3-Port Solenoid Valve

VQ100 Series

[Option]

Unprecedented high speed, Compact with large flow capacity.

with stable response times Body width 9.8 mm C: 0.055 dm3/(s·bar) (Standard, high-pressure type)
C: 0.14 dm3/(s·bar) (Large flow capacity type)
ON: 3.5 ms, OFF: 2 ms, Dispersion accuracy ±1 ms : Semi-standard
(With light/surge voltage suppressor; supply pressure 0.5 MPa)
Semi-standard
External non-leak
Latching type
Negative common
AC voltage
Normally open
Vacuum

Copper-free specifications
The fluid contacting section is copper-free and the standard type can be used as it is.

A wide variation of wiring

Manifold Single unit

Plug-in unit manifold

Plug lead unit manifold L plug connector
M plug connector
Grommet

1C
 [Option]

3-Port Solenoid Valve ∗ The 100 VAC, 110 VAC, 24 VDC,

and 12 VDC are the only

VQ100
CE/UKCA-compliant products.

Series (Refer to page 17

for details.)

How to Order Valves

VQ1 1 0 5 F
CE/UKCA-compliant
Nil —
VQ series Q CE/UKCA-compliant
Compact 3-port valve ∗ The 100 VAC, 110 VAC, 24 VDC, and 12 VDC
are the only CE/UKCA-compliant products.
Actuation
1 Normally closed
Made to Order
2∗1 Normally open
Symbol Specifications
∗1 Normally open is only selectable for the standard type (1 W).
Nil Standard
Functions∗3 X21 Power saving type (1.5 W)
Nil Standard type (1 W) X42 Fluid-contact part: Oil-free
H High-pressure type (1.5 W) X113 Fluororubber
Y Low wattage type (0.5 W)
Latching type∗
4
L∗2
Positive common Port size
∗4
∗ 2 Latching type Nil Without sub-plate
N Negative common
M3 With sub-plate
U∗2 Large flow capacity type M5 With sub-plate
∗2 Semi-standard (It has both + and – polarity.)
∗3 Only one function can be selected. If the
valve is to be energized continuously for
extended periods of time, select “Y” Manual override
(low-wattage type). For details, refer to
“Extended periods of continuous Non-locking push type (Tool required)
energization” in the “Selection” section of
Nil
Latching type: Push-locking type (Tool required)
the Best Pneumatics No. 1 catalog.
B∗5 Locking type (Tool required)
∗4 For details on the latching type, refer to
the latching type in the “Specific Product ∗5 Semi-standard
Precautions” on page 15. ∗ Latching manual override: Push-locking type only.

Coil rated voltage

CE/UKCA-compliant Electrical entry
1 100 VAC (50/60 Hz) 
2 200 VAC (50/60 Hz) — Plug-in
3 110 VAC (50/60 Hz)  F With light/surge voltage suppressor
(only for plug-in manifold)
4 220 VAC (50/60 Hz) —
5 24 VDC 
6 12 VDC  L plug connector, With lead wire
L With light/surge voltage suppressor
For other rated voltages, please consult with
SMC.

L plug connector, Without connector

LO With light/surge voltage suppressor

M plug connector, With lead wire

M
With light/surge voltage suppressor
L plug connector

M plug connector, Without connector

MO With light/surge voltage suppressor

G Grommet

∗ Grommet: No latching, AC and large flow capacity.

M plug connector Grommet

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 3-Port Solenoid Valve VQ100 Series
Standard Specifications
Type Standard High-pressure Low wattage
Item (1 W) (1.5 W) (0.5 W)
Valve structure 3-port direct operated poppet
Fluid Air
Max. operating pressure 0.7 MPa 0.8 MPa 0.7 MPa
Min. operating pressure (Vacuum) 0 MPa (−0.1 MPa∗5)
C [dm3/(s·bar)] 0.055 0.042
1→2 b 0.22 0.27
Flow rate Cv 0.014 0.011

Valve specifications
characteristics C [dm3/(s·bar)] 0.083 0.045
2→3 b 0.28 0.28
Cv 0.021 0.012
Response time∗1 ON: 3.5 ms, OFF: 2 ms ON: 3.5 ms, OFF: 2.5 ms
Ambient and fluid temperatures −10 to 50°C∗2
Lubrication Not required
Manual override Non-locking push type/Locking type (Tool required)∗3
Mounting operation Free
Impact/Vibration resistance∗4 150/30 m/s2
Enclosure Dust-tight
Weight 12.6 g (L/M plug connector, Without sub-plate)
Coil rated voltage DC 24 V, 12 V
Electrical specifications

