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EB 3966 EN Translation of original instructions Type 3966 Solenoid Valve Edition March 2019...
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Î For the safe and proper use of these instructions, read them carefully and keep them for later reference. Î If you have any questions about these instructions, contact SAMSON‘s After-sales Service Department (aftersalesservice@samson.de). The mounting and operating instructions for the devices are included in the scope of delivery.
5.2.1 Direct attachment according to VDI/VDE 3847 ..........28 5.2.2 Rotary actuators according to VDI/VDE 3845 ..........28 5.2.3 Attachment according to IEC 60534-6 ............28 Pneumatic connections..................29 5.3.1 Connecting the supply air ................29 5.3.2 Port labeling ....................29 5.3.3 Sizing of the connecting line .................29 5.3.4 Compressed air quality .................30 5.3.5 Pilot supply ....................30 EB 3966 EN...
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Cable entry with cable gland ................32 5.4.3 Connect the electrical power .................33 Operation ....................33 Servicing.....................33 7.1 Preparation for return shipment ..............33 Malfunctions ....................34 8.1 Emergency action ..................34 Decommissioning and removal ..............35 Decommissioning ..................35 Removing the solenoid valve .................35 Disposal ......................35 Appendix ....................36 10.1 After-sales service ..................36 EB 3966 EN...
In case operators intend to use the solenoid valve in other applications or conditions than specified, contact SAMSON. SAMSON does not assume any liability for damage resulting from the failure to use the de- vice for its intended purpose or for damage caused by external forces or any other external factors.
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Responsibilities of operating personnel Operating personnel must read and understand these mounting and operating instructions as well as the specified hazard statements, warning and caution notes. Furthermore, the operat- ing personnel must be familiar with the applicable health, safety and accident prevention regulations and comply with them. EB 3966 EN...
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2014/34/EU. This EU declaration of conformity is included in the Appendix of these instruc- tions. Referenced documentation The following documents apply in addition to these mounting and operating instructions: − The mounting and operating instructions of the components on which the solenoid valve is mounted (valve, actuator, valve accessories etc.) EB 3966 EN...
1.2 Notes on possible personal injury WARNING Risk of personal injury due to moving parts on the valve. During operation and when the solenoid valve is triggered, the actuator stem moves through its entire travel range. Injury to hands or fingers is possible if they are inserted into the valve. Î While the valve moves, do not insert hands or fingers into the valve yoke and do not touch any moving valve parts. EB 3966 EN...
Incorrect assignment of the terminals will damage the solenoid valve and will lead to malfunction. For the solenoid valve to function properly, the prescribed terminal assignment must be observed. Î Connect the electrical wiring to the solenoid valve according to the prescribed termi- nal assignment. EB 3966 EN...
2 Markings on the device 2.1 Nameplate Version without explosion protection SAMSON 3966 Solenoid valve U See technical data for ambient temperature Model 3966 - 000 Var.-ID Serial no. SAMSON AG D-60314 Frankfurt Made in Germany Version with explosion protection...
120 V AC Manual override Without Pushbutton underneath the enclosure cover Switching function Without (pilot valve as spare part) 3/2-way function with spring-return mechanism Attachment Without (pilot valve as spare part) Rotary actuators with NAMUR interface according to VDI/VDE 3845 Linear actuators with NAMUR rib according to IEC 60534, for panel, wall or rail mounting Mounting block with positioner for SAMSON Type 3277 Pneumatic Actuator EB 3966 EN...
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Ambient temperature –20 to +80 °C –45 to +80 °C Safety function Without The air flow rate when p = 2.4 bar and p = 1.0 bar is calculated using the following formula: Q = K x 36.22 in m³/h. The maximum permissible ambient temperature depends on the permissible ambient temperature of the cable gland, type of protection and temperature class. EB 3966 EN...
Class II, Div 1 + 2, Groups E, F, G Date 2016-06-06 Class III Class 1, Zone 1, EX d IIC, T6... T4 Class II, Zone 21, EX tb IIIC T85 °C Type 4X, IP 66 EC type examina- Number PTB 12 ATEX 2021 II 3 G Ex ic IIC T6 Gc tion certificate II 3 G Ex nAc II T6 Gc Date 2013-05-27 II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T80°C Dc IP66 EB 3966 EN...
