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ASCO™ Solenoid Valves Series

2 way, NC/NO, Direct Operated, 1/8” or 1/4” Tapped 256
Features & Benefits NC NO
• Wide range of flow and pressure ratings 2 2
• Quick disassembly of core tube for easy maintenance of internal parts
• Standard disc seal made of FPM, EPDM, NBR, RUBY suitable for a wide range of 1 1
operating temperatures and compatible with many fluids
• Standard manual operator allows an easy installation (1/8” version only) 2

• AC/DC interchangeability of the solenoid without disassembly of the valve

(1/8” version only) 1

• UL429 and EN 60335 certified

• NSF 169 and EC 1935 / 2004 certified see “15-DIGIT PRODUCT CODE”
• Compact and low weight valve
• The solenoid valves satisfy all relevant EU and EAC directives
General
Differential pressure See «SPECIFICATIONS» [1 bar =100 kPa]
Ambient temperature range -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Maximum viscosity 40 cSt (mm2/s)
Response time 10 - 20 ms (1/8” version)
20 - 70 ms (1/4” version)
fluids () temperature range (TS) (1) materials ()
air, inert gas, 0°C to +130°C (32°F to 266°F) FPM (fluoroelastomer)
water, oil
hot water and steam (2) -10°C to +170°C (14°F to 338°F) RUBY disc (FPM seal)
air, inert gas, water EPDM
-10°C to +140°C (14°F to 284°F)
hot water and steam (2) (ethylene propylene diene monomer)
air, inert gas, -10°C to +90°C (14°F to 194°F) NBR (nitrile)
water, oil ®

refrigerating fluids -10°C to +90°C (14°F to 194°F) CR70N (chloroprene) (HNBR seal) COMPONENT

Materials in contact with fluid

NC function (1/8)
() Ensure that the compatibility of the fluids in contact with the materials is verified
Body Brass or stainless steel, AISI 316
Shading coil Copper
Core tube Stainless steel
Core and plugnut Stainless steel
Springs Stainless steel 1 2
Seal FPM or EPDM or NBR or HNBR
Disc FPM or EPDM or RUBY or NBR or CR70N
Seat Brass or Stainless Steel AISI 303
NO function (1/8)

Electrical characteristics
Coil insulation class F (H - approval pending)
Connector Spade plug (cable Ø 6-8 mm or Ø 6-10 mm)
Connector specification DIN 43650, 11 mm, industry standard B (type 01)
or ISO 4400 / EN 175301-803, form A (type 02)
Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

2 1
Electrical safety IEC 335
Electrical enclosure protection Moulded IP67 (EN 60529) with plug-connector
Standard voltages DC (=) : 12 - 24V (+10% -5%)
(Other voltages and AC (~) : 24V/50-60 Hz - 110V/50 Hz (120 V/60Hz)
NC function (1/4)

frequencies on request) 230V/50-60 Hz (+10% -15%)

operator power ratings replacement coil
ambient
temperature holding hot/cold ~ = Type
range (TS) ~ = 120 V/60 Hz, 230 V
24 V DC
°C (°F) (VA) (W) (W) 110 V/50 Hz /50-60 Hz
4.5 3 3.5 533534-024 533534-003 533534-001
- - 5 - - 533534-002 01 1 2
-10 to +60 8 6 - - 533534-023 -
(14 to 140) - - 5 - - 533593-001
14 9 9 02
533593-020 533593-003 533593-002
- - 5.5 - - 511952-006 03
NO function (1/4)

Options
•NSF 169, EC 1935 / 2004 approval,
EPDM/FPM disc and seal (Food Grade), RUBY disc, stainless steel seat
The use of rigid sealings (RUBY) with gaseous fluids implies a slight leakage, generally
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limited at 2 scc/min at 1 bar pressure (0.002 l/min).

() Ensure that the compatibility of the fluids in contact with the materials is verified.
(1) 
The minimum ambient temperature of the solenoid valve is determined by the limitations of minimum 2 1
temperature indicated.
(2) 
Steam only for 1/4” version with stainless steel seat or body.

