EV Elevator Control Valves

EN ISO 9001

The BLAIN EV program includes the widest range of options offered to the elevator industry for high performance passenger
service. Easy to install, EV‘s are smooth, reliable and precise in operation throughout extreme load and temperature variations.

¾" EV 1½" & 2" EV 2½" EV

EV 100 EV 100 EV 100

Description
Available port sizes are ¾", 1½", 2" and 2½" pipe threads, depending on flow. EV‘s start on less than minimum load and can be used
for across the line or wye-delta starting. According to customers‘ information, valves are factory adjusted ready for operation and
very simple to readjust if so desired. The patented up levelling system combined with compensated pilot control ensure stability of
elevator operation and accuracy of stopping independent of wide temperature variations.
EV valves include the following features essential to efficient installation and trouble free service:
Simple Responsive Adjustment Self Cleaning Pilot Line Filters
Temperature and Pressure Compensation Self Cleaning Main Line Filter (Z-T)
Solenoid with Connecting Cables Built-in Turbulence Suppressors
Pressure Gauge and Shut Off Cock 70 HRc Rockwell Hardened Bore Surfaces
Self Closing Manual Lowering 100% Continuous Duty Solenoids
Technical Data: ¾" EV 1½" & 2" EV 2½" EV
Flow Range: l/min 10-125 (2-33 US gpm) 30-800 (8-211 US gpm) 500-1530 (132-404 US gpm)
Pressure Range (valve): bar 8-100 (116-1450 psi) 8-100 (116-1450 psi) 8-68 (116-986 psi)
Press. Range CSA (valve): bar 8-100 (116-1450 psi) 8-70 (116-1015 psi) 8-47 (116-682 psi)
Burst Pressure Z: bar 575 (8339 psi) 505 (7324 psi) 340 (4931 psi)
Pressure Drop P–Z: bar 6 (87 psi) at 125 l/min 4 (58 psi) at 800 l/min 4 (58 psi) at 1530 l/min
Weight: kg 5 (11 lbs) 10 (22 lbs) 14 (31 lbs)
Coils AC: 24 V/1.8 A, 42 V/1.0 A, 110 V/0.43 A, 230 V/0.18 A, 50/60 Hz. Insulation Class, AC and DC: IP 68
Coils DC: 12 V/2.0 A, 24 V/1.1 A, 42 V/0.5 A, 48 V/0.6 A, 80 V/0.3 A, 110 V/0.25 A, 196 V/0.14 A.
Oil Viscosity: 25-60 cSt. at 40°C (104°F). Max. Oil Temperature: 70°C (158°F)
Operation oil temperature range: 10°C-60°C (50°F-140°F), for oil VGA46: 250cSt.-20 cSt.
Optimal oil temperature range: 25°C-55°C (77°F-131°F), for oil VGA46: 100cSt.-24 cSt.
Ambient temperature range: 0°C-70°C (32°F-158°F)
¾" EV 1½" & 2" EV 2½" EV

54
Z1
54

Z1
54

37,5

Z1
139
29

110
5

90

103
78
59

26

37
22

T P
120 26 216
34 268 10

63 210
38 189 108 130
85 101 62
50 53,5 41 Z1
Z1
Z1
20 55
43,5

13 P T
P T
15

151
65

198
55

180

Z
89

Z
Z
118,5
99
21,5
63,5

70

75
34
29

29

3 x M10
29

3 x M6 3 x M10
10 100

Blain Hydraulics GmbH Tel. +49 7131 28210 Designer and Manufacturer of the highest
Pfaffenstrasse 1 Fax +49 7131 282199 & safety components
quality control valves &
74078 Heilbronn www.blain.de for hydraulic elevators
Germany info@blain.de
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EV Control Valve Optional Equipment
Types EN Emergency Power Solenoid DH High Pressure Switch
CSA CSA Solenoids DL Low Pressure Switch
KS Slack Rope Valve CX Pressure Compensated Down Valve
BV Main Shut-Off Valve MX Auxiliary Down
HP Hand Pump

EV 0 ¾" 1 ½" & 2" EV 2 ½"

Up Up to 0.16 m/s (32 fpm). 1 Up Speed.

Up Start is smooth and adjustable.
Up Stop by de-energising the pump-motor. USA Patent No. 4,601,366
Down Up to 1.0 m/s (200 fpm). 1 Full Speed and 1 Levelling Speed. Pats & Pats Pend: France, Germany,
All down functions are smooth and adjustable. Italy, Japan, Switzerland & U.K.

