Solenoid valves for gas VAS

A further development of the solenoid valves for

gas VG and VS
Suitable for a max. inlet pressure of 500 mbar
Easy installation into a system
Compact design saves space
Easy ow adjustment with display
Check indication by blue LED
Position indicator with integral visual indicator
Suitable for intermittent operation
Wide-ranging applications due to the modular construction
Higher ow rates with the same nominal size
3.1.0.2 Technical Information Edition 09.04 GB

Table of contents
Solenoid valves for gas VAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Application examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Solenoid valve for gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Double disc solenoid valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Gas solenoid valve with inlet and
outlet pressure switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Gas solenoid valve with two outlet pressure switches . . 5
Gas solenoid valve with pilot gas valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Gas solenoid valve with pilot gas valve and pressure
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Gas solenoid valve with bypass valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Maintenance cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Certication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
VAS..N, quick opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
VAS..L, slow opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
VAS..S, position indicator and visual indicator . . . . 11
VAS connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Replacement possibility for solenoid valves
for gas with threaded connection . . . . . . . . . . 13
VG is to be replaced by VAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacement possibility for MODULINE
solenoid valves for gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
VS is to be replaced by VAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Flow rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
kv value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Project planning information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pressure switch for gas DG..C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Bypass valve VAS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
VAS Edition 9.04

= To be continued

VAS../N

Application

VAS../L

Solenoid valves for gas VAS for safeguarding and controlling the air and gas supply to gas burners and gas
appliances. For use in gas control and safety systems in
all sectors of the iron, steel, glass and ceramics industries, also in commercial heat generation, such as the
packaging, paper and foodstuffs industries.

VAS Edition 9.04

VAS..S

VAS../N + DG..C

The modular design principle allows the individual components of

the VAS Series to be easily assembled:
e.g. quick opening,
slow opening,
with position indicator and visual indicator,
quick opening with attached pressure switch.

Application
Application examples
Solenoid valve for gas
VAS..N, quick opening
VAS..N

Double disc solenoid valve

VAS..N, quick opening
VAS..L, slow opening

VAS..N VAS..L

VAS Edition 9.04

Application

Application examples

DG..C

DG..C

VAS..N

DG..C

Gas solenoid valve with inlet and outlet pressure

switch
VAS..N, quick opening,
pressure switches DG..C for inlet pressure pe and outlet pressure pa

Gas solenoid valve with two outlet pressure

switches
VAS..N, quick opening,
pressure switches DG..C for outlet pressure 2 x pa

VAS..N

VAS Edition 9.04

Application

Application examples

VAS..N

Gas solenoid valve with pilot gas valve

VAS..N, quick opening,
VAS 1 as pilot gas valve

VAS 1

VAS..N

Gas solenoid valve with pilot gas valve and pressure switch
VAS..N, quick opening,
VAS 1 as pilot gas valve,
pressure switch DG..C

VAS 1 DG..C

VAS Edition 9.04

Application

Application examples

VAS..N

Gas solenoid valve with bypass valve

VAS..N, quick opening,
VAS 1 as bypass valve

VAS 1

VAS Edition 9.04

Certication

EC type-tested and certied pursuant to

Gas Appliances Directive (90/396/EEC) in conjunction with EN 161,
Machinery Directive (89/392/EEC),
Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) in conjunction
with the relevant standards,
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) in conjunction with EN
55014.
FM, UL and CSA approval in preparation.

VAS Edition 9.04

Function

The gas solenoid valve is closed when it is disconnected

from the power supply.
Opening: Alternating voltage is applied and fed to the
solenoid coil via a rectier with a suppressor circuit. The
blue LED lights up. The coils magnetic eld pulls the
armature with the attached valve disc upwards. The
solenoid valve VAS opens. The force distribution of the
supply pressure on the two valve seats is almost compensated for by having the double valve seat.
Closing: The VAS is disconnected from the voltage supply. The blue LED goes out. The armature is pressed
into its initial position by the closing spring. The valve
closes within 1 s.
The strainer in the inlet of the valve prevents deposits of
dirt particles on the seat. The pressure loss through the
strainer is almost zero.
The ow rate can be varied by a ow adjusting screw
within a range from 20 to 100%. The setting can be
monitored on an indicator.

