The 2 position or 2 way Solenoid Valves are normally closed, direct acting solenoid valves and do not require a minimum differential pressure to operate. As shown in the diagram below, when the coil is de-energized (left diagram), the plunger rests on the main orifice and is held in place by the plunger spring force, sealing the valve. When the coil is energized (right diagram), magnetni dvig dviga bat in omogoča, da delovni medij teče skozi odprtino . Delovni medij in smer pretoka sta navedena v vijolični v diagramu .

