
What is the Festo VSNC?
Namur connection pattern to VDI/VDE 3845 , Rotatable seal for 3/2- or 5/2-way valve , Wide choice of EX solenoid systems , Sturdy and powerful , Extended temperature range , Excellent value for money , All solenoid coils can be used on an armature tube , The VSNC-...FN variant achieves greater energy efficiency with reduced power consumption
Specifications
Specifications
| Valve function | 5/2 bistable, 5/2-way or 3/2-way, convertible, 5/3-way, pressurised, 5/3 exhausted, 5/3 closed |
| Type of actuation | Electric |
| Construction width | 32 mm |
| Standard nominal flow rate (standardised to DIN 1343) | 800, 1350 l/min |
| pneumatic working port | NAMUR port pattern |
| Operating voltage | 110V AC, 120V AC, 12V DC, 230V AC, 240V AC, 24V AC, 24V DC, 48V AC, 48V DC, Via solenoid coil, must be ordered separately |
| Operating pressure | 1.5, 10 bar |
| Design | Piston gate valve, Poppet seat |
| Type of reset | Mechanical spring |
| Approval | c UL us - Recognized (OL) |
| CE mark (see declaration of conformity) | To EU Explosion Protection Directive (ATEX), To EU Low Voltage Directive |
| Explosion protection certification outside the EU | Class I, Div. 1 (US), Class I, Div. 2 (US), Class II, Div. 1 (US), Class II, Div. 2 (US), Class III, Div. 1 (US), Class III, Div. 2 (US), EPL Da (IECEx), EPL Db (IEC-EX), EPL Db (KR), EPL Dc (KR), EPL Ga (IEC-EX), EPL Ga (KR), EPL Gb (IECEx), EPL Gb (KR), EPL Gc (KR) |
| Certificate issuing authority | BVS 15ATEXE029X, BVS 15ATEXE030X, DNV 15.0189X/02, DNVGL-TAA000011J, IECEx BVS 15.0020X, IECEx BVS 15.0075X |
| ATEX category gas | II 2G, II 3G |
| ATEX category dust | II 2D, II 3D |
| Explosion ignition protection type for gas | Ex mb IIC T6 Gb |
| Explosion ignition protection type for dust | Ex mb IIIC T80°C Db, Ex mb tb IIIC T80°C Db, Ex t IIIC T80°C Db, Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db, Ex tb IIIC T135°C Db, Ex tc IIIC T95°C X Dc |
| Explosion ambient temperature | -20 °C <= Ta <= +50 °C, -20°C <= Ta <= +60°C, -40 °C <= Ta <= +50 °C, -40 °C <= Ta <= +65 °C, -65°C <= Ta <= +40°C, -65 °C <= Ta <= +55 °C, T4, T130 °C: -20 °C <= Ta <= +60 °C, T5, T95 °C: -20 °C <= Ta <= +60 °C, T5, T95°C: -30°C <= Ta <= +65°C, T6, T85°C: -20°C <= Ta <= +50°C, T6/T80°C: -30°C <= Ta <= +50°C |
| Degree of protection | IP65, IP66, IP67, With plug socket, To IEC 60529 |
| Exhaust-air function | With flow control option |
| Sealing principle | Soft |
| Mounting position | optional |
| Conforms to standard | VDI/VDE 3845 (NAMUR) |
| Manual override | Detenting, None, Non-detenting, Covered |
| Type of piloting | Pilot actuated |
| Pilot air supply | Internal |
| Flow direction | Non-reversible |
| Symbol | 00991005, 00991018, 00991021, 00991080, 00991082, 00991083, 00991728, 00991831, 00991953, 00995701 |
| lap | Overlap, Underlap |
| Signal status display | With accessories |
| b value | 0.4, 0.5 |
| C value | 2.1, 5.6 l/sbar |
| Standard nominal flow rate, exhaust return 4->3 | 110 l/min |
| Switching time off | 6, 120 ms |
| Switching time on | 4, 35 ms |
| Switching time reversal | 2, 55 ms |
| Duty cycle | 100% |
