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MPA−S Valve Terminal
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Pneumatics MPA−S
Valve terminal with
MPA−S pneumatics
Type:
MPA−FB−...
MPA−CPI−...
MPA−MPM−... and
MPA−ASI−...
Manual
534 241
en 0910d
[703 970]

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  • Page 1 MPA−S Valve Terminal Manual Pneumatics MPA−S Valve terminal with MPA−S pneumatics Type: MPA−FB−... MPA−CPI−... MPA−MPM−... and MPA−ASI−... Manual 534 241 en 0910d [703 970]...
  • Page 3 ....... . . 534 241 © (Festo AG & Co. KG, D 73726 Esslingen, Germany, 2009) Internet: http://www.festo.com E−Mail:...
  • Page 4 Contents and general instructions Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ..... . 2−14 Fitting/removing the manual override caps (optional) ....2−16 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 6 ........4−19 4.7.2 Operating states of the pneumatic system ....4−21 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 7 ............C−1 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 8 Contents and general instructions Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    CE certification. Standards and test values which the product maintains and fulfils can be found in the section Technical data." The product−relevant EU directivs can be found in the declaration of conformity. Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 10: Target Group

    The technical data in this documentation may show values deviating from this. Target group This description 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−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 11: Notes On This Description

    An overview is provided in the system description of your CPX terminal, in the Descriptions of the CPX terminal" table. MPA−S with multi−pin plug connection Information on the electrical/electronic components: see package insert Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 12 MPA−S with AS interface Information on the electrical/electronic components: see package insert Tab. 0/1: Connection variants of the MPA−S valve terminal An overview of all user documentation for the CPX terminal is provided in the corresponding system description. Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 13 Pneumatic Supply plate Valves Pressure regulator plate Pressure sensor plate Sub−base Electrical supply plate Multiple connector plate; AS interface, CPI interface or pneumatic interface Proportional pressure regulator Fig. 0/1: Main components of the MPA−S valve terminal Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 14: 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−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 15 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 16 MPA1 or MPA2 Size of the valves: MPA1 = 10 mm, MPA2 = 20 mm. MPA−S valve terminal Modular Performance Sub−base Size−optimized valve terminal (type 32) with multi−pin plug connection, AS interface, CPX terminal or CPI interface. Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 17 MPA1 (type MPAS...4) with 4 valve locations size MPA2 (type MPAS...2) with 2 valve locations Tubing connection Connecting the pneumatic supply lines (tubing) to the MPA−S valve terminal Valve monostable, bistable or mid−position valves Tab. 0/2: Product−specific terms and abbreviations Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 18 Contents and general instructions Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 19: Summary Of Components

    Summary of components Chapter 1 1−1 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 20 ....... . 1−9 1.1.3 Connection and display components ......1−31 1−2 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 21 Information on the modules of the CPX terminal can be found in the CPX system description. Information on the electronics module of the MPA−S valve terminal can be found in the MPA−... electronics descriptions. 1−3 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 22: The Mpa−S Valve Terminal

    1. Summary of components The MPA−S valve terminal Festo supports your automation tasks at machine level with the MPA−S valve terminal. The modular structure of the MPA−S valve terminal enables you to match this valve terminal optimally to your machine or system.

  • Page 23: Overview Of Variants

    A max. of 64 solenoid coils can be supplied. A max. of 128 solenoid coils can be supplied. Tab. 1/1: Number of valve locations of the MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal Fig. 1/1: MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal 1−5 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 24 A max. of 24 solenoid coils can be supplied. A max. of 32 solenoid coils can be supplied. Tab. 1/2: Number of valve locations of the MPA−S valve terminal with CPI module Fig. 1/2: MPA−S valve terminal with CPI module 1−6 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 25 Tab. 1/3: Number of valve locations on the MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection Fig. 1/3: MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection MPA−S valve terminal with This variant of the MPA−S valve terminal is available in the AS interface following grades: 1−7 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 26 A max. of 4 solenoid coils can be supplied. A max. of 8 solenoid coils can be supplied. Tab. 1/4: Number of valve locations on the MPA−S valve terminal with AS interface Fig. 1/4: MPA−S valve terminal with AS interface 1−8 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 27: Description Of Components

