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Process valve
PRODUCT NAME

VNB Series
MODEL / Series / Product Number
Contents

Safety Instructions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2,3

Design ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Selection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Mounting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Piping -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4,5
Operating Environment --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Maintenance ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Operating Precautions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
How to use DIN connector ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Indicator Light/Surge Voltage Suppressor ---------------------------------------------------- 6
Electorical Connections --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Specific Product Precautions -------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8,9

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 Safety Instructions
These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage.
These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.”
They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards
(ISO/IEC)*1), and other safety regulations.
*1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.
ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.
IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery -- Electrical equipment of machines .(Part 1: General requirements)
ISO 10218-1992: Manipulating industrial robots -Safety.
etc.

Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result
Caution in minor or moderate injury.
Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could
Warning result in death or serious injury.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result
Danger in death or serious injury.

Warning
1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the equipment or
decides its specifications.
Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific
equipment must be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on
necessary analysis and test results.
The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be the responsibility of the person who
has determined its compatibility with the product.
This person should also continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog
information, with a view to giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the
equipment.
2. Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.
The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly.
The assembly, operation and maintenance of machines or equipment including our products must be
performed by an operator who is appropriately trained and experienced.
3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed.
1.The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to
prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.
2.When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented
and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions
of all relevant products carefully.
3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.
4. Contact SMC beforehand and take special consideration of safety measures if the product is to
be used in any of the following conditions.
1. Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to
direct sunlight.
2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railways, air navigation, space, shipping,
vehicles, military, medical treatment, combustion and recreation, or equipment in contact with food and
beverages, emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits in press applications, safety equipment or
other applications unsuitable for the standard specifications described in the product catalog.
3. An application which could have negative effects on people, property, or animals requiring special safety
analysis.
4.Use in an interlock circuit, which requires the provision of double interlock for possible failure by using a
mechanical protective function, and periodical checks to confirm proper operation.

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 Safety Instructions
Caution
1.The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries.
The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.
If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications
or a contract if necessary.
If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer/Compliance Requirements

The product used is subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer” and “Compliance
Requirements”.
Read and accept them before using the product.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer

1.The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered,
whichever is first.∗2)
Also, the product may have specified durability, running distance or replacement parts. Please
consult your nearest sales branch.

2. For any failure or damage reported within the warranty period which is clearly our responsibility,
a replacement product or necessary parts will be provided.
This limited warranty applies only to our product independently, and not to any other damage
incurred due to the failure of the product.

3. Prior to using SMC products, please read and understand the warranty terms and disclaimers
noted in the specified catalog for the particular products.

∗2) Vacuum pads are excluded from this 1 year warranty.

A vacuum pad is a consumable part, so it is warranted for a year after it is delivered.
Also, even within the warranty period, the wear of a product due to the use of the vacuum
pad or failure due to the deterioration of rubber material are not covered by the limited
warranty.

Compliance Requirements
1. The use of SMC products with production equipment for the manufacture of weapons of mass
destruction (WMD) or any other weapon is strictly prohibited.
2. The exports of SMC products or technology from one country to another are governed by the
relevant security laws and regulations of the countries involved in the transaction. Prior to the
shipment of a SMC product to another country, assure that all local rules governing that export
are known and followed.

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 Valves for Fluid Control
Precautions 1
Be sure to read before handling.

Design 3) Install an aftercooler or air dryer, etc.

