SMC’s (Milton Keynes, UK) new compact solenoid valves, series SV1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000, have been designed to provide fast and simple reconfiguration of valve islands. Giving the ultimate in flexibility the incorporation of multipin connectors within the porting block slices eliminates the need for internal manifold wiring. Sequentially assigned connector pins ensure that stations can be added, or subtracted, at the release of levers and the loosening of two screws (DIN rail mounting type). For larger flow rates the SV3000 and 4000 provide a tie rod manifold solution. Within series SV1000 and 2000, dual three-port valves built into a single valve body, allow four-position functionality, i.e. the output ports of a valve can be individually controlled. With a mix of mounting conventional five-port valves also being possible. Having a power consumption of just 0.6W (current: 25mA, 24V DC) and a service life of 50 million cycles or more, this valve range is considered ideal for the most arduous applications.