    (optional) Seal (optional separating seal for pressure zone separation) Right end plate Pneumatic supply plate (optional) Fig. 1/5: Pneumatic components of the MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal or CPI module, 1st. level 1−9 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 28 Exhaust plate (3/5) or flat plate Valves or cover plates silencer Pressure regulator plate (optional) Electronic module with LEDs Fig. 1/6: Pneumatic components of the MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal or CPI module, 2nd. level 1−10 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 29 Pneumatic supply plate (optional) Seal (optional isolating seal for Inscription labels with support forming pressure zones) (optional) Fig. 1/7: Pneumatic components of the MPA−S valve terminal with electric multi−pin or AS interface, 1st. level 1−11 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 30 Exhaust plate (3/5) or flat plate Valves or cover plates silencer Pressure regulator plate (optional) Electronic module with LEDs Fig. 1/8: Pneumatic components of the MPA−S valve terminal with electric multi−pin or AS interface, 2nd. level 1−12 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 31 Sub−D consists of the following electric components: Multi−pin plug socket with cable Electrical part of the multiple connector plate with Sub−D connection Fig. 1/10: Electric components of the MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection Sub−D 1−13 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 32 Two monostable 3/2−way valves, control side 12, normal position open, control side 14, normal position closed, pneumatic spring return Two monostable 3/2−way valves, control side 12, normal position open, control side 14, normal position closed, mechanical spring return 1−14 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 33 An integrated pressure sensor records the pressure at the work connection and compares this with the setpoint value. In the event of deviations between the 1−15 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 34 Configure the proportional pressure regulator via the PLC or the Festo Handheld (CPX−MMI). Mounting of the proportional pressure regulator is described in the mounting instructions VPPM−6TA−... Information on parameterising the proportional−pressure regulator is provided in the MPA−...
  • Page 35 The limits for pressure monitoring are set by means of parameter settings. The pressure sensor plate can be parameterised via the PLC or the Festo Handheld (CPX−MMI). Mounting of the pressure sensor plate is described in the mounting instructions VMPA−FB−PS−...
  • Page 36 (3) and (5) on the left and right side of the sub−base. If the proportional−pressure regulator is to regulate the operating pressure for the valves on the MPA−S valve terminal, the valves must be positioned to the right of the proportional−pressure regulator. 1−18 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 37 MPA1: after the second valve position MPA2: after the first valve position. The sub−bases are available in the following designs: only supply channel (1) separate supply channel (1) and exhaust channels (3) and (5) separate 1−19 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 38 Sub−base with separate supply Type: VMPA2−FB−AP−2−2−T0 Type: VMPA1−FB−AP−4−1−T1 channel (1) Sub−base with separate supply Type: VMPA1−FB−AP−4−1−S1 Type: VMPA2−FB−AP−2−2−S0 channel (1) and separate exhaust channels (3) and (5). Tab. 1/7: Variants of the sub−bases with pressure zone separation 1−20 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 39 You can recognize whether your MPA−S valve terminal is equipped with pressure zones, and if so how many either by the marking on the sub−base (see Tab. 1/7) or by the marking on the seal (see Tab. 1/8). 1−21 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 40 (Ident. code S) aJ Without marking Seal with Separating seal, channels (3) and (5) blocked (Ident. code R) open channels (1), (3) and (5) Tab. 1/8: Marking of the seal variants for the sub−bases 1−22 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 41 The following section describes the functions of the major pressure regulator plates. Sub−base type MPA...−...−AP−... with electronic module type VMPA...−...EM... For notes on installing the vertical stacking components, see Chapter 3 Tab. 1/9: Components of the pneumatic module of the MPA−S valve terminal 1−23 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 42 Reversible A pressure regulator plate for port (4), control range 0.5 ... 10 bar Pressure gauge for pressure regulator plate Tab. 1/10: Identification of the pressure regulator plates in the type code The circuit symbol of the pressure regulating valve is provided in appendix B, Tab. B/5. 1−24 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 43 (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. 1−25 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 44 The exhaust air is channelled through the intermediate plate and switched from channel (2) to channel (3) in the valve. Exhaust process: During venting, the exhaust flow in the valve is unregulated from channel (4) to channel (5) via the pressure regulating valve. 1−26 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 45 (2) or (4). if it is not possible to use the reversible pressure regulator, e.g. when 2 x 3/2−way valves with ducted solenoid exhaust (82/84) are used. 1−27 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 46 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). 1−28 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 47 (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 sub−base exhaust duct (5). 1−29 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 48 When fast exhaust performance is required. When the pressure regulator must always be adjustable. Notes on the installation of these pressure regulator plates are provided in the assembly instructions VMPA...−B8−R...C2−C... 1−30 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 49: Connection And Display Components

    Connection (82/84) only with variant sensor type VMPA−FB−PS−P1 for ducted exhaust, Pilot exhaust" Pilot connection (12/14), Supply port (1), External pilot air supply" Operating pressure" Fig. 1/13: Pneumatic connecting and operating elements of the MPA−S valve terminal 1−31 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 50 Pressure regulator plate MPA2 Connection for pressure gauge adjusting screw with free−wheeling and (can be turned 90°) snap−in locking Pressure gauge (optional) Fig. 1/14: Operating and connection elements of the pressure regulator plates 1−32 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 51 LEDs/valve: supply: yellow: Signal status display Valve load voltage connection of the pilot solenoids red: Error status Fig. 1/15: Electric connecting and display elements of the MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal or CPI module 1−33 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 52 The pressure sensor plate has the following display elements: Pressure sensor plate Red LED: Pressure exceeded green LED: Pressure complies Red LED: Pressure too low Red LED: Common error display Fig. 1/16: Display elements of the pressure sensor plate 1−34 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 53 1. Summary of components Proportional−pressure regulator The proportional pressure regulator has the following display elements: green power LED Proportional−pres sure regulator red error LED Fig. 1/17: Display elements of the proportional pressure regulator 1−35 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 54 You will find the following electric connecting elements on the multi−pin plug connection of the MPA−S valve terminal: Multi−pin plug cover with cable Connection for functional earth Sub−D connection Fig. 1/18: Electric connecting elements of MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection 1−36 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 55 Fig. 1/19: Electric display elements of MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection or with AS interface Information on the electric connecting and display elements of the AS interface can be found in the package insert. 1−37 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 56 1. Summary of components 1−38 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 57: Fitting

