Patent Publication Number: US-10775812-B1

Title: Inverse proportional pressure relief valve

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     A relief valve or pressure relief valve (PRV) is a type of safety valve used to control or limit the pressure in a system. Pressure might otherwise build up and can cause equipment failure. The pressure is relieved by allowing the pressurized fluid to flow out of the system to a tank or low pressure fluid reservoir. In some applications, a PRV can be used to build pressure level of fluid up to a particular pressure level to operate a hydraulic system or component. 
     A PRV is designed or set to open at a predetermined setting pressure to protect other components and other equipment from being subjected to pressures that exceed their design limits. When the setting pressure is exceeded, the PRV becomes or forms the “path of least resistance” as the PRV is forced open and a portion of fluid is diverted to the tank. As the fluid is diverted, the pressure inside the system stops rising. Once the pressure is reduced and reaches the PRV&#39;s reseating pressure, the PRV closes. 
     SUMMARY 
     The present disclosure describes implementations that relate to an inverse proportional pressure relief valve. 
     In a first example implementation, the present disclosure describes a valve. The valve includes: (i) a pilot seat member comprising: (a) a channel that is fluidly coupled to a first port of the valve, (b) a pilot seat, and (c) one or more cross-holes fluidly coupled to a second port of the valve; (ii) a pilot check member configured to be seated at the pilot seat when the valve is closed to block fluid flow from the channel to the one or more cross-holes of the pilot seat member, wherein the pilot check member is configured to be subjected to a fluid force of fluid in the channel of the pilot seat member acting on the pilot check member in a proximal direction; (iii) a solenoid actuator sleeve comprising a chamber therein; (iv) a first setting spring disposed in the chamber within the solenoid actuator sleeve and configured to bias the solenoid actuator sleeve in a distal direction; and (v) a second setting spring disposed about an exterior peripheral surface of the solenoid actuator sleeve and configured to bias the pilot check member in the distal direction, such that the first setting spring and the second setting spring cooperate to apply a biasing force in the distal direction on the pilot check member toward the pilot seat against the fluid force. 
     In a second example implementation, the present disclosure describes a hydraulic system including a source of fluid; a tank; and a valve having a first port fluidly coupled to the source of fluid, and a second port fluidly coupled to the tank. The valve comprises: (i) a pilot seat member comprising: (a) a channel that is fluidly coupled to the first port of the valve, (b) a pilot seat, and (c) one or more cross-holes fluidly coupled to the second port of the valve; (ii) a pilot check member configured to be subjected to a fluid force of fluid in the channel of the pilot seat member acting on the pilot check member in a proximal direction; (iii) a solenoid actuator sleeve comprising a chamber therein; (iv) a first setting spring disposed in the chamber within the solenoid actuator sleeve and configured to bias the solenoid actuator sleeve in a distal direction; and (v) a second setting spring disposed about an exterior peripheral surface of the solenoid actuator sleeve and configured to bias the pilot check member in the distal direction, such that the first setting spring and the second setting spring cooperate to apply a biasing force in the distal direction on the pilot check member toward the pilot seat against the fluid force. 
     In a third example implementation, the present disclosure describes a valve. The valve includes: (i) a housing having a longitudinal cylindrical cavity therein and having one or more cross-holes disposed in an exterior peripheral surface of the housing; (ii) a main sleeve disposed, at least partially, in the longitudinal cylindrical cavity of the housing, wherein the main sleeve includes a first port at a distal end of the main sleeve and includes one or more cross-holes disposed on an exterior peripheral surface of the main sleeve, wherein the one or more cross-holes of the housing and the one or more cross-holes of the main sleeve form a second port; (iii) a piston disposed within the main sleeve and configured to be axially movable therein, wherein the piston comprises a main chamber therein, wherein the main chamber of the piston is fluidly coupled to the first port; (iv) a pilot seat member comprising: (a) a channel that is fluidly coupled to the first port of the valve, (b) a pilot seat, and (c) one or more cross-holes fluidly coupled to the second port of the valve, wherein the main chamber of the piston is fluidly coupled to the channel of the pilot seat member; (v) a pilot check member configured to be subjected to a fluid force of fluid in the channel of the pilot seat member acting on the pilot check member in a proximal direction; (vi) a solenoid actuator sleeve comprising a chamber therein; (vii) a first setting spring disposed in the chamber within the solenoid actuator sleeve and configured to bias the solenoid actuator sleeve in a distal direction; and (viii) a second setting spring disposed about an exterior peripheral surface of the solenoid actuator sleeve and configured to bias the pilot check member in the distal direction, such that the first setting spring and the second setting spring cooperate to apply a biasing force in the distal direction on the pilot check member toward the pilot seat against the fluid force. 
     The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, implementations, and features described above, further aspects, implementations, and features will become apparent by reference to the figures and the following detailed description. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 
       The novel features believed characteristic of the illustrative examples are set forth in the appended claims. The illustrative examples, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and descriptions thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative example of the present disclosure when read in conjunction with the accompanying Figures. 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a cross-sectional side view of a valve, in accordance with an example implementation. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a cross-sectional side view of a solenoid tube, in accordance with an example implementation. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates a three-dimensional partial perspective view showing an armature coupled to a solenoid actuator sleeve, in accordance with another example implementation. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates the valve of  FIG. 1  after moving an adjustment piston in a distal direction, in accordance with an example implementation. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates the valve of  FIG. 1  with a solenoid coil energized to an extent causing the valve to operate at a minimum pressure relief setting, in accordance with an example implementation. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a hydraulic system using the valve illustrated in  FIG. 1 , in accordance with an example implementation. 
         FIG. 7  is a flowchart of a method for controlling a hydraulic system, in accordance with an example implementation. 
         FIG. 8  is a flowchart of a method for operating a valve, in accordance with an example implementation. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Pressure relief valves are configured to open at a preset fluid pressure and discharge fluid until pressure drops to acceptable levels in a hydraulic system. In operation, the pressure relief valve can remain normally-closed until pressure upstream reaches a desired setting pressure. The valve can then “crack” open when the setting pressure is reached, and continue to open further, allowing more flow as pressure increases. When upstream pressure falls below the setting pressure, the valve can close again. 