Compressed air that contains excessive drainage may cause
Warning malfunction of valves and other pneumatic equipment. To
prevent this, install an aftercooler or air dryer, etc.
1. Cannot be used as an emergency shutoff valve, 4) If excessive carbon powder is generated, eliminate it by
etc. installing mist separators at the upstream side of valves.
The valves presented in this catalog are not designed for If excessive carbon powder is generated by the compressor,
safety applications such as an emergency shutoff valve. If the it may adhere to the inside of the valves and cause a
valves are used in this type of system, other reliable safety malfunction.
assurance measures should also be adopted. Refer to Best Pneumatics No.5 for further details on
2. This solenoid valve cannot be used for explosion compressed air quality.
proof applications. 5. Ambient environment
Use within the operable ambient temperature range. Confirm
3. Ensure sufficient space for maintenance activities.
the compatibility between the product’s composition materials
When installing the products, allow access for maintenance.
and the ambient atmosphere. Be certain that the fluid used
4. Actuator drive does not touch the external surface of the product.
When an actuator, such as a cylinder, is to be driven using a
6. Countermeasures against static electricity
valve, take appropriate measures to prevent potential danger
Take measures to prevent static electricity since some fluids
caused by actuator operation.
can cause static electricity.
5. Pressure (including vacuum) holding
7. Low temperature operation
It is not usable for an application such as holding the
1) The valve can be used in an ambient temperature of not less
pressure (including vacuum) inside of a pressure vessel
than –5°C. However, take measures to prevent freezing or
because air leakage is entailed in a valve.
solidification of drainage or impurities, etc.
6. When the conduit type is used as equivalent to an 2) When using valves for water application in cold climates, take
IP65 enclosure, install a wiring conduit, etc. appropriate countermeasures to prevent the water from
freezing in tubing after cutting the water supply from the
Selection pump, by draining the water, etc. When warming by a heater,
etc., be careful not to expose the coil portion to a heater.
Warning Installation of a dryer, heat retaining of the body is
recommended to prevent a freezing condition in which the
1. Confirm the specifications. dew point temperature is high and the ambient temperature is
Give careful consideration to the operating conditions such low, and the high flow runs.
as the application, fluid and environment, and use within the
specified operating ranges in this catalog. Mounting
2. Fluid
1) Type of fluid Warning
Before using a fluid, confirm whether it is compatible with the
materials from each model by referring to the fluids listed in 1. If air leakage increases or equipment does not
this catalog. Use a fluid with a dynamic viscosity of 50 mm2/s operate properly, stop operation.
or less. If there is something you do not know, please contact After mounting is completed, confirm that it has been done
us. correctly by performing a suitable function test.
2) Corrosive gas 2. Do not apply external force to the coil section.
Cannot be used since it will lead to cracks by stress corrosion When tightening is performed, apply a wrench or other tool to
or result in other incidents. the outside of the piping connection parts.
3) Applicable fluid on the list may not be used depending on the
3. Mount a valve with its coil position upwards, not
operating condition. Give adequate confirmation, and then
determine a model, just because the compatibility list shows downwards.
the general case. 4. Do not warm the coil assembly with a heat
3. Fluid quality insulator, etc.
The use of a fluid that contains foreign matter can cause Use tape, heaters, etc., for freeze prevention on the piping
problems such as malfunction and seal failure due to the and body only. They can cause the coil to burn out.
foreign matter getting stuck to the sliding parts and valve seat. 5. Secure with brackets, except in the case of steel
Install a suitable filter (strainer) immediately upstream from piping and copper fittings.
the valve.
6. Avoid sources of vibration, or adjust the arm from
4. Air quality
the body to the minimum length so that resonance
1) Use clean air.
Do not use compressed air that contains chemicals, synthetic will not occur.
oils including organic solvents, salt or corrosive gases, etc., 7. Painting and coating
as it can cause damage or malfunction. Warnings or specifications printed or labeled on the product
2) Install air filters. should not be erased, removed or covered up.
Install air filters close to valves at their upstream side.
A filtration degree of 5 m or less should be selected.

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 Valves for Fluid Control
Precautions 2
Be sure to read before handling.

Piping 3. Do not use in locations subject to vibration or impact.

