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Festo MPA-F Series Manual

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MPA−F pneumatics
Valve terminals with
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MPAF−MPM−... and
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547 526
en 0910a
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  • Page 1 MPA−F valve terminals Manual MPA−F pneumatics Valve terminals with MPA−F pneumatics Type: MPAF−MPM−... and MPAF−FB−... Manual 547 526 en 0910a [741 120]...
  • Page 3 ....... . . 547 526 © (Festo AG & Co. KG, D 73726 Esslingen, Germany, 2009) Internet: http://www.festo.com E−Mail: service_international@festo.com...
  • Page 4 Contents and general instructions Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ..........3−8 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 6 5−18 5.3.6 Replacing interlinking boards ......5−21 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 7 ............C−1 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 8 Contents and general instructions Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    CE certification. Standards and test values, which the product must comply with and fulfil, can be found in the section Technical data". The product−relevant EU directives can be found in the decla ration of conformity. Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 10: Target Group

    Contents and general instructions Target group This manual is directed exclusively at technicians trained in control and automation technology. Service Please consult your local Festo repair service if you have any technical problems. VIII Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 11: Notes On The Use Of This Manual

    An overview is provided in the system description of your CPX terminal, table Descriptions of the CPX terminal". With MP connection Information on the electric/electronic components: See accompanying leaflet Tab. 0/1: Alternative connections of the MPA−F valve terminal Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 12 Pressure sensor plate Pneumatic supply plate Valves Pressure regulator plate Blanking plate Manifold blocks Electrical supply plate Pneumatic part of the multi−pin plug connection or the pneumatic interface Fig. 0/1: Main constituents of the MPA−F valve terminal Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 13: Important User Instructions

    This means that failure to observe this instruction may result in damage to property. The following pictogram marks passages in the text which describe activities with electrostatically sensitive components. Electrostatically sensitive components may be damaged if they are not handled correctly. Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 14 Accessories: Information on necessary or sensible accessories for the Festo product. Environment: Information on environment−friendly use of Festo products. Text markings The bullet indicates activities which may be carried out in · any order. 1. Figures denote activities which must be carried out in the numerical order specified.
  • Page 15 (2) and (4). Size MPA1 with 4 valve positions Size MPA2 with 2 valve positions Manual override MPA1 or MPA23 Size designation of the MPA−F valve terminal with 10 mm (MPA1) or (MPA2) 20 mm wide valves XIII Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 16 Connecting the supply lines (tubing) to the MPA−F valve terminal Valve Monostable, bistable and mid−position valves Valve terminal MPA−F (Type 33) valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection or CPX terminal Tab. 0/2: Product−specific terms and abbreviations Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 17: Summary Of Components

    Summary of components Chapter 1 1−1 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 18 ....... . 1−7 1.1.3 Connection and display elements ......1−27 1−2 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 19 Information on the electronics modules of the MPA−F valve terminal is provided in the accompanying leaflet and the corresponding electronics description (see the system description for your CPX terminal, table Descriptions of the CPX terminal"). 1−3 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 20: The Mpa−F Valve Terminal

    1. Summary of components The MPA−F valve terminal Festo supports your machine table automation tasks with the MPA−F valve terminal. The modular design of this valve terminal allows you to optimally customize the valve terminal to suit your machine or system.

  • Page 21: Overview Of Variants

    Two solenoid coils can be controlled per valve position. Max. 128 solenoid coils can be actuated. Max. 64 solenoid coils can be actuated. Tab. 1/1: Number of valve positions of the MPA−F with CPX terminal Fig. 1/1: MPA−F with CPX terminal 1−5 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 22 Max. 24 solenoid coils can be actuated. The valve coils are connected electrically at a central point via the multi−pin plug. Tab. 1/2: Number of valve positions of the MPA−F valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection Fig. 1/2: MPA−F valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection 1−6 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 23: Description Of Components

