VSD03M - SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
5505 WEST 123RD STREET • SAVAGE, MN 55378-1299 / PH: 952.895.6400 / WWW.CONTINENTALHYDRAULICS.COM
CONTINENTAL HYDRAULICS
SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
VSD03M
2 WWW.CONTINENTALHYDRAULICS.COM - SALES@CONTHYD.COM
POWERFUL
VSD03M - SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
VSD03M
SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
DESCRIPTION
These valves conform to NFPA D03 and ISO 4401 mounting
standards. They are available in both 3 way and 4 way styles.
All versions are available in 2 position spring offset, 2 position detent,
2 position spring centered and 3 position spring centered versions.
A wide range of spools are available.
Standard and CSA approved versions are available.
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
MAXIMUM
OPERATING
PRESSURE
P - A - B
Ports
Standard 5000 psi 350 bar
CSA 4000 psi 275 bar
T Port
Standard 3000 psi 210 bar
CSA 2500 psi 172 bar
FLOW RATE 20 gpm 76 l/min
MOUNTING SURFACE
NFPA D03
ISO 4401-03-02-0-03
MAXIMUM
WEIGHT
AC 4 lbs 1.8 kg
DC 4.6 lbs 2.1 kg
RANGE TEMPERATURES
Ambient - 4 to +130°F -20 to +54°C
Fluid
Standard - 4 to +180°F -20 to +82°C
CSA -4 to +150°F -20 to +66°C
FLUID VISCOSITY
Range 60 -1900 SUS 10 - 400 cSt
Recommended 120 SUS 25 cSt
FLUID CONTAMINATION ISO 4406:1999 Class 20/18/15
SALES@CONTHYD.COM - WWW.CONTINENTALHYDRAULICS.COM 3
SEAL
A Buna (STD)
G Viton
MECHANICAL
OMIT IF NOT REQUIRED
R
Single Solenoid Operator At
‘B’ Port End.
WD Wash-Down
CONNECTION BOX OPTIONS
OMIT IF NOT REQUIRED
See the codes on page 9
ELECTRICAL OPTION
OMIT
Plug-in terminal
solenoids or lead wires
B
Connection box with
terminal posts and lights
VSD03M - L -- - -
TYPICAL ORDERING CODE:
VSD03M-3A-AB5A-60L-C
VSD03M-3A-A-33L-C
IDENTIFICATION CODE
DESIGN LETTER
Spool Type
See Next Page
SOLENOIDS - See the codes on page 10
VSD03M - SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
FUNCTION
1
Single Solenoid
2 Position
Spring Offset
2
Dual Solenoid
2 Position
Detented (No Spring)
3
Dual Solenoid
3 Position
Spring Centered
5
Single Solenoid
2 Position
Spring Centered
6
Single Solenoid
2 Position
Energize To Center
9
Single Operator
2 Position - 3 Way
Spring Offset
APPROVALS
OMIT STD VALVE
CSA CSA US/CAN
4 WWW.CONTINENTALHYDRAULICS.COM - SALES@CONTHYD.COM
VSD03M - SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
SPOOLS
NAME SYMBOL FUNCTION CENTER POSITION CROSSOVER FUNCTION MATCHING
A
All ports blocked
P→B or P→A
T blocked
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
A1 All ports blocked
P→B and A→T restricted or
P→A and B→T restricted
3, 5
B All ports open All ports open 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
E
P and A blocked,
and B→T
All ports blocked or
P and A blocked and B→T
3, 5
E1
P and A blocked,
B restricted to T
All ports blocked or
A blocked and B→T restricted
3, 5
F
P blocked,
A→T and B→T
P blocked and
A→T or B→T
3, 5, 6
F1
P blocked,
A and B restricted to T
P blocked,
A or B restricted to T
3, 5
G
P to A and B
T blocked
P→B or P→A
T blocked
H
P and A to T,
B blocked
All ports open, restricted
J
P→B
A and T blocked
P→B and A blocked
or all ports blocked
K
P and B blocked,
and A→T
P and B blocked and A→T
or all ports blocked
K1
P and B blocked,
A restricted to T
P blocked and A→T restricted
or all ports blocked
L
P→T,
A and B blocked
All ports open, restricted
N
P→A
B and T blocked
All ports blocked, or P→A
B and T blocked
3, 5, 6
Q
P and B to T,
A blocked
All ports open, restricted 3, 5
X - All ports blocked 9
AN
- All ports blocked 2
AJ - All ports blocked 2
These are the standard congurations. Contact Continental Hydraulics for special versions.
