Maxseal Solenoid Valves: Upto4"

Maxseal Solenoid Valves
Up to 4"
Maxseal Technology
from FCX Thompson Valves.
An Industry • Original, direct-acting design specified throughout

Standard Evolved industry for process control and related
instrumentation.
from an Original
Concept. • Exacting standards in chemical, gas turbine, naval,
nuclear power, offshore, petrochemical and
pharmaceutical applications.
• 40 year track record of effective safety in hazardous
service duties.
• 40 years experience in North Sea environments.
• A worldwide market leader for proven performance
and reliability.
Approvals and
Certification.
Maxseal solenoid valves are designed for use in
hazardous areas and conform to BASEEFA / SIRA and
European CENELEC specifications.
Factory Mutual Research Corporation Approved.
Maxseal valves comply with the following EC directives

and are therefore entitled to bear the CE mark.
Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by
(EMCD) 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 72/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
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The Industry Standard Maxseal Solenoid Valve.
Model Shown:
ICO4S 1/4" Stainless Steel EEx d Valve.
Ingress protection
to IP66.
Position feedback
(larger models).
Class “H”
insulation.
DC coils with
suppression diodes.
Low power
direct acting lift.
High-thrust
return spring.
Threaded or
flanged process
connections Low-friction
(larger models). poppet design.
Seal/body options
2/2, 3/2 and 0-207 bar (0-3000 psi)
5/2 port gases and liquids.
configurations.
Full flow capability.
Manual and
tamper-proof
reset options.
• Proven reliability of the original direct-acting

solenoid valve design.
• Certification and approvals for use in We are here to help!
hazardous areas. www.fcx-thompson-valves.com
• Choice of materials to suit process requirements.
• Compact and lightweight unit.
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The Power to Perform.
FCX Thompson Valves is part of

the FCX Flow Control division of
Charles Baynes plc, a leading
supplier of specialist flow control
products with a network of global
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resources.
FCX Thompson Valves packaged and component
solutions are specified worldwide for their high
technical added value and fitness for purpose in
exacting control and instrumentation applications.
A Tradition of
Integrity.
Maxseal solenoid valves produced by FCX Thompson
Valves consistently set rigorous standards for
process management in the most demanding
environments: aerospace, defense, gas turbine,
mining, nuclear power, offshore and petrochemical
industries.
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Safe, Reliable and Cost-Effective

Solutions.
Maxseal solenoid valves from FCX Thompson Valves
are market leaders. In critical duties such as oil and
gas, they perform on most offshore production
platforms in the North Sea, as well as in all major
onshore terminals.
Absorption equipment Water treatment

Gas t
Fuel systems Absorption equipm

Gas turbines, generators and compressors
Air condit
Pipeline shut-off Water treatment
Fire safety and delug
Fire safety and deluge systems
Contents.
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Maxseal Technology from FCX Thompson Valves 2
Technical Information
Hazardous area Model Connection size Operating pressure, bar (psi)
Zone 0 ICO2S 1/4" NPT Main valve 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 6
Pilot valve 2 - 7 (29 - 101.5)
Zone 1 ICO4D 1/4" NPT 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 8
ICO4S 1/4" NPT 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 10
ICO4D 1/2" NPT 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 12
ICO4S 1/2" NPT 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 14
SOV 1-2 1/2" - 3/4" NPT 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 16
1/2" - 3/4" flanged
SOV 3-6 1" - 2" NPT 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 18

1" - 3" flanged
Zones 1 and 2 POICO4 1/4" NPT Main valve 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 20
Pilot valve 2 - 10 (29 - 145)
Dual shuttle valve 1/4" NPT Main valve 0 - 10 (0 - 145) 22
Pilot valve 0 - 10 (0 - 145)
POV 1/2" - 2" NPT Main valve 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 24
1/2" - 4" flanged Pilot valve 2 - 10 (29 - 145)
Zone 2 ICO4N 1/4"NPT 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 26
SOV 1-6 1" - 2" NPT 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 28
1" - 4" flanged
Unclassified SOV 1-6 (weatherproof) As SOV 1-6, Zone 2 As SOV 1-6, Zone 2 28
AOV 1/4"
NPT Main valve 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 30
Pilot signal 2 - 10 (29 - 145)
AOV 1/2" - 2" NPT Main valve 0 - 20 (0 - 290) 32
1/2" - 4" flanged Pilot signal 2 - 10 (29 - 145)
Optional Valve Features
Automatic 34
Lever Manual Reset 34
Lever Manual Override 34
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Automatic Latching Lever 34
Tamperproof Manual Reset 34
Special Valve Features
Indicating Switches 35
High Temperature Spacer 35
Horizontal Mounting 35
Hazardous Area Guidelines
Intrinsic Safety 36
Installation Guidelines 37
Coding System 38
Valve Flow Characteristics 40
Valve Flow Performance Charts
1. Air Flow, ICO4 1/4", Low Pressure 43
2. Air Flow, ICO4 1/2", Low Pressure 43
3. Liquid Flow, ICO4 1/4", Low Pressure 44
4. Liquid Flow, ICO4 1/4", High Pressure 44
5. Flow Test, ICO4 1/4" 45
Conversion Chart 47
turbines, generators and compressors

Pneumatic cylinders Pipeline shut-off Emergency shutdown
ment Absorption Emergency shutdown systems Pipeline shut-off
s
tioners and Air Absorption equipment
conditioners and dryers
dryers
Pneumatic cylinders Air conditioners and dryers Fuel systems
Fuel systems
ge systems Pneumatic cylinders
Gas turbines, generators and compressors
Hazardous Area
Zone 0
Maxseal
Instrument Changeover and Process
Control Valve for Hazardous Areas
EEx ia
Model ICO2S 1/4" - 2"
Certification Description
II 1G A pilot operated solenoid
SIRA / CENELEC approved valve certified for use with
EEx ia IIC T6 Ta (-40ºC to +64ºC) hazardous gases.
Complies with EN 50014:1997 (incl. amendments A1 and A2), EN 50020:1994
and EN 50284:1999
Complies with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
Complies to Electrical Safety Standard IEC 1010
Assessed compliant to Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC
FM approved to I.S. Class I Division 1 Groups A.B.C.D.
5-port 3-port 2-port, EO 2-port, EC
A B A
C B A B A B
D C
E
Standard Features Options

