VAT 48240-*E14, 48236-*E34, 48236-*E14, 48236-*E44, 48240-*E24 Installation, Operating, & Maintenance Instructions

Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Series 48.2, DN 63-160 (I.D. 2 ½ - 6")

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All-Metal Gate Valve

with extended and compact pneumatic
actuator

This manual is valid for the valve ordering number(s):

extended:
48236- . E14/24/34/44
48240- . E14/24/34/44
48244- . E14/24/34/44

compact:
48236- . E71/72/73/74/77
48240- . E71/72/73/74/77
48244- . E71/72/73/74/77

The fabrication number is indicated on each product as per the label
below (or similar):

made in Switzerland
Fabrication No.: patented

. .

482 . . – . . . . – . . . . / . . . .

A –

. . . . . .

Fabrication number

Explanation of symbols:

Read declaration carefully before you start any other
action!

Keep body parts and objects away from the valve
opening!

Attention!

Hot surfaces; do not touch!

Product is in conform i ty with EC guidelines,
if applicable!

Loaded springs and/or air cushions are pot ential
hazards!

Disconnect electrical power and compressed air
lines. Do not touch parts under vol tage!

Wear gloves!

Read these «Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions» and the enclosed «General

Safety Instructions» carefully before you start any other action!

compact

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Imprint:

VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland

Manufacturer

Website
www.vatvalve.com

Phone
[phone]

Fax
[phone]

Email
[email protected]

Publisher

VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland

Editor

VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland

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Copyright

© VAT Vakuumventile AG 2008
No part of these Instructions may be reproduced in any way (photocopies, microfilms or any

other reproduction processes) nor may it be manipulated with electronic systems, duplicated or
distributed without written permission from VAT. Offenders are liable to pay damages.

The original VAT firmware and updated state of the art versions of the VAT firmware are
intended for use with VAT products. The VAT firmware contains a limited, time unlimited user
license. The VAT firmware may not be used for purposes other than those intended nor is it
permitted to make copies of the VAT firmware. In particular, it is strictly forbidden to give
copies of the VAT firmware to other people.

The use of trade names, brand names, trademarks, etc. in these Instructions does not entitle
third parties to consider these names to be unprotected and to use them freely. This is in
accordance with the meaning of the laws and acts covering brand names and trademarks.

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Contents:

1

Use of product .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Technical data.................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Installation................................................................................................................................................................. 4

2.1 Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................................................4

2.2 Installation into the system................................................................................................................................. 4

2.3 Connections .......................................................................................................................................................5

2.3.1 Compressed air connection.....................................................................................................................5

2.3.2 Electrical connection................................................................................................................................ 6

2.3.3 Wiring diagrams solenoids....................................................................................................................... 6

2.3.4 Wiring diagram radiation resistant solenoid............................................................................................. 6

2.3.5 Wiring diagrams position indicator........................................................................................................... 6

2.3.6 Wiring diagrams solenoid and position indicator – common plug............................................................ 8

3 Operation.................................................................................................................................................................. 9

3.1 Normal operation................................................................................................................................................ 9

3.2 Bakeout............................................................................................................................................................ 10

3.3 Behavior in case of compressed air pressure drop.......................................................................................... 10

3.4 Behavior in case of power failure..................................................................................................................... 10

3.5 Emergency operation at power failure (E4Gy)................................................................................................. 11

4 Trouble shooting..................................................................................................................................................... 11

5 Maintenance & repairs............................................................................................................................................ 12

6 Drawing................................................................................................................................................................... 13

7 Spare parts............................................................................................................................................................. 14

8 Warranty................................................................................................................................................................. 19

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1 Use of product

Use product for clean and dry indoor vacuum applications under the conditions indicated in chapter «Technical data»
only! Other applications are only allowed with the written permission of VAT.

1.1 Technical data

Pressure range extreme UHV to 2 bar (abs)
Differential pressure on the gate 2 bar in either direction
Max. differential pressure at opening:
DN 63 – 160 500 mbar, 1 bar with reduced cycle life
Admissible temperature:

Valve extended ≤ 300°C open and closed
Valve compact ≤ 200°C open and closed
Pneumatic actuator ≤ 200°C (option: 300°C, radiation resistant E6Gy 140°C)
Position indicator ≤ 80°C (option: 200°C)
Solenoid ≤ 80°C

Position indicator: Contact rating

≤ 50 V AC / DC; ≤ 1.2 A (80°C version)
≤ 50 V AC / DC; ≤ 1 A (200°C version)

Solenoid see tag on solenoid
Further data according to VAT catalogue «Vacuum Valves 2008».

