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Festo MPAL-VI Original Instructions Manual

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MPAL-VI
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Pneumatics
556354
2017-07a
[8025680]

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  • Page 1 Valve terminal MPAL-VI Description Pneumatics 556354 2017-07a [8025680]...
  • Page 2 Text designations: • Activities that may be carried out in any order 1. Activities that should be carried out in the order stated – General lists è Result of an action/References to more detailed information Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a –...
  • Page 3 Cover cap for manual override VAMC-L1-CD ......Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 4 ..........4.2.2 Commissioning the pneumatic components with manual override ... Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
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  • Page 7: Further Relevant Documents

    Mounting the cover caps VAMC-L1-CD instructions Assembly VMPAL-LW Using the releasing tool for electrical interlinking instructions Tab. 1 Documents relating to the product Service Contact your regional Festo contact person if you have technical questions è www.festo.com. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 8: Product Labelling

    October November December Tab. 4 Production month Specified standards Version status IEC 60204-1:2005-10 EN 60529:1991-10 ISO 228-1:2000-09 EN 61000-6-2:2005-08 ISO 5599-1:2001-08 EN 61000-6-4:2007-01 + A1:2011-02 ISO 8573-1:2010-04 DIN 51524-1…3:2006-04 Tab. 5 Specified standards Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 9: Safety

    • Never unplug or plug in a product when it is energised! • Observe the handling specifications for electrostatically sensitive devices. Intended use Valve terminal MPAL-VI is intended for installation in machines and automation technology systems and must be used exclusively as follows: – In perfect technical condition –...

  • Page 10: Requirements Of Specialised Personnel

    Technical Data è Appendix A.1. Product-relevant EC directives are itemised in the declaration of conformity. Certificates and declaration of conformity for the product è www.festo.com/sp The product fulfils the requirements of EU directives and is marked with the CE marking.

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    – Reversible operation with compressed air supply via connections (3), (5) and exhaust via port (1) – Low-pressure operation at 0 … 3 bar Further information on the valve operating modes è Appendix B Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 12: Overview Of Components

    Sub-base with electrical interlinking module or blanking plates and valve or blanking plate Vertical stacking Right end plate Fig. 2.1 Electrical connection and pneumatic components on the valve terminal - example Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 13: Electrical Connection

    è Tab. 2.1. Each solenoid coil occupies a pin on the multi- pin plug connection. Multi-pin plug connection Multi-pin connection cable (here: Sub-D connector with 25 pins) (here: with IP65/67 cover) Fig. 2.2 Electrical connection for the valve terminal via multi-pin plug - example Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 14 Sub-D connector with 9 pins Sub-D connector with 25 pins Sub-D connector with 44 pins Terminal strip with 33 pins Flat cable plug connector with 40 pins Tab. 2.1 Types of plugs on the multi-pin connection Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 15: Cpx Terminal

    32 solenoid coils can be controlled. CPX bus node Optional: other CPX modules Pneumatic interface Left end plate on the CPX terminal Fig. 2.3 Electrical connection of valve terminal via CPX terminal - example Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 16: I-Port/Io-Link Interface

    A bus node CTEU is mounted on an electrical sub-base. The electrical sub-base is connected to the end plate with I-Port/IO-Link interface by a connecting cable. This connecting cable must not be longer than 20 m. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 17: Pneumatic Components

    Two single solenoid 3/2-way valves, normally closed, pneumatic spring return Two single solenoid 3/2-way valves, normally closed, mechanical spring return Two 3/2 polymer poppet valves, normally closed, mechanical spring return Blanking plate for sealing an unused valve position Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 18 (4), pneumatic spring return Tab. 2.3 ID codes of the valves – Display and operating elements è Chap. 2.6.3 – Circuit symbol è Appendix B.1 – Pressure ranges è Appendix A.1.3 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 19: Supply Module

    The exhaust air plate for ducted exhaust air can be used in reversible mode to supply pressure. – Main and auxiliary power supply è Chap. 2.8.1 – Exhaust air è Chap. 2.8.2 – Pressure zone formation è Chap. 2.8.6 – Address assignment è Chap.2.9 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 20: Right End Plates

