Technical
spool is displaced,
Datasheet.
substantially delayed
pressure build-up Orifice closed, adjustment button mal- Open orifice, re-adjust adjustment button in
adjusted depressurised condition, see Repair Manual
SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.

Pressure of main or secondary pressure Increase relief pressure setting for PRV to
relief valve set too low prevent oil leakage to tank.

Pilot pressure valve in connecting plate Flush pressure valve: Set low pressure and
soiled, therefore leaking actuate directional control valve.

Input pressure balance (in the connecting Check well running of pressure balance valve
plate) not closing, jamming or remedy as stated under Fault number 5,
Spool jamming.

Individual pressure balance of directional Dismantle and clean pressure balance, see
control valve jamming due to contamina- Repair Manual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.
tion
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Fault number, fault Cause of fault Remedy

9 For valves in paral- Oil flow flowing to actuator with mini- Reduce spool displacement, close orifice,
lel operation: mum pressure due to undersupply and/or increase pump oil flow by increasing speed or
exhausted pump oil flow larger pump.
No pressure or no oil
flow at actuator when
spool is displaced,
substantially delayed
pressure build-up

10 Free movement Stroke limitation in actuator, incorrect actu- Check free movement, free movement posi-
position not reached ating direction used tion is reached when the spool is pressed
11 mm into the housing.

Too low actuating force at pressure point Check actuating force, minimum value 400 N,
see Technical Datasheet.

11 Spool returns too Spool jamming See further up under Spool jamming.
slowly or not at all
Spool held by flow force caused by large Reduce oil flow from actuator to tank, use
oil flow valve with stronger reset spring.

12 Neutral circulation No load sensing relief

pressure too high
Spool not in neutral position Check protrusion dimension at actuator.

Shuttle valve jamming at flange surface Actuate second parallel valve to check.
Replace defective shuttle valve, see Repair
Manual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.

Return line pressure too high Disconnect return line from common return
line pipe, use separate return line pipe or
increase line cross-section.

Reversing spool of input pressure balance Dismantle and clean pressure balance, Repair
with ∆p-changeover is soiled and jamming Manual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.

Input pressure balance jamming Check smooth running of pressure balance

valve or remedy as stated under Fault number
5, Spool jamming.

13 Movement on Spool not in neutral position Check protrusion dimension at actuator.

actuator despite neu-
tral position Shut-off valve leaking Clean shut-off valve, see Repair Manual
SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.

Secondary PRV or shock valve leaking or Check set pressure at PRV, clean PRV, see
set too low Repair Manual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.

Slide valve has too much leakage Use other valve variant with shut-off valve,
leakage values see Technical Datasheet.
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Fault number, fault Cause of fault Remedy

14 No catch function Hydraulic disengage function (kickout) Check kickout pressure, if necessary install
responding valve with greater kickout pressure.

Reset force in actuator too great Make sure that no pre-load force is present in
neutral position and that, independently of the
position, no torque acts on the actuator.

Loose engagement element Tighten fastening screws of spring cap with

specified tightening torque, see Offer dra-
wing.

15 Disengaging force Spool jamming See further up under Spool jamming.

too great
Spool impermissibly twisted (impermis- Ensure torque-free actuation, observe permis-
sible for valves with catch function) sible torque when assembling, see Offer dra-
wing.

Too much engagement force selected set Install valve with lower engagement force.

16 No hydr. disenga- Spool jamming See further up under Spool jamming.

ging function (kick-
out) Spool impermissibly twisted Ensure torque-free actuation, observe permis-
sible torque when assembling, see Offer dra-
wing.

Valve with too high disengaging force Install valve with lower disengaging force.
selected

Dirt in pressure valve Remove valve module and replace it with a

new one.

Return line pressure too high Check return line pressure, see information in
the Technical Datasheet.

Loose catch element Tighten fastening screws of spring cap with

specified tightening torque, see Offer dra-
wing.

17 Oil flow not Adjustment button of orifice is mal- Re-adjust adjustment button, see Repair
adjustable adjusted Manual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.