    End plate module (bus) Optional pneumatic supply plate Optional electrical supply plate Pneumatic part of the pneumatic interface Fig. 1/3: Pneumatic components of the MPA−F valve terminal with CPX terminal, 1st level 1−7 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 24 Pressure regulator plate with pressure gauge (optional) Electronic module with LEDs Exhaust plates with common Valves or cover plates connection (3/5) Fig. 1/4: Pneumatic components of the MPA−F valve terminal with CPX terminal, 2nd level 1−8 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 25 Pneumatic supply plate Pneumatic part of the multi−pin plug Seal (optional separating seal for connection plate pressure zone separation) Fig. 1/5: Pneumatic components of the MPA−F valve terminal with electric multi−pin plug, 1st level 1−9 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 26 Pressure regulator plate with pressure gauge (optional) Electronic module with LEDs Exhaust plates with common connection (3/5) Valves or cover plates Fig. 1/6: Pneumatic components of the MPA−F valve terminal with electric multi−pin plug, 2nd level 1−10 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 27 Multi−pin plug cover with cable Electrical part of the multi−pin plug connection plate with Sub−D connection Fig. 1/8: Electrical components of the MPA−F valve terminal with Sub−D multi−pin plug connection 1−11 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 28 Two monostable 2/2−way valves, normally closed, pneumatic spring return 5/3−way valve, mid position exhausted 5/3−way valve, mid position closed Two single−solenoid 3/2−way valves, control side 12 in normally open, control side 14 in normally closed, pneumatic spring return 1−12 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 29 (2), pneumatic spring return Monostable 3/2−way valve, normally closed, external compressed air supply via connection (4), pneumatic spring return Tab. 1/3: Identification codes of the valves Additional information on the valves can be found in Appendix B. 1−13 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 30 The limits for pressure monitoring are set by means of parameter settings. The pressure sensor plate can be parametrised via the PLC or the Festo Handheld (CPX−MMI). Assembly of the pressure sensor plate is described in the VMPA−FB−PS−... assembly instructions.
  • Page 31 The limits for pressure monitoring are set by means of parameter settings. You can parametrise the pressure sensor via the PLC or the handheld device (CPX−MMI) from Festo. Pneumatic supply plate You can use the pneumatic air supply plate to separately supply the valves with operating pressure and remove the exhaust air in a ducted or unducted manner.
  • Page 32 MPA1: after the second valve position MPA2: after the first valve position. With this manifold block the supply duct (1) is separate. 1−16 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 33 You can discover if your MPA−F valve terminal is equipped with pressure zones or how many pressure zones it is equipped with, from the identification notch in the manifold block (see Tab. 1/4) or from the seal markings (see Fig. 1/9). 1−17 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 34 The normal seal without separation Separating seal codes function (Type MPA−F−DPU) has no (Type MPA−F−DPU−PRS, Ident. code S) identification that blocks channels (1), (3) and (5): Projecting flag Fig. 1/9: Manifold block seals, identification of the seal variants 1−18 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 35 The following section describes the functions of the most important pressure regulator plates. Manifold block type MPAF−AP−... with electronics module VMPAF...−...EM... Instructions on installing the vertical stacking components, see chapter 3 Tab. 1/5: Components of the pneumatic module of the MPA−F valve terminal 1−19 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 36 0.5 ... 5 bar Pressure gauge for pressure regulator plate Tab. 1/6: Pressure regulator plates listed by Ident. code The circuit symbol of the pressure regulating valve is provided in Appendix B, Tab. B/5. 1−20 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 37 (4) to channel (5) in the valve. Exhaust process: During venting, the exhaust flow in the valve is unregulated from channel (2) to channel (3) via the pressure regulating valve. 1−21 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 38 The unregulated exhaust air is then fed via channel (4) through the intermediate plate and then to channel (5) and vented. Pressure regulators Intermediate plate Valve Connecting plate Fig. 1/10: B pressure regulating valve 1−22 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 39 (flow from 1 } 2). Application examples: If a different working pressure to the operating pressure of the valve terminals is required at connections (2) or (4). If the reversible pressure regulating valve cannot be used. 1−23 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 40 The regulated pressure is switched to channel (2) inside the valve. The unregulated exhaust air is switched inside the valve from channel (4) to channel (1) and then in the intermediate plate to channel (3). 1−24 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 41 (4). The valve is thus operated in reversible mode. Exhaust process: Venting occurs in the valve from working channel (4) to channel (1) and in the intermediate plate to the manifold block exhaust duct (5). 1−25 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 42 When fast exhaust performance is required. When the pressure regulator must always be adjustable. Instructions on the installation of these pressure regulator plates are provided in the assembly instructions VMPA...−B8−R...C2−C... 1−26 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 43: Connection And Display Elements

    Separate exhaust port (3), Supply port (1), Valves" operating pressure" Common exhaust connection (3/5), Working lines (2) and (4) Valves" per valve Manual override cover cap Fig. 1/12: Pneumatic connecting and operating elements of the MPA−F valve terminal 1−27 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 44 Pressure gauge (optional) adjusting knob with free−wheeling and Connection for pressure gauge snap−in locking (can be turned 90°) Adjusting screw for pressure regulator plate MPA2 Fig. 1/13: Operating and connection elements of the pressure regulator plates 1−28 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 45 Red: Error display Earth terminal Optional electrical supply plate: Power LED (green) Fig. 1/14: Electrical connecting and display elements of the MPA−F valve terminal with CPX terminal 1−29 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 46 The pressure sensor plate has the following display elements: Pressure sensor plate Red LED: Pressure too low Green LED: Pressure maintained Red LED: Pressure exceeded Red LED: Common error display Fig. 1/15: Display element of the pressure sensor plate 1−30 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 47 Red LED: Common error display Yellow LED bar": Value in display shown in bar Yellow LED: psi": Value in display shown in psi Fig. 1/16: Display elements of the pressure sensor on the pneumatic interface 1−31 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 48 Inscription label holder with inscription field for addressing LEDs Yellow: Signal status display of the pilot solenoid coils Earth terminal Sub−D connection SUB−D multi−pin hood Fig. 1/17: Electrical connecting and display elements of the MPA−F valve terminal with multiple connector 1−32 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 49: Fitting

    Fitting Chapter 2 2−1 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 50 ......2−13 Mounting/dismounting the manual override cap ..... 2−18 2−2 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 51 I/O module description (see the system description for your CPX terminal, table Descriptions of the CPX terminal"). Information on mounting modules and components ordered at a later stage can be found in the package insert. 2−3 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 52: General Instructions On Mounting And Dismantling

