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Installation and Maintenance Manual
Series VFS2000 5 Port Metal Seal Type Solenoid Valves
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This manual should be read in conjunction with the current catalogue
Safety Instructions
2. Only trained personnel should operate pneumatically
operated machinery and equipment.
These safety instructions are intended to prevent a hazardous situa-
Compressed air can be dangerous if an operator is unfamiliar
tion and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level
with it. Assembly, handling or repair of pneumatic systems should
of potential hazard by label of "Caution", "Warning" or "Danger".
be performed by trained and experienced operators.
To ensure safety, be sure to observe ISO4414
(Note1)
, JIS B 8370
(Note2)
and other safety practices.
3. Do not service machinery/equipment or attempt to
Note 1: ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power – Recommendations for the
remove component until safety is confirmed.
application of equipment to transmission and control systems.
1) Inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should
Note 2: JIS B 8370: Pneumatic system axiom.
only be performed after confirmation of safe locked-out
control positions.
CAUTION :
2) When equipment is to be removed, confirm the safety process
Operator error could result in injury or
as mentioned above. Switch off air and electrical supplies and
equipment damage.
exhaust all residual compressed air in the system.
3) Before machinery/equipment is re-started, ensure all safety
WARNING:
Operator error could result in serious
measures to prevent sudden movement of cylinders etc.
injury or loss of life.
(Bleed air into the system gradually to create back-pressure,
i.e. incorporate a soft-start valve).
DANGER :
In extreme conditions, there is a
possible result of serious injury or loss of life.
4. Contact SMC if the product is to be used in any of the
following conditions:
1) Conditions and environments beyond the given specifica-
WARNING
tions, or if product is used outdoors.
2) Installations in conjunction with atomic energy, railway, air
1. The compatibility of pneumatic equipment is the respon-
navigation, vehicles, medical equipment, food and beverage,
sibility of the person who designs the pneumatic system
recreation equipment, emergency stop circuits, press
or decides its specifications.
applications, or safety equipment.
Since the products specified here are used in various operating
3) An application which has the possibility of having negative
conditions, their compatibility for the specific pneumatic system
effects on people, property, or animals, requiring special
must be based on specifications or after analysis and/or tests to
safety analysis.
meet your specific requirements.
CAUTION
Ensure that the air supply system is filtered to 5 micron.
Standard specifications
Fluid
Max. operating pressure
Min. operating
2 position
pressure
3 position
Valve
Ambient and fluid temperature
Lubrication
Pilot operator manual override
Protection structure
Rated voltage
AC
DC
Allowance voltage range
Coil insulation
Electricity
Apparent power
Inrush
(Power
AC
Holding
consumption)
Power consumption DC
Electrical entry
Note 1: Use dry-air at low temperature.
Note 2: Use turbine oil No. 1 (ISO VG 32), if lubricated.
Installation
Symbol
WARNING
2 position
Ensure all air and power supplies are ISOLATED before commencing
Single
installation.
Do not install these valves in explosive atmospheres.
If these valves are exposed to water or oil droplets, ensure that they
are protected.
If it is intended to energise a valve for an extended period please con-
sult SMC.
If air leakage causes associated equipment to malfunction cease using
Double
valve and inspect for cause.
Check fixings while pressure and power are applied. Initial function
and leakage tests should be performed after installation.
Only install once safety instructions have been read and understood.
Construction and parts (Fig 1)
Body Ported type
2 position single
Closed centre
Exhaust centre
Pressure centre
Fig 1
Main parts
No.
Base mounted type
Air and inert gas
9.9 kgf/cm
2
(990kPa)
1.0 kgf/cm
2
(100kPa)
1.5 kgf/cm
2
(150kPa)
Note 1: -10~+60°C
Note 2: Not required
Non-locking push type (flush type)
Dust proof
100, 200V (50/60Hz)
24V
-15~+10% rated voltage
Class B or equivalent
5.0VA/60Hz, 5.6VA/50Hz
2.3VA (1.5W)/60Hz, 3.4VA (2.1W)/50Hz
1.8W
Grommet, Grommet terminal
Conduit terminal, DIN connector
3 position
Closed centre
Fig 2
Main parts
Exhaust centre
No.
