Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.” They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC) , and other safety regulations.
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Safety Instructions Caution 1. The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries. The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries. If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications or a contract if necessary. If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.
VK300/3000 Series Precautions for 3/5 Port Solenoid Valve 1 Be sure to read before handling. ① peripheral equipment. Therefore, when the total energizing Design / Selection time per day is expected to be longer than the total de-energizing time per day, use a continuous duty type valve. Warning Depending on the operating conditions, it may be possible to 1.
Take appropriate measures to avoid the freezing of drainage, than SMC is used. moisture, etc. in low temperatures. Tightening Torque for Piping VK300 series can be used down to -5°C. Proper tightening torque (N・m) Connection thread VK3000 series can be used down to -10°C.
VK300/3000 Series Precautions for 3/5 Port Solenoid Valve 3 Be sure to read before handling. ① Piping Air Supply Warning Caution 4. Piping to products 1. Type of fluids When piping to a product, avoid mistakes regarding the supply Please consult with SMC when using the product in port, etc.
VK300/3000 Series Precautions for 3/5 Port Solenoid Valve 4 Be sure to read before handling. ① 4. Manual override Operating Environment When a manual override is operated, connected equipment Warning will be actuated. Operate only after safety is confirmed. 1. Do not use in an atmosphere containing corrosive 5.
VK300/3000 Series Specific Product Precautions 1 Be sure to read this before handling the products. ●Circuit with indicator light How to Wire DIN Terminal ●Connection 1. Loosen the set screw and pull out the DIN connector from the terminal block of the solenoid. 2.
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VK300/3000 Series Specific Product Precautions 2 Be sure to read this before handling the products. Light/Surge Voltage Suppressor Valve Mounting Direction Caution Warning When mounting a valve on the manifold base or sub-plate, etc. the mounting orientation is already decided. If mounted in a wrong direction, the equipment to be connected may result in malfunction.
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1. Mounting direction is fixed, do not mount on opposite side. 2. The VK300 series can be mounted on the manifold base VV5K3 of VK 3000 series. Refer to page 11 for details. Combinations of Solenoid Valve, Manifold Gasket and Manifold Base...
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VK300/3000 Series Specific Product Precautions 4 Be sure to read this before handling the products. VK3000 Caution 1. Mounting direction is fixed, do not mount on opposite side. Mixed Mounting of VK300 and Manifold Base of VK3000 Series Combinations of Solenoid Valve, Manifold Gasket and Manifold Base Body ported Base mounted Manifold gasket...
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VK300/3000 Series Specific Product Precautions 5 Be sure to read this before handling the products. Common SUP/Common EXH Type 40 (VV5K3-40): Base mounted Type 20 (VV5K3-20): Body ported (A, B port bottom ported) (A, B port top ported) Type 42 (VV5K3-42): Base mounted Type 41 (VV5K3-41): Base mounted (A, B port side ported) (A, B port side ported)
TROUBLESHOOTING Should any trouble be found during operation, trace the source of the trouble in the following order and take corrective action. Trouble phenomenon Cause expected Measures (following page) ① Faulty operation Valve is not operated Faulty wiring ② Blown fuse or disconnection lead wire ③...
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Remedy Remedy ① Re-wire correctly. ② Replace part. ③ Replace part or re-wire positively. ④ Replace valve. ・If wrong oil is used, completely air blow to remove oil, and replace valve. After valve is replaced, use turbine oil class 1 (ISO VG32). ⑤...
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