Designated use The SPC-10 is designed for fitting into a machine or an automated system. In conjunction with a cylinder of type DGP(L)-..., the potentiometer type MLO-POT-...-TFL and a proportional directional control valve type MPYE-5-... , the SPC-10 can move at speed to one of two end positions set with fixed stops.
Danger This manual contains instructions on the possible categories dangers which may occur if the SPC-10 is not used correctly. These instructions are printed in italics, are enclosed in a frame and also marked with a pictogram. A distinction is made between the following:...
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• The bullet indicates activites which may be carried Text markings out in any order. 1. Figures indicate activities which must be carried out in the sequence shown from top to bottom. – Hyphens indicate general activities. SPC-10 9902a...
In conjunction with a cylinder of type DGP(L)-..., the potentiometer type MLO-POT-...-TFL and a proportional directional control valve type MPYE-5-... , the SPC-10 can move at speed to one of two end positions set with fixed stops. The end position cushioning is regulated electronically.
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1. Summary of system With the SPC-10, movement from one fixed stop to the other is closed-loop regulated. During commissioning, the end positions (position of the fixed stops) are ”taught” by the SPC-10. During operation it then en- sures that the slide moves at the highest possible speed into the programmed end positions under closed- loop control.
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1. Summary of system Components You will require the following components for imple- menting fast movement with electronically closed-loop controlled end position cushioning: • the SPC-10 • a proportional directional control valve type MPYE-5-... • a service unit with 5 µm filter, without lubricator •...
1. Summary of system 1.2 Method of operation Tasks of the The SPC-10 is enclosed in an aluminium housing and SPC-10 performs the following tasks: • it determines characteristic system values of the con- nected components • it saves the desired end positions •...
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The potentiometer continuously registers the position of the slide and passes this information on in the form of an electrical signal to the SPC-10. The SPC-10 com- pares the actual position with the programmed cylinder end position and calculates therefrom the positioning signal for the proportional directional control valve.
Red LED (error display) Identification plates on side Teach key for teaching the desired end positions Yellow LEDs for position display A/B DIL switch for configuration Earth/ground connection Potentiometer connection Fig. 1/3: Displays and connections on the SPC-10 SPC-10 9902a...
10 can be fitted either vertically or horizontally on a flat surface. The following diagram shows the mounting surface, the dimensions for the M4 screws and how to fit the sup- port brackets. You should fasten the SPC-10 with at least 3 screws. SPC-10 9902a...
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2. Fitting 85.8 mm 34 mm 95 mm 30 mm Support bracket for fitting the SPC-10 horizontally Support bracket for fitting the SPC-10 vertically Fig. 2/1: Fitting dimensions of the SPC-10 SPC-10 9902a...
– uncontrolled movement of loose tubing – undesired movement of the connected actuators. CAUTION Use only the special matching components from Festo for setting up and wiring the system. Only in this way can you guarantee the correct functioning of the system. SPC-10 9902a...
3. Installation 3.2 Installing the pneumatic components PLEASE NOTE Observe the following instructions on installing the pneumatic components. Only then can you guaran- tee faultless operation. Instructions on installation see following pages Fig. 3/1: Installing the pneumatic components SPC-10 9902a...
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(type MPYE-5-...), e.g.: Valve type Service unit MPYE-5-1/8-LF-010B LFR-M1-G1/8-C10RG or LFR-1/8-D-5M-MINI MPYE-5-1/8-HF-010B LFR-M1-G1/4-C10RG or LFR-1/4-D-5M-MINI MPYE-5-1/4-010B LFR-M2-G1/4-C10RG or LFR-3/8-D-5M-MIDI MPYE-5-3/8-010B LFR-M2-G3/8-C10RG or LFR-3/4-D-5M-MAXI • Use a microfilter if you cannot avoid slight oil mist from the compressed air supply. SPC-10 9902a...
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QS-1/4-8 PUN-8x1,25 450 to 500 MPYE-5-1/4-010B QS-1/4-10 QS-1/4-10 PUN-10x1,5 600 to 2000 MPYE-5-3/8-010B QS-3/8-10 QS-1/4-10 PUN-10x1,5 DGP(L)-63-... 225 to 300 MPYE-5-1/8-HF-010B QS-1/8-8 QS-3/8-8 PUN-8x1,25 360 to 450 MPYE-5-1/4-010B QS-1/4-10 QS-3/8-10 PUN-10x1,5 500 to 2000 MPYE-5-3/8-010B QS-3/8-12 QS-3/8-12 PUN-12x2 SPC-10 9902a...