    Note Handle all modules and components of the MPA−F valve terminal with great care. Note especially the following: The specified torques must be observed. Electrostatic sensitive devices. Do not therefore touch any contact surfaces. 2−4 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 53: Mounting Variants

    Tab. 2/1: Mounting methods for the MPA−F valve terminal Note Mount the MPA−F valve terminal so that there is sufficient space for heat dissipation and ensure that the maximum limits for temperatures are observed (see Appendix A, Technical data"). 2−5 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 54: Mounting/Dismounting On An H−Rail

    MPA−F valve terminals with multi−pin plug connection: CPA−BG−NRH. This kit contains 2 M4x10 screws and 2 clamping elements. for MPA−F valve terminals with CPX terminal: VMPAF−FB−BG−NRH. This set consists of 3 clamping components, two M4x12 screws and one M4x10 screw. 2−6 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 55 3. Fasten the H−rail to the mounting surface at intervals of approx. every 100 mm. 4. Mount the H−rail clamping units at all required mounting points (see Tab. 2/2). 5. Hang the MPA−F valve terminal on the H−rail (see Fig. 2/1, arrow A). 2−7 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 56 H−rail clamping unit Fig. 2/1: Mounting the MPA−F valve terminal onto an H−rail 7. Lock the CPA−F valve terminal against tilting or sliding by tightening the retaining screw on both sides with 1.3 Nm. 2−8 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 57 1. Loosen the retaining screw of the H−rail clamping unit (for position of the screws, see Tab. 2/2). Make sure that the clamping element lies horizontally to the H−rail. 2. Swing the MPA−F valve terminal forwards away from the H−rail (see Fig. 2/3). 2−9 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 58 3. Lift the MPA−F valve terminal away from the H−rail (see Fig. 2/3). H−rail Retaining screw of the H−rail clamping unit Clamping component of the H−rail clamping unit Fig. 2/3: Dismounting the MPA−F valve terminal 2−10 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 59: Wall Mounting/Dismounting

    Make sure there is sufficient space for connecting the power supply cables and tubing. 2. Drill mounting holes in the mounting surface. 3. Fasten the MPA−F valve terminal with M6 screws of sufficient length to the fastening surface. 2−11 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 60 1. Prevent a hanging−mounted MPA−F valve terminal from falling down before you loosen it from the fastening surface. 2. Loosen the mounting screws (see Tab. 2/3). Remove the MPA−F valve terminal from the fastening surface. 2−12 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 61: Mounting/Dismounting The Labelling System

    Pivot the yoke to the level of the valve connection surface Lightly press against the yoke in the direction of the arrow Press the yoke down into the manifold block Fig. 2/4: Mounting the labelling system yoke 2−13 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 62 (see Fig. 2/6, position 3). The inscription label holder can be used for mounting 4 inscription labels (Type IBS 9x20) or for mounting an inscription field. 2−14 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 63 Inscription label holder position: at front Inscription label holder position: on top Inscription label holder position: at rear Inscription field Transparent cover Inscription label Fig. 2/6: Mount the inscription labels/inscription fields on the inscription label holder 2−15 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 64 1. Release the inscription label holders from the yokes you wish to remove. 2. Release and remove the safety clips from the appropriate yokes (see Fig. 2/7). Yoke Safety clip Fig. 2/7: Dismounting the yoke safety clip 2−16 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 65 Pull the yoke out of the front mounting Fig. 2/8: Dismounting the inscription label holder and the labelling system yoke 4. Remove the yoke from the front mounting on the manifold block 2−17 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 66: Mounting/Dismounting The Manual Override Cap

    2. Mount the appropriate cover cap on the manual override so that the snap hooks of the cover cap engage into the recesses in the manual override. 3. Press the cover cap into the grooves on the manual override (see Fig. 2/9): 2−18 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 67 If you wish to remove the cover cap, note that the snap hook of the cover caps can be damaged when the hooks are dismounted. 2−19 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 68 2. Fitting Dismantling Proceed as follows: Use a suitable screwdriver to lift the cover cap from the · manual override (see Fig. 2/10): Fig. 2/10: Dismounting the manual override cover caps 2−20 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 69: Installation

    Installation Chapter 3 3−1 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 70 ..... . 3−29 3.5.2 MPA−F valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection ... 3−31 3−2 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 71 Detailed instructions on addressing the pneumatic module, the MPA−F valve terminal with the CPX terminal, can be found in the electronics description for the module (see the system description of your CPX terminal, table Descriptions of the CPX terminal"). 3−3 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 72: Compressed Air Preparation

    5 mg/m (see ISO 8573−1 class 4). This avoids operative malfunction of the valves. Excessive residual oil is not permissible irrespective of the compressor oil, as otherwise the basic lubrication will be washed out with time. 3−4 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 73: Operation With Lubricated Compressed Air

    Incorrect additional oil and too much residual oil content in the compressed air will reduce the service life of the valve terminal. Use Festo special oil OFSW−32 or the other oils listed in the Festo catalogue (as per DIN 51524−HLP32, basic viscosity 32 CST at 40 °C).
  • Page 74 Another indicator of over−lubrication is the coloration or the condition of the exhaust air silencer. A distinctly yellow colouring of the filter element or drops of oil on the silencer indicate that the lubricator setting is too high. 3−6 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 75: General Instructions On Installation

    Optimize the exhaust capacity of the valve terminal, e.g. by using additional pneumatic air supply plates. If necessary, separate the exhaust ducts using the separating seal with Ident. code: R (ducts (3) and (5) closed, see chapter 1, Fig. 1/9). 3−7 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 76: Installing The Tubing

    MPA−F valve terminal: Switch off the compressed air supply. · Make sure that all pneumatic tubing is pressureless. · Exhaust all actuators controlled by valves which are clo · sed in normal or mid−positions. 3−8 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 77 1. Label all pneumatic tubing. 2. Press down the locking ring of the fitting 1, for example with a screwdriver or the loosening tool QSO from Festo, or loosen the clamping screw 2 of the fitting. 3. Remove the tubing from the fitting.