    Fitting Chapter 2 2−1 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 58: Fitting/Removing The Manual Override Caps (Optional)

    ..... . 2−14 Fitting/removing the manual override caps (optional) ....2−16 2−2 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 59: Fitting

    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−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 60: General Instructions On Mounting And Dismantling

    Note Handle all modules and components of the MPA−S valve terminal with great care. Note especially the following: compliance with the specified torques. electrostatically sensitive devices. Therefore, do not touch any contact surfaces. 2−4 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 61: Mounting Variants

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

  • Page 62: Mounting/Dismounting On An H−Rail

    MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection: CPA−BG−NRH. This kit contains 2 M4x10 screws and 2 clamping components. MPA−S valve terminals with CPX terminal: CPX−CPA−BG−NRH. This kit contains 3 clamping components and 3 M4x10 screws. 2−6 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 63 35 mm, height 7.5 mm). Make sure there is sufficient space for connecting the power supply cables and tubing. 3. Fasten the H−rail to the mounting surface at intervals of approx. every 100 mm. 2−7 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 64 Ô Ô Ô Ô Fig. 2/1: Mounting the MPA−S valve terminal onto an H−rail 7. Fasten the MPA−S valve terminal, as with the CPX terminal, against tilting or sliding by tightening the locking screw with 1.3 Nm. 2−8 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 65 H−rail. 2. Swing the MPA−S valve terminal forwards away from the H−rail (see Fig. 2/3). 3. Lift the MPA−S valve terminal away from the H−rail (see Fig. 2/3). 2−9 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 66 H−rail clamping unit Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Fig. 2/3: Dismantling the MPA−S valve terminal 2−10 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 67: Mounting/Dismounting From A Wall

    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−S valve terminal with M4 or M6 screws of sufficient length to the fastening surface as per Tab. 2/3). 2−11 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 68 M4− 1 or M6 screws 2 each Per fastening bracket to the pneumatic supply plate (see also nstructions in Appendix A, Tab. A/2): one M6 screw 3 Tab. 2/3: Methods of fastening the MPA−S valve terminal 2−12 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 69 1. Prevent a hanging−mounted MPA−S valve terminal from falling down before you loosen it from the fastening surface. 2. Loosen the mounting screws (see Tab. 2/3). 3. Remove the MPA−S valve terminal from the fastening surface. 2−13 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 70: Mounting/Removing The Inscription Label Holder

    Proceed as follows: Clip the inscription label holders into the grooves in the · sub−bases (see diagram): Fixture for the inscription label holder on the sub−base Inscription label holder Fig. 2/4: Mounting the inscription label holder 2−14 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 71 (blade width max. 3.5 mm) to press down the snap hook (see diagram). Hole for unlocking the inscription label holder Inscription label holder Fig. 2/5: Removing the inscription label holder 3. Pull the inscription label holder out of the fixture in the sub−base. 2−15 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 72: Fitting/Removing The Manual Override Caps (Optional)

    3. Clip the manual override caps into the grooves in the manual overrides (see diagram): Manual override cover caps Manual override (MO) Fig. 2/6: Mounting the MO cover caps 2−16 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 73 During dismantling the snap hooks of the cover will be damaged. Dismounting Proceed as follows: Use a suitable screwdriver to lift the manual override caps · out of the manual overrides (see fig.): Fig. 2/7: Dismounting the manual override cover caps 2−17 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 74 2. Fitting 2−18 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 75 Installation Chapter 3 3−1 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 76 MPA−S valve terminal with CPI module or AS−Interface ..3−33 3.5.3 MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection ... 3−33 3−2 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 77: Installation

    MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal can be found in the MPA−... electronics description and the corresponding description for your bus node (see system description for your CPX terminal, table Descriptions of the CPX terminal"). 3−3 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 78: 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−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 79: 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 80 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−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 81: General Instructions On Installation

    The components of the valve terminal contain electrostatically sensitive components. The components will be damaged if you touch the contact surfaces of the plug connectors or if you do not observe the handling specifications for electrostatically sensitive devices. 3−7 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 82 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) locked, see Tab. 1/8). 3−8 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 83: Installing The Tubing

    MPA−S valve terminal: Switch off the compressed air supply. · Make sure that all pneumatic tubing is unpressurized. · Exhaust all actuators controlled by valves which are · closed in normal or mid−positions. 3−9 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 84 1. Mark all pneumatic tubing. 2. Press down the locking ring of the fitting 1 e.g. with a screwdriver or the loosening tool QSO from Festo, or loosen the locking screw 2 of the fitting. 3. Remove the tube from the fitting.