     In some examples, it may be desirable to have a pressure relief valve with a pressure relief setting that can be changed by an actuation signal (e.g., with an electrical signal). For example, operating conditions of an actuator of a machine including the pressure relief valve can change. Accordingly, it may be desirable to change the pressure level at which the pressure relief opens and diverts fluid to a tank. For instance, under some loads, it may be desirable to have a high pressure relief setting (e.g., 5000 pounds per square inch (psi)) so as to accelerate the actuator. Once the actuator reaches a desired speed, the valve can be actuated to reduce the pressure relief setting to a pressure level that is less than the high pressure level. For instance, the pressure relief setting can be reduced proportionally to a level between 1000 and 3000 psi). This way, the valve allows fluid to be provided to the actuator at a lower pressure level to maintain its speed. In other examples, the pressure relief valve can be coupled to an outlet of a fluid source (e.g., a pump) and its pressure relief setting can be changed so as to change pressure level of fluid provided by the fluid source to other components of a hydraulic system. 
     It may also be desirable to have a pressure relief valve that has a high resolution such that small changes in an actuation signal respectively correspond to small changes in the pressure relief setting. It is also desirable to have such valve be stable during its range of operation to enhance performance of the hydraulic system including the valve. 
     Disclosed herein is a pressure relief valve configured to reduce its pressure relief setting proportionally in response to a solenoid actuation signal. The valve includes a pilot stage that is decoupled from a solenoid actuator so as to enhance valve resolution and stability. The valve further includes a manual adjustment actuator to change a maximum pressure relief setting of the valve. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a cross-sectional side view of a valve  100 , in accordance with an example implementation. The valve  100  may be inserted or screwed into a manifold having ports corresponding to ports of the valve  100  described below, and can thus fluidly coupled the valve  100  to other components of a hydraulic system. 
     The valve  100  includes a main stage  102 , a pilot stage  104 , and a solenoid actuator  106 . The valve  100  includes a housing  108  that includes a longitudinal cylindrical cavity therein. The longitudinal cylindrical cavity of the housing  108  is configured to house portions of the main stage  102 , the pilot stage  104 , and the solenoid actuator  106 . 
     The main stage  102  includes a main sleeve  110  received at a distal end of the housing  108 , and the main sleeve  110  is coaxial with the housing  108 . The valve  100  includes a first port  112  and a second port  114 . The first port  112  is defined at a nose or distal end of the main sleeve  110 . The second port  114  can include a first set of cross-holes that can be referred to as main flow cross-holes, such as main flow cross-holes  115 A,  115 B, disposed in a radial array about the main sleeve  110 . The second port  114  can also include a second set of cross-holes that can be referred to as pilot flow cross-holes, such as pilot flow cross-holes  116 A,  116 B disposed in the housing  108 . 
     The main sleeve  110  includes a respective longitudinal cylindrical cavity therein. The valve  100  includes a piston  118  that is disposed, and slidably accommodated, in the longitudinal cylindrical cavity of the main sleeve  110 . The term “piston” is used herein to encompass any type of movable element, such as a spool-type movable element or a poppet-type movable element. The piston  118  is shown in the figures as a spool-type movable element; however, it is contemplated that a poppet-type movable element can be used instead. In the case a poppet-type movable element is used, the inner peripheral surface of the main sleeve  110  can form a protrusion that operates as a seat for the poppet-type movable element and reduce leakage through the valve  100 . 
     Further, the term “slidably accommodated” is used throughout herein to indicate that a first component (e.g., the piston  118 ) is positioned relative to a second component (e.g., the main sleeve  110 ) with sufficient clearance therebetween, enabling movement of the first component relative to the second component in the proximal and distal directions. As such, the first component (e.g., piston  118 ) is not stationary, locked, or fixedly disposed in the valve  100 , but rather, is allowed to move relative to the second component (e.g., the main sleeve  110 ). 
     The piston  118  has a cavity or main chamber  120  therein, and the valve  100  includes a main spring  122  disposed in the main chamber  120  of the piston  118 . The valve  100  also includes a ring-shaped member  124  disposed, at least partially, within the piston  118  at a distal end thereof. The ring-shaped member  124  includes a filter  126  and forms therein an orifice  128  that fluidly couples the first port  112  to the main chamber  120 . 
     The valve  100  further includes a pilot seat member  130  fixedly disposed at the proximal end of in the main sleeve  110  within the cavity of the housing  108 . As shown in  FIG. 1 , the pilot seat member  130  has a shoulder formed by an exterior peripheral surface of the pilot seat member  130 . The shoulder interfaces with the proximal end of the main sleeve  110  and interfaces with a shoulder  131  formed as a protrusion from an interior peripheral surface of the housing  108 . As such, the pilot seat member  130  is fixedly disposed within the housing  108 . 
     The main spring  122  is disposed in the main chamber  120  such that a distal end of the main spring  122  rests against the interior surface of the piston  118  and a proximal end of the main spring  122  rests against the pilot seat member  130 . The pilot seat member  130  is fixed, and thus the main spring  122  biases the piston  118  in the distal direction (to the right in  FIG. 1 ). The distal direction can also be referred to as a closing direction. The main spring  122  can be configured as a weak spring, e.g., a spring with a spring rate of 8 pound-force/inch (lbf/in) causing a 2 pound-force (lbf) biasing force on the piston  118 . With such a low spring rate, a low pressure level differential across the orifice  128 , e.g., pressure level differential of 25 psi, can cause the piston  118  to move in the proximal direction against the biasing force of the main spring  122 . 
     The pilot seat member  130  has a longitudinal channel  132  and radial cross-holes disposed in a radial array about the pilot seat member  130 , such as radial cross-holes  133 A,  133 B. The valve  100  includes a ring-shaped member  134  disposed, at least partially, within the pilot seat member  130  at a distal end thereof. The ring-shaped member  134  forms therein an orifice  135  that fluidly couples the main chamber  120  to the longitudinal channel  132 . 
     The pilot seat member  130  forms a pilot seat  136 . The pilot stage  104  of the valve  100  includes a pilot check member  138  (e.g., a pilot poppet) configured to be seated at the pilot seat  136  when the valve  100  is closed, thereby blocking fluid communication from the longitudinal channel  132  to the radial cross-holes  133 A,  133 B. In particular, with the configuration shown in  FIG. 1 , the pilot check member  138  is configured as a poppet having a nose section that tapers gradually, such that an exterior surface of the nose section of the poppet is seated at the pilot seat  136  to block fluid flow when the valve  100  is closed. 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , the pilot check member  138  is disposed, at least partially, within the pilot seat member  130  and is slidably accommodated therein. The pilot check member  138  is thus guided by an interior peripheral surface of the pilot seat member  130  when the pilot check member  138  moves axially in a longitudinal direction. 
