ASCO 342-S Series General Service Solenoid Valves
Brand: ASCOThe ASCO Series 342-S, also known as 8342, is a line of high-flow, slide-style 4-way valves available with single or dual solenoids.
Its direct-acting operation and high-flow construction make it ideal for analytic and diagnostic equipment, biofuels, dust collector systems, heating equipment, and refining applications.
Features- Dual-solenoid operation: solenoid may be energized momentarily (1/10 second) or continuously
 - Mechanical detent on dual solenoids holds last position, even after loss of electric power, pneumatics, or pressure
 - No minimum operating pressure differential required to shift valve
 - Optional flow control regulates cylinder speed independently in either direction
 - Mountable in any position
 - Available in direct mount constructions
 
Specifications
Brand
Valve Actuation
- Solenoid - Direct-Acting
 
Body Material
- Brass, Stainless Steel
 
Media
- Air, Inert Gas, Light Oil, Water
 
Pipe / Port Size
- 1/4", 3/8"
 
Function
- 4-Way - 4/2
 
Port Type
- Female NPT
 
Flow
- From 0.05 Cv to 0.1 Cv
 - From 0.43 Kv to 0.86 Kv
 
Voltage
- 125 DC Battery Charging, 110 AC, 12 DC, 120 AC, 250 DC Battery Charging, 480 AC/50, 50/60, 60
 
Operating Environment
- Indoor, Outdoor
 
Standards & Regulations
- CSA, Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 3S, Type 4, Type 4X, Type 6, Type 6P, Type 7, Type 9, UL
 
Documentation
Product Manuals
- European Instruction Manual: Series 342 AC Direct Operated Solenoid Valve pdf 581 KB
 - European Instruction Manual: Series 342 Dual Solenoid Bistable pdf 599 KB
 - European Instruction Manual: Series 342 Single Solenoid Monostable pdf 613 KB
 - I&M Sheet: NF WSNF Flameproof Solenoid Operator | ASCO pdf 1.4 MB
 - Manuals & Guides: NF WSNF Flameproof Solenoid M12 Operator | ASCO pdf 1.5 MB
 
Catalogs
- Catalog: Direct operated, slide disc single/dual solenoid (mono/bistable function) 1/4 - 3/8 pdf 669 KB
 - Catalog: EM/WSEM Operator | ASCO - EMEA pdf 772 KB
 - Catalog: PV Operators for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres | ASCO pdf 593 KB
 - Catalog: Series 342 Direct Mount Pilot Valves, Direct Acting, Brass or Stainless Steel Bodies 1/4" NPT | ASCO pdf 639 KB
 - Catalog: Series 342 direct operated, slide disc single solenoid / dual solenoid 1/4 to 3/8 | ASCO pdf 641 KB
 - Catalog: Series 342, General Service Direct Acting, Brass or Stainless Steel Bodies 1/4" & 3/8 NPT | ASCO pdf 560 KB
 - European Catalog: Solenoid Coils Accessories | ASCO pdf 1.2 MB