4. Do not use in locations where radiated heat will be
Caution received from nearby heat sources.
1. Refer to the Fittings and Tubing Precautions for 5. Employ suitable protective measures in locations
handling one-touch fittings. where there is contact with water droplets, oil or
2. Preparation before piping welding spatter, etc.
Before piping is connected, it should be thoroughly blow out with
air (flushing) or washed to remove chips, cutting oil and other Maintenance
debris from inside the pipe.
Install piping so that it does not apply pulling, pressing,
bending or other forces on the valve body. Warning
3. Wrapping of pipe tape 1. Removing the product
When connecting pipes, fittings, The valve will reach a high temperature when used with high
etc., be sure that chips from the pipe threads and sealing materi- temperature fluids. Confirm that the valve temperature has
al do not enter the valve. dropped sufficiently before performing work. If touched
Furthermore, when pipe tape is used, leave 1.5 to 2 thread rid- inadvertently, there is a danger of being burned.
ges exposed at the end of the threads. 1) Shut off the fluid supply and release the fluid pressure in
the system.
2) Shut off the power supply.
3) Dismount the product.
2. Low frequency operation
Switch valves at least once every 30 days to prevent
malfunction.
Also, in order to use it under the optimum state, conduct a
regular inspection once a half year.

Caution
4. Avoid connecting ground lines to piping, as this 1. Filters and strainers
may cause electric corrosion of the system. 1) Be careful regarding clogging of filters and strainers.
5. Tighten threads with the proper tightening torque. 2) Replace filter elements after one year of use, or earlier if
When attaching fittings to valves, tighten with the proper the pressure drop reaches 0.1 MPa.
tightening torque shown below. 3) Clean strainers when the pressure drop reaches 0.1 MPa.
2. Lubrication
Tightening Torque for Piping When using after lubricating, never forget to lubricate
Connection thread Proper tightening torque (N･･m) continuously.
Rc1/8 7 to 9 3. Storage
Rc1/4 12 to 14 In case of long term storage after use with heated water,
Rc3/8 22 to 24 thoroughly remove all moisture to prevent rust and
Rc1/2 28 to 30 deterioration of rubber materials, etc.
Rc3/4 28 to 30 4. Exhaust the drainage from an air filter periodically.
Rc1 36 to 38
Rc1 1/4 40 to 42 Operating Precautions
Rc1 1/2 48 to 50
Rc2 48 to 50 Warning
1. Valves will reach high temperatures from high
6. Connection of piping to products
temperature fluids. Use caution, as there is a
When connecting piping to a product, refer to its instruction
manual to avoid mistakes regarding the supply port, etc. danger of being burned if a valve is touched
7. Steam generated in a boiler contains a large directly.
amount of drainage. Be sure to operate it with a 2. For pilot type 2-port solenoid valves, when the
drain trap installed. valve is closed, sudden pressure resulting from
the startup of the fluid supply source (pump,
Operating Environment compressor, etc.) may cause the momentary valve
to open and leakage to occur, so please exercise
Warning caution.
1. Do not use in an atmosphere having corrosive
gases, chemicals, sea water, water, water steam,
or where there is direct contact with any of these.
2. Do not use in explosive atmospheres.

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 Valves for Fluid Control
Precautions 3
Be sure to read before handling.

How to use DIN connector Indicator Light/Surge Voltage Suppressor

Disassembly
1) Loosen screw (1) and pull up housing (2) in the direction of screw Caution
(1) to remove the connector from the body (solenoid). VNB1 to 4 (Valve size 1 to 4)
2) Pull out screw (1) from housing (2). Vacuum pilot type is excluded
3) On the bottom part of terminal block (3), there is a notch (9). If a AC Terminal no.1
small flat head screwdriver is inserted into the gap between
housing (2) and terminal block (3), terminal block (3) will be
Coil
removed from housing (2). (See diagram at the top right of the
page.)
Terminal no.2
4) Remove cable gland (4), washer (5) rubber seal (6).
DC Indicator light assembly
Wiring Terminal no.1
1) Insert cable gland (4), washer (5) and rubber seal (6) into cable (+,-)
(7) in order, and insert it into housing (2).
Coil
2) Loosen screws (11) on terminal (3). Insert lead wires (10) and
tighten screws (11) again. Terminal no.2
(-,+)
Note 1) The tightening torque should be 0.5 N·m +/- 15%.
VNB5 to 7 (Valve size 5 to 7)
Note 2) The applicable outside diameter of cable (7) is ø6 to 8
Vacuum pilot type (Valve size 2 to 7)
mm.
Indicator light assembly
Note 3) Round or Y-shaped crimped terminal cannot be used. AC
Terminal no.1
Assembly
1) Insert cable gland (4), washer (5) and rubber seal (6) and Coil
housing (2) into cable (7) in order. Connect cable (7) to terminal
block (3) and fix terminal block (3) to housing (2) in place. (Push Terminal no.2
it down until you hear the click sound.)
2) Insert rubber seal (6) and washer (5) into the cable entry on Indicator light assembly
DC Terminal no.1
housing (2) in order, and tighten cable gland (4) securely. pol (+)
3) Insert gasket (8) into the gap between the bottom of terminal box
Coil
(3) and plug on the equipment, and insert screw (1) from the top of
housing (2) to tighten them. Terminal no.2
(-)
Note 1) The tightening torque should be 0.5 N·m +/- 20%.
Note 2) The orientation of the connector can be changed by 180 Electrical Connection
degrees depending on the mounting direction of housing (2) and
terminal box (3). Caution
The DIN connector terminal and conduit terminal (with indicator
Connector for DIN Terminal light/surge voltage suppressor) are wired internally as shown below.
Description Part no. Connect each of the wire to the corresponding wire of the power
B1B09-2A (Standard) supply.
DIN connector DIN terminal block
GM209NJ-B17 (CE-compliant)

