ATEX Compliant

5 Port Solenoid Valve

Series 56-VQC1000
Manifold with M- or T- kit
II 3G Ex nA IIB T5 Gc
II 3D Ex tc IIIC T80°C DcNote) Refer to Serial transmission system on page 30 for the S kit.

How to Order Manifold...... M
F / T / S Kit

56 VV5QC 1 1 08 C3 TD0 N
ATEX category 3Series 56-VQC1000

OptionNilB
DDKNR

Base mounted plug-in
Stations01

1 station

…

…

None
All stations with back pressure check valve
With DIN rail (Rail length: Standard)With DIN rail (Rail length: Special)
Special wiring specifications (Except double wiring)With name plate
External pilot

The minimum or maximum number of stations differs
depending on the electrical entry. (Refer to “ElectricalEntry/Cable Length”)

Cylinder port size
C3C4C6M5CM
L3L4L6L5LM
B3
B4B6B5BM

With ø3.2 One-touch fittingWith ø4 One-touch fittingWith ø6 One-touch fitting
M5 thread
Mixed sizes and with port plug
Top ported elbow, with ø3.2 One-touch fitting
Top ported elbow, with ø4 One-touch fitting
Top ported elbow, with ø6 One-touch fitting
M5 thread
Elbow port, mixture sizes
Bottom ported elbow, with ø3.2 One-touch fitting
Bottom ported elbow, with ø4 One-touch fitting
Bottom ported elbow, with ø6 One-touch fitting
M5 threadElbow for bottom port, mixture sizes

COMN−COM.

Kit designation/Electrical entry/Cable length

M

Kit(Circular connector kit)

TKit
(Terminal block box kit)

SKit
(Serial transmission kit: EX500 gateway type)

SI unit: 56-EX500

26 pins

MD0
MD1
MD2
MD3

Circular connector kit (26P) without cable 1 to 12
Circular connector kit (26P) with 1.5 m cable stations
Circular connector kit (26P) with 3 m cable (Up to 24 TD0
Circular connector kit (26P) with 5 m cable solenoid coils)

Note) A separate gateway unit and communication cable arerequired.

Terminal block box kit

1 to 10 stations(Up to 20 SDA2 PROFIBUS DPsolenoid coils)∗ The maximum number of stations displayed in parentheses is applied to the special wiring specifications. (Option “-K”)
The maximum number of stations is determined by the total number of solenoids. (Single solenoid type: 1 point, Double solenoid type: 2 points)
Make sure that the total number of solenoids does not exceed the maximum number of stations. Additionally, when combining with option
parts, make sure that the maximum number of stations is not exceeded.

1 to 8 stations(Up to 16solenoid coils)

Contact SMC for 56-EX250 with Profibus DP

All other specifications are the same as the standard products Series VQC.
Click here for details.

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ATEX Compliant

Base-Mounted Type/Plug-in Unit

Series 56-VQC1000

How to Order Valves

556 VQC 1 1 0 0
ATEX category 3

Manual override
Series 56-VQC1000

Nil: Non-locking push type
(Tool required)Type of actuation
12345ABNote)
CNote)
Note)

2-position single
2-position double (Metal)
2-position double (Rubber)
3-position closed centre
3-position exhaust centre
3-position pressure centre
4-position dual 3 port valve (A)4-position dual 3 port valve (B)4-position dual 3 port valve (C)B: Locking type
(Tool required)

Note) For rubber seal type only.

C: Locking type (Manual)

Manifold Option
Ground terminal

56-VQC1000

Blanking plate assembly

VVQ1000-10A-1

Individual SUP spacer

VVQ1000-P-1-C6

Individual EXH spacer

VVQ1000-R-1-C6

SUP block plate

VVQ1000-16A

EXH block plate
EXH block base assembly—VVQC1000-19A--

Back pressure check valve assembly [-B]

VVQ1000-18A

Port plug

VVQ0000-58A

2 stations matching fitting assembly

VVQ1000-52A-C8

Elbow fitting assembly

VVQ1000-F-L-

Port plug

VVQ0000-58A

Blanking plug

KQ2P-

DIN rail mounting bracket [-D]

VVQ1000-57A(-S)

Name plate [-N]

VVQ1000-N-

D: Slide locking type(Manual)Note) Please refer to standard catalogues for details.
Do not use options other than specified in this table.
Only these standard parts without "56-" prefix can be used.

Coil voltage
524 VDC

Function
NilR Note)

Standard type (1W)
External pilotNote) Not available for dual 3 port.