    – Exhausting of pilot air (82/84) via a silencer or as ducted exhaust air – Main and auxiliary power supply è Chap. 2.8.1 – Exhaust air è Chap. 2.8.2 – Pilot air supply è Chap. 2.8.4 – Pressure zone formation è Chap. 2.8.6 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 21: Sub-Bases

    As an alternative to the individual sub-bases, 4 sub-bases of the same size can be combined with one another (size 10 mm or size 14 mm). These 4 sub-bases are connected by a 4-way electrical interlinking module and are screwed together. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 22 Ducts (3) and (5) separated VMPAL-AP-…-T135 Duct (1) separated Ducts (3) and (5) separated Tab. 2.4 Variants of the sub-bases with pressure zone separation – Pressure zone formation è Chap. 2.8.6 – Address assignment è Chap.2.9 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 23: Pressure Regulator Plates

    A 0.5 … 6 bar Reversible pressure regulator 0.5 … 10 bar MPA2 plate B 0.5 … 6 bar Pressure gauge for pressure regulator plate Tab. 2.5 ID codes for pressure regulator plates Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 24 – Mounting of the pressure regulator plates è Assembly instructions VMPA…-B8-R…C2-C… Examples of pressure control Pressure regulator Pressure regulator plate Valve Sub-base Fig. 2.9 Pressure control with a B pressure regulator - example Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 25 Product overview Reversible pressure regulator Pressure regulator plate Reversible operated valve Sub-base Fig. 2.10 Pressure control with a reversible B pressure regulator - example Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 26: Vertical Pressure Shut-Off Plate

    The vertical supply plate is available for the 20 mm size. – Main and auxiliary power supply è Chap. 2.8.1 – Switching symbols for the vertical supply plate è Appendix B, Tab. B.8 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 27: Fixed Flow Restrictor

    Fixed flow restrictors are available for the 10 mm size. – Installation of the fixed flow restrictor è Assembly instructions VMPA1-FT-NW…-10 – Flow rates with fixed flow restrictor è Appendix A, Tab. A.5 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 28: Check Valves

    (3) and (5). Per duct, either a fixed flow restrictor or a check valve can be installed. – Mounting of the check valves è Assembly instructions VMPA…RV Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 29: Connecting Components

    2.5.2 Electrical connecting components Multi-pin plug connection Earth terminal (here: Sub-D connector with 25 pins) for connection to functional earth Fig. 2.16 Electrical connecting components on the valve terminal with multi-pin plug connection Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 30 Fig. 2.17 Electrical connection components on the valve terminal with I-Port/IO-Link interface Valve terminal with CPX terminal: – Information about the electrical connecting components è System description of the CPX terminal – Information about earthing è Chap. 3.7 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 31: Display And Operating Elements

    Fig. 2.18 Display and operating elements - example of the valve terminal with CPX terminal Information on the display elements of the CPX terminal è can be found in the system description of the CPX terminal Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 32: Left End Plate With I-Port/Io-Link Interface

    Left end plate with I-Port/IO-Link interface Status LED X1 Fig. 2.19 Display components on the left end plate with I-Port/IO-Link interface Statuses of the status LEDs on the left end plate with I-Port/IO-Link interface è Chap. 5.3 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 33: Switching Status Indication Of The Valves

    The manual override should primarily be used when commis­ sioning the pneumatic system in order to check the functional and operational performance of the valve or of the valve-actuator combination. Testing the valves and the valve/actuator combination è Chap.4.2 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 34: Cover Cap For Manual Override Vamc-L1-Cd

    Fig. 2.21 Operating element of the cover cap for the manual override VAMC-L1-CD 2.6.6 Pressure regulator plate Adjusting screw for pressure regulator plate Connection for pressure gauge (rotatable) Pressure gauge (optional) Fig. 2.22 Display and operating elements on the pressure regulator plates - example MPA1 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 35: Vertical Pressure Shut-Off Plate

    Fig. 2.24 Display and connecting components on the pneumatic interface – Number of controllable solenoid coils on the rotary switch è Chap. 2.9.3 – Statuses of fault LEDs on the pneumatic interface è Chap. 5.2 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 36: Inscription System