SALES@CONTHYD.COM - WWW.CONTINENTALHYDRAULICS.COM 5
VSD03M - SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
PRESSURE DROPS ∆P-Q
(OBTAINED WITH VISCOSITY OF 170 SUS - 36 CST AT 70°F - 50°C)
PERFORMANCE CURVE
SPOOL
FLOW CURVE NUMBER
SHIFTED CENTER
P→A P→B A→T B→T P→T
A, A1, K1, F1, E1 2 2 3 3
B 1 1 3 3 2
E 2 2 3 1
F 3 3 1 1
G 1 3 1 3
H, Q 4 5 5 5 3
J 2 1 3 3
K 2 2 1 3
L 5 5 5 5 3
N 1 2 3 3
1A, 2A, 2AN, 2AJ 3 3 3 3
1A, 1B, 2A 2 2 2 2
9X 3 3
CURVE SPOOL
1 A, 2A, A1, AN, AJ, E1, G, K1, J, N, X
2 F1
3 H, L, Q, B
4 F
5 1A
6 1B, E, K
DC VOLTAGE
6 WWW.CONTINENTALHYDRAULICS.COM - SALES@CONTHYD.COM
VSD03M - SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
NOTES:
1. The values indicated in the graphs are relevant to the standard
solenoid valve, with 42L coils.
2. Valve performance was tested in a four way circuit (full loop).
Performances may be reduced from that shown when used in a
three-way circuit (half circuit), i.e. A or B port plugged.
3. The values have been obtained according to ISO 6403 norm with
solenoids at rated temperature and supplied with voltage equal to
90% of the nominal voltage. The value have been obtained with
ltration according to ISO 4406:1999 class 18/16/13.
PERFORMANCE CURVE
CURVE SPOOL
1 A, A1, G, AN, AJ, X.
2 B
3 F
4 L, H, Q
5 J, N
6 F1, E1, K1
7 K, E
CURVE SPOOL
1 2A, AN, B
2 1A, 1B, G
3 A
4 A1
5 L
6 F
AC VOLTAGE
AC VOLTAGE - LOW FORCE
SALES@CONTHYD.COM - WWW.CONTINENTALHYDRAULICS.COM 7
VSD03M - SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
OVERALL AND MOUNTING DIMENSIONS - CONNECTION BOX VERSION
Dimensions in mm [IN]
VSD03M-2*, 3*
Mounting
surface with
sealing rings:
4 pcs. AS568-012
90 Shore A
AC Coil Shape:
Square
Connection Box
Manual Override
Integrated in the
Tube.
Manual Override
Integrated in the
Tube.
Coil Removal
Space
Coil Removal
Space
DC Coil Shape:
Round
SOL. ‘A’SOL. ‘B’
SOL. ‘B’
VSD03M-1*, 5*, 6*, 9*
8 WWW.CONTINENTALHYDRAULICS.COM - SALES@CONTHYD.COM
VSD03M - SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
OVERALL AND MOUNTING DIMENSIONS - DIN STYLE VERSION
Dimensions in mm [IN]
VSD03M-2*, 3*
VSD03M-1*, 5*, 6*, 9*
Mounting surface
with sealing
rings: 4 pcs.