Seal type01Metal seal
Rubber sealNote) ''56-'' solenoid valve should be installed in ''56-VV5QC11'' manifold.
Power consumption when starting is 1W, when maintaining 0.35W.
''56-VQC'' solenoid valve has no polarity"

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ATEX Compliant

5 Port Solenoid Valve

Series 56-VQC2000
Manifold with M- or T- kit
II 3G Ex nA IIB T5 Gc
II 3D Ex tc IIIC T80°C Dc

Note) Refer to Serial transmission system on page 30 for the S kit.

How to Order Manifolds...... M
F / T / S Kit

56 VV5QC 2 1 08 C4 TD0 N
ATEX category 3Series 56-VQC2000

Options
NilB
DDKNRT

Base-Mounted Plug-in
Stations01

1 station

…

…

None
All stations with back pressure check valve
With DIN rail (rail length: standard)With DIN rail (rail length: special)
Special wiring specifications (except for double wiring)With name plate
External pilot
Branched P and R ports on U side

The minimum or maximum number of stations differs
depending on the electrical entry (refer to “Electricalentry/Cable length”).

Cylinder port size
C4C6C8CM
L4L6L8LM
B4B6B8BM

With ø4 One-touch fittingWith ø6 One-touch fittingWith ø8 One-touch fitting
Mixed sizes and with port plug
Top ported elbow With ø4 One-touch fitting
Top ported elbow With ø6 One-touch fitting
Top ported elbow With ø8 One-touch fitting
Elbow port, mixture sizes
Bottom ported elbow With ø4 One-touch fitting
Bottom ported elbow With ø6 One-touch fitting
Bottom ported elbow With ø8 One-touch fittingElbow for bottom port, mixture sizes

COM.
N−COM.

Kit designation/Electrical entry/Cable length

MKit(Multiple connector kit)

TKit
(Terminal block box kit)

SKit
(Serial transmission kit: EX500 gateway type)

SI unit: 56-EX500

26 pins

MD0
MD1MD2
MD3Multiple connector kit (26P) without cable 1 to 12
Multiple connector kit (26P) with 1.5 m cable stations
Multiple connector kit (26P) with 3 m cable (Up to 24 TD0
Multiple connector kit (26P) with 5 m cable solenoid coils)

Note) A separate gateway unit and communication cable are
required.

Terminal block box kit

1 to 10 stations(Up to 20 SDA2 PROFIBUS DPsolenoid coils)∗ The maximum number of stations displayed in parentheses is applied to the special wiring specifications. (Option “-K”)
The maximum number of stations is determined by the total number of solenoids. (Single solenoid type: 1 point, Double solenoid type: 2 points)
Make sure that the total number of solenoids does not exceed the maximum number of stations. Additionally, when combining with option
parts, make sure that the maximum number of stations is not exceeded.

1 to 8 stations(Up to 16solenoid coils)

Contact SMC for 56-EX250 with Profibus DP.

All other specifications are the same as the standard products Series VQC.
Click here for details.

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ATEX Compliant

Base-Mounted Type/Plug-in Unit

Series 56-VQC2000

How to Order Valves

556 VQC 2 1 0 0
ATEX category 3

Manual override
Series 56-VQC2000

Nil: Non-locking
push type (Tool required)ø4.2

Type of actuation
12345ANote)
BNote)
CNote)

2-position single
2-position double (Metal)
2-position double (Rubber)
3-position closed centre
3-position exhaust centre
3-position pressure centre
4-position dual 3-port valve (A)4-position dual 3-port valve (B)4-position dual 3-port valve (C)B: Locking type(Tool required)ø4.2Note) For rubber seal type only.

C: Locking type(Manual)

Manifold Options

11 mm

Name

56-VQC2000

Blanking plate assembly

VVQ2000-10A-1

Individual SUP spacer

VVQ2000-P-1-C8

Individual EXH spacer

VVQ2000-R-1-C8

SUP block plate

VVQ2000-16A

EXH block plate
EXH block base assembly

VVQ2000-19A—Back pressure check valve assembly [-B]

VVQ2000-18A

Port plug

VVQ1000-58ADual flow fitting assembly

VVQ2000-52A-C10

Elbow fitting assembly

VVQ2000-F-L-

Port plug

VVQ1000-58A

Blanking plug

KQ2P-

DIN rail mounting bracket [-D]

VVQ2000-57A (-S)

Name plate [-N]

VVQ2000-N-

D: Slidelocking type (Manual)
ø2OFFON

Coil voltage
524 VDC

Function
NilR Note)

Notes) : Please refer to standard catalogues for details.
Do not use options other than specified in this table.
Only these standard parts without "56-" prefix can be used.