    VMPAL-ST-AP-… (optional) Mounting the inscription label holder è Chap. 3.2 Inscription label holder for valves, type ASLR-D-L1 (optional) Mounting the inscription label holder è Assembly instructions ASLR-D-L1 Tab. 2.7 Inscription system Accessories è www.festo.com/catalogue Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 37: Functional Description

    Tab. 2.8 Valves compatible with vacuum or low pressure Valves for the switching of vacuum • Install a filter in the suction line to prevent malfunctions caused by foreign matter sucked into the line. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 38: Pilot Air Supply

    è Diagrams in Appendix A, Fig. A.1 … Fig. A.6 Required control pressure at port (12/14) Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 39: Reverse Operation

    – The valve terminal is equipped with valve types that are suitable for reverse operation è Appendix B.1. – The valve terminal is operated with an external pilot air supply. – The operating pressure of the valve terminal is within the range of –0.9 … 8 bar. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 40: Creation Of Pressure Zones

    Pressure zone 3 separation (here: duct (1) and duct (3/5) Right end plate (here: version without separated between pressure zones 1 and 2) lateral ports) Fig. 2.25 Valve terminal with 3 pressure zones - example Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 41 Pressure zone 4 between pressure zones 1 and 2) Right end plate (here: version with side ports (1), (3) and (5) for pressure zone 4) Fig. 2.26 Valve terminal with 4 pressure zones - example Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 42: Vertical Stacking

    Pressure regulator plate, type VMPA…B8-R…C2-C-… è Chap. 2.4.6 Vertical pressure shut-off plate, type VMPA1-HS è Chap. 2.4.7 Vertical supply plate, type VMPA2-VSP-… è Chap. 2.4.8 Tab. 2.11 Vertical stacking Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 43: Address Assignment Of Valve Positions

    Valves with a magnetic coil also occupy the second address of a valve position, if provided. If the left valve terminal was extended from the last valve position, addresses can get reassigned accidentally. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 44 VMPAL-EVAP-10-2-4 occupies 4x2 addresses at each valve position Supply module with electrical interlinking module VMPAL-EVAP-20-SP does not assign any address Fig. 2.27 Address assignment: Valve terminal with multi-pin connection (plan view) – example Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 45 2) 0 V with positive-switching control signals; in the case of negative-switching control signals, connect 24 V; mixed operation is not permitted! Tab. 2.13 Address assignment: valve terminal with multi-pin connection - example Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 46: Valve Terminal With Multi-Pin Plug Connection

    Tab. 2.14 Set the number of solenoid coils that can be actuated Addressing of the pneumatic components of the CPX terminal è System description for CPX terminal, table “Descriptions of the CPX terminal” Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 47: Mounting And Installation

    1. Press the inscription label holder into the recess of the sub-bas until it engages. 2. Press the label into the label holder from above. Label, type IBS-6X10 Label holder, type VMPAL-ST-AP-… Recess in the sub-bas Fig. 3.1 Mounting the inscription label holder Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 48 Mounting and installation Dismounting • Lift inscription label holder off sub-base with a slotted screwdriver. Inscription label holder with label Fig. 3.2 Dismounting the inscription label holder Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 49: General Installation Instructions

    • Only tighten the screws by hand. • Comply with tightening torques. • Secure all of the components without distortion and mechanical tension. • Replace damaged seals. • Keep mounting surfaces clean and dry. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 50: Compressed Air Preparation

    If the system was commissioned with lubricated compressed air, a changeover to unlubricated compressed air is not possible. Operation with unlubricated compressed air protects the environment. Festo pneumatic valves and actuators, if used as intended, require no additional lubrication and still achieve a long service life.
  • Page 51 • Use Festo special oil OFSW-32 or the other oils listed in the Festo catalogue (conforming to DIN 51524-HLP32, basic viscosity 32 CST at 40 °C).

