4/2 and4/3 Solenoid Directional Valve, ISO Size 03
Q
max
= 18l/min,p
max
= 160bar
Direct acting, with EX-safty solenoid coil
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Reference: 400-P-190310-EN-03
Issue: 09.2020
Valve:
S Slip-on coil design, coils can be changed
without opening hydraulic envelope
S With manual override
S Interface to ISO 4401-03-02
Solenoid coil:
S To IEC/EN 60079-0, IEC/EN 60079-7, EN 60079-18
To EN 60079-31
S For equipment in Category 2
gas:
II 2 G Ex eb mb IIC T4 Gb
dust:
II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T120°C Db
1 Description
Series EEX-WED...-6 spool valves are direct acting units.
The main valve components are a steel body, a spring-
centered spool and wet armature solenoids with pressure-
tight core tube and a slip-on coil which is certified for use
in explosion-hazard areas. The coil slips over the core tube
and is retained by a knurled nut. The solenoid housing is
made of steel with spray painted finish. The solenoid arma
ture is of the oil-immersed type. The terminal box on the coil
is provided with a cable gland for cable diameter of 6 … 12
mm. Valves are supplied complete with cable entry gland
but without cable. The spool is offset by the solenoid force
and brought back to its deenergised position by return or
centering springs. For the detented model EEX-
WED-42-C-6, the maximum flow rate is limited to 10 l/min.
Ex: solenoid conforms to the European standards
IEC/EN 60079-0, IEC/EN 60079-7, EN 60079-18
EN 60079-31
Gas:
e: increased security
m: encapsulation
Group II: for use in the potentially explosive area
T4: temperature class for gas
Dust:
t: protection by enclosure
Group IIIC: use in areas with combustible dust
T120 °C: temperature class for dust
Verification certificates:
Europe: BVS 16 ATEX E 036 X
others on request
2 Technical data
General characteristics Description, value, unit
Designation 4/2 and 4/3 solenoid directional valve
Design manifold-mounting, two-stage
Mounting method 4 x ∅ 5,5 holes for M5x45 cap screws
Tightening torque 5.2 Nm ± 10 %
Size size 03 interface to ISO 4401-03-02 / DIN 24 340 A6
Weight 2.2 kg (1 solenoid)
3.0 kg (2 solenoid)
Mounting attitude horizontal recommended
(vertical mounting makes air bleeding difficult)
Ambient temperature range see hydraulic and electrical characteristics
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Hydraulic characteristics Description, value, unit
Maximum operating pressure port A,B and P
port T
160bar
15 bar
Maximum flow rate 18 l/min (see modification by supply voltage
tolerance)
10 l/min for detented model
Flow direction see symbols
Hydraulic fluid HL and HLP mineral oil to DIN 51 524;
for other fluids, please contact BUCHER
Ambient temperature range
1)
-25°C … +80°C
Hydraulic fluid temperature range
1)
-25°C … +80°C
2)
Viscosity range 10…500mm
2
/s (cSt), recommended 15...250mm
2
/s (cSt)
Minimum fluid cleanliness
Cleanliness class to ISO 4406:1999
class 20/18/15
Electrical characteristics Description, value, unit
Supply voltage 24V DC/AC, 230 V DC/AC
alternating voltage 50 … 60 Hz ±2%
direct or undulating voltage
Supply voltage tolerance
1)
by max. ambient temperature
1)
max. flow
- 5 % / +10 % 40 °C 18 l/min
-15 % / +10 % 40 °C 14 l/min
dedented model „C“
- 15% / +10 % 40 °C 10 l/min
Ambient temperature range
1)
operation as T4 / T120 °C -20°C … +40°C
Temperatue class to IEC/EN 60079-0 T1 … T4
EX-protection marking gas:
dust:
II 2 G, Ex eb mb IIC T4 Gb
II 2 D, Ex tb IIIC T120°C Db
Nominal power consumption 12 W at 20 °C
Switching time 90 ms (energising)
40 ms (de-energising)
Depending on pressure, flow rate and viscosity as well as dwell time under
pressure, the switching times may vary from the the stated values.
Relative duty cycle 100%
Protection class to EN 942017-2 IP65 / 67
(with properly fitted cable gland and properly made cable connection)
Electrical connection shipped with cable inlet thread M20 x 1.5, without cable
Fuse connected in series as per IEC 60127 24 V DC / AC 1250 mA
230 V DC / AC 125 mA
IMPORTANT!:
1)
The less favourable values from the hydraulic
and electrical characteristics determine the tem
perature range of the whole valve.