  • Page 85: Connecting The Mpa−S Valve Terminal

    Connections on the following components are available for supplying the valve terminal: on the electrical interface (pneumatic interface, CPI interface, multiple connector plate, AS interface) on the optional pneumatic supply plate, maximum between each sub−base 3−11 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 86: Pilot Control (Pilot Air Supply)

    (see Fig. 3/3). External pilot air supply If the operating pressure lies below 3 bar or above 8 bar, pilot control must be carried out with external pilot air. 3−12 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 87: Mpa−S Valve Terminal With Pressure Zone Separation

    (see Fig. 3/3). The pressure zone, which is supplied via the supply · connection (1) of the pneumatic interface or the multiple connector plate, must be operated at a pressure between 3 ... 8 bar. 3−13 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 88 (left, centre or right) is optional, but two supply plates (e.g. of neighbouring pressure zones) must not lie next to each other. By fitting an additional pneumatic air supply plate within a pressure zone you can feed additional supply air or extract exhaust air. 3−14 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 89 Identification of the pressure zone valve terminal separating seal (projecting flag) Pressure zone 1 Air supply plate for pressure zone 2 Pressure zone 2 Fig. 3/3: Example of MPA−S valve terminal with 3 pressure zones 3−15 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 90: Operation Of The Mpa−S Valve Terminal With Reversible Pressure Regulators

    Setting the pressure regulating valve (MPA2) with the adjusting knob Proceed as follows: 1. Pull the adjusting knob 2 as far as possible out of the locking level 1 into the setting level 3 (see Fig. 3/4). 3−16 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 91 Setting the pressure regulating valve via the adjusting screw in the adjusting knob (MPA2) Note If the space around the adjusting knob is not sufficient for setting the pressure regulating valve (size MPA2), use the socket head screw in the adjusting knob. 3−17 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 92 (see Flow diagrams of the pressure regulator valve plates" in Appendix A). Adjusting screw, Socket head (A/F 2,0) Fig. 3/5: Setting the pressure regulating valve plates (size MPA2) with the aid of the adjusting screw 3−18 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 93: Vacuum/Low Pressure Operation

    MPA−S with vacuum or low pressure via port (1): Operate these 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. 3−19 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 94 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 port (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 3−20 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 95 The pilot air is supplied via the valve terminal. 3/2−way valve Compressed air Exhaust via port or vacuum via connection Ident. code X Ident. code W Tab. 3/3: Connections to the valves with Ident. code X and W 3−21 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 96: Connecting The Pneumatic Lines

    Make sure that the proportional pressure regulator is supplied with a constant pressure. A constant supply pressure is necessary for good control quality. For a constant pressure supply use the separate supply connection on the sub−base of the proportional pressure regulator. 3−22 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 97 3. Installation (3/5) (82/84) (3/5) (12/14) Fig. 3/6: Pneumatic connections of the MPA−S valve terminal 3−23 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 98 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. 3−24 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 99: Connecting The Electric Cables

    (protective extra−low voltage, PELV). Also observe the general requirements for PELV circuits in accordance with 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. 3−25 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 100 Detailed instructions on connecting the CPX modules (bus node, I/O modules etc.) can be found in the relevant descriptions for the CPX module (see the system description of your CPX terminal, table Descriptions of the CPX terminal"). 3−26 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 101 (type VMPA1−FB−SP...). that you do not touch the electrostatically sensitive contact surfaces of the plug connectors on the side of the electric supply plate. 3−27 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 102 VMPA−FB−SP−V 7/8" plug, (4−pin) Pin allocation Pin A n.c. Pin B 24 V DC valves Pin C Pin D 0 V DC valves Tab. 3/6: Pin assignment of the electric supply plate type VMPA−FB−SP−7/8−V−4POL 3−28 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 103 Please note the supplementary instructions on the · MPA−S valve terminals with CPX terminal in the system manual of your CPX terminal. You can thereby avoid interference from electromagnetic sources and ensure electromagnetic compatibility in accordance with EMC directives. 3−29 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 104 3. Installation MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection MPA−S valve terminal with CPI interface MPA−S valve terminal with AS interface Earth terminal Fig. 3/8: Earthing the MPA−S valve terminal 3−30 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 105: 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 fitted. The following assignment applies: solenoid coil 14 occupies the lower−value address, solenoid coil 12 occupies the higher−value address. 3−31 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 106 MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal can be found in the MPA−... electronics description or the corresponding description for the bus node (see system description for your CPX terminal, table Descriptions of the CPX terminal"). 3−32 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 107: Mpa−S Valve Terminal With Cpi Module Or As−Interface