Fig. 1: Functional diagram position. After the solenoid coil is de- energized, the integrated poppet valve is switched to the idle position again by a return spring. EB 3966 EN...
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NBR O-ring in port 9, Aluminum, powder coated, gray beige RAL 1019, G ¼ connection 1400-9598 Aluminum, powder coated, gray beige RAL 1019, ¼ NPT connection 1400-9599 Stainless steel, G ¼ connection 1400-9600 Stainless steel, ¼ NPT connection 1400-9601 Mounting parts for valves with rod-type yokes (18 to 32 mm rod diameter) 1400-5342 Accessories for attachment to rotary actuators Designation Order no. For K coefficient 0.9; Adapter plate for NAMUR interface ½ on NAMUR rib ½ Aluminum, powder coated, gray beige RAL 1019 1380-1652 EB 3966 EN...
To a two-pole screw terminal and two equipotential bonding terminals (inside and outside) Connecting cable Wire cross-section 0.2 to 2.5 mm² (flexible) or 0.2 to 4 mm² (rigid) Pneumatic connection G ¼ (¼ NPT) and NAMUR interface ¼” according to VDI/VDE 3845 Ambient temperature –20 to +80 °C –45 to +80 °C Weight, approx. 1.60 kg, 1.95 kg with aluminum adapter plate The maximum permissible ambient temperature depends on the permissible ambient temperature of the cable gland, type of protection and temperature class. EB 3966 EN...
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Pilot supply pressure Internal (1) 1.4 to 6.0 bar External (9) 1.4 to 6.0 bar (with 0 to 6.0 bar operating pressure), 1.9 to 6.0 bar (with 0 to 10.0 bar operating pressure) Operating pressure 0 to 6.0 bar 2) 0 to 10.0 bar 3) Air consumption of the pilot ≤25 l/h (in operating position) valve with 1.4 bar pilot ≤80 l/h (in idle position) supply The air flow rate when p = 2.4 bar and p = 1.0 bar is calculated using the following formula: Q = K x 36.22 in m³/h. With internal pilot supply With external pilot supply, operating pressure max. 6.0 bar with type of protection Ex d EB 3966 EN...
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Nominal 6 V DC 12 V DC 24 V DC signal – See EU type examination certificate PTB 12 ATEX 2021 for maximum permissible values when connected to a certified intrinsically safe cir- cuit. Type of protection Ex ia IIC, Ex ia IIIC, Ex tb IIIC 2) Type 3966 -8101 -8102 -8103 Nominal 6 V DC 12 V DC 24 V DC signal See EU type examination certificate PTB 12 ATEX 2021 for maximum permissible values when connected to a certified intrinsically safe circuit. Duty cycle 100 % See section 2.3 on page 14 for markings. EB 3966 EN...
Design and principle of operation 3.3 Dimensions in mm Type 3966 Solenoid Valve with NAMUR interface according to VDI/VDE 3845 for rotary actuators or mounting block with positioner for Type 3277 Linear Actuators 17.5 12.5 12.5 16.5 25.5 EB 3966 EN...
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Design and principle of operation Type 3966 Solenoid Valve with adapter plate for linear actuators with NAMUR rib according to IEC 60534-6-1, for panel, wall or rail mounting 16.8 19.2 EB 3966 EN...
− Observe storage instructions. note. − Avoid long storage times. 2. Check the shipment for transportation − Contact SAMSON in case of different stor- damage. Report any transportation dam- age conditions or long storage periods. age. Storage instructions 4.1 Unpacking...
1. Remove the protective caps from the more clearance is kept above the enclo- pneumatic connections. sure cover. 2. Mount the solenoid valve. Î Section 5.1 onwards 3. Perform pneumatic installation. Î Section 5.3 onwards 4. Perform electrical installation. Î Section 5.4 onwards EB 3966 EN...
VDI/VDE 3847, steps 1 and 2 are not required. 3. Check the location of the formed seal and the code screw on the NAMUR interface. 4. Use two cap screws to fasten the sole- noid valve onto the mounting block. EB 3966 EN...
