Explosion Proof, 4/2 and 4/3, Directional Control Valve, Solenoid Operated

RPEX3-06 Size 06 (D03) • Qmax 60 l/min (16 GPM) • pmax 350 bar (5100 PSI)

Technical Features
› Hydraulic, spool-type directional control valve with cast iron body and connection
pattern according to ISO 4401 and DIN 24340 (CETOP 03)
› Maximum operating pressure 350 bar (P, A, B ports) / 210 bar (T port)
› High transmitted power and low pressure drops
› Certification of solenoid coil ATEX (Directive 2014/34/EU) and IECEx, valid for mines
and environments with potentially explosive atmospheres consisting of gases or dust
› Coil protection by encapsulation “m“ for gases and by flameproof enclosure “t“ for dust
› Robust design resistant to mechanical damage
› Protection against static discharge by grounding the valve surface
› Valves applicable for temperature classes T4 (135 °C), T5 (100 °C) and T6 (85 °C)
depending on the coil input and maximum ambient temperature
› Selectable coil supply voltage, valve gate connection and type of manual emergency
control
› The valve is zinc coated for 520 h corrosion protection in NSS acc. to ISO 9227
and as protection against ignition spark in the event of mechanical impact
Product Description
ISO 4401-03-02-0-05 Direct-acting, spool-type directional control valve operated by solenoid. The valve is designed
4xM5-6Hx13 to control the direction of movement of the appliance output component (direction of piston
31,75 (1.25) feed in the cylinder, direction of rotation of the hydraulic motor shaft) or its stop. The valve is
0,75 (0.03) certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres of gases, vapors, dusts and flammable
particles with high protection level EPL = b.
B G Use of the valve in potentially explosive atmospheres
12,7 (0.50)

40,5 (1.59)

EPS14ATEX1744 X IECEx EPS14.0064 X

30,2 (1.18)

T P
21,5 (0.85)

l M2 Ex mb I Mb Ex mb I Mb
AC

A lI 2G Ex mb IIC T4, T5, T6 Gb Ex mb IIC T4, T5, T6 Gb

5,1 (0.20) lI 2D Ex mb IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C Db Ex mb IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C Db
15,5 (0.61)
l M2 Ex eb mb I Mb Ex eb mb I Mb
25,9 (1.16)
DC

31(1.22) lI 2G Ex eb mb IIC T4, T5, T6 Gb Ex eb mb IIC T4, T5, T6 Gb

lI 2D Ex tb IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C Db Ex tb IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C Db
Parts P, A, B, T max. ∅ 7,5 mm (0.29 in)
Ordering Code

RPEX3-06 / -B
Certifications of valve
No designation ATEX, IECEx, CCC*
Explosion proof, 4/2 A IECEx for Australia and New Zealand
and 4/3, directional control E EAC for EAEU** States
valve, solenoid operated
Surface treatment
Valve size 520 h salt spray test (ISO 9227)
Number of spool positions Seals
two positions 2 No designation NBR
three positions 3
Manual override
Spool symbols No designation standard
see the table “Spool Symbols“ N7 detent assembly
N9 without manual override
Rated supply voltage of solenoids
DC voltage (IN of coil 10 W) Cable length
(connection box + cable gland) No designation (only for DC) without cable
12 V DC / 0.75 A 01200 3 (AC and DC version) 3m
24 V DC / 0.39 A 02400 8 (AC and DC version) 8m
48 V DC / 0.19 A 04800
110 V DC / 0.094 A 11000 Temperature class - solenoid nominal input power
AC voltage 50/60 Hz (IN of coil 10 W) A4 Class T4 - 10 W
(fix installed cable) A6 Class T6 (T5) - 10 W
110 V AC / 0.112 A 11050 B4 Class T4 - 18 W***
230 V AC / 0.052 A 23050
***Coil B4 (18 W) available only in combination with spool J15
*CCC certification (China Compulsory Certification) for the People‘s Republic of China does not apply to the equipment group I intended for use in mines
**EAEU=Eurasian Economic Union, certificate according to TR TS 012/2011 valid for the Russian Federation, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
- Mounting bolts M5x45 DIN 912 10.9 (ISO 4762) or studs must be ordered separately.
- Besides the valve versions shown, which are the most frequently used, other special versions are available. Consult our technical department for their
identification, feasibility and operating limits.