    Two addresses VMPA1−MPM−EMM−8 VMPA2−MPM−EMM−4 Tab. 3/8: Electronics module for multi−pin plug connection If a valve location occupies 2 addresses, the following applies: solenoid coil 14 occupies the lower−value address, solenoid coil 12 occupies the higher−value address. 3−33 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 108 MPA−MPM−PI with the folllowing components is addressed: Component MPA1 MPA2 Manifold blocks 2 (8 valve positions) 2 (4 valve positions) Electronic 1 VMPA1−MPM−EMM−8 1 VMPA2−MPM−EMM−4 module 1 VMPA1−MPM−EMM−4 1 VMPA2−MPM−EMM−2 Tab. 3/9: Example: Electronics module for multi−pin plug connection 3−34 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 109 Connect 0 V with positive−switching control signals, 24 V with negative−switching control signals; mixed operation is not permitted. Tab. 3/10: Example: Address assignment of the MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection and 12 valve locations 3−35 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 110 VMPA1−MPM−EMM−8 occupies VMPA2−MPM−EMM−−4 occupies two addresses per valve location two addresses per valve location Fig. 3/10: Example: Address assignment of the MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection and 12 valve locations, type MPA...−MPM−... (top view) 3−36 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 111 Commissioning Chapter 4 4−1 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 112 ........4−19 4.7.2 Operating states of the pneumatic system ....4−21 4−2 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 113: Commissioning

    Operating states of the pneumatic system Additional information 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"). 4−3 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 114: 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 · supply (3 ... 8 bar) Branch the pilot air supply before the soft−start valve (see diagram). 4−4 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 115 Externally supplied pilot air supply (3 ... 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 overall supply 4−5 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 116: 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−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 117 The 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−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 118: 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−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 119 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−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 120 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−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 121 Release the plunger (the spring moves back to the normal 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−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 122 Then turn the plunger in an moves back to the basic position · anti−clockwise direction as far as (not with double−solenoid valve, possible. (Ident. code J)) Then release the plunger. · Tab. 4/5: Turning/locking actuation of the manual override 4−12 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 123 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: The assignment of LEDs and manual overrides to the solenoid coils 4−13 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 124 MPA pneumatic module Tab. 4/6: Meaning of the LED display (MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal or CPI module) Further instructions on commissioning and diagnosing the MPA pneumatic modules can be found in the MPA−... electronics description. 4−14 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 125 (18 V ... 30 V) Compressed air supply not Pilot exhaust air blocked Servicing required Tab. 4/7: Meaning of the LED display (MPA−S valve terminal with multipin connection or AS−Interface) 4−15 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 126: Led Display Of The Proportional Pressure Regulator

    Error in parameterising Incorrect valve type mounted Lights up Flashing Hardware error Undervoltage of the load supply Undervoltage in the load and logic voltage supply Tab. 4/8: Meaning of the LED display on the proportional pressure regulator 4−16 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 127: Commissioning Instructions For The Proportional Pressure Regulator

    (1 % FS or 100 % FS) of the nominal value. When switching off the proportional pressure regulator, make sure that first the supply pressure, then the supply voltage is switched off. 4−17 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 128 FS = Full scale (1 % FS = 0.1 V / 100 % FS = 10 V) 0 V = 0 bar Tab. 4/9: Output signal of the proportional pressure regulator Additional important specifications on commissioning the proportional−pressure regulator, such as parameterisation, is provided in the MPA−... electronics description. 4−18 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    Valve terminals 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. 4/10: Function impairment of the pneumatic system 4−19 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 130 No supply pressure Switch on supply pressure Setpoint value reached Modify setpoint value Proportional pressure regulator Send the device to Festo for defective repairs. Flow too low Restriction of the flow cross Use different type of section due to connection connection.

  • Page 131: Operating States Of The Pneumatic System

    MPA−S valve terminal Slow start−up after If control signals are present, the EMERGENCY STOP pilot air supply must have a pressure of 3 ... 8 bar immediately after being switched on Tab. 4/12: Pneumatic operating states 4−21 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 132 4. Commissioning 4−22 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 133 Maintenance and conversion Chapter 5 5−1 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 134 ......5−41 5.4.6 Adding a proportional pressure regulator ....5−42 5−2 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 135: Maintenance And Conversion

    Information on mounting /removing components and on the electrical connections can be found in the CPX System Manual. MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection: Instructions on electrical connection can be found in the package insert. 5−3 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 136: General Preventive Action

    · Fittings 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 errors). 5−4 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 137: Dismantling The Mpa−S Valve Terminal

    Tab. 5/1: Disconnecting the electrical connections Disconnecting the pneumatic connections Disconnecting the pneumatic connections is described in Chapter 3. Dismantling the MPA−S valve terminal The procedure for dismantling the MPA−S valve terminal is described in chapter 2. 5−5 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 138: Maintenance Of The Mpa−S Valve Terminal

    Replace the seal if it is damaged. 4. Fasten the flat plate silencer only with the original screws. Tighten the screws in diagonally opposite sequence to 1.0 Nm (± 10 %). 5−6 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 139: Replace The Flat Plate Silencer Or The Exhaust Plate

    MPA electronics module (see Tab. 5/4). Dismounting Proceed as follows: Use a screwdriver with a narrow blade to loosen the · fastening screws and remove the components from the sub−bases (see diagram). 5−7 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 140 1. Make sure the seal is not damaged. 2. Replace seals if they are damaged. 3. Make sure that the cord seal between the sub−base and components is in the correct position: The cord seal must sit in the component cut−outs. 5−8 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 141 Cord seal Electronics module Sub−base Fig. 5/2: Mounting valve or blanking plate (MPA1) Fastening screws of the component Sub−base Valve or blanking plate Electronics module Cord seal Fig. 5/3: Mounting valves or blanking plates (MPA2) 5−9 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 142: Replace The Proportional Pressure Regulator

