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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features Innovative Versatile Reliable Easy to mount Slim high-performance valves in Modular system offering a range of Sturdy and durable metal Ready-to-install unit, already sturdy metal housing configuration options components assembled and tested ...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features Reliable operation: Reduced downtimes: Manual override non-detenting/detenting or with cover Two-colour LED diagnostics on site Width 10 mm and 20 mm Compact: Slim valves and flat plate silencers Pneumatic interface to CPX Straightforward electrical onnections Flexible: –...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features Online via: è www.festo.com Valve terminal configurator Selecting an MPA valve terminal using The valve terminals are fully The valve terminal MPA is ordered the online catalogue is quick and easy assembled according to your order using the order code.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features Individual connection Valves can also be used on individual The electrical connection is estab Further information è VMPA1 sub-bases for actuators further away lished using a standard 4-pin M8 plug from the valve terminal. (EN 60947-5-2).
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Modbus/TCP CPX terminal è Internet: cpx Control block connection via the CPX system Controllers integrated in the Festo Using the slave operation mode, these In the master operation mode, valve terminals enable the construc valve terminals can be used for intelli...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Peripherals overview Modular pneumatic components The modular design of the MPA The system consists of manifold They contain the connection ducts for Each manifold block is connected to facilitates maximum flexibility right blocks and valves. supplying compressed air to and vent...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Peripherals overview Individual sub-base Ordering: Individual sub-bases can be equipped The electrical connection is estab Using individual part numbers with any valve (VMPA… of the lished using a standard 4-pin M8 plug corresponding width). (EN 60947-5-2).
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Valve terminals MPA-S Peripherals overview Pneumatic components of the valve terminal – Multi-pin plug, AS-interface Double solenoid valve positions Single solenoid valve positions can The manifold blocks are either prepared for: can be equipped with any valve or a only be equipped with single ...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Peripherals overview Pneumatic components of the valve terminal – Multi-pin plug, AS-interface è Page/Internet Designation Brief description Electronics module For connecting MPA1 or MPA2 valves Solenoid valve Width 10 mm Coded cover cap Manual override with non-detenting operation only once cover cap fitted...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Peripherals overview Pneumatic components of the valve terminal – CPI connection, fieldbus Double solenoid valve positions Single solenoid valve positions can The manifold blocks are either prepared for: can be equipped with any valve or a only be equipped with single ...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Peripherals overview Pneumatic components of the valve terminal – CPI connection, fieldbus è Page/Internet Designation Brief description Electronics module – Solenoid valve Width 10 mm Coded cover cap Manual override with non-detenting operation only once cover cap fitted...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Peripherals overview Valve terminal with multi-pin plug connection Order code: MPA valve terminals with multi-pin The multi-pin plug connection is The cable can be selected when 32P-… for the pneumatic plug connection can be expanded by...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Peripherals overview Valve terminal with AS-interface connection Order code: MPA valve terminals with AS-interface 32P-… for the pneumatic connection can be expanded by up to components 8 solenoid coils. 52E-… for the electrical components è Page/Internet...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Peripherals overview Valve terminal with CPI connection Order code: MPA valve terminals with CPI 32P-… for the pneumatic connection can be expanded by up to components 32 solenoid coils. 56E-… for the electrical components è Page/Internet...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Peripherals overview Valve terminal with fieldbus connection, control block (electrical peripherals CPX) Digital inputs/outputs Order code: Valve terminals with fieldbus inter Each valve position can be equipped 32P-… for the pneumatic Analogue inputs/outputs faces can be configured with up to with any valve or a blanking plate.
Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Sub-base valve MPA offers a comprehensive range of Sub-base valves can be quickly Irrespective of the valve function there valve functions. All valves are replaced since the tubing connectors are sub-base valves with one solenoid equipped with patented sealing remain on the manifold block.
Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components 5/3-way valve Code Circuit symbol Width Description [mm] Mid-position pressurised Mechanical spring return Reverse operation Operating pressure –0.9 … +10 bar Mid-position closed Mechanical spring return ...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components 2x 2/2-way valve Code Circuit symbol Width Description [mm] Single solenoid Normally closed Pneumatic spring return Operating pressure 3 … 10 bar Single solenoid Normally closed ...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Vertical stacking Additional function units can be These functions are known as vertical ing or control of an individual valve added to each valve position between stacking, and enable special function position.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Vertical stacking Vertical pressure supply plate for MPA2 This vertical pressure supply plate The exhaust and pilot air supply of the enables an individual valve to be valve are still provided via the central supplied with individual operating connections of the valve terminal.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Vertical stacking Non-return valve Festo non-return valves can only be Note used in combination with the sub- Special sub-bases are available bases designed specifically for this for use with non-return valves.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Vertical stacking Mode of operation of the pressure regulator plate (P regulator) for port 1; code: PA, PF This pressure regulator regulates the During venting, the exhaust flow in pressure upstream of the valve in the valve is from duct 2 to duct 3 and duct 1.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Vertical stacking Mode of operation of the pressure regulator plate (A regulator) for port 4; code: PB, PK This pressure regulator regulates the pressure in duct 4 after the pressure medium flows through the valve.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Vertical stacking Mode of operation of the pressure regulator plate (A regulator, reversible) for port 4, reversible; code: PK, PM The reversible A regulator splits the During venting, the exhaust flow in...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Vertical stacking – Pressure regulator plate Code Type Width Regulating range Description [mm] up to up to 6 bar 10 bar Pressure regulator plate for port 1 (P regulator) VMPA1-B8-R1-M5-10 Regulates the operating pressure in duct 1...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Proportional pressure regulator The purpose of the proportional the setpoint value. If there is a constant pressure supply required for pressure regulator VPPM-6TA-… is to deviation between the nominal and high control quality.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Layout of a control circuit Comparator (Valve output and all downstream Closed-loop controller (integrated electronics) components) Disturbance z System deviation e (e.g. leakage) (Valve piston) Controlled variable x Reference Closed-loop (pressure) Final control...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Terms related to the proportional-pressure regulator Hysteresis Linearity error There is always a linear relationship A perfectly linear progression of the within a certain tolerance between the control characteristic of the output setpoint value entered and the pres...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Blanking plate Plate without valve function for Valves and blanking plates are reserving valve positions on a valve attached to the manifold block using terminal. two screws. Valve function Code Circuit symbol...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Compressed air supply and pilot air supply Code Graphical symbol Notes Type of compressed air supply and pilot air supply Pneumatic interface Supply plate Right-hand end plate Internal pilot air supply, flat plate silencer ...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Supply plate Additional supply plates can be used Supply plates can be configured at Supply plates contain the following If a separating seal (S, T or R) is se for larger terminals or to create...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Electrical components Electrical supply plate Additional electrical supply plates can MPA with CPX MPA with CPI connection be used for larger terminals. Electrical supply plates can be Electrical supply plates can be Note This enables up to 64 valve...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Creation of pressure zones and separation of exhaust air If different work pressures are re Compressed air is supplied and Separating seals are integrated ex- quired, MPA offers various possibi vented via a supply plate.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Creating pressure zones Code Manifold block with duct separation for operating with flat plate silencer or with ducted exhaust air Notes Pictorial examples Coding Duct 1 separate – Duct 1 and 3/5 separate –...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Examples: Compressed air supply and pilot air supply Internal pilot air supply, flat plate silencer Pneumatic air supply to the valve Optional terminal: code S separating seal The diagram opposite shows an example of the configuration and con...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Examples: Compressed air supply and pilot air supply Internal pilot air supply, ducted exhaust air Pneumatic air supply to the valve Optional terminal: code V separating seal The diagram opposite shows an example of the configuration and con...
