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.
∗ VP31 5 Series 3 Port Solenoid Valve Precautions 1 Be sure to read this before handling products. 10. Do not disassemble the product or make any Design/Selection modifications, including additional machining. Doing so may cause human injury and/or an accident. 1.
∗ VP31 5 Series 3 Port Solenoid Valve Precautions 2 Be sure to read this before handling products. 5. Painting and coating Design/Selection Warnings or specifications printed on or affixed to the product should not be erased, removed, or covered up. 6.
∗ VP31 5 Series 3 Port Solenoid Valve Precautions 3 Be sure to read this before handling products. 4. External force applied to the lead wire Piping If an excessive force is applied to the lead wire, this may cause faulty wiring. Take appropriate measures so that a force 4.
∗ VP31 5 Series 3 Port Solenoid Valve Precautions 4 Be sure to read this before handling products. 2. Removal of equipment, and supply/exhaust of Operating Environment compressed air Before components are removed, first confirm that measures 1. Do not use in an atmosphere containing are in place to prevent workpieces from dropping, run-away corrosive gases, chemicals, sea water, water, equipment, etc.
∗ VP31 5 Series Specific Product Precautions (1) Be sure to read this before handling the products. How to Use DIN Terminal 1. Disassembly 1) After loosening the screw (1), then if the housing (4) is pulled in Exploded view the direction of the screw (1), the connector will be removed from the body of equipment (solenoid, etc.).
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∗ VP31 5 Series Specific Product Precautions (2) Be sure to read this before handling the products. 3. External Pilot N.C./ N.O. Conversion Use external pilot model in the following cases. - Vacuum or low pressure (0.2MPa or less): Vacuum/Low pressure type To convert valve operation from N.C.
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∗ VP31 5 Series Specific Product Precautions (3) Be sure to read this before handling the products. Other Precautions Note) N.O. valve operates properly only when appropriate pressure is applied to the pilot. - 10 - No.VP3145-OMM0002-B...
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∗ VP31 5 Series Specific Product Precautions (4) Be sure to read this before handling the products. Overhaul, Cleaning, Addition of Grease (VP31∗5V Series: Vacuum Specification) 1) How to overhaul Remove the four hexagon socket head cap screws (11) and take the pilot valve off. The guide ring (9) can be found on the body, and take it away with a flat head screw driver to take the internal parts away.
Troubleshooting Perform troubleshooting with higher possibility based on the failure phenomenon. Countermeasures Failure phenomenon Possible causes (Refer to next page) Operation No switching of the Incorrect wiring/voltage failure valve Blown fuse and /or broken lead wire Failure of the pilot Insufficient contact at valve or coil electrical contact/connector...
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Countermeasure Countermeasure Connect wires correctly. Apply the correct voltage. Replace the part or lead wire (or pilot valve). Replace the parts or connect wires correctly. Replace the pilot valve. If incorrect oil has been used for lubrication, remove the oil with air blow, and replace the valve with a new one.
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