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Specifications (1)
15-DIGIT PRODUCT CODE
operating pressure options voltage code

power coil
flow differential
orifice

without manual
bar (psi)

230 V/50-60 Hz
(W)
size

(120 V / 60 Hz)
coefficient

24 V/50-60 Hz
dimensions /

with manual
max. (PS)

110 V/50 Hz
pipe

Kv
size

brass stainless steel

air () water () oil ()

operator
operator

12 V/DC
24 V/DC
thread

type (2)
mm m3/h
min.

type
(l/min) ~ = ~ = ~ = ~ =
(in) (Cv)
NC - Normally closed, FPM disc and seal
30 20 30 20 30 20 G 01 G256C134S1 G256C144S1
3 3.5
1.2 0.051 (435) (290) (435) (290) (435) (290) NPT 01 8256C134S1 8256C144S1
0.85 0
(3/64) (0.06) 26 26 26 G 01 G256C149S1 G256C159S1
- - - - 5
(377) (377) (377) NPT 01 8256C149S1 8256C159S1
30 12 30 12 30 12 G 01 G256C135S1 G256C145S1
3 3.5
1.6 0.08 (435) (174) (435) (174) (435) (174) NPT 01 8256C135S1 8256C145S1
1.33 0
(1/16) (0.09) 16 16 16 G 01 G256C150S1 G256C160S1
- - - - 5
(232) (232) (232) NPT 01 8256C150S1 8256C160S1
0.12 15 6 15 6 15 6 G 01 G256C136S1 G256C146S1
1.99 0 3 3.5
2 (0.14) (218) (87) (218) (87) (218) (87) NPT 01 8256C136S1 8256C146S1
1/8 V00 V01
(5/64) 0.11 7 7 7 G 01 G256C151S1 G256C161S1
1.83 0 - - - - 5
(0.13) (102) (102) (102) NPT 01 8256C151S1 8256C161S1
13 4 13 4 13 4 G 01 G256C137S1 G256C147S1
3 3.5
2.4 0.14 (189) (58) (189) (58) (189) (58) NPT 01 8256C137S1 8256C147S1
2.32 0
(3/32) (0.16) 6 6 6 G 01 G256C152S1 G256C162S1
- - - - 5
(87) (87) (87) NPT 01 8256C152S1 8256C162S1
7 2 7 2 7 2 G 01 G256C138S1 G256C148S1
3 3.5
3.2 0.18 (102) (29) (102) (29) (102) (29) NPT 01 8256C138S1 8256C148S1
2.99 0
(1/8) (0.21) 3 3 3 G 01 G256C153S1 G256C163S1
- - - - 5
(44) (44) (44) NPT 01 8256C153S1 8256C163S1
FH F0 FQ F3 F1
G* 02 G256C102S1 G256C111S1
- 5
1.6 0.10 30 30 30 30 30 30 NPT 02 8256C102S1 8256C111S1
1.59 0
(1/16) (0.11) (435) (435) (435) (435) (435) (435) G* 02 G256C119S1 G256C127S1
9 9
NPT 02 8256C119S1 8256C127S1
18 18 18 G* 02 G256C104S1 G256C113S1
- - - - 5
2.4 0.18 (261) (261) (261) NPT 02 8256C104S1 8256C113S1
2.99 0
(3/32) (0.21) 20 20 20 20 20 20 G* 02 G256C121S1 G256C129S1
9 9
(290) (290) (290) (290) (290) (290) NPT 02 8256C121S1 8256C129S1
6 6 6 G* 02 G256C106S1 G256C115S1
- - - - 5
3.2 0.30 (87) (87) (87) NPT 02 8256C106S1 8256C115S1
1/4(3) 5.03 0 V00 -
(1/8) (0.35) 15 12 15 12 15 12 G* 02 G256C123S1 G256C131S1
9 9
(218) (174) (218) (174) (218) (174) NPT 02 8256C123S1 8256C131S1

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3 3 3 G* 02 G256C107S1 G256C116S1
- - - - 5
4.5 0.40 (44) (44) (44) NPT 02 8256C107S1 8256C116S1
6.64 0
( 11/64) (0.46) 8 6 8 6 8 6 G* 02 G256C124S1 G256C132S1
9 9
(116) (87) (116) (87) (116) (87) NPT 02 8256C124S1 8256C132S1
2 2 2 G* 02 G256C108S1 G256C117S1
- - - - 5
5 0.48 (29) (29) (29) NPT 02 8256C108S1 8256C117S1
7.92 0
(13/64) (0.55) 5 4 5 4 5 4 G* 02 G256C125S1 G256C133S1
9 9
(73) (58) (73) (58) (73) (58) NPT 02 8256C125S1 8256C133S1
All performances are referred to Ambient Temperature = +60°C.
(1)

