Festo MPA-L-FB-VI Description

Description

Pneumatic MPA−L

Valve terminal

Type:

MPA−L−MPM−VI

MPA−L−FB−VI

Description

556 354

en 1008NH

[722 279]

MPA−L valve terminal

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Original de. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Edition en 1008NH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Designation P.BE−MPAL−EN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OrderNo. 556 354. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E (Festo AG&Co. KG, D73726 Esslingen, Federal Republic of Germany, 2010)

Internet:http://www.festo.com

E−Mail: service_international@festo.com

The copying, distribution and utilization of this document as

well as the communication of its contents to others without

express authorization is prohibited. Offenders will be held

liable for the payment of damages. All rights are reserved,

in particular the right to carry out patent, registered design

or ornamental design registration.

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TÜV®is a registered trade mark of the respective trademark owner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

in certain countries.

VDE®is a registered trade mark of the respective trademark owner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

in certain countries.

Torx®is a registered trade mark of the respective manufacturer in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

certain countries.

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Contents

Intended use VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Areas of application and approval by authorities VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Target group VIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service VIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Structure of this manual VIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Important user instructions IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Terms and abbreviations XI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1. Overview of components 1−1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1 The valve terminal MPA−L 1−3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 Valve terminal design 1−4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 Electrical multi−pin connection 1−5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3.1 Versions of the connector 1−6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3.2 Versions of the IP protection class 1−7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4 Electrical connection via CPX terminal 1−8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5 Description of components 1−9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5.1 Valves 1−9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5.2 Main and additional power supply 1−10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5.3 Pilot air supply 1−11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5.4 Exhaust air 1−13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5.5 Sub−bases and pressure zone separation 1−13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5.6 Vertical stacking 1−15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5.7 Pressure regulating plates 1−16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.6 Connecting elements 1−20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.7 Display and control elements 1−22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.7.1 Identification system" (as per catalogue) 1−23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.7.2 Manual override (MO) 1−23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.7.3 Pressure regulator 1−24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.7.4 Switching status displays for valves 1−25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Mounting 2−1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1 General instructions on mounting/dismantling 2−3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.2 Installation/removal on an H−rails 2−4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3 Wall installation/removal 2−9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3.1 Standard mounting points of the valve terminal 2−9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3.2 Additional mountings of the valve terminal 2−11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4 Fitting/removing optional inscription label holders 2−13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Installation 3−1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1 Compressed air preparation 3−3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1.1 Operation with unlubricated compressed air 3−3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1.2 Operation with lubricated compressed air 3−3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2 General instructions on installation 3−6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 Connecting the valve terminal MPA−L 3−7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3.1 Pilot control of the solenoid coils (pilot air supply) 3−7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3.2 Valve terminal M PA−L with pressure zone separation 3−8 . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3.3 Setting the pressure regulating valve 3−10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3.4 Vacuum/low pressure operation 3−11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4 Connecting the pneumatic lines 3−13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4.1 Installation/replacement of the threadless cartridges 3−15 . . . . . . . . . .

3.4.2 Laying the tubing 3−18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4.3 Common pneumatic lines 3−20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5 Connecting the electric cables 3−21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.6 Address assignment of the valves 3−24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.6.1 Valve terminal M PA−L with multi−pin plug connection 3−28 . . . . . . . . . . .

3.6.2 Valve terminal M PA−L with CPX terminal 3−28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Commissioning 4−1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1 General Information 4−3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1.1 Prior to commissioning 4−3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1.2 Pressure build−up in the overall supply 4−3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2 Checking the valves and the valve/actuator combination 4−6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3 Mounting/removing the optional manual override cover cap 4−11 . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.4 Troubleshooting 4−13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4.1 Switching status indicator of the solenoid coils 4−13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4.2 Impairment of functions 4−13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4.3 Operating states of the pneumatic system 4−15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. Conversion and maintenance 5−1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1 General preventive action 5−3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.2 Maintaining the valve terminal MPA−L 5−4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.2.1 Clean or replace flat plate silencer 5−4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.2.2 Replacing valves or cover plates 5−5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3 Conversion of the MPA−L valve terminal 5−7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3.1 Tie rod system 5−7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3.2 Exchange sub−base, supply plate or extend or exchange

right−hand end plate 5−11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3.3 Replace the electronic module 5−14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3.4 Conversion between ducted and unducted exhaust air 5−15 . . . . . . . . .

