4/2 and 4/3 Directional Control Valve, Pilot Operated

RNEH5-16 Size 16 (D07) Qmax 300 l/min (80 GPM) pmax 350 bar (5100 PSI) / 420 bar (6100 PSI)

Technical Features

Directional control valve, internally or externally pilot operated with mounting interface
acc. to ISO 4401, DIN 24340 (CETOP 07)
Driven by an ISO 4401-03 (CETOP 03) solenoid operated directional valve (RNEH)
or a hydraulic pilot operated directional valve (RNH) without pilot valve
Electrohydraulic and hydraulic control ports X and Y
Version for high pressures 420 bar (6090 PSI) available
High transmitted hydraulic power, optimized design to minimize the pressure drop
Flexibly changed from internal pilot or drain to external by inserting or removing
threaded plugs in the main control valve body
Wide range of interchangeable spools and valve controls available
Soft-shift, spool speed, main stroke limiter control options
In the standard version, the valve housing is phosphated and steel are parts zinc-coated
for 240 h protection acc. to ISO 9227
Enhanced surface protection for mobile sector for up to 520 h salt spray acc to ISO 9227 available

ISO 4401-07-07-0-05 Technical Data

101,6 (4.00) Valve type RN*5-16 RN*5H-16
88,1 (3.47) Valve size 16 (D07)
65,9 (2.59) Max. flow l/min (GPM) 300 (80)
65,9 (2.59) Max. operating pressure at port P, A, B 350 (5080) 420 (6090)
50 (1.97) - at port T (external drain) bar (PSI) 210 (3050) 350 (5080)
14.3 (0.56)
15,9 (0.63)

34,1 (1.34)
1,6 (0.06)

- at port T (internal drain) 210 (3050)

18,3 (0.72) Minimum pilot pressure bar (PSI) 12 (174)
Maximum pilot pressure bar (PSI) 210 (3050)* 350 (5080)*
G Fluid temperature range (NBR) C (F) -30 ... +80 (-22 ... +176)
34,9 (1.37)
55,6 (2.19)
57,2 (2.25)

Fluid temperature range (FPM) C (F) -20 ... +80 (-4 ... +176)
69.9 (2.75)
71,5 (2.82)

T P X Ambient temperature range C (F) -30 ... +50 (-22 ... +122)
L A B Supply voltage tolerance % AC: 10 DC: 10
Y Max. switching frequency 1/h 10 000
G Enclosure type acc.to EN 60529 IP 65
Switching time ON AC: 60 ... 80** DC: 50 ... 70**
4 (0.16) max 6,3 (0.25) ms
at =32 mm2/s (156 SUS) OFF AC: 60 ... 80** DC: 60 ... 80**
M10 (3/8-16UNC) M6(1/4-20UNC) RNH5-16 6.6 (14.6)
Mass RNEH5-162 kg (lbs) 8.2 (18.1)
RNEH5-163 8.8 (19.4)
Ports P, A, B, T max 17.5 mm (0.69 in) Data Sheet Type
General information GI_0060 Products and operating conditions
Mounting interface / tolerances SMT_0019 Size 16
Spare parts SP_8010
* For higher system pressure use option Z
** The values indicated refer to a solenoid valve working with a pilot pressure of 100 bar (mineral
oil, temperature = 50C, viscosity = 36 mm2/s, P - A and B - T connected). The energizing and
de-energizing times are obtained at the pressure variation which occurs on the lines.

Characteristics measured at = 32 mm2/s (156 SUS)

Operating limits Pressure drop related to flow rate Pressure drop related to flow rate
Operating limits for maximum hydraulic power at rated Back pressure valve incorporated on line P
temperature and supplied with voltage equal (type C3)
to 90% of the nominal value (145) 10
Pressure drop p [bar (PSI)]

5 4 (203) 14
Pressure drop p [bar (PSI)]

(5076) 350 3
Operating pressure p [bar (PSI)]

1 (174) 12
(116) 8
(4351) 300 (145) 10
(87) 6
(3626) 250 2 (116) 8
2
1
(2901) 200 (58) 4 (87) 6

(2176) 150 (58) 4

(29) 2
(1450) (24) 2
100
(725) 50 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
(13.2) (26.4) (39.6) (52.8) (66.0) (79.3) (13.2) (26.4) (39.6) (52.8) (66.0) (79.3)
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Flow Q [l/min (GPM)] Flow Q [l/min (GPM)]
(13.2) (26.4) (39.6) (52.8) (66.0) (79.3)