For dimensions, see drawing(s) for each construction type on the following page(s).
(2)

Steam: . RUBY Sealing PS max. 8 bar (max. temperature of fluid 170°C)

(3)

. EPDM Sealing PS max. 4 bar (max. temperature of fluid 140°C)

. FPM Sealing PS max. 2.8 bar (max. temperature of fluid 130°C)
() Ensure that the compatibility of the fluids in contact with the materials is verified.
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Specifications (1)
15-DIGIT PRODUCT CODE
operating pressure options voltage code

power coil
flow differential
orifice

without manual
bar (psi)

230 V/50-60 Hz
(W)
size

(120 V / 60 Hz)
coefficient

24 V/50-60 Hz
dimensions /

with manual
max. (PS)

110 V/50 Hz
pipe

Kv
size

brass stainless steel

air () water () oil ()

operator
operator

12 V/DC
24 V/DC
thread

type (2)
mm m3/h
min.

type
(l/min) ~ = ~ = ~ = ~ =
(in) (Cv)
NO - Normally open, FPM disc and seal
0.05 17 17 17 G 01 G256C230S1 G256C242S1
0.85 0 - - - 6 -
1.2 (0.06) (247) (247) (247) NPT 01 8256C230S1 8256C242S1
(3/64) 0.05 17 17 17 G 03 G256C246S1 G256C250S1
0.83 0 - - - - 5.5
(0.06) (247) (247) (247) NPT 03 8256C246S1 8256C250S1
1/8 V00 - FH F0 FQ F3 F1
17 17 17 G 01 G256C231S1 G256C243S1
- - - 6 -
1.6 0.08 (247) (247) (247) NPT 01 8256C231S1 8256C243S1
1.33
(1/16) (0.09) 10 10 10 G 03 G256C247S1 G256C251S1
0 - - - - 5.5
(145) (145) (145) NPT 03 8256C247S1 8256C251S1
NO - Normally open, FPM disc and seal, stainless steel seat
3.2 0.3 4 4 4 G 02 G256C216S1 -
1/4(3) 5.0 0 9 9 9DQ - FH F0 FQ F3 F1
(1/8) (0.35) (58) (58) (58) NPT 02 8256C216S1 -
NO - Normally open, FPM disc and seal (Food Grade), stainless steel seat + NFS + EC 1935 / 2004
3.2 0.3 4 4 4 G 02 G256C216S1 -
1/4(3) 5.0 0 9 9 9DH - FH F0 FQ F3 F1
(1/8) (0.35) (58) (58) (58) NPT 02 8256C216S1 -
(1)
All performances are referred to Ambient Temperature = +60°C.
(2)
For dimensions, see drawing(s) for each construction type on the following page(s).
(3)
Steam: FPM Sealing PS max. 2.8 bar (max. temperature of fluid 130°C)
() Ensure that the compatibility of the fluids in contact with the materials is verified.
Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
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Product selection guide

Configurator - CAD Files
PRODUCT CODE
G 256 C 134 S1 V00 F1

Connection Type Voltage

G = ISO 228/1 (1/8” or 1/4”) F1 = 24 V DC Class F
8 = NPT (SAE 71051) F3 = 12 V DC Class F
FQ = 24 V / 50-60 Hz Class F
F0 = 110 V / 50 Hz (120 V / 60 Hz) Class F
FH = 230 V / 50-60 Hz Class F
ET = 220-230 V / 50 Hz 208-240 V / 60 Hz Class F (1)
H1 = 24 V DC Class H
Product series
HH = 230 V / 50-60 Hz Class H
256

