KURODA RCS2413-01-D24L-Z Solenoid Valve

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RCS2413-01-D24L-Z Product Description

The KURODA RCS2413-01-D24L-Z is a high-performance directional control solenoid valve from KURODA's renowned Fontal Series, engineered for seamless integration into modern smart factory pneumatic automation systems. Operating on a DC 24V coil (D24L) with a Z-type connector interface, this valve is purpose-built for environments where real-time control, fieldbus connectivity, and deterministic response are non-negotiable. Whether deployed on a standalone manifold or embedded within a multi-axis pneumatic island connected to a PLC or distributed I/O network, the RCS2413-01-D24L-Z delivers the switching precision and electrical compatibility that industrial data-link architectures demand.

In today's connected factory, a solenoid valve is no longer a passive actuator — it is an active node in the plant-wide data chain. The RCS2413-01-D24L-Z is designed to operate within fieldbus-integrated valve manifolds that communicate directly with DeviceNet, CC-Link, EtherNet/IP, and PROFIBUS-DP gateway modules, enabling the PLC controller to issue valve switching commands, read coil status feedback, and log cycle counts — all over a single industrial network cable. This transforms pneumatic actuation from a blind mechanical function into a transparent, monitorable, and remotely diagnosable process step.

The RCS2413-01-D24L-Z sits at the intersection of pneumatic actuation and digital control, making it a critical link in the smart factory data flow. In a typical deployment, field sensors — such as cylinder position sensors, pressure transducers, or flow meters — feed real-time process signals into a remote I/O module or directly into a distributed I/O rack connected to the plant PLC. The PLC — whether a Mitsubishi MELSEC Q-series, OMRON NX/NJ Sysmac, or Siemens S7-1500 — processes these signals and issues valve switching commands to the RCS2413-01-D24L-Z via a KURODA Fontal Series fieldbus manifold block equipped with a DeviceNet or CC-Link communication module.

This fieldbus manifold architecture eliminates the need for individual point-to-point wiring between the PLC output card and each solenoid coil. Instead, a single DeviceNet drop cable or CC-Link station cable connects the entire valve island to the network trunk, dramatically reducing cabinet wiring complexity and enabling the PLC to poll valve status — open, closed, coil fault — at every scan cycle. The valve switching data is simultaneously available to the SCADA system via OPC-UA server running on the PLC or an edge gateway, where operators can visualize pneumatic circuit states on an HMI panel in real time.

For multi-axis pneumatic systems — such as pick-and-place robots, conveyor diverters, or clamping fixtures — the RCS2413-01-D24L-Z can be grouped with companion valves from the Fontal RCS24 series on a shared manifold, allowing the PLC to coordinate complex multi-step sequences with millisecond-level timing precision. When integrated with a servo drive system or motion controller managing the mechanical axes, the pneumatic valve switching events can be synchronized with servo position triggers, creating a fully coordinated electro-pneumatic motion profile.

At the network layer, an industrial managed Ethernet switch — such as those supporting PROFINET or EtherNet/IP — connects the PLC, HMI, SCADA server, and edge computing gateway into a unified plant network. The edge gateway aggregates valve cycle data, coil energization timestamps, and fault events, forwarding them to the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) or cloud analytics platform for OEE calculation, predictive maintenance scheduling, and production traceability. A PROFIBUS-DP to EtherNet/IP gateway can bridge legacy pneumatic islands — including older KURODA Fontal manifolds — into the modern Ethernet backbone, ensuring no data island is left behind in the digitization roadmap.

Power distribution to the valve coil is managed through a 24VDC industrial power supply with sufficient current capacity for the manifold's total coil load. Proper power rail design — including surge protection and redundant power feeds for critical valve stations — ensures that the RCS2413-01-D24L-Z maintains switching reliability even during transient load events on the factory floor. Coil status monitoring via the fieldbus gateway provides immediate alarm feedback to the SCADA system if a coil open-circuit or short-circuit fault is detected, enabling maintenance teams to respond before unplanned downtime occurs.

Protocol Fragmentation: Many production sites operate a mix of DeviceNet, CC-Link, and PROFIBUS pneumatic islands alongside newer EtherNet/IP or PROFINET PLCs. The KURODA Fontal Series manifold system supports multiple fieldbus communication modules on the same mechanical manifold body, allowing the RCS2413-01-D24L-Z to be deployed across heterogeneous network environments without replacing the valve hardware — only the communication module changes.

Data Islands in Pneumatic Systems: Traditional solenoid valve installations provide no feedback to the control system — the PLC sends an output signal and assumes the valve switched. By integrating the RCS2413-01-D24L-Z into a fieldbus manifold with coil status feedback, engineers gain bidirectional data visibility: command sent, valve confirmed, cycle logged. This closes the data gap between the PLC output and the physical actuator, enabling true closed-loop pneumatic diagnostics.

Remote Monitoring and Alarm Tracking: In unmanned or lights-out manufacturing environments, the ability to remotely monitor valve coil health, switching frequency, and fault history is essential. The fieldbus-integrated RCS2413-01-D24L-Z manifold reports coil fault alarms directly to the SCADA alarm management system, where maintenance engineers can acknowledge, escalate, and track resolution — all without physical access to the control cabinet.

Production Line Transparency and System Expansion: As production lines scale, adding additional pneumatic axes is straightforward with the Fontal Series modular manifold design. New valve stations — including additional RCS2413-01-D24L-Z units — can be added to the manifold without rewiring the fieldbus connection, and the PLC program simply maps the new I/O addresses. This plug-and-expand architecture supports agile manufacturing line reconfigurations with minimal engineering downtime.

Q1: What fieldbus protocols does the KURODA RCS2413-01-D24L-Z support for PLC integration? The RCS2413-01-D24L-Z itself is a solenoid valve coil; fieldbus connectivity is provided by the KURODA Fontal Series manifold communication module. Supported protocols include DeviceNet, CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, EtherNet/IP, and PROFIBUS-DP, depending on the manifold gateway module selected. This allows integration with Mitsubishi MELSEC, OMRON Sysmac, Siemens S7, and Rockwell ControlLogix PLC platforms without additional protocol converters.

Q2: How does the Z-type connector affect network wiring and cabinet design? The Z-type (DIN 43650 Form A compatible) connector on the RCS2413-01-D24L-Z provides a standardized, tool-free coil connection that supports both individual lead wires and pre-assembled connector cables. In fieldbus manifold installations, the coil connectors are typically pre-wired to the manifold's internal bus, so the Z-type interface ensures reliable coil-to-manifold electrical contact with vibration resistance — critical for maintaining signal integrity in high-cycle pneumatic applications.

Q3: Can the RCS2413-01-D24L-Z be monitored via SCADA or HMI without a dedicated gateway? Yes, when installed on a KURODA Fontal Series fieldbus manifold connected to a PLC with OPC-UA server capability (e.g., Siemens S7-1500 with OPC-UA enabled, or OMRON NX with Sysmac Studio OPC-UA configuration), valve coil status data is automatically available to SCADA systems such as Wonderware, iFIX, or WinCC via the OPC-UA data path — no additional gateway hardware is required.

Q4: What warranty and pre-shipment testing does the RCS2413-01-D24L-Z include? All KURODA RCS2413-01-D24L-Z units supplied by NANKMOS carry a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects in coil, body, and sealing components. Each unit undergoes pre-shipment functional testing including coil resistance verification, switching response check, and leak-rate inspection before dispatch. In-stock units are available for immediate shipment, with lead time confirmation provided at order placement for high-volume requirements.