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Translation of the original manual Micro valve MV 15 - 30 Assembly and operating manual Superior Clamping and Gripping...
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Imprint Copyright: This manual remains the copyrighted property of SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG. It is solely supplied to our customers and operators of our products and forms part of the product. This documentation may not be duplicated or made accessible to third parties, in particular competitive companies, without our prior permission.
Non-observance can cause minor injuries. NOTICE Material damage Information about avoiding material damage. Applicable documents • General terms of business • Catalog data sheet of the purchased product The documents listed here, can be downloaded on our homepage www.schunk.com 01.03|MV 15 - 30|en...
Basic safety notes Basic safety notes Intended use The product is designed exclusively to control compressed air. The product is intended for installation in a machine/system. The requirements of the applicable guidelines must be observed and complied with. The product may be used only in the context of its defined applica- (...
Provide protective equipment per EC Machinery Directive. 2.3.2 Constructional changes, attachments, or modifications Additional drill holes, threads, or attachments that are not offered as accessories by SCHUNK may be attached only with permission of SCHUNK. Personnel qualification The assembly, initial commissioning, maintenance, and repair of the product may be performed only by trained specialist personnel.
Basic safety notes The use of personal protective equipment When installing or removing the product, observe the relevant health and safety at work rules and use the required personal protective equipment (protective gloves, safety boots and safety goggles). Notes on particular risks The general rule is: •...
Scope of delivery Warranty If the product is used as intended, the warranty is valid for 24 months from the date of delivery from the production facility un- der the following conditions: ( 1.2, Page 4) • Observe the applicable documents •...
Assembly and installation Assembly and installation Mechanical connection NOTICE Damage to the connection cable is possible! The connection cable could be damaged by twisting when a valve cartridge with a fixed cover is mounted. • The connection cable must be able to move freely when a valve cartridge with a fixed cover is screwed in.
Assembly and installation Electrical connection NOTICE Damage to the cable is possible. The bending radius of the cable is not allowed to be less than the minimum amount: • Static: 10 times the cable diameter. • Dynamic: 15 times the cable diameter, suitable for cable tracks.
Assembly and installation Dismantling micro valve Dismantling micro valve 1 Undo the knurled screw on the valve cover (3). NOTE In valves with fixed covers, the valve cover with connection cable cannot be removed. 2 Remove the valve cover (3) with connection cable and accessory (4).
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Assembly and installation Micro valve NOTE Always install the micro valves in the following sequence, for example to avoid unscrewing the screw cap from the valve cartridge if an accessory is fitted subsequently. 1 Screw the hollow screw of the swivel fitting (1) lightly into the pneumatic unit (7), without tightening.
Assembly and installation Realigning the connection cable NOTICE Risk of damage to the contacts! The contacts can be damaged if the valve cover is screwed on firmly and the alignment of the connection cable changed. • Define the position of the connection cable when the valve cover is put on.
Assembly and installation Start-up WARNING Risk of injury due to objects falling or being ejected from the machine/automated system! • Check whether all micro valves are tight prior to the start-up or restart. Micro valves with the LP / P pressure range need a minimum supply pressure in order to work.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Valve does not open when switched on Possible cause Solution(s) Compressed air supply is too low, micro Increase the supply pressure to the mini- ( 5, Page valve only opens with pressure support mum operating pressure, depending on the design Micro valve not screwed in as far as possible Check the thread of the swivel fitting, (...
Maintenance and care Maintenance and care NOTE Contact SCHUNK service if changes take place on the micro valve that impair safety. Micro valves are maintenance-free. If the requirement on the compressed air are not complied with, clean the micro valve at the following points: •...
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