EV 1

Up Up to 0.16 m/s (32 fpm). 1 Up Speed.

Up to 0.4 m/s (80 fpm) by overtravelling and levelling back down.
Up Start is smooth and adjustable.
Up Stop is smooth and exact through valve operation whereby
the pump must run approx. 1 sec. longer through a time relay. USA Patent No. 4,601,366
Down Up to 1.0 m/s (200 fpm). 1 Full Speed and 1 Levelling Speed. Pats & Pats Pend: France, Germany,
All down functions are smooth and adjustable. Italy, Japan, Switzerland & U.K.

EV 10

Up Up to 1.0 m/s (200 fpm). 1 Full Speed and 1 Levelling Speed.

Up Start and Slow Down are smooth and adjustable.
Up Levelling speed is adjustable.
Up Stop is by de-energising the pump-motor. USA Patent No. 4,637,495
Down Up to 1.0 m/s (200 fpm). 1 Full Speed and 1 Levelling Speed. Pats & Pats Pend: France, Germany,
All down functions are smooth and adjustable. Italy, Japan, Switzerland & U.K.

EV 100

Up Up to 1.0 m/s (200 fpm). 1 Full Speed and 1 Levelling Speed.

All 'up' functions are smooth and adjustable.
Up Levelling speed is adjustable.
Up Stop is smooth and exact through valve operation whereby
the pump must run approx. 1 sec. longer through a time relay. USA Patent No. 4,637,495
Down Up to 1.0 m/s (200 fpm). 1 Full Speed and 1 Levelling Speed. Pats & Pats Pend: France, Germany,
All down functions are smooth and adjustable. Italy, Japan, Switzerland & U.K.
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 Warning: Only qualified personnel should adjust or service valves. Unauthorised manipulation may result in injury,
loss of life or damage to equipment. Prior to servicing internal parts, ensure that the electrical power is switched off,
cylinder line is closed and residual pressure in the valve is reduced to zero.

Adjustments UP
Valves are already adjusted and tested. Check electrical operation before changing valve settings.
Test that the correct coil is energized, by removing nut and raising the coil slightly to feel pull.
Standard settings: adj. 1 level with flange face, adjust bypass pressure (see document quick adjustments); adj. 4 level with flange face, then
turn out adj. 4 for ½ a turn; turn in pressure relief valve S completely, then turn out S for 1½ turns; turn in adj. 2,3 & 5 completely, turn out adj. 3 &
5 for 2½ turns and turn out adj. 2 for EV ¾”: 1½ turns and for EV 1½” - 2½”: 2½ turns.

EV 0 1. By Pass: When the pump is started, the unloaded car should remain stationary at the floor for a period of 1 to 2 sec-
onds before starting upwards. The length of this delay is determined by the setting of adjustment 1. 'In' (clockwise)
shortens the delay, 'out' (c-clockwise) lengthens the delay.
2. Up Acceleration: With the pump running, the car will accelerate according to the setting of adjustment 2. 'In' (clock-
wise) provides a softer acceleration, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker acceleration.
Up Stop: The pump-motor is de-energized. There is no adjustment.
Alternative Up Stop with Over-travel: The pump-motor is de-energized at floor level. Through the flywheelaction
of the pump-motor drive the car will travel to just above floor level. In overtravelling the floor, down levelling coil D
is energized, lowering the car smoothly back down to floor level where D is de-energized.
S Relief Valve: 'In' (clockwise) produces a higher, 'out' (c-clockwise) a lower maximum pressure setting. After turning
'out', open manual lowering H for an instant.
Important: When testing relief valve, close ball valve gradually.

EV 1 1. By Pass: When the pump is started and coil A energized, the unloaded car should remain stationary at the floor for a
period of 1 to 2 seconds before starting upwards. The length of this delay is determined by the setting of adjustment
1. 'In' (clockwise) shortens the delay, 'out' (c-clockwise) lengthens the delay.
2. Up Acceleration: With the pump running and coil A energized as in 1, the car will accelerate according to the setting
of adjustment 2. 'In' (clockwise) provides a softer acceleration, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker acceleration.
5. Up Stop: At floor level, coil A is de-energized. Through a time relay the pump should run approx. 1 second longer to
allow the car to stop smoothly by valve operation according to the setting of adjustment 5. 'In' (clockwise) provides
a softer stop, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker stop.
Alternative Up Stop: At relatively higher speeds, the car will travel to just above floor level. In overtravelling the floor,
down levelling coil D is energized, lowering the car smoothly back down to floor level where D is de-energized.
S Relief Valve: 'In' (clockwise) produces a higher, 'out' (c-clockwise) a lower maximum pressure setting. After turning
'out', open manual lowering H for an instant.
Important: When testing relief valve, close ball valve gradually.