Port thread (main body) 1/4" NPT Port thread 1/4" - 2" BSPP / BSPT
1/2" - 2" NPT
Port configuration 3/2 Uni
Operating pressure Port configuration 5/2 Uni; 2/2 EO; 2/2 EC
Main valve 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) Actuation method Autolatch, lever manual
Pilot valve 2 - 7 bar(g) (29 - 101.5 psi) reset (LMR), lever manual
Actuation method Pilot assisted override (LMO),
tamperproof manual reset
Valve material Stainless steel BS EN 10088 (see "Optional Valve
Media Features")
Main valve Liquids and gases Valve material Brass BS EN 12163: 1998
Pilot valve 2 - 7 bar (29 - 101.5 psi)
clean and dry instrument Seat / Seal material Viton®, nylon 66
air or inert gas (high pressure seat only)
Alternative materials
Seat / Seal material High nitrile (Buna N) available on request
Operating voltage 24V DC; 0.5W at Conduit / Signal entry 1/2" NPT
20ºC (68ºF) through barrier
CV value (main valve)
Conduit / Signal entry M20 x 1.5 mm ISO (F) / 1/4" model 0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi)
1/4"
NPT = 0.6 (Kv = 0.5)
Paint finish Unpainted 0 - 103/207 bar(g)
(0 - 1494/3000 psi) = 0.28
Coil housing material Stainless steel
(Kv = 0.24)
BS 3146 ANC.4 BFC.316 1/2" - 2" models Please contact us
Weight 3-port version: 3 kg (6.6 lb)
Cv value 0.8 (Kv 0.69) Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers LLC.
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Hazardous Area
Zone 0
Maxseal
Instrument Changeover and Process Control Valve for Hazardous Areas
EEx ia
ICO2S 1/4" - 2"
Technical Specification
Protection Ingress IP66 / X8. NEMA 4X
Surge suppression diodes
Response times Pull-in < 150 ms
(typical, dependent on coil size) Drop-out < 80 ms
Response times settings Pull-in: within 87.5% of nominal (factory set at less than 75% of nominal)
Drop-out: normally 10-20% of nominal
Operating pressure ranges (main valve)
1/4" model 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) (standard)
0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi) (option)
0 - 103 bar(g) (0 - 1494 psi) (option)
0 - 207 bar(g) (0 - 3000 psi) (option)
1/2" - 2" models Please contact us
Dimensions in mm (inches) A typical basic installation would comprise a 24V DC power

(3/2 Uni 1/4" configuration illustrated) supply, control switch or relay, and an EEx.ia 300Ω 28V barrier.
ø 58 (2.28) 47 (1.85)
M20 x 1.5 mm ISO

conduit entry
22.2 (0.87)
2 x M6
mounting
studs Pilot
vent
port
202 (7.95)
Pilot
170 (6.69)
inlet
port
11 (0.43)
45 (1.77)
124.5 (4.90)
118 (4.65)
Port A
Inlet
(0.87)
22.2
Port B
Outlet
Port C
Exhaust
(0.83)
21
ø 56 (2.20) ø 50.8 (2)
For your convenience,

Operation and Maintenance
instructions are included
with each valve.
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Hazardous Area
Zone 1
Maxseal
EEx d
Model ICO4D 1/4"
II 2G A direct-acting solenoid
EECS (BASEEFA) / SIRA CENELEC approved valve certified for hazardous
EEx d IIC T6 (Ta = -60ºC to +40ºC) or area use as well as general
EEx d IIC T4 (Ta = -60ºC to +90ºC) air and gas purposes in the
Complies with BS 5501: Part 5:1977, EN 50014:1977 (amendments 1 and 2) offshore and petrochemical
and EN 50018:1994 industries.
A B A B
C D C
E

Port thread 1/4" NPT Port thread 1/4" BSPP; 1/4" BSPT
Port configuration 3/2 Uni Port configuration 5/2 Uni; 2/2 EO; 2/2 EC
Operating pressure 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) Actuation method Autolatch, lever manual
Actuation method Automatic reset (LMR), lever manual
override (LMO),
Valve material Stainless steel tamperproof manual reset
BS EN 10088 (see "Optional Valve
Seat / Seal material High nitrile (Buna N) Features")
Operating voltage 24V DC; 4.5W Valve material Brass BS EN 12163: 1998
at 20ºC (68ºF) Seat / Seal material Viton®, nylon 66
Conduit / Signal entry M20 x 1.5 mm ISO (F) (high pressure seat only)
Paint finish Standard (green) 40 µm
available on request
Coil housing material Cast iron
Operating voltages DC: 12, 24, 48, 110, 125,
BS EN 1561: 1997
240
Weight 3-port version: 5 kg (11 lb) AC: 24, 50, 110, 240, 440
Cv value 0.8 (Kv 0.69) Conduit / Signal entry 1/2" NPT, 13.5 PG
Paint Epoxy (light grey) 150 µm
CV value 0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi)
= 0.6 (Kv = 0.5)
0 - 103/207 bar(g)
(0 - 1494/3000 psi) = 0.28
(Kv = 0.24)
Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers LLC.
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Hazardous Area
Zone 1
Maxseal
EEx d
ICO4D 1/4"
Protection Ingress IP65 - IP68
Operating pressure ranges 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) (standard)
0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi) (option)
0 - 103 bar(g) (0 - 1494 psi) (option)
0 - 207 bar(g) (0 - 3000 psi) (option)
Dimensions in mm (inches)
(3/2 Uni configuration illustrated)
54 (2.12) 54 (2.12) 52 (2.04) 57 (2.24)
M20 x 1.5 mm ISO

55 (2.16) 22
conduit entry
(0.86)
20 (0.78)
2 x M8
mounting studs
30 (1.18)
192 (7.56)
150 (5.90)
11 (0.43)
85 (3.34)
Port A
62 (2.44)
(0.85) (0.87)
Inlet
21.5 22.2
Port B
Outlet
Port C
Exhaust
ø 56 (2.20) 50.8 (2)
Remember that overhaul

kits and replacement coil
housing assemblies are
available.
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Hazardous Area
Zone 1
Maxseal
EEx d
Model ICO4S 1/4"
Complies with EN 50014:1997 (amendments 1 and 2) and EN 50018:1994 offshore and petrochemical
Complies with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC industries.
FM approved to Class I Division 1 Groups A. B. C. D
A B A B
C D C
E

override (LMO),
at 20ºC (68ºF) Seat / Seal material Viton®, nylon 66
Conduit / Signal entry M20 x 1.5 mm ISO (F) (high pressure seat only)
Paint finish Unpainted
BS 3146 ANC.4 BFC.316
240
Weight 3-port version: 5 kg (11 lb) AC: 24, 50, 110, 240, 440
CV value 0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi)
= 0.6 (Kv = 0.5)
0 - 103/207 bar(g)
(0 - 1494/3000 psi) = 0.28
(Kv = 0.24)
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Hazardous Area
Zone 1
Maxseal
EEx d
ICO4S 1/4"
0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi) (option)
0 - 103 bar(g) (0 - 1494 psi) (option)
0 - 207 bar(g) (0 - 3000 psi) (option)
We recommend installing a
strainer or filter as close as
possible to valve inlet. While
protecting seating areas
from potential damage, this
helps maintain air quality -
Talk to us about filtration!
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Hazardous Area
Zone 1
Maxseal
EEx d
Model ICO4D 1/2"
Complies with BS 5501: Part 5:1977, EN 50014:1977 (amendments 1 and 2) offshore and petrochemical
and EN 50018:1994 industries.
3-port 2-port, EO 2-port, EC
A B
C

Port configuration 3/2 Uni Port configuration 2/2 EO; 2/2 EC
override (LMO),
at 20ºC (68ºF) Seat / Seal material Viton®
Conduit / Signal entry M20 x 1.5 mm ISO (F) Alternative materials
240
BS EN 1561: 1997
AC: 24, 50, 110, 240, 440
Conduit / Signal entry 1/2" NPT, 13.5 PG
Cv value 4.2 (Kv 3.61)
CV value 0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi)
= 3.8 (Kv = 2.7)
non-universal
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Hazardous Area
Zone 1
Maxseal
EEx d
ICO4D 1/2"
0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi) non-universal (option)
54 (2.12) 54 (2.12) 52 (2.04) 57 (2.24)
M20 x 1.5 mm ISO