2 Installation

2.1 Unpacking

Be carefull during opening the boxes and nylon bag, do not contaminate the valve.
Also pay attention that valve and flanges are not damaged when the valve is lifting out of the box and

handled afterwards.

2.2 Installation into the system

Remove protection flanges only prior assembly into the vacuum system!
The valve must not support other components and has to be protected from forces of the system

(e.g.by bellows sections).

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2.3 Connections

2.3.1 Compressed air connection

Connect compressed air only if

- valve is installed into the vacuum system

- moving parts cannot be touched
Connection: internal thread R

1

/8“ (1/8“ NPT for USA)

Connection for compressed air supply:
Compressed air pressure (min. - max. overpressure): 4 - 8 bar / 55 - 110 psig
Use only clean, dry or slightly oiled air!
Valves equipped with a fast closing device, may reduce the specified cycle lifetime

Without solenoid

Connections «open» and «closed» for air supply

Option: Radiation resistant solenoid (2x3/2way) E6Gy

Connections «open» and «closed» for air supply

With solenoid or pneumatic box (series 80)
Connection «1» for air supply, connections «3» and «5» for exhaust

Standard solenoid E4Gy

Option: Solenoid for impulse actuation E4Gy

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2.3.2 Electrical connection

Do not touch electrical parts under voltage!

Connect electrical power only if

- valve is installed into the vacuum system

- moving parts cannot be touched
Verify that mains voltage matches voltage stated on the solenoid!
Sockets for position indicator and solenoid are supplied with the valve.

2.3.3 Wiring diagrams solenoids

Standard solenoid E4Gy Option: Solenoid for impulse actuation E4Gy

MV

2

1

power

2

1

2

1

close

open

1
2

power

2

1

1

2

MV

MV

MV = coil of solenoid MV = coil of solenoid

Minimum pulse duration 50 ms

2.3.4 Wiring diagram radiation resistant solenoid

Solenoid (2x3/2 way)

Solenoid (2x3/2 way) 3 pole plug (with wire and plug
connection)

Radiation resistant E6Gy Radiation resistant E6Gy

MV

MV

1
2

power

2

1

1

2

MV = coil of solenoids MV = coil of solenoids

2.3.5 Wiring diagrams position indicator

Position indicators for max. 80°C ⎯ contact rating ≤ 50 V AC / DC; ≤ 1.2 A
Standard position indicator Double position indicator

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with make contact switches with make contact switches - two each (option)

1

2

3

4

5

6

1
2
6
5
4
3

Lo
Lg

1

2

3

4

5

6

1
2
6
5
4
3

Lo
Lg

1

2

3

4

5

6

1
2
6
5
4
3

Lo
Lg

Lo = position indicator «open»
Lg = position indicator «clos ed»

Lo = position indicator «open»
Lg = position indicator «clos ed»

Position indicator with double throw switches

(option)

Double position indicator with double throw
switches - two each (option)

6

5

4

3

2

1

3
1
2
4
6
5

Lo

Lg

6

5

4

3

2

1

3
1
2
4
6
5

Lo

Lg

6

5

4

3

2

1

3
1
2
4
6
5

Lo

Lg

Lo = position indicator «open»
Lg = position indicator «clos ed»

Lo = position indicator «open»
Lg = position indicator «clos ed»

Position indicators for max. 200°C ⎯ contact rating ≤ 50 V AC / DC; ≤ 1 A
Single position indicator (option) Double position indicator (option)

3
1
2
4
6
5

Lo

Lg

3
1
2
4
6
5

Lo

Lg

3
1
2
4
6
5

Lo

Lg

Lo = position indicator «open»
Lg = position indicator «clos ed»

Lo = position indicator «open»
Lg = position indicator «clos ed»

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2.3.6 Wiring diagrams solenoid and position indicator – common plug

Position indicator for max. 80°C ⎯ contact rating ≤ 50 V AC / DC; ≤ 1.2 A
Common plug for pos. indicator and solenoid, pos.