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Valve terminal MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Examples: compressed air supply and pilot air supply Internal pilot air supply, ducted exhaust air 82/84 via right-hand end plate Pneumatic supply to the valve Optional terminal: code Y separating seal The illustration on the right shows an example of the configuration and con...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Examples: Creating pressure zones MPA with CPX terminal connection The diagram shows an example of the Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 configuration and connection of three pressure zones using separating seals –...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Examples: Creating pressure zones Manifold block with pressure zone separation in duct 1 Another way of creating pressure Zone 1 Zone 2 zones is to use manifold blocks with pressure zone separation.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Manifold block MPA is based on a modular system supplying compressed air to and vent Individual terminal sections can be consisting of manifold blocks and ing from the valve terminal as well as isolated and further manifold blocks valves.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Pressure sensor The pressure sensor indicates Alternatively the pressure in the whether the applied pressure exhaust duct (3/5) and the process exceeds, adheres to or falls below the pressure (external) can be measured.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Electrical interface versions Code Graphical symbol Type Width Number of valve positions Notes [mm] (solenoid coils) Electronics module for multi-pin plug (MPM) A, B, C, D VMPA1-MPM-EMM-8 4 (8) Each solenoid coil must be assigned...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Pneumatic components Ports for supply and exhaust Code Port Designation Code L Code K Code D Large plug Small plug Thread for supply connector connector Internal pilot air supply, silencer Supply air/ Push-in fitting QS-G¼-10-I...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Assembly Valve terminal assembly Sturdy terminal assembly thanks to: Four through-holes for wall Additional mounting brackets Note H-rail mounting mounting When wall-mounting MPA valve prevent damage to the valve terminals with more than 4 manifold terminal.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Display and operation Display and operation Each solenoid coil is allocated an LED Manual override Alternatives: accessory) can prevent the manual The cover cap (code N or as an that indicates its signal status.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Display and operation Manual override (MO) MO with automatic return (non-detenting) MO with lock (detenting) 1 Press in the stem of the MO with 1 Press in the stem of the MO with a pointed object or screwdriver.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Electrical components Electrical power as a result of current reduction Each MPA solenoid coil is protected MPA valves are supplied with operat with a spark arresting protective ing voltage in the range 18 … 30 V circuit as well as against polarity (24 V +/–25%).
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Valve terminals MPA-S Key features – Electrical components AS-interface® fieldbus connection The AS-interface facilitates the spatial terminal MPA can be used to control terminal contains the LEDs that distribution of individual components up to 8 solenoid coils. indicate the signal status and the Note or small component groups.
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WH GY GY BN 0 V for positive switching control signals; connect 24 V for negative switching control signals; mixed operation is not permitted. To IEC 757. Download CAD data è www.festo.com Dimensions Connecting cable 1 Cable conduit fitting with The wire colours refer to the following clamping range 6 …...
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(PAO), the maximum residual oil con they will not require additional Use Festo special oil OFSW-32 or the 0.1 mg/m must not be exceeded tent of 5 mg/m must not be exceeded...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data Flow rate MPA1: Up to 360 l/min MPA2: Up to 700 l/min Valve width MPA1: 10 mm MPA2: 20 mm Voltage 24 V DC General technical data Valve terminal design Modular, valve sizes can be mixed...
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Interface versions not listed do not have any of the listed certifications For information about the applicability of the component see the manufacturer’s EC declaration of conformity at: www.festo.com/sp è Certificates. If the component is subject to restrictions on usage in residential, office or commercial environments or small businesses, further measures to reduce the emitted interference may be necessary.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data Pilot pressure p2 as a function of working pressure p1 with external pilot air supply For valves with code: M, J, B, G, E, W, X For valves with code: N, K, H, D, I...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data Flow rate qn as a function of output pressure p2 with pressure regulator plates (width 20 mm) (P regulator plate) for port 1 (B regulator plates) for port 2 Supply pressure 10 bar, Supply pressure 10 bar,...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data Technical data – Valves in width 10 mm Code Switching times [ms] [ms] – Change [ms] – – – – – – – – over Operating pressure [bar] –0.9 … +10 3 … 10 –0.9 … +10 3 …...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data Electrical data – MPA with electronics module VMPA…-FB… (CPX terminal, CPI interface) MPA1 MPA2 Intrinsic current consumption per electronics module At 24 V U [mA] Typically 8 EL/SEN (internal electronics, all outputs 0 signal) At 24 V Uval (internal electronics, without valves) VMPA…-EMG…, separate circuits...
