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

Caution
- Some of the items are scheduled to be discontinued as of end of March in 2023. The manufacturer keep the items produced but they are not available with Misumi.
There are not the replacement items and the plan to resumption of sale. Please check the quotation and order screen for details. - 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.