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NEW CONCEPT Connector Type Manifold VQC1000/2000/4000 Series Outstanding response times Conforming to IP67 for and long life protection from dust (Metal seal: Single type with light and surge suppressor) (Based on IEC529) VQC1100: 10ms ±2ms; 200 million cycles and moisture VQC2100: 20ms ±2ms;...
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NEW CONCEPT A wide variety of prepackaged wiring configurations (Serial transmission) (D-sub connector) (Flat ribbon cable) (Terminal block box) 25-pin 26-pin, 20-pin Protective enclosure Protective enclosure conforms to IP 67 conforms to IP 67 • Our four standard wiring packages bring a world of ease to wiring and maintenance work, while the protective enclosures of two of them conform to IP67 standards.
Base-Mounted type: Variations Sonic Conductance C[dm bar)] • Serial transmission Values of CYL to EXH Gateway application (From 4 to 5 Compatible network Compatible network • Remote I/O • DeviceNet from 2 to 3) • DeviceNet • PROFIBUS-DP • PROFIBUS-DP Decentralized Serial Wiring Gateway application requires a gateway unit and...
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Port size D-sub connector Flat ribbon cable Terminal block box D-sub connector Flat ribbon cable Terminal block box Compatible network • DeviceNet (Terminal blocks) Compatible with Compatible with • PROFIBUS-DP D-sub connector that flat ribbon cable connector Terminals are concentrated c omplies with MIL standard.
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VQC1000/2000 Series Base-Mounted Type Plug-in Unit How to Order Manifolds ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ VV5QC 1 1 08 C6 F P T ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ 08 C6 VV5QC 1 1 Options Series VQC1000 Input block COM VQC2000 (Indicate for I/O unit only) Manifold type Input block type Plug-in unit (Indicate for I/O unit only) Stations...
VQC1000/2000 Plug-in Unit Base-Mounted Type How to Order Valves VQC 1 1 0 Series Manual override VQC1000 Nil: Non-locking Light/Surge voltage suppressor VQC2000 push type (Slotted) With Type of actuation Note) Without Note) Not applicable to S Kit. 2-position single 4-position dual 3-port valve Note) Locking type...
VQC4000 Series Base-Mounted Type Plug-in Unit How to Order Manifolds ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ VV5QC 4 1 08 02 ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ 16 03 SDQW VV5QC 4 1 Options Series VQC4000 Input block COM (Indicate for I/O unit only) Manifold type Number of input blocks Plug-in unit (Indicate for I/O unit only) Stations...
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Plug-in Unit VQC4000 Base-Mounted Type How to Order Valves VQC 4 1 0 Series Manual override VQC4000 Nil: Non-locking push type Light/Surge voltage suppressor (Slotted) With Type of actuation Without light, with surge voltage supressor 2-position single 2-position double (metal) Locking type Coil voltage (Slotted)
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Series Base-Mounted Type Plug-in Unit Models Note 2) Flow characteristics Response time ms No. of Weight Model 1→4, 2 (P→A, B) 4, 2→5, 3 (A, B→R1, R2) Standard: solenoids wattage C[dm bar)] C[dm bar)] • • 15 or less Metal seal VQC1100 0.70 0.15...
Plug-in Unit Base-Mounted Type Standard Specifications Valve Configuration Metal seal Rubber seal Fluid Air/Inert gas Max. operating pressure 0.7MPa (High pressure type: 1.0MPa) Note 4) Single 0.1MPa 0.15MPa 0.1MPa Double Min. operating pressure 3-position 0.1MPa 0.2MPa — 4-position 0.15MPa Note 3) 1.0MPa (0.7MPa) Max.
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VQC1000/2000 Kit (Serial Transmission Kit) Decentralized Serial wiring Conforms to IP67 Gateway type serial transmission system • Since wiring is "prepackaged" into one multi-connector type cable, wiring work is not only made easier, but much more accurate. S Kit can be used by connecting to gateway unit. Gateway (GW) Unit Specifications Model...
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Plug-in Unit VQC1000/2000 Base-Mounted Type (L4) VV5QC11 (L3) S Kit (Serial Transmission Kit: EX500) 42.5 P = 10.5 (12) Indicator light Manual override SI UNIT Series EX 500 Mounting hole for 4-M4 D-side Stations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 U-side 2-C8 Female thread...
VQC1000/2000 Conforms to IP67 Kit (Serial Transmission Kit) for I/O Compatible network DeviceNet/ PROFIBUS-DP • The serial transmission system greatly reduces connection work, minimizes wiring, and saves space. DeviceNet/PROFIBUS compatible SI unit Input block As a DeviceNet/PROFIBUS slave unit, this kit is capable of solenoid valve This expansion block connects to the SI unit and allows for sensor input to ON and OFF control up to 32 points.