     The solenoid actuator  106  includes a solenoid tube  140  configured as a cylindrical housing or body disposed within and received at a proximal end of the housing  108 , such that the solenoid tube  140  is coaxial with the housing  108 . A solenoid coil  141  can be disposed about an exterior surface of the solenoid tube  140 . The solenoid coil  141  is retained between a proximal end of the housing  108  and a coil nut  143  having internal threads that can engage a threaded region formed on the exterior peripheral surface of the solenoid tube  140  at its proximal end. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the solenoid tube  140 , in accordance with an example implementation. As depicted, the solenoid tube  140  has a cylindrical body  200  having therein a first chamber  202  within a distal side of the cylindrical body  200  and a second chamber  204  within a proximal side of the cylindrical body  200 . The solenoid tube  140  includes a pole piece  203  formed as a protrusion within the cylindrical body  200 . The pole piece  203  separates the first chamber  202  from the second chamber  204 . In other words, the pole piece  203  divides a hollow interior of the cylindrical body  200  into the first chamber  202  and the second chamber  204 . The pole piece  203  can be composed of material of high magnetic permeability. 
     Further, the pole piece  203  defines a channel  205  therethrough. In other words, an interior peripheral surface of the solenoid tube  140  at or through the pole piece  203  forms the channel  205 , which fluidly couples the first chamber  202  to the second chamber  204 . As such, pressurized fluid provided to the first chamber  202  is communicated through the channel  205  to the second chamber  204 . 
     In examples, the channel  205  can be configured to receive a pin therethrough so as to transfer linear motion of one component in the second chamber  204  to another component in the first chamber  202  and vice versa, as described below. As such, the channel  205  can include chamfered circumferential surfaces at its ends (e.g., an end leading into the first chamber  202  and another end leading into the second chamber  204 ) to facilitate insertion of such a pin therethrough. 
     The solenoid tube  140  has a distal end  206 , which is configured to be coupled to the housing  108 , and a proximal end  208 . Particularly, the solenoid tube  140  can have a first threaded region  210  disposed on an exterior peripheral surface of the cylindrical body  200  at the distal end  206  that is configured to threadedly engage with corresponding threads formed in the interior peripheral surface of the housing  108 . 
     Also, the solenoid tube  140  can have a second threaded region  212  disposed on the exterior peripheral surface of the cylindrical body  200  at the proximal end  208  and configured to be threadedly engaged with corresponding threads formed in the interior peripheral surface of the coil nut  143 . Further, the solenoid tube  140  can have a third threaded region  214  disposed on an interior peripheral surface of the cylindrical body  200  at the proximal end  208  and configured to threadedly engage with corresponding threads formed in a component of a manual adjustment actuator  168  as described below (see  FIG. 1 ). The solenoid tube  140  can also have one or more shoulders formed in the interior peripheral surface of the cylindrical body  200  that can mate with respective shoulders of the manual adjustment actuator  168  to enable alignment of the manual adjustment actuator  168  within the solenoid tube  140 . 
     Referring back to  FIG. 1 , the solenoid tube  140  is configured to house an armature  144  in the first chamber  202 . The armature  144  is slidably accommodated within the solenoid tube  140  (i.e., the armature  144  can move axially within the solenoid tube  140 ). 
     The solenoid actuator  106  further includes a solenoid actuator sleeve  146  received at the proximal end of the housing  108  and also disposed partially within a distal end of the solenoid tube  140 . The armature  144  is mechanically coupled to, or linked with, the solenoid actuator sleeve  146 . As such, if the armature  144  moves axially (e.g., in the proximal direction), the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  moves along with the armature  144  in the same direction. 
     The armature  144  can be coupled to the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  in several ways.  FIG. 3  illustrates a three-dimensional partial perspective view showing the armature  144  coupled to the solenoid actuator sleeve  146 , in accordance with an example implementation. As shown, the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  can have a male T-shaped member  300 , and the armature  144  can have a corresponding female T-slot  302  formed as an annular internal groove configured to receive the male T-shaped member  300  of the solenoid actuator sleeve  146 . With this configuration, the armature  144  and the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  are coupled to each other, such that if the armature  144  moves, the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  moves therewith. 
     Referring back to  FIG. 1 , the armature  144  includes a longitudinal channel  148  formed therein. The armature  144  further includes a protrusion  150  within the longitudinal channel  148 . As mentioned above, the solenoid tube  140  includes the pole piece  203  formed as a protrusion within the cylindrical body  200 . The pole piece  203  is separated from the armature  144  by the airgap  152 . 
     The solenoid actuator sleeve  146  forms therein a chamber  154  configured to house a first setting spring  156 . The first setting spring  156  is thus disposed within the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  and can interface with an interior peripheral surface of the solenoid actuator sleeve  146 . Further, the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  has a distal section having a first outer diameter and a proximal section having a second outer diameter larger than the first outer diameter such that the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  forms a shoulder  158  at the transition between the distal section and the proximal section. 
     The valve  100  further includes a second setting spring  160  disposed about an exterior peripheral surface of the solenoid actuator sleeve  146 . A proximal end of the second setting spring  160  rests against the shoulder  158  of the solenoid actuator sleeve  146 , whereas a distal end of the second setting spring  160  rests against a pilot spring cap  162  disposed between the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  and the pilot check member  138 . As depicted in  FIG. 1 , the pilot spring cap  162  interfaces with and contacts a proximal end of the pilot check member  138 . Further, the pilot spring cap  162  is received at a distal end of the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  through a hole in the solenoid actuator sleeve  146 , and thus the pilot spring cap  162  and the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  can slide or move axially relative to each other. 
     The first setting spring  156  can have a first spring constant or spring rate k 1 , and the first setting spring  156  applies a biasing force on the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  in the distal direction. Similarly, the second setting spring  160  can have a second spring rate k 2 , and the second setting spring  160  applies a biasing force in the distal direction on the pilot spring cap  162  and the pilot check member  138  interfacing therewith. 
     With the configuration of the valve  100  shown in  FIG. 1 , the first setting spring  156  and the second setting spring  160  are disposed in series with respect to the pilot spring cap  162  and the pilot check member  138 . Particularly, any force applied to the pilot check member  138  is applied to each setting spring  156 ,  160  without change of magnitude, and the amount of strain (deformation) or axial motion of the pilot check member  138  is the sum of the strains of the individual setting springs  156 ,  160 . 