Symbol
(A) Allowable voltage fluctuation ±10% of rated voltage
2
Coil insulation type Equivalent to class B
Power consumption (Current) DC 1 W (42 mA) 1.5 W (63 mA) 0.5 W (21 mA)
1 3
(P) (R) Grommet
Normally closed Electrical entry Plug-in, L plug connector, M plug connector
(A) (With light/surge voltage suppressor)
2
∗1 Based on JIS B 8374-1993. With light/surge voltage suppressor (clean air), Dispersion
accuracy ±1 ms
1 3 ∗2 Use dry air to prevent condensation when operating at low temperatures.
(P) (R) ∗3 Locking type: Semi-standard
∗4 Impact resistance: No malfunction when tested with a drop tester in the axial direction and
Normally open at a right angle to the armature, one time each in energized and deenergized states.
Vibration resistance: No malfunction when tested with one sweep of 45 to 2000 Hz in the
axial direction and at a right angle to the armature, in both energized and deenergized
states. (Value in the initial stage)
(A) ∗5 For vacuum, please use the 10- clean series. The 3(R) port can be used for vacuum, and the
2 1(P) port can be used for vacuum release pressure. (For the differential pressure between
the 3(R) port and the 1(P) port, use within the max. operating pressure of each type.)
∗ For the power-saving type electrical entry, plug-in, L, or M plug connectors are applicable.
1 3
(P) (R)

Latching type

Clean Series
Clean series is available for both standard
and option specifications.
How to Order Valves

10 - VQ110 -

Clean series

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 VQ100 Series
Semi-standard Specifications
Type Latching Large flow Normally Power saving
Item AC type
type capacity type open type type

Model VQ110L- VQ110- 12  VQ110U- VQ120- VQ110--X21

Max. operating pressure 0.7 MPa 0.6 MPa 0.5 MPa 0.7 MPa
Min. operating pressure 0 MPa (−100 kPa∗4, ∗5)

Valve specifications
C [dm3/(s·bar)] 0.042 0.14 0.04 0.055
1 → 2∗6
b 0.27 0.26 0.11 0.22
(3 → 2)
Flow rate Cv 0.011 0.036 0.009 0.014
characteristics C [dm3/(s·bar)] 0.045 0.14 0.044 0.083
2 → 3∗6
b 0.28 0.25 0.3 0.28
(2 → 1)
Cv 0.012 0.036 0.011 0.021
Response time∗2 5 ms or less 15 ms or less 5 ms or less 5 ms or less 5 ms or less
24 VDC 1 W (42 mA)∗7 — 0.35 W (15 mA)∗3 1 W (42 mA) 0.25 W (11 mA)∗8
Electrical specifications

12 VDC 1 W (83 mA)∗7 — 0.35 W (30 mA)∗3 1 W (83 mA) 0.25 W (21 mA)∗8
Power 0.6 VA (6 mA) 0.5 VA (5 mA)
100 VAC —
consumption
(Current) 110 VAC 0.65 VA (5.9 mA) 0.55 VA (5 mA) —
200 VAC 1.2 VA (6 mA) 1.0 VA (5 mA) —
220 VAC 1.3 VA (5.9 mA) 1.1 VA (5 mA) —

Electrical entry∗1 Plug-in, L plug connector, M plug connector

(With light/surge voltage suppressor)

∗1 Grommets can only be produced for the normally open type (without light/surge voltage
suppressor).
Only the 1 W DC specification is available for the normally open type.
∗2 Based on JIS B 8374-1993. With light/surge voltage suppressor (clean air).
∗3 Inrush: 3.1 W (10 ms after energized); Holding: 0.35 W (It has both + and – polarity.)
∗4 For vacuum, please use the 10- clean series. The 3(R) port can be used for vacuum, and the
1(P) port can be used for vacuum release pressure. (For the differential pressure between
the 3(R) port and the 1(P) port, use within the max. operating pressure of each type.)
∗5 If the 1(P) port is to be used for vacuum, and the 3(R) port is to be used for vacuum
release, please select the VQ120 (normally open type). In this case, the 10- is not required.
∗6 The values in brackets are for the normally open type’s air passage.
∗7 It has both + and – polarity.
∗8 For the power-saving type electrical entry, plug-in, L, or M plug connectors are applicable.

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 3-Port Solenoid Valve VQ100 Series
Construction

q e r t u w

R A P
o

(The normally closed valve is shown.)

Component Parts
No. Description Material
1 Solenoid coil —
2 Body Resin
3 Core Stainless steel
4 Armature assembly Stainless steel/Resin
5 Return spring Stainless steel
6 Poppet NBR
7 Round head combination screw Carbon steel
8 Interface gasket FKM

Replacement Parts
No. Description Material Part no.
9 Sub-plate ZDC AXT662-1- 12 (1: M5, 2: M3)
Optional Parts
· Gasket and screw: VQ100-GS-5
∗ 1 set includes 1 gasket and 2 screws.
An order contains 10 of these sets.