EV 10 1. By Pass: When the pump is started and coil B energized, the unloaded car should remain stationary at the floor for a
period of 1 to 2 seconds before starting upwards. The length of this delay is determined by the setting of adjustment
1. 'In' (clockwise) shortens the delay, 'out' (c-clockwise) lengthens the delay.
2. Up Acceleration: With the pump running and coil B energized as in 1, the car will accelerate according to the setting
of adjustment 2. 'In' (clockwise) provides a softer acceleration, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker acceleration.
3. Up Deceleration: When coil B is de-energized, the car will decelerate according to the setting of adjustment 3. 'In'
(clockwise) provides a softer deceleration, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker deceleration.
4. Up Levelling: With coil B de-energized as in 3, the car will proceed at its levelling speed according to the setting of
adjustment 4. 'In' (clockwise) provides a slower, 'out' (c-clockwise) a faster up levelling speed.
Up stop: The pump-motor is de-energized. There is no adjustment.
S Relief Valve: 'In' (clockwise) produces a higher, 'out' (c-clockwise) a lower maximum pressure setting. After turning
'out', open manual lowering H for an instant.
Important: When testing relief valve, close ball valve gradually.

EV 100 1. By Pass: When the pump is started and coils A and B energized, the unloaded car should remain stationary at the
floor for a period of 1 to 2 seconds before starting upwards. The length of this delay is determined by the setting of
adjustment 1. 'In' (clockwise) shortens the delay, 'out' (c-clockwise) lengthens the delay.
2. Up Acceleration: With the pump running and coils A and B energized as in 1, the car will accelerate according to the
setting of adjustment 2. 'In' (clockwise) provides a softer acceleration, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker acceleration.
3. Up Deceleration: When coil B is de-energized, whilst coil A remains energized, the car will decelerate according to
the setting of adjustment 3. 'In' (clockwise) provides a softer deceleration, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker deceleration.
4. Up Levelling: With coil A energized and coil B de-energized as in 3., the car will proceed at its levelling speed according
to the setting of adjustment 4. 'In' (clockwise) provides a slower, 'out' (c-clockwise) a faster up levelling speed.
5. Up Stop: At floor level, coil A is de-energized with coil B remaining de-energized. Through a time relay the pump
should run approx. 1 second longer to allow the car to stop smoothly by valve operation according to the setting of
adjustment 5. 'In' (clockwise) provides a softer stop, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker stop.
S Relief Valve: 'In' (clockwise) produces a higher, 'out' (c-clockwise) a lower maximum pressure setting. After turning
'out', open manual lowering H for an instant.
Important: When testing relief valve, close ball valve gradually.

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 Warning: Only qualified personnel should adjust or service valves. Unauthorised manipulation may result in injury,
loss of life or damage to equipment. Prior to servicing internal parts, ensure that the electrical power is switched off,
cylinder line is closed and residual pressure in the valve is reduced to zero.

Adjustments DOWN
Valves are already adjusted and tested. Check electrical operation before changing valve settings.
Test that the correct coil is energized, by removing nut and raising the coil slightly to feel pull.
Standard settings: adj. 7 & 9 level with flange faces, then turn out adj. 9 for ½ a turn; turn in adj. 6 & 8 completely, then for EV¾”: turn
out adj. 6 for 2½ turns and turn out adj. 8 for 1 turn; for EV1½” - 2½”: turn adj. 6 for 2 to 2½ turns out and adj. 8 for 1½ turns out.