Standard type (1W)
External pilotNote) Not available for dual 3 port.

Seal type01

Metal seal
Rubber seal

Note) ''56-'' solenoid valve should be installed in ''56-VV5QC21'' manifold.
Power consumption when starting is 1 W, when maintaining 0.35 W.
"56-VQC" solenoid valve has no polarity.

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ATEX Compliant

5 Port Solenoid Valve

Series 56-VQC4000
Manifold with M- or T- kit
II 3G Ex nA IIB T5 Gc
II 3D Ex tc IIIC T80°C Dc

Note) Refer to Serial transmission system on page 30 for the S kit.

How to Order Manifolds

56 VV5QC 4 1 08 02⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ M
F / T / S Kit

TD0 N

ATEX category 3

Series 56-VQC4000
Options
Nil

Base-Mounted Plug-in

KNNoneSpecial wiring specifications(except for double wiring)With name plate (T kit only)

1 station…

…

Stations01

The maximum number of stations differs depending on
the electrical entry (refer to “Electrical entry/Cable length”).

COM.
N–COM.

Cylinder port size
C8 With ø8 One-touch fitting
C10 With ø10 One-touch fitting
C12 With ø12 One-touch fitting
CM Mixed sizes
02 1/4 thread
03 3/8 thread
B Bottom port 1/4Thread type
NilF
NTRc
GNPT
NPTF

Kit designation/Electrical entry/Cable length

M Kit(Multiple connector kit)

T Kit
(Terminal block box kit)

S Kit
(Serial transmission kit: EX500 gateway type)

SI unit: 56-EX500

26 pins

MD0
MD1MD2
MD3Multiple connector kit (26P) without cable
1 to 12Multiple connector kit (26P) with 1.5 m cable stations(Up to 24
Multiple connector kit (26P) with 3 m cable
TD0
Multiple connector kit (26P) with 5 m cable solenoid coils)

Note) A separate gateway unit and communication cable are
required.

Terminal block box kit

1 to 10 stations(Up to 20 SDA2 PROFIBUS DP
solenoid coils)∗ The maximum number of stations displayed in parentheses is applied to the special wiring specifications. (Option “-K”)
The maximum number of stations is determined by the total number of solenoids. (Single solenoid type: 1 point, Double solenoid type: 2 points)
Make sure that the total number of solenoids does not exceed the maximum number of stations. Additionally, when combining with option
parts, make sure that the maximum number of stations is not exceeded.

1 to 8 stations(Up to 16solenoid coils)

Contact SMC for 56-EX250 with Profibus DP.

All other specifications are the same as the standard products Series VQC.
Click here for details.

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ATEX Compliant

Base-Mounted Type/Plug-in Unit

Series 56-VQC4000

How to Order Valves

556 - VQC 4 1 0 0

Manual override

ATEX category 3Nil: Non-locking
push type (Tool required)

Series 56-VQC4000

Type of actuation
123
4
5
6

2-position single
2-position double (Metal)
2-position double (Rubber)
3-position closed centre
3-position exhaust centre
3-position pressure centre
3-position perfect

B: Locking type(Tool required)

Manifold Options
Name56-VQC4000

Blanking plate assembly

VVQ4000-10A-1

Individual SUP spacer

VVQ4000-P-1-

Individual EXH spacer

VVQ4000-R-1-

SUP block plate

VVQ4000-16A

EXH block plate

VVQ4000-16A

EXH block base assembly—

Back pressure check valve assembly [-B]—

Port plug—

Dual flow fitting assembly—

Elbow fitting assembly—Port plug
Blanking plug—
KQ2P-

DIN rail mounting bracket [-D]—Name plate [-N]—

Coil voltage
524 VDC

Function
NilR Note)

Standard type (1W)
External pilotNote) Not available for dual 3 port.

Seal type01

Metal sealRubber sealNotes) : Please refer to standard catalogues for details.
Do not use options other than specified in this table.
Only these standard parts without "56-" prefix can be used.
Note) ''56-'' solenoid valve should be installed in ''56-VV5QC41'' manifold.
Power consumption when starting is 1 W, when maintaining 0.35 W.
"56-VQC" solenoid valve has no polarity.

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