Terminal no.
DIN terminal
Ground
- Applicable cord outside diameter
D type: ø6 to 8 mm
Lead wire colour
Voltage specification Colour
100 VAC Blue
200 VAC Red
DC polar indication Red (+), black (-)
Others Gray

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 VNB Series
Specific Product Precautions
Be sure to read before handling.

Design External Pilot

Warning Caution
1. Extended periods of continuous energization Pilot port piping
If a valve is continuously energized for long periods, heat 12(P1) and 10(P2) piping should be as follows according to
generation of the coil may result in reduced performance and the model
shorter service life. This may also have an adverse effect on the Standard
peripheral equipment in proximity. Should a valve be con-
tinuously energized for long periods, or its daily energized state ∗
exceeds its non energized state, please use an energy saving
∗
type AC, energizing for long periods of time continuously, select
the air-operated valve and use the continuous duty type of the
VT307 for a pilot valve. (∗) If the pilot air is not supplied, the valve position will not be
held. Pressurize Port 12 (P1 ) or Port 10 (P2) when using
Quality of Operating Fluid the product.
Vacuum pilot
Warning
If the fluid which contains foreign matter is used, the foreign
matters adhere to the rod sliding surface, causing operation
failure and sealing failure. The sealing failure of the rod sliding
surface causes the backflow of the fluid in the pilot air piping,
entering the equipment of the circuit which is connected to the Installing a silencer to the exhaust port and the bleed port is
pilot air. This will give the equipment adverse effect. Periodic recommended for noise reduction and for dust entry
maintenance is necessary. prevention.

Mounting Mounting Direction of Pilot Solenoid Valve

Warning
Warning
1. Do not apply external force to the coil section. With external pilot solenoids, the pilot solenoid valves are not
When tightening is performed, apply a wrench or other tool to splash proof specifications, and so care must be taken not to
the outside of the piping connection parts. get fluid on oneself such as when performing maintenance.
2 Do not warm the coil assembly with a heat
insulator, etc. Caution
Use tape, heaters, etc., for freeze prevention on the piping and Direction of mounting
body only. They can cause the coil to bum out. When replacing a valve, if an external pilot solenoid valve is
mounted in the wrong direction, it may malfunction or leak air.
3 Avoid sources of vibration, or adjust the arm
from the body to the minimum length so that Vacuum Pilot
resonance will not occur.

Piping
Caution
0
When using the VNB□1 1□V N.C. vacuum pilot, maintain the
specified pilot pressure by providing a tank with an
Caution appropriate capacity or by acquiring the pilot pressure from
When high temperature fluids are used, use fittings and an area near the vacuum pump.
tubing with heat resistant features.
(Self-align fittings, fluoropolymer tubing, Copper tubing, etc.)