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Plug-in Unit VQC1000/2000 Base-Mounted Type VV5QC11 (L4) S Kit (L3) (Serial Transmission Kit: EX250) P = 10.5 (12) Indicator light Manual override Input block Mounting hole for 6-M4 SI unit Stations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 D-side U-side 2-C8 3(R) port DIN rail clamp screw...
VQC4000 Kit (Serial Transmission Kit) for I/O Conforms to IP67 Compatible network DeviceNet/PROFIBUS-DP • The serial transmission system greatly reduces connection work, minimizes wiring, and saves space. DeviceNet/PROFIBUS compatible SI unit Input block As a DeviceNet/PROFIBUS slave unit, this kit is capable of solenoid valve This expansion block connects to the SI unit and allows for sensor input to ON and OFF control up to 32 points.
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Plug-in Unit VQC4000 Base-Mounted Type VV5QC41 S Kit (Serial Transmission Kit: EX240) L2 (1 input block: 8 inputs) 14.5 (128.5) Indicator light P = 25 65.5 Manual override Min.0 to Max. 4 unit (0 to 216mm) SI unit Input block Mounting hole for 2-M5, with input block only Stations D-side...
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VQC1000/2000 Conforms to IP40 Kit (D-sub Connector Kit) • Using our D-sub connector for electrical connections greatly reduces labor, while it also minimizes wiring and saves space. • We use a D-sub connector (25P) that conforms to MIL standards and is therefore widely compatible with many standard commercial models.
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Plug-in Unit VQC1000/2000 Base-Mounted Type (L4) VV5QC11 (L3) Indicator light P = 10.5 (12) Manual override Mounting hole for 4-M4 Manual release for Applicable connector: D-sub connector (25P) switching connector direction Stations D-side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 U-side 2-C8 (Conforms to MIL-C-24308)
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VQC1000/2000 Kit (Flat Ribbon Cable Kit) Conforms to IP40 • Using our flat ribbon cable for electrical connections greatly reduces labor, while it also minimizes wiring and saves space. • We use flat ribbon cables whose connectors (26P and 20P) conform to MIL standards, and are therefore widely compatible with many standard commercial models.
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Plug-in Unit VQC1000/2000 Base-Mounted Type VV5QC11 (L4) (L3) P = 10.5 (12) Indicator light Manual override Mounting hole for 4-M4 Manual release for switching connector direction Applicable connector: D-side Stations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 U-side Flat ribbon cable connector (26P) 2-C8 (Conforms to MIL-C-83503 ) 3(R) port...
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VQC1000/2000/4000 Kit (Terminal Block Box Kit) Conforms to IP67 • This kit has a small terminal block inside a junction box. The provision of a G3/4 electrical entry allows connection of conduit fittings. Terminal Block Connection Step 2. The diagram below shows the terminal block wiring. Step 1.
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Plug-in Unit VQC1000/2000 Base-Mounted Type (L4) Indicator light VV5QC11 (L3) Manual override P = 10.5 ( 12) 2-G3/4 Mounting hole for 4-M4 D-side Stations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 U-side Conduit port 2-C8 3(R) port DIN rail clamp screw 2n-C3, C4, C6, M5 20.5 C3: ø3.2 One-touch fitting...
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VQC1000/2000/4000 Kit (Terminal Block Box Kit) Conforms to IP67 VV5QC41 79.5 P = 25 Indicator light 65.5 Manual override Mounting hole for 2-M5 D-side Stations U-side 2-Rc 3/4 3(R) port 2-Rc 1/2 1(P) port 2-Rc 1/8 2-Rc 1/4, 3/8, C8, C10, C12 (External pilot port) (2(B), 4(A) port) 21.5...
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Manifold Exploded View Housing assembly and SI unit D-side end plate assembly Manifold block assembly U-side end plate assembly VQC1000 VQC2000 VQC1000 VQC2000 VQC4000 VQC1000 VQC2000 VQC1000 VQC2000 VQC1000 VQC2000 VQC4000 Note) Drawing shows VQC1000 type.
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Manifold Exploded View Base-Mounted Type Manifold Assembly Part No. Housing assembly and SI unit/Input block Applicable model Description Part no. Note VQC1000 VQC2000 VQC4000 EX250-SDN1 — DeviceNet (–COM) SI unit EX250-SPR1 PROFIBUS-DP (–COM) — EX250-IE1 — M12, 2 inputs EX250-IE2 —...
