Standards-based valve, plug-in VSVA-T

Product Description
The Festo VSVA-T is a standards-based, plug-in solenoid valve designed for seamless integration with VTSA and VTSA-F valve islands . Featuring a robust metal housing, this air solenoid valve complies with ISO 15407-1 and ISO 15407-2 standards and offers a plug-in design for quick electrical connection and disconnection, reducing installation time and simplifying maintenance without extensive rewiring . The VSVA-T valve series is available in multiple sizes (18 mm, 26 mm, 42 mm, 52 mm) with standard nominal flow rates from 500 l/min up to 2,900 l/min, operating pressures from -0.9 bar to 10 bar, and a wide range of valve functions including 5/2 monostable, 5/2 bistable, 5/3-way, and 2x3/2 configurations .

Key Features & Advantages

• Plug-In Design for Easy Maintenance: Allows quick electrical connection and disconnection via C-type plug (ISO 15218 pilot valve interface) or M8/M12 connections, reducing installation time and simplifying maintenance without extensive rewiring 

• Standards-Based to ISO 15407-1/-2 and ISO 5599-1: Compliant with ISO 15407-1 (size 01/02) and ISO 15407-2 (size 18/26 mm), as well as ISO 5599-1 for larger sizes (42 mm and 52 mm), ensuring interchangeability and global compliance 

• Robust Metal Housing for Harsh Environments: Built with a durable die-cast aluminium and polyamide housing that withstands demanding industrial environments, ensuring long service life and protection against mechanical stress, rated IP65/NEMA 4 for dust-tight and water jet protection 

• Comprehensive Valve Function Range: Available in 5/2 monostable, 5/2 bistable (with or without dominant signal), 5/3 mid-position closed/pressurised/exhausted, and 2x 3/2 normally closed/open configurations, with single or double solenoid options 

• High Flow Capacity Across Multiple Sizes: Delivers standard nominal flow rates from 550 l/min (18 mm) up to 2,900 l/min (52 mm), with 26 mm valves offering 1,100-1,400 l/min and 42 mm valves up to 1,300-1,860 l/min 

• Wide Operating Pressure Range -0.9 to 10 bar: Suitable for both vacuum applications and positive pressure systems, with external pilot air option for vacuum/low-pressure operation down to -0.9 bar 

• Low Power Consumption with 24V DC: Operates on 24 V DC with ±10% tolerance, featuring power consumption of 1.3 W per coil and current consumption of 72 mA (5/2 and 5/3 valves) or 60 mA (3/2 valves) 

• Multiple Reset Options: Available with mechanical spring return (monostable) or mechanical spring with self-holding function (bistable variants) for reliable operation and fail-safe positioning 

• Flexible Manual Override Options: Manual override available with detenting (locking) or non-detenting (momentary) operation, with concealed or tool-free cover cap options 

• Electrical Connection Options: Available with C-type plug connector (square plug) for sizes 01 and 02, M8, M12 central plug for integrated connection, or individual M12 connections 

• Low Temperature Range -5°C to +50°C: Operates reliably in standard industrial environments, with media temperature range from -5°C to 50°C and storage temperature from -20°C to 60°C 

• High Protection Class IP65: Achieves IP65 degree of protection in mounted state (with plug socket) according to IEC 60529, dust-tight and protected against water jets, suitable for washdown environments 

• Multiple Seal Material Options: Features Fluorelastomer (FKM), HNBR, and NBR (nitrile rubber) sealing materials for excellent compatibility with compressed air and various media, ensuring long service life 

• c UL us Recognized and CSA Certified: Carries c UL us - Recognized (OL) and CSA certifications for North American hazardous area applications 

• Reversible Regulator Option: For select variants, reversible regulators offer 50% greater exhaust performance, shortened cycle times, and independent pressure adjustment regardless of valve switching position 

• Quick Switching Response: Maximum switching frequency of 10 Hz, with switching times of 10 ms on and 14 ms off (depending on variant and pressure conditions), ensuring rapid response in high-speed automation cycles 

• Durable Piston Spool Valve Design: Robust piston spool (piston gate valve) construction with soft sealing principle, providing reliable long-term performance and extended service life 

• Pneumatic Interface Compatibility: Compatible with regulatory and throttle plates, pressure shut-off plates, vertical pressure supply plates, and angled connection plates for integrated pneumatic functions on the valve via vertical stacking 

• Safety Function Integration: Supports integration of safety functions such as 5/2 monostable with safety function valve variants, enabling emergency stop and pressure shut-off capabilities, with switching position sensing (1 or 2-channel) available 

• Soft-Start Valve Compatibility: Can be configured with one or several pressure zones on the standard valve terminal VTSA, with up to 5 soft-start valves integrated onto a single terminal 

• IP65/NEMA 4 Protection: Strong protection against dust and water ingress, suitable for demanding industrial environments including washdown areas 

Technical Specifications

Brand: Festo

Model Series: VSVA-T

Product Numbers: VSVA-B-M52-AZD-A2-1T1L (539184), VSVA-B-T32F-AZD-A2-1T1L (539179), VSVA-B-B52-ZD-A1-1T1L (539156)

Product Type: Standards-Based Directional Control Valve / Solenoid Valve

Compatibility: VTSA and VTSA-F valve islands 

Standards Compliance: ISO 15407-1, ISO 15407-2, ISO 5599-1 

Valve Sizes: 18 mm (ISO 02), 26 mm (ISO 01), 42 mm (ISO 1), 52 mm (ISO 2) 