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280 mm between the pneumatic interface and right-hand end plate, with additional fastening at the pneumatic supply plates: severity level 2 Valve terminal MPA-S with CPI, with AS-i or with multi-pin plug connection: up to a valve terminal length of 280 mm, without additional fastening: severity level 2 above a valve terminal length of 280 mm, with at least one additional fastening in the centre of the valve terminal at the pneumatic supply plate: severity level 2 See table below for explanations of the severity levels.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data Download CAD data è www.festo.com Dimensions Valve terminal with multi-pin plug connection 1 Solenoid valve MPA1 5 Working ports 9 Multi-pin plug connection Number of sub-bases in a grid 2 Solenoid valve MPA2 6 H-rail...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data Download CAD data è www.festo.com Dimensions Valve terminal with AS-interface connection 1 Solenoid valve MPA1 5 Working ports 9 Manifold block Number of sub-bases in a grid 2 Solenoid valve MPA2 6 H-rail aJ Earthing screw...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data Download CAD data è www.festo.com Dimensions Valve terminal with CPI connection 1 Solenoid valve MPA1 7 H-rail mounting aB Connecting cable with angled Number of sub-bases in a grid 2 Solenoid valve MPA2 8 Mounting holes...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data Download CAD data è www.festo.com Dimensions Valve terminal with fieldbus connection 1 Solenoid valve MPA1 6 H-rail aA Earthing screw Number of sub-bases in a grid 2 Solenoid valve MPA2 7 H-rail mounting aB Electrical supply plate...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data Download CAD data è www.festo.com Dimensions Vertical stacking components, regulator plate VMPA1 Type VMPA1-… 151.1 122.3 26.9 Vertical stacking components, regulator plate VMPA2 Type VMPA2-… 179.6 131.6 26.9 è Internet: www.festo.com/catalogue/... Subject to change – 2017/12...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data – Proportional pressure regulator VPPM Function: Flow rate 380 … 1650 l/min Pressure regulation range 0.02 … 10 bar Voltage 21.6 … 26.4 V DC General technical data VPPM-6TA VPPM-8TA Valve function 3-way proportional pressure regulator...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data – Proportional pressure regulator VPPM Flow rate qn from 1}2 as a function of output pressure p2 VPPM-6TA-…-0L2H-… (2 bar) VPPM-6TA-…-0L6H-… (6 bar) VPPM-6TA-…-0L10H-… (10 bar) Flow rate qn from 2}3 as a function of output pressure p2 VPPM-6TA-…-0L2H-…...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data – Proportional pressure regulator VPPM Flow rate qn from 1}2 as a function of output pressure p2 VPPM-8TA-…-0L2H-… (2 bar) VPPM-8TA-…-0L6H-… (6 bar) VPPM-8TA-…-0L10H-… (10 bar) Flow rate qn from 2}3 as a function of output pressure p2 VPPM-8TA-…-0L2H-…...
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For information about the applicability of the component see the manufacturer’s EC declaration of conformity at: www.festo.com/sp è Certificates. If the component is subject to restrictions on usage in residential, office or commercial environments or small businesses, further measures to reduce the emitted interference may be necessary.
