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BURKERT 20112418 Type 8652 AirLINE 8-Slot Valve Island with Industrial Ethernet and AirLINE Quick Adapter

BURKERT 20112418 (Type 8652 AirLINE) is an 8-slot pneumatic valve island with Industrial Ethernet, AirLINE Quick aluminium adapter plate, 16 digital inputs, and ATEX/IECEx Zone 2 approvals.

BURKERT 20112418 Type 8652 AirLINE 8-Slot Valve Island with Industrial Ethernet and AirLINE Quick Adapter

BURKERT 20112418 Type 8652 AirLINE valve island overview

BURKERT 20112418 Type 8652 AirLINE is an 8-station modular pneumatic valve island designed for process automation environments. Configured as an 8-bank manifold assembly, it features five dual 3/2-way normally closed solenoid valve slices (Circuit Function C), one 5/3-way solenoid valve slice with middle position ventilated (Circuit Function M), and two reserved valve stations fitted with blind plates. Pneumatic process interfacing is handled via nickel-plated brass push-in fittings: D10 mm supply ports and D6 mm working ports, integrated into an AirLINE Quick anodised aluminium floor adapter plate. Communication is powered by an integrated ME43 fieldbus gateway providing Industrial Ethernet connectivity (PROFINET IO, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, and CC-Link IE Field Basic) via dual RJ45 ports. Two electronic modules provide 16 on-board digital inputs for direct limit switch and sensor monitoring. The valve island operates from -1 bar to 10 bar nominal pressure with 3 bar to 10 bar internal auxiliary pilot air, operates on 24 V DC, and is certified for ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22 hazardous locations.

Valve Island Setup and Station Allocation ​

Article 20112418 is delivered fully assembled with the following slot population across its 8 valve stations:

Valve PositionComponent TypeCircuit FunctionDescription
Position 1Solenoid Valve Type 6534CF-C2x 3/2-way, servo-controlled, NC, with manual override
Position 2Solenoid Valve Type 6534CF-C2x 3/2-way, servo-controlled, NC, with manual override
Position 3Solenoid Valve Type 6534CF-C2x 3/2-way, servo-controlled, NC, with manual override
Position 4Solenoid Valve Type 6534CF-C2x 3/2-way, servo-controlled, NC, with manual override
Position 5Solenoid Valve Type 6534CF-C2x 3/2-way, servo-controlled, NC, with manual override
Position 6Solenoid Valve Type 6534CF-M5/3-way, middle position ventilated, with manual override
Position 7Blind Plate—Unpopulated station blanking plate
Position 8Blind Plate—Unpopulated station blanking plate

Technical Specifications ​

Specification ParameterTechnical Data
Valve Island TypeType 8652 AirLINE
Article Number20112418
Base Configuration8 valve slots (8 PCE)
Width per Station11 mm
Body MaterialPolyamide (PA)
Seal MaterialNBR and PUR
Adapter Plate MaterialAnodised aluminium (AirLINE Quick)
Connection Fittings MaterialBrass (nickel-plated)
Pressure Range (Nominal)-1 bar to 10 bar (Vac to 10 bar)
Auxiliary Pilot AirInternal supply, 3 bar to 10 bar
Nominal Flow Rate QNn (Air)310 l/min (at +20 °C, 6 bar inlet pressure, 1 bar differential pressure)
Operating Voltage24 V DC (±10%, residual ripple 1 Vss)
Nominal Power per Valve0.7 W (0.175 W after electronic power reduction)
Nominal Current per Valve29 mA (10 mA after electronic power reduction)
Electrical Protection ClassClass III according to DIN EN 61140, VDE 0140
Operating MediumLubricated or oil-free compressed dry air, neutral gases
Compressed Air QualityISO 8573-1:2010, Class 7.4.4 (5 µm filtration recommended)
Ambient Temperature-10 °C to +55 °C
Medium Temperature-10 °C to +55 °C
Storage Temperature-20 °C to +60 °C
Degree of ProtectionIP20 standalone; IP65 inside closed control cabinet with AirLINE Quick
Explosion ProtectionATEX / IECEx Zone 2/22 (II 3G Ex ec IIC Gc / II 3D Ex tc IIIC Dc)
Type Rating (NEMA 250)Type 4X in closed enclosures (with stainless steel hardware)

AirLINE Quick Adapter System ​

BURKERT 20112418 Type 8652 AirLINE Quick anodised aluminium adapter plate

AirLINE Quick integrates the valve terminal directly into the base or side wall of a control cabinet. Pneumatic supply and exhaust lines, as well as working lines leading to process actuators, route straight through the cabinet floor. This design minimizes cabinet internal tubing, eliminates bulkhead feedthrough adapters, and enables the use of smaller control enclosures.

Interface FeatureSpecification
Adapter Plate ConstructionAnodised aluminium
Supply and Exhaust Ports (1, 3, 5)Push-in connector D10 mm, brass
Working Ports (2, 4)Push-in connector D6 mm, brass
Mounting LocationControl cabinet floor or control cabinet wall
Fastening HardwareM5 screws DIN 6912 (screw set 308661)

Electrical and Fieldbus Interfaces ​

Power supply and communication lines are wired to pluggable spring-loaded terminals, separating electronics power from valve actuation coils.