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 VQ100 Series
∗ The 100 VAC, 110 VAC, 24
VDC, and 12 VDC are the only
How to Order Valves CE/UKCA-compliant products. [Option]

VQ1 1 0 5 L M5
Made to Order CE/UKCA-compliant
VQ series Symbol Specifications Nil —
Compact 3-port valve Nil Standard Q CE/UKCA-compliant
Actuation X21 Power saving type (1.5 W) ∗ The 100 VAC, 110 VAC, 24 VDC,
X42 Fluid-contact part: Oil-free and 12 VDC are the only
1 Normally closed CE/UKCA-compliant products.
2∗1 Normally open X113 Fluororubber
∗1 Normally open is only selectable for the standard type (1 W).
Port size
Functions∗3 Nil Without sub-plate
Nil Standard type (1 W) M3 With sub-plate
H High-pressure type (1.5 W) M5 With sub-plate
Y Low wattage type (0.5 W)
Latching type∗
4 Manual override
L ∗2 Positive common Non-locking push type (Tool required)
Nil
Latching type∗ Latching type: Push-locking type (Tool required)
4
N ∗2
Negative common B ∗5 Locking type (Tool required)
U∗2 Large flow capacity type ∗5 Semi-standard
∗ Latching manual override: Push-locking type only.
∗2 Semi-standard (It has both + and
– polarity.)
∗3 Only one function can be se- Electrical entry
lected. If the valve is to be ener-
L plug connector, With lead wire
gized continuously for extended
Coil rated voltage CE/UKCA-compliant
L
periods of time, select “Y” (low- With light/surge voltage suppressor
wattage type). For details, refer 1 100 VAC (50/60 Hz) 
L plug connector, Without connector
to “Extended periods of continu- 2 200 VAC (50/60 Hz) — LO
ous energization” in the “Selec- With light/surge voltage suppressor
tion” section of the Best Pneu-
3 110 VAC (50/60 Hz) 
4 220 VAC (50/60 Hz) — M plug connector, With lead wire
matics No. 1 catalog. M
∗4 For details on the latching type, With light/ surge voltage suppressor
5 24 VDC 
refer to the latching type in the
6 12 VDC  M plug connector, Without connector
“Specific Product Precautions” MO With light/surge voltage suppressor
on page 15. For other rated voltages, please consult
with SMC.
G Grommet

∗ Grommet: No latching, AC and large

flow capacity.

Dimensions
Grommet
29.2
VQ10-G-M5 (M3) Manual override
6.1
4.9
12.4
14.8

E
2 x ø2.7 Mounting hole 12 3.7
18.1
(Lead wire length)
Approx. 300

Locking type manual override

30.7

28
11

A P
(5.9)
(4.1)

(5.9)

7
5

5
5

4.9 9.7 4.9

3 x M5, (M3)
(18.1)
· Dimensions inside ( ) are for M3.
· Broken line: locking type manual override

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 3-Port Solenoid Valve VQ100 Series
Dimensions
L plug connector
35.1
VQ10-L-M5 (M3) 30 Manual override
6.1

4.9

≈ 300 (Lead wire length)

Lead wire color: Black

12.4

14.8
Lead wire color: Red
2 x ø2.7
12 3.7
Mounting hole
18.1

For the latching, AC,

large flow type Locking type manual override

41.7

36.7
30.7
(4.1)

11
(5.9)

(5.9)
7
5

5
3 x M5, (M3)
4.9
4.9 9.7

(30)

· Dimensions inside ( ) are for M3.

· The dashed lines show the latching, AC, large flow type.
· Dashed line: Locking type manual override and push locking type
manual override (latching)

M plug connector
VQ10-M-M5 (M3)
≈ 300 (Lead wire length) 41.6
≈ 300 (Lead wire length) 36.5
31.5
6.1
Manual override
12.4

14.8
4.9

2 x ø2.7
Mounting hole 12 3.7
For the latching, AC,
18.1
large flow type
Locking type manual override
35.7
30.7

32
(4.1)

11

(5.9)
7
5

3 x M5, (M3) 9.7

(5.9)

4.9 (31.5) 4.9

5

· Dimensions inside ( ) are for M3.