     As such, the combination of the first setting spring  156  and the second setting spring  160  has an equivalent or effective spring rate k eq  that is less than the respective spring rate of either spring. Particularly, the effective spring rate k eq  can be determined as 
     
       
         
           
             
               
                 
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     The effective spring rate k eq  determines a magnitude of a biasing force applied on the pilot check member  138  in the distal direction by way of the combined action of the setting springs  156 ,  160 . In other words, the first setting spring  156  and the second setting spring  160  cooperate to apply a biasing force on the pilot check member  138  in the distal direction. Such biasing force determines the pressure relief setting of the valve  100 , where the pressure relief setting is the pressure level of fluid at the first port  112  at which the valve  100  can open to relieve fluid to the second port  114 . 
     Specifically, based on the equivalent spring rate k eq  of the setting springs  156 ,  160  and their respective lengths, the setting springs  156 ,  160  exert a particular preload or biasing force on the pilot spring cap  162  and pilot check member  138  in the distal direction, thus causing the pilot check member  138  to be seated at the pilot seat  136  of the pilot seat member  130 . The pressure relief setting of the valve  100  can be determined by dividing the biasing force that the setting springs  156 ,  160  apply to the pilot check member  138  by an effective area of the pilot seat  136 . The effective area of the pilot seat  136  can be estimated as a circular area having a diameter of the pilot seat  136 , which can be slightly larger than the diameter the longitudinal channel  132 . As an example for illustration, if the diameter of the pilot seat  136  is about 0.042 inch and the biasing force is about 6.9 pounds, then the pressure relief setting of the valve  100  can be about 5000 psi. 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , the pilot seat member  130  includes a plurality of longitudinal channels or through-holes such as longitudinal through-hole  164  disposed in a radial array around the pilot seat member  130 . Further, the longitudinal through-hole  164  is fluidly coupled to the pilot flow cross-holes  116 A,  116 B of the housing  108  via an annular undercut or annular groove  166  formed on the exterior peripheral surface of the main sleeve  110  at a proximal end thereof. 
     In operation, fluid at the first port  112  is communicated to the pilot check member  138  through the orifice  128 , the main chamber  120 , the orifice  135 , and the longitudinal channel  132 . The fluid applies a fluid force on the pilot check member  138  in the proximal direction. When pressure level of the fluid at the first port  112 , which is communicated to the pilot check member  138 , reaches or exceeds the pressure relief setting determined by the setting springs  156 ,  160 , the fluid force overcomes and biasing force of the setting springs  156 ,  160  on the pilot check member  138 . The fluid thus pushes the pilot check member  138  in the proximal direction (to the left in  FIG. 1 ) off the pilot seat  136 . As mentioned above, the predetermined pressure relief setting is determined by dividing a preload force that the setting springs  156 ,  160  apply to the pilot check member  138  (via the pilot spring cap  162 ) by the effective area of the pilot seat  136  (e.g., the circular area having the diameter of the pilot seat  136 ). As an example for illustration, the pilot check member  138  can move a distance of about 0.05 inches off the pilot seat  136 . 
     As a result of the pilot check member  138  being unseated, a pilot flow path is formed and pilot fluid flow is generated from the first port  112  to the second port  114 . Particularly, fluid at the first port  112  can flow through the orifice  128 , the main chamber  120 , the orifice  135 , the longitudinal channel  132 , then around the nose of the pilot check member  138 , through the radial cross-holes  133 A,  133 B, the longitudinal through-hole  164 , the annular groove  166 , and the pilot flow cross-holes  116 A,  116 B to the second port  114 . Such fluid flow from the first port  112  to the second port  114  through the pilot flow cross-holes  116 A,  116 B can be referred to as the pilot flow. As an example for illustration, the pilot flow can amount to about 0.15 gallons per minute (GPM). 
     The pilot flow through the orifice  128 , which operates as a flow restriction, causes a pressure drop in the pressure level of the fluid. Thus, the pressure level of fluid in the main chamber  120  becomes lower than the pressure level of fluid received at the first port  112 . As a result, fluid at the first port  112  applies a force on the distal end of the piston  118  in the proximal direction (e.g., to the left in  FIG. 1 ) that is larger than the force applied by fluid in the main chamber  120  on the piston  118  in the distal direction (e.g., to the right in  FIG. 1 ). 
     Due to such force imbalance on the piston  118 , a net force is applied to the piston  118  in the proximal direction. When the net force overcomes the biasing force of the main spring  122  on the piston  118 , the net force causes the piston  118  to move or be displaced axially in the proximal direction against the biasing force of the main spring  122 . As mentioned above, the main spring  122  has a low spring rate, and thus a small pressure drop (e.g., when the pressure drop across the orifice  128  is about 25 psi) can cause the net force to overcome the biasing force of the main spring  122  on the piston  118 . 
     Axial movement of the piston  118  in the proximal direction past edges of the main flow cross-holes  115 A,  115 B, causes the main flow cross-holes  115 A,  115 B to be exposed, thereby forming a main flow path to allow main flow directly from the first port  112  through the main flow cross-holes  115 A,  115 B to the second port  114 . Such direct flow from the first port  112  to the second port  114  can be referred to as the main flow. As an example for illustration, the main flow rate can amount to up to 25 GPM based on the pressure relief setting of the valve  100  and the pressure drop between the first port  112  and the second port  114 . The 25 GPM main flow rate is an example for illustration only. The valve  100  is scalable in size and different amounts of main flow rates can be achieved. 
     The second port  114  can be coupled to a low pressure reservoir or tank having fluid at low pressure level (e.g., atmospheric or low pressure level such as 10-70 psi). As such, pressurized fluid at the first port  112  is relieved to the tank through the second port  114 , thereby precluding pressure level at the first port  112  from increasing further and protecting the hydraulic system from high pressure levels. 
     In some applications, it may be desirable to have a manual adjustment actuator coupled to the valve  100  so as to allow for manual modification of the preload of the setting springs  156 ,  160 , while the valve  100  is installed in the hydraulic system without disassembling the valve  100 . Modification of the preload of the setting springs  156 ,  160  causes modification of the pressure relief setting of the valve  100 . 
       FIG. 1  illustrates the valve  100  having a manual adjustment actuator  168 . The manual adjustment actuator  168  is configured to allow for adjusting a maximum pressure relief setting of the valve  100  without disassembling the valve  100 . The manual adjustment actuator  168  includes a pin  170  disposed through the channel  205 . The pin  170  is coupled to a spring cap  172  that interfaces with the first setting spring  156  of the valve  100 . With this configuration, the spring cap  172  is movable via the pin  170  and can adjust the length of the first setting spring  156 . 