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 Technical Data

Valve size 06 (D03)

Max. flow l/min (GPM) 60 (15.9)
Max. operating pressure at ports P, A, B bar (PSI) 350 (5080)
Max. operating pressure at ports T bar (PSI) 210 (3050)
Pressure drop bar (PSI) see Δp-Q characteristics
Fluid temperature range (NBR) °C (°F) -30 ... +70 (-22 ... +158)
Max. switching frequency 1/h 15 000
Switching time ON at ν=32 mm2/s (156 SUS) ms AC: 30 ... 40 DC: 30 ... 50
Switching time OFF at ν=32 mm2/s (156 SUS) ms AC: 30 ... 70 DC: 10 ... 50
valve with 1 solenoid 2.52 (5.56)
Weight kg (Ibs)
valve with 2 solenoids 3.97 (8.75)
Technical Data - Explosion Proof Solenoid
Voltage type AC 50 / 60 Hz DC
Available nominal voltages UN V 110, 230 12, 24, 48, 110
Available nominal input power W 10, 18
Supply voltage fluctuations UN ± 10 %
Duty cycle 100 % ED
Enclosure type of the Solenoid to EN 60529 IP66 / IP68*
*Test procedure IP68: Pressure 1 m under water, test duration 24 h.
The indicated IP protection level is only achieved if the cable is properly mounted.
Ambient temperature range
T4-10 W / 18 W -30 ... +70/60 (-22 ... +158/140)
Temperature class / °C (°F)
T5-10 W -30 ... +55 (-22 ... +131)
Nominal inputpower
T6-10 W -30 ... +45 (-22 ... +113)
Data Sheet Type
General information GI_0060 products and operating conditions
Operating Instructions 14054
Mounting surface SMT_0019 Size 06
Subplates Subplates_0002
Spare parts SP_8010

Spool Symbols
Type Symbol Interposition Type Symbol Interposition Type Symbol Interposition

R30

X30

Y51

M21

N41 X51 B71

Y13 V41

Manual Override in millimeters (inches)

No designation - standard N7 - detent assembly N9 - without manual override

30 (1.18)

76 (2.99)
74 (2.91) 134 (5.28) 74 (2.91)

In case of solenoid malfunction or power failure, the valve spool can be shifted by manual override under the condition that the pressure in the back
line does not exceed 25 bar (363 PSI).

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 Characteristics measured at ν = 32 mm2/s (156 SUS)

Operating limits
Ambient temperature 70 °C (158 °F), Voltage UN -10 % (24 V DC), Power PN10 W
(5220) 360 (5220) 360
Operating pressure p [bar (PSI)]

Operating pressure p [bar (PSI)]

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 1 6, 7, 8, 9 8 1 R30, X30, J15*
(4640) 320 (4640) 320
7
(4060) 280 (4060) 280 2 Z11
2 6
(3480) 240 (3480) 240 3 Y11, N11, V41
9
(2900) 200 (2900) 200 4 H11, B71
(2320) 160 (2320) 160
5 5 C11
(1740) 120 (1740) 120
4 3
(1160) 80 (1160) 80 6 H11, H51
(580) 40 (580) 40 7 C51
5 1, 2, 3, 4 6, 7, 8, 9
8 M21
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
9 A51
(2.6) (5.3) (8.0) (10.6) (13.2) (15.9) (2.6) (5.3) (8.0) (10.6) (13.2) (15.9)
Flow Q [l/min (GPM)] Flow Q [l/min (GPM)]
Operating limits of other than shown versions consult with our technical department. *Spool J15 is available only with Coil B4 (18 W).
Pressure drop related to flow rate
Pressure drop Dp [bar (PSI)]

