Parker Hannifin’s built-in electronics boost the performance

The built-in electronics of the new control valves lower manufacturing tolerances to a minimum, while ensuring that in serial applications all valves perform identically. This makes, for example, the replacement of a valve in the middle of a night shift a far simpler operation than has previously been the case.

The D*FB valves are supplied with preset factory parameter values, which can easily be modified via the on-board electronics using free-of-charge Parker ProPxD software. The user-friendly software makes it simple to change, store and load parameter settings to any number of valves, or return to the default settings with one click of a mouse.

The ProPxD software also incorporates a basic diagnostic function for additional data analyses, and offers users the benefits of easy configuration and less downtime through the copy and paste function for parameter sets.

Controlled by external electronics, the hydraulic performance of D*FB valves is well known and established in industry for its low hysteresis and high repeatability — characteristics that are now also contributing to the excellent results of the new valves, particularly in demanding applications.

Available with spool/sleeve or spool/body design, the D*FB valves are sized NG06 (CETOP03) and NG10 (CETOP05) and operate off command signals of ±10V DC or 4-20mA. The new valves are backed by Parker Hannifin’s global network of manufacturing, sales and customer support centres.