MANUAL
SAMSON
GROUP
Contents
1 Scope................................................................................................................................................................4
2 What makes SAMSOMATIC solenoid valves superior?.........................................................................................4
3 Functional principle of the electropneumatic binary converter...............................................................................5
4 Functional principle of solenoid valves with diaphragms......................................................................................6
5 Applications.......................................................................................................................................................7
5.1 Air purging of the actuator spring chamber to protect the actuator springs against corrosion.............................7
5.2 Emergency venting of an actuator.................................................................................................................8
5.3 Venting an actuator when the supply pressure falls below a minimum pressure.................................................9
5.4 Switching to a backup buffer tank when the air supply fails..........................................................................10
5.5 Reliable fail-safe action of actuators............................................................................................................ 11
5.6 Reliable fail-safe action of actuators with pressure monitoring....................................................................... 12
6 Appendix: Certificates......................................................................................................................................13
7 Notes..............................................................................................................................................................22
1 Scope
In safety-instrumented systems, pneumatic valves are used to shut off or open pipelines. Solenoid valves are the interface between the electric control level and the pneumatic actuator. SAMSOMATIC has been active in developing and
manufacturing solenoid valves with a high reliability at a low power consumption for many years. The solenoid valves
meet the highest quality requirements and are suitable for use in safety-instrumented systems up to SIL3 according to
IEC61511, up to SIL4 according to IEC61508 as well as PL e according to ISO13849.
Reliable switching even after remaining static for long periods of time
Spring (4)
Flapper (2)
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Downstream
booster valve
Spring (4)
Flapper (2)
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Exhaust air
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3/2-way booster
valve with return
spring
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Supply air/
internal supply
Breather function
of spring chamber
5 Applications
5.1 Air purging of the actuator spring chamber to protect the actuator springs against
corrosion
Task
In safety-instrumented systems, valves often remain static in one position for long periods of time. During this time, the
actuator springs are at risk of corroding if moisture enters the actuator.
Solution using a Type3967 Solenoid Valve
The electronics compartment of the solenoid valve is constantly purged with instrument air through the flapper/nozzle
system (refer to section3). This air purging is also guaranteed when the solenoid valve is energized. The electronics
compartment is directly connected to the actuators spring chamber over the NAMUR interface. The solenoid valve is
vented at the enclosure cover by a filter check valve (with IP65 degree of protection), which opens at a defined excess
pressure. As a result, a minimal level of positive pressure constantly exists in the electronics compartment and the actuator spring chamber, preventing moisture from entering the spring chamber and inhibiting corrosion.
NAMUR interface
Output to the actuator
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Vented at the
enclosure cover
Supply air
Connecting plate
External supply
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IN
B
OUT
5.3 Venting an actuator when the supply pressure falls below a minimum pressure
Task
If the supply pressure level falls below a certain pressure, the actuator is to be vented and the valve moved to its fail-safe
position.
Solution using a solenoid valve and an electric pressure monitor or pressure limiter
In normal operation, the actuator is controlled by a positioner together with a solenoid valve (A). The supply pressure
is constantly monitored by an electric pressure monitor (B). When the supply pressure falls below a certain minimum
pressure, the electric power supply is automatically cut off and the solenoid valve (A) is switched to fail-safe position.
The actuator is vented as a result. The electric signal is not reactivated immediately after the supply pressure increases
again due to the hysteresis of the pressure monitor (B).
An electric pressure limiter with internal interlock can also be used instead of the electric pressure monitor. In this case,
the electric signal must be reactivated manually.
This solution can also be implemented for rotary actuators and on/off valves.
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24 V DC
5.4 Switching to a backup buffer tank when the air supply fails
Task
After a supply air failure, the position of an on/off valve is to be maintained for a certain period of time.
Solution using a buffer tank for instrument air
In normal operation, the actuator is filled with air or vented by a solenoid valve (A) according to the process requirements. The required instrument air is supplied by a main supply air station. In the event that this air station fails, the air
supply is maintained by a backup buffer tank (B), which provides the solenoid valve (A) with instrument air. The continued operation of an on/off valve over a certain period can be guaranteed in this way. This allows repairs to be performed on the supply air station while the process is running or the plant to be shut down safely. The supply pressure
can be monitored by an electric pressure monitor (e.g. Type3994-0370-DWR-6, not shown in the diagram) to signal
when the pressure falls below a certain limit.
A
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P
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Compact design
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V2
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6 Appendix: Certificates
Certificate no. V 60 2012 C8 Rev. 01
Type 3963 Solenoid Valve with safety function
Suitable for use in safety-instrumented systems up to SIL3 according to IEC61511 or SIL4 according to IEC61508
Certificate no. V 177 2009 C2 Rev. 01
Type 3967 Solenoid Valve with safety function
Suitable for use in safety-instrumented systems up to SIL3 according to IEC61508
Certificate no. V 177 2010 C6
Type 3967 Solenoid Valve with safety function
Suitable for use in safety-instrumented systems in high demand mode up to SIL3 according to IEC61508
Certificate no. V 177 2010 C4
Type 3967 Solenoid Valve with safety function
Suitable for use in safety-instrumented systems up to PLe according to ISO13849
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