5.3.5 Conversion between internal and external pilot air supply 5−16 . . . . . . .

5.3.6 Conver ting the valve terminal MPA−L to different pressure zones 5−18 .

5.3.7 Conversion of the left−hand end plate of IP40 on IP65 cover 5−19 . . . . .

5.3.8 Conversion of the outlet direction of the multi−pin cable 5−19 . . . . . . . .

5.3.9 Conversion of the end plate between multi−pin and

CPX connection 5−22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.4 Replace the pneumatic interface 5−24

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A. Technical appendix A−1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.1 Technical data A−3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.2 Festo accessories A−12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Supplementary overview of components B−1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B.1 Overview of valve position components B−3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Index C−1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Intended use

The MPA valve terminals are intended for fitting into a

machine or automated system and must be used exclusively

as follows:

In industrial applications

In original status without unauthorised modifications.

Only the conversions or modifications described in the

documentation supplied with the product are permitted.

In perfect technical condition

If used together with additional commercially available com

ponents, such as actuators, the specified limits for pressures,

temperatures, electrical data, torques etc. must be observed.

In addition to the safety instructions in this manual always

observe the regulations of the trade associations and the

German Technical Control Board (TÜV) and the VDE condi

tions or corresponding national conditions on−site.

Areas of application and approval by authorities

The product fulfils the requirements of the EU directives and

is marked with the CE marking symbol.

Standards and test values, which the product must comply

with and fulfil, can be found in the section A.1 Technical

data". The product−relevant EC directive can be found in the

declaration of conformity.

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Target group

This manual is intended exclusively for technicians trained in

control and automation technology.

Service

Please consult your local Festo repair service if you have any

technical problems.

Structure of this manual

This manual contains general basic information on fitting,

installing and commissioning the valve terminal MPA−L, as

well as on its mode of operation.

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Important user instructions

Danger categories

This description contains instructions on the possible dangers

which can arise if the product is not used correctly. These

instructions are marked (Warning, Caution, etc.), printed on

a shaded background and marked additionally with a picto

gram. A distinction is made between the following danger

warnings:

Warning

... means that failure to observe this instruction may result

in serious personal injury or material damage.

Caution

... means that failure to observe this instruction may result

in personal injury or material damage.

Note

... means that failure to observe this instruction may result

in material damage.

Additionally, the following pictogram designates text passages,

which describe activities with electrostatically sensitive devices:

Electrostatically sensitive devices: inappropriate handling can

result in damage to components.

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Identification of special information

The following pictograms designate text passages that

contain special information.

Pictograms

Information:

Recommendations, tips and references to other sources of

information.

Accessories:

Information on necessary or useful accessories for the

Festo product.

Environment:

Information on environmentally friendly use of Festo

products.

Text designations

·Bullet points indicate activities that may be carried out

in any sequence.

1. Numerals indicate activities that must be carried out in

the sequence specified.

 Arrowheads indicate general listings.

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Terms and abbreviations

The following product−specific terms and abbreviations are

used in this manual:

Term/abbreviation Meaning

Blanking plate Plate without valve function for sealing vacant valve positions on

sub−bases (vacant position).

Cartridge fitting Plug connector for connection of the power supply cables to the valve

terminal

Components Common term for pneumatic interface, multipin sub−base, exhaust

plate, silencer, pneumatic sub−base or pneumatic supply plate, end

plate, pressure regulator plate, solenoid valve and cover plate

Electronics module Module in the sub−base with an LED and solenoid coil management

End plate Extreme right−hand plate with/without connections for power and

pilot pressure and exhaust air, and extreme left−hand plate with multi−

pin plug connection and CPX terminal as well as holes for H−rail and

wall mountings.

Exhaust plate Plate for ducted exhaust with connection 3/5

MO Manual override

MPA1 Sizes of the solenoid valves: MPA1 = 10 mm wide

Multi−pin plug connection Electrical connection for controlling the valve terminal MPA−L

Pneumatic interface The pneumatic interface is the interface between the modular

electrical peripherals of the CPX terminal and the MPA−L pneumatics

Pneumatic module Module consisting of pneumatic Sub−base, electronics module,

solenoid valves or cover plates

Solenoid valves Monostable solenoid valve with a solenoid coil, double−solenoid or

mid−position valves with two solenoid coils and additional variants

Sub−base Plate with working lines 2 and 4 for the mounting of valves and verti

cal stackings

Supply plate Plate for (additional) supply of compressed air to the solenoid valves,

e.g. with several pressure zones.

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Term/abbreviation Meaning

Valve terminal MPA−L Modular performance valve manifolds light valve terminal (Type 34)

multi−pin plug connection or for CPX−Terminal

Vertical stacking Pneumatic components that are installed between the sub−base and

the solenoid valve

Tab.0/1: Product−specific terms and abbreviations

Overview of components

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Chapter 1

1. Overview of components

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