     The manual adjustment actuator  168  includes an adjustment piston  174  that interfaces with or contacts the pin  170 , such that longitudinal or axial motion of the adjustment piston  174  causes the pin  170  and the spring cap  172  coupled thereto to move axially therewith. The adjustment piston  174  can be threadedly coupled to a nut  176  at threaded region  178 . The nut  176  in turn is threadedly coupled to the solenoid tube  140  at the threaded region  214 . As such, the adjustment piston  174  is coupled to the solenoid tube  140  via the nut  176 . Further, the adjustment piston  174  is threadedly coupled at threaded region  180  to another nut  182 . 
     The adjustment piston  174  is axially movable within the second chamber  204  of the solenoid tube  140 . For instance, the adjustment piston  174  can include an adjustment screw  184 , such that if the adjustment screw  184  is rotated in a first rotational direction (e.g., clockwise) the adjustment piston  174  moves in the distal direction (e.g., to the right in  FIG. 1 ) by engaging more threads of the threaded regions  178 ,  180 . If the adjustment screw  184  is rotated in a second rotational direction (e.g., counter-clockwise) the adjustment piston  174  is allowed to move in the proximal direction (e.g., to the left in  FIG. 1 ) by disengaging some threads of the threaded regions  178 ,  180 . 
     While the distal end of the first setting spring  156  is coupled to or rests against a distal interior surface of the solenoid actuator sleeve  146 , the proximal end of the first setting spring  156  rests against the spring cap  172 , which is coupled to the adjustment piston  174  via the pin  170 . As such, axial motion of the adjustment piston  174  results in a change in the length of the first setting spring  156 . 
       FIG. 1  illustrates the valve  100  with the adjustment piston  174  disposed such that the setting springs  156 ,  160  are relaxed or uncompressed. In this position, the setting springs  156 ,  160  might not exert a biasing force on the pilot spring cap  162  or the pilot check member  138 . This position can be referred to as a “minimum setting” position where fluid having a low pressure level (e.g., 25 psi) can generate pilot flow, thereby causing the piston  118  to move in the proximal direction as described above allowing main flow from the first port  112  to the second port  114 . As depicted in  FIG. 1 , in this position, the armature  144  is axially positioned close to the pole piece  203  such that the airgap  152  is small. For instance, the airgap  152  can be about 0.02 inches. 
       FIG. 4  illustrates the valve  100  after moving the adjustment piston  174  in the distal direction, in accordance with an example implementation. If the adjustment screw  184  is rotated clockwise, for example, the adjustment piston  174  moves in the distal direction (e.g., to the right in  FIG. 4 ). As the adjustment piston  174  moves in the distal direction, it pushes the pin  170 , which in turn pushes the spring cap  172 , in the distal direction, thereby compressing the first setting spring  156  against the distal interior surface of the solenoid actuator sleeve  146 . 
     Due to compression of the first setting spring  156 , the force it applies on the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  can increase to a particular force magnitude that can overcome friction forces acting on the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  and the armature  144  coupled thereto. As a result, the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  and the armature  144  coupled thereto can move axially in the distal direction, and the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  compresses the second setting spring  160  against the pilot spring cap  162 . 
     As the setting springs  156 ,  160  are compressed, the biasing force applied to the pilot spring cap  162  and the pilot check member  138  increases. Further compression of the setting springs  156 ,  160  results in a larger biasing force on the pilot check member  138 , thereby increasing the pressure relief setting of the valve  100 , i.e., increasing the pressure level of fluid at the first port  112  that can overcome the biasing force. With this configuration, the maximum pressure relief setting of the valve  100  can be adjusted via the manual adjustment actuator  168  without disassembling the valve  100 . As an example for illustration, the adjustment piston  174  can have a stroke of about 0.15 inches, which corresponds to a maximum pressure relief setting range between 0 psi and 5000 psi. 
       FIG. 4  depicts the adjustment piston  174  displaced axially all the way in the distal direction until it interfaces with the pole piece  203  and cannot move further. This position represents the highest maximum pressure relief setting position (e.g., 5000 psi). Comparing  FIG. 4  to  FIG. 1 : (i) the spring cap  172  is moved by the pin  170  in the distal direction such that the distance or gap between the spring cap  172  and the armature  144  increases in  FIG. 4  relative to  FIG. 1 ; (ii) the armature  144  moves axially with the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  such that the airgap  152  increases in  FIG. 4  relative to  FIG. 1 ; and (iii) the axial distance between the distal end of the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  and the pilot spring cap  162  is decreased in  FIG. 4  relative to  FIG. 1 . As an example for illustration, the spring rate k 1  can be about 80 lbf/in and the spring rate k 2  can be about 150 lbf/in, and if the adjustment piston  174  moves a distance of 0.15 inches, then the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  can move axially in the distal direction about 0.052 inches. In this position, the biasing force can be about 6.9 pounds leading to a pressure relief setting of 5000 psi when the diameter of the pilot seat  136  is about 0.042 inches. 
     As such, the manual adjustment actuator  168  sets a maximum pressure relief setting of the valve  100  once positions of the adjustment screw  184  and the adjustment piston  174  are set. During operation of the valve, the pressure relief setting of the valve  100  can be decreased from such maximum pressure relief setting by actuating the valve  100  via an electrical actuation signal to the solenoid coil  141 . For example, if the maximum pressure relief setting is set to the highest value (e.g., 5000 psi) by moving the adjustment piston  174  axially until it interfaces with the pole piece  203 , then sending an electrical signal to the solenoid coil  141  decreases the pressure relief setting down from the maximum pressure relief setting during operation of the valve  100 . 
     When an electrical current is provided through the windings of the solenoid coil  141 , a magnetic field is generated. The pole piece  203  directs the magnetic field through the airgap  152  toward the armature  144 , which is movable and is attracted toward the pole piece  203 . In other words, when an electrical current is applied to the solenoid coil  141 , the generated magnetic field forms a north and south pole in the pole piece  203  and the armature  144 , and therefore the pole piece  203  and the armature  144  are attracted to each other. Because the pole piece  203  is fixed and the armature  144  is movable, the armature  144  can traverse the airgap  152  toward the pole piece  203 , and the airgap  152  is reduced in size. As such, a solenoid force is applied on the armature  144 , where the solenoid force is a pulling force that tends to pull the armature  144  in the proximal direction. The solenoid force is proportional to a magnitude of the electrical command or signal (e.g., magnitude of electrical current or voltage applied to the solenoid coil  141 ). 