  • Page 78: Connecting The Mpa−F Valve Terminal

    Port (1): On the electrical interface (pneumatic interface, CPI−interface, multi−pin plug connection plate, AS−interface) On the optional pneumatic air supply plate, at a maximum between every manifold block Port (12/14): On the right−hand end plate 3−10 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 79: Pilot Control (Pilot Air Supply)

    4 Mounting screw of the selector (tightening torque 4 Nm (± 20 %) Tab. 3/1: Selector identification position, depending on the type of pilot control 3−11 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 80 This is the case even if the MPA−F valve terminal is operated with different pressure zones. Set the external pilot air supply to correspond to the · operating pressure at which these valves are operated (see diagrams in Appendix A Fig. A/1 and Fig. A/3). 3−12 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 81: Mpa−F Valve Terminal With Pressure Zone Separation

    The position of the air supply plate within the pressure zone (left, centre or right) is optional. 3−13 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 82 (12/14) and exhaust Pneumatic interface or multi−pin plug (82/84) for the entire valve terminal connection plate with supply connection (1) for pressure zone 1 Fig. 3/3: Example of MPA−F valve terminal with 3 pressure zones 3−14 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 83: Operating The Mpa−F Valve Terminal With Reversible Pressure Regulating Valves

    2 bar. For regulator pressures below 2 bar, use the reversible A or B pressure regulating valve (identifier in the type code: PN, PM, PL, PK) see Tab. 1/6. 3−15 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 84 Adjusting knob in the locking level Adjusting knob in the setting level Adjusting knob Adjusting knob in the freewheel level Fig. 3/4: Setting the pressure regulator plates (size MPA2) with the aid of the adjusting knob 3−16 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 85 Flow diagrams of the pressure regulator plates Fig. A/4 ... Fig. A/8). Adjusting screw, internal hexagon socket (A/F 2,0) Fig. 3/5: Setting the pressure regulating valve plates (size MPA2) with the aid of the adjusting screw 3−17 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 86: Vacuum/Low Pressure Operation

    (1): Operate the above−mentioned valves in a separate · pressure zone. The operating pressure for this pressure zone must be · set in accordance with the diagram in Fig. A/1. 3−18 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 87 The valve plates with Ident. code D, H, K, N and I are not suitable for vacuum or low−pressure operation if they are supplied via connection 1. Pilot pressure as per diagram in Appendix A, Fig. A/3 Pilot pressure as per diagram in Appendix A, Fig. A/1 Tab. 3/2: Valve sub−bases 3−19 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 88 (12/14) of the valve terminal. 3/2−way valve Compressed air or Exhaust via port vacuum via port Ident. code X Ident. code W Tab. 3/3: Connections to valves with Ident. code X and W 3−20 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 89: Connecting The Pneumatic Lines

    The pilot exhaust air is vented via port (82/84) on the right−hand end plate. The port must always be equipped with a silencer. Mount the fitting or silencers according to the table below. Then lay the tubing. 3−21 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 90 3. Installation 12/14 82/84 Fig. 3/6: Pneumatic ports of the MPA−F valve terminal 3−22 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 91 Note In the case of several systems with centrally ducted exhaust air: Use non−return valves in the common exhaust lines (3/5) · or (82/84) in order to prevent functional impairment due to back pressures. 3−23 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 92: Connecting The Electric Cables

    (protective extra−low voltage, PELV). Also observe the general requirements for PELV circuits laid down in IEC/DIN EN 60204−1. Use only power sources that guarantee reliable · electrical isolation of the operating voltage as per IEC/DIN EN 60204−1. 3−24 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 93 (only for the MPA−F valve terminal with a CPX terminal) The electrical supply plate type VMPAF−FB−SP−...−V−... provides an additional load supply to the valves when the valves are to be operated in different voltage zones. 3−25 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 94 24 VDC valve Pin 3 0 VDC valves (leading) Pin 4 Electrical supply plate type VMPA−FB−SP−7/8−V−4POL: 7/8" plug, (4−pin) Pin allocation Pin A n.c. Pin B 24 VDC valve Pin C Pin D 0 VDC valves (leading) 3−26 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 95 Please note the supplementary instructions on the · MPA−F valve terminals with CPX terminal in the CPX system description. You can thereby avoid interference from electromagnetic sources and ensure electromagnetic compatibility in accordance with EMC directives. 3−27 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 96 3. Installation MPA−F valve terminal with MPA−F valve terminal with multi−pin plug CPX terminal connection Earth terminal Fig. 3/8: Earthing the MPA−F valve terminal 3−28 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 97: Address Assignment Of The Valves

