Product Data Sheet

PDS-03-09-89-3047-EN Rev. 1
March 2022

Biffi Pneumatic Quick Exhaust Valve

The Pneumatic Quick Exhaust Valve (QEV) is a 3/2 valve with high exhaust capacity, fast response and stability, featuring one inlet
port (P), one cylinder port (A) and one exhaust port (R).

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Product Overview Technical Data

When the pneumatic QEV is fed with proper air pressure, Supply Pressure: 0 - 12 barg
the exhaust port is closed by internal diaphragm and
„ Working Medium: Instrument air, sweet gas
the inlet port is connected to cylinder by flexure of
internal diaphragm. Special version for sour gas
„ Seal Materials according to DIN/ISO 1629:
When the pneumatic QEV is not fed, the cylinder port is
— FKM/FPM (Viton®) with a working temperature from
connected to the exhaust port and the cylinder is quickly
-20 °C to +180 °C
depressurized. In the Bypass version, the cylinder port is in
communication with the supply port. The Bypass function — MFQ (Fluorosilicone) with a working temperature from
prevents hunting on actuator operation for modulating -60 °C to+100 °C
application. The Bypass can be excluded. — Special version (ask to factory)

Performances
General Application
Table 1. CV values in accordance to EN1267
Highly reliable and field proven components for low
pressure applications. performed with water
Model CV supply CV exhaust
2P.28.J.3.A.3.5.Y.Z 2.20 6.60
Approvals 2P.28.J.3.A.4.5.Y.Z 2.20 18.8
IEC 61508-1 to 7:2010 - suitable for use in SIL 3 2P.28.J.3.A.5.5.Y.Z 9.72 18.8

CU TR 012/2011 - certification for the safety

Table 2. Exhaust Capacity
of the equipment in
explosionproof environment Exhaust time (s) 500 l tank
Model
(from 6 to 0.5 bar)
CU TR 010/2011 - certification for the safety
2P.28.J.3.A.3.x.y.z 50 s
of machinery
2P.28.J.3.A.4.x.y.z 27 s
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC 2P.28.J.3.A.5.x.y.z 27 s
PED Directive 2014/68/EU
ATEX Directive 2014/34/UE

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Accessories
The pneumatic quick exhaust valve can be supplied, on request, complete with dust excluder and with exhaust flow regulator.

Without By-Pass

A A A

A A A
P R P R P R
2P . 283 . F - With Filter 2P . 283 . D - With Exhaust
2P . 283 . A - Standard Version
Flow Regulator + Filter
P A R P A R P A R
With By-Pass

A A A
P R P R P R

P R P R P R
2P . 287 . A - Standard Version 2P . 287 . F - With Filter 2P . 287 . D - With Exhaust
Flow Regulator + Filter

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Dimensional

A - Cylinder Port A P - Supply Port

R P
Bypass
Setting Screw
R - Exhaust Port

P R
15
(Only for version
with bypass)

Table 3.
Size
(refer to
P A R B C D E F G Weight
coding
column W)
3 1/2" NPT 1/2" NPT 1/2" NPT 69 mm 50.5 mm 42 mm 36 mm 21 mm 21 mm 0.7 Kg

3 with bypass 1/2" NPT 1/2" NPT 1/2" NPT 80 mm 60 mm 40 mm 47 mm 30 mm 20 mm 0.7 Kg

4 1/2" NPT 1" NPT 1" NPT 108 mm 94 mm 70 mm 60 mm 46 mm 35 mm 1.82 Kg

5 1" NPT 1" NPT 1" NPT 108 mm 94 mm 70 mm 60 mm 46 mm 35 mm 1.82 Kg

5 with bypass 1" NPT 1" NPT 1" NPT 108 mm 94 mm 70 mm 60 mm 46 mm 35 mm 1.82 Kg

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Ordering Code

Model 2 P . 2 8 J . K . W . X . Y . Z
3 - Version without bypass
7 - Version with bypass

A - Standard Version
D - With Exhaust Flow Regulator + Filter
F - With Filter
* - Refer to Final book DRW description
** - Special versions on request

3 - 1/2" NPT Connections

4 - 1/2" NPT - 1" NPT Connections
5 - 1" NPT Connections

5 - Body in SS316 material

0 - STD Diaphragm
3 - Blind Diaphragm

0 - FKM/FPM (Viton®) Seals

8 - MFQ (Fluorosilicone) Seals
** - Special versions on request

Note:
- Coding Chart K and Z
Option **, please contact factory if you have specific needs or clarifications not covered by the PDS.
- Coding Chart Y
Option 0, normally used as a general purpose (standard air discharge action)
Option 3, normally used when present Positioner and/or double exhaust stroking time capability.

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