ASCO 551 Series | Ex ia Intrinsically Safe ATEX IECEx Brass Solenoid Valves NAMUR 3/2 NC 5/2

ASCO 551 NAMUR | Ex ia Intrinsically Safe Brass Solenoid Valves
asco eX ia solenoid valves
intrinsically safe
551 NAMUR brass
ASCO 551 explosion proof solenoid valves are single/dual solenoid valves, which are pilot operated, have an brass body and are 1/4 tapped.
The monostable spool valves are manufactured and certified as Intrinsically Safe for hazardous area use according to IEC explosion protection techniques; IEC 61508 Standard (2010 route 2H version) when used with ASCO LI or WSLI operators and are TÜV and EXIDA certified with integrity levels: SIL 2 for HFT = 0 / SIL 3 for HFT = 1.
eX ia INtrinsically safe solenoid Valves
features
- In order to provide better environmental protection against the ingress of liquids, dusts and other foreign matter, all of the exhaust ports are connectable. This is particularly recommended for sensitive areas, such as clean rooms, and applications within the pharmaceutical and food processing sectors
- The Ex ia solenoid valves can be externally piloted via an external air pilot supply, in order to convert the valve to zero minimum operation by flipping a gasket
- The solenoid valves satisfy all relevant EU directives
asco 551 EX ia solenoid valves
specification
Differential Pressure: 2 – 10,4 bar [1 bar =100 kPa]
Flow (Qv at 6 bar): 1/4 = 700 l/min (ANR)
Fluids: air, inert gas, filtered
Temperature Range: -40°C to +60°C
Seal Materials: VMG (silicone) + PUR (polyurethane)
asco ex ia solenoid valves – ordering information
Pipe Size | Orifice Size | Flow Coefficient Kv | Operating Pressure Differential (bar) | Power Level | Ex ia Prefix (Operator) |
Thread Type | ASCO Order Code | |||
Minimum* | Maximum (PS) | |||||||||
Air | ||||||||||
(m³/h) | (l/min) | ∼ | = | ∼/= | ||||||
3/2 NC – 5/2 – Solenoid air pilot operated – spring return (monostable) | ||||||||||
1/4 | 6 | 0.75 | 12.5 | 0 / 2 | 10 | 10 | Low Power 0.5W – 2W |
LI WSLI |
NPT ANSI 1.20.3 | 8551A303** |
ISO G (228/1) | G551A303** | |||||||||
3/2 NC – 5/2 – Solenoid air pilot operated and return (bistable) | ||||||||||
1/4 | 6 | 0.75 | 12.5 | 0 / 2 | 10 | 10 | Low Power 0.5W – 2W |
LI WSLI |
NPT ANSI 1.20.3 | 8551A304 |
ISO G (228/1) | G551A304 |
* Zero minimum is only achieved if external pressure is applied.
**Use suffix “SL” where IEC 61508 Functional Safety data certification is required.
asco 551 namur solenoid valves – dimensions

ASCO 551 3/2 NC & 5/2 NAMUR Valves | Dimensions (mm)
Intrinsically Safe
Type 14 – LI/WSLI
Aluminium, cataphorese black painting / AISI 316L Stainless Steel
LI / WSLI: EN/IEC 60079-11, 60079-31

ASCO Solenoid Valves | Type 14 NAMUR Dimensions (mm)
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- Cable gland for unarmoured cable with 7 to 12 mm dia. sheath
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- Manual operator location, suffix MO
- External pilot air supply, 1/8 pipe size
electrical characteristics & connections
Coil insulation class: F
Electrical safety: IEC 335
Standard voltages: DC (=) 24V – 48V | AC (~) 24V – 48V – 115V – 230V/50Hz; (other voltages and 60Hz are available on request)
- Low Power – Type 14
- Power Ratings – Hot/Cold (W): 0.5/0.5
- Operator Ambient Temperature Range (TS) : -40°C to +60°C
- Hazardous Area Safety Code: II1G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga, II2D Ex tb IIIC Db
- Electrical Enclosure Protection (EN 60529): IP66/67, Aluminium (LI) Stainless Steel (WSLI)
- Electrical Connections: 1/2″ NPT threaded cable entry. Enclosures are supplied without cable gland
Safety Parameters
- UI = (DC) – 32 V
- I – 500 mA
- P – 1.5 W
- L – 0 H
- C – 0 µF

Certified For Hazardous Area Flow Control | ATEX Valves

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