RELAY VALVE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A RELAY VALVE

A relay valve (10) for a compressed-air brake system of a commercial vehicle comprises a control piston (14) arranged in a housing (12) and being axially movable by means of a control pressure supplied from a control port (20); a valve means (24) comprising a valve body (28) being axially movable by means of an axial movement of said control piston (14), wherein said valve body (28) controls fluid connection between a supply port (26) and an outlet port (22); and a movement limiting mechanism (38) configured to limit an axial movement range of said control piston (14) if required.