· The dashed lines show the latching, AC, large flow type.
· Dashed line: Locking type manual override and push locking type
manual override (latching)

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 VQ100 Series
How to Order Manifold [Option] How to Order Manifold Assembly
Specify the part numbers for valves and options
together beneath the manifold base part number.
Plug-in unit
manifold VV3Q 1 1 08 C U 1 D <Example>
Plug-in unit manifold with cable (3 m)
VV3Q11-05CU2(-Q) 1 set Manifold base
Applicable solenoid valve part no.
(Plug-in type) Series ∗ VQ110-5F(-Q) 4 sets Valve part no.
VQ10-F 1 VQ100
∗ VVQ100-10A-1(-Q) 1 set
(Stations 1 to 4)
 Consult SMC for Blanking plate
mounting latching type. part no. (Station 5)
 Possible to mount U type
Prefix the asterisk to the part nos. of the
(large flow capacity). In this Stations solenoid valve, etc.
case, it will be + common.
For – common, add X343 to 02 2 stations
… … Write sequentially
the end of the part number.
from the 1st station
18 18 stations on the D side.
∗ Normally closed and
normally open type
cannot be mounted on
Electrical entry

3m
the same manifold.

ns ide
C Circular connector type

tio s
ta U
S
…
3…
Electrical entry direction

2…
1… e
d
Manifold base

si
D
U Top entry
1 Plug-in unit
S Side entry

Cable length
0 Without cable
1 With cable (1.5 m)
2 With cable (3 m)
3 With cable (5 m)

Option
Nil None
D DIN rail mounting (With standard DIN rail length)
DO∗1 DIN rail mounting (Without DIN rail)
∗1 Order DIN rail separately.
For DIN rail part no., refer to page 12.

CE/UKCA-compliant
Blanking plate assembly Nil —
VVQ100-10A-1 Q CE/UKCA-compliant

∗ For CE/UKCA-compliant
How to Order Valves models, DC type only. [Option]

VQ1 1 0 5 F
CE/UKCA-compliant
Nil —
Manual override Q CE/UKCA-compliant
VQ series ∗ For CE/UKCA-compliant
Nil Non-locking push type (Tool required)
Compact 3-port valve models, DC type only.
B ∗4 Locking type (Tool required)
∗4 Semi-standard Made to Order
Actuation
Symbol Specifications
1 Normally closed Electrical entry
2 ∗1 Normally open Nil Standard
Plug-in
X21 Power saving type (1.5 W)
∗1 Normally open is only selectable for the standard type (1 W). F With light/surge voltage suppressor
(only for plug-in manifold) X42 Fluid-contact part: Oil-free
X113 Fluororubber
Functions∗3
Nil Standard type (1 W) Coil rated voltage CE/UKCA-compliant
H High-pressure type (1.5 W) 1 100 VAC (50/60 Hz) 
Y Low wattage type (0.5 W) 2 200 VAC (50/60 Hz) —
U ∗2 Large flow capacity type 3 110 VAC (50/60 Hz) 
∗2 Semi-standard (It has both + and – polarity.) 4 220 VAC (50/60 Hz) —
∗3 Only one function can be selected. If the 5 24 VDC 
valve is to be energized continuously for
extended periods of time, select “Y” 6 12 VDC 
(low-wattage type). For details, refer to For other rated voltages, please consult
“Extended periods of continuous energi- with SMC.
zation” in the “Selection” section of the
Best Pneumatics No. 1 catalog.

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 3-Port Solenoid Valve VQ100 Series
Plug-in Unit (VV3Q11) Manifold with Circular Connector

The broken line indicates DIN rail mounted type (-D) and side entry connector (S).

Plug assembly
(L5)
1
VVQ100-12A- 2 2 x ø4.5 Mounting hole (L4)
3
(L3)
(8.5) 88
L2
48.7
L1

(45)
(35)
33

25

(5.5)
23.5
12.3

R11 (Min. inside bending)

21.5 Manual override
(29.3)
≈ 104

D side Stations … 1 … 2 … 3 … 4 … 5 … n U side

2 x M5 x 0.8 (E port)
2 x M5 x 0.8 (P port)

43.5
20
1.5
5

n x M5 x 0.8
(7.5)
(8.5)

5
(A port) P = 10 15
38

Dimensions Formula: L1 = 10 n + 32 L2 = 10 n + 43 n: Station (Maximum 18 stations)

L n 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
L1 52 62 72 82 92 102 112 122 132 142 152 162 172 182 192 202 212
L2 63 73 83 93 103 113 123 133 143 153 163 173 183 193 203 213 223
(L3) 83 93 103 113 123 133 143 153 163 173 183 193 203 213 223 233 243
(L4) 112.5 112.5 125 137.5 150 162.5 162.5 175 187.5 200 212.5 212.5 225 237.5 250 262.5 262.5
(L5) 123 123 135.5 148 160.5 173 173 185.5 198 210.5 223 223 235.5 248 260.5 273 273

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 VQ100 Series
How to Order Manifold [Option] How to Order Manifold Assembly
Specify the part numbers for valves and options together beneath
the manifold base part number.
Plug lead unit
manifold VV3Q 1 2 08 01N <Example>
Plug lead unit manifold
VV3Q12-05 (-Q) 1 set———— Manifold base part no.
Applicable solenoid valve VQ110-5L (-Q) 4 sets——— Valve part no. (Stations 1 to 4)