IMPORTANT!:
2)
The maximum fluid temperature must not ex
ceed the permissible ambient temperature for the
whole valve.
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3 Symbols / Spool types
4/2 functions 4/2 functions
with A-solenoid
4/2 functions
with B-solenoid
4/3 functions
b
AB
PT
a
AB
PT
b
AB
PT
a
AB
PT
b
a
AB
PT
AB
PT
b
AB
PT
ab
AB
PT
AB
PT
a
b
EEX−WED−42−A−6... EEX−WED−42−AD−6... EEX−WED−42−BD−6... EEX−WED−43−D−6...
4 Performance graphs
measured with oil viscosity 33mm
2
/s (cSt), coil at steady-state temperature and 5 % undervoltage
Δp = f (Q) Pressure drop - Flow rate characteristic
A / B, D, G, H and J spool
0
Q [l/min]1813.594.50
1
2
3
5
p [bar]
P0452.ai
4
3
1
2
5
6
7
8
4
9
IMPORTANT!
The quored max. flow rates apply when symmetri
cal flows pass through the valve.
For non-symmetrical flows, the max. flows are
substantially reduced, in worst cases to only 25%
of the above valves.
Spool type
Flow direction
P % A B % T P % B A % T P % T P, A + B % T
A / B 1 2 3 4 -- --
D 2 7 3 8 -- --
G 3 1 2 5 -- --
H 4 4 4 8 -- 2
J 8 9 8 9 6 --
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5 Installation information
COMMISSIONING
S The solenoid coils must only be operated when they are
fitted on the associated valve. For more information on in
stallation and commissioning, please refer to the operat
ing instructions supplied with the solenoid coil.
ATTENTION!
Ratings given in the operating instructions
Pay attention to the relevant operating instruc
tions from the solenoid coil! If in doubt, the less
favourable values apply.
ATTENTION!
Only qualified personnel with mechanical skills
may carry out any maintenance work. Generally,
the only work that should ever be undertaken is to
check, and possibly replace, the seals. When
changing seals, oil or grease the new seals tho
roughly before fitting them.
ATTENTION!
Authorised persons
The tasks described here may only be carried out
by authorised personnel. Authorised personnel
are those who have electro-technical training (EN
60204-1).
6 Dimensions & sectional view
95
65.4
205
100
11.4 40.5
2
50
7
1.3
M5
4)
214
310.4
7.5
38
47.3
23 40.2
26.1113.5
5)
2 1 3
T
A
B
P
4 4
6)
24
Ø 50
M
A
= 5.2 [Nm] ±10 %
M
A
= 5.2 [Nm] ±10 %
M
A
= 18 [Nm] ±10 %
Ø 12.6
Ø 25
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Seal kit no. DS-156-N
7)
Item Qty. 8
)
Qty. 9
)
Description
1 4 4 O-ring no. 012 ∅ 9,25x 1,78 N90
2 1 2 O-ring no.017 ∅17,17x 1,78 N90
3 1 - Copper ring DIN7603A 5 / 9 x 1
IMPORTANT!:
4)
Valve mounting bolts M5X45 (included in
the delivery)
5)
stack mounting spacer plate SZ-6-1 and if
required, longer fastening screws
must be ordered separately
6)
Manual overid (on each solenoid)
7)
Seal kit with Viton seals, no. DS-156-V
8)
4/2 valves (1 solenoid)
9)
4/3 valves (2 solenoids)
7 Ordering code
EEX = EX-protected coil instead of standard sol. coil
(for details, see electrical characteristics)
W = directional valve
E = electrically actuated
D = direct acting
42 = 4-way, 2 positions
43 = 4-way, 3 positions
A = 4/2 function solenoid at a end
B = 4/2 function solenoid at b end
C = 4/2 function solenoid at both end (detented model)
AD, AG, AH oder AJ = 4/2 function with 4/3 spool, solenoid at a end
BD, BG, BH oder BJ = 4/2 function with 4/3 spool, solenoid at b end
D, G, H, J = 4/3 function
6 = ISO size 03 interface
(blank) = NBR (Nitrile) seals (standard)
V = FKM (Viton) seals
(special seals - please contact BUCHER)
1 … 9 = design number, seat valve (omit when ordering new units)
... = voltage e.g. 24 (24 V)
U = current DC + AC
EEX 6W GE 24-- U_D 43-- _--
8 Related data sheets
Reference (Old no.) Description
400-P-030501 (i-31) Size 03 interface to ISO 4401-03-02
… Operating instructions for solenoid coil VACC-S18…EX4ME
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Classification: 430.300.-.305.310.300