Wiring

Caution
1. Applied voltage
When electric power is connected to a solenoid valve, be careful
to apply the proper voltage. Improper voltage may cause
malfunction or coil damage.
2. Confirm the connections.
After completing the wiring, confirm that the connections are
correct.

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 VNB Troubleshooting The shaded □ indicates the case of the solenoid valve type.

Content of failure Detailed failure content Possible causes

Entrainment of foreign matter

□ Fluid leakage □ Leakage from the valve seal □ to the valve seal 1

Swelling and breakage of the

□ Others □ valve seal 2

□ Tearing of the valve seal 3

□ Deformation of the valve seal 4

Entrainment of foreign matter

□ Leakage from the P2 port □ Shaft seal leakage □ to the shaft seal 5

Swelling and breakage of the

□ Others □ shaft seal 6

□ Wearing of the shaft seal 7

Insufficient pilot air

□ Operation failure □ pressure □ Setting pressure failure 8

Increase in the sliding Entrainment of foreign matter/

□ resistance □ wearing 9

□ Failure of the pilot valve □ Voltage error 10

Air leakage due to entrainment

□ Others 11
□ of foreign matter to the pilot
valve

O-ring getting caught or

□ External leakage □ O-ring failure □ forced out 12

External force to the pilot

□ External force exists □ valve 13

□ Others

□ Others 14

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No. How to check the cause Troubleshooting

Remove the cover assembly and check that Foreign matter entered from outside might get stuck to the seal.
1 □ no foreign matter is stuck to the valve □ Take measures to prevent entrainment of foreign matter.
seal.
Remove the cover assembly and check that The rubber on the valve seal failed.
2 □ there is no swelling and breakage of the □ Check whether the fluid contains components which deteriorate the rubber of
valve seal. the main valve.
Remove the cover assembly and check that The adhesive strength of the rubber has reduced due to the effect of the fluid
3 □ there is no tearing on the rubber part of □ and atmosphere.
the valve seal. Perform maintenance as soon as possible or change the rubber material.
Remove the cover assembly and check that The rubber has deteriorated due to the effect of the fluid and atmosphere.
4 □ there is no deformation of the rubber part □ Perform maintenance as soon as possible or change the rubber material.
of the valve seal.
Check that no foreign matter has entered Foreign matter has entered from outside and got stuck to the seal.
5 □ the shaft seal of the plate. □ Take measures to prevent entrainment of foreign matter.

Check that there is no swelling and The rubber on the shaft seal failed.
6 □ breakage on the shaft seal of the plate. □ Check whether the fluid contains components which deteriorate the rubber of
the main valve.
Check that there is no abnormal wearing The shaft seal failed because it was used for a long time and grease was running
7 □ on the seal of the plate. □ out.
Perform maintenance at an early stage by replacing the plate assembly.
Check the pilot pressure. The setting pressure failed due to insufficient pilot pressure.
8 □ □ Adjust the pilot pressure within the operating pressure range.

Check that there is no foreign matter Foreign matter entered the valve and got stuck to the sliding part.
9 □ stuck inside the valve. □ Take measures to prevent entrainment of foreign matter.

Check that the voltage applied is within the The pilot valve failed because the voltage applied was not within the operating
10 □ operating specifications while the valve is □ range.
energized. Check the voltage fluctuation and use the voltage within the operating range.
Check that there is no air leakage from the Foreign matter entered the pilot air piping and got inside the solenoid valve
11 □ P2 port. (in case of N.C) □ causing air leakage, leading to insufficient pilot pressure.
Take measures to prevent entrainment of foreign matter.
Check for signs of the O-ring of the plate The O-ring of the plate was caught in the body or cover during maintenance.
getting caught or forced out. Assemble so that the O-ring of the plate is not caught during maintenance.
12 □ □

Check for signs of external force having External force was applied to the pilot valve.
13 □ been applied to the pilot valve. □ Do not apply external force to the pilot valve.

14 □ SMC will investigate.

The following information is required for investigation, so please send it to your sales representatives.
- Detailed content of the failure - Operating cycle - Operating fluid - Machine used
- Operating temperature - Fluid pressure - Pilot pressure

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