∗ ∗
(Plug lead type) Series VVQ100-10A-2 1 set—Blanking plate part no. (Station 5)
1 VQ100
VQ10-L Prefix the asterisk to the part nos. of the solenoid valve, etc.
VQ10-M
Manifold base
VQ10-G 2 Plug lead unit
Plug lead unit
2U Write sequentially
U type (large flow capacity) mounting base
∗ Normally closed and normally from the 1st station
open type cannot be mounted on the D side.
on the same manifold.
Stations
02 2 stations

1 e
… id
2… s
… …

D
Blanking plate assembly

…
20 20 stations

3…
VVQ1000-10A-2

…
de

4…
si

…
U

ns
tio
ta
S
Port size∗1 and thread
Nil M5, Rc1/8
01N NPT1/8
01T NPTF1/8
01F PF1/8
∗1 Only thread port size 1/8
type (2U type, P/E port)
has choice of thread.

CE/UKCA-compliant
Nil —
Q CE/UKCA-compliant

∗ For CE/UKCA-compliant
How to Order Valves models, DC type only. [Option]

VQ1 1 0 5 L
CE/UKCA-compliant
Nil —
VQ series Made to Order
Q CE/UKCA-compliant
Compact 3-port valve Symbol Specifications
∗ For CE/UKCA-compliant
Nil Standard models, DC type only.
Actuation X21 Power saving type (1.5 W)
1 Normally closed X42 Fluid-contact part: Oil-free
2∗1 Normally open X113 Fluororubber
∗1 Normally open is only selectable for the standard type (1 W).

Functions∗3 Manual override

Nil Standard type (1 W) Non-locking push type (Tool required)
Nil
H High-pressure type (1.5 W) Latching type: Push-locking type (Tool required)
Y Low wattage type (0.5 W) B ∗5 Locking type (Tool required)
∗5 Semi-standard
Latching type∗4
L ∗2 Positive common
∗ Latching manual override: Push-locking type only.

Latching type∗4
N ∗2 Electrical entry
Negative common
U ∗2 Large flow capacity type L L plug connector, With lead wire
∗2 Semi-standard (It has both
With light/surge voltage suppressor
+ and – polarity.)
L plug connector, Without connector
∗3 Only one function can be se-
Coil rated voltage LO
lected. If the valve is to be CE/UKCA-compliant With light/surge voltage suppressor
energized continuously for 1 100 VAC (50/60 Hz) 
M plug connector, With lead wire
extended periods of time, se- 2 200 VAC (50/60 Hz) — M
lect “Y” (low-wattage type). With light/ surge voltage suppressor
For details, refer to “Extend- 3 110 VAC (50/60 Hz) 
4 M plug connector, Without connector
ed periods of continuous en- 220 VAC (50/60 Hz) — MO With light/surge voltage suppressor
ergization” in the “Selection” 5 24 VDC 
section of the Best Pneumat-
ics No. 1 catalog.
6 12 VDC 
G Grommet
∗4 For details on the latching For other rated voltages, please consult
type, refer to the latching with SMC.
type in the “Specific Product ∗ Grommet: No latching, AC and large
Precautions” on page 15. flow capacity.

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 3-Port Solenoid Valve VQ100 Series
Plug Lead Unit Manifold (VV3Q12)
L1

3.5
4 x M5
L2 3 Manual override 5
P/E port
Round head combination screw
M1.7 x 14

8.9
11

10.8
26.5
27.2

32.4
34

39
2 x ø3.5
Mounting hole

(Lead wire length)

P = 10 11.5

(Lead wire length)

≈ 300
U side D side ≈ 300 43.3
n 5 4 3 2 1 (Lead wire length)

≈ 300
(Lead wire length)
≈ 300
For the latching,
AC type

L type M type
37.2
43.3

W H W H
Latching 35.1 43.5 44.8 32.2
16.4

100 VAC or more 32.4 43.3 38.9 37.2

12.5
7.5

n x M5
Dimensions A port Formula/L1 = 10 n + 13, L2 = 10 n + 7, n: Station (Maximum 20 stations)
n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
L
L1 23 33 43 53 63 73 83 93 103 113 123 133 143 153 163 173 183 193 203 213
L2 17 27 37 47 57 67 77 87 97 107 117 127 137 147 157 167 177 187 197 207

Plug Lead Unit U Type (Large Flow Capacity) Mounted Manifold (VV3Q12U)
L1 7
L2 Round head combination screw
7 Manual override
M1.7 x 14
7
16