(464) 32
(406) 28
(348) 24
4 P→A P→B A→T B→T P→T P→A P→B A→T B→T P→T
(290) 20 Z11,
1 1 2 2 Y11 1 1 1 1
J15*
(232) 16 3
C11 3 3 3 4 2 R30 1 1 2 2
(174) 12
2 1 H11 1 1 1 2 2 X30 1 1 2 2
(116) 8
5 B71 1 1 2C51 3 4 2
(58) 4
2A51 1 1 2H11 1 1 1 2 2
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 2H51 1 2 3M21 1 6 1 1
(2.6) (5.3) (8.0) (10.6) (13.2) (15.9)
*Spool J15 available only with solenoid B4 (18 W)
Flow Q [l/min (GPM)]

Dimensions in millimeters (inches)

Grounding screw Mounting screws 8.9+1 Nm (7+0.7 lbf.ft)

4+0.5 Nm M5x10 4 M5x45 DIN 912-10.9 4
(3.0+0.4 lbf.ft) 3
2.2±0.2 Nm cable diameter
(1.6±0.2 lbf.ft)

5±1 Nm
(3.7±0.7 lbf.ft)

Required surface quality of

the counterpart

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 SPARE PARTS

Position Component name Description Ordering number

1 Coil nut Nut
3 Set Nut sealing O-ring 21.89x2.62 VMQ 70 (silicone) 45904300
4 Sealing ring actuating system-coil O-ring 22x1.5 VMQ 50 (silicone)
2 Coil nut with manual override N7 Nut
3 Set Nut sealing O-ring 21.89x2.62 VMQ 70 (silicone) 45904200
4 Sealing ring actuating system-coil O-ring 22x1.5 VMQ 50 (silicone)
5 Sealing ring of terminal box cover O-ring 46x2 VMQ (silicone) 34950700
6 Set of seals 4x Square ring 9.25x1.68 NBR 15845200
7 Valve mounting screws 4x M5x45 DIN 912 10.9 15845100

6 4 3

Information for Customers

› Before installing the product, please read the Product Instructions for Use, which is available in full on the manufacturer’s website
(www.argo-hytos.com) near the data sheet. Please also pay attention to the chapter describing the target user group, their professional
qualifications and medical fitness to install, use and repair the product.
› The product may only be used in the zones indicated, otherwise there is a risk of initiating an explosion.

Area of application

Equipment - group I – MINES Equipment - group II (IIG) - GAS Equipment - group III (IID) - DUST
Category M1 – NO Zone 0 - NO Zone 20 - NO
IIA (propane) IIIA (combustible particles)
Category M2 Zone 1 Zone 21
IIB (ethylene) IIIB (non-conductive dust)
(the device remains switched off) Zone 2 Zone 22
IIC (hydrogen) IIIC (conductive dust)

› For use in the temperature class, the maximum ambient temperature (see technical data table) must be observed for the coil input (10/18 W),
the maximum working fluid temperature of 70 °C and the nominal coil supply voltage. The 18 W coil valve may only be used in temperature
class T4 (135 °C).
› The user must ensure free heat dissipation from the valve surface. The surface must not be covered, exposed to a heat source or direct
sunlight. When mounting the valves in groups, observe the minimum distances specified in the Instructions for Use.
› A certified cable of temperature insulation class corresponding to the application temperature class must be used to the electrical connection
of coil with DC supplying.
› The rectifier and terminal block of coils with AC supplying are protected with encapsulation. Therefore, these coils are only supplied with mounted
cable. No modification to the connected cable are allowed except for shortening the cable to a suitable length and fitting a connector to the
free end.
› The valve surface must be grounded using the screw on the terminal box cover of coil to prevent electrostatic discharge.
› It is forbidden to install, dismantle or repair the product in an explosive atmosphere. Repairs to the product shall be carried out by
the manufacturer, except for repairs permitted by the user under the conditions specified in the Instructions for Use.
› Attention! The surface of the coil and the valve gets hot during operation. There is a risk of skin burns if touched.

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