Flow Q [l/min (GPM)] Spool position P-A P-B A-T B-T P-T The curve refers to the pressure
Curves on graph drop (body part only)
RNEH5 RNEH5H RNH5 RNH5H Z11 Energized 1 1 3 4 with back pressure valve
Pressures bar (PSI)
Min. Max. Energized 1 1 4 4 energized to which the pressure
H11
Pressure in P, A, B 350 420 350 420 De-energized 2
ports - (5100) (6090) (5100) (6090)
drop of the reference spool
Energized 1 1 4 4
Piloting pressure Y11
De-energized 4 4
must be added.
(X port and / or Y 12 210 350 210 350
port) (175) (3050) (5100) (3050) (5100) Energized 2 2 4 5
C11
Pressure in T line 210 210 De-energized 4
with internal drainage - (3050) (3050) - -
R11, R21 1 1 3 4
Pressure in T line 210 350 210 350 X11, X21 1 1 4 4
with external drainage - (3050) (5100) (3050) (5100) J15, J19 1 1 3 4

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 Ordering Code

RN -16 / / / -

4/2 and 4/3 directional Surface treatment

control valve, No designation phosphated body, steel parts
internally and externally zinc-coated (ZnCr-3), ISO 9227 (240 h)
pilot operated B zinc-coated (ZnNi), ISO 9227 (520 h)

Actuation Seals
electrohydraulic EH No designation NBR
hydraulic H V FPM (Viton)

Design series Manual override (only for RNEH)

standard 350 bar 5 No designation
standard
high pressure 420 bar 5H N1 protected with retaining nut
(not available for C11 spools) N2 protected with rubber boot

Valve size Solenoid electrical terminals

ISO 4401-07-07-0-05 (CETOP 07) E1 EN 175301-803-A
E2 E1 with quenching diode
Number of valve positions E5 EN 175301-803-A with integrated rectifier
two positions 2
three positions 3 Rated supply voltage of solenoids
(at the coil terminal)
Spool symbols 01200 12 V DC / 2.72 A
see the table Spool Symbols 02400 24 V DC / 1.29 A
12060 120 V AC / 0.35 A / 50 (60) Hz
Control Options 23050 230 V AC / 0.17 A / 50 (60) Hz
without additional features No designation
main spool stroke limiter C see data sheet RPE3-06 (4010) for other pilot valve options
main spool shifting speed control D
shifting speed control, with orifice (0.8 mm) PF Check valve incorporated in P-line
in port P of solenoid pilot valve No designation if not required
C3 with back pressure check valve
Piloting
internal No designation Drain
internal with installed pressure reducing valve VRP2-06, Z No designation external,
fixed 30 bar setting recommended when the valve is used with back pressure on the outlet
external E I internal

Installation Note:
- It is necessary to ensure minimum pilot pressure , therefore either external piloting or option C3 (check valve in P port) must be used for spools
which have connection between P and T ports (C11, H11, X21, R21, J19).
- Attention: spools J15, J19 may assume an undefined position without energy supply.
- For directional valves with two solenoids, one solenoid must be de-energized before the other solenoid can be energized.
- The AC coils correspond to E5 solenoid electrical terminal.
- For other solenoid voltages see data sheet HA 8007.
- The solenoid operated valves are delivered without connectors. For connectors see data sheet HA 8008.
- Configurations with centering and recall springs can be mounted in any position; J15, J19 valves - without springs or mechanical
retention - must be mounted with the longitudinal axis in the horizontal.
- Other special versions are available. Consult our technical department.

Spool Symbols

Three positions with centering spring Two positions with return spring

Z11 X11

H11 X21

Y11 R11

C11 R21

Z41 Two positions with mechanical detent on pilot valve

Z22 J15
Symbols are referred to the solenoid valve RNEH. For the hydraulic control version RNH
please see the connection schematic (see page 3) J19

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 Pilot and Drain

The RNEH valves are available with pilot and drain, both internal and external. The version with external drain allows for a higher back pressure on the outlet.