  • Page 52: Preventing Back Pressure

    • Install check valves in common exhaust lines. First valve terminal Central exhaust line (3/5) Common exhaust lines (3/5) Second valve terminal Central control exhaust line (82/84) Common exhaust lines (82/84) Fig. 3.3 Preventing back pressure in common exhaust lines Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 53: Connecting The Pneumatic Lines

    QSPKG10 (MPA1) Cartridge in the sub-base QSPKG14 (MPA14) QSPKG18 (MPA2) 1) Depending on what you have ordered, the valve terminal may already be fitted with cartridges or threaded connectors. Tab. 3.1 Assigning pneumatic connections Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 54: Installing Or Replacing Unthreaded Cartridges

    If the wire clamp on the cartridges are not inserted securely in the end position, cartridges can loosen and be ejected at high speed. • After installation, check that all cartridges are firmly seated. Fig. 3.5 Mounting of wire clamps for positive locking of the cartridges Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 55 Remove the upper part. 2. Using a narrow slotted screwdriver, lever the wire clamp over the detent lugs and remove it. 3. Remove the wire clamp. 4. Remove the old cartridge. 5. Install a new cartridge. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 56: Mounting The Tubing

    Dismounting the tubing connection 1. Label all pneumatic tubing to avoid confusion when reconnecting them. 2. Press down the locking ring of the cartridge, e.g. with a screwdriver or with the Festo releasing tool QSO è Fig. 3.7. 3. Remove the tubing from the cartridge.

  • Page 57: Connecting The Compressed Air Supply

    External pilot air branched off upstream Safety start-up valve (gradual pressure of the safety start-up valve build-up of the complete supply) Fig. 3.8 Valve-actuator combination with slow pressure build-up of the complete system - example Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 58: Creating Pressure Zones

    • Turn the adjusting screw anti-clockwise to decrease the working pressure. Adjusting screw Fig. 3.9 Pressure regulator plate, type VMPA…B8-R…C2-C-… with optional pressure gauge 3.6.4 Checking requirements for vacuum or low-pressure operation Checking requirements for vacuum or low-pressure operation è Chap. 2.8.3 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 59: Connecting Electrical Cables

    20 cm. A different cable may be required depending on the installation situation. • Connect the earth terminal with low resistance and low impedance to the earth po­ tential. • Connect both earth terminals è Tab. 3.3 to the earth potential. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 60: Adapting The Address Assignment Of Valve Positions

    – On the right-hand end plate 2 Tab. 3.3 Earth terminals of the valve terminal with CPX terminal Adapting the address assignment of valve positions Adapting the address assignment of valve positions è Chap. 2.9 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 61: Commissioning

    • Control the valve terminal by PLC or using an industry-standard PC. Tab. 4.1 Commissioning variants Commissioning of the CPX terminal depends on the corresponding bus node è CPX system description, table “Descriptions of the CPX terminal”. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 62: Commissioning The Pneumatic Components With Manual Override

    3. Check the functionality and operating mode of each valve-actuator combination by actuating every manual override è Tab. 4.2, Tab. 4.3, Tab. 4.4. 4. Reset detenting manual overrides. 5. Switch off the compressed air supply after testing the valve-actuator combinations. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 63 The pilot valve and the single solen­ oid valve return to their normal posi­ tion (this does not apply to double solenoid valves, ID code J). Tab. 4.2 Non-detenting actuation of manual override Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 64 The pilot valve and the single solenoid valve return to their normal position (this does not apply to double solenoid valves, ID code J). Tab. 4.3 Detenting actuation of the manual override without cover cap Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 65 The pilot valve and the single solen­ oid valve return to their normal posi­ tion (this does not apply to double solenoid valves, ID code J). Tab. 4.4 Detenting actuation of the manual override with cover cap VMAC-L1-… Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 66: Mounting/Dismounting The Optional Cover Caps For The Manual Override

    2. Align the cover cap with the snap hooks in the recesses of the manual override. 3. Press the cover cap on the manual override until the cover cap clips into position. Cover caps Manual override Fig. 4.1 Mounting of the cover caps Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 67 It takes additional force to remove the cover caps. When removed them, the snap hooks break off the cover caps. Fig. 4.2 Dismounting the cover caps • Lift the cover caps off the manual override using a slotted screwdriver. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 68: Diagnostics And Fault Clearance

    – Operating voltage of the valves is below the permitted tolerance range. – Pilot air supply below the permitted pressure range or not present – Service required Tab. 5.1 Switching positions of the valves Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 69: Fault Led On The Pneumatic Interface

    Error-free operation – None Lights up red Valve load voltage fault Apply or increase load voltage Valve load voltage (UVAL) missing or too low. Tab. 5.2 Statuses of fault LEDs on the pneumatic interface Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 70: Status Led On The Left End Plate With I-Port/Io-Link Interface

