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IC.PS.600.A4.02 / 520B2809
IC.PS.600.A4.02 / 520B2809
How to Choose
It is important to indentify all relevant parameters when selecting a solenoid 
valve.
This includes:
•  Capacity / k
v
 - value
•  Pressure conditions
•  Media conditions
•  Other conditions
Pressure conditions:
Open system (system with drain)
In an open system the pressure conditions are well-dened.
This enables clarication as to whether there is sucient pressure dierential to 
be able to open a servo-operated valve. The following types of valves are 
well-suited for use in open systems:
EV210B, EV210A, EV310B and EV310A direct -operated solenoid valves
EV220B, EV220A and EV225B servo-operated solenoid valves
Capacity / k
v
 - value:
–  Species how many m
3
/hour (capacity) water is passing through the valve at a 
dierential pressure at 1 bar.
–  Is a result of all the dierent constants coming from shape of orices, units etc.
  which are reduced to one new constant, the k
v 
- value.
–  Is used to calculate capacity:
–  ρ = density (kg / m
3
)
–  P = P
1
 - P
2
 
Q = k   √
 ∆P 
 
m3 / h
  
V
 
 
ρ
Closed circuit (cirulating system)
In a closed circuit system the pressure conditions are undened. Therefor a 
solenoid valve capable of opening without pressure dierential is required.
EV250B assisted lift servo-operated valve
EV210B, EV210A, EV310B and EV310A direct-operated solenoid valves