29

14
32
37.4

43.8

4 x PT1/8
P/E port

2 x ø3.5
≈ 300

Mounting hole

P = 10 15.5

n 5 4 3 2 1
U side D side
≈ 300
40.2
46.2
19.4

15.5
9.5

P = 10 16.7
n x M5 x 0.8 A port

Dimensions Formula/L1 = 10 n + 21, L2 = 10 n + 7, n: Station (Maximum 20 stations)

n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
L
L1 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 101 111 121 131 141 151 161 171 181 191 201 211 221
L2 17 27 37 47 57 67 77 87 97 107 117 127 137 147 157 167 177 187 197 207

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 VQ100 Series

Manifold Option

Plug Assembly VV3Q11 For Manifold with Circular Connector

1
VVQ100-12A- 2 <D-Side End Plate Assembly>

Finishing O.D. ø7.8

3
D-side end plate assembly no.

VVQ100-3A-
q w e Cover color: Ivory Option
1 Standard type
1 4
ø17

5
11
10
16 2 DIN rail mounting
17 20

52 30 10 <U-Side End Plate Assembly>

L U-side end plate assembly no.

VVQ100-2A-
RP13A-12PS-20SC Option
1 Plug <Made by HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.> 1 Standard type
RP19-SC-222 2 DIN rail mounting
2 Female contact <Made by HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.>

Vinyl multi-core VVRF 0.2 mm2 20 cores

3
cable <DIN Rail Mounting Brackets Assembly>
DIN rail mounting brackets assembly no.
Cable length
Part no. L Dimension AXT802-1A-
VVQ100-12A-1 1.5 m
VVQ100-12A-2 3m Mounting direction
VVQ100-12A-3 5m D D side mounting
U U side mounting

∗ The number of manifold stations cannot be changed.

Blanking Plate Assembly

VVQ100-10A-1 When Ordering DIN Rail Only
Plug-in Unit (VV3Q11) for Manifold with Circular Connector
DIN rail no: AXT100-DR-
∗ As for , enter the number from the DIN rail dimensions table.
For L dimension, refer to the dimensions on page 9.

Blanking plate assembly includes

2 screws and gasket L
12.5 5.25
7.5
(Pitch)
35
25
5.5

1.25

VVQ100-10A-2
Plug Lead Unit (VV3Q12) for Manifold L Dimension L = 12.5 n + 10.5
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
L Dimension 23 35.5 48 60.5 73 85.5 98 110.5 123 135.5
No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
L Dimension 148 160.5 173 185.5 198 210.5 223 235.5 248 260.5
No. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Blanking plate assembly includes
L Dimension 273 285.5 298 310.5 323 335.5 348 360.5 373 385.5
2 screws and gasket
No. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
L Dimension 398 410.5 423 435.5 448 460.5 473 485.5 498 510.5

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 VQ100 Series
Specific Product Precautions 1
Be sure to read this before handling the products.
Refer to the “Handling Precautions for SMC Products” (M-E03-3) for safety instructions
and solenoid valve precautions.

Warning Caution
Manual Override How to Use Plug Connector
Connected actuator is started by manual operation. Use the Attaching and detaching connectors
manual override after confirming that there is no danger.  To attach a connector, hold the lever and connector unit between your
 Non-locking push type (Tool required) fingers and insert straight onto the pins of the solenoid valve so that the
lever’s pawl is pushed into the groove and locks.
 To detach a connector, remove the pawl from the groove by pushing the

lever downward with your thumb, and pull the connector straight out.
∗ Gently pull the lead wire, otherwise it may cause contact failure or disconnection.

Pin
Connector assembly
· It is turned ON by pushing the button in the Model no. AXT661-12A
direction indicated by the arrow until it hits the · AXT661-12…1 pc.
end and turned OFF by releasing the button.
Groove · DXT170-71-1…3 pcs.

 Locking type (Tool required) <Semi-standard> Cover

Connector
Pin
TURN PUSH TURN Model no. AXT661-12
Lead wire
0.2 to 0.33 mm2 (AWG#22 to #24)
0 1 0 1 Groove Lever pawl (O.D. of covering: ø1.5 to ø1.7 mm)
Hook
ON OFF Socket
Model no. DXT170-71-1
· It can be locked in the ON state by turning
the manual override to the right, setting the
s mark to 1 and pushing it. Crimping connection of lead wire and socket
· It can be unlocked by turning the manual Strip 3.2 to 3.7 mm at the end of lead wires, insert the end of the core wires evenly
override to the left, setting the t mark to 0
into the sockets, and then crimp it by a crimping tool. When this is done, take care
and pushing it, and the manual returns.
that the coverings of the lead wires do not enter the core wire crimping area.
∗ Make sure the locking type manual override is unlocked (Crimping tool: Model no. DXT170-75-1)
before use.
Core wire crimping area Covering retainer
Core wire
 Push-locking type (Tool required) <Latching type> Socket Lead wire 0.2 to 0.33 mm2 (AWG#22 to #24)
(O.D. of covering: ø1.5 to ø1.7 mm)
TURN PUSH TURN PUSH
Hook Covering