6. Down Acceleration: When coils C and D are energized, the car will accelerate downwards according to the setting of adjustment
6. 'In' (clockwise) provides a softer down acceleration, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker acceleration.
7. Down Speed: With coils C and D energized as in 6 above, the full down speed of the car is according to the setting of adjustment
7. 'In' (clockwise) provides a slower down speed, 'out' (c-clockwise) a faster down speed.
8. Down Deceleration: When coil C is de-energized whilst coil D remains energized, the car will decelerate according to the setting
of adjustment 8. 'In' (clockwise) provides a softer deceleration, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker deceleration. Attention: Do not close
all the way in! Closing adjustment 8 completely (clockwise) may cause the car to fall on the buffers.
9. Down Levelling: With coil C de-energized and coil D energized as in 8 above, the car will proceed at its down levelling speed ac-
cording to the setting of adjustment 9. 'In' (clockwise) provides a slower, 'out' (c-clockwise) a faster down levelling speed.
Down Stop: When coil D is de-energized with coil C remaining de-energized, the car will stop according to the setting of adjust-
ment 8 and no further adjustment is required.
KS Slack Rope Valve: Both coils C and D must be de-energized beforehand! Loosen the small grub screw on the top of the K on the
left hand side. The KS is adjusted with a 3 mm Allen key by turning the screw K ‘in’ for higher pressure and ‘out’ for lower pressure.
With K turned all the way ‘in’, then half a turn back out, the unloaded car should descend when Manual Lowering H is opened.
Should the car not descend, K must be turned out until the car just begins to descend, then turned out a further half turn to ensure
that with cold oil, the car can be lowered as required.

Positions of Adjustments EV 100 1½", 2", 2½"

Important: Length of ¾" thread on pump Z1
connections should not be longer than 14 mm!
V
D C A B
U
X P T
Z1
H
S

M1 5
6 2
Z
8
1
Y W
KS 9 4 3

M1 Test pressure gauge connection, ½"

Z1 Pressure switch connection, ¼"
M1

D C B A
H

S
Z1
8 9 7 4 1 2
5
2 Horizontal Sections
3

6
8
9 7 4 1

KS Option
Adjustments UP Control Elements
1 By Pass A Solenoid (Up Stop)
2 Up Acceleration B Solenoid (Up Deceleration) 6 3 5
3 Up Deceleration C Solenoid (Down Deceleration)
4 Up Levelling Speed D Solenoid (Down Stop) H S
5 Up Stop H Manual Lowering D C B A
S Relief Valve
Adjustments DOWN U By Pass Valve
6 Down Acceleration V Check Valve
7 Down Full Speed W Levelling Valve (Up)
8 Down Deceleration X Full Speed Valve (Down)
9 Down Levelling Speed Y Levelling Valve (Down)

Valve Types Elements Omitted

EV 0 A, B, W, 3, 4 & 5
EV 1 B, W, 3 & 4
EV 10 A&5
EV 100 as shown Vertical Section
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EV Elevator Valves
Control Elements Adjustments UP Adjustments DOWN
A Solenoid (Up Stop) U By Pass Valve 1 By Pass 6 Down Acceleration
B Solenoid (Up Deceleration) V Check Valve 2 Up Acceleration 7 Down Full Speed
C Solenoid (Down Deceleration) W Levelling Valve (Up) 3 Up Deceleration 8 Down Deceleration
D Solenoid (Down Stop) X Full Speed Valve (Down) 4 Up Levelling Speed 9 Down Levelling Speed
H Manual Lowering Y Levelling Valve (Down) 5 Up Stop
S Relief Valve F Filter
Hydraulic Circuit Electrical Sequence