AS568-012 90 Shore A
Coil with DIN style shape (DIN 43650) Connector
DC Coil Shape:
Round
AC Coil Shape:
Square
Coil Removal
Space
Coil Removal
Space
SOL. ‘A’SOL. ‘B’
Manual
Override
Integrated
in the Tube.
Manual
Override
Integrated
in the Tube.
SALES@CONTHYD.COM - WWW.CONTINENTALHYDRAULICS.COM 9
VSD03M - SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Valves are available with an electrical connection box or with DIN 43650 solenoids in both AC and
DC voltages. Deutsch DT04 or lead wires are also available in DC voltages only.
CONNECTION BOX OPTIONS
To simplify the connections and prevent wiring mistakes, we offer the option with connection boxes with
quick connect pin receptacles, already wired.
Valves are available with receptacles on solenoid side ‘A’ or ‘B’ and several connector styles.
Below are the codes to be included in the box ‘option’ of the ordering code, depending on the
version you choose.
Wiring diagrams at right show the standard connections for 3-pin, 4-pin and 5-pin connectors. The
commercially available mating “female” connector are not included.
CODE PIN SHAPE PORT END NOTES
5A 5
Male Mini
A
Single and Dual
Solenoid
5H 5 B
3A 3
Male Mini
A
Single Solenoid Only
3H 3 B
4A 4
Male Micro
A
For DC Current Only.
Different Wiring.
See Schematics.
D4A 4 A
4 4 B
D4 4 B
5 PIN RECEPTACLE
Male mini receptacles conform to
NFPA/T3.5.29 R1 - 2007 used with
single or double solenoid valve.
26 mm [1” ] Wrench
3 PIN RECEPTACLE
Male mini receptacles conform
to NFPA/T3.5.29 R1 - 2007 used
with single solenoid valve.
26 mm [1” ] Wrench
4 PIN RECEPTACLE
Male micro receptacles (M12x1
thread) used with DC valve only.
23 mm [7/8] Wrench
1 Lead to Solenoid B
2 Lead to Solenoid A
3 Ground Lead (Green)
4 Lead to Solenoid A
5 Lead to Solenoid B
1 Ground Lead (Green)
2 Lead to Solenoid
3 Lead to Solenoid
4A & 4
1 Brown Lead to Solenoid A
2 White No Connection
3 Blue Common Lead to Sol. A & B
4 Black Lead to Solendoid B
D4A & D4
1 Brown No Connection
2 White Lead to Solenoid A
3 Blue Common Lead to Sol. A & B
4 Black Lead to Solendoid B
10 WWW.CONTINENTALHYDRAULICS.COM - SALES@CONTHYD.COM
VSD03M - SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
DEUTSCH DT04 MALE
LEAD WIRES
SOLENOIDS
Listed below the types of solenoids available and the numbers to be added in the solenoid box on page 3.
PLUG-IN TERMINAL SOLENOID
DIN 43650
This solenoid has three terminal posts. Use bi-polar connectors that meet ISO4400 / DIN 43650
(EN 175301-803). Protection against atmospheric agent: IP 65
LEAD WIRES
6 inch length, protection against atmospheric agent: IP 67
DEUTSCH DT04 MALE
Protection against atmospheric agent: IP 69
Connectors must be ordered separately.
CONNECTION BOX SOLENOIDS
This is a two pin solenoid which connects to the circuit board. Wiring is done on the terminal strip
inside the box.
WASHDOWN OPTION (CODE WD)
The wash-down option with the electrical box is designed for an IP65 rating. This option uses a special cover
without the mounting bolt access holes and uses silicone sealant to help seal between the coil and core tube.
The DIN, Deutsch and lead wire coils versions of the wash-down option uses silicone sealant to help seal
between the coil and core tube.
DIN
CONNECTION
CODE
LEAD WIRE
CONNECTION
CODE
DEUTSCH
DT04
CONNECTION
CODE
BOX
CONNECTION
CODE
VOLTAGE
& FREQ.