indicator with make contact switches (option)

Common plug for pos. indicator and solenoid impulse,
pos. indicator with make contact switches (option)

1

2

3

4

5

6

Lg

Lo

power

4

3

5

6

2

1

MV

6

5

43

2

1

2
5
6
3
1
4

power

Lo
Lg

MV

open

close

Lo = position indicator «open»
Lg = position indicator «clos ed»

Lo = position indicator «open»
Lg = position indicator «clos ed»

Position indicator for max. 80°C ⎯ contact rating ≤ 50 V AC / DC; ≤ 1.2 A
12 pole common plug for pos.indicator and solenoids, pos.indicator rad.resistant 10

6

Gy (10

8

rad) with make

contact switches, solenoid 2x 3/2 way 220V / 50 Hz rad.resistant 10

6

Gy (10

8

rad)

MV1 = solenoid 1 (close)
MV2 = solenoid 2 (open)
Lo = position indicator «open»
Lg = position indicator
«closed»

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3 Operation

3.1 Normal operation

Opening of closed valve

- without solenoid:

• before valve is opened ⎯ supply air pressure in closing direction

• air supply to connection «open»

• air release through connection «closed»

- with standard solenoid:

• supply specified control voltage to the coil

- with impulse solenoid:

• supply an impulse of specified control voltage to the coil for opening (pulse duration min. 50 ms)

- with radiation resistant solenoid:

• supply specified control voltage to the solenoid coil „open“ and coil „close“.

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Closing of open valve

- without solenoid:

• before valve is closed ⎯ supply air pressure in opening direction

• air supply to connection «close»

• air release through connection «open»

- with standard solenoid:

• release control voltage

- with impulse solenoid:

• supply an impulse of specified control voltage to the coil for closing (pulse duration min. 50 ms)

- with radiation resistant solenoid:

• release control voltage from the solenoid coil „close“ and coil „open“.

3.2 Bakeout

extended compact

Valve: ≤ 300°C in open and closed position ≤ 200°C in open and closed position
Actuator: ≤ 200°C for max. 200h ≤ 200°C for max. 200h
Position indicator: ≤ 80°C (option: 200°C) ≤ 80°C (option: 200°C)
Solenoid ≤ 80°C ≤ 80°C
Heating and cooling rate: 50°C/h 50°C/h

Operate the valve only after the bake-out temperature has been stable for two hours. If actuation during bake-out is
required, the heating and cooling rate from 100°C to 200°C must not exceed 10°C/h.

Temperature differences exceeding 30°C throughout the valve are not allowed. They may affect the performance of
the valve.

3.3 Behavior in case of compressed air pressure drop

Valve closed: valve remains closed and leaktight
Valve open: valve position is undefined

3.4 Behavior in case of power failure

Standard solenoid: Valve closes
Solenoid for impulse actuation (option): Valve position does not change, a started movement will be completed.
Radiation resistant solenoid: Valve closes

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3.5 Emergency operation at power failure (E4Gy)

Solenoids with an emergency operation (slotted screw) to operate the valve in case of a power failure (with com­pressed air available)

Standard solenoid
To close

the valve:

Turn the slotted screw counter-clockwise to its stop
To open

the valve:

Turn the slotted screw clockwise to its stop
For remote operation make sure that the slotted screw is turned

counter-clockwise to its stop.

Solenoid for impulse actuation
To close

the valve:
Turn the slotted screw (coil «closed») clockwise to its stop. If the valve
is closed, turn the screw back to its original position.

To open

the valve:
Turn the slotted screw (coil «open») clockwise to its stop. If the valve
is open, turn the screw back to its original position.

For remote operation make sure that both slotted screws are turned
counter-clockwise to their stop (original position).

Radiation resistant solenoid

In case of a power failure, the solenoid can be removed and compressed air can be connected directly to the
connection plate.

4 Trouble shooting

Failure Check Action

Power available? Check voltage!
Compressed air available? Check air pressure!

Valve mechanism does not move

Slotted screw in proper position? Check slotted screw!

When operating at atmosphere:
(not recommended)

No reason for concern Whistling sound during

opening/closing:

When operating at vacuum: No reason for concern unless the

sound gets extensive

If you need any further information, please contact one of our service centers. You can find the addresses on our
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5 Maintenance & repairs

Under clean operating conditions, the valve does not require any maintenance during the specified cycle life.
Contamination from the process may influence the function and requires more frequent maintenance.

Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs, please contact VAT. It has to be individually decided whether the
maintenance/repair can be performed by the customer or has to be carried out by VAT. The fabrication number on the
valve

made in Switzerland
Fabrication No.: patented

. .

. . . . . – . . . . – . . . . / . . . .

A

– . . . . . .

Fabrication number

has always to be specified.
All supplies (e. g. compressed air, electrical power) must be disconnected for removal/installation of the valve

from/into the system and for maintenance work.

Even with disconnected supply, loaded springs and/or air cushions in cylinders can be potential hazards.

Keep fingers and objects away from the valve opening!

Products returned to VAT must be free of harmful substances such as e.g. toxical, caustic or microbiological ones. If
products are radioactively contaminated, fill in the VAT form «Contamination and Radiation Report» and send it with
the product. The form is available at VAT. The maximum values indicated in the form must not be exceeded.

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6 Drawing

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7 Spare parts

Please specify the fabrication number of the valve (see yellow label on valve) when ordering spare parts. This is
to ensure that the appropriate spare parts are supplied.

The item numbers refer to the drawing on page 13.

Item Description Qty Parts/Ordering numbers

DN 63 DN 100 DN 160

21/25 Treated hexagon socket head cap screw 10 224837

14 224837 224837

required torque of bonnet screw 20 Nm 24 Nm 24 Nm
36/1 VATRING 1 39615-01 39986-01 35774-01
36/2 VATSEAL 1 247767 247768 247769

Vacuum seal kit, consisting of

VATRING (36/1) and VATSEAL (36/2)

D-48236-....

(80989-R1)

D-48240-....

(81458-R1)

D-48244-....

(83884-R1)

Pneumatic seal kit, consisting of all elastomer seals

inside the pneumatic actuator:
Standard 200°C

80988-R1

81459-R1

83885-R1

actuator for 106 Gy (option) 87369-R1 85226-R1 86997-R1

Air connection kit (solenoid on customer’s site)
Item

Description Version Qty. Part No.

44 Connection

kit

actuator for 106 Gy 1 86069-R1

44/1 Plate 1 81428-01
44/2 Screw 2 N-6013-463
44/3 O-ring actuator for 106 Gy 2 N-7115-016

44/2

44/3

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Solenoid kit E4Gy (5/2-way standard)
Item Description Qty. Part No.

43 Solenoid kit 1 80993-R1
43/1 Solenoid 1 N-7501-502
43/2 Socket 1 N-8501-300
43/3 Sound absorber 2 N-7705-001
43/4 Coil** 1 N-7510-2**
43/5 O-ring 2 N-7100-016
43/6 Screw 2 N-6024-562

Solenoid kit E4Gy (5/2-way impulse actuation)
Item

Description Qty. Part No.

43 Solenoid kit 1 84569-R1
43/1 Connection plate 1 93708-01
43/2 Hol l o w screw 2 N-5060-010
43/3 Screw 2 N-6013-462
43/4 Gasket 4 N-7016-010
43/5 O-ring 2 N-7100-016
43/6 Solenoid 1 N-7502-504
43/7 Sound absorber 2 N-7705-001
43/8 Socket 2 N-8501-300
43/9 Coil** 2 N-7510-2**

Solenoid kit E 6Gy (3/2-way standard)

Item Description Qty. Part No.

47 Solenoid kit 1 90242-R1
47/1 Connection plate 1 81428-01
47/2 Screw 2 N-6013-463
47/3 O-ring 2 N-7115-016
47/5 3/2 way solenoid 2 218445
47/6

Screwed connection

2 N-7610-031
47/7 Adjust nippel 2 N-7628-031
47/8 sound absorber 1 N-7705-201
47/9 sound absorber 1 N-7705-001

47/10 bushing 1 N-7501-005

**) Specify voltage! (e.g. N-7510-2-220V 50Hz)

43/2

43/4

43/6

43/3

43/5

43/1

43/2

43/4

43/3

43/5

43/1

43/6

43/9

43/8

43/7

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Solenoid kit (5/2-way standard)

Item

Description Qty. Part No.