    Counting begins on the valve terminal from left to right Each valve position occupies 2 addresses, irrespective of the valve or blanking plate mounted. The following assignment applies: solenoid coil 14 occupies the lower−value address, solenoid coil 12 occupies the higher−value address. 3−29 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 98 Detailed instructions on addressing the pneumatic modules of the MPA−F with the CPX terminal can be found in the electronics description for the module (see the system description of your CPX terminal, table Descriptions of the CPX terminal"). 3−30 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 99 Two addresses VMPA1−MPM−EMM−8 VMPA2−MPM−EMM−4 Tab. 3/5: Electronics module for multi−pin plug connection If an electronics module occupies 2 addresses, the following applies: solenoid coil 14 occupies the lower−value address, solenoid coil 12 occupies the higher−value address. 3−31 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 100 MPA−MPM−... with the following components is addressed: Components MPA 1 MPA 2 Manifold blocks 2 (8 valve positions) 2 (4 valve positions) Electronic 1 VMPA1−MPM−EMM−8 1 VMPA2−MPM−EMM−4 modules 1 VMPA1−MPM−EMM−4 1 VMPA2−MPM−EMM−2 Tab. 3/6: Example: Electronics modules for multi−pin plug connection 3−32 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 101 Connect 0 V with positive−switching control signals, 24 V with negative−switching control signals; mixed operation is not permitted. Tab. 3/7: Example: Address assignment of the MPA−F valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection and 12 valve positions 3−33 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 102 Manifold block with electronics module type VMPA2−MPM−EMS−4 occupies two addresses per valve position Fig. 3/10: Example: Address assignment of the MPA−F valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection and 12 valve positions, type MPAF...−MPM−... (top view) 3−34 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 103 Commissioning Chapter 4 4−1 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 104 ........4−16 4.5.2 Operating states of the pneumatic system ....4−17 4−2 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 105: Commissioning

    Operating states of the pneumatic system Additional information Commissioning of the CPX terminal is described in the corresponding description for the CPX bus node (see the system description of your CPX terminal, table Descriptions of the CPX terminal"). 4−3 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 106: General Information

    This can cause damage to the machine or system and even injury to persons. Operate the valve terminal with an external pilot air sup · ply (3 ... 8 bar) Branch the pilot air supply before the soft−start valve (see Fig. 4/1). 4−4 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 107 Externally supplied pilot air supply (3 to 8 bar), branched before the soft−start valve Safety start−up valve (slow build up in pressure of complete supply) Fig. 4/1: Example of valve−cylinder combination with gradual pressure build−up of the complete supply 4−5 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 108: Manual Override

    Mode of operation Non−detenting After actuation the manual override is reset automatically by a spring. Turning with detent The manual override remains actuated until it is reset by hand. Tab. 4/2: Actuation types of the manual override 4−6 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 109 Assignment of the manual overrides to the solenoid coils is as follows: Manual override for solenoid coils 12 Valve size MPA2 Manual override for solenoid coils 14 Valve size MPA1 Fig. 4/2: Position of the manual overrides (top view) 4−7 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 110: Checking The Valves And The Valve−Actuator Combination

    Commissioning of the CPX terminal is described in the appropriate description for the CPX bus node (see the system description of your CPX terminal, table Descriptions of the CPX terminal"). 4−8 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 111 A valve that has been switched by an electric signal cannot be reset by the manual override. The electric signal is dominant in this case. Reset the electric signal before actuating the manual · override. 4−9 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 112 If the manual override is in the actuated state, it is not possible to reset the valve to its neutral position with an electric signal. The manual override is dominant in this case. 4. Switch off the compressed air supply after testing the valves. 4−10 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 113 Release the plunger (the spring moves back to the basic position · resets the plunger of the manual (not with double−solenoid valve, override to the initial position). Ident. code J) Tab. 4/4: Non−detenting actuation of the manual override 4−11 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 114 · anti−clockwise direction as far as (not with double−solenoid valve, possible. Ident. code J) Then release the plunger. · Tab. 4/5: Turning with detent actuation of the manual override 4−12 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 115 MPA2: Red LED for solenoid coil 14 coil 14 Valve size MPA2 MPA2: Yellow LED for solenoid coil 12 Valve size MPA1 MPA2: MO for solenoid coil 12 Fig. 4/3: Assignment of LEDs and manual overrides to the solenoid coils 4−13 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 116 MPA pneumatic module during operation MPA−F with electronics module blinking VMPA...−FB−EM...−D2...: see electronics description of the MPA pneumatic module Tab. 4/6: Meaning of the LED display (MPA−F valve terminal with CPX terminal) 4−14 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 117 (DC 18 V ... 30 V) compressed air supply not OK pilot exhaust blocked servicing required Tab. 4/7: Meaning of the LED display (MPA−F valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection) 4−15 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    Valve terminal with regulated external pilot air supply: After restarting, check the pilot pressure · (if necessary, set this depending on the operating pressure, see chapter 3) Tab. 4/8: Function impairment of the pneumatic system 4−16 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 119: Operating States Of The Pneumatic System