    – 24 V load voltage supply not in order (no voltage or under­ voltage; in addition, data communication cannot be working properly) è 1) Revision of the valve terminal Product labelling Tab. 5.3 Status of the LEDs Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 71: Functional Impairment

    On valve terminals operated with regulated external pilot air: • After switching back on, check the pilot pressure. Set pilot pres­ sure as a function of the operating pressure è Chap. 3. Tab. 5.4 Functional impairments of the pneumatic system Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 72: Requirements For The Operating Statuses Of The Pneumatic System

    Externally supplied regulated pilot air (3 ... 8 bar) is advisable the pilot air of 3 … 8 bar must be è Chap. 3.6.1 present immediately after switching on. Tab. 5.5 Pneumatic operating statuses Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    2. Remove the blanking plate and flat plate silencer. 3. Replace the flat plate silencer or clean it with benzene or petroleum. 4. Secure the flat plate silencer with the 4 retaining screws. – Tightening torque: 1.4 Nm ± 10 % Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 74: Replacing A Valve Or Blanking Plate

    Service Replacing a valve or blanking plate Dismounting Fig. 6.1 Dismounting a valve or blanking plate 1. Unfasten retaining screws on components using a screwdriver. 2. Remove component. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 75: Mounting Valves On Vertical Stacking Units

    Mounting valves on vertical stacking units Valves with plastic housings are mounted on vertical stacking units using shorter screws than valves with metal housings. The vertical stacking units are supplied with both lengths of screw. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 76: Modification

    • Secure all of the components without distortion and mechanical tension. • Replace damaged seals. • Keep mounting surfaces clean and dry. If the valve terminal was extended to the left of the last valve position, addresses can get reassigned accidentally. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 77: Tie Rod System

    Set for an MPA2 sub-base or an MPA2 supply module VMPAL-ZAE-10-4 Set for a series 4 MPA1 sub-base VMAL-ZAE-14-4 Set for a series 4 MPA14 sub-base Tab. 7.1 Extension components for a tie rod system Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 78: Special Solutions

    Tab. 7.2 Standard structure for the tie rod system and special solutions for valve terminals with extension options • Special solutions extend the distance between tie rod screws and existing components through the use of extension components è Tab. 7.1 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 79: Replacing Or Extending The Sub-Base, Supply Module, And/Or Replacing The Right End Plate

    If a sufficiently large address space was reserved for the extension beforehand, make no changes to the switch setting. • Modifications to the configuration will not become effective until the operating voltage is switched on again. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 80: Dismounting

    Where a valve terminal is to be extended with several components, arrange the extension compon­ ents in a row and screw them in. 4. Check that all 3 tie rods are of the same length. 5. Tighten the 3 tie rods into the left end plate. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 81 – Valve terminal with multi-pin plug connection or I-Port/IO-Link interface è Assembly instruc­ tions for valve terminal MPA – Valve terminal with CPX terminal è Assembly instructions for CPX terminal / MPA valve terminal 13.Connect the electrical and pneumatic connections è Chap. 3. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 82: Replacing Electrical Interlinking Modules

    – Tightening torque: 1 Nm ± 10 % 7.5.3 Conversion with right end plate with supply ports Connections (3) and (5) can be equipped with silencers or, alternatively, with connections for tubing lines. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 83: Conversion To Internal Or External Pilot Air Supply

    3. Turn selector plate to “Int” or “Ext”. 4. Slide in selector plate until the guide bolts engage. 5. Tighten the screw on the selector plate. – Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm ± 10 % Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 84: Conversion With Right End Plate With Supply Ports

    1. Loosen the screws of the selector plate and remove the selector plate è Fig. 7.5. 2. Place selector plate on end plate in “Int” or “Ext” position. 3. Insert screws. 4. Tighten screws. – Tightening torque: 2.2 Nm ± 10 % Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 85: Conversion Of Valve Terminal To Different Pressure Zones

    VMPAL-EPLSD.../-FL.../-KL... – Valve terminal with I-Port/IO-Link interface è Brief description:VMPAL-EPL-IPO32 Conversion of output direction of multi-pin plug connecting cable Only applies to valve terminal variants with multi-pin plug connection and an IP65/67 cover. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 86: Preparatory Steps

