Pilot control unit with end position
RE 64 553/02.07 1/12
lock for the remote control of
directional valves
Type 4THF6 or 5THF6
Series 2X
Contents
Functional description, section, symbol 2 and 3
Technical data 4
Ordering details 5
Variations of ergonomic grip EC2000 6
Characteristic curve 7
Circuit example 7
Unit dimensions 8 and 9
Contact location within the plugs for wiring grip position).
EC2000 10
Contact location within the plugs for wiring the
solenoids of the electro-magnetic lock 11
Guidelines 12
Replaces : 05.05
Features
–P
 rogressive, sensitive operation.
–P
 recise and play-free control.
–L
 ow actuation forces at lever.
–S
 everal ergonomic grips with various E contacts (design
patents).
–E
 lectro-magnetic end position lock at each control port
(the control lever does not have to be held in its deflected
The electro-magnetic lock may be released by operating a
switch on the machine.
–P
 ossible 5th hydraulic control port for additional functions
(e.g. control of float position).
–O
 ne or more type THF6 pilot oil units can be directly flanged
on to the 2 TH 6 housing (single axis model, sandwich plate
design to RE 64 552) (pipe and space saving combination –
optimum for the mounting of auxiliary proportional controls).
–N
 oticeable resistance point when operating close to the
lever end position (summation of progressive force), hence
providing a warning just before the changeover occurs to
the locked position or float position (prevention of accidental
operation).
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Functional description, section, symbol

Hydraulic function principle
The pilot control units with end position locks type THF6 operate
on the basis of direct actuated pressure reducing valves.
They basically comprise of control lever (1), four pressure reducing
valves, a housing (6) and locks.
Each pressure reducing valve comprises of a control spool (2), a
control spring (3), a return spring (4) and a plunger (5).
At rest, control lever (1) is held in its neutral position by return
springs (4). Ports (1, 2, 3, 4) are connected to tank port T via
drilling (8).
When the control lever (1) is deflected, plunger (5) is pressed
1
against return spring (4) and control spring (3). Control spring (3)
initially moves the control spool (2) downwards and closes the
connection between the relevant port and tank port T. At the
same time the relevant port is connected to port P via drilling (8).
The control phase starts as soon as control spool (2) finds its
balance between the force from control spring (3) and the force,
which results from the hydraulic pressure in the relevant port
(ports 1, 2, 3 or 4).
Electro-magnetic
Due to the ineraction between control spool (2) and control
spring (3) the pressure in the relevant ports is proportional to the lock
stroke of plunger (5) and hence to the position of control lever (1). 9
This pressure control which is dependent on the position of the
control lever and the characteristics of the control spring permits
the proportional hydraulic control of directional valves and high
response valves for hydraulic pumps and motors.
A rubber boot (9) protects the mechanical components in the
housing from contamination, therefore, these pilot control units are
suitable for even the most unfavourable operating conditions.

End position lock

Only those control ports, for which it is necessary to hold the
control lever in a deflected position are equipped with end
position locks.
10 5
Electro-magnetic lock
An additional spring (7), which is fitted below an additional plate
11 4
(12) warns, by means of an increased force, which is required for
compressing this spring, that the plunger (5) and the control
lever (1) have almost reached their end position. 12 3
When this threshold is overcome, a ring (10) contacts the
solenoid armature (11); if the solenoid is energised, then control 7 2
lever (1) is held in its end position by magnetic force.
This lock is released automatically when the solenoid is de-energised. 8

Symbol for the 4 THF 6

with 3 electro-magnetic locks
port 4 port 2 6
RE 64 553/02.07 | Type 4/5THF6 Bosch Rexroth AG 3/12

Functional description, section, symbol

Fifth control port (type 5 THF 6...)
Model 5THF6 is equipped with a fifth control port, which is used to control an auxiliary function. This function may be operated by
moving spool (14) against spring (15) under the influence of the pressure acting in port 1.
As soon as this pressure reaches 22 bar, control port 5 is connected with either T, P or control port 1, depending on the circuit
required (see symbols).

Ordering code «1»

1i5
5iT

14

22bar
15

x-x
Ordering code «2»
Pi5
5iT

14

22bar
15

x-x

Ordering code «3»

5iT
Pi5

14

22bar
15

x-x

Ordering code «4»

5iT
1i5

14

22bar
15

x-x *) float position

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Technical data, mechanical (for applications outside these parameters, please consult us!)
Back pressure at port T bar Up to 3
Pilot oil flow (P to 1 - 2 - 3 - 4) l/min Up to 16
Pressure fluid Mineral oil (HL, HLP) to DIN 51524 1)
Phosphate ester (HFD-R) 2)
1)
suitable for NBR seals
2)
suitable for FKM seals
Pressure fluid temperature range °C -20 to +80
Viscosity range mm2/s 10 to 380
Degree of pressure fluid contamination To NAS 1638 class 9. We, therefore, recommend a filter with
a minimum retention rate of ß10 ≥ 75
Max. permissible operating torque at lever Nm 10 during operation
Nm 80 with an exceptional, one time loading
Weight, version 4THF6 kg Approx. 5.7