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1 bar are permitted in front of the pro- portional directional control valve during operation. In order to check the stability of the supply pressure, you can fit a pressure measuring point directly in front of the proportional directional control valve. SPC-10 9902a...
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= 2 * V = buffer volume * π * L = cylinder volume (V = cylinder stroke length SPC-10 9902a...
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5-...) and the cylinder (DGP(L)-...). Recommendation: tubing length = cylinder length. The diagram below shows the tubing of a cylinder with an MPYE-5-... using an SPC-10 without an emergency stop circuit. Proportional directional control valve type MPYE-5-...-... Service unit with 5 µm filter, without lubricator Fig.
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2, which is on the side with the electrical connection for the potentiometer. Electrical connection Fig. 3/3: Tubing connection for slide mode Electrical connection Fig. 3/4: Tubing connection for joke mode with measuring system 3-11 SPC-10 9902a...
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3. Installation • If the SPC-10 is to be used in an environment sub- jected to heavy electrical interference, the propor- tional directional control valve must be electrically insulated from the mounting surface. Fitting onto moving parts • If fitted to moving parts, the proportional directional control valve must be mounted at right-angles to the direction of movement.
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Make sure that there is sufficient flow through the screw connectors and tubing (with PUN-8 tubing length max. 1 m). Ducted exhaust Compressed air reservoir Silencer Fig. 3/6: Ducted exhaust 3-13 SPC-10 9902a...
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(PPV) on both sides. Avoid in- stalling restrictors in the supply line. • Lubricate the guide of the cylinder at maintenance intervals as specified in the operating instructions for the cylinder (see operating instructions for the cylin- ders or the guide). 3-14 SPC-10 9902a...
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Cushioning path of the internal end position cushioning (PPV) Fig. 3/7: Cushioning path (PPV) Details on the cushioning length of the cylinder used can be found in the operating instructions for the cylin- der and in the Pneumatics Catalogue. 3-15 SPC-10 9902a...
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The drip edge on both sides prevents excessive dirt from forming on the running surface. • With the aid of the clamping brackets supplied, fasten the potentiometer so that it is electrically insu- lated from the mounting surface. 3-16 SPC-10 9902a...
2, the slide must move away from the measuring system zero point. Arrows on the cover of the cylinder indicate the direc- tion of movement. – The resulting positioning times may vary according to the direction of the stroke. 3-17 SPC-10 9902a...
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Indication of direction of movement Fig. 3/8: Tubing on the side with the measuring system zero point. Electrical connection (measuring system zero point) Indication of direction of movement Fig. 3/9: Tubing on the side opposite the measuring system zero point. 3-18 SPC-10 9902a...
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1250 mm 1475 mm 1500 mm 1720 mm 1750 mm 1965 mm 2000 mm – Fit the measuring system symmetrical to the centre of the cylinder. – The resulting positioning times depend on the actual stroke lengths used. 3-19 SPC-10 9902a...
• piston clamped during emergency stop • piston moves at reduced speed into the left or right- hand end position during emergency stop. If the operating voltage supply for the SPC-10 is switched off, the MPYE-... will move to the mechanical mid-position.
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Emergency stop circuit with switching valve In order to switch the operating pressure on/off, you can install a switching valve between the service unit and the proportional directional control valve. Switching valve for emergency stop Fig. 3/10: Switching off the operating pressure 3-21 SPC-10 9902a...
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Cylinder pressureless Connect silencer Connect silencer Piston clamped Close with blind plugs Close with blind plugs Right-hand end Connect compressed air Connect restrictor valve with position silencer Left-hand end Connect restrictor valve with Connect compressed air position silencer 3-23 SPC-10 9902a...
CAUTION An incorrect pin assignment can damage the SPC-10. Use only the original cable. Make sure the pin assignment is correct when you connect the cables for the potentiometer and the valves. 3-24...
3. Installation 3.3.1 Connections on the SPC-10 The diagram below shows the connections on the SPC-10. Operating voltage connection as well as inputs/outputs Valve connection Earth/ground connection (PE) Connection for potentiometer Fig. 3/12: Connections on the SPC-10 3-25 SPC-10 9902a...
EN 60204-1 / IEC 204 is guaranteed on the SPC-10. Safety transformers with the adjacent designation must be used for supplying PELV networks. The SPC-10 must be earthed in order to ensure that it functions correctly (e.g. EMC). CAUTION...