0 1 0 1

Attaching and detaching lead wires with sockets

Set Reset
 Attaching
· It can be locked in the set state (flow: P → A) by turning the Insert the sockets into the square holes of the connector (A, C, B
manual override to the right, setting the s mark to 1 and indication), and continue to push the sockets all the way in until they
pushing it.
lock by hooking into the seats in the connector. (When they are
· It can be turned back to the reset state (flow: A → R) by
turning the manual override to the left, setting the t mark
pushed in, their hooks open and they are locked automatically.)
to 0 and pushing it. (It is set in reset state when shipped.) Then confirm that they are locked by pulling lightly on the lead wires.
 Detaching

To detach a socket from a connector, pull out the lead wire

Caution When operating the locking type manual override with a screw-
driver, turn it gently using a watchmakers screw driver. while pressing the socket’s hook with a stick having a thin tip
[Torque: Less than 0.1 N·m] (approx. 1 mm). If the socket will be used again, first spread the
For the locking type, be sure to completely turn the manual
hook outward.
override before pressing it. (Pressing the manual override while
turning it will damage the manual override button.)
Socket Connector

Mounting
Lead wire
To mount the valve, check the condition of the body interface Hook
gasket and then tighten it uniformly to the appropriate tightening
torque (0.15 to 0.18 N·m).

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 VQ100 Series
Specific Product Precautions 2
Be sure to read this before handling the products.
Refer to the “Handling Precautions for SMC Products” (M-E03-3) for safety instructions
and solenoid valve precautions.

Caution Caution
How to Use Plug Connector Light/Surge Voltage Suppressor
Wiring Specifications In the latching type, the set side and the reset side energization
 Wiringshould be connected as shown below. Connect with the are indicated by two colors – red and green.
power supply respectively. ∗ ( ) and the dotted lines indicate the latching and large flow type.

Indicator light
DC positive common ON
Lead wire color
• (Set: Red)
Lead wire color Indicator light
• (Reset: Green)
protection circuit

(−) Black Set (−) Black

Simultaneous
energization

A A ON
(+) COM. (+) Red
SOL. SOL. • (Set: Red)
C
(+) Red Reset (−) White • (Reset: Green)
C (−) B

Single type Latching type

DC negative common M plug connector L plug connector

Lead wire color
protection circuit

Set (+) Red

Simultaneous
energization

There is no polarity for A

SOL. COM. (−) Black
the single type. C
∗ However, there is polarity Reset (+) White
B
for the large flow type. Single solenoid (D C) Latching solenoid (DC)
Latching type

Simultaneous energization protection circuit

A (−) A (−) Set
Lead wire color Lead wire color (+)
AC type 100 VAC, 200 VAC 100 VAC, 200 VAC SOL. C (+) COM SOL.
Blue Red Set Yellow Yellow
A A
C (+) B (−) Reset
COM. Blue Red (−)
SOL. Blue Red
C C
SOL. Single solenoid (AC) Latching solenoid (AC)
Reset Gray Gray
Single type B A A Set
Latching type
SOL. C COM SOL.
 How to Order valve plug connector assembly C B Reset
DC positive common
· Single type ∗ Single: No polarity ∗ A (set) side energizing: P → A
AXT661-14A- ON: Red light lights. B (set) side energizing: A → R
· Latching type ∗ Setting side energizing: Red light lights. ∗ Negative common specification is
Resetting side energizing: Green light applicable.
AXT661-13A- lights.
DC negative common With wrong wiring prevention (stop diode)
· Latching type mechanism
AXT661-13AN- With surge voltage suppresser
(ZNR/Surge absorbing diode)
For 100 VAC
· Single type
AXT661-31A-
· Latching type
AXT661-32A-
For 200 VAC
· Single type
AXT661-34A-
· Latching type
AXT661-35A-
Connector/Socket only (3 pcs.) Lead wire length
AXT661-12A Nil 300 mm
6 600 mm
10 1000 mm
20 2000 mm
30 3000 mm

 Plug connector lead wire length

The lead wire length of the valves with lead wire is 300 mm. When ordering a
lead wire length of 600 mm or longer, list the part numbers for the valve
without connector and the connector assembly.

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 VQ100 Series
Specific Product Precautions 3
Be sure to read this before handling the products.
Refer to the “Handling Precautions for SMC Products” (M-E03-3) for safety instructions
and solenoid valve precautions.

Caution
Latching Type
The latching solenoid is equipped with a self-holding mechanism which permits
the movable iron core in the solenoid to hold the set position or reset position
during momentary energization (20 ms or longer), so there is no need for
continuous energization. Depending on conditions, continuous energization
may cause a rise in the coil temperatures, resulting in a malfunction.