Pressure centre
2 position double
3 position closed centre/exhaust centre/pressure centre
Description
Material
Body
Aluminum die-cast
Spool/sleeve
Stainless steel
End plate
Resin
Piston
Resin
2 position single
2 position double
3 position closed centre/exhaust centre/pressure centre
Closed centre
Exhaust centre
Pressure centre
Description
Material
Body
Aluminum die-cast
Sub plate
Aluminum die-cast
Spool/sleeve
Stainless steel
Adapter plate
Aluminum die-cast
Endplate
Resin
Piston
Resin
Junction cover
Resin
Light cover
Resin
Electrical connection body ported type
Lamp and surge voltage suppressor (Fig 3)
AC and 100VDC
With light
Terminal No. 1(+)
Single
Terminal No. 2 (-)
Terminal
B side terminal No. 1(+)
No. 1(+)
Double
Terminal No. 2 (-)
Terminal No. 2 (-)
24VDC or less
With light
Terminal No. 1+(-)
Single
Terminal No. 2-(+)
Note: No polarity.
Note
B side terminal No. 1+(-)
Platinum silver
With light
Terminal No. 1+(-) A side
-
-
Double
-
Terminal No. 2-(+)
Note: No polarity.
Fig 3
With DIN
With terminal
Applicable terminals :
connector board
block board
1.25-3, 1.25-3S, 1.25Y-3N
or 1.25Y3S. Not required
for DIN connector board.
Note: No polarity
Fig 4
Wiring (Fig 4)
CAUTION
Isolate both power and air supplies before removing/replacing
connector.
In the case of DIN connector and terminal block (with lamp and surge
voltage suppressor), the internal wiring is shown in Fig 4.
1. Loosen the top screw and remove the connector housing from the
terminal spades on the solenoid.
2. Remove the housing screw and insert a screwdriver into the slot
on the underside of the DIN cap and carefully remove the block.
3. Loosen the terminal screws on the block and insert the stripped
leads. Secure each lead by re-tightening the appropriate terminal
screw.
4. Tighten the housing grommet nut to secure the cable.
CAUTION
Note
Platinum silver
Platinum silver
Pull connector out vertically, never at an angle.
-
Wiring plug-in type (Fig 5)
Platinum silver
Black
-
With indicator light and surge
voltage suppressor
-
-
Plug-in type
Fig 5
Remove cover
(Fig. 6) on subplate to expose terminal block
(Fig. 6).
With light
A side
Fig 6
The terminal block is marked as follows:-
Designation
Solenoid
Solenoid
A-side
B-side
Terminal block board
A
B
Marking
•
Note: Non polar
Lead wire wiring/manifold/plug-in type
Type 01 insert plug with lead wire
Series VFS2000 (only VFS2000)
How to remove junction cover (type 01 Fig 7)
Turn the knob
of junction cover
on the manifold block side by
hand or slotted screwdriver to the C
O direction (counter clockwise)
90°. While holding the knob and upper part of junction cover, pull out-
With light
ward to remove junction cover. When reassembling, do the opposite.
Terminal
No. 2-(+)
Fig 7
Wiring (Fig 8)
The insert plug
is attached to the manifold block and lead wire is
plugged in with valve side as shown in the following list:
Single solenoid
Double solenoid
Please connect with corresponding power side.
AC power/lead wire colour identification
Solenoid
A side
B side
Lead wire colour
Red, black
-
DC power/lead wire colour identification
Solenoid
A side
B side
Lead wire colour
Red
Black
Brown
White
•
Lead wire length is 1m.
•
No polarity.
Fig 8
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