Alternating current, 50 Hz or 60 Hz

The actuation current I ANZ is the current necessary to move the armature into the stroke position (see also VDE 0580)

The actuation time t1 is the sum of the response delay and the stroke time t2 (see diagrams in VDE 0580)

The actuation voltage uANZ is the voltage necessary to move the armature into the stroke position (see also VDE 0580)

Device for diverting the valve air connections in order to increase compatibility

Describes the temperature of the surroundings at which valve operation is permitted under maximum allowable self-heating

Describes the area in which, and the way in which the valve may be deployed

Metal part moved by magnetization in the armature system

Passive component in which the medium is transported

Active component for controlling the medium; consists of the armature guide, magnet core and armature

Unit remains activated until the reset switch is operated (e.g. manual switching 1 = On – 0 = Off)

Material for encasing (shaping) the solenoid coil

• CECC/EN 175 301-803 Type A ISO 4400
• CECC/EN 175 301-803 Type B ISO 6952
• Design Type B-industrial
• CECC/EN 175 301-803 Type C ISO 15217
• stranded wire
• bayonet connector DIN 72585

• KR — concentric O-rings
• GKR — concentric O-rings with trapped exhaust air
• SF — flange-mounted on the side
• GSF — flange-mounted on the side, trapped exhaust air
• ST — hose nozzle connection
• FL — flange connection with O-rings on the underside

Direct current (i.e. voltage) (Half-wave or full-wave rectification, or battery voltage source)

The decay time is the sum of the decay delay t21 and return time t22 (see diagrams in VDE 0580)

Type of electronic connection

Dimensions of the units for determining the space requirement and the block design

Current/voltage rectification with a ripple of < 45%

Casing material for solenoid coils with high temperature stability

Is the ratio of the power-on time to the total running time

Electromagnetic compatibility, interference immunity against rapid transient disturbances (connection to power lines)

By means of the exhaust throttle the flow rate may be adjusted by turning the adjustment screw (on the exhaust side)

Single assembly component for locking and attaching the armature system (flange) in the valve housing

Volume per time unit; quantity of the gaseous medium that escapes through a defined opening within a specified time interval

Number of switching operations / oscillations / time unit

Test according to VDE 0110-1 to check for compliance with permissible air gaps and creepage distances (arcing, electrical breakdown)

Gives the limit temperature of insulation materials according to VDE 0301-1 (DIN IEC 60 085) e.g. Insulation Class "F" = limit temperature of 155°C

See protection class

"Light Emitting Diode": active indicator showing that the device is switched on

Threaded connection with a 12 mm screw thread for the electrical connection of the solenoid coil

Manual switching of an otherwise electrically operated solenoid valve

The gas or liquid to be transported

Switching state during manual operation (e.g. pressed hand operation)

Normally closed solenoid valve / solenoid operator is closed in the currentless state

Normally open solenoid valve / solenoid operator is open in the currentless state

See flow rate

Describes the size of flow opening for the medium at the valve inlet

vertical, horizontal

Sum of all forces exerted by a gaseous medium on the container wall (armature system / valve system)

Voltage at which the solenoid valve may be brought into operation according to specifications  

Gives the power in Watts for DC and in Volt-Amperes for AC necessary to operate a valve according to the nominal opening size / pressure.

Valve for setting the required pressure (e.g. Inlet 10bar – Outlet adjustable from 3-10bar)

See Ex-information sheet

German Federal Institute of Physics and Metrology; Certification Institute

(Lifting force according to VDE 0580) Magnetic force that acts outwardly under consideration of the associated mass components of the armature

Elastomer made of different materials used as the sealing material

Shuts off the flow of the medium

Component that consists of the excitation winding and bundles and directs the magnetic flux.

A unit which, on account of its construction and the governing technical data, is suitable for actuating valves for liquids and gases

Difference between the temperature of the solenoid coil and the ambient temperature once temperature equilibrium has been attained in the switched-on state. After 60 minutes as a rule, see VDE 0580

Gives the maximum permissible surface temperature in classes above Class II according to EN 50014

• T3 = 200°C
• T4 = 135°C
• T5 = 100°C
• T6 = 85°C

Given in degrees Centigrade (for ambient temperature, upper and lower limit temperature, self-heating)

Plastic used for moulding plastic parts (recyclable)

A throttle check valve combines two different functions:
throttling and prevention of return flow

Leakage / time unit; non-desired quanitity of the gaseous medium that escapes in the switched-on or switched-off state of a valve during a time interval

The valve housing has a defined pneumatic interface

(see nominal opening size) Nozzle in the valve system / valve solenoid that affects the discharge and flow characteristics

Consists of an armature system, a solenoid coil and possibly fixing material

Consists of an armature system and valve housing with corresponding pneumatic interfaces

• KR — Concentric O-Rings
• GKR — concentric O-rings with trapped exhaust air
• CNOMO — CNOMO hole pattern
• SF — side-mounted flange
• FL — flange mounting on the underside

German Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies

Serves to direct the flow of escaping air after the valve has been switched off

Gives the value for a device to which the operational and power characteristics are related

Gives the permissible voltage deviation value

Describes the number of windings with laquered copper wire on the solenoid coil