     The solenoid force applied to the armature  144  is also applied to the solenoid actuator sleeve  146 , which is coupled to the armature  144  as described above. The solenoid actuator sleeve  146  in turn applies a compressive force in the proximal direction on the first setting spring  156 , while allowing the second setting spring  160  to be relaxed (e.g., decompressed). As a result, the effective biasing force that the setting springs  156 ,  160  apply to the pilot spring cap  162  and the pilot check member  138  in the distal direction is reduced, and the pressure relief setting of the valve  100  is thus reduced. 
     Such reduction in the pressure relief setting when the solenoid coil  141  is energized can take place whether the valve  100  is open or closed and whether the armature  144  moves or not. Under some operating conditions, when the solenoid coil  141  is energized, and because the pole piece  203  is fixed and the armature  144  is movable, the armature  144  is pulled in the proximal direction and traverses the airgap  152  toward the pole piece  203 . The armature  144  moves while the pin  170  does not move therewith. As the armature  144  is pulled in the proximal direction, the armature  144  causes the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  coupled thereto to move in the proximal direction as well. As the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  moves in the proximal direction, the spring cap  172  remains stationary as it is coupled to the pin  170 , which does not move with the armature  144 . 
     As a result of the motion of the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  in the proximal direction, the first setting spring  156  is compressed in the proximal direction and the second setting spring  160  is relaxed and is elongated. Thus, the effective biasing force that the setting springs  156 ,  160  apply to the pilot check member  138  via the pilot spring cap  162  in the distal direction is reduced. For example, the biasing force acting on the pilot check member  138  can be determined as the effective spring force of the setting springs  156 ,  160  minus the solenoid force applied by the armature  144  on the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  in the proximal direction. As a result of the reduction in the force applied to the pilot check member  138 , the pressure relief setting of the valve  100  is reduced. Thus, the force that the pressurized fluid received at the first port  112  needs to apply on the pilot check member  138  to open the valve  100  is reduced. 
     Similarly, under static conditions (e.g., when the solenoid coil  141  but the armature  144  does not move), the solenoid force applied to the armature  144  is transferred to the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  and the first setting spring  156 . As a result of the compressive force applied on the first setting spring  156  in the proximal direction and relaxation of the second setting spring  160 , a reduction in the pressure relief setting of the valve  100  takes place despite absence of motion of the armature  144  or the solenoid actuator sleeve  146 . 
     With this configuration, the pulling force (e.g., the solenoid force) of the armature  144  in the proximal direction assists the pressurized fluid received at the first port  112  in overcoming the force applied to the pilot check member  138  in the distal direction by the setting springs  156 ,  160 . In other words, the force that the pressurized fluid received at the first port  112  needs to apply to the pilot check member  138  to cause it to be unseated and move axially in the proximal direction is reduced to a predetermined force value that is based on the solenoid force, which in turn is based on the magnitude of the electrical current (e.g., magnitude of the signal) provided to the solenoid coil  141 . As such, the pulling force (i.e., the solenoid force) resulting from sending a signal to the solenoid coil  141  effectively reduces the pressure relief setting of the valve  100 , and thus a reduced pressure level at the first port  112  can cause the valve  100  to open. 
     The larger the magnitude of the electrical signal, the larger the solenoid force and the lower the pressure relief setting of the valve  100 . As such, the pressure relief setting of the valve  100  is reduced in proportion to the increase in the magnitude of the electrical signal. With this configuration, the valve  100  can be referred to as an inverse proportional pressure relief valve as an increase in magnitude of electrical command reduces the pressure relief setting proportionally. 
     The electrical signal can be increased in magnitude until the solenoid force reaches a particular magnitude that causes the valve  100  to have a minimum pressure relief setting.  FIG. 5  illustrates the valve  100  with the solenoid coil  141  energized to an extent causing the valve  100  to operate at a minimum pressure relief setting, in accordance with an example implementation. When the solenoid force is sufficiently large (e.g., solenoid force of 12 lbf) the armature  144  and the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  move in the proximal direction compressing the first setting spring  156  and decompressing the second setting spring  160  to the extent shown in  FIG. 5 . 
     In this case, the second setting spring  160  can be substantially completely relaxed and the gap between the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  and the pilot spring cap  162  is similar to the gap therebetween depicted in  FIG. 1 . This way, the biasing force applied to the pilot check member  138  can be minimal (e.g., substantially zero). Further, the airgap  152  is also similar to the airgap  152  depicted in  FIG. 1 . However, as the armature  144  move in the proximal direction, the spring cap  172  in  FIG. 5  remains displaced by the pin  170  compared to its position in  FIG. 1 . 
     Thus, although the manual adjustment actuator  168  is set at a maximum pressure relief setting with the adjustment piston  174  displaced axially all the way to the pole piece  203 , energizing the solenoid coil  141  with a sufficiently large electrical signal can reduce the pressure relief setting of the valve to a minimum setting (e.g., 25 psi). An electrical signal having a magnitude between zero and the value causing the armature  144  to move to the position shown in  FIG. 5  changes the pressure relief setting of the valve  100  to a value between the maximum pressure relief setting (e.g., 5000 psi) established by the manual adjustment actuator  168  and a minimum pressure relief setting (e.g., a setting between 0 and 25 psi). 
     In examples, the second setting spring  160  is configured to be stiffer (i.e., has a higher spring rate) than the first setting spring  156 . For instance, the spring rate k 1  of the first setting spring  156  can be about 80 lbf/in, whereas the spring rate k 2  of the second setting spring  160  can be about 150 lbf/in. In this example, the equivalent spring rate k eq  can be calculated as k eq =k 1 /k 2 =k 1 +k 2 =52.2 lbf/inch. Thus, the equivalent spring rate k eq  is less than either k 1  or k 2 . 
     With this configuration, the second setting spring  160  effectively decouples or isolates the pilot check member  138  from the dynamics of the armature  144  and the solenoid actuator sleeve  146 . The armature  144  can be subjected to friction forces and can be heavier in weight compared to the pilot check member  138 . Thus, when an electrical current is applied to the solenoid coil  141  to move the armature  144 , the armature  144  can be subjected to friction forces, stickiness, or oscillations. Such friction, stickiness, or oscillations can be transferred to the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  and the first setting spring  156 . However, the presence of the second setting spring  160  may decouple or isolate the pilot check member  138  from such dynamics (e.g., friction, stickiness, or oscillations) of the armature  144 . This way, the pilot check member  138  is less sensitive to dynamics of the armature  144 . 
     Further, the configuration of the valve  100  having the setting springs  156 ,  160  in series causes an equivalent softer spring having the equivalent spring rate k eq  being less than either k 1  or k 2  to act on the pilot check member  138 . This way, high resolution or high accuracy axial displacements of the pilot check member  138  are achievable, while reducing the effects of the dynamics of the armature  144  on the pilot check member  138 . For instance, displacements of about 0.001 inches of the pilot check member  138  can be achieved, and thus small amounts of pilot flow variation and correspondingly small amounts of main flow variation can be achieved. 