55 (2.16) 22 (0.86)
conduit entry
20 (0.78)
30 (1.18)
2 x M8
mounting studs
247 (9.72)
205 (8.07)
22 (0.86)
Port A
140 (5.51)
Inlet
117 (4.60)
44 (1.73)
Port B
Outlet
Port C
Exhaust
(1.41)
36
ø 76 (3.0) 70 (2.76)

with each valve.
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Hazardous Area
Zone 1
Maxseal
EEx d
Model ICO4S 1/2"
Complies with EN 50014:1997 (amendments 1 and 2) and EN 50018:1994 offshore and petrochemical
Complies with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC industries.
FM approved to Class I Division 1 Groups A. B. C. D
A B
C

override (LMO),
at 20ºC (68ºF) Seat / Seal material Viton®
Conduit / Signal entry M20 x 1.5 mm ISO (F) Alternative materials
Paint finish Unpainted
240
BS 3146 ANC.4 BFC.316
AC: 24, 50, 110, 240, 440
Conduit / Signal entry 1/2" NPT, 13.5 PG
CV value 0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi)
= 3.8 (Kv = 2.7)
non-universal
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Hazardous Area
Zone 1
Maxseal
EEx d
ICO4S 1/2"
0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi) non-universal (option)
41 (1.61) 41 (1.61) 59 (2.32)

M20 x
55 (2.16) 22 1.5 mm ISO
(0.86) conduit entry
20
30 (1.18)
(0.78)
2 x M8
mounting
studs
240 (9.45)
203 (7.99)
22 (0.86)
Port A
134 (5.27)
Inlet
117 (4.60)
44 (1.73)
Port B
Outlet
Port C
Exhaust
36 (1.41)
ø 76 (3.0) 70 (2.76)

available.
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Hazardous Area
Zone 1
Maxseal
Direct Solenoid-Operated
EEx d
Model SOV, Sizes 1 & 2 (1/2" - 3/4")
EECS (BASEEFA) / CENELEC approved A direct-acting solenoid
EEx d IIC T6 or EEx d IIC T4 (Ta = 90ºC) valve certified for hazardous
Complies with EN 50014:1997 and EN 50018:1977 area use as well as general
air and gas purposes in the
offshore and petrochemical
industries.
A B A B
C D C
E

Port thread 1/2" - 3/4" NPT Port connections
Port configuration 3/2 Uni Female threaded 1/2"BSPP; 1/2" BSPT
Flanged 1/2"- 3/4" BS 10, BS 1560
Operating pressure 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) or BS 4504
Actuation method Automatic Port configuration 5/2 Uni; 2/2 EO; 2/2 EC
Valve material Stainless steel Actuation method Autolatch, lever manual
BS EN 10088 reset (LMR), lever manual
Seat / Seal material High nitrile (Buna N) override (LMO),
tamperproof manual reset
Operating voltage
(see "Optional Valve
Size 1 24V DC; 18W at
Features")
20ºC (68ºF)
Size 2 24V DC; 25W at Valve material Brass BS EN 12163: 1998
20ºC (68ºF) Flanged/cast bodies
Conduit / Signal entry M20 x 1.5 mm ISO (F)
Seat / Seal material Viton®, nylon 66
(high pressure seat only)
Coil housing material Cast iron Alternative materials
BS EN 1561: 1997 available on request
Weight (approx.) 3-port version: 20 kg (44 lb) Operating voltages DC: 12, 24, 48, 110, 125,
Cv value at 20 bar (290 psi) 240
1/2" model 3.2 (Kv 2.7) AC: 24, 50, 110, 240, 440
3/4" model 6.8 (Kv 5.8) Conduit / Signal entry 1/2" NPT, 13.5 PG
CV value 0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi) +
Please contact us
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Hazardous Area
Zone 1
Maxseal
Direct Solenoid-Operated Control Valve for Hazardous Areas
EEx d
SOV, Sizes 1 & 2 (1/2" - 3/4")
Response times Pull-in: please contact us
Drop-out: please contact us
0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi) bar stock body (option)
(Size 2 3/4" solenoid 3/2 Uni configuration illustrated)
72.5 (2.85) 72.5 (2.85)

22
(0.86) 80 (3.15) 65 (2.56)
M20 x 1.5 mm ISO
70 (2.76)
conduit entry
25.4 (1.0)
2 x M8
(1.38)
mounting
35
304 (12)
studs
242 (9.52)
162 (6.38)
Port A
25.4 (1)
107 (4.21)
Inlet
50.8 (2)
Port B
Outlet
Port C
Exhaust
(1.26)
32
ø 89 (3.50) 82.5 (3.25)
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Hazardous Area
Zone 1
Maxseal
EEx d
Model SOV, Sizes 3, 4, 5 & 6 (1" - 3")
Certification Description 5-port 3-port

EECS (BASEEFA) / A direct-acting solenoid
CENELEC approved valve certified for hazardous
EEx d IIC T6 or area use as well as general
EEx d IIC T4 (Ta = 90ºC) air and gas purposes in the A B A B
Complies with offshore and petrochemical C D C
EN 50014:1997 industries. E
and EN 50018:1977
2-port, EO 2-port, EC
Standard Features
Port thread 1" - 2" NPT
Operating pressure 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi)
Actuation method Automatic
Valve material Stainless steel
BS EN 10088 Options
Seat / Seal material High nitrile (Buna N) Port connections
Operating voltage Female threaded 1" - 2" BSPP / BSPT
at 20ºC (68ºF) Flanged 1" - 3" BS 10, BS 1560
Size 3 24V DC; 40W or BS 4504
Size 4 24V DC; 75W Port configuration 5/2 Uni; 2/2 EO; 2/2 EC
Size 5 24V DC; 100W
Size 6 24V DC; 150W Actuation method Autolatch, lever manual
reset (LMR), lever manual
Conduit / Signal entry M20 x 1.5 mm ISO (F) override (LMO),
Paint finish Standard (green) 40 µm tamperproof manual reset
Coil housing material Cast iron (see "Optional Valve
BS EN 1561: 1997 Features")
Weight (approx.) Valve material Brass BS EN 12163: 1998

Size 3 35 kg (77 lb) Flanged/cast bodies
Size 4 58 kg (128 lb) available on request
Size 5 65 kg (144 lb) Seat / Seal material Viton®, nylon 66
Size 6 115 kg (254 lb) (high pressure seat only)
Cv value at 20 bar (290 psi) Alternative materials
1" model 12.8 (Kv 11) available on request
11/2" model 28 (Kv 24) Operating voltages DC: 12, 24, 48, 110, 125,
2" model 48 (Kv 41) 240
21/2" model 70 (Kv 60) AC: 24, 50, 110, 240, 440
3" model 100 (Kv 86) Conduit / Signal entry 1/2" NPT, 13.5 PG
CV value 50 bar(g) (725 psi) +
Please contact us
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Hazardous Area
Zone 1
Maxseal
EEx d
SOV, Sizes 3, 4, 5 & 6 (1" - 3")
(Size 3 1" solenoid 3/2 Uni configuration illustrated. Double conduit thread for switches)
102 (4.0) 2 holes M20 x 1.5 ø 189 (7.44)

conduit thread
50 (1.96)
2 off 25 (0.98)
M8 x
(1.57)
1.25 mm 30 (1.18)
40
mounting
studs 15 (0.59)
250 (9.84)
60 (2.36)
157.5 (6.20)
15 (0.59)
90 (3.54)
85 22
(3.34) (0.86)
403 (15.86)
59 (2.32)
85.7 (3.37)
(2.37)
60.3
Port A
Inlet
Port B
50.8
(2.0)
Outlet
Port C
(0.375) (1.25)
Exhaust
31.7
9.5
ø 89 (3.50) ø 82.5 (3.24)

available.
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Hazardous Area
Zones 1 and 2
Maxseal
Solenoid/Pilot-Operated Valve
for Hazardous Areas
EEx d, Ex N
Model POICO4 1/4"
Pilot operated valve A pilot-operated valve
optionally supplied with certified for hazardous area
ICO4S, ICO4D or ICO4N. use as well as general
Refer to the relevant valves liquid and gas purposes in
for certification data. the offshore and
petrochemical industries.
C
A
C
A
C
A
C
A
A B C
C D A B A B A B
E