    (tightening torque 1.0 Nm (± 10 %)) Sub−base Fastening screws of the electronics module (tightening torque 0.4 Nm (± 20 %)) Electronics module Fig. 5/4: Mounting the proportional pressure regulator and the electronics module 5−10 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 143: Replacing Electronics Modules

    Discharge yourself electrostatically before mounting or · removing components in order to protect the components against discharges of static electricity. Caution Replace an electronics module only by an electronics mo dule of the same type. 5−11 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 144 VMPA1−FB−EMS−... or VMPA2−FB−EMS−..., you must supply the MPA−S pneumatics exclusively via a four pin system supply module of type CPX−GE−EV−S or CPX−GE−EV−S−7/8−4POL of the CPX terminal. Observe the overview in Tab. 5/2. 5−12 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 145 Interlinking block with valve supplies (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−... 5−13 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 146 Recommendation: Replace only with electronics modules of the same type. The electronics modules type VMPA...−FB−... support the control of two valve solenoid coils per valve position. 5−14 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 147 Outputs correspond to solenoid coils Tab. 5/3: Electronics modules for MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal Additional information on MPA electronics modules can be found in the package insert and in the corresponding MPA−... electronics description. 5−15 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 148 (see section Removing valves or blanking plates"). 1. Loosen the screws with which the electronics module is fastened to the sub−base. 2. Pull the electronics module upwards out of the body of the sub−base. 5−16 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 149 Sub−base Inscription label holder The seals of the electronics module Fastening screws of the electronics module 2 conical ring seals per valve or blanking plate Fig. 5/5: Dismantling and mounting the electronics module (example MPA1) 5−17 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 150 1. Place the electronics module in the sub−base and fasten it (tightening torque of the screws 0.4 Nm (± 20 %). 2. Then mount the valves or blanking plates (see section Mounting valves or blanking plates"). 5−18 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 151: Replacing The Sub−Base, Supply Plate Or Mpa−S End Plate

    Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Fig. 5/6: Position of the fittings on sub−bases and the right−hand end plate 5. Pull the relevant component away from the adjacent component. 5−19 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 152 1. Make sure the seals are not damaged. Replace the seals if they are damaged. 2. Place the seal onto the guide pin of the sub−base or supply plate. Guide pins Seal (optional separating seal for pressure zone separation) Fig. 5/7: Connecting plate mounting 5−20 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 153 4. Mount the MPA−S valve terminal onto the fastening surface (see chapter 2 Mounting onto a wall" or Mounting onto an H−rail"). 5. Then install the pneumatic and electrical connections (see chapter 3 Installation, connecting the MPA−S valve terminal"). 5−21 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 154 4 solenoid coils per sub−base. Type: VMPA2−MPM−EV−AB−2 Type: VMPA2−MPM−EV−ABV−2 Only for size MPA2: Printed circuit board for controlling a total of 2 solenoid coils per sub−base. Tab. 5/5: Interlinking boards type VMPA−MPM−... 5−22 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 155 Fig. 5/9: Removing the end piece from the last interlinking board 5. Loosen the corresponding interlinking board from above by unlocking the locking clips (e.g. with a small screwdriver). Then pull the interlinking board to the right out of the sub−base. 5−23 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 156 Fig. 5/11: Mounting the interlinking board 2. If the mounted interlinking board is the last one in front of the right−hand MPA end plate, you must insert the end piece type MPA into this interlinking board. 5−24 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 157 3. Mount the sub−base to the neighbouring components (see section 5.3.6). 4. Mount the electronics module into the sub−base (see section 5.3.5). 5. Mount all the valves and blanking plates again onto the sub−base (see section 5.3.3). 5−25 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 158: Converting The Mpa−S Valve Terminal

    The MPA−S valve terminal can be extended/converted at a later stage. Information on permitted possibilities of combining MPA−S components can be found in the Festo Catalogue (see www.festo.comcatalogue). The following conversion work can be undertaken on the MPA−S valve terminal: Conversion of the MPA−S valve terminal to internal or...
  • Page 159 MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal Removing the CPX pneumatic interface: from the sub−base of the MPA−S valve terminal is described in Appendix B. from the CPX terminal is described in the system manual for the CPX terminal. 5−27 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 160 3. Loosen the fastening screws between the multiple connector plate and the pneumatic sub−bases in the sequence 3 2 1 (see following diagram). 4. Then loosen and remove the fastening screws. Fig. 5/13: Position of the screw connectors on the sub−base 5−28 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 161 Guide pins Seal Pneumatic sub−base Fig. 5/14: Mounting the multiple connector plate 3. Pull the multiple connector plate away from the pneumatic sub−bases. Make sure that the seal and the components are correctly positioned. 5−29 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 162 5. Mount the MPA−S valve terminal onto the fastening surface (see chapter 2 Mounting onto a wall" or Mounting onto an H−rail"). 6. Then install the pneumatic and electrical connections (see chapter 3 Installation, connecting the MPA−S valve terminal"). 5−30 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 163: Converting The Mpa−S Valve Terminal To Different Pressure Zones