VAS..N, quick opening

The solenoid valve for gas VAS..N opens within 0.5 s.

VAS Edition 9.04

Function
VAS..L, slow opening

pa
pS

pa

The solenoid valve for gas VAS..L opens within 10 s.

Start gas rate adjustment: A start gas rate can be set
on the valve. This means that the valve opens with a
quick initial lift and then continues slowly until it is fully
open. This setting is required, for example if a tightness check is to be conducted with TC. By turning the
damper housing the start gas rate can be set between
0 and 70%. Turning it clockwise will increase the start
gas rate and turning it anti-clockwise will reduce the
start gas rate.

fully damped t

VAS Edition 9.04

Start gas
t

10

Function
VAS..S, position indicator and visual indicator
These devices are tted with a microswitch to supply
open and closed signals.
Opening: When the valve is opened the position indicator
is operated rst. This in turn activates the visual position
indicator. The open signal is marked in blue. Only then
does the double valve seat open to release the volume
of gas (overtravel principle).
Closing: The voltage supply is disconnected from the
solenoid and the closing spring presses the double
valve disc on to the valve seat. The position indicator is
then actuated and the visual position indicator jumps
to shut.
The actuator cannot be rotated on a gas solenoid valve
with a position indicator and a visual position indicator.

1 COM
3 NC
2 NO

VAS Edition 9.04

11

Function
VAS connection diagram
L1 (+)

N ()

VAS Edition 9.04

12

Replacement possibility for solenoid valves for gas with threaded connection
VG is to be replaced by VAS

VG
10/15
15
15/12
20
25
25/15
40/32
40
40/33
50
50/39
50/65
65
65/49
R
02
03
10
18

VAS Edition 9.04

Solenoid valve for gas

DN 10 internal 15 mm
DN 15
DN 15 internal 12 mm
DN 20
DN 25
DN 25 internal 15 mm
DN 40 internal 32 mm
DN 40
DN 40 internal 33 mm
DN 50
DN 50 internal 39 mm
DN 50 internal 65 mm
DN 65
DN 65 internal 49 mm
Rp internal thread
Max. inlet pressure pe max.: 200 mbar
360 mbar
1000 mbar
1800 mbar

Solenoid valve for gas

Size 1
DN 10
Size 1
DN 15

Size 1
DN 20
Size 1
DN 25

Size 2
DN 40
Size 2
DN 40

Size 3
DN 50

Size 3
DN 50
Size 3
DN 65

Rp internal thread
Max. inlet pressure pe max.:

500 mbar
500 mbar

VAS
110
115

120
125

240
240

350

350
365

13

Replacement possibility for solenoid valves for gas with threaded connection
Cont.
N
L
K
Q
T
3
6
1
3
4
6
D

Quick opening
Slow opening
Mains voltage:
24 V DC
120 V AC
220/240 V AC
Electrical connection via terminals
Electrical connection via socket
Screw plug at the inlet
Screw plug at the inlet and outlet
Pressure test point at the inlet
Pressure test point at the inlet and outlet
Flow adjustment

Position indicator

Position indicator with gold contacts

M
Suitable for biologically produced methane
V
Viton valve disc seal
VG 25R02NT31DM
Example

Quick opening
Slow opening
Mains voltage:

/N
/L
K
Q
W

24 V DC
120 V AC
230 V AC
Electrical connection via terminals
Electrical connection via socket
Screw plug at the inlet and outlet

Screw plug at the inlet and outlet

Pressure test point at the inlet and outlet*

Pressure test point at the inlet and outlet*

Flow adjustment

Position indicator at the right-hand side

SR
Position indicator at the left-hand side
SL
GR
Position indicator with gold contacts at the
right-hand side
GL
Position indicator with gold contacts at the
left-hand side
Suitable for biologically produced methane

Example
VAS 125R/NW
standard, available
* Pressure test points may be attached at the left
and/or right-hand side.