Pressure balance jamming See further up under Spool jamming.

Damping throttle in pressure balance Dismantle and clean pressure balance, see
soiled Repair Manual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.

18 Too low oil flow ∆p of input pressure balance in connecting Install other connecting plate with higher ∆p
when spool fully dis- plate set too low or connecting plate with ∆p-changeover.
placed despite suf-
ficient power supply ∆p of pressure balance of valve module set Install other directional control valve
and open orifice too low with stronger pressure balance spring
(= higher ∆p).

Too high flow resistance from actuator to Check line cross-sections, increase if nec-
tank essary, use additional return line port in end
plate.
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Fault number, fault Cause of fault Remedy

19 For parallel opera- Pressure balance of valve module jamming See further up under Spool jamming.
tion:
Oil flow at actuator Damping throttle in pressure balance Dismantle and clean pressure balance, see
fluctuates depending soiled Repair Manual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.
on pressure
Shuttle valve in flange surface jamming Actuate second parallel valve to check.
Replace defective shuttle valve, see Repair
Manual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1.

Pump oil flow too low Reduce spool displacement, close orifice,
increase pump oil flow by increasing speed or
use of larger pump.

∆p gradation of input/individual pressure The ∆p gradation of the pressure balances

balance incorrectly sized must be designed such that the pressure dif-
ference at the individual pressure balance is
approx. 2 bar greater than at the input pres-
sure balance.

20 For systems with Pressure vibrations in load sensing line to Install one-way flow control valve in load sens-
control pump: pump controller ing line near valve manifold, lead pressure sig-
nal to pump without damping.
Pressure and oil flow
vibrating

21 For hydraulically Shut-off valve closes on inlet side in case Insert orifice in port to actuator, thus increas-
piloted check valve: of pressure drop due to varying load pres- ing pressure in draining oil flow.
sure (braking – driving)
Actuator rattling
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7 Maintenance
Maintenance involves inspection, servicing and repair work.
The valves are maintenance-free if the specified operating and ambient conditions are fol-
lowed. Regular servicing and maintenance work is therefore not necessary.
Repair work is only allowed to be carried out by workshops authorised by Bosch Rexroth AG
or by the respective vehicle manufacturer.

7.1 Repair
7.1.1 Contact for repair work
Contact for repair work:
Ø The vehicle manufacturer, see Operating instructions of the vehicle, in which the
Rexroth valve is installed.
Ø Your authorised Bosch Rexroth service facility.
The Repair Manual SB12-LS, RDE 64 386-R1, with detailed information, is made available
to authorised repair facilities.

7.1.2 Adapting an electro-hydraulic replacement valve to the system

When replacing a defective electro-hydraulic directional control valve module with a new
one, it may be necessary to adapt parameters before bringing it into operation. Normally, the
so-called CAN identifiers must be adapted according to the valve position in the manifold
(program the valve number). Depending on the system, it may be necessary to adapt other
parameters to the requirements of the system.
Please observe the available information on repairs in the Operating instructions of the
vehicle issued by the vehicle manufacturer.
You will find more information on the programming of the valve parameters and the corre-
sponding procedures in the Technical information EHS08 for directional control valves
SB12/23-LS, Y 520 700 021. You will find information on trouble-shooting in the Check list
for trouble-shooting, EHS for directional control valves SB12/23-LS, Y 520 700 039.
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8 Accessories and replacement parts

8.1 Accessories
You will find available accessories in Part III, Technical Datasheet.

8.2 Replacement parts

You will find replacement parts and their material numbers on the replacement parts
CD-ROM, HYparts 1987 760 010.

8.3 Contact for ordering accessories and replacement parts

Accessories and replacement parts can be ordered from
Ø the vehicle manufacturer (specialised dealer), see Operating instructions of the vehicle,
in which the Rexroth valve is installed.
Ø your Rexroth specialist dealer.
Find your nearest supplier on the Internet at www.boschrexroth.com/addresses.
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