| Characteristic coil data | 120 V AC: 60 Hz, pick-up power 10.0 VA, holding power 6.8 VA, 12 V DC: 2.8 W, 12 V DC: 3.4 W, 230/240 V AC: 50/60 Hz, pick-up power 3.9 VA, holding power 2.8 VA, 230/240 V AC: 50/60 Hz, pick-up power 5.8 VA, holding power 4.6 VA, 230 V AC: 50/60 Hz, pick-up power 10.0 VA, holding power 6.0 VA, 230 V AC: 50/60 Hz, pick-up power 11.5 VA, holding power 8.0 VA, 230 V AC: 50/60 Hz, pick-up power 6.2 VA, holding power 3.7 VA, 230 V AC: 50/60 Hz, pick-up power 6.9 VA, holding power 4.1 VA, 24 V DC: 0.8 W, 24 V DC: 2.1 W, 24 V DC: 2.7 W, 24 V DC: 3.3 W, 24 V DC: 4.6 W, 24 V AC: 50/60 Hz, pick-up power 2.5 VA, holding power 1.7 VA, 24 V AC: 50/60 Hz, pick-up power 3.9 VA, holding power 2.6 VA, 24 V DC: 0.7 W, 24 V DC: 1.2 W, 24 V DC: 2.6 W, 48 V AC: 50/60 Hz, pick-up power 2.5 VA, holding power 1.7 VA, 48 V AC: 50/60 Hz, pick-up power 3.9 VA, holding power 2.7 VA, 48 V DC: 2.8 W, 48 V DC: 3.4 W, See solenoid coil, to be ordered separately |
| Permissible voltage fluctuations | +/- 10 % |
| Explosion protection | Class I, Div. 1 (US), Class I, Div. 2 (US), Class II, Div. 1 (US), Class II, Div. 2 (US), Class III, Div. 1 (US), Class III, Div. 2 (US), Zone 0 (IEC-EX), Zone 0 (KR), Zone 1 (ATEX), Zone 1 (IEC-EX), Zone 1 (KR), Zone 2 (ATEX), Zone 2 (KR), Zone 20 (IEC-EX), Zone 21 (ATEX), Zone 21 (IEC-EX), Zone 21 (KR), Zone 22 (ATEX), Zone 22 (KR) |
| Operating medium | Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4] |
| Note on operating and pilot medium | Lubricated operation possible (in which case lubricated operation will always be required) |
| Corrosion resistance class CRC | 2 - Moderate corrosion stress |
| LABS (PWIS) conformity | VDMA24364-B2-L, VDMA24364 zone III |
| Media temperature | -20, 60 °C |
| Ambient temperature | -20, 60 °C |
| Product weight | 335, 685 g |
| Electrical connection | 3-pin, Type A, Type B, Cable connector M20x1.5, M12x1, A-coded to EN 61076-2-101, Plugs, To EN 175301-803, To industry standard (11 mm) |
| Type of mounting | With through-hole |
| Breather connection | Not ducted |
| Pneumatic connection, port 1 | G1/4, 1/4 NPT, QS-6, QS-8, QS-10, QS-1/4, QS-5/16, QS-3/8 |
| Pneumatic connection, port 2 | NAMUR port pattern |
| Pneumatic connection, port 3 | G1/4, 1/4 NPT, QS-6, QS-8, QS-10, QS-1/4, QS-5/16, QS-3/8 |
| Pneumatic connection, port 4 | NAMUR port pattern |
| Pneumatic connection, port 5 | G1/4, 1/4 NPT, QS-6, QS-8, QS-10, QS-5/16, QS-1/4, QS-3/8 |
| Note on materials | RoHS-compliant |
| Material seals | NBR |
| Material housing | Wrought aluminium alloy |
| Material screws | Galvanised steel |
VSNC: frequently asked questions
When can VSNC be shipped?
VSNC is sourced on request — request a quote and we'll confirm the exact availability and shipping timeline for this specific unit.
Can I pick up VSNC in person?
Local pickup from our Groningen, Netherlands warehouse may be possible — contact us before ordering to check availability and arrange a collection time.
Is express delivery available?
Yes — mention it when you request a quote for VSNC and we'll include express shipping options in our reply.
My factory is down and I need this urgently — can you help?
For a critical breakdown, contact us directly at +31 (0)50-7110348 or sales@partnerplc.com — we can look into same-day courier or dedicated taxi/hotshot delivery for VSNC, subject to availability and destination.
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