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data – Proportional pressure regulator VPPM Download CAD data è www.festo.com Dimensions VPPM-6TA 1 Socket head screw M4x55 D5 Type VPPM-6TA 55.5 110.4 95.5 52.8 41.3 28.3 26.3 12.2 Type VPPM-6TA 41.5 31.5 30.3 28.4 12.3...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Technical data – Proportional pressure regulator VPPM Ordering data Code Overall accuracy Supply pressure 1 Pressure regulation range Part No. Type [bar] [bar] 0 … 4 0.02 … 2 542220 VPPM-6TA-L-1-F-0L2H 0 … 4 0.02 … 2...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Accessories Ordering data Code Valve function Width Part No. Type [mm] Individual solenoid valves 5/2-way valve Single solenoid 533342 VMPA1-M1H-M-PI 537952 VMPA2-M1H-M-PI Single solenoid, mechanical spring return 571334 VMPA1-M1H-MS-PI 571333 VMPA2-M1H-MS-PI Polymer poppet valve, 553113 VMPA1-M1H-MU-PI single solenoid, mechanical spring return...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Accessories Ordering data – Vertical stacking modules, width 10 mm Code Description Part No. Type Pressure regulator plate, M5 interface for pressure gauge connection, fixed For connection 1 Pressure regulation range 0.5 … 5 bar 564911 VMPA1-B8-R1-M5-06 Pressure regulation range 0.5 …...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Accessories Ordering data – Vertical stacking modules, width 10 mm Code Description Part No. Type Non-return valve – Installation in duct 3 or 5 of the appropriate sub-bases 8039819 VMPA1-RV (scope of delivery: 10 valve inserts, 20 balls, 20 sealing sleeves, 1 assembly tool;...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Accessories Ordering data – Vertical stacking modules, width 20 mm Code Description Part No. Type Pressure regulator plate with cartridge 10 mm interface for pressure gauge connection, pressure regulator not reversible Pressure regulation range 0,5 … 5 bar...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Accessories Ordering data – Proportional pressure regulator Code Full-scale linearity error Supply pressure 1 Pressure regulation Part No. Type range 0 … 4 bar 0.02 … 2 bar 542220 VPPM-6TA-L-1-F-0L2H 0 … 4 bar 0.02 … 2 bar...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Accessories Ordering data Description Part No. Type End plate and fieldbus pneumatic interface Right-hand end plate 533373 VMPA-EPR Right-hand end plate with port 82/84 for ducted exhaust air (connecting thread M5) 8029133 VMPA-EPR-G Pneumatic interface, ducted exhaust air, internal pilot air...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Accessories Ordering data Description Width Part No. Type [mm] Electronics module For fieldbus connection Without separate circuit 4 coils 537983 VMPA2-FB-EMS-4 8 coils 533360 VMPA1-FB-EMS-8 With separate circuit 4 coils 537984 VMPA2-FB-EMG-4 8 coils 533361 VMPA1-FB-EMG-8 For fieldbus connection with extended diagnostic function...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Accessories Ordering data Description Part No. Type Pressure sensors For monitoring the operating pressure in duct 1 541085 VMPA-FB-PS-1 For monitoring the pressure in exhaust ducts 3 and 5 541086 VMPA-FB-PS-3/5 For monitoring an external process pressure...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Accessories Ordering data Description Part No. Type Multi-pin plug connection, electrical Cover without connecting cable for self-assembly 533198 VMPA-KMS-H PVC connecting cable for 8 solenoid coils 2.5 m 533195 VMPA-KMS1-8-2,5 533196 VMPA-KMS1-8-5 10 m 533197 VMPA-KMS1-8-10 PVC connecting cable for 24 solenoid coils 2.5 m...
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Valve terminals MPA-S Accessories Ordering data Description Part No. Type Push-in fitting for manifold block, pneumatic interface, supply plate Connecting thread M5 for tubing O.D. 3 mm (10 pieces) 153313 QSM-M5-3-I 4 mm (10 pieces) 153315 QSM-M5-4-I 6 mm (10 pieces)
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Valve terminals MPA-S Accessories Ordering data Description Part No. Type Inscription labels Inscription label holder for manifold block, transparent, for paper label 533362 VMPA1-ST-1-4 Inscription label holder for manifold block, 4-fold, for IBS-6x10 544384 VMPA1-ST-2-4 Inscription labels 6 x 10 in frame, 64 pieces...
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