[VOLT - HERTZ]
VOLTAGE
LIMITS
[MIN - MAX]
RESISTANCE
±10%
[OHM]
INRUSH
CURRENT
[A]
HOLDING
CURRENT
[A]
HOLDING
POWER
[W]
33 Not Available Not Available 60
120 - 60
110 - 50
108 - 126
99 - 116
35.7
1.35
1.41
0.46
0.53
26
29
34 Not Available Not Available 61
240 - 60
220 - 50
216 - 252
198 - 231
146.4
0.61
0.71
0.23
0.26
26
29
Not Available Not Available Not Available 68
120 - 60
110 - 50
108 - 132
99 - 121
75.8
0.72
0.74
0.22
0.24
12
13
42 24K4 24K7 70 24 V DC 21 - 26 19.2 1.25 1.25 30
44 12K4 12K7 75 12 V DC 10 - 13 4.8 2.5 2.5 30
SALES@CONTHYD.COM - WWW.CONTINENTALHYDRAULICS.COM 11
VSD03M - SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
APPLICATION DATA
FLUIDS
All pressure drops shown on these data pages are based on 170 SUS uid viscosity and 0.87 specic gravity.
For any other specic gravity (G1) the pressure drop (∆P) will be approx. ∆P1= ∆P (G1/G). See the chart for
other viscosities.
Use mineral oil-based hydraulic uids HL or HM type, according to ISO 6743-4. For these uids, use NBR
seals. For uids HFDR type (phosphate esters) use FPM seals (code G). For the use of other kinds of uid
such as HFA, HFB, HFC, please consult our technical department.
Using uids at temperatures higher than 180 degrees F causes the accelerated degradation of seals as well
as degradation of the uids physical and chemical properties.
From a safety standpoint, temperatures above 130 degrees F are not recommended.
FLUID
VISCOSITIES
Cst 10 14.5 32 36 43 54 65 76 86 108 216 324 400
SUS 60 75 150 170 200 250 300 350 400 500 1000 1500 1900
MULTIPIER
0.77 0.81 0.97 1.00 1.04 1.10 1.15 1.20 1.24 1.31 1.56 1.72 1.83
INSTALLATION
Valves with centering and return springs can be mounted in any position without impairing correct operation.
Valves with mechanical detent should have horizontal mounting.
Valves are xed by means of screws or tie rods on a at surface with planarity and roughness equal to or
better than those indicated in the relative symbols. If minimum values are not observed, uid can easily leak
between the valve and support surface.
RANGE TEMPERATURES:
Ambient - 4 to +130 °F -20 to +54 °C
Fluid
STD - 4 to +180 °F -20 to +82 °C
CSA - 4 to +150 °F -20 to +66 °C
FLUID VISCOSITY
Range 60 -1900 SUS 10 - 400 cSt
Recommended 120 SUS 25 cSt
FLUID CONTAMINATION
ISO 4406:1999 Class 20/18/15
SEAL KIT
BOLT KIT
Buna Seal Kit 1013326
Viton Seal Sit 1013327
VSD03M 121472
VSD03M - SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES
FORM NO. 1013887. REV. 09/2013. © 2011 CONTINENTAL HYDRAULICS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
ABOUT CONTINENTAL HYDRAULICS
Rugged, durable, high-performance, efcient—the reason Continental Hydraulics’ products are used in
some of the most challenging applications across the globe. With a commitment to quality customer
support and innovative engineering, Continental’s pumps, valves, power units, mobile and custom
products deliver what the markets demand. Continental has been serving the food production, brick
and block, wood products, automotive and machine tool industries since 1962. Learn how our
products survive some of the most harsh environments.
SALES@CONTHYD.COM
5505 WEST 123RD STREET • SAVAGE, MN 55378-1299 / PH: 952.895.6400 / FAX: 952.895.6444 / WWW.CONTINENTALHYDRAULICS.COM