Technical data, electrical (for applications outside these parameters, please consult us!)
Technical data for the grip switch EC2000
• Switching capacity
–minimal current resistive load 100mA at 12VDC or 24VDC
–maximal current resistive load 5A at 12VDC or 24VDC
• Microswitch lifetime
–resistive load at 12VDC 100 to 500mA 5 millions cycles
5A 300000 cycles
–resistive load at 24VDC 100 to 500mA 3 millions cycles
5A 150000 cycles
–inductive load L/R=5ms at 12VDC or 24VDC 1,25A 200000 cycles
• Maximal contact resistance mW 20
• Switching on/off with low loads
– minimum voltage V 12
– minimum current strength mA 100
• E-contact type high current
Grip protection IP65
Switching guidelines for DC voltages to ensure the service life of the electrical switch, we recom mend
the use of free-wheeling diodes that are switched parallel to the
inductivity.

• Power supply for the locking solenoids 12 V (9 to 15) and 24 V (20 to 27) / DC
• Max. power consumption of each solenoid 8 W at 12 VDC or 24VDC
RE 64 553/02.07 | Type 4/5THF6 Bosch Rexroth AG 5/12

Ordering details
Single pilot control unit 4 / 5 THF 6

THF6 06–2X / Y *

Number of control
Further details
ports
4 control ports = 4 in clear text
5 control ports = 5 Connection threads
Grip range 01 = G 1/4 pipe thread
Ergonomic EC2000 =E to standard ISO 228/1
Ergonomic EC4000 =H 02 = M 14 x 1,5 metric
Ergonomic EC2000+ =I to standard ISO 9974
Customer‘s no code 05 = 9/16 UNF-2B
Without grip =Z to standard ISO 11926

Control curve (see page 7) = 06 Seals type

«control port 1»

«control port 2»

«control port 3»

«control port 4»
M = NBR seals
Series 20 to 29 = 2X
(20 to 29: unchanged installation V= FKM seals
and connection dimensions) ! Attention!
the compatibility of the seals
and pressure fluid has to be
Type of ergonomic grip taken into account
Grip type E (see page 6) = TT, ST, VT, YT, YU
Plug
Grip type H or I see datasheet RE 64547
5 = DEUTSCH sealed plugs IP67
Without grip no code
for the wiring of the grip and
solenoids (see pages 10-11)
Grip orientation (see page 9)
6= AMP MAT-N-LOK plugs
Lever curved 15° towards control port 4
for the wiring of the grip and
and grip towards control port 1 = 41
solenoids (see pages 10-11)
Without grip no code
no code without plug
End position lock per control port
Without lock, without resistance point Y= Connection flange, connections
before changeover to inlet pressure = A plugged, for the optional fitting
Without lock, with resistance point of a type 2TH 6 unit
before changeover to inlet pressure = B
With electro-magnetic lock 24 V and resistance point Circuit version of the 5th control port
before changeover to inlet pressure = C =1 5 THF 6 only (enter here the number
With electro-magnet lock 24 V, = 2 of the required hydraulic
without resistance point = D = 3 symbol, see page 3)
With electro-magnetic lock 12 V and resistance point =4
before changeover to inlet pressure = E No code (relates 4THF6)
With electro-magnetic lock 12 V,
without resistance point = F

Pilot control units 4 / 5 THF 6 + 2 TH 6

For part no.
of the single pilot
control unit: THF6 -2X Y *
see above
+ 2TH6 F -1X *

1 lever curved without detent = LC Connection threads

1 lever curved with electrical Seals type
detent in position 1 = GC
1 lever curved with electrical Plug
detent in position 2 = HC 5= DEUTSCH sealed plugs IP67 Ordering
1 lever curved with electrical for the wiring of the grip and solenoids details:
detent in position 1 and 2 = JC 6 = AMP MAT-N-LOK plugs see 2TH6
for the wiring of the grip and solenoids datasheet
This variant of the 2TH 6 is wi- No code without plug RE 64552
thout fixing holes = F
Series
Control curve
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Variations of ergonomic grip EC2000

TT

– without E-contact

ST yellow

– single E-contact on top

green

VT
black grey

– double E-contact
with rocker swith

red blue

YT
yellow black grey
– double E-contact
with rocker switch
– single E contact on top

green red blue

YU

yellow black grey white

– double E-contact with
rocker switch
– single E-contact on top
– single E-contact to
the front
green red blue brown
 RE 64 553/02.07 | Type 4/5THF6 Bosch Rexroth AG 7/12

Characteristic curve: control ranges, actuation moments

06 Control curve, identification No. 06
This curve is used for the pilot control of the SM12, SM18, M1, M6 control blocks

Inlet pressure (bar)

Control pressure in bar

Actuation moments of 1 actuator

Inter-section point A B C D

Lever deflection 2° 13° 14° 17°

Operating torque
without detent in N.m 0,9 3,2 3,7 (p = 35 bar)
Lever deflection in °
Operating torque
with detent in N.m 0,9 4,5 4,8 6 (p = 35 bar)

B = Resistance point before changeover to inlet pressure

The operating torques stated are theoritical values which do not take into account the rubber boot resistance.