<Special precautions to be taken with the latching type>

1. Do not continuously energize the latching type.
When it is necessary to energize it continuously, keep the energized
period to 10 minutes or less, and then leave a de-energized period (on
both the A side and B side) lasting longer than the energized period,
before operating it again. The duty ratio should be 50% or less.

ON
A side
OFF

ON
B side
OFF
ON time
ON time OFF time (10 minutes or less) OFF time
ON time + OFF time ON time + OFF time

· Maximum ON time is 10 minutes.

ON time
· Duty ratio ≤ 50% (Duty ratio = )
ON time + OFF time

Example: When energization lasts for five minutes, it should be

followed by five or more minutes of de-energization.
Because the latching type has only one solenoid, both the
A side and B side should be off for five minutes or more.

However, a minimum energization time of 20 ms is recommended.

[Ambient temperature]
The product should be installed in an environment with an ambient
temperature of –10°C to 50°C. Especially in environments with
poor heat dissipation, such as in a panel, the heat of the coil can
cause the ambient temperature to rise, so please exercise caution.
2. Use a circuit in which the set and reset signals will not be ener-
gized at the same time.
3. The minimum energization time for self-holding is 20 ms.
4. Even when there is no problem with normal operations and loca-
tions, please consult with SMC before using in locations with a vi-
bration of 30 m/s2 or more or a strong magnetic field.
5. Even though this valve is set to the reset position at the time of
shipment (passage: A → R), it may switch to the set position dur-
ing transportation or due to impact when mounting valves, etc.
Therefore, check the initial position with the power supply or by
performing a manual override prior to use.
Latching Passage Indicator light Single Passage Indicator light
A-C A-C ON P → A Red
ON (set) P→A Red
OFF A→R —
B-C
ON (reset) A → R Green

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 VQ100 Series
Specific Product Precautions 4
Be sure to read this before handling the products.
Refer to the “Handling Precautions for SMC Products” (M-E03-3) for safety instructions
and solenoid valve precautions.

Caution Caution
How to Use of Circular Connector (For plug-in manifold: For VV3Q11) How to Connect/Disconnect DIN Rail

1. Attaching and detaching connectors Removing

 To attach a connector, align the positioning key grooves of the body to 1) Loosen the clamp screw of the end plate on both sides.
the key, and it is locked. 2) Lift side A of the manifold base and slide the end plate in the
 To detach the connector, pull the ring section straight back, and it is unlocked direction of w shown in the figure to remove.
and then take it off.

DIN rail mounting bracket

Body
Positioning key
Ring

A
q

B
w
2. Wiring Specifications
Positioning key Terminal no./Lead wire color
Pin no.
Lead wire color
Terminal no. Mounting
Wire color Dot marking
1 Black 1) Hook side B of the manifold base on the DIN rail.
2 Brown 2) Press down side A and mount the end plate on the DIN rail.
3 Red Tighten the clamp screw on the side.
4 Orange Proper tightening torque of thread: 0.8 to 1.2 N·m
5 Yellow
Circular connector pin arrangement
6 Pink
Pin no. 7 Blue
SOL.
1 station 1 8 Violet White DIN rail mounting bracket
SOL.
2 stations 2 9 Gray Black
SOL.
3 stations 3 10 White Black
SOL. 11
4 stations 4 White Red
SOL. 12 Yellow Red
5 stations 5
SOL. 13 Orange Red
6 stations 6
SOL. 14 Yellow Black
7 stations 7
SOL. 15 Pink Black
8 stations 8
SOL. 16 Blue White
9 stations 9
10 stations
SOL.
10 17 Violet
A
11 stations
SOL.
11
18 Gray
SOL. 19 Orange Black
w
12 stations 12
SOL. 20 Red White
13 stations 13
B
14 stations
SOL.
14 q
SOL.
15 stations 15
SOL.
16 stations 16
SOL.
17 stations 17
SOL.
18 stations 18 How to Calculate the Flow Rate
COM
19
COM For obtaining the flow rate, refer to the Best Pneumatics
20
No. 1
Electrical wiring specifications

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 3-Port Solenoid Valve

VQ100 Series
How to Order Valves

30 VQ1 1 0 5 F
Conforming to CSA standard

VQ series
Compact 3-port valve

Actuation
1 Normally closed Port size
2 Normally open
Nil Without sub-plate
M3 With sub-plate
Coil rated voltage M5 With sub-plate
5 24 VDC
6 12 VDC
Electrical entry
Plug-in
F With light/surge voltage suppressor
(only for plug-in manifold)

Function: Standard (1 W)
Manual override: Non-locking push type (Tool required)
Latching type: Push-locking type (Tool required) Refer to standard products for specifications and dimensions.

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