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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 – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c...
VABF-S4-1-V2B1... Product description For all available product documentation è www.festo.com/pk Overview Pressure sensor with LCD display and Manual override for ejector pulse operating buttons (only effective when the power supply is Plug connector for electrical connection and switched off )
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Display Note The operating keys are designated differently in the user guidance, depending on use! In selecting the switching outputs A-key/B-key With the selection of menu items and setting values - UP-key/DOWN-key Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
– Vacuum block supplied with power via separate M12 plug connector, not via the valve terminal – The vacuum block VABF-S4-1-V2B1 can be operated in combination with the vertical stacking for pilot air switch-off (intermediate plate VABF-S4-1-S plus 5/2-way valve) on the valve terminal VTSA. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
Operating statuses of the vacuum block If the pilot air supply or the electrical supply of the vacuum block is switched off, the respective operat ing status is changed as follows (è Tab. 2). Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
Failure of the valve terminal electrical supply: – The switching position of the valve can only be changed through the electronics of the vacuum block (change between “Generate vacuum” and “Air saving”). Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
The length of the ejector pulse can be influenced by the duration of the electrical pulse. The strength of the ejector pulse is influenced by the adjustable flow control valve. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
Nonetheless, leakage (e.g. due to rough workpiece surfaces) will slowly reduce the vacu um. If the pressure drops below the set threshold value 2, vacuum generation is switched on automat ically. Vacuum is generated until the set threshold value 1 is reached again. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
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Mode of operation of the air-saving function Vacuum generation is switched off as soon as the vacuum is higher than threshold 1 and is switched on again as soon as the vacuum is less than threshold 2. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
(except for the sealing elements of the pneumatic connections). The material used in the packaging has been specifically chosen for its recyclability (exception: oil paper = residual waste). Use the product in its original state. Unauthorised modification is not permitted. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
VABF-S4-1-V2B1... Pneumatic Connect the QS push-in fittings with a corresponding hose. Recommendation: Use PUN-10 hoses from Festo (ID code “QS large” in the Festo Configurator). Electric Warning Danger of electric shock For the electrical power supply, use only PELV voltage sources in accordance with IEC 60204-1 (Protective Extra-Low Voltage, PELV).
Switching characteristic: NO (normally open – N/O contact) If you do not want to use these settings, you can set a switching point for Out A or Out B manually (è Chapter 6.3.2). Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
3 (è Fig. 5 “Installation”). The maximum vacuum that can be generated depends on the operating pressure. Note The required vacuum may not be generated if there is an insufficient supply of air to the valve terminal. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
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The flow resistance in large suction cups can result in a device-independent build-up of a vacuum that delays the release of the suction cup from the workpiece. Make sure the ejector pulse is active until the end of the suction cup’s releasing procedure. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
1) The segment bars also show special symbols è Tab. 5 Tab. 4 Symbols on the display Besides the graphic display of the current measured value the segment bars also indicate different states of the pressure switch via defined symbols. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
If all values have been displayed and the button is pressed again, the RUN mode is reactivated. The “Show mode” menu structure can be found in chapter 13. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
2. Press the UP/DOWN keys (A-/B-keys), until the selected security code is set. 3. Press the Edit button. è The EDIT mode is active and [Out A] flashes. The “Edit mode” menu structure can be found in chapter 13. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
è [NO] or [NC] flashes 8. Select the switching characteristic [NO] by pressing the UP/DOWN keys (A-/B-keys). 9. Press the EDIT button to confirm the selection. è The vacuum block is in RUN mode. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
Additional setting options can be found in the accompanying “pressure sensor SDE 3” operating instructions. Test run Use the test run to check whether the switching outputs of the vacuum block are switching as required. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
Use a screwdriver to press down the plunger of the manual override as far as possible. è The valve reverts to the switching position. Remove the screwdriver. è The valve reverts to the basic position. Tab. 6 Manual override, non-detenting Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
Manual override, detenting Changing settings and values Information such as settings and values can be changed, è Chapter 6.3 “Edit mode”. Note The last saved settings are retained in the event of a power failure. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
– operating voltage of the valve terminal and vacuum block – compressed air 2. Disconnect the electrical and pneumatic connections from the vacuum block. 3. Remove the vacuum block. Note Use a new seal when replacing the vacuum block. Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
Replace the device Settings cannot be Access protection active Enter the security code (if the edited (“Lock” in the security code has been lost, reset the display) device to the factory settings è Chapter 7.3 ) Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
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If the permitted maximum values are Er10 Measuring range exceeded with In A exceeded, the pressure sensor must Er11 Value below measuring range with In B be replaced. Send device to Festo. Er12 Measuring range exceeded with In B 2)3) Er17 Undervoltage Maintain operating voltage 1) 7-segments display flashes.
–1 … 0 Accuracy [% FS] ±3 Threshold value setting range [bar] –0,999 … 0 (recommended work range: –0.95 … –0.05) Hysteresis [% FS] ±0.1 Hysteresis setting range [bar] –0.9 … 0 Tab. 10 Technical data Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
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Fig. 6 Low pressure generated as a function of the vacuum block’s operating pressure Air consumption Air consumption Operating pressure Fig. 7 Air consumption as a function of operating pressure of the vacuum block Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
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VABF-S4-1-V2B1... Suction rate Suction rate Operating pressure Fig. 8 Suction rate dependent on operating pressure of the vacuum block Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
Press key (here B-key) and the Edit button simultaneously C-key: Press A-key and B-key simultaneously Press the Edit button Display of current errors Delete minimum/maximum value Branching in the menu system Fig. 9 Symbols for representing the menu structure Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
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VABF-S4-1-V2B1... Switch displayed input value A/B Display/delete minimum/maximum value Fig. 10 SHOW mode Festo – VABF-S4-1-V2B1... – 1705c English...
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