Revision letter Options

C = Initial release Without manual operator
E00 = EPDM Disc and Seal
Valves version (2) V00 = FPM Disc and Seal
N00 = NBR Disc and Seal
J00 = CR70N Disc (HNBR Seal) (3)
X00 = RUBY Disc (FPM Seal) (3) (1)
Electrical interface 9CJ = RUBY Disc (FPM Seal) + NSF +
S1 = With spade plug connector EC 1935 / 2004 (3) (1)
S0 = Without spade plug connector 9CK = EPDM Disc and Seal (Food Grade) + NSF +
L0 = Leaded coil (1/8” - 1/4”, 500 mm cable length) EC 1935 / 2004 (4)
9CM = FPM Disc and Seal (Food Grade) + NSF +
(2)
1/8” NC, coil size 30, please contact us to obtain catalogue numbers available and EC 1935 / 2004
technical information. 9DF = EPDM Disc and Seal (Food Grade) +
Stainless Steel Seat + NSF + EC 1935 / 2004 (3)
9DH = FPM Disc and Seal (Food Grade) +
Stainless Steel Seat +NFS + EC 1935 / 2004 (3)
9DP = EPDM Disc and Seal + Stainless Steel Seat (3)
9DQ = FPM Disc and Seal + Stainless Steel Seat (3)
9DY = RUBY Disc (FPM Seal) + Stainless Steel Seat (3) (1)
9ED = RUBY Disc (FPM Seal) + Stainless Steel Seat +
NSF + EC 1935 / 2004 (3) (1)
With manual operator (5)
(With maintained manual operator)
E01 = EPDM Disc and Seal, w/ Manual Operator
V01 = FPM Disc and Seal, w/ Manual Operator

Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
N01 = NBR Disc and Seal, w/ Manual Operator
9CE = EPDM Disc and Seal (Food Grade), w/ Manual
Operator + NSF + EC 1935 / 2004
9CW= FPM Disc and Seal (Food Grade), w/ Manual
Operator + NSF + EC 1935 / 2004
(1)
To obtain the correct pressure rating and power absorp-
tion check the landing pages of the online configurator.
Operating Voltage Range (+10% -10%).
(3)
Only for 1/4” Version.
(4)
Not available for NO Version.
(5)
Not available for 1/4” Version and NO Version.
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Repair Kits and Service Parts - Spare Parts Kits

Spare parts kits no. ()

EPDM Disc and Seal

FPM Disc and Seal

NBR Disc and Seal

-
NC - Normally closed - 1/4” - AC (~)
256C119/121/123/
124/125/127/129/ M200706 E00 V00 N00 - - - - - - - - - -
129/131/132/133
NC - Normally closed - 1/4” - DC (=)
256C119/121/123/
124/125/127/129/ M200714 E00 V00 N00 - - - - - - - - - -
129/131/132/133
NO - Normally open - 1/4” - AC (~) / DC (=)

256C216 M200716 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
EPDM Disc and Seal (Food Grade) + NSF +

EPDM Disc and Seal (Food Grade) + NSF +

FPM Disc and Seal (Food Grade) + NSF +

FPM Disc and Seal (Food Grade) + NSF +

EC 1935 / 2004 + Stainless Steel Seat

EC 1935 / 2004 + Stainless Steel Seat

RUBY Disc (FPM Seal) + NSF +

Stainless Steel Seat + NSF +

CR70N Disc (HNBR Seal)

RUBY Disc (FPM Seal) +

RUBY Disc (FPM Seal) +

EPDM Disc and Seal +

RUBY Disc (FPM Seal)

FPM Disc and Seal +
Stainless Steel Seat

Stainless Steel Seat

Stainless Steel Seat

EC 1935 / 2004

EC 1935 / 2004

EC 1935 / 2004

EC 1935 / 2004
Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

NC - Normally closed - 1/4” - AC (~)

256C119/121/123/
124/125/127/129/ M200706 9DF 9DH - - - - 9CK 9CM 9DP 9DQ - J00 X00
129/131/132/133
256C106/107/115/
116/123/124/131/ M200707 - - 9ED - - 9CJ - - - - 9DY - -
132
NC - Normally closed - 1/4” - DC (=)
256C119/121/123/
124/125/127/129/ M200714 9DF 9DH - - - - 9CK 9CM 9DP 9DQ - J00 X00
129/131/132/133
256C106/107/115/
116/123/124/131/ M200715 - - 9ED - - 9CJ - - - - 9DY - -
132
NO - Normally open - 1/4” - AC (~) / DC (=)
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256C216 M200716 - 9DH - - - - - - - 9DQ - - -

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Installation
• The solenoid valves can be mounted in any position without affecting operation
• Solenoid valves have 2 mounting holes in body
• Thread connection “G” applicable for 1/8, have standard thread according to ISO 228/1
• Thread connection “8” have standard thread = NPT (SAE 71051)
• Installation/maintenance instructions are included with each valve