    12.Screw the M20x1.5 screw plug into the open bore on the front end and tighten it. – Tightening torque: 1.2 Nm ± 10 % 13.Secure cover to left end plate with the enclosed 4 screws. – Torx, size 10 – Tightening torque: 1.2 Nm ± 10 % Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 87: Conversion To Straight Cable Output

    Loose sub-bases are now only held together by the electrical interlinking module. 6. Remove all components from the left end plate. 7. Unfasten threaded rods from the tie rods. – Open-ended wrench, size 5 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 88: Mounting

    – Valve terminal with multi-pin plug connection or I-Port/IO-Link interface è Assembly instructions for valve terminal MPA – Valve terminal with CPX terminal è Assembly instructions for terminal CPX/valve terminal MPA 7. Connect pneumatic and electrical connections è Chap. 3. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 89: Replacing Pneumatic Interface

    Pneumatic part of the valve terminal Pneumatic interface Fig. 7.7 Valve terminal with CPX terminal To replace the pneumatic interface, the pneumatic part of the valve terminal as well as the CPX terminal must be dismantled. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 90: Dismounting

    6. Remove the retaining plate and securing plate with a screwdriver è Fig. 7.8. 7. Disconnect the pneumatic interface from the modules of the CPX terminal. Conversion and extension of the CPX terminal è System description of the CPX terminal Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 91: Mounting

    – Valve terminal with multi-pin plug connection or I-Port/IO-Link interface è Assembly instruc­ tions for valve terminal MPA – Valve terminal with CPX terminal è Assembly instructions for terminal CPX/valve terminal MPA 6. Connect pneumatic and electrical connections è Chap. 3. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 92: Dismounting

    There is a guide groove at the back of the valve terminal for attaching to the H-rail. Variant Valve terminal with multi-pin plug connection and valve terminal with I-Port/IO-Link interface Valve terminal with CPX terminal M4 retaining screw M6 retaining screw Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 93 1. Unfasten retaining screw on H-rail clamping unit è Tab. 8.1. 2. Turn clamps horizontally to H-rail. 3. Swivel valve terminal forwards from the H-rail è Fig. 8.1, arrow B. 4. Lift valve terminal off the H-rail è Fig. 8.1, arrow A. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 94: Dismounting From Walls

    Tab. 8.2 Standard securing points for wall mounting – example 1. Secure valve terminal to prevent it from falling. 2. Unfasten retaining screws è Tab. 8.2. 3. Remove valve terminal from the mounting surface. Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 95: A Technical Appendix

    Sub-base (with seal, electrical interlinking) 1 valve position 4 valve positions Right end plate Without supply ports With supply ports Valve, size MPA1 Approx. 56 MPA14 Approx. 77 MPA2 Approx. 100 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 96 Right end plate Encoder plate Round [Nm] 3.5 ± 10 % Rectangular [Nm] 2.2 ± 10 % Tie rod Threaded rod, threaded sleeve, [Nm] screw 1.7 ± 10 % Tab. A.1 Technical data: Mechanical Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 97: A.1.2 Operating And Environmental Conditions

    CPX/valve terminal MPA 1) Corrosion resistance class 3 acc. to Festo standard 940070 components with serious corrosion loading. External visible parts with primarily decorative requirements for the surface and which are in direct contact with the ambient atmosphere typical for industrial applications or media such as coolants or lubricating agents.

