Technology Of Proportional Valves; Figure 1: Information Flow In The Proportional Hydraulics - WAGO 750-632 Manual

WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM 750
750-632 Proportional Valve Module
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Technology of Proportional Valves

Proportional valves can be used to control the throughput of liquids or gases. The
throughput is determined by a lifting armature that is pressed on the valve seat by
a spring. The valve is thus closed in the inactive state. A further component of the
proportional valve is an electromagnet that consists of one or more coils. This
magnet functions in a direction opposite that of the lifting armature. The force
applied by the electromagnet is proportional to the current supplied. By regulating
the current flow, the position of the lifting armature and thus the throughput in the
proportional valve can be controlled.
Proportional valves are available in different versions. Essential differences
include, among others:
• the number of coils,
• the maximum possible throughput, and
• the electrical current that must be supplied.
Proportional valve modules can control proportional valves very precisely. They
are installed upstream of each proportional valve in use. During operation, they
generate the current which adjusts the respective proportional valve to the desired
throughput. In addition, they can offer expanded functions, such as a setpoint
value control by means of a ramp generator or dithering for static compensation.
The following figure shows the information flow during interaction of the
individual technical components:

Figure 1: Information Flow in the Proportional Hydraulics

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