EV 0 HP C D

6
DL DH

BV Z1
F
Z
F U
X 7
1
7
V
8

9 2 S
H

Y KS
EN
6 D C
8

MOTOR
9
2 8
T P 1
M

D
EV 1 HP 5

5 C
6
DL DH

BV Z1
F
Z
F U
X 7
1
7
V
8

9 2 S
H

Y KS
EN A
6 D C 5
8
MOTOR

9
2 8
T P
M 1
A

EV 10 HP C D

4 6
DL DH
3
BV Z1
F
Z
F U
X 7
1
7
V
8 4
9 W 2 S
H

Y KS
EN B
6 D C 3
8
MOTOR

9
2 8
T P 1
M
B

EV 100 HP C D
5
6
DH 4
DL
3
BV Z1
F
Z
F U
X 7
1
7
V
8 4
9 W 2 S
H

Y KS
EN B A
6 D C 3 5
8
MOTOR

9
2
8
T P
M 1
A B

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 EV Spare Parts List EV
Pos. No. Item O-Ring-Size
FS Lock Screw - Flange No. Solenoid Valves Adjustments
FO O-Ring - Flange FO 26x2P 47x2.5P 58x3P *
1F Flange - By Pass C+D A+B
EO 9x2P 9x2P 9x2P
EO 0-Ring - Adjustment
MM
1
UO 26x2V 39.34x2.62V 58x3V MM
1E Adjustment - By Pass
UO 0-Ring - By Pass Valve WO 5.28x1.78V 5.28x1.78V 5.28x1.78V AD 3+5+6
U By Pass Valve VO 23x2,5V 42x3V 60x3V **
UD Noise Suppressor 7O 5.28x1.78P 9x2P 9x2P M
UF Spring - By Pass XO 13x2V 30x3V 47x3V M
2 2 Adjustment - Up Acceleration HO 5.28x1.78V 5.28x1.78V 5.28x1.78V 2
3 3 Adjustment - Up Deceleration SO 5.28x1.78P 5.28x1.78P 5.28x1.78P
EO 0-Ring - Adjustment MO 26x2P 26x2P 26x2P
4E Adjustment - Up Levelling * FO by 4F 2½" is 67x2.5P DR
4F Flange - Check Valve SK SF SZ SO MS SM SE
** 90 Shore AR
FO 0-Ring - Flange
VF Spring - Check Valve O-ring: V = FKM - Viton
4 W Up-Levelling Valve P = NBR - Perbunan MO
MO
WO 0-Ring - Up Levelling Valve S
VO Seal - Check Valve DF AN
V Check Valve
W6 Screw - Check Valve HO
5 3 Adjustment - Up Stop DN
6 3 Adjustment - Down Acceleration
H
7F Flange - Down Valve AF
FO 0-Ring - Flange DK
7O 0-Ring - Adjustment
7E Adjustment - Down Valve AH
DG
7 UO 0-Ring - Down Valve FD 8
XO Seal - Down Valve
X Down Valve DS AS
XD Noise Suppressor
F Main Filter
8 8 Adjustment - Down Deceleration
9E Adjustment - Down Levelling Flow Valves
9 EO 0-Ring - Adjustment
9F Spring - Down Valve UF UD U UO 1E EO 1F FO FS
Y Down Levelling Valve
H Manual Lowering - Self Closing
H HO Seal - Manual Lowering
SE Adjustment - Screw 1
SM Hexagonal
MS Grub Screw
S SO 0-Ring - Nipple V
SZ Nipple
SF Spring W6 VO WO W VF FO 4F FS 4E EO
SK Piston
MM Nut - Solenoid
AD Collar - Solenoid
M Coil - Solenoid (indicate voltage) 4
AR Tube - Solenoid 'Up'
A+B
MO 0-Ring - Solenoid
AN Needle - 'Up'
AF Spring - Solenoid 'Up'
AH Seat Housing - 'Up' F XD X XO UO 7E 7O FO 7F FS 9E EO
AS Seat - Solenoid Up'
MM Nut - Solenoid
M Coil - Solenoid (indicate voltage) 7
DR Tube - Solenoid 'Down' 9
MO 0-Ring - Solenoid

C+D
DF Spring - Solenoid 'Down' KS
DN Needle - 'Down' F Do not remove! Y 9F
DK Core - Solenoid
DG Seat Housing with Screen-'Down' In case of internal leakage, replace and test in the following order: DS & DN , XO , VO , WO , FO + HO .
FD Filter Solenoid
DS Seat - Solenoid 'Down' Taper threads: Do not exceed 8 turns of piping
Some parts occur more than once in different into the valve connections.
positions of the valve. D C B A

D C A B D C B A
S
H 5
S 5 2
H
H S 3
5 2
2 3 1
1
1 6 6
6
8 4 8 4 8 4
3 9 7 9 7 9 7

Flow Guide Selection Charts

¾" US gpm 1½" & 2" US gpm 2½" US gpm
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
50 50 50
Static pressure with empty car.

Static pressure with empty car.

Static pressure with empty car.

700 700 700

01 02 03 04 05 0 1 2 3 4 5 8 9
40 600 40 600 40 600

500 500 500

30 30 30
400 400 400
06
20 300 20 300 20 300
6 10
200 200 200
10 10 10
100 100 100
bar psi bar psi bar psi
0 0 0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
l/min l/min l/min
To order EV: Valve size (inch), valve type, state pump flow, empty car pressure (or flow guide size) and coil voltage.
Example order: 1½"EV100, 380l/min, 18bar (empty), 110 AC or 1½"EV100/4/110AC
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