    The separating seals for forming pressure zones are divi ded into two groups (see Chapter 1, Tab. 1/8): Separating seals for MPA−S valve terminals equipped with flat plate silencers Separating seals for MPA−S valve terminals equipped with exhaust plates 5−31 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 164 2. Place the MPA−S valve terminal on a flat working surface. 3. Loosen the sub−base at the point where you wish to insert the separating seal for the pressure zone separation (see section Dismantling the sub−bases"). 5−32 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 165 5. Mount the MPA−S valve terminal onto the fastening surface (see chapter 2 Mounting onto a wall" or Mounting onto an H−rail"). 6. Then install the pneumatic and electrical connections (see chapter 3 Installation, connecting the MPA−S valve terminal"). 5−33 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 166 Supply plate with connection (1) for supplying compressed air to the 2nd pressure zone Pneumatic interface with connection (1) for supplying compressed air to the 1st pressure zone Fig. 5/16: Example of MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal and 3 pressure zones 5−34 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 167: Adding Valve Positions

    Maximum number of sub−bases when equipped exclusively with one size and with valves with the same number of solenoid coils Tab. 5/9: Maximum number of sub−bases With 24 controllable solenoid coils the maximum number of sub−bases (X can be calculated as follows: max) 5−35 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 168 With plug 7/8" (4−pin) VMPA−FB−SP−7/8−V−4POL With plug 7/8" (5−pin) VMPA−FB−SP−7/8−V−5POL For every added sub−base or pneumaticsupply plate, the appropriate interlinking boards: Interlinking board for sub−base VMPA1−FB−EV−AB see Tab. 5/5 Interlinking boards for pneumatic supply plate VMPA1−FB−EV−V 5−36 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 169 MPA end plate, you must remove the end piece type MPA from the last interlinking board. End piece Type MPA Fig. 5/17: Removing/mounting the end piece of the last interlinking board 5−37 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 170 5. Then install the pneumatic and electrical connections (see chapter 3 Installation, connecting the MPA−S valve terminal"). Note If a sub−base is inserted between existing sub−bases, the address assignment of all valves to the right of the inserted sub−base will be shifted. 5−38 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 171: Adding An Electrical Supply Plate (Only For Mpa−S Valve Terminal With Cpx Terminal Or Cpi Interface)

    (type VMPA1−FB−SP...). that you do not touch the electrostatically sensitive contact surfaces of the plug connectors on the side of the electric supply plate. 5−39 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 172 3. Mount the MPA−S valve terminal onto the fastening surface (see chapter 2 Mounting onto a wall" or Mounting onto an H−rail"). 4. Then install the pneumatic and electrical connections (see chapter 3 Installation, connecting the MPA−S valve terminal"). 5−40 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 173: Adding A Pressure Sensor Plate

    3. Mount the MPA−S valve terminal onto the fastening surface (see chapter 2 Mounting onto a wall" or Mounting onto an H−rail"). 4. Then install the pneumatic and electrical connections (see chapter 3 Installation, connecting the MPA−S valve terminal"). 5−41 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