Standard Nominal Flow Rate: 550 l/min (18 mm), 900-1,400 l/min (26 mm), 1,300-1,860 l/min (42 mm), 2,900 l/min (52 mm) 

Operating Pressure: -0.9 bar to 10 bar 

Pilot Pressure: 3 bar to 10 bar 

Operating Medium: Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4] 

Media Note: Lubricated operation possible (required for further use thereafter); non-lubricated operation is permissible

Degree of Protection: IP65 / NEMA 4 (in mounted state with plug socket) 

Ambient Temperature: -5°C to 50°C 

Media Temperature: -5°C to 50°C 

Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C

Nominal Operating Voltage DC: 24 V

Power Consumption per Coil (5/2, 5/3 valves): 1.6 W / 72 mA (typical) 

Power Consumption per Coil (3/2 valves): 1.3 W / 60 mA (typical) 

Permissible Voltage Fluctuation: ±10% (21.6 V to 26.4 V DC)

Maximum Switching Frequency: 10 Hz

Switching Time (on): 10 ms 

Switching Time (off): 14 ms 

Pilot Air Supply: Internal (from port 1) or External (via port 12/14)

Valve Functions Available: 5/2 monostable, 5/2 bistable, 5/2 bistable with dominant signal, 5/2 monostable with safety function, 5/3 mid-position closed (G), 5/3 mid-position pressurised (B), 5/3 mid-position exhausted (E), 2x 3/2 normally closed (T32F, T32N), 2x 3/2 normally open, 2x 3/2 open/closed, 2x 2/2 normally closed 

Valve Design: Piston spool (piston gate valve) 

Sealing Principle: Soft

Reset Method: Mechanical spring (monostable) or mechanical spring with self-holding function (bistable)

Type of Control: Pilot-controlled

Flow Direction: Non-reversible (pneumatic spring) or reversible (mechanical spring)

Electrical Connection: C-type plug (square plug) to ISO 15218, M8, M12 central plug, or M12 individual connections 

Manual Override: Detenting (locking) and non-detenting (momentary), with concealed/tool-free cover cap options 

Pneumatic Connection Port (Working): G1/8 (18 mm), G1/4 (26 mm), G3/8 (42 mm), G1/2 (52 mm) 

Pilot Air Port (12/14): Integrated into valve design per ISO 15407-2 standard

Exhaust Air Function: With flow control option (via throttle plates)

Body Material: Die-cast aluminium and polyamide (PA) 

Seals Material: Fluorelastomer (FKM), HNBR, NBR 

Solenoid Type: Single or Double (bistable variants) 

Mounting Position: Any

Type of Mounting: On VTSA/VTSA-F valve terminal manifold base

Product Weight: 0.45 kg typical 

Material Note: RoHS-compliant

Certifications: c UL us - Recognized (OL), CSA (OL), CE, RoHS, ISO 8573-1:2010 

Country of Origin: Germany

Standards and Compliance Information

ISO 15407-1 – For valve sizes 01 and 02 (26 mm and 18 mm) 

ISO 15407-2 – For sub-base mounting and exhaust air function 

ISO 5599-1 – For larger valve sizes 1 and 2 (42 mm and 52 mm) 

ISO 15218 – Pilot valve interface for C-type plug connection 

Ideal For

Industrial automation systems requiring standards-based, plug-in solenoid valves for VTSA/VTSA-F valve islands, automotive manufacturing (assembly lines, body shop), packaging machinery, material handling systems, food and beverage processing (with IP65 washdown protection), paint shop environments requiring c UL us and CSA certifications, pneumatic control panels requiring integrated regulatory and throttle plates, safety-critical applications requiring switching position sensing and emergency stop capabilities, vacuum handling applications (-0.9 bar to 10 bar), and systems requiring high flow rates up to 2,900 l/min with multiple valve function configurations.

Why Choose Festo VSVA-T Standards-Based Valve, Plug-in

Choose the Festo VSVA-T for its standards-based design compliant with ISO 15407-1/-2 and ISO 5599-1, ensuring global interchangeability and seamless integration with VTSA and VTSA-F valve islands . Featuring robust die-cast aluminium housing with IP65/NEMA 4 protection for harsh industrial environments, plug-in design for quick electrical connection/disconnection via C-type plug (ISO 15218) or M8/M12 connections , comprehensive valve function range including 5/2 monostable, 5/2 bistable (with or without dominant signal), 5/3 mid-position (closed/pressurised/exhausted), and 2x3/2 normally closed/open configurations , high flow capacity from 550 l/min (18 mm) up to 2,900 l/min (52 mm) , wide -0.9 to 10 bar operating pressure range with vacuum capability, low power consumption (1.3-1.6 W per coil), fast 10 ms switching response with 10 Hz maximum frequency, flexible manual override options (detenting/non-detenting) with concealed cover caps , multiple reset options (mechanical spring or self-holding), c UL us, CSA, CE, and RoHS certifications for North American and European markets , compatibility with regulatory and throttle plates, pressure shut-off plates, vertical supply plates, and angled connection plates for integrated pneumatic functions via vertical stacking , safety function integration with switching position sensing (1 or 2-channel) and soft-start valve compatibility for up to 5 pressure zones on a single terminal, and German engineering quality. This standards-based, plug-in valve series delivers reliable, flexible, and safe pneumatic control for demanding industrial automation applications requiring VTSA/VTSA-F valve island integration.

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