VAS Edition 9.04

14

Replacement possibility for MODULINE solenoid valves for gas

VS is to be replaced by VAS

VS

1
1
1
1
2
38

115
125
230
240
350
ML
02
N
L
D

Solenoid valve for gas

Size 1, DN 15 or 25, Rp 3/8
Size 1, DN 15 or 25, Rp
Size 1, DN 15 or 25, Rp
Size 1, DN 15 or 25, Rp 1
Size 2, DN 32 or 40, Rp 1
Size 2, DN 32 or 40, Rp 1
Size 3, DN 50, Rp 1
Size 3, DN 50, Rp 2
MODULINE + connection anges
Rp internal thread
Max. inlet pressure pe max. 200 mbar
Quick opening
Slow opening
Flow adjustment

Solenoid valve for gas

Size 1
DN 10
Size 1
DN 15
Size 1
DN 20
Size 1
DN 25
Size 2
DN 25
Size 2
DN 40
Size 3
DN 40
Size 3
DN 50
Rp internal thread
Max. inlet pressure pe max. 500 mbar
Quick opening
Slow opening
Flow adjustment

VAS
110
115
120
125
225
240
340
350
R

/N
/L

VAS Edition 9.04

15

Replacement possibility for MODULINE solenoid valves for gas

Cont.
K
Q
T
3
6

Mains voltage: 24 V DC
120 V AC
220/240 V AC
Electrical connection via terminals
Electrical connection via socket
Pressure test point at the inlet

Position indicator

Position indicator with gold contacts

M
Suitable for biologically produced methane
V
Viton valve disc seal
VS 240ML02LT3
Example
with Rp 1 connection anges

VAS Edition 9.04

Mains voltage: 24 V DC
K
120 V AC
Q
230 V AC
W
Electrical connection via terminals

Electrical connection via socket

Pressure test point at the inlet and outlet*

Position indicator at the right-hand side

SR
Position indicator at the left-hand side
SL
Position indicator with gold contacts at the GR
right-hand side
Position indicator with gold contacts at the GL
left-hand side
Suitable for biologically produced methane

Example
VAS 240R/LW
with test points
standard, available
* Pressure test points may be attached at the left and/or
right-hand side.

16

VA

50

65
S3
VA

,V

40

VA
S2
VA 25
AS
S2
25
32
0
VA
S3
40

15

VA
S1
VA 20
S1
25

60

VA

S1

80

S1

10

100

VA

p [mbar]

S3

50

Flow rate

The characteristic ow rate curves

have been measured with the specied anges and a tted strainer. If
two or more valves are combined
the pressure loss per individual valve
drops by approx. 5%.

40

30

S2

= Natural gas
= LPG
= Air

VA

20

10
8
6
5
4
3

1 1
2
3

7 8

6
4
5

10

5
6

6
7 8

20
7 8
10

30

10

40

20
20

30

50 60

80 100

30

50 60

40

40

50 60

200

300

80 100

80 100

400 500 600

200
200

300
300

400

400 500

V' [m3/h (n)]

VAS Edition 9.04

17

Flow rate
kv value

The size and nominal ange width is determined using the

ow rate diagram or by calculation using the kv value.

kv =

V(n)

514

n T
p pa
p pa
n T

V(n) = 514 kv

p =

V(n)
kv
p
pa
n
T

V(n)
514 kv

n T
pa

Type

kV
m3/h

VAS 110
VAS 115
VAS 120
VAS 125
VAS 225
VAS 232
VAS 240
VAS 250
VAS 340
VAS 350
VAS 365

5.5
6.9
10.6
12.4
22
27
30
30
40
47
51

= Flow rate (standard state) [m/h]

= Valve coefcient (see table)
= Pressure loss [bar]
= Outlet pressure (absolute) [bar]
= Density [kg/m] (air 1.29, natural gas 0.83,
propane 2.01, butane 2.71 kg/m)
= Medium temperature (absolute) [K]

VAS Edition 9.04

Example
We want to nd the size and nominal ange width for a
gas solenoid valve VAS.
We have the maximum ow rate V(n) max, the inlet pressure pe and the natural gas temperature T.
V(n) max = 60 m3/h
pe = 70 mbar = 0,07 bar
pe absolute = 0,07 bar + 1 bar = 1,07 bar
pmax = 0,01 bar (desired)
pa absolute = pe absolute pmax
pa absolute = 1,07 bar 0,01 bar = 1,06 bar
T = 27 C
Tabsolute = 27 + 273 K = 300 K
kv =

60

514

0,83 300
0,01 1,06

= 17,9

The gas solenoid valve is selected using the next higher

kv value (see table): VAS 225.