     Further, the pilot check member  138  is small in mass. As such, the effective mass of the pilot stage  104  (e.g., the combined mass of the pilot check member  138 , the pilot spring cap  162 , and the second setting spring  160 ) can be small (e.g., 2 grams). If the armature  144  is coupled rigidly or directly to the pilot check member  138 , without the second setting spring  160  being disposed therebetween, then the effective mass of the pilot stage can be much larger (e.g., 25 grams), which is undesirable. 
     The combination of the pilot check member  138  being light (small in mass) and an equivalent spring that is softer than either of the setting springs  156 ,  160  causes the pilot check member  138  to have fast response time (e.g., high frequency response). A fast response time indicates that the pilot check member  138  can move to a commanded position off the pilot seat  136  in a shorter amount of time compared to a configuration where one stiff setting spring and a larger mass pilot check member are used. 
     Further, beneficially, with the configuration of the valve  100 , neither of the setting springs  156 ,  160  is positioned within the pole piece  203 , and therefore the presence of the setting springs  156 ,  160  does not limit the size of the pole piece  203  or limit the solenoid force that can be achieved when the solenoid coil  141  is energized. Thus, with the configuration of the valve  100 , larger solenoid forces can be achieved. Larger solenoid forces are beneficial because wider or larger pressure relief ranges can be achieved. Further, with large spring rates of the setting springs  156 ,  160  and large solenoid forces, the effect of friction (between the armature  144  and the solenoid tube  140  and between the pilot check member  138  and the pilot seat member  130 ) on hysteresis can be reduced. Further, larger solenoid forces can allow for larger seat diameters of the pilot seat  136 , thereby allowing for a large pilot flow if desired, and thus allowing for larger main flows. 
       FIG. 6  illustrates a hydraulic system  600  using the valve  100 , in accordance with an example implementation. The valve  100  is depicted symbolically in  FIG. 6 . 
     The hydraulic system  600  includes a source  602  of fluid. The source  602  of fluid can, for example, be a pump configured to provide fluid to the first port  112  of the valve  100 . Such pump can be a fixed displacement pump, a variable displacement pump, or a load-sensing variable displacement pump, as examples. Additionally or alternatively, the source  602  of fluid can be an accumulator or another component (e.g., a valve) of the hydraulic system  600 , such that the source  602  is fluidly coupled to the first port  112  of the valve  100 . 
     As described above, when pressure level of fluid provided to the first port  112  is not sufficient to overcome the biasing force of the setting springs  156 ,  160  on the pilot check member, the valve  100  remains closed, thereby allowing pressure level to increase at the first port  112 . In  FIG. 6 , the setting springs  156 ,  160  are represented by one equivalent or effective spring. 
     The hydraulic system  600  can further include a controller  604 . The controller  604  can include one or more processors or microprocessors and may include data storage (e.g., memory, transitory computer-readable medium, non-transitory computer-readable medium, etc.). The data storage may have stored thereon instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the controller  604 , cause the controller  604  to perform operations described herein. Signal lines to and from the controller  604  are depicted as dashed lines in  FIG. 6 . The controller  604  can receive input or input information comprising sensor information via signals from various sensors or input devices in the hydraulic system  600 , and in response provide electrical signals to various components of the hydraulic system  600 . 
     The controller  604  can receive a command or input information to reduce the pressure relief setting of the valve  100 . For example, the valve  100  may operate at a high or maximum pressure relief setting to provide or divert flow at a high pressure level (e.g., 4000 psi) to other portions, components, equipment, or actuators of the hydraulic system  600 . Such other portions, components, equipment, or actuators are represented in  FIG. 6  by block  606 . For instance, the block  606  can represent a hydraulic motor along with other components. When the valve  100  operates in unactuated and the pressure relief setting is set to a high pressure level, fluid from the source  602  is blocked at the first port  112  of the valve  100  and diverted to the hydraulic motor at the high pressure level so as to accelerate the hydraulic motor or provide high initial torque. 
     Once the hydraulic motor reaches a desired speed, a speed sensor can provide an indication to the controller  604  that the desired speed is reached. In response to the sensor information, the controller  604  can send a command signal to the solenoid coil  141  of the solenoid actuator  106  of the valve  100  to generate a solenoid force on the armature  144 . When the solenoid force overcomes friction forces and the biasing force of the setting spring  156 , the armature  144  and the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  can move in the proximal direction, such that the biasing force on the pilot check member  138  is reduced and the pressure relief setting is reduced as described above. 
     The pressure relief setting of the valve  100  can be reduced based on the magnitude of the electrical signal provided by the controller  604  to the solenoid coil  141  to a pressure relief setting that is less than the high pressure level. For instance, the pressure relief setting can be reduced to a value between 1000 and 3000 psi). This way, the valve  100  allows fluid to be provided to the hydraulic motor at a lower pressure level and maintain its speed. 
     If the pressure level of fluid supplied by the source  602  exceeds the pressure relief setting of the valve  100  such that pressurized fluid at the first port  112  overcomes the biasing force of the setting springs  156 ,  160 , pressurized fluid unseats the pilot check member  138  and the pilot flow path is opened. Opening the pilot flow path allows pilot flow, symbolized by arrow  607  in  FIG. 6 , from the first port  112  to the second port  114  through the orifice  128 , the main chamber  120 , the orifice  135 , the longitudinal channel  132 , the radial cross-holes  133 A,  133 B, the longitudinal through-hole  164 , the annular groove  166 , and the pilot flow cross-holes  116 A,  116 B. The pilot flow allows the piston  118  to move, thereby allowing main flow from the first port  112  to the second port  114  via the main flow cross-holes  115 A,  115 B and relieving fluid from the first port  112  to the second port  114 , which can be coupled to a tank  608 . 
     As depicted symbolically in  FIG. 6  by arrow  610 , the biasing force of the setting springs  156 ,  160 , and thus the maximum pressure relief setting of the valve  100 , can be adjusted (e.g., via the manual adjustment actuator  168  as described above). Further, arrow  612  indicates that the solenoid force can be varied by varying the electrical signal provided to the solenoid coil  141  to change the pressure relief setting of the valve  100 . 
       FIG. 7  is a flowchart of a method  700  for controlling a hydraulic system, in accordance with an example implementation. The method  700  can, for example, be performed by a controller such as the controller  604  to control the hydraulic system  600 . 