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0 V (green) Input B (move to B) (blue) 0 V (yellow) Input A (move to A) (red) Fig. 3/13: Control connection, pin assignment and core colours Explanations of the I/O signals can be found in the chapter "Commissioning." 3-27 SPC-10 9902a...
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Button for travel to A or B Fig. 3/14: Connecting the operating voltage and the I/Os Connect a protective conductor with sufficient cross section to cylinder (DGP(L)-..., if the latter is not mounted on an earthed machine stand. 3-28 SPC-10 9902a...
3.3.3 Connecting the proportional directional control valve and the potentiometer Connecting the potentiometer Connect only the original potentiometer type MLO-POT- ...-TLF. The cable is firmly connected to the SPC-10. It has the maximum permitted length of 30 cm. PLEASE NOTE Use only the original cable.
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Not connected (pink) 24 V power supply for valve (white) Fig. 3/13: Valve connection, pin assignment and core colours Fasten the plugs with the aid of the union nut in order to prevent unintentional loosening, e.g. due to shock. 3-30 SPC-10 9902a...
(PPV) of the end position cushioning built in the cylinder (see chapter 4. Then set the DIL switches according to the compo- nents used and to the mass load to be moved. Refer here to Appendix A.1. SPC-10 9902a...
You must observe the following instructions in order to prevent such collisions. – The SPC-10 "teaches" the position of the fixed stops by means of the Teach process. The Teach process must be carried out during the first commissioning and always when the fixed stops have been read- justed or when components and tubing are replaced.
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4. Commissioning Teach During the Teach process, the SPC-10 at first carries process out an automatic system identification run. During this system identification, characteristic values such as fric- tion and hysteresis are determined. The Teach process should be carried out with maximum mass load.
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• the maximum mass load is placed on the slide • the fixed stops are fitted correctly. 2. Switch on the power supply to the SPC-10. The SPC-10 will then be initialized (duration approx. 3 seconds). Any modified DIL switch settings will become effective.
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4. Hold the Teach button pressed down for at least 2 seconds. The SPC-10 then carries out the Teach process. At the same time the ERROR LED flashes at an even rate. The slide moves at first slowly, then dynamically.
Switching off • Switch off the operating voltage supply and the com- pressed air supply at the same time or in the follow- ing sequence: 1. compressed air supply 2. operating voltage supply. SPC-10 9902a...
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Input A If input B supplies a 0-signal, the order to move to position A will be made with a 1-signal (min. switch-on duration 20 ms) at input A 1) A change of direction is possible at any time SPC-10 9902a...
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- the switching duration lasts at least 20 ms, in order that the signal can be recognized with certainty - the switching duration of the sensor depends on the speed of the slide - the distance to the following fixed stop is sufficient. 4-10 SPC-10 9902a...
5. Diagnosis and error treatment 5.1 LED displays on the SPC-10 The LEDs on the SPC-10 supply information about the operating status: POWER LED (display for voltage supply) ERROR LED (error display) B-LED (display for end position B reached) A-LED (display for end position A reached) Fig.
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No error registered None A/B LED - Slide is in relevant end None position (A or B) and end position is the same as nominal value specification - Positioning order not yet None issued or end position not yet reached SPC-10 9902a...
Movement to end position too fast/hard Increase cushioning See section 5.3 Movement to end position too slow/soft Reduce cushioning See section 5.3 SPC-10 9902a...
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3) Slide moves to end position without a command Cause Remedy Remarks Proportional directional control valve Check or replace Look through viewing is defective proportional window to see if slide directional control jams valve 1) See operating instructions for valve MPYE-5-... SPC-10 9902a...
You can set the cushioning/amplification levels with the following DIL switches. Switch elements Control parameter Number of stage stages Amplification stages 4 (0...3) Cushioning stages 16 (0...15) SPC-10 9902a...
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The Teach process must therefore be carried out again. The SPC-10 is supplied from the factory with all DIL switches set to OFF. Further instructions on the DIL switch setting see Appendix A.1.
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Leads to heavy overswing and as a result to hard striking of the fixed stops. Optimum The braking phase (counter pressurization of the cylinder) is started early enough. Slight shaking when moving to end positions. Cushioning stages (lower stage = less cushioning) Sage Setting Stage Setting SPC-10 9902a...
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In order to determine the stage currently set, you must read the DIL switch setting from right to left. (OFF=0, ON=1). Example (cushioning stage) DIL switch setting Binary value Cushioning stage 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 5-10 SPC-10 9902a...
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0-signal (0 V) at inputs A and B. Then hold the Teach key pressed down for at least 2 seconds. The SPC-10 then performs the Teach process. Dur- ing this time the ERROR LED flashes at an even rate.