Circuit example
Pilot oil supply system bucket cylinder boom cylinder
(see RE 64571)

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main pump

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directional valve
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Unit dimensions (dimensions in mm)

Type 5 THF 6 I + 2 TH 6 LC Type 4 THF 6 E + 2 TH 6 GC / HC / JC

View «X»

1 lever deflection when operating one actuator

2 lever deflection when operating two actuators
3 four equally space mounting points
4 THF 6
5 2TH 6
6 lever actuation direction and control ports
thereby influenced

Unit dimension in function of the grip type:

type of grip Y
EC2000 211
EC2000+ 226
EC4000 261
The THF 6 variants are supplied without fixing screws
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Unit dimensions (dimensions in mm)

Type 4 THF 6 E -2X TT 41 Type 5 THF 6 H -2X 41
View «X»

View from side «F»

Type 4 THF 6 Z
Section «G»

View «Z»

1 lever deflection when operating one actuator

2 lever deflection when operating two actuators
3 four equally spaced mounting points
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Contact location within the plugs for wiring grip EC2000

DEUTSCH sealed plug IP 67 Plug AMP MAT-N-LOCK
(ordering detail = 5) (ordering detail = 6)

Grip ST Grip ST

View F View F

cover DEUTSCH DT 04 - 2P - CE 04 cover AMP 350778 - 1

Grip VT or YT Grip VT or YT

View F View F

cover DEUTSCH DT 04 - 6P - CE 04 cover AMP 350781 - 1

Identifica- Identifica-
tion in the wire Ergonomic grip type wire Ergonomic grip type
colour tion in the colour
plug VT YT plug VT YT
1 red x x 1 grey x x
2 black x x 2 black x x
3 grey x x 3 red x x
4 blue x x 4 blue x x
5 yellow x 5 yellow x
6 green x 6 green x

Grip YU Grip YU

View F View F

cover DEUTSCH DT 04 - 8P - CE 04 cover AMP 350782 - 1

Identifica- identifica- Identifica- identifica-

wire wire wire wire
tion in the tion in the tion in the tion in the
colour colour colour colour
plug plug plug plug
1 red 5 yellow 1 grey 5 yellow
2 black 6 green 2 black 6 green
3 grey 7 white 3 red 7 white
4 blue 8 brown 4 blue 8 brown
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Contact location within the plugs for wiring the solenoids of the electro-magnetic lock

DEUTSCH sealed plug IP 67 (ordering code = 5)

- Plug for wiring the 4/5 THF 6 electro-magnetic lock solenoids

lock connection no. 1

lock connection no. 3
lock connection no. 4

View F
cover DEUTSCH DT 04 - 6P - CE 04

- Plug for wiring the 2 TH 6 GC / HC / JC electro-magnetic lock solenoids

lock connection no. 1

lock connection no. 2

View F cover DEUTSCH DT 04 - 6P - CE 04

Plug AMP MAT-N-LOK (ordering code = 6)

- Plug for wiring the 4/5 THF 6 electro-magnetic lock solenoids

View F

lock connection no. 1

lock connection no. 3
lock connection no. 4
cover AMP 350781 - 1

- Plug for wiring the 2 TH 6 GC / HC / JC electro-magnetic lock solenoids

View F

lock connection no. 1

lock connection no. 2

cover AMP 350781 - 1

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Application guidelines (these guidelines are not intended to be considered as complete)

– Do not direct the jet of a pressure washing unit directly at the unit.
– The electrical cable must be kept free of any mechanical forces.
– During operation protection via the rubber grommet must be ensured.
– Only use the unit with its original grip and lever.
– Ensure that the inertia data of the original grip are not exceeded.
– Replace worn push buttons, so that the integrity of the grip EC2000 is ensured.

Safety guidelines (these guidelines are not intended to be considered as complete)

– Only one function control must be allocated to an E-contact.
– The circuit functions are to be so designed that uncontrolled machine movements caused by the application are prevented and
that it is possible to switch from one function to another.
– Take into account all of the application limits, particularly those application limits stated within this catalogue sheet.
– Preparation for assembly and testing on the machine: The various checks must include all the functions of the pilot control
device.

Installation guidelines
– Mounting flange area: Flatness = 0.5 mm
– Screw head imensions = Ø10 mm
– Tightening torque for the flange fixing screws = Max. 10 Nm
– Tightening torque for the pipe connections = Max. 30 Nm
– Before fitting the grip to a THF6Z variant use a centralising bush to hold the cardan pin, so that the cardan joint is not damaged.
Also see the description in the spare parts list RDEF 64 553-E

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