     The method  700  may include one or more operations, or actions as illustrated by one or more of blocks  702 - 704 . Although the blocks are illustrated in a sequential order, these blocks may in some instances be performed in parallel, and/or in a different order than those described herein. Also, the various blocks may be combined into fewer blocks, divided into additional blocks, and/or removed based upon the desired implementation. 
     In addition, for the method  700  and other processes and operations disclosed herein, the flowchart shows operation of one possible implementation of present examples. In this regard, each block may represent a module, a segment, or a portion of program code, which includes one or more instructions executable by a processor or a controller for implementing specific logical operations or steps in the process. The program code may be stored on any type of computer readable medium or memory, for example, such as a storage device including a disk or hard drive. The computer readable medium may include a non-transitory computer readable medium or memory, for example, such as computer-readable media that stores data for short periods of time like register memory, processor cache and Random Access Memory (RAM). The computer readable medium may also include non-transitory media or memory, such as secondary or persistent long term storage, like read only memory (ROM), optical or magnetic disks, compact-disc read only memory (CD-ROM), for example. The computer readable media may also be any other volatile or non-volatile storage systems. The computer readable medium may be considered a computer readable storage medium, a tangible storage device, or other article of manufacture, for example. In addition, for the method  700  and other processes and operations disclosed herein, one or more blocks in  FIG. 7  may represent circuitry or digital logic that is arranged to perform the specific logical operations in the process. 
     At block  702 , the method  700  includes receiving input information indicating a request to modify a pressure relief setting of the valve  100 . 
     At block  704 , the method  700  includes, based on the input information, sending a signal to the solenoid coil  141  to modify the pressure relief setting of the valve  100 . As described above, the controller  604  can provide a signal to the solenoid coil  141  to cause the armature  144  to apply a force on the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  in the proximal direction, thereby compressing the first setting spring  156  and decompressing the second setting spring  160  to change the biasing force acting on the pilot check member  138 , and thus change the pressure relief setting of the valve  100 . Reducing a magnitude of the signal can increase the pressure relief setting of the valve  100 . 
       FIG. 8  is a flowchart of a method  800  for operating a valve, in accordance with an example implementation. The method  800  shown in  FIG. 8  presents an example of a method that can be used with the valve  100  shown throughout the Figures, for example. The method  800  may include one or more operations, functions, or actions as illustrated by one or more of blocks  802 - 810 . Although the blocks are illustrated in a sequential order, these blocks may also be performed in parallel, and/or in a different order than those described herein. Also, the various blocks may be combined into fewer blocks, divided into additional blocks, and/or removed based upon the desired implementation. It should be understood that for this and other processes and methods disclosed herein, flowcharts show functionality and operation of one possible implementation of present examples. Alternative implementations are included within the scope of the examples of the present disclosure in which functions may be executed out of order from that shown or discussed, including substantially concurrent or in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved, as would be understood by those reasonably skilled in the art. 
     At block  802 , the method  800  includes operating the valve  100  at a first pressure relief setting, where the first setting spring  156  disposed within the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  and the second setting spring  160  disposed about the exterior peripheral surface of the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  apply a biasing force to the pilot check member  138  to cause the pilot check member  138  to be seated at the pilot seat  136 , thereby blocking a pilot flow path through the valve  100  and blocking fluid at the first port  112  of the valve  100  until pressure level of fluid at the first port  112  exceeds the first pressure relief setting. 
     At block  804 , the method  800  includes receiving an electrical signal (e.g., from the controller  604 ) energizing the solenoid coil  141  of a solenoid actuator (e.g., the solenoid actuator  106 ) of the valve  100 . The controller  604  can receive a request to modify or reduce the pressure relief setting of the valve  100 . In response, the controller  604  sends the electrical signal to the solenoid coil  141  to energize it, or increase a magnitude of the electrical signal provided to the solenoid coil  141 . 
     At block  806 , the method  800  includes, responsively, causing the armature  144  coupled to the solenoid actuator sleeve  146  to move, thereby compressing the first setting spring  156  and decompressing the second setting spring  160 , causing the biasing force to be reduced, and operating the valve  100  at a second pressure relief setting that is less than the first pressure relief setting. 
     At block  808 , the method  800  includes receiving, at the first port  112  of the valve  100 , pressurized fluid having a particular pressure level that exceeds the second pressure relief setting such that the pressurized fluid overcomes the biasing force, thereby causing the pilot check member  138  to be unseated and opening the pilot flow path to allow pilot flow from the first port  112  to the second port  114  of the valve  100 . 
     At block  810 , the method  800  includes, in response to pilot flow through the pilot flow path, causing the piston  118  to move, thereby allowing main flow from the first port  112  to the second port  114 . 
     The detailed description above describes various features and operations of the disclosed systems with reference to the accompanying figures. The illustrative implementations described herein are not meant to be limiting. Certain aspects of the disclosed systems can be arranged and combined in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are contemplated herein. 
     Further, unless context suggests otherwise, the features illustrated in each of the figures may be used in combination with one another. Thus, the figures should be generally viewed as component aspects of one or more overall implementations, with the understanding that not all illustrated features are necessary for each implementation. 
     Additionally, any enumeration of elements, blocks, or steps in this specification or the claims is for purposes of clarity. Thus, such enumeration should not be interpreted to require or imply that these elements, blocks, or steps adhere to a particular arrangement or are carried out in a particular order. 
     Further, devices or systems may be used or configured to perform functions presented in the figures. In some instances, components of the devices and/or systems may be configured to perform the functions such that the components are actually configured and structured (with hardware and/or software) to enable such performance. In other examples, components of the devices and/or systems may be arranged to be adapted to, capable of, or suited for performing the functions, such as when operated in a specific manner. 
     By the term “substantially” or “about” it is meant that the recited characteristic, parameter, or value need not be achieved exactly, but that deviations or variations, including for example, tolerances, measurement error, measurement accuracy limitations and other factors known to skill in the art, may occur in amounts that do not preclude the effect the characteristic was intended to provide 
     The arrangements described herein are for purposes of example only. As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that other arrangements and other elements (e.g., machines, interfaces, operations, orders, and groupings of operations, etc.) can be used instead, and some elements may be omitted altogether according to the desired results. Further, many of the elements that are described are functional entities that may be implemented as discrete or distributed components or in conjunction with other components, in any suitable combination and location. 
     While various aspects and implementations have been disclosed herein, other aspects and implementations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and implementations disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. Also, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations only, and is not intended to be limiting.