Communication and Display Power Supply (5-Pin Spring-Loaded Terminal) ​

Terminal PinConductor ColourSignal Assignment
1Red24 V DC
2WhiteCAN_H (büS connection)
3GreenShielding
4BlueCAN_L (büS connection)
5Black0 V DC (GND)

Pneumatic Valve Power Supply (2-Pin Spring-Loaded Terminal) ​

Terminal PinConductor ColourSignal Assignment
1RedAUX 24 V DC
2Black0 V DC (GND)

Fieldbus Protocol Compatibility

The integrated ME43 fieldbus gateway supports Industrial Ethernet protocols selectable in software: PROFINET IO, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, and CC-Link IE Field Basic. Network connection is made via two 100BASE-TX RJ45 ports (X1 and X2) enabling line and star topologies.

BURKERT 20112418 Type 8652 Industrial Ethernet dual RJ45 interface

RJ45 PinSignal AssignmentFunction Description
1TX+Transmit data +
2TX-Transmit data -
3RX+Receive data +
4N.C.Not connected
5N.C.Not connected
6RX-Receive data -
7N.C.Not connected
8N.C.Not connected

Digital Input Modules (16 DI) ​

BURKERT 20112418 Type 8652 electronic module with digital inputs

Article 20112418 is equipped with two 8DI electronic modules, providing a total of 16 digital input channels for monitoring valve position sensors or limit switches directly on the valve island.

Electronic ParameterValue / Characteristic
Channel Count16 DI (2x 8DI modules)
Sensor Compatibility2-wire sensors (10–30 V), 3-wire PNP sensors, mechanical switches
Sensor Supply Voltage24 V DC (max. 30 mA per input)
Switching ThresholdsV_OFF = 0 to 5 V; V_ON = 10 to 30 V
Input Current at V_ONMax. 5.7 mA per channel (typical at 24 V DC)
Input Impedance> 4 kΩ
Diagnostic FunctionsOpen-circuit detection (2-wire), short-circuit detection (3-wire)
Galvanic IsolationNone (all channels share common reference potential)
Maximum Cable Length< 30 m
Wire Cross-Section≤ 1.5 mm²
Sensor Operating State3-Wire Sensor2-Wire SensorMechanical Limit Switch
Sensor ActuatedXXX
Sensor Not ActuatedXXX
Short Circuit DetectionX——
Wire Break Detection—X—

Network Topology and System Integration ​

BURKERT 20112418 Type 8652 Industrial Ethernet network topology example

Type 8652 valve islands operating on Industrial Ethernet can serve as master nodes within a process network. Downstream büS valve terminals (sub-islands) connect over CANopen-based büS wiring, allowing multiple valve manifolds to share a single Ethernet IP address and PLC connection point.

Configuration, commissioning, parameter setting, and diagnostics are performed through the Bürkert Communicator software (Type 8920) connected via a USB büS interface (Article 772426). The software displays diagnostic messages in plain text and symbols, mirroring the on-board LC display.

Explosion Protection and Operating Restrictions ​

Article 20112418 carries ATEX and IECEx component certification for use in Zone 2 gas and Zone 22 dust hazardous locations:

  • ATEX Certificate: BVS 20 ATEX E 031 U
  • ATEX Gas / Dust Marking: II 3G Ex ec IIC Gc / II 3D Ex tc IIIC Dc
  • IECEx Certificate: IECEx BVS 20.0024 U
  • IECEx Marking: Ex ec IIC Gc / Ex tc IIIC Dc

Hazardous Location Safety Requirements

  • Install the valve island inside a suitable enclosure: minimum IP54 for gas atmospheres (type of protection "ec") and minimum IP6X for dust atmospheres (type of protection "tc"), in an environment of at least pollution degree 2 according to IEC 60664-1.
  • Do not connect or disconnect electrical terminals (24 V supply, digital inputs, fieldbus connectors) while energized in an explosive atmosphere.
  • Hot Swap functionality is prohibited while an explosive atmosphere is present unless the area has been demonstrated and certified as non-hazardous by qualified personnel.
  • Transient protection must be installed to ensure supply voltage does not exceed 140% of the nominal peak voltage.

Dimensions and Control Cabinet Installation ​

BURKERT 20112418 Type 8652 dimensions and mounting layout for 8-fold variant

Valve Island VariantDimension A [mm]Dimension B [mm]Fastening Holes Cmn
4-fold66—4x M531
8-fold (Article 20112418)351118x M572
12-fold7715410x M5113

For 8-slot models, mounting pitch B is 111 mm, offset A is 35 mm, with 8x M5 fastening screws securing the manifold to the AirLINE Quick cut-out plate. When installing inside the control cabinet, observe clearance from the cabinet front door and rear wall to ensure accessibility for maintenance and service.

Spare Parts and Ordering Numbers ​

DescriptionValve Function / Port SizeArticle Number
Solenoid valve Type 65342x 3/2-way CF-C (NC), 4 mm orifice301374 (Spare kit: REF 296031)
Solenoid valve Type 65345/3-way CF-M (ventilated mid-position)301379 (Spare kit: REF 296035)
Dummy valve plateBlind plate with screws335779 (Spare kit: REF 327614)
Electronic module with DI8 digital inputs display module384872
Electronic module without DIDisplay module without digital inputs384873
5-pin spring-loaded terminal plugCommunication and display power supply920180
2-pin spring-loaded terminal plugPneumatic valve auxiliary power supply920442
Fieldbus gateway Type ME43Industrial Ethernet gateway module301799
AirLINE Quick screw set10x M5x10 A2 DIN 6912 screws308661
AirLINE Quick 8-fold height adapterHeight adjustment without intermediate supply754960
AirLINE Quick 8-fold retaining plateCabinet exterior plate without intermediate supply60005566
AirLINE Quick 8-fold blind plateBlanking plate without intermediate supply754965