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• install exhaust restrictors in the exhaust lines of the proportional directional control valve. If fluctuations in pressure of over 1 bar occur in front of the proportional directional control valve, install a com- pressed air reservoir (see chapter 3). Please observe the general installation instructions. 5-12 SPC-10 9902a...
You can set the appropriate amplification and cushion- ing stages for your application with the DIL switches on the SPC-10. When supplied from the factory all 6 elements of the DIL switch are set to OFF. Side view of DIL switch Black = pressed down Fig.
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• Always set the DIL switches for the maximum mass load used. A modified DIL switch setting does not become effective until the operating voltage is switched on again. The Teach process must then be carried out. SPC-10 9902a...
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Incorrect DIL switch settings may lead to damage to the fixed stops and to the cylinder. Always select the DIL switch setting for the maximum mass load used. If in doubt, select first the DIL switch setting for the greater mass. SPC-10 9902a...
0,58 s 0,64 s 0,46 s 0,52 s 0,53 s 0,60 s 0,59 s 0,65 s 0,46 s 0,52 s 0,54 s 0,61 s 0,59 s 0,66 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 SPC-10 9902a...
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0,63 s 0,70 s 0,57 s 0,56 s 0,69 s 0,65 s 0,69 s 0,77 s 0,57 s 0,56 s 0,69 s 0,65 s 0,69 s 0,77 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 SPC-10 9902a...
1,18 s 1,30 s 0,74 s 0,81 s 0,95 s 1,07 s 1,20 s 1,33 s 0/10 0,75 s 0,83 s 0,96 s 1,10 s 1,23 s 1,36 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 SPC-10 9902a...
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0,81 s 0,98 s 1,04 s 1,19 s 1,34 s 1,48 s 1/10 0/11 0/11 0/12 0/12 0,82 s 0,99 s 1,05 s 1,20 s 1,35 s 1,50 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 SPC-10 9902a...
0,62 s 0,69 s 0,49 s 0,52 s 0,57 s 0,65 s 0,63 s 0,70 s 0,50 s 0,53 s 0,58 s 0,66 s 0,64 s 0,71 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-10 SPC-10 9902a...
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0,68 s 0,76 s 0,52 s 0,56 s 0,62 s 0,70 s 0,75 s 0,84 s 0,53 s 0,56 s 0,62 s 0,71 s 0,75 s 0,85 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-11 SPC-10 9902a...
1,34 s 0,76 s 0,91 s 1,07 s 1,10 s 1,24 s 1,37 s 0/10 0,77 s 0,93 s 1,09 s 1,12 s 1,26 s 1,40 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-12 SPC-10 9902a...
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1,11 s 1,18 s 1,35 s 1,53 s 1,70 s 2/10 1/11 1/12 1/12 1/13 0,92 s 1,12 s 1,19 s 1,37 s 1,54 s 1,72 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-13 SPC-10 9902a...
0,69 s 0,70 s 0,50 s 0,57 s 0,63 s 0,66 s 0,70 s 0,72 s 0,50 s 0,58 s 0,64 s 0,67 s 0,71 s 0,73 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-14 SPC-10 9902a...
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0,75 s 0,77 s 0,53 s 0,61 s 0,68 s 0,71 s 0,76 s 0,78 s 0,53 s 0,62 s 0,68 s 0,72 s 0,76 s 0,86 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-15 SPC-10 9902a...
0/11 0,83 s 1,00 s 1,07 s 1,22 s 1,37 s 1,52 s 0/10 0/12 0,84 s 1,02 s 1,09 s 1,25 s 1,40 s 1,56 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-16 SPC-10 9902a...
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1,10 s 1,17 s 1,34 s 1,51 s 1,88 s 2/10 1/11 1/12 1/12 1,00 s 1,23 s 1,31 s 1,51 s 1,70 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 2) Not supported A-17 SPC-10 9902a...
0,77 s 0,86 s 0,84 s 0,88 s 0,87 s 1/05 2/06 2/06 2/07 2/07 2/08 0,75 s 0,78 s 0,87 s 0,85 s 0,90 s 0,89 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-18 SPC-10 9902a...
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0,83 s 0,93 s 0,91 s 0,96 s 0,96 s 1/07 2/08 2/08 2/09 2/09 2/10 0,80 s 0,84 s 0,94 s 0,92 s 0,97 s 0,97 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-19 SPC-10 9902a...