Port thread 1/4" NPT Port thread (pilot body) 1/4" BSPP; 1/4" BSPT
Operating pressure Valve material Brass BS EN 12163: 1998
Main valve 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) Seat / Seal material Viton®, nylon 66
Pilot valve 2 - 10 bar(g) (29 - 145 psi) (high pressure seat only)
Actuation method Solenoid-operated, Alternative materials
external pilot liquid/gas available on request
assisted Operating voltages DC: 12, 24, 48, 110, 125,
Valve material Stainless steel 240
BS EN 10088 AC: 24, 50, 110, 240, 440
Seat / Seal material High nitrile (Buna N) Conduit / Signal entry 1/2" NPT, 13.5 PG
Operating voltage 24V DC; 4.5W (ICO4D/S) Paint Epoxy (light grey) 150 µm
at 20ºC (68ºF) CV value 0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi)
Conduit / Signal entry M20 x 1.5 mm ISO (F) = 0.6 (Kv = 0.5)
Paint finish Standard (green) 40 µm 0 - 103/207 bar(g)
(0 - 1494/3000 psi) = 0.28
Coil housing material (Kv = 0.24)
ICO4D and ICO4N Cast iron BS EN 1561:1997
ICO4S Stainless steel BS 3146
ANC.4 BFC.316
Weight 3-port version: 5 kg (11 lb)
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Hazardous Area
Zones 1 and 2
Maxseal
Solenoid/Pilot-Operated Valve for Hazardous Areas
EEx d, Ex N
POICO4 1/4"
Protection Ingress IP65 / IP68
Operating pressure ranges
Main valve 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) 2/2 and 3/2 ports
Up to 207 bar(g) (3000 psi) 2/2 and 3/2 ports
0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) 5/2 port
Pilot signal 2 - 10 bar(g) (29 -145 psi) 2/2, 3/2 and 5/2 ports
(ICO4N 3/2 Uni configuration illustrated)
ø 82.6 (3.25)
22
(0.86) 4 6 (1.81) 4 8 (1.88)
tsu ah x E C t r o P
2 off
t el t u O B t r o P
M8 x 1.25 mm
t el n I A t r o P
mounting
studs
O SI m m 5.1 x 0 2 M
(2 positions)
y r tn e tiudno c
3)
4.5
)0.1(
)1
11 (0.4
2 .4( 701
)75.
2
69( 761
)
3 4.0( 11
Pilot inlet
)0
2 - 10 bar(g)
3. 3 ( 4 8
(29 - 145 psi)
4.5
)0.1( )
Pilot exhaust
)7
5.
2 .1(
23
2
6 8 .0(
22
)7
2. 2 2
8 .0(
50. 8 (2.0) 101 ( 3.97) 22.2

(0.87)
145 (5.70)

available.
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Hazardous Area
Zones 1 and 2
Maxseal
Dual Shuttle Valve
for Hazardous Areas
EEx d, Ex N
Dual Shuttle Valve 1/4" - 1/2"
Dual shuttle valve A valve certified for
optionally supplied with hazardous area use as well
ICO4S, ICO4D or ICO4N. as general liquid and gas
Refer to the relevant valves purposes in the offshore
for certification data. and petrochemical
industries.
5-port 3-port
2 3 2
4 5 3
1 1

Port thread Port thread
Solenoid valve 1/4" NPT Solenoid valve 1/4" BSPP; 1/4" BSPT
Shuttle valve (female) 1/4" NPT Shuttle valve (female) 1/4" - 1/2" BSPP;
1/4" - 1/2" BSPT; 1/2" NPT
Port configuration 3/2
Operating pressure Port configuration 5/2
Main valve 0 - 10 bar(g) (0 - 145 psi) Valve material Brass BS EN 12163: 1998
Pilot valve 2 - 10 bar(g) (29 - 145 psi) Seat / Seal material Viton®
Actuation method Solenoid-operated, Alternative materials
internal pilot gas available on request
assisted Operating voltages (solenoid) DC: 12, 24, 48, 110, 125,
Valve material Stainless steel 240
BS EN 10088 AC: 24, 50, 110, 240, 440
Seat / Seal material High nitrile (Buna N) Conduit / Signal entry 1/2" NPT, 13.5 PG
Operating voltage 24V DC; 4.5W (ICO4D/S) Paint Epoxy (light grey) 150 µm
at 20ºC (68ºF) CV value at 10 bar (145 psi)
Conduit / Signal entry M20 x 1.5 mm ISO (F) 1/2" model 3.2 (Kv 2.7)
Coil housing material
ICO4D and ICO4N Cast iron BS EN 1561:1997
ICO4S Stainless steel BS 3146
ANC.4 BFC.316
Weight Please contact us
Cv value at 10 bar (145 psi)
1/4" model 0.8 (Kv 0.69)
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Hazardous Area
Zones 1 and 2
Maxseal
Dual Shuttle Valve for Hazardous Areas
EEx d, Ex N
Dual Shuttle Valve 1/4" - 1/2"
Protection (solenoid) Ingress IP65 / IP68
Response times Pull-in: Please contact us
(typical, dependent on coil size) Drop-out: Please contact us
(5/2 1/4" configuration illustrated)
183 (7.2) 2 x M8
mounting studs
27.2 (1.07) 2 positions
2 3
55 (2.16)
4 1 5
54.4 (2.14)
89.4 (3.51)
M20 x 1.5 mm ISO
59 (2.32)
ø 80 (3.14)
conduit entry
20 (0.78)
186 (7.32)
158 (6.22)
116 (4.56)
Exhaust
86 (3.38)
port
21.5 (0.87)
27.3 (1.07)
51(2.0)
58 (2.99) 234 (9.21)
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Hazardous Area
Zones 1 and 2
Maxseal
Solenoid/Pilot-Operated Valve
for Hazardous Areas
EEx d, Ex N
Model POV 1/2" - 4"
C
A
C
A
Pilot operated valve A pilot-operated valve
optionally supplied with certified for hazardous area
ICO4S, ICO4D or ICO4N. use as well as general
Refer to the relevant valves liquid and gas purposes in
for certification data. the offshore and
A B C
petrochemical industries. C D A B
E
2-port, EO 2-port, EC
Standard Features
C
A
C
A
Port thread 1/2" - 2" NPT
Port configuration
1/2" - 4" 2/2 EO, 2/2 EC
1/2" - 3" 3/2
1/2" - 2" 5/2 A B A B
Operating pressure
Main valve 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) Options
Pilot valve 2 - 10 bar(g) (29 - 145 psi)
Port thread (pilot body) 1/4" BSPP; 1/4" BSPT
Actuation method Solenoid-operated,
external pilot liquid/gas Port connections
assisted Female threaded 1/2"- 2" BSPP / BSPT
Flanged 1/2"- 4" BS 10, BS 1504
Valve material Stainless steel or BS 4504
BS EN 10088
Valve material Brass BS EN 12163: 1998
Seat / Seal material High nitrile (Buna N)
Operating voltage 24V DC; 4.5W (ICO4D/S) (high pressure seat only)
at 20ºC (68ºF) Alternative materials
Conduit / Signal entry M20 x 1.5 mm ISO (F) available on request
Paint finish Standard (green) 40 µm Operating voltages DC: 12, 24, 48, 110, 125,
Coil housing material 240
ICO4D and ICO4N Cast iron BS EN 1561:1997 AC: 24, 50, 110, 240, 440
ICO4S Stainless steel BS 3146 Conduit / Signal entry 1/2" NPT, 13.5 PG
ANC.4 BFC.316 Paint Epoxy (light grey) 150 µm
Weight Please contact us CV value 0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi)
Cv value at 20 bar (290 psi) 0 - 103/207 bar(g)
1/2" model 3.2 (Kv 2.7) (0 - 1494/3000 psi)
3/4" model 6.8 (Kv 5.8) Please contact us
1" model 12.8 (Kv 11)
11/2" model 28 (Kv 24)
2" model 48 (Kv 41)
3" model 100 (Kv 86)
4" model 165 (Kv 142)
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Hazardous Area
Zones 1 and 2
Maxseal
Solenoid / Pilot-Operated Valve for Hazardous Areas
EEx d, Ex N
POV 1/2" - 4"
Protection Ingress IP65 / IP68
Main valve 0 - 10 bar(g) (0 - 145 psi) 2/2 port 1/2" - 4" (option)
3/2 port 1/2" - 3" (option)
5/2 port 1/2" - 2" (option)
0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) 2/2 port 1/2" - 4" (standard)
3/2 port 1/2" - 3" (standard)
0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi) 2/2 port 1/2" - 2" (option)
3/2 port 1/2" to 11/2" (option)
0 - 103 bar(g) (0 - 1494 psi) 2/2 port 1/2" to 11/2" (option)
3/2 port 1/2" to 1" (option)
3/2 port 1/2" - 1" (option)
3/2 port 1/2" - 1" (option)
Pilot signal 2 - 10 bar(g) (29-145 psi) 2/2, 3/2 and 5/2 ports
(3/2 Uni 3/4" configuration illustrated)
54 (2.12) 54 (2.12) 52 (2.05)
1/4"NPT
76 (3.0)
Conduit op. air inlet
entry 2 - 10 bar(g)
63.5 (2.5) 45 (1.7)
160 (6.30)
M20 (29 - 145 psi)