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Manifold Specification Sheet Series VQC1000: Base-Mounted Type/Plug-in Unit q How to order manifolds ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ VV5QC 1 1 F P T ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ VV5QC 1 1 ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ Series VQC1000 Fill out for I/O serial kit only. Base-Mounted plug-in i Options Stations Electrical entry/Cable length 1 station None D-side...
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For ordering: Please copy this page and use it as often as necessary. Manifold Specification Sheet Series VQC1000/Plug-in Unit Date: Manifold Model Customer name Fill out for S Kit only Contact person VV5QC 1 1 Specification sheet no. Purchase order no. Kit type Equipment name Base-Mounted plug-in...
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Manifold Specification Sheet Series VQC2000: Base-Mounted Type/Plug-in Unit q How to order manifolds VV5QC 2 1 ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ F P T VV5QC 2 1 ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅Fill out for I/O serial kit only. Series VQC2000 Base-Mounted plug-in e Electrical entry/Cable length q Stations i Options 1 station None...
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For ordering: Please copy this page and use it as often as necessary. Manifold Specification Sheet Series VQC2000/Plug-in Unit Date: Manifold Model Customer name Fill out for S Kit only Contact person VV5QC 2 1 Specification sheet no. Purchase order no. Kit type Equipment name Base-Mounted plug-in...
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Manifold Specification Sheet Series VQC4000: Base-Mounted Type/Plug-in Unit q How to order manifolds ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ VV5QC 4 1 VV5QC 4 1 SDQW ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ Series VQC4000 Base-Mounted plug-in Stations Electrical entry Options 1 station None D-side Note 1) Stations entry Note 1) Special wiring specifications (except for double wiring) Note 2)
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For ordering: Please copy this page and use it as often as necessary. Manifold Specification Sheet Series VQC4000/Plug-in Unit Date: Manifold Model Customer name Fill out for S Kit only Contact person VV5QC 4 1 Specification sheet no. Purchase order no. Kit type Equipment name Base-Mounted plug-in...
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Series Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended to prevent a hazardous situation and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard by a label of "Caution", "Warning" or "Danger". To ensure safety, be sure to observe Note 1) Note 2) ISO 4414 , JIS B 8370...
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Series 5-Port Solenoid Valve Precautions 1 Be sure to read before handling. Design Selection Warning Warning 1. Actuator drive 1. Confirm all specifications. When an actuator, such as a cylinder, is to be driven using a The products featured in this catalog are designed only for use valve, take appropriate measures to prevent any potential in compressed air systems (including vacuum).
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Series 5-Port Solenoid Valve Precautions 2 Be sure to read before handling. Mounting Wiring Warning Caution 1. Polarity 1. If air leakage increases or equipment does not operate properly, stop operation. Always confirm whether or not there is polarity when connecting a power supply to a DC specification solenoid valve After mounting, repairs, or equipment modification, connect the equipped with a (light) voltage surge suppressor.
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Series 5-Port Solenoid Valve Precautions 3 Be sure to read before handling. Air Supply Maintenance Warning Warning 1. Use clean air. 1. Perform maintenance procedures as shown in the instruction manual. Do not use compressed air which contains chemicals, synthetic oils containing organic solvents, salts or corrosive gases, etc., If handled improperly, malfunction or damage of machinery or as this can cause damage or malfunction.
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Series Specific Product Precautions 1 Be sure to read before handling. Refer to pages 29 through 32 for safety instructions and common precautions. Caution Warning Manual Override Solenoid Valve Removal and Mounting VQC1000/2000 Since connected equipment will operate when the manual override is activated, confirm that conditions are safe prior to activation.
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Series Specific Product Precautions 2 Be sure to read before handling. Refer to pages 29 through 32 for safety instructions and common precautions. Caution Caution Light/Surge voltage suppressor VQC1000/2000 Replacing One-touch fittings Indicator lights are all positioned on one side Cylinder port fittings are available in cassette for both single solenoid and double solenoid type and can be replaced easily.
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Series Specific Product Precautions 3 Be sure to read before handling. Refer to pages 29 through 32 for safety instructions and common precautions. Serial wiring EX500/EX250/EX240 Precautions Warning Caution 1. These products are intended for use in 6. Keep wire scraps and other extraneous ma- general factory automation equipment.
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Series Specific Product Precautions 4 Be sure to read before handling. Refer to pages 29 through 32 for safety instructions and common precautions. Power Supply Safety Instructions Cable Safety Instructions Caution Caution 1. Avoid miswiring, as this can cause malfunc- 1.
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