ASCO 131 Solenoid Valves (Direct Acting) 3/2 NC-4/2 ¼” Valve – Hazardous Area Ex d IIC Gb, Ex t IIIC Db

ASCO 131 – Direct Acting/Operating Solenoid Valves For Hazardous Areas & Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
ASCO 131 hazardous area solenoid valves are direct acting/operating type valves suitable for hazardous areas installation with international classifications including ATEX, UL, CSA and other local approvals on request.
3/2 – 4/2 Way Solenoid Valve
NC – Normally Closed Valve
NO – Normally Open Valve
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ASCO 131 SOLENOID VALVES
- ASCO 131 solenoid valve with flameproof operator type MPV1 or CPV1 for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, EC type examination according to ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
EC type examination certificate no.: LCIE 02 ATEX 6253 X
IECEx Certificate of Conformity no.: IECEx LCI 09.0004X - Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by compliance with the International and European Standards IEC and EN: 60079-0, 60079-1 and 60079-31
- Easy electrical connection with screw terminals; manual reset version available
- Solenoid operator types MPV1/CPV1 can be fitted to 3/2 and 4/2 series 231 and 232 valves
Differential Pressure : 3/2: 0 – 30 bar – 4/2: 0 to 8 bar (1 bar = 100 kPA)
Maximum Viscosity: 300cSt (mm²/s)
Response Time (with air ∆P = 6 bar) : 30 ms [opening/closing, AC version (~)]
Fluids | Temperature Range (TS) | Valve Seal Materials |
3/2: Water, Air, Inert Gas, Oil | -10°C to +80°C | NBR (nitrile) |
4/2: air, inert gas |
ASCO 131 – valve FLUID CONTACT COMPATIBILITY
ASCO 131 Solenoid Valve | Brass Valve Body |
Body | Brass |
Internal Parts and Springs | Stainless Steel |
Seals | NBR |
Shading Coil | Copper |
ASCO 131 – valve ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Coil Connection: Screw terminals
Electrical Safety : IEC 335
Standard Valve Voltages : DC (=) : 24V – 48V
AC (∼) : 24V – 48V – 115V – 230V / 50HZ (Other voltages and 60 Hz on request)
ASCO 131 – VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
Pipe Size | Orifice Size | Flow Coefficient kV | Operating Pressure Differential (Bar) | Solenoid Operator Rating (W) | ASCO Solenoid Valve Catalogue Number | Reference | |||||||||||||
min. | max. (PS) | ||||||||||||||||||
(mm) | (M3/h) | (l/min) | Air (*) | Water/oil (*) | ~ | = | |||||||||||||
~ | = | ~ | = | ~ | = | ||||||||||||||
3/2 NC – Normally closed | |||||||||||||||||||
1/4″ | 4 | 0.18 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 24/- | ASCO 13101148 | ASCO 13101215 | V301-O-4 | ||||||
1/4″ | 5 | 0.36 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 24/- | ASCO 13101149 | ASCO 13101216 | V301-O-5 | ||||||
1/4″ | 6 | 0.57 | 9.5 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 24/- | ASCO 13101150 | ASCO 13101236 | V301-O-6 | ||||||
4/2 NC – Normally closed | |||||||||||||||||||
1/4″ | 4 | 0.18 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 8 | – | – | 20 | 24/- | ASCO 13101166 | ASCO 13101231 | V401-4 |
ASCO 131 – VALVE OPTIONS
- Manual reset version with auxiliary 5A switch, catalogue number 260566 (MPV1) or catalogue number 260568 (CPV1)
- Stainless steel NC 3/2 ASCO 131 solenoid valves (3 or 5 mm dia.), with IIR seals (butyl) for corrosive fluids: this option may limit the max. service pressure. Contact us
- 3 mm dia. solenoid valve for differential pressures of 0-40 bar (3/2) or 0-12 bar (4/2)
- NC/NO 2/2 or NO/U 3/2 solenoid valves with brass or stainless steel body
- IECEx-ATEX cable gland certified, 3/4 NPT, installed on solenoid valve, supplied with cable clamp:
– for 8.5 to 16 mm dia. unarmoured cable, catalogue number 660510
– for ID 8.5 to 16 mm / OD 12 to 21 mm armoured cable, catalogue number 660514 - Coil class B (AC and DC) / class H (DC)
- On solenoid operator MPV1 (~):
– maintained manual operator, catalogue number 210516 / impulse manual operator, catalogue number 210518
– auxiliary switch: 5 A, catalogue number 260542 - On solenoid operator CPV1 (=):
– diode for direct current coil, catalogue number 010001
– maintained manual operator, catalogue number 210520 / impulse manual operator, catalogue number 210522
– auxiliary switch: 5 A, catalogue number 260548 / 15 A, catalogue number 260550
– auxiliary switches in neutral atmosphere (1HS1), catalogue number 260552
– auxiliary switch with manual reset - On solenoid operators MPV1 / CPV1 (~/=):
– cover on manual operator, catalogue number 160001
– marine paint, catalogue number 609502 / anti-corrosive paint, catalogue number 609503 - On valve body:
– brass body: fit the upper button with a seal (NBR or FPM) for use with liquid media, NC and NO 3/2 versions only
– FPM seal (fluoroelastomer). Fluids: hydrocarbons (temperature range: -10°C to +80°C)
– Oxygen service, catalogue number 970507
ASCO SOLENOID VALVES – ATEX, IEC EX & NEMA hazardous area CERTIFIED

ASCO Solenoid Valves For Hazardous Area Oil, Gas & Petrochem Industries (ATEX & IECEx) – call T&D for sales, technical and specification support on all ASCO valves.
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Hazardous Area Certification
ATEX (Zone 1 Zone 2), IEC Ex, NEMA (Div 1 Div 2) & Explosion Protection
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