Exhaust
x 1.5
Port C
Port B
Port A
118 (4.65)
Outlet
mm
Inlet
210 (8.26)
ISO
11 (0.43)
Port A
Inlet
50.8 (2.0)
Port C
22.2 (0.87)
Vent
25.4
(1.0)
2 off
M10 x 1.5 mm
mounting studs 161 (6.33) 89 (3.5) 31.75
(1.25)
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Hazardous Area
Zone 2
Maxseal
Ex N
Model ICO4N 1/4"
EECS (BASEEFA) approved A direct-acting solenoid
Ex N IIC T6 valve certified for hazardous
Ex N IIC T4 (Tamb = 90ºC) area use as well as general
Complies with BS 6941: 1988 air and gas purposes in the
offshore and petrochemical
industries.
A B
C

override (LMO),
Valve material Brass tamperproof manual reset
BS EN 12163: 1998 (see "Optional Valve
Operating voltage 24V DC; 7.8W Valve material Stainless steel
at 20ºC (68ºF) BS EN 10088
Conduit / Signal entry M20 x 1.5 mm ISO (F) Seat / Seal material Viton®,
BS EN 1561: 1997
240
Weight 3-port version: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) AC: 24, 50, 110, 240, 440
CV value 0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi)
= 0.6 (Kv = 0.5)
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Hazardous Area
Zone 2
Maxseal
Ex N
ICO4N 1/4"
0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi) (option)
ø 82.6 (3.25) 48 (1.88)
M20 x 1.5 mm ISO

22 46 (1.81)
conduit entry
(0.86)
2 x M8 mounting
studs (inline)
25.4
(1.0)
164 (6.45)
140 (5.5)
11 (0.43)
84 (3.30)
Port A
Inlet
62 (2.44)
(0.85) (0.87)
21.5 22.2
Port B
Outlet
Port C
Exhaust
ø 56 (2.20) 50.8 (2)

available.
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Hazardous Area
Zone 2
Maxseal
Ex es
Model SOV, Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (1" - 4")

EECS (BASEEFA) A direct-acting solenoid
approved valve certified for hazardous
Ex es II T6 or Ex es II T4 area use as well as general
(ambient = 85ºC) air and gas purposes in the A
Complies with BS 5501: offshore and petrochemical B A B
C D C
Part 6:1977 industries. E
Standard Features 2-port, EO 2-port, EC
Port thread 1" - 2" NPT

Operating pressure 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi)
Actuation method Automatic
Valve material Stainless steel
BS EN 10088
Options
Port connections
Operating voltage
Female threaded 1" - 2" BSPP / BSPT
at 20ºC (68ºF)
Flanged 1" - 4" BS 10, BS 1560
Size 1 24V DC; 18W
or BS 4504
Size 2 24V DC; 25W
Size 3 24V DC; 40W Port configuration 5/2 Uni; 2/2 EO; 2/2 EC
Size 4 24V DC; 75W Actuation method Autolatch, lever manual
Size 5 24V DC; 100W reset (LMR), lever manual
Size 6 24V DC; 150W override (LMO),
Conduit / Signal entry M20 x 1.5 mm ISO (F) tamperproof manual reset
(see "Optional Valve
Features")
Valve material Brass BS EN 12163: 1998
BS EN 1561: 1997
Flanged/cast bodies
Weight (approx.) available on request
Size 1 20 kg (44 Ib)
Size 2 30 kg (66 Ib)
(high pressure seat only)
Size 3 35 kg (77 lb)
Size 4 58 kg (128 lb)
Size 5 65 kg (144 lb)
Size 6 115 kg (254 lb) Operating voltages DC: 12, 24, 48, 110, 125,
240
Cv value at 20 bar (290 psi)
AC: 24, 50, 110, 240, 440
1" model 12.8 (Kv 11)
11/2" model 28 (Kv 24) Conduit / Signal entry 1/2" NPT, 13.5 PG
2" model 48 (Kv 41) Paint Epoxy (light grey) 150 µm
21/2" model 70 (Kv 60)
CV value 50 bar(g) (725 psi) +
3" model 100 (Kv 86)
Please contact us
4" model 165 (Kv 142)
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Hazardous Area
Zone 2
Maxseal
Ex es
SOV, Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (1" - 4")
Response times Pull-in: Please contact us
(typical, dependent on coil size) Drop-out: Please contact us
(Size 2 3/4" solenoid 3/2 Uni configuration illustrated)
M20 x 1.5 mm ISO

80 (3.14)
130 (5.1) 12.7 (0.5)
conduit thread
25.4 (1.0)
2 off
M8 x 1.25 mm
mounting studs
189 (7.4)
(1.37)
66 22 (0.86)
35
135 (5.31)
(2.6)
318.5 (12.5)
64.6 (2.54)
38.1
(1.5)
63.5 (2.5)
Port A
Inlet
130 (5.1)
50.8
(2.0)
Port B
Outlet
Port C
Exhaust
41.24
(1.6)
82.55 (3.25) ø 89 (3.5)
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Unclassified
Maxseal
Air Operated Valve
Model AOV 1/4"
Description
A general purpose
direct-acting valve for
liquid and gas
management in industrial
applications.
A B A
C B A B A B
D C
E

