Valve functions
The level is continuously sensed using the plunger. The position of the plunger is directly applied to the slide valveand the air spring is either pressurized or vented. The target levelis adjusted by turning the knurled adjustment ring. The heightand level of the machine is adjusted using three valves.
Design
At least three air springs are controlled (Fig. 1). If more insulators are required due to reasons of design or load, the systemmust still be worked in three controlled groups, as otherwisethe system is statically overdetermined. This is achieved byusing multiple insulators in parallel as a group (Fig.2). An additional air maintenance unit is installed upstream of the control valves to prepare the compressed air.