    Slow start−up after If control signals are present, the pi EMERGENCY STOP lot air supply must have a pressure of 3 ... 8 bar immediately after being switched on Tab. 4/9: Pneumatic operating states 4−17 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 120 4. Commissioning 4−18 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 121 Maintenance and conversion Chapter 5 5−1 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 122 5.4.4 Adding a pressure sensor plate ......5−34 5−2 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 123: Maintenance And Conversion

    Information on mounting /dismounting components and on the electrical connections can be found in the CPX system description. MPA−F valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection: Instructions on connecting the electric components can be found in the package insert. 5−3 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 124: General Preventive Action

    Threaded connections must be mounted free of offset · and mechanical tension. Check the seals for damage (IP65). · The contact surfaces must be dry and clean (sealing · effect, avoid leakage and contact faults). 5−4 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 125: Dismounting The Mpa−F Valve Terminal

    · Tab. 5/1: Disconnecting the electrical connections Disconnecting the pneumatic connections Disconnecting the pneumatic connections is described in chapter 3. Dismounting the MPA−F valve terminal Dismounting the MPA−F valve terminal is described in chapter 2. 5−5 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 126: Servicing The Mpa−F Valve Terminal

    2. Clean the flat plate silencer with petrol or paraffin. 3. Fasten the flat plate silencer only with the original screws. Tighten these alternately to the final value of 10 Nm (± 20 %). 5−6 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 127: Exchange The Flat Plate Silencer Or The Exhaust Plate

    The manifold blocks of the MPA−F valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection (modular linking) support the control of one or two solenoid coils per valve position, depending on the installed MPA electronics module (see Tab. 5/4). 5−7 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 128 1. Make sure the seal is not damaged. 2. Replace seals if they are damaged. 3. Make sure that the cord seal between the manifold block and components is in the correct position: The cord seal must sit in the component cut−outs. 5−8 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 129 Electronics module Manifold block Fig. 5/2: Mount valve or cover plate (MPA1) Fastening screws of the component Manifold block Valve or cover plate Electronics module Cord seal Fig. 5/3: Mount valve or cover plates (MPA2) 5−9 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 130: Replacing Electronics Modules

    Discharge yourself electrostatically before installing or · removing components in order to protect the components from discharges of static electricity. Caution Replace an electronics module only with an electronics module of the same type. 5−10 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 131 If your MPA pneumatics are mounted with electronics · modules of type VMPA1−FB−EMS−... or VMPA2−FB−EMS−..., you must supply the MPA−F pneumatics exclusively via a four−pin system supply module type CPX−GE−EV−S or CPX−GE−EV−S−7/8−4POL. Observe the overview in Tab. 5/2. 5−11 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 132 Interlinking block with valve power supply (M18 or 7/8"): type CPX−GE−EV−V... System supply (7/8", 5−pin): type CPX−GE−EV−S−7/8−5POL Electrical supply plate MPA: type VMPA−FB−SP−...−V−... 5−12 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 133 CPX I/O modules if you wish to mount an electronics module of a different type. Recommendation: Replace only with electronics modules of the same type. The electronics modules of type VMPA...−FB−... support the control of two solenoid coils per valve position. 5−13 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 134 D2 Outputs correspond to solenoid coils Tab. 5/3: Electronics module for the MPA−F valve terminal with CPX terminal Additional information on MPA electronics modules can be found in the MPA−... electronics descriptions. 5−14 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 135 Outputs correspond to solenoid coils Two solenoid coils can be controlled per valve position. One solenoid coil can be controlled per valve position. Tab. 5/4: Electronics modules for the MPA valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection (type MPA...−MPM−...) 5−15 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 136 Cord seals Electronics module Manifold block Electronics module seal Fastening screws of the electronics module 2 conical ring seals per valve or blanking plate Fig. 5/4: Removing and mounting the electronics module (example MPA1) 5−16 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 137 Cord seal of the valve or cover plate 1. Place the electronics module in the manifold block 2. Tighten the screws of the electronic module with 0.4 Nm (± 20 %). 3. Then mount the valves or cover plates (see section 5.3.3). 5−17 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 138: Replacing The Manifold Block, Supply Plate Or Mpa−F End Plate

    4. Then remove the screws. The released manifold blocks are now only held together by the electrical interlinking. Fig. 5/5: Position of the fittings on manifold blocks and the right−hand end plate 5. Pull the relevant components away from the neighbouring components. 5−18 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 139 2. Place the seal onto the guide pin of the manifold block or supply plate. Guide pin Guide pin mounting Seal (optional separating seal for pressure zone separation) Fig. 5/6: Connecting plate mounting 5−19 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 140 (see section 5.3.3). 6. Mount the MPA−F valve terminal onto the fastening surface (see chapter 2, section 2.2.1 or 2.2.2). 7. Then install the pneumatic and electrical connections (see chapter 3, section 3.4.6 or 3.4.7). 5−20 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 141 Interlinking board for manifold block Only for size MPA2 For controlling a total of 2 solenoid coils per manifold block. Type: VMPAF−MPM−EV−SP Interlinking board for pneumatic supply plate For sizes MPA1 and MPA2 Tab. 5/5: Interlinking boards type VMPA−MPM−EV−... 5−21 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 142 Locking clip Fig. 5/8: Example of unlocking the interlinking plate from manifold blocks 5−22 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 143 4. When replacing a manifold block: Mount the electronics module to the manifold block (see section 5.3.4). 5. Remount all components on the pneumatic air supply plate or the manifold block (see section 5.3.2 or 5.3.3). 5−23 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 144: Converting The Mpa−F Valve Terminal