Port configuration 3/2 Uni Port configuration 5/2, 2/2 EO; 2/2 EC
Operating pressure Valve material Stainless steel
Main valve 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) BS EN 10088
Pilot signal 2 - 10 bar(g) (29 - 145 psi) Seat / Seal material Viton®
Actuation method Liquid/gas operated Alternative materials
Valve material Brass available on request
BS EN 12163: 1998 Paint Epoxy (light grey) 150 µm
Seat / Seal material High nitrile (Buna N) CV value 0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi)
Paint finish Standard (green) 40 µm = 0.6 (Kv = 0.5)
0 - 103/207 bar(g)
Weight 3-port version: 2 kg (4.4 lb) (0- 1494/3000 psi)
Cv value 0.8 (Kv 0.69) = 0.28 (kv = 0.24)
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Unclassified
Maxseal
Air Operated Valve
AOV 1/4"
Response times 60 - 100 ms
Main valve 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) 2/2 and 3/2 ports
Up to 207 bar(g) (3000 psi) 2/2 and 3/2 ports
0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) 5/2 port
Pilot signal 2 - 10 bar(g) (29 - 145 psi) 2/2, 3/2 and 5/2 ports
58 (2.28) 58 (2.28)
Note: Housing
2 x M8 size may vary
mounting with different
studs pressure ratings
115 (4.52)
11 (0.43)
Port A
Inlet
Port B
(0.87)
22.2
62 (2.44)
Outlet
Port C
Exhaust
(0.85)
21.5
56 (2.20) 50.8 (2)

with each valve.
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Unclassified
Maxseal
Air Operated Valve
Model AOV 1/2" - 4"
Description
A general purpose
direct-acting valve for
liquid and gas
management in industrial
applications.
A B A
C B A B A B
D C
E

Port thread 1/2" - 2" NPT Port thread 1/2" BSPP; 1/2" BSPT
Port configuration Port connections
1/2" - 4" 2/2 EO, 2/2 EC Female threaded 1/2"- 2" BSPP / BSPT
1/2" - 3" 3/2 Flanged 1/2"- 4" BS 10, BS 1504
1/2" - 2" 5/2 or BS 4504
Operating pressure Valve material Stainless steel
Main valve 0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) BS EN 10088
Pilot signal 2 - 10 bar(g) (29 - 145 psi) Seat / Seal material Viton®
Actuation method Air operated, external Alternative materials
pilot liquid/gas assisted available on request
Valve material Brass Paint Epoxy (light grey) 150 µm
BS EN 12163: 1998 CV value Please contact us
Weight Please contact us
Cv value Please contact us
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Unclassified
Maxseal
Air Operated Valve
AOV 1/2" - 4"
Response times 60 - 100 ms
Main valve 0 - 10 bar(g) (0 - 145 psi) 2/2 port 1/2" - 4" (option)
3/2 port 1/2" - 3" (option)
5/2 port 1/2" - 2" (option)
0 - 20 bar(g) (0 - 290 psi) 2/2 port 1/2" - 4" (standard)
0 - 50 bar(g) (0 - 725 psi) 2/2 port 1/2" to 2" (option)
3/2 port 1/2" to 11/2" (option)
0 - 138 bar(g) (0 - 2001 psi) 2/2 port 1/2" - 11/2" (option)
0 - 207 bar(g) (0 - 3000 psi) 2/2 port 1/2" - 11/2" (option)
3/2 port 1/2" - 1" (option)
Pilot signal 2 - 10 bar(g) (29-145 psi) 2/2, 3/2 and 5/2 ports
(2/2 EO 4" configuration illustrated)
20 3 (8.0)
I nlet - pilot
)5
7. 6 ( 5.1 7 1
)0.
)5
)52.8( 01
7 .21( 4 2 3
4 ( 6 .101 ø
2
Closed
Open
1 63.5 (6.43)
327 (12.875) instructions are included
with each valve.
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Maxseal Solenoid Valves.
Optional Valve Features.
Automatic (Standard). Automatic Latching

Lever.
An electrical and/or
air/gas supply energizes When the solenoid is
the valve, opening, energized, the lever
closing or changing (standard) drops and
over valve ports, latches the valve in the Lever in
depending on model energized position. reset
and porting On loss of electrical position,
i.e. valve
configuration. When the supply, it remains
de-energized
valve is de-energized, it latched until manually to close
is spring-returned to its unlatched.
original position.
Valve
energized
"open"
when lever
is in position
shown
Lever Manual Reset. Tamperproof Manual Reset.

Models ICO2 and ICO4 3-port only.
After the valve operator
is energized, the manual • When de-energized and with air on inlet port (A),
reset lever (or button) the valve will not change-over, even when the reset
must be operated to button is pressed.
move the valve to the • When the coil is energized and the reset button
energized position. pressed, the reset button lifts the spool
When the valve is assembly into the magnetic field of the coil,
de-energized, it is thereby holding the spool assembly in the
spring-returned to its energized position.
original position. • No air will flow through the valve until the reset
Lever option: button is released.
ICO4 and SOV. • In the energized position, air flows from inlet
Button option: port (A), via the “gallery drilling”, through the
ICO2 and ICO4. valve body and out through outlet
port (B). At this point,
exhaust port (C) is isolated.
• When the coil is
de-energized, the
Lever Manual spool assembly is
Override. spring-returned to the
Port B
de-energized position, Outlet
Port C
A jackscrew or lever isolating inlet port (A) Exhaust
(as shown) fitted to the and venting air from
base of the valve moves outlet port (B)
it to the energized or to exhaust port (C). Port A
de-energized position • If the push button is Inlet
without electrical power. held, jammed or
wire-locked in the
depressed position,
the air inlet supply
remains isolated.
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Special Valve Features.
Indicating Switches. High Temperature Spacer.
Micro-switches, available on models Available on models ICO4 and SOV direct-acting

SOV, AOV and POV only, indicate valve solenoid valves only, high-temperature spacers are
open and closed positions (2 x spdt standard). They fitted between coil housing and valve assembly
can be fitted inside the coil housing (SOV) or to the where media temperature exceeds 80ºC (176ºF).
base of the main valve (AOV and POV), and are This feature dissipates heat away from the coil
electrically certified for the hazardous area required. housing, preventing overheating of the coil itself.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Horizontal Mounting.
For SOV direct-acting solenoid valves only, this

feature is used on valves requiring the coil housing to
be installed horizontally. It prevents excessive wear of
dynamic seals within the valve body.