Plug assembly
Type of valve
X Y
RNEH5-16**/* internal pilot and external drain NO YES
RNEH5-16**/*I internal pilot and internal drain NO NO
RNEH5-16**/*E external pilot and external drain YES YES
RNEH5-16**/*EI external pilot and internal drain YES NO

plug M6x8
X: for external pilot, Y: for external drain

Check Valve Incorporated in Line P

Check valve incorporated in line P: C3

Valves RNEH are available with a back pressure valve incorporated
on line P (Type C3). This is necessary to obtain the piloting pressure when the control valve
(in the rest position) has the line P connected to the port T (spools H11, C11, X21, R21, J19).
The cracking pressure is 5 bar with a minimum flow rate of 15 l/min.

A B
C3
a b
P T

In the C3 version the piloting is always internal.

The back pressure valve cant be used as a check
valve because it doesnt guarantee sealing.
pilot always internal
The back pressure valve can be also delivered separately and it can be easily mounted on line P
of the main control valve. Specify the code to order the back pressure valve separately from the spare Y: plug M6x8 for external drain
part data sheet No. 8010.

Electrical Features

Solenoids
The operating solenoids are DC solenoids. For AC supply, the solenoids are provided with a rectifier integrated in the DIN connector socket
as part of the solenoid. The connectors can be turned by 90. By loosening the nut, the solenoids can be turned or replaced without interfering
with any seals of the valve. In case of a solenoid malfunction or power failure, the spool of the valve can be shifted by manual override, provided
the pressure in port T does not exceed 25 bar.
For detail information on the pilot valve RPE3-06 refer to data sheet No. 4010.

Actuation in millimeters (inches)

Solenoid control: RNEH Hydraulic control: RNH

The valve is supplied with an RPE3-06 pilot solenoid valve. The valve is supplied with a cross-connection cover plate.
X and Y connections are used for the hydraulic control of the valve.
RNH5-162R RNH5-162X RNH5-163
90 (3.54)

17 (0.67)
190 (7.48)

The minimum piloting pressure can be as low as 5 bar at low flow rates, but with higher flow rates a pressure of 12 bar is needed.

If the valve operates with higher pressures it is necessary to use the version with external pilot and reduced pilot pressure.
Otherwise, the valve with internal pilot and a pressure reducing valve with a 30 bar fixed setting can be ordered.

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 Control Options - Special Features

Control of the main spool shifting speed: D Control of the main spool stroke: C
By placing a 2VS3-06 flow control valve between Using special side plugs, it is possible to introduce stroke control the piloted
the pilot solenoid valve and the hydropiloted valve, the pilot flow valve so as to vary the maximum spool opening clearance. This solution allows
rate can be controlled and therefore the shifting speed adjusted. the control of the flow rate from the pump to the actuator and from the
Add the letter D to the identification code to request this device. actuator to the outlet, resulting in double adjustable control of the actuator.
Add the letter C to the identification code to request this device.
Pilot pressure reducing valve - 30 bar fixed setting: Z
Internal piloting with mounted pressure reducing valve VRP2-06 Shifting speed control: PF
with 30 bar fixed setting. The option Z may be used together with an orifice (0.8 mm) in port P of the solenoid pilot valve
with option D. Add PF to the identification code to request this device

Valve 2VS3-06

190 (7.48)
(VRP2-06*)
230 (9.06)

319 (12.56)

Solenoid operated distributor with pilot valve in the configuration 3H11

215 (8.46) It is possible to deliver the solenoid operated distributor with the pilot valve in configuration
3H11 (all the ports at the outlet). This configuration is used with external piloting in order to
allow the unloading of the piloting line when the solenoid operated valve is in the rest
position. With this option, the piloting is necessarily external.

Dimensions in millimeters (inches)

RNEH5-162, RNEH5-163

12 (0.47)
Space required to remove
75 (2.95) 215 (8.47) connector
Space required
to remove coil
154 (6.06)

190 (7.48)
97 (3.82)
45 (1.77)
40 (1.57)

50 (1.97) 3 (0.12)
4 (0.16)

125 (4.92)
184 (7.24)
201 (7.91)
92 (3.62)

mounting hole threads: M6x12 (1/2-13 UNC)

4x M10x60* 2x M6x50* (bolts A10.9)
M10x20 (1/2-13 UNC)
57 Nm 12 Nm
(42 ft-lbf) (8.9 ft-lbf) *bolts not supplied

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