    The pressure zones are formed by using either special manifold blocks or special separating seals (see chapter 1, section Pressure zone separation"). The following section describes the formation of pressure zones by using separating seals. 5−24 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 145 (see section 5.2). 2. Place the MPA−F valve terminal on a flat working surface. 3. Release the manifold block where the separating seal for pressure zone separation is to be inserted (see section 5.3.5). 5−25 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 146 3. Mount the manifold block (see section 5.3.5). 4. Mount the MPA−F valve terminal onto the fastening surface (see chapter 2, section 2.2.1 or 2.2.2). 5. Then complete the pneumatic and electrical connections (see chapter 3, section 3.4.6 and 3.4.7). 5−26 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 147 Supply plate with port (1) for supplying compressed air to the 2nd pressure zone Pneumatic interface with port (1) for supplying compressed air to the 1st pressure zone Fig. 5/11: Example of MPA−F valve terminal with CPX terminal and 3 pressure zones 5−27 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 148: Adding Valve Positions

    Maximum number of sub−bases when fitted exclusively with one size and with valves with the same number of solenoid coils Tab. 5/8: Maximum number of manifold blocks With 24 controllable solenoid coils, the maximum number of manifold blocks (X ) can be calculated as follows: 5−28 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 149 With plug 7/8" (5−pin) VMPAF−FB−SP−7/8−V−5POL For every added manifold block or pneumatic air supply plate, the appropriate interlinking board and seal: see Tab. 5/5 Interlinking board for manifold block VMPAF−FB−EV−AP Interlinking board for pneumatic supply plate VMPAF−FB−EV−SP−P 5−29 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 150 MPA−F end plate, you must remove the end piece type MPA from the last interlinking board. End piece Type MPA Fig. 5/12: Dismounting/mounting the end piece of the last interlinking board 5−30 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 151 (see chapter 3, section 3.4.6 and 3.4.7). Note If a manifold block is inserted between existing manifold blocks, the address assignment of all valves to the right of the inserted manifold block will be shifted. 5−31 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 152: Adding An Electric Supply Plate (Only For Mpa−F Valve Terminal With Cpx Terminal)

    With plug M18, (3−pin) VMPAF−FB−SP−V With plug 7/8" (4−pin) VMPAF−FB−SP−7/8−V−4POL With plug 7/8" (5−pin) VMPAF−FB−SP−7/8−V−5POL In addition, a seal or separating seal with or without channel separation see chapter 1, Fig. 1/9 Tab. 5/10: Electrical supply plates 5−32 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 153 3. Mount the MPA−F valve terminal onto the fastening surface (see chapter 2 Mounting, Wall Mounting" or H−rail mounting"). 4. Then install the pneumatic and electrical connections (see chapter 3 Installation, connecting the MPA−F valve terminal"). 5−33 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

