3-Port Solenoid Valve, Elastic Material Seal, Pilot / Poppet Type, Base Mounted, Starter

Caution
- Product images may be representative. Refer to the manufacturer's catalog for details.
Product Description
SMC Solenoid Valve.
[Features]
· Low power consumption at just 1.5 W (DC)
· Can also be used as a selector valve or divider valve
· Possible to change from N.C. to N.O.
· Possible to use in vacuum applications
3-Port Solenoid Valve, Pilot Poppet Type, Base Mounted Type, Single Unit, VP300, VP500, VP700 Series Specifications

Base mounted type, single unit, VP300, VP500, VP700 Series external appearance
| Fluid | Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Switching Method | N.C. or N.O. (Variable) | |
| Internal Pilot Operating Pressure Range MPa | Standard Type | 0.2 to 0.7 |
| High-pressure type | 0.2 to 1.0 | |
| External Pilot Operating Pressure Range MPa | Standard Type | -100 kPa to 0.7 |
| High-pressure type | -100 kPa to 1.0 | |
| Pilot Pressure Range | Equivalent to operating pressure (minimum 0.2) | |
| Ambient Temperature and Operating Fluid Temperature °C | -10 to +50 (no freezing) | |
| Maximum Operating Frequency Hz | 5 | |
| Manual Operation | Non-locking, push type Push-turn locking slotted type Push-turn locking hand-operated type | |
| Pilot Exhaust Method | Individual exhaust | |
| Lubrication | Not required | |
| Mounting Orientation | Free | |
| Impact Resistance / Vibration Resistance: m/s2 * | 300/50 | |
| Enclosure | Dust-proof (D, Y, and T are IP65) | |
*Impact resistance: No malfunctions after testing under the following conditions: in the axial direction and at a right angle to the main valve and armature in both energized and non-energized states (once for each condition state). (Initial value)
Vibration resistance: No malfunctions occurred in a 1-sweep test between 45 and 2,000 Hz. The test was performed in both energized and non-energized states and in the axial direction and at right angles to the main valve and armature. (Initial value)
Response Time
| Model | Pressure Specification | Response Time ms (at 0.5 MPa) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Without light or surge voltage suppressor | With light and surge voltage suppressor | For AC | |||
| S, Z Types | R, U Types | ||||
| VP344 | Standard type (0.2 to 0.7) | 13 or less | 38 or less | 16 or less | 38 or less |
| High-pressure type (0.2 to 1.0) | 17 or less | 42 or less | 20 or less | 42 or less | |
| VP544 | Standard type (0.2 to 0.7) | 14 or less | 39 or less | 17 or less | 39 or less |
| High-pressure type (0.2 to 1.0) | 18 or less | 43 or less | 21 or less | 43 or less | |
| VP744 | Standard type (0.2 to 0.7) | 19 or less | 44 or less | 22 or less | 44 or less |
| High-pressure type (0.2 to 1.0) | 22 or less | 47 or less | 25 or less | 47 or less | |
*Based on JIS B 8374-1981 dynamic performance test (with coil temperature of 20°C and at rated voltage)
Flow Rate Characteristics / Weight Table
| Model | Piping connection port diameter | 1 ⇔ 2 (P ⇔ A) | 2 ⇔ 3 (A ⇔ R) | Weight (g) * | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C [dm3/(s·bar)] | b | Cv | C [dm3/(s·bar)] | b | Cv | Grommet | DIN terminal | ||
| VP344 | 1/8 | 3.6 | 0.22 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 0.24 | 0.8 | 216 (149) | 252 (185) |
| 1/4 | 3.9 | 0.22 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 0.14 | 0.9 | 211 (149) | 247 (185) | |
| VP544 | 1/4 | 7.5 | 0.16 | 1.7 | 7.3 | 0.20 | 1.7 | 370 (245) | 406 (281) |
| 3/8 | 8.8 | 0.07 | 2.0 | 8.8 | 0.13 | 2.0 | 362 (245) | 398 (281) | |
| VP744 | 3/8 | 12.9 | 0.10 | 2.9 | 13.3 | 0.24 | 3.1 | 676 (459) | 712 (495) |
| 1/2 | 14.7 | 0.05 | 3.3 | 15.0 | 0.17 | 3.4 | 658 (459) | 694 (495) | |
*Values in ( ) are for without the sub-plate.
Structure Drawing

Base Mounted Type
Component Parts
| Number | Part name | Material | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body | Die-cast aluminum | Urban white |
| 2 | Adapter Plate | Resin | Urban gray |
| 3 | End Plate | Resin | Urban white |
| 4 | Piston | Resin | - |
| 5 | Poppet Valve | Aluminum, HNBR | - |
| 6 | Retainer | Resin | - |
| 7 | Spring | SUS | - |
Replacement parts
| Number | Part name | Part number | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP344 | VP544 | VP744 | |||
| 8 | Pilot Valve Assembly | *See the SMC catalog for details on ordering pilot valve assemblies. | Built-in strainer | ||
| 9 | Gasket | VP300-217-1 | VP500-217-1 | VP700-217-1 | HNBR |
| 10 | Sub-plate | VP300-202-□ | VP500-202-□ | VP700-202-□ | Die-cast aluminum |
| - | Hexagon Socket Head Screw (×1) | VP300-224-1 (M3 × 36) | VP500-224-1 (M4 × 46) | VP700-224-1 (M5 × 66) | For valve mounting |
*Mounting screw tightening torque: M3: 0.8 N·m, M4: 1.4 N·m, M5: 2.9 N·m
Ported Type Drawing
VP300 Series
(Unit: mm)

Grommet (G) dimensional drawing
*See the catalog for specifications that can connect to a PE port.
(Unit: mm)

Grommet (G) DC specification, without light or surge voltage suppressor dimensional drawing
(Unit: mm)

L-type plug connector (L) dimensional drawing
(Unit: mm)

M-type plug connector (M) dimensional drawing
(Unit: mm)

DIN terminal (D, Y) dimensional drawing
(Unit: mm)

Conduit terminal (T) dimensional drawing
*Dimensions in [ ] are for no light
VP500 Series
(Unit: mm)

Grommet (G) dimensional drawing
*See the catalog for specifications that can connect to a PE port.
(Unit: mm)

Grommet (G) DC specification, without light or surge voltage suppressor dimensional drawing
Precautions
- *Product images may be representative images.
- *See the manufacturer's catalog for product information other than the above.