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I would like to know how to control a proportional valve (pvq13-5l-03-m5-a) with an Arduino.

The valve operates with a constant 12 V and is driven by a current in the range of 0-170 mA.

Could you help me with components and circuit diagram?

I have tried to PWM a MOSFET (IRF520N) with the output of the MOSFET connected to the valve. I also had 12 V coming straight from a power supply, however, I didn't get it to work.

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    \$\begingroup\$ Show the circuit you used (all the circuit). \$\endgroup\$
    – Andy aka
    Commented Jul 29, 2020 at 16:07
  • \$\begingroup\$ @Spehro Thanks mate, will give it a go and let you know how it goes. One question you know on V2 Square, would that be the PWM pin on the board. Also, how would you control the current. I am assuming that it would vary depending on the duty cycle of the PWM signal. \$\endgroup\$
    – John
    Commented Jul 30, 2020 at 8:25
  • \$\begingroup\$ I've converted this to a comment. Spehro's answer explains how to obtain current control. Read it for understanding of how it works. (A controlled variable voltage across an R results in cmtrolled I as I = V/R) \$\endgroup\$
    – Russell McMahon ♦
    Commented Jul 30, 2020 at 9:46

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I think if you use the circuit in my answer here it will work for you.

Replace R1 with 2.7 ohms and replace the S8050 with a TIP122 with a small heatsink.

Of course the 3.7V becomes 12V and the 68 ohms represents your valve. Put a diode across the valve, such as 1N4148.

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