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ELECTRO-PROPORTIONAL VALVES—PRESSURE CONTROLS

TS38-20 Proportional Pressure Relief Valve

DESCRIPTION
A screw-in, cartridge-style, direct acting, single stage, poppet-type hydraulic relief
valve, which can be infinitely adjusted across a prescribed range using a variable
electric input. Pressure output is proportional to DC current input. This valve is in-
tended for use as a pressure limiting device in demanding applications.

OPERATION
The TS38-20 blocks flow from 1 to 2 until sufficient pressure is present at 1 to offset
the electrically induced solenoid force. With no current applied to the solenoid, the
valve will free flow from 1 to 2.
Note: Tank pressure is additive to the pressure setting at a 1:1 ratio.
The optional manual override allows the valve to be set when the electric supply is
lost. The manual setting is added to the electric setting. To prevent the system from
being over-pressurized, the manual override should always be disengaged prior to
applying power to the coil.

FEATURES
• 12 and 24 volt coils standard. • Optional waterproof E-Coils rated up to IP69K.
• Industry common cavity. • Manual override optional.
RATINGS
ISO SYMBOL Pressure Rating: 248.2 bar (3600 psi); Proof Pressure: 268.9 bar (3900 psi)
Burst Pressure: 751.5 bar (10900 psi)
Electrical Parameters:
NOMINAL TYPICAL VALVE MAXIMUM
COIL
VOLTAGE RESISTANCE AT INDUCTANCE CONTROL
SERIES
(VDC) 20°C (68°F) (OHMS) (Mh) CURRENT (A)
12 7.2 ± 3% 141 1.10
D
24 28.8 ± 5% 626 0.55
PERFORMANCE
12 7.1 ± 3% 139 1.32
Pressure Drop vs. Flow Characteristic E
24 28.5 ± 5% 600 0.66
For Flow 1 to 2 with Coil De-energized
FLOW (gpm) Dither Frequency: 200 Hz or higher
0 1 2 3
22 PWM Frequency: 200 Hz
300
20
18
Flow Rating Port 1 to Port 2 (Coil De-Energized): 11.4 lpm (3 gpm)
PRESSURE (bar)

PRESSURE (psi)

A 250
16 A: P 20 bar/290 psi pressure drop (cartridge only)
14 200
12 B: P 10.3 bar/150 psi pressure drop (cartridge only)
10
B
150 C: P 5.5 bar/80 psi pressure drop (cartridge only)
8
6
100 Note: See Pressure Drop Curve.
C
4
2
50 Adjustable Pressure Range from Zero to Maximum Control Current:
0 0 A: 0–207 bar (0–3000 psi); B: 0–138 bar (0–2000 psi); C: 0–69 bar (0–1000 psi)
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Note: Minimum pressure setting is dependent on flow through the valve.
FLOW (lpm)
(See Pressure Drop Curve)
Internal Leakage: 1 ml/min (20 drops/minute) max. at 207 bar (3000 psi)
Relief Pressure vs. Temperature: -40 to 100°C (-40 to 212°F) with standard Buna N seals; -26 to 204°C
Current (DC) 250 Hz Dither (-15 to 400°F) with fluorocarbon seals; -54 to 107°C (-65 to 225°F) with
Relieving Pressure 1 to 2 polyurethane seals
250 3500
Filtration: See page 9.010.1
PRESSURE (psi)
PRESSURE (bar)

200 3000
A 2500 Fluids: Mineral-based or synthetics with lubricating properties at viscosities of
150
B 2000 7.4 to 420 cSt (50 to 2000 sus); See Temperature and Oil Viscosity, page 9.060.1
100 1500 Installation Recommendation: When possible, the valve should be mounted below
C 1000
50 the reservoir oil level. This will maintain oil in the armature preventing trapped air
500
instability. If this is not feasible, mount the valve horizontally for best results.
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Cavity: VC08-2; See page 9.108.1;
% of Maximum Control Current Cavity Tool: CT08-2XX; See page 8.600.1
Performance info. continued on following page. Seal Kit: SK08-2X-B; See page 8.650.1
Coil Nut: Part No. 4540560; Note: For E-coils manufactured prior to 1-1-04, for coil
nut info; See page 3.400.1

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TS38-20
PERFORMANCE (continued) DIMENSIONS
TYPICAL RELIEF PRESSURE VS. FLOW CHARACTERISTIC 1.84 1.62
DIA.
Typical Relieving Pressure Port 1 to Port 2
Pressure Range A - 0-206.8 bar (0-3000 psi)
46.7 41.1
B - 0-137.9 bar (0-2000 psi) C - 0-68.9 bar (0-1000 psi)
FLOW (LPM)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
3500

3000 Range A 200

2500
PRESSURE (PSI)

PRESSURE (BAR)
150
2000
Range B
1500 100
MANUAL 2.00
1000
Range C 50 OVERRIDE 50.8
500 OPTION
0 0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
TORQUE
FLOW (GPM)
3.03 4-5 ft-lbs
(5.4–6.8 Nm)
77.1
max.
Relief Pressure vs. Current 2.97 E-Coil
D-Coil vs. E-Coil 75.4 Std. Coil View
250 View
3500

200 3000
PRESSURE (bar)

PRESSURE (psi)

2500
150
D-Coil 2000

1500 TORQUE
100
E-Coil
19 – 21 ft-lbs
1000 (25.8 – 28.5 Nm)
50
500 max.
0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
Control Current (mA) 1.63
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ALUMINUM BODY SHOWN

MATERIALS TO ORDER
Cartridge: Weight: 0.18 kg. (0.39 lbs.) TS38-20 __ __ - __ - __ - __ __ __ __
Steel with hardened work surfaces.
Zinc-plated exposed surfaces.
Maximum
Buna N O-rings and polyester Relief Pressure
elastomer back-ups standard.
207 bar (3000 psi) A
Standard Ported Body: Weight: 138 bar (2000 psi) B Coil Termination E-Coil D-Coil
0.16 kg. (0.35 lbs.) Anodized high- 69 bar (1000 psi) C Deutsch DT04-2P ER (IP69K) DR (IP65)
strength aluminum alloy, rated to Metri-Pack® 150 EY (IP69K) DY (IP65)
207 bar (3000 psi). Ductile iron bod- Dual Lead Wires EL (IP69K) DL (IP65)
ies available; dimensions may differ. Option Amp Jr. Timer EJ (IP67) —
See page 8.008.1 None (Blank) DIN 43650 EG (IP65) DG (IP65)
Standard Coil: Weight: 0.32 kg. Manual Override M Dual Spades — DS (IP65)
For Coils with Zener Diode, add “/Z” to option code.
(0.7 lbs.) Unitized, thermoplastic Porting For example: “ER/Z”. Not available on all models.
encapsulated, Class H high Cartridge Only 0 See coil option info. on pages 3.200.1 & 3.400.1
temperature magnet wire. SAE 6 6T
See page 3.200.1.
3/8 in. BSP* 3B
E-Coil: Weight: 0.41 kg. (0.9 lbs.) Fully 1/2 in. BSP* 4B Voltage
encapsulated with rugged external *BSP Body; U.K. Mfr. Only
metal shell. Rated up to IP69K with 0 Less Coil
integral connectors. 10 10 VDC (1.4 amps max.)
Note: See page 3.400.1 for all Seals 12 12 VDC (1.10 amps max.)
E-Coil retrofit applications. Buna N (Std.) N 20 20 VDC (0.65 amps max.)
Fluorocarbon V 24 24 VDC (0.55 amps max.)
Polyurethane P

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