  • Page 154: Adding A Pressure Sensor Plate

    3. Mount the MPA−F valve terminal onto the fastening surface (see chapter 2 Mounting, Wall Mounting" or H−rail mounting"). 4. Then install the pneumatic and electrical connections (see chapter 3 Installation, connecting the MPA−F valve terminal"). 5−34 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 155 Technical appendix Appendix A A−1 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 156 ..........A−16 A−2 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 157 ° Operation −5 ... +50 Medium −5 ... +50 °C Protection class as per EN 60 529 IP65 (with cable from Festo accessories) ° Relative humidity 90 % at 40 Corrosion protection KBK 0 (as per FN940070) Mounting position With H−rail, horizontal fitting only Tightening torque (M Selector on the right−hand end plate...
  • Page 158 Approx. 380 g Approx. 350 g Per valve Approx. 56 g Approx. 100 g Per cover plate 24 g 44 g Per pressure regulator plate Approx. 69 g Approx. 180 g Tab. A/2: General technical specifications (continued) A−4 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 159 300 mm pneumatic part length without additional fastenings: Severity level 2 from 300 mm pneumatic part length with additional fastenings (wall brackets) every 250 mm: Severity class 2. See following Tab. A/4 for explanations of the severity levels. Tab. A/3: Vibration and shock A−5 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 160 Valves with Ident. code D, H, K and N: At connection (1): 3 ... 10 bar All valves: at connection (12/14): see relevant diagrams Fig. A/1 or Fig. A/2. Manual override non−detenting or turning with detent Tab. A/5: Medium and pressure range A−6 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 161 (1) [bar] Fig. A/1: Diagram: Required pilot pressure related to the operating pressure with external pilot air supply and use of valve sub−bases with Ident. codes D, H, I, K and N A−7 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 162 (1) [bar] Fig. A/3: Diagram: Required pilot pressure related to the operating pressure with external pilot air supply and using valve sub−bases with Ident. codes B, E, G, J, M, W and X A−8 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 163 Flow direction 1 } 4 or 4 } 3/5 not with valves having Ident. codes I, W and X. Values for the mid−position are quoted in brackets Tab. A/7: Nominal flow rates and valve switching times for MPA1 A−9 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 164 Flow direction 1 } 4 or 4 } 3/5 not with valves having Ident. codes I, W and X. Values for the mid−position are quoted in brackets Tab. A/8: Nominal flow rates and valve switching times for MPA2 A−10 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 165 MPA2 (Ident. code: PF and PA) B pressure regulating valve Output pressure Flow rate Fig. A/5: Diagram: Flow depending on the output pressure for B pressure regulating valve, size MPA2 (Ident. code: PH and PC) A−11 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 166 MPA2 (Ident. code: PG and PB) Reversible B pressure regulating valve Output pressure Flow rate Fig. A/7: Diagram: Flow depending on the output pressure for reversible B pressure regulating valve, size MPA2 (Ident. codes; PN and PL) A−12 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 167 (Protected Extra−Low Voltage) The MPA−F valve terminal is intended for industrial usage The maximum signal cable length with MPA valve terminals with MP connection is 10 m Tab. A/9: Technical data for the electric components, general A−13 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 168 Tab. A/10: Technical data on electric components, MPA−F valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection Technical data for the electric components of the MPA−F valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection can be found in the accompanying leaflet. A−14 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 169 Detailed instructions on the electronic module of the MPA−F valve terminal with the CPX terminal, can be found in the electronics description for the module (see the system description of your CPX terminal, table Descriptions of the CPX terminal"). A−15 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 170 A. Technical appendix Festo accessories www.festo.com/catalogue A−16 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 171 Supplementary component summary Appendix B B−1 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 172 ......B−3 Isolating the MPA−F valve terminal from the CPX terminal ....B−11 B−2 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 173 (see chapter 5, Tab. 5/5) 5/2−way valves Ident. code: J Function: A bistable 5/2−way valve (12/14) Ident. code: M Function: One monostable 5/2−way valve Pneumatic spring return (12/14) Tab. B/1: 5/2−way valves B−3 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 174 Ident. code: B Function: 5/3−way valve Open in mid−position (12/14) (82/84) Ident. code: E Function: 5/3−way valve Exhausted in mid−position (12/14) (82/84) Ident. code: G Function: 5/3−way valve Closed in mid−position (12/14) (82/84) Tab. B/2: 5/3−way valves B−4 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 175 Mechanical spring return 12/14 82/84 Ident. code: K Function: Two monostable 3/2−way valves Normally closed Pneumatic spring return 82/84 12/14 Ident. code: KS Function: Two monostable 3/2−way valves Normally closed Mechanical spring return 12/14 82/84 B−5 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 176 Pneumatic spring return (12/14) (82/84) Ident. code: X Function: One 3/2−way valve, monostable, normally clo (14) sed, external compressed air supply Pneumatic spring return (82/84) (12/14) Tab. B/3: 3/2−way valves B−6 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 177 B. Supplementary component summary 2/2−way valves Ident. code: D Function: Two monostable 2/2−way valves, Normally closed Pneumatic spring return 12/14 82/84 Ident. code: DS Function: Two monostable 2/2−way valves, Normally closed Mechanical spring return 82/84 12/14 B−7 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 178 If this 2/2−way valve (Ident. code I) is also operated with other valves on the valve terminal MPA−F, this 2/2−way valve must be operated in a separate pressure zone with separate exhaust duct (5). Tab. B/4: 2/2−way valves B−8 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 179 14 5 3 12 Pressure regulator plate for port 4 (A regulator) Ident. code: PG or PB Function: Regulates the operating pressure in channel (4) downstream of the directional control valve. 14 5 3 12 B−9 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 180 (5) Note: Combinations with 2x2/2−way valves (Ident. codes D and I) and 2x3/2−way valves (Ident. codes H, K and N) are not permitted. Tab. B/5: Pressure regulator plates for regulating outputs (1), (2) and (4) B−10 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 181 MPA−F valve terminal from its fastening surface (see chapter 5, section 5.2). 2. Release the retaining screws between the pneumatic interface and the MPA−F manifold block (see Fig. B/2). 3. Then remove the retaining screws. B−11 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 182 B. Supplementary component summary Fig. B/2: Dismounting the MPA−F valve terminal from the pneumatic interface Information on replacing the pneumatic interface can be found in the CPX system description. B−12 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 183 Pneumatic interface Fig. B/3: Mounting the MPA−F valve terminal to the pneumatic interface 3. Push the pneumatic interface together with the pneumatic manifold blocks. Make sure that the seal and the components are correctly positioned. B−13 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 184 6. Make the electrical and pneumatic connections between the MPA−F valve terminal and the CPX terminal. Information on this can be found in the electrical section of the CPX system description in the pneumatics section in chapter 3 of this description B−14 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 185 Index Appendix C C−1 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 186 ............C−1 C−2 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 187 ... . A−7 Corrosion protection ......A−3 C−3 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 188 ......2−6 Humidity, permitted ......A−3 C−4 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 189 Wall mounting ....... . . 2−5 C−5 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 190 ....... . A−6 Type of pilot control ......3−11 C−6 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 191 ....... . 5−32, 5−34 Switching times ......A−9, A−10 C−7 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...
  • Page 192 ....... . . 2−11 Weights, Components ......A−4 C−8 Festo P.BE−MPAF−EN en 0910a...

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