18

Selection
-0 10 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 / /0 /10 /15 /20 /25 /32 /40 /50 /65 R
VAS 1

VAS 2

VAS 3


Inlet ange nominal size
= no inlet ange
-0 = dummy ange
Outlet ange nominal size
= no outlet ange
/0 = dummy ange
Specication may be omitted if outlet = inlet
Rp internal thread = R
Quick opening, quick closing = /N
Slow opening, quick closing = /L
Mains voltage: 24 V DC
=K
120 V AC; 50/60 Hz = Q
230 V AC; 50/60 Hz = W
Position indicator and visual indicator: attached at the right-hand side
= SR*
with gold contacts, attached at the right-hand side = GR*
attached at the left-hand side
= SL*
with gold contacts, attached at the left-hand side = GL*

/N

/L K Q W

SR

GR

SL

GL

VAS Edition 9.04

19

Selection
VAS 1

VAS 2

VAS 3

Electrical connection:
M20 cable gland
Plug with socket
Plug without socket
Attached to the left side of the connection box:
Not tted
Plug for valve
Plug for position indicator
Attached to the right side of the connection box:
Not tted
Plug for valve
Plug for position indicator
Accessories attached at the right-hand side:
2 screw plugs
2 test points pe and pa
Pressure switch for gas DG..C (see table) at the inlet
Pressure switch for gas DG..C (see table) at the outlet
Bypass valve VAS 1*
Accessories attached at the left-hand side:
2 screw plugs
2 test points pe and pa
Pressure switch for gas DG..C (see table) at the inlet
Pressure switch for gas DG..C (see table) at the outlet
Bypass valve VAS 1*

* Position indicator and bypass valve cannot be installed together on one side.

= standard
= available

Order example
VAS 232R/NW
Electrical connection via M20 cable gland, not tted,
with 2 screw plugs attached at the right-hand side and
2 test points attached at the left-hand side

VAS Edition 9.04

20

Selection
Pressure switch for gas DG..C
Type
Adjusting range [mbar]
DG 17/VC
2 17
DG 40/VC
5 40
DG 110/VC
30 110
DG 300/VC
100 300

VAS Edition 9.04

21

pa
pe

Project planning information

If more than three valVario controls

are installed in line, the controls must
be supported.

Installation

Sealing material and thread cuttings

must not be allowed to get into the
valve housing.
We recommend that a lter be installed upstream of every system.

The inlet pressure pe and the outlet

pressure pa can be measured at the
pressure test points at both ends.

Installation position vertical or horizontal, not upside down.

> 20
mm

VAS Edition 9.04

The VAS may not be in contact

with masonry. Minimum clearance
20 mm.
Do not store or install the unit in the
open air.

VAS
GFK

> +80 C

The solenoid body heats up during

operation up to 90C depending on
ambient temperature and voltage.

Ensure that there is sufcient installation space around the ange screws
and the actuator.

22

Accessories

Pressure switch for gas DG..C

Scope of delivery:
1 x pressure switch for gas,
2 x retaining screws,
2 x sealing rings.

Monitor the inlet pressure pe: The plug of the pressure

switch for gas DG..C points towards the inlet ange.
Monitor the outlet pressure pa: The plug of the pressure switch for gas DG..C points towards the outlet
ange.

pe

VAS Edition 9.04

pa

23

Auswahl
Bypass valve VAS 1

2
3

VAS Edition 9.04

Delivery for VAS 1 attached to VAS 1:

1 1 x bypass valve VAS 1 /
2 1 x connection pipe, 1 x sealing stopper, if the bypass valve at the outlet side has a threaded ange,
or 2 x connection pipes, if the bypass valve has a
dummy ange at the outlet side /
3 4 x O-rings / 4 4 x double nuts / 5 4 x connection
parts.