Remember that complete spares
kits are available.
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Intrinsic Safety.
This type of protection is Unlike other types of An intrinsically safe

based on the minimum protection which apply electrical device such as
energy needed to ignite to single electrical a solenoid valve must
a hazardous devices, “intrinsic safety” be installed together
atmosphere. The risk of applies to the whole with a safety device
ignition can be avoided electrical circuit. Intrinsic which limits the available
by designing the whole safety implies: power (energy) to
circuit in such a way specific values.
that this energy is never • limiting peak current
available, either under and voltage at open
normal operating circuit conditions,
conditions or under • limiting thermal and
specific fault conditions. electrical energy
storage.
Typical Intrinsically Hazardous area Safe area

Safe Circuit.
Supply via certified
energy limiting
device
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Hazardous Area Installation Guidelines.
A simplified appreciation of hazardous area types
and risk levels involved.
The ultimate decision as design engineer is to Most countries or trade recognized authorizing
to what constitutes a ensure that emergency areas have their own body, such as BASEEFA
hazardous area (or zone) shutdown apparatus certifying authorities. in the UK, and enjoy
rests with the company (ESD), e.g. Maxseal Hazardous area instal- wide global acceptance,
chemist, usually in solenoid valves, lation standards in force except in the USA and
consultation with health complies with operating in the EU are written by dollar areas where
and safety executives or speed and zoning CENELEC1/IEC2. They American standards
an authorizing body. The requirements. can be certified by any prevail.
role of the instrument or
1 2
International Electrotechnical Commission European Committee for Electrotechnical Standards.
Current CENELEC/IEC Hazardous

Area Classification.
An open area of plant or Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 2
factory is considered (Category 1 from 2003 (Category 2 from 2003 (Category 3 from 2003
hazardous when a fire or as per the ATEX as per the ATEX as per the ATEX
explosion may result directive) directive) directive)
from specific potential “An area in which a “An area in which a “An area where a
conditions. Three zones hazardous or gas/air hazardous gas/air hazardous gas/air
are defined: mixture is continuously mixture is likely to occur mixture is unlikely to
present or present for in normal operation.” occur under normal
long periods.” operation, but if it
occurred it would only
be for a short duration.”
Both the risk level and zoning definition are affected by ventilation, quantity and
type of gas (heavier/lighter than air), as well as the need for a heat source to
prompt ignition.
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Hazardous Area Coding System.
Solenoids should be
selected according to
the standard
identification code for
E Exd IIC T6
hazardous area
equipment.
CENELEC Type of Gas group Surface

approved protection e.g. e.g. “group II for temperature
“flameproof” hydrogen” rating e.g.
See paragraph 1 See paragraph 2 “85°C”
See paragraph 3
1. Protection Type Symbol Zone Comments

Methods in
Flameproof ‘d’ 1 &2
3
Relies on containment of any explosion
Hazardous Areas.
inside the coil housing
Intrinsic safety ‘ia’ 0 Low power technique. Insignificant
energy to create an explosion.
3
Theoretical. Little precedent (permits two failure conditions)
for use in Zone 1.
Increased safety ‘e’ 1&2 Relies on design criteria
Non-incendive ‘N’ 2 Relies on design criteria
Other protection methods such as oil immersion (‘o’) or powder filling (‘q’) are
usually associated with products other than solenoid valves.
2. Apparatus or There are 2 main gas Group IIA includes the It should be noted that
Gas Groups. groups: least incendive gases American incendivity
and IIC the most groups go in reverse, A
Group I relates incendive. For being the most
specifically to mining standardization and incendive and D the
applications. safety reasons, valve least.
manufacturers usually fit
Group II applies to all solenoids certified for
applications other than group IIC gases.
mining and is
subdivided into:
Group IIA - Propane
Group IIB - Ethylene
Group IIC - Hydrogen
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3. Surface Most gases will not Apparatus
Temperature. ignite without a heat Temperature
source. This could be Classification
any heated object, not
Class Maximum
necessarily a naked
(T)4 Surface
flame, approaching the
Temperature (°C/ºF)5
gas flash point.
T1 450°C/842ºF
T2 300°C/572ºF
Hazardous area
T3 200°C/392ºF
equipment is therefore
T4 135°C/275ºF
designed to limit surface
T5 100°C/212ºF
temperature in
T6 85°C/185ºF
continuous or
intermittent operation,
Maxseal solenoid valves
so as to minimize the
4
‘G’ in Germany. can be installed in
risk of ignition of
5
Based on an ambient ambient temperatures of
surrounding gases.
of 40°C (104ºF). up to 90°C (194ºF)
while still retaining a
T4 rating.
General Note. Hazardous areas standards for dust and fibres (zones 10 and 11) are not covered
here, nor are the USA standards. Please contact FCX Thompson Valves regarding
these types of hazardous areas, and any other matter where installation guidance
or valve selection information is needed.
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Valve Flow Characteristics.
Table 1
Flow Coefficients
Valve Type Valve Flow Coefficients

Nominal Flow Maximum C B Cv Kv Kv
Size Path Pressure Conductance Critical
Pressure
(l/s/ Ratio (USgpm (l/min (m3/hr
(") (mm) (bar g) bar abs) for 1 psi ∆p) for 1 bar ∆p) for 1 bar ∆p)
1/4 6 Any 20 3.7 0.32 0.8 11.5 0.69
3/8 10 Any 20 10 0.33 1.7 24.5 1.46
1/2 15 Any 20 15 0.35 3.2 46 2.75
3/4 20 Any 20 27 0.35 6.8 98 5.84
1 25 Any 20 50 0.36 12.8 184 11
11/4 32 Any 20 70 0.38 18 259 15.5
11/2 40 Any 20 106 0.39 28 403 24
2 50 Any 20 190 0.39 48 691 41.2
21/2 60 Any 20 270 0.4 70 1008 60.2
3 75 Any 20 380 0.4 100 1440 86
4 100 Any 20 630 0.4 165 2376 141.9
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Media Characteristics - Gases
Density Actual
Relative Density
Medium Symbol to Air (G) (kg/m3)
Air N2 + O 2 1.0 1.2
Hydrogen H2 0.068 0.082
Nitrogen N2 0.96 1.15
Oxygen O2 1.10 1.32
Helium He 0.138 0.166
Argon A 1.38 1.66
Neon Ne 0.69 0.83
Krypton Kr 2.90 3.48
Xenon Xe 4.55 5.46
Carbon dioxide CO2 1.52 1.824
Carbon monoxide CO 0.96 1.15 Glossary of Terms.
Ammonia NH3 0.59 0.71
Methane CH4 0.55 0.67
Conductance (C) The conductance is a constant
value that is the ratio of airflow across the valve to
Density figures at 293ºK and 1.018 bar (14.7 psi).
inlet pressure p1 at choked flow conditions.
Critical Pressure Ratio (B) The critical pressure

ratio of a pneumatic component is the ratio of outlet
Table 3 pressure to inlet pressure where choked flow is
Media Characteristics - Liquids reached.
Mass
Medium Symbol Density (kg/l) Kv The Kv value for a valve is the flow rate of water
Water H2O 1.0 through the valve in l/min or in m3/hr when the ∆p
Heavy water D2O 1.1 across the valve is 1 bar.
Shell Tellus T15 - 0.86
Olive oil - 0.9 Cv The Cv value for a valve is the flow rate of water
Ethanol C2H5OH 0.8
through the valve in USgpm for a 1 psi ∆p.
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Liquid Flow. Gas Flow.
The following modes of calculation are based on
The flow rate of a liquid through a valve is given by:
BS 7294:1990; ISO 6358:1989.
Q = Kv • ∆p
γ 1. For non-choked flow (low flow conditions i.e.
p2/p1>B)
Where:
Q = Flow rate l/min p2 2
γ = Mass density in kg/l at process temperature -B
C • p1 T0 p1
and pressure (water @ 20ºC = 1 kg/l) Q = • • 1-
∆p = p1 - p2 √G T1 1-B
p1 = inlet pressure in bar abs.
p2 = outlet pressure in bar abs. Where:
Kv = Flow rate of water through the valve in l/min Q = Flow rate in normal (N) l/s
when ∆p across the valve is 1 bar. For C = Conductance in l/s/bar abs. See Table 1.
comparison and conversion purposes, the Cv B = Critical pressure ratio. See Table 1.
(USgpm for 1 psi) and Kv (m3/hr for 1 bar) are p = Pressure in bar abs.
also given in Table 1. p1 = inlet pressure in bar abs.
p2 = outlet pressure in bar abs.
G = Specific gravity relative to air.
T = Temperature.
T0 = 293ºK
T1 = Upstream temperature ºK
2. For choked flow (high flow conditions i.e. p2/p1<B)
C • p1 T0
Q = •
√G T1
Critical
Choked
pressure
flow
ratio
Non-choked
flow
Varying
Flow rate
inlet
pressure
p2

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Valve Flow Characteristics.
Example Gas Flow Calculations.
Non-choked flow. Choked flow.