  • Page 174: Adding A Proportional Pressure Regulator

    3. Mount the MPA−S valve terminal onto the fastening surface (see chapter 2 Mounting onto a wall" or Mounting onto an H−rail"). 4. Then install the pneumatic and electrical connections (see chapter 3 Installation, connecting the MPA−S valve terminal"). 5−42 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 175 Technical appendix Appendix A A−1 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 176 ..........A−18 A−2 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 177 −20 ... +40 °C Operation −5 ... +50 °C Medium −5 ... +50 °C Protection class as per EN 60 529 IP65 (with cable from Festo accessories) Relative humidity 90 % at 40 °C Corrosion protection KBK1 (as per FN940070) Mounting position as desired, with H−rail mounting only...
  • Page 178 Right−hand end plate (MPA−S) 55 g MPA1 MPA2 per valve approx. 56 g approx. 100 g Per cover plate 24 g 44 g Per pressure regulator plate 100 g 180 g Tab. A/1: General technical data A−4 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 179 MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal or multi−pin plug connection: For wall mounting, with 7 or more sub−bases, additional fasteners (wall backets) must be mounted after every 2 to max. 4 sub−bases. A−5 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 180 0,35 mm travel at 10 − 60 Hz; ± 30 g for 11 ms duration, −−−−− 5 g acceleration at 60 − 150 Hz 5 shocks per direction Tab. A/3: Values for vibration and shock as per DIN/IEC68 A−6 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 181 Nominal size of proportional pressure regulator: Pressurization 6 mm Exhausting 4.5 mm Manual override locking or non−locking The input pressure p1 must be at least 1 bar over output pressure p2. Tab. A/4: Medium and pressure range A−7 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 182 Operating pressure at port (1) [bar] Fig. A/2: Diagram: Required pilot pressure relative to operating pressure with external pilot air supply and using valve sub−bases with ident. codes DS, HS, KS and NS A−8 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 183 (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 M, J, B, E, G, W and X A−9 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 184 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/5: Nominal flow rates and valve switching times for MPA1 A−10 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 185 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/6: Nominal flow rates and valve switching times for MPA2 A−11 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 186 Flow rate dependent on output pressure B pressure regulator Output pressure Flow rate Fig. A/5: Diagram for size MPA2 of the B pressure regulator (ident. code: PH and PC): Flow rate dependent on output pressure A−12 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 187 A. Technical appendix A pressure regulator Output pressure Flow rate Fig. A/6: Diagram for size MPA2 of the A pressure regulator (ident. code: PG and PB): Flow rate dependent on output pressure A−13 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 188 (ident. code: PN and PL): Flow rate dependent on output pressure Reversible A pressure regulator Output pressure Flow rate Fig. A/8: Diagram for size MPA2 of the reversible A pressure regulator (ident. code: PM and PK): Flow rate dependent on output pressure A−14 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 189 Characteristic curves for flow rate for type VPPM−6TA−L−1−... 2 bar valve variant: Type VPPM−6TA−L−1−F−OL2H−...: 6 bar valve variant: Type VPPM−6TA−L−1−F−OL6H−...: 10 bar valve variant: Type VPPM−6TA−L−1−F−OL10H−...: Tab. A/7: Characteristic curves for flow rate of the proportional pressure regulator A−15 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 190 Tab. A/9: Technical data on electrical, MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection Technical data on electric components of the MPA−S valve terminal with multi−pin plug connection or AS interface can be found in the package insert. A−16 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 191 = 3 mA + 2 x 99 mA = 202 mA Current consumption with current reduction: I = 3 mA + 2 x 18 mA = 39 mA Tab. A/10: Technical data on electric components, MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal or CPI module A−17 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 192 Technical data on the electronics module of the MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal or CPI interface can be found in electronics description for the module (see system description for your CPX terminal, table Descriptions of the CPX terminal"). Festo accessories www.festo.com/catalogue A−18 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 193 Supplementary component summary Appendix B B−1 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 194 ......B−3 Separating the MPA−S valve terminal from the CPX terminal ... . B−12 B−2 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 195 (see Chapter 5, Tab. 5/5) 5/2−way valves Ident. code: J Function: One 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−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 196 Ident. code: B Function: 5/3−way valve open in mid−position (12/14) (82/84) Ident. code: E Function: 5/3−way valve mid−position exhausted (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−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 197 Mechanical spring return 12/14 82/84 Ident. code: K Function: Two monostable 3/2−way valves Normal position closed Pneumatic spring return 82/84 12/14 Ident. code: KS Function: Two monostable 3/2−way valves Normal position closed Mechanical spring return 12/14 82/84 B−5 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 198 Pneumatic spring return (12/14) (82/84) Ident. code: X Function: One 3/2−way valve, monostable, normal (14) position closed, external compressed air supply Pneumatic spring return (82/84) (12/14) Tab. B/3: 3/2−way valves B−6 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 199 B. Supplementary component summary 2/2−way valves Ident. code: D Function: Two monostable 2/2−way valves, normal position closed Pneumatic spring return 12/14 82/84 Ident. code: DS Function: Two monostable 2/2−way valves, normal position closed Mechanical spring return 82/84 12/14 B−7 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 200 Note: If this 2/2−way valve (ident. code I) is also operated with other valves on the MPA−S valve terminal, this 2/2−way valve must be operated in a separate pressure zone with separate exhaust channel (5). Tab. B/4: 2/2−way valves B−8 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 201 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−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 202 Combinations with 2 x 2/2−way valves (Ident. codes D and I) and 2 x 3/2−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−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 203 B. Supplementary component summary Proportional pressure regulator VPPM−6TA−... Ident. code: QA, QB, QC, QD, QE, QF Function: Regulates the pressure proportional to a −w specified nominal value Tab. B/6: Proportional−pressure regulator B−11 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 204 (see Chapter 5, Dismantling the MPA−S valve terminal"). 2. Loosen the fastening screws between the pneumatic interface and the MPA sub−base in the sequence 3 2 1 (see Fig. B/2). 3. Then loosen the retaining screws. B−12 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 205 B. Supplementary component summary Fig. B/2: Removing the MPA−S valve terminal from the pneumatic interface Information on replacing the pneumatic interface can be found in the CPX system description. B−13 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 206 Pneumatic interface Fig. B/3: Mounting the MPA−S 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−14 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 207 6. Complete the electrical and pneumatic connections of the MPA−S valve terminal with 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−15 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 208 B. Supplementary component summary B−16 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 209 Index Appendix C C−1 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 210 ............C−1 C−2 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 211 ........A−4 Compressed air , Requirements ....3−4, A−7 C−3 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 212 ....... . 3−24 Exhaust plate, Removing/mounting ....5−7 C−4 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 213 ........A−17 Low−pressure operation ..... 3−19, 4−21 C−5 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 214 ....... 3−24 Notes on the description ......C−6 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 215 ....5−42 Removing/mounting ......5−10 C−7 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 216 ........3−24 Mounting/removing ......3−9 C−8 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 217 ....2−11 Weights, Components ......A−4 C−9 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...
  • Page 218 C. Index C−10 Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0910d...

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