Proven ROSS SERPAR® Crossflow technology – control-reliable, Category 4, PL e applications, shuts-off and exhausts even when faulted – Safety Exhaust (Dump) Valve
Port Size 1/2 & 3/4
with or without EEZ-ON® (Soft Start) Module
Control Reliable Modular Double Valves Designed for External Monitoring
Modular Safety Exhaust Dump Valve
M35 Series Safety Exhaust Dump Valve Operation Overview
Ross Controls has introduced its new M35 Series Safety Exhaust Dump Valve with or without soft start for Category-4, PL e machine guarding applications.
The M35 Series valve is designed to supply air to a zone or entire machine/system until signalled to shut off and exhaust residual downstream pneumatic energy from the machine. Thus, reducing the hazards associated with the presence of residual energy during employee access and/or minor servicing. The safety function of the M35 Series valve is to shut off supply of pneumatic energy and to exhaust any pneumatic energy from downstream of the valve. Note that the M35 series valve cannot exhaust pneumatic energy from downstream of obstructions such as check valves and closed centre function valves.
Application Examples
With EEZ-ON® (soft start) module
Without EEZ-ON® (soft start) module
Standard Features
Standard Features
Conditions at Start:
Inlet 1 is closed to outlet 2 by both valve elements A and B. Outlet 2 is open to exhaust 3. Pressure signals at both sensors SA and SB are exhausted. Sensors outputs SA and SB are on.
Normal Operation:
Simultaneously energising both solenoids actuates both pilots and causes valve elements A and B to shift. Inlet 1 is then connected to outlet 2 via crossflow passages C and D. Exhaust 3 is closed. Sensing pressure signals go to each pressure sensor and become equal to inlet pressure. Sensors outputs SA and SB are off.
Completion of Normal Cycle:
Simultaneously de-energising both solenoids returns the valve to the “Conditions at Start” described above.
Detecting a Malfunction:
A malfunction in the system or the valve itself could cause one valve element to be open and the other closed. Air then flows past the inlet poppet on valve element A, into crossflow passage D, but is substantially blocked by the spool portion of element B. The large size of the open exhaust passage past element B keeps the pressure at the outlet port below 2% of inlet pressure. Full sensing air pressure from side A goes to sensor SA, and a reduced pressure goes to sensor SB. This full pressure signal causes sensor outputs SA to turn off. Sensor outputs SB, with a reduced pressure signal, does not turn on. An external monitoring system can detect the malfunction by monitoring the condition of the sensors SA and SB. The external monitoring system may then react accordingly by shutting down the power to the valve solenoids and any other components deemed necessary to stop the machine.
Standard Specifications
Design: Redundant, 3/2 Normally Closed, Dual Poppet.
Actuation: Solenoid pilot operated with air assisted spring return. One solenoid per valve element (2 total) – both to be operated synchronously.
Mounting Type: Inline mounted – modular/threaded.
Mounting Orientation: Any, preferably vertical.
Flow Media: Compressed air according to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4].
Inlet Pressure: 30 to 150 psig (2 to 10 bar).
Ambient Temperature: 40° to 120°F (4° to 50°C).
Media Temperature: 40° to 175°F (4° to 80°C). For temperatures below 40°F (4°C), the compressed air must be dried according to ISO 8573-3, class 7.
Standard Voltages: 24 volts DC.
Pilot Solenoids: According to VDE 0580. Rated for continuous duty.
Pilot Solenoids Power Consumption (each solenoid): 1.2 watts.
Enclosure Rating: According to DIN 400 50 IP 65.
Electrical Connections: Two 5-pin M12 connectors. Enclosure rating according to DIN 400 50 IP 65.
Pressure Sensors (2 per valve): Solid state.
Pressure Sensors Current Consumption (each sensor):< 23mA (each without contacts).
Monitoring:Dynamic, cyclical, external with customer supplied equipment. Monitoring should check state of both valve pressure sensors with any and all changes in state of valve control signals.
Minimum Operation Frequency: Once per month, to ensure proper function.
Functional Safety Data: Pending.
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