1,13 s 1,35 s 1,52 s 1,76 s 2,01 s 2/09 1/09 1/10 0/11 0/11 0/12 1,01 s 1,14 s 1,37 s 1,54 s 1,78 s 2,03 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-20 SPC-10 9902a...
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1,24 s 1,42 s 1,66 s 1,91 s 2,17 s 1/11 1/12 0/13 0/13 0/14 0/14 1,02 s 1,25 s 1,43 s 1,68 s 1,93 s 2,19 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-21 SPC-10 9902a...
0,97 s 0,88 s 0,88 s 0,93 s 0,93 s 2/05 2/06 2/06 2/07 2/07 1/08 0,81 s 0,98 s 0,89 s 0,89 s 0,95 s 0,95 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-22 SPC-10 9902a...
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0,95 s 0,95 s 0,95 s 1,01 s 1,02 s 2/07 1/08 2/08 2/09 1/09 1/10 0,86 s 0,96 s 0,96 s 0,96 s 0,92 s 1,03 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-23 SPC-10 9902a...
1,28 s 1,55 s 1,83 s 2,11 s 2,40 s 1/08 0/09 0/10 0/11 0/11 0/12 1,11 s 1,30 s 1,57 s 1,85 s 2,13 s 2,42 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-24 SPC-10 9902a...
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1,39 s 1,68 s 1,96 s 2,26 s 2,55 s 1/11 0/12 0/12 0/13 0/14 0/14 1,20 s 1,41 s 1,69 s 1,98 s 2,27 s 2,57 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-25 SPC-10 9902a...
2/05 2/05 3/06 0,68 s 0,70 s 0,77 s 0,75 s 0,69 s 0,59 s 0,78 s 0,65 s 0,84 s 0,68 s 0,86 s 0,71 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-26 SPC-10 9902a...
2/09 1/09 1/10 0,89 s 0,66 s 0,98 s 0,70 s 1,17 s 0,81 s 1,37 s 0,92 s 1,53 s 0,99 s 1,74 s 1,10 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-27 SPC-10 9902a...
2/05 2/06 1/06 0,78 s 0,78 s 0,89 s 0,85 s 0,98 s 0,90 s 0,95 s 0,77 s 1,02 s 0,81 s 1,09 s 0,79 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-28 SPC-10 9902a...
2/09 1/10 1/10 1,07 s 0,80 s 1,23 s 0,97 s 1,37 s 0,97 s 1,62 s 1,12 s 1,84 s 1,21 s 2,11 s 1,37 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-29 SPC-10 9902a...
1/06 2/06 3/07 0,93 s 0,87 s 0,94 s 0,75 s 1,07 s 0,82 s 1,18 s 0,83 s 1,05 s 0,76 s 1,06 s 0,93 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-30 SPC-10 9902a...
1/09 1/10 1/11 1,07 s 0,90 s 1,17 s 0,86 s 1,40 s 0,99 s 1,59 s 1,05 s 1,84 s 1,20 s 2,10 s 1,35 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-31 SPC-10 9902a...
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2/06 2/06 3/07 1,00 s 0,77 s 1,16 s 0,80 s 1,08 s 0,77 s 1,29 s 0,89 s 1,03 s 0,79 s 1,15 s 0,95 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-32 SPC-10 9902a...
1/10 0/10 0/11 1,21 s 0,88 s 1,54 s 1,06 s 1,82 s 1,17 s 2,18 s 1,37 s 2,51 s 1,52 s 2,89 s 1,74 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-33 SPC-10 9902a...
2/06 2/06 2/07 1,22 s 0,85 s 1,23 s 0,87 s 1,03 s 0,80 s 1,22 s 0,91 s 1,08 s 0,84 s 1,24 s 0,93 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-34 SPC-10 9902a...
0/10 0/10 0/11 1,40 s 0,96 s 1,80 s 1,20 s 2,15 s 1,36 s 2,57 s 1,60 s 2,99 s 1,85 s 3,43 s 2,10 s 1) Hardware and software status see type plate on SPC-10 A-35 SPC-10 9902a...
0...+10 V Valve output: supply 24 V (DC) output voltage 0...+10 V Electromagnetic compatibility - interference emission tested as per EN 55011 limit value class B - resistant to interference tested as per EN 50082-2 A-37 SPC-10 9902a...
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Technical appendix Technical specifications (continued) Oscillation and shock - oscillation tested as per DIN/IEC 68 part 2–6 severity class 1 - shock tested as per DIN/IEC 68 part 2–27 severity class 2 A-38 SPC-10 9902a...
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