3. For valves with rod-type yokes only: Fas- ten the support and the rod clamping plate loosely to the rod. 4. Use a cap screw to fasten the solenoid valve to the yoke/support. Fig. 3: Connection diagram according to VDI/ VDE 3845 EB 3966 EN...
VDE 3845 The exhaust air feedback is automatically provided. Should other valve accessories be used which vent the actuator (e.g. positioner etc.), the exhaust air of this device can also be included in the exhaust air feedback over EB 3966 EN...
Î Check the connecting lines and screw joints for leaks and damage at regular intervals and repair them. Î The K coefficient of an upstream pres- sure reducing valve must be at least 1.6 EB 3966 EN...
Compressed air quality according to ISO 8573-1 Particle size and Oil content Pressure dew point quantity Class 4 Class 3 Class 3 –20 °C/10 K below the lowest ≤5 µm and ≤1 mg/m³ ambient 1000/m³ temperature to be expected Fig. 4: Internal/external pilot supply EB 3966 EN...
Î Seal cable entries left unused with screw Î If the temperature at the inlet parts ex- plugs. ceeds 70 °C, use a temperature-resistant Î Fit equipment used in ambient tempera- connecting cable. tures below –20 °C with metal cable en- tries. EB 3966 EN...
Connect the conductor outside of the de- the component certificates must be met. vice. Ambient temperature The Type 3966 Solenoid Valve can be oper- ated within the following temperature rang- in temperature class T6 at ambient tempera- tures from –55 to +66 °C, in temperature class T5 at ambient tempera- tures from –55 to +70 °C and in temperature class T4 at ambient tempera- tures from –55 to +80 °C. EB 3966 EN...
Note The solenoid valve was checked by NOTICE SAMSON before it left the factory. Risk of malfunction due to incorrect sequence − The product warranty becomes void if of mounting, installation and start-up. service or repair work not described in Keep the following sequence.
8.1 Emergency action The solenoid valve has a safety function. Note Upon failure of the supply voltage, it Contact SAMSON's After-sales Service for automatically closes (closed in the de- malfunctions not listed in the table (see sec- energized state). tion 10.1).
2. Relieve the pipelines completely of pres- sure. 3. Open the solenoid valve cover and dis- connect the wires for the control signal. 9.2 Removing the solenoid valve 1. Disconnect the wire for the control signal from the solenoid valve. EB 3966 EN...
You can reach the After-sales Service De- partment at aftersalesservice@samson.de. Addresses of SAMSON AG and its subsid- iaries The addresses of SAMSON AG, its subsid- iaries, representatives and service facilities worldwide can be found on our website (www.samson.de) or in all SAMSON prod- uct catalogs.
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Leiter Qualitätssicherung/Head of Quality Managment/ Zentralabteilungsleiter/Head of Department/Chef du département Responsable de l'assurance de la qualité Entwicklungsorganisation/Development Organization SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Telefon: 069 4009-0 · Telefax: 069 4009-1507 Revison 07 Weismüllerstraße 3 60314 Frankfurt am Main E-Mail: samson@samson.de EB 3966 EN...
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Leiter Qualitätssicherung/Head of Quality Managment/ Zentralabteilungsleiter/Head of Department/Chef du département Responsable de l'assurance de la qualité Entwicklungsorganisation/Development Organization SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Telefon: 069 4009-0 · Telefax: 069 4009-1507 Revison 07 Weismüllerstraße 3 60314 Frankfurt am Main E-Mail: samson@samson.de EB 3966 EN...
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Leiter Qualitätssicherung/Head of Quality Managment/ Zentralabteilungsleiter/Head of Department/Chef du département Responsable de l'assurance de la qualité Entwicklungsorganisation/Development Organization SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Telefon: 069 4009-0 · Telefax: 069 4009-1507 Revison 07 Weismüllerstraße 3 60314 Frankfurt am Main E-Mail: samson@samson.de EB 3966 EN...
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Leiter Qualitätssicherung/Head of Quality Managment/ Zentralabteilungsleiter/Head of Department/Chef du département Responsable de l'assurance de la qualité Entwicklungsorganisation/Development Organization SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Telefon: 069 4009-0 · Telefax: 069 4009-1507 Revison 07 Weismüllerstraße 3 60314 Frankfurt am Main E-Mail: samson@samson.de EB 3966 EN...
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