4
5

Delivery for VAS 1 attached to VAS 2, VAS 3:

1 1 x bypass valve VAS 1 /
2 1 x connection pipe, 1 x sealing stopper, if the bypass valve at the outlet side has a threaded ange,
or 2 x connection pipes, if the bypass valve has a
dummy ange at the outlet side /
3 4 x O-rings / 4 4 x washer / 5 4 x connection parts.

24

Technical data

Types of gas: Natural gas, LPG (gaseous), biologically

produced methane (max. 0.1 %-by-vol. H2S) or air;
other gases on request.
The gas must be dry in all temperature conditions and
must not condense.
Max. inlet pressure pe:
max. 500 mbar.
Flow adjustment limits the maximum ow volume between 20 and 100%. The setting can be monitored on
an indicator.
Adjustment of the start gas rate:
0 to 70%.
Opening times:
VAS../N quick opening: 0.5 s;
VAS../L slow opening: approx. 10 s.
Closing time:
Quick closing: < 1 s.
Ambient temperature: -20 60C,
no condensation permitted.
Class A safety valve pursuant to EN 161.
Mains voltage:
230 V AC, +10/-15%, 50/60 Hz;
120 V AC, +10/-15%, 50/60 Hz;
24 V DC, 20%.
Cable gland:
M 20 x 1.5.

VAS Edition 9.04

Power consumption:
Type
24 V DC
[W]
VAS 1
29
VAS 2
46
VAS 3
53

120 V AC
[W]
30
54
55

230 V AC
[W]
30
53
63

Enclosure: IP 65.
Duty cycle: 100%.
Power factor of the solenoid coil:
cos = 1.
Valve housing: Aluminium,
Valve seal: NBR.
Connection anges with internal thread: Rp to ISO 7-1.
Position indicator:
Contact rating: 125 250 V, 50/60 Hz, max. 2 A (resistive load).
Switching frequency:
VAS..N: Arbitrary.
VAS..L: There must be a period of 20 seconds between
switching off and on again so that the damping is fully
effective.
Short circuit-proof: with quick-acting fuse up to 6.3 A.
For 24 V DC order a position indicator with gold-plated contacts.
Contact rating at 24 V DC:
max. 40 mA.

25

Technical data
E

E
E

H5

H3

H1

H4

H2

F
F

F
F

VAS..N
Type

Connection

VAS 110
VAS 115
VAS 120
VAS 125
VAS 225
VAS 232
VAS 240
VAS 250
VAS 340
VAS 350
VAS 365

Rp
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1
11/4
11/2
2
11/2
2
21/2

VAS Edition 9.04

DN
10
15
20
25
25
32
40
50
40
50
65

E
mm
75
75
75
75
88
88
88
88
88
88
88

F
mm
15
15
23
23
29
29
29
29
36
36
36

H1
mm
140
140
140
140
164
164
164
164
174
174
174

H2
mm
32
32
32
32
47
47
47
47
59
59
59

H3
mm
204
204
204
204
228
228
228
228
238
238
238

H4
mm
154
154
154
154
183
183
183
183
193
193
193

H5
mm
217
217
217
217
245
245
245
245
256
256
256

.
V
p = 1 mbar
Air
m3/h
4.4
5.5
8.5
10.6
17,5
21,5
23,5
24,6
33
41
43

F
F

VAS..N..S
Dimensions

L
mm
75
75
91
91
127
127
127
127
155
155
155

H2

F
F

VAS..L

Dimensions

H2

VAS..L..S
Weight
kv
m3/h
5.5
6.9
10.6
12.4
22
27
30
30
40
47
51

kg
1.4
1.4
1.5
1.4
3.8
3.7
3.8
3.6
5.1
4.9
4.7

21,5

79

48

H2

36

DG..C

26

Maintenance cycles

Once per year,

twice per year in the case of biologically produced
methane.
If the ow rate drops, clean the strainer.

VAS Edition 9.04

27

Contact

G. Kromschrder AG
Strotheweg 1
D-49504 Lotte (Bren)
Tel.: +49 (0)5 41 / 12 14 - 0
Fax: +49 (0)5 41 / 12 14 - 370
info@kromschroeder.com
The current addresses of our international agents are available on the Internet:
www.kromschroeder.com information contacts

VAS Edition 9.04

28