BERMAD Irrigation

400 Series
Pressure Reducing

Pressure Reducing
Valve
Normally Closed with Hydraulic Control

IR-420-54-R

The BERMAD Model IR-420-54-R is a hydraulically operated,

diaphragm actuated control valve that reduces higher
upstream pressure to lower constant downstream pressure
regardless of fluctuating demand or varying upstream
pressure. It is a Normally Closed valve, which opens in
response to a pressure rise command .

Features and Benefits

■ Hydraulic Pressure Control Normally Closed
❏ Line pressure driven
❏ Closes upon control failure

❏ Protects downstream systems [3]

❏ Amplifies and relays weak remote command

❏ Hydraulically controlled On/Off [2]

■ Advanced Globe Hydro-Efficient Design
❏ Unobstructed flow path

❏ Single moving part

❏ High flow capacity

■ Fully Supported & Balanced Diaphragm

❏ Requires low actuation pressure [1]
❏ Excellent low flow regulation performance [1]
❏ Progressively restrains valve closing
[1]
❏ Prevents diaphragm distortion

■ User-Friendly Design
❏ Easy pressure setting

❏ Simple in-line inspection and service

Typical Applications [1] BERMAD Model IR-420-54-R opens upon pressure rise
command, establishing reduced pressure zones.
■ Computerized Irrigation [2] BERMAD Water Meter Model WPH
■ Pressure Reducing Stations [3] BERMAD Air Valve Model ARC-A-I-I
■ Remote and/or Elevated Systems
■ Irrigation Machines
■ Distribution Centers
■ Low Supplied Pressure Irrigation Systems
BERMAD Irrigation
IR-420-54-R 400 Series
For full technical details, refer to Engineering Section.
Pressure Reducing

Technical Specifications Flow Chart

∆P ∆P 2-Way Circuit "Added Head Loss",
psi bar (for "V" below 2 m/s; 6.5 f/s): 0.3 bar; 4.5 psi
Dimensions and Weights 1.0
12.5 0.8
Size DN 80 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 10.0
0.6
Inch 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 7.5 0.5
L mm 250 320 415 500 605 725 742 742 5.0
0.4
inch 9.8 12.6 16.3 19.8 23.8 28.5 29.2 29.2 0.3
H mm 210 242 345 430 460 635 655 965
0.2
inch 8.3 9.5 13.6 16.9 18.1 25 25.8 38 2.5
mm 125 145 207 258 276 381 393 579 0.15 3” 8”
C DN80 DN200
inch 5 5.7 8.2 10.2 10.9 15 15.5 22.8 1.5 0.1
R mm 100 112 140 170 202 242 260 300 0.08
inch 3.9 4.4 5.5 6.7 8 9.5 10.2 11.8 1.0 4” 10”
0.06 DN100 DN250
mm 300 312 353 383 403 490 494 500 0.75 0.05
A; B
inch 11.8 12.3 13.9 15.1 15.9 19.3 19.4 19.7 0.04
0.5 6” 12-16”
Weight Kg 19 28 68 125 140 290 358 377 0.03 DN150 DN300-400
Ib. 41.9 61.7 149.9 275.6 308.6 639.3 789.2 831.1
0.02
0.25
0.015

0.15 0.01

Flow 10 15 20 30 40 60 100 150 200 300 600 1000 2000
m3/h
 Flow
, gpm

00

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00

50 0
00

90 0
00
0

0
0
0

5
0

0
50

75

0
10

15
20
25

37
50

75
10

15

25

37

75


Technical Data Operation

Patterns and Sizes: Globe: 3-16”; DN80-400 Angle: 3-4”; DN80-100
End Connections: [1] [2]
3” 4” 6” 8-16”
Size
DN80 DN100 DN150 DN200-400
Globe ■
Threaded
Angle ■

Globe ■ ■ ■ ■
Flanged
Angle ■ ■ [3]
Globe ■ ■ ■
Grooved
Angle ■ ■

[P2]
Pressure Rating: 16 bar; 232 psi
Operating Pressure Range: 0.5-16 bar; 7-232 psi
For lower pressure requirements, consult factory
Setting Range: 1-10 bar; 15-145 psi
Setting ranges vary according to specific pilot spring. Please consult factory.
The Pressure Reducing Pilot [1] commands the main Valve
Materials:
Body and Cover:
to throttle closed should Downstream Pressure [P2] rise
Polyester Coated Cast or (10”; DN250 and larger) Ductile Iron above setting, and modulate open when it drops below
Spring: Stainless Steel setting. The 3-Way Hydraulic Relay Valve [2] opens upon
Diaphragm: Nylon fabric Reinforced NR with rugged insert receiving remote pressure rise command opening the main
Bolts, Studs and Nuts: Zinc-Cobalt plated Steel valve, and closes in the absence of this command shutting
Control Accessories: Brass
Tubing and Fittings: Reinforced Plastic and Brass
the main Valve. The downstream Cock Valve [3] enables
manual closing.

How to Order
Please specify the requested valve in the following sequence: (for more options, refer to Ordering Guide.)
Sector Size Primary Additional Additional Pattern Construction End Coating Voltage -Main Tubing & Additonal
Feature Feature Feature Materials Connections Valve Position Fittings Attributes

IR 3-16" 420 54 - G I 16 PG - PB R
Other sizes
available on
request.
Globe G ISO-16 16 Plastic Tubing & Brass Fittings PB Metal Control Accessories R
Angle (up to 4”; DN100) A ISO-10 10 Copper Tubing & Brass Fittings CB Valve Position Indicator(1) I
IS 14 (ISO 10/4 Holes) 14 Flow Stem(1) M
ANSI-125 A1 (1) Standard Irrigation Cover & Diaphragm are
ANSI-150 A5 unfitted to Attributes I, M.
JIS-10 J1 Other attributes available on request.
Cast Iron (up to 8”; DN200) I BST-D BD
Ductile Iron (10"; DN250 & above) C Grooved (3-6”; DN80-150 only) VI
Other end connections available on request

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