Specifications

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4.2. Solenoid Valve Operating Instructions
4.2.1 Standard Valve Specifications
NOTE: ALWAYS consult the Quantum product ID label for coil electrical
specifications and for pressure and temperature specifications for each
unit, as they will vary with area classification, valve options and other
factors.
Std. Operating Pressure: 45-120 PSIG
Std. Operating Temperature: -4° F to 176° F
(Agency approvals may be valid for different operating temperature ranges).
Operating Media: Lubricated or dry air, filtered to 20 microns.
4.2.2 Installation/Connection of Falcon Directional Control Valve
Porting Designation
1/4” NPT air ports for inlet, outlet, and exhaust
(3.5 Cv valve has 1/2
”
NPT air ports)
Spring Return 3-Way (3/2)
V
alve
Description of Operation: Solenoid De-energized -
air flows from Outlet Port 2 to Exhaust Port 3.
Solenoid Energized - air flows from Inlet Port 1 to
Outlet Port 2.
Spring Return 4-way (5/2)
V
alve
Description of Operation: Solenoid De-energized -
air flows from Inlet Port 1 to Outlet Port 2 and
exhausts from Port 4 to Port 5. Solenoid Energized -
air flows from Inlet Port 1 to Outlet Port 4 and
exhausts from Port 2 to Port 3.
Dual Coil 4-way (5/2)
V
alve
Description of Operation: Coil B Energized -
air flows from Inlet Port 1 to Outlet Port 2 and
exhausts from Port 4 to Port 5.
Coil A Energized -
air flows from Inlet Port 1 to Outlet Port 4 and
exhausts from Port 2 to Port 3.
Note: The valve will not change state until the energized
coil is de-energized and the opposite coil is energized in
that order.
Fig. 2
Air Flow Diagrams