Dimensions mm (inches), Weight kg (Lbs) Configurator - CAD Files

TYPE 01
Electrical interface “S1”
Coil size 20 mm - Thermoplastic moulded
IEC 335 / DIN 43650
IP67
NC (1/8”): 256C134 to163

1
Q
P

M
N

A
B
E
C
H

180°

360°
F
G

1 2
K D 1/8”
L

Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

1 2 mounting holes:
M3 dia., through holes (0.12 inch dia.)
2 Manual operator location

size 20 A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q weight (1)

G256C134..G256C163 mm 61.9 30.5 16.5 33.2 20 44.6 54.9 69.7 64.8 19.9 24.95 9 18 15 7.5 0.116 kg
8256C134..8256C163 (in) 2.44 1.20 0.65 1.31 0.79 1.76 2.16 2.74 2.55 0.78 0.98 0.35 0.71 0.59 0.30 0.2556 (Lbs)
(1)
Incl. coil(s) and connector(s).
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Dimensions mm (inches), Weight kg (Lbs) Configurator - CAD Files

NO (1/8”): 256C230 to245

P
Q
M
N
E
A
B
C
180°

360°
H

F
G

2 1
1/8”
K D

1 2 mounting holes:
M3 dia., through holes (0.12 inch dia.)
size 20 A B C D E F G H J K M N P Q weight (1)
G256C122..G256C245 mm 61.9 30.5 16.5 33.2 20 45.7 54.9 70.7 64.8 19.9 9 18 15 7.5 0.116 kg
8256C122..8256C245 (in) 2.44 1.20 0.65 1.31 0.79 1.8 2.16 2.78 2.55 0.78 0.35 0.71 0.59 0.30 0.255 (Lbs)
(1)
Incl. coil(s) and connector(s).
Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
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Dimensions mm (inches), Weight kg (Lbs) Configurator - CAD Files

TYPE 02
Electrical interface “S1”
Coil size 30 mm - Thermoplastic moulded
IEC 335 / ISO 4400
IP67
NC (1/4”): 256C102 to133

1
Q
P

M
N

E A
B
C
90°

360°
H

F
G

K D 1/4”

Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
1 2 mounting holes:
M4 dia., through holes (0.16 inch dia.)

size 30 A B C D E F G H J K M N P Q weight (1)

G256C100..G256C133 mm 66.3 36.6 21.6 43 30 60 70.5 86.7 72.6 28.5 12 24 22 11 0.3 kg
8256C100..8256C133 (in) 2.61 1.44 0.85 1.69 1.18 2.36 2.78 3.40 2.86 1.12 0.47 0.94 0.87 0.43 0.661 (Lbs)
(1)
Incl. coil(s) and connector(s).
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Dimensions mm (inches), Weight kg (Lbs) Configurator - CAD Files

NO (1/4”): 256C201 to 221

P
Q
M
N
E
A
B
C

90°
360°

F
H

1 2

1/4” D K

1 2 mounting holes:
M4 dia., depth 8 mm (0.16 inch dia., depth 0.31 inch)

size 30 A B C D E F G H J K M N P Q weight (1)

Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

G256C200..G256C221 mm 66.3 36.6 21.6 42 30 61.6 84.4 98.5 72.1 31.4 12 24 24 12 0.34 kg
8256C200..8256C221 (in) 2.61 1.44 0.85 1.65 1.18 2.42 3.32 3.88 2.80 1.24 0.47 9.94 0.94 0.47 0.75 (Lbs)
(1)
Incl. coil(s) and connector(s).
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Dimensions mm (inches), Weight kg (Lbs) Configurator - CAD Files

TYPE 03
Electrical interface “S1”
Coil size 30 mm - Thermoplastic moulded
IEC 335 / ISO 4400
IP67
NO (1/8”): 256C246 to 253

1
P
Q

M
N
E A
B
C
90°

360°
H

F
G

2 1
1/8”
K D

1 2 mounting holes:
M3 dia., through holes (0.12 inch dia.)
size 30 A B C D E F G H J K M N P Q weight (1)

Availability, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
G256C246..G256C253 mm 67.7 38 23.3 33.2 29.7 45.7 52.7 71.2 69.4 19.9 9 18 15 7.5 0.20 kg
8256C246..8256C253 (in) 2.66 1.49 0.92 1.31 1.18 1.8 2.07 2.8 2.73 0.79 0.35 0.70 0.59 0.29 0.44 (Lbs)
(1)
Incl. coil(s) and connector(s).
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