43 Solenoid kit 1 207093

87998-R1
43/1 Solenoid 1 N-7501-502
43/3 Sound absorber 2 N-7705-001
43/4 Coil** 1 N-7510-2**
43/5 O-ring 2 N-7100-016
43/6 Screw 2 N-6024-562
43/7 Cover 1 202743

**) Specify voltage! (e.g. N-7510-2-220V 50Hz)

Position indicators 80°C (single + double) in various versions with adapter

Item Description Version Qty. Part No.

E4Gy E6Gy

41 Adapter complete 1 72228-R1 72228-R1

41/7 Screw 2 N-6016-503 N-6016-503

42 BS Mini position indicator make contact switch with common plug

for pos. indicator and solenoid

1 87997-R1 256480

42/1 Position indicator make contact switch with common plug

for pos. indicator and solenoid

1 82560-R1 256481

42/2 Slider 1 69846-01 69846-01
42/10 Screw 4 N-6024-531 N-6024-531
42/15 Socket 1 N-8504-002 N-8504-002

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Position indicators 80°C (single + double) in various versions with adapter

Item Description Version Qty. Part No.

single double

41 Adapter complete 1 72228-R1

1 83923-R1
41/6 Spring ring 2 2 N-6162-404
41/7 Screw 2 2 N-6016-503

42 BS Mini position indicator make contact switches 1 2 76664-R1

make contact switches with cable socket, snaked 1 2 203843

double throw switches 1 2 85399-R1

make contact radiation resistant 1 2 80074-R1

double throw radiation resistant 1 2 83953-R1

double throw radiation resistant with cable

socket, snaked

1 2 412057

make contact switch with common plug for pos.

indicator and solenoid

1 - 87997-R1

42/1 Position indicator make contact switches 1 2 71852-R1

double throw switches 1 2 70606-R1

make contact radiation resistant 1 2 80075-R1

double throw radiation resistant 1 2 83954-R1

make contact switch with common plug for pos.

indicator and solenoid

1 - 82560-R1

42/2 Slider 1 2 69846-01

42/10 Screw 4 8 N-6024-531
42/15 Socket

Cable socket, snaked

1

1

2 2 N-8504-002

N-8504-005

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Position indicators 200°C (single + double) with adapter

Item Description Version Qty. Part No.

single double

41 Adapter complete 1 72228-R1

1 83923-R1
41/6 Spring ring 2 2 N-6162-404
41/7 Screw 2 2 N-6016-503

42 BS Mini position indicator double throw switches 1 2 241823
42/1 Position indicator 1 2 241824
42/2 Slider 1 2 241825

42/10 Screw 4 8 N-6024-531
42/11 Spring ring 4 8 N-6160-406

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8 Warranty

Each product sold by VAT Vakuumventile AG (VAT) is warranted to be free from the manufacturing defects that
adversely affect the normal functioning thereof during the warranty period stated in VAT's «Terms of Sale»
immediately following delivery thereof by VAT, provided that the same is properly operated under conditions of normal
use and that regular, periodic maintenance and service is performed or replacements made, in accordance with the
instructions provided by VAT. The foregoing warranty shall not apply to any product or component that has been
repaired or altered by anyone other than an authorized VAT representative or that has been subject to improper in­stallation or abuse, misuse, negligence or accident. VAT shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or expense, whether
consequential, special, incidental, direct or otherwise, caused by, arising out of or connected with the manufacture,
delivery (including any delay in or failure to deliver), packaging, storage or use of any product sold or delivered by
VAT shall fail to conform to the foregoing warranty or to the description thereof contained herein, the purchaser
thereof, as its exclusive remedy, shall upon prompt notice to VAT of any such defect or failure and upon the return of
the product, part or component in question to VAT at its factory, with transportation charges prepaid, and upon VAT's
inspection confirming the existence of any defect inconsistent with said warranty or any such failure, be entitled to
have such defect or failure cured at VAT's factory and at no charge therefor, by replacement or repair of said product,
as VAT may elect. VAT MAKES NO W ARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
(INCLUDING NO WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY), EXCEPT FOR THE FOREGOING WARRANTY AND THE
WARRANTY THAT EACH PRODUCT SHALL CONFORM TO THE DESCRIPTION THEREOF CONTAINED HEREIN,
and no warranty shall be implied by law.

Furthermore, the «Terms of sale» at the back of the price list are applicable.