  • Page 98: A.1.3 Pneumatics

    MU, NU, KU and HU at the port (1) è Diagrams Fig. A.1 … Fig. A.6, pressure P2 (max. 8 bar) All valves at connection [bar] (12/14) Tab. A.3 Technical data: solenoid valves Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 99 Pilot pressure at port (12/14) Working pressure at port (1) Working area Fig. A.2 Pilot pressure dependent on working pressure for valves with external pilot air supply, ID codes B, E, G, J, M, W and X Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 100 Pilot pressure at port (12/14) Working pressure at port (1) Working area Fig. A.4 Pilot pressure dependent on working pressure for valves with mechanical spring return, ID codes DS, HS, KS, MS and NS, size 14 mm Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 101 Pilot pressure at port (12/14) Working pressure at port (1) Working area Fig. A.6 Pilot pressure dependent on working pressure for valves with mechanical spring return, ID codes MU, NU, KU and HU, size 10 mm mm Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 102 1) Direction of flow 1 } 4 or 4 } 3/5, not with valves with ID codes I, W and X 2) Values for the mid-position are specified in brackets. Tab. A.5 Technical data: Standard nominal flow rate for exhausting with fixed restrictor Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 103 1) Direction of flow 1 } 4 or 4 } 3/5, not with valves with ID codes I, W and X 2) Values for the mid-position are specified in brackets. Tab. A.7 Technical data: Standard nominal flow rates MPA14 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 104 1) Direction of flow 1 } 4 or 4 } 3/5, not with valves with ID codes I, W and X 2) Values for the mid-position are specified in brackets. Tab. A.9 Technical data: Standard nominal flow rates MPA2 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 105 H, K, N 2x 3/2-way HS, KS, NS 2x 3/2-way W, X 1x 3/2-way 5/2-way 5/2-way 5/2-way 9/22 — 5/3-way 11/23 5/3-way 11/23 5/3-way 10/21 Tab. A.10 Technical data: valve switching times MPA2 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 106: A.1.4 Electrical

    Nominal voltage 24 V DC ± 10 % Intrinsic current consumption at 24 V DC 30 mA (only internal electronics, valves è Tab. A.12) Tab. A.14 Electrical data: Valve terminal with I-Port/IO-Link interface Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 107 Intrinsic current consumption at 24 V DC 35 mA (only internal electronics, valves è Tab. A.12) Diagnostic message undervoltage U ≤ 17.7 V load voltage outside the function range Tab. A.15 Electrical data: Valve terminal with CPX terminal Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 108: A.2 Accessories

    Technical appendix Accessories è www.festo.com/catalogue Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 109: B Extended Component Description

    – Piston spool valve – Single solenoid – Normally closed – Pneumatic spring return 12/14 82/84 – Piston spool valve – Single solenoid – Normally closed – Mechanical spring return – Reversible 12/14 82/84 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 110 1) Note: If this 2/2-way valve (ID code I) is connected to other valves on the valve terminal, the 2/2-way valve is operated in a separ­ ate pressure zone with separate exhaust duct (5). Tab. B.1 2x 2/2-way valves Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 111 – Piston spool valve – Single solenoid – Normally closed – Mechanical spring return – Reversible 12/14 82/84 – Polymer poppet valve – Single solenoid – Normally closed – Mechanical spring return – Reversible 12/14 82/84 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 112 – Pneumatic spring return – Reversible – Piston spool valve (14) – Single solenoid – Normally closed (12/14) (82/84) – External pressure supply – Pneumatic spring return – Reversible Tab. B.3 3/2-way valves Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 113 – Piston spool valve – Mid-position exhausted – Mechanical spring return – Reversible (12/14) (82/84) – Piston spool valve – Mid-position closed – Mechanical spring return – Reversible (12/14) (82/84) Tab. B.5 5/3-way valves Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 114: B.2 Pressure Regulator Plates

    (2) downstream of the dir­ ectional valve 14 5 3 12 Pressure regulator plate for port (4) (A regulator) – Controls the operating pressure in duct (4) downstream of the dir­ ectional valve 14 5 3 12 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 115 Note: Combination not permitted with the following valves: – 2x 2/2-way valves (ID codes D and I) – 2x 3/2-way valves (ID codes H, K and N) Tab. B.6 Pressure regulator plates Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 116: B.3 Vertical Pressure Shut-Off Plate

    Vertical pressure supply plate Vertical supply plate Circuit symbol ID code Description/function – Makes it possible to supply pres­ sure separately in duct (1) up­ stream of the directional valve Tab. B.8 Vertical pressure supply plate Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...

  • Page 117: C Glossary

    H-rail and wall mounting. Vertical stacking Pneumatic components mounted between sub-base and valve. I-Port Specific interface from Festo for transmitting communication data (process data, sensor signals, control commands) and supply voltages. The I-Port communication protocol is based on the IO-Link protocol. Components...

  • Page 118: Index

    – Size ....... . Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 119 ......– Pilot air ......Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
  • Page 120 ......– Installation ......Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English...
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