What is the maximum flow of methane through a 1" What is the maximum flow of air (to atmosphere)
SOV with an inlet pressure of 15 bar and a pressure through a 1/4" ICO4 valve with an inlet pressure of 4.5
drop of 7 bar? bar?
Is the flow choked? Is the flow choked?

For choked flow, p2/p1 = 0.36 (critical pressure ratio). For choked flow, p2/p1 = 0.32 (critical pressure ratio).
p2, the outlet pressure, is equal to 9 bar abs (16 - 7 p2, the ambient air pressure, is equal to 1 bar abs
bar) and p1, the inlet pressure, is equal to 16 bar abs and p1, the inlet pressure, is equal to 5.5 bar abs
(1 + 15 bar). (1 + 4.5 bar).
As p2/p1 = 0.56, the flow is choked. As p2/p1 = 0.18, the flow is choked.
Determine flow Determine flow

Using Table 1, conductance C for 1" valve = Using Table 1, conductance C for 1/4" valve =
50 l/s/bar abs 3.7 l/s/bar abs
And, from Table 2, specific gravity of methane
relative to air is 0.55 Therefore
Q = C • p1 = 3.7 x 5.5 = 20.4 l/s
Therefore
p2 2
9 2
-B - 0.36
C • p1 p1 50 x 16 16
Q = 1- = 1- = 1022 l/s
√G 1-B 0.55 1 - 0.36

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Valve Flow Performance.
Chart 1.
Air Flow, ICO4 1/4", Low Pressure
20 bar max., universal
C = 3.7, B = 0.3, Cv = 0.8 USgpm
90
80
70 Inlet pressure (bar g)

Flow rate (N l/s) air
60 20
18
50 16
14
40
Ex. 2 12
30
10
8
20 6
4
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25
Ex. 1
Outlet pressure (bar g)
Example 1: What is the flow rate at 20 bar inlet and
18 bar outlet pressures (i.e. 2 bar ∆p)?
Answer: 40 N l/s.
Example 2: What is the ∆p at inlet 10 bar and 32 l/s flow?
Answer: 10 - 7 = 3 bar.
Chart 2.
Air Flow, ICO4 1/2", Low Pressure
20 bar max., universal
C = 15, B = 0.35, Cv = 4.2 USgpm
350
300
Inlet pressure (bar g)

250
Flow rate (N l/s) air
20
18
200
16
14
150
12
10
100 8
6
50 4
0
0 5 10 15 20 25
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Chart 3.
Liquid Flow, ICO4 1/4", Low Pressure
20 bar max., Cv = 0.8 USgpm
Fluid water at density 1 kg/l
70.0
60.0
50.0
Flow rate (N l/min) water
40.0
30.0
20.0 20
18
16
14
12
10.0 10
8
4 6
2
0.0
0 5 10 15 20 25
Chart 4.
Liquid Flow, ICO4 1/4", High Pressure
207 bar max., Cv = 0.28 USgpm
160.0
140.0
120.0
Flow rate (N l/min) water
100.0
80.0

60.0
207 220
40.0 160 180
120 140
80 100
40 60
20.0 20
0.0
0 50 100 150 200 250
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Chart 5.
Flow Test, ICO4 1/4"
90
80
70
R
Q
60
N
P
Flow rate (N l/s)
M
O
50
I L
J K
40
H
30
D G
20
B C F
A E
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25
A Theoretical flow for 4 bar g inlet pressure

B Actual flow for 4 bar g inlet pressure
C Theoretical flow for 6 bar g inlet pressure
D Actual flow for 6 bar g inlet pressure
E Theoretical flow for 8 bar g inlet pressure
F Actual flow for 8 bar g inlet pressure
G Theoretical flow for 10 bar g inlet pressure
H Actual flow for 10 bar g inlet pressure
I Theoretical flow for 12 bar g inlet pressure
J Actual flow for 12 bar g inlet pressure
K Theoretical flow for 14 bar g inlet pressure
L Actual flow for 14 bar g inlet pressure
M Theoretical flow for 16 bar g inlet pressure
N Actual flow for 16 bar g inlet pressure
O Theoretical flow for 18 bar g inlet pressure
P Actual flow for 18 bar g inlet pressure
Q Theoretical flow for 20 bar g inlet pressure
R Actual flow for 20 bar g inlet pressure
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Chart 6.
At 10 bar inlet pressure for lift of 0.055"
200
180 Actual flow rate
160 Theoretical flow rate

140
Flow rate (N l/s)
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Chart 7.
At 20 bar inlet pressure for lift of 0.055"
400
Actual flow rate
350
300 Theoretical flow rate

Flow rate (N l/s)
250
200
150
100
50
0
0 5 10 15 20 25
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Conversion Chart.
To convert into
Unit (Symbol) Unit (Symbol) Multiply by
To convert from
Unit (Symbol) Unit (Symbol) Divide by
atmospheres (Atm) bar (bar) 1.013250

cubic feet (ft3) litres (l) 28.3161
cubic inches (in3) centilitres (cl) 1.63866
feet (ft) metres (m) 0.3048
feet of water (ft H2O) bar (bar) 0.0298907
foot pounds force (ft lbf) joules (J) 1.35582
foot pounds force/minute (ft lbf/min) watts (W) 81.3492
gallons, UK (UK gal) litres (l) 4.54596
gallons, US (US gal) litres (l) 3.78531
horsepower (hp) kilowatts (kW) 0.7457
inches of mercury (in Hg) millibar (mbar) 33.8639
inches of water (in H2O) millibar (mbar) 2.49089
inches (in) centimetres (cm) 2.54
kilogramme force (kgf) newtons (N) 9.80665
kilogramme force metre (kgf m) newton metres (Nm) 9.80665
kilopascals (kPa) bar (bar) 0.01
millimetres of mercury (mm Hg) millibar (mbar) 1.33322
millimetres of water (mm H2O) millibar (mbar) 0.09806
newtons/square centimetre (N/cm2) bar (bar) 0.1
pounds (lb) kilogrammes (kg) 0.4536
pounds/cubic foot (lb/ft3) kilogrammes/cubic metre (kg/m3) 16.0185
pounds/cubic inch (lb/in3) kilogrammes/cubic centimetre (kg/cm3) 0.0276799
pounds force (lbf) newtons (N) 4.44822
pound force feet (lbf ft) newton metres (Nm) 1.35582
pounds force inches (lbf in) newton metres (Nm) 0.112985
pounds force/square inch (lbf/in2) bar (bar) 0.06894
square feet (ft2) square metres (m2) 0.092903
square inches (in2) square centimetres (cm2) 6.4516

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Model ICO4S 1/4"

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Model ICO4D 1/2"

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54 (2.12) 54 (2.12) 52 (2.04) 57 (2.24)

M20 x 1.5 mm ISO

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41 (1.61) 41 (1.61) 59 (2.32)

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72.5 (2.85) 72.5 (2.85)

ø 89 (3.50) 82.5 (3.25)

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50. 8 (2.0) 101 ( 3.97) 22.2

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