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SM−206792-A INSTRUCTION MANUAL MASTER VALVE 3KA1, 4KA1, 4KB1 M3KA1,M4KA1,M4KB1 Please read this instruction manual ● carefully before using this product, par- ticularly the section describing safety. Retain this instruction manual with the ● product for further consultation whenever necessary....
2.Use this product within its specifications. This product cannot be used beyond its specifications. Additionally, the product must not be modified or machined. This product is intended for use in general industrial devices and parts. Use beyond such conditions is not considered. Consult with CKD for details when using the product beyond the unique specification range, outdoors, or in the following conditions or environments. In any case, measures for safety shall be provided when the vavle malfunctions. ① Use for special applications requiring safety including nuclear energy, railroad, aviation, ship, vehicle, medical equipment, equipment or applications coming into contact with beverage or food, ...
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CAUTION : or damage to equipment or facilities. Note that some items described as "CAUTION" may lead to serious results depending on the situation. In any case, important information that must be observed is explained. Precautions with regard to guarantee Guarantee period The guarantee period of our product shall be one (1) year after it is delivered to the place specified by the customer. Guarantee coverage If any failure for which CKD CORPORATION is recognized to be responsible occurs within the above war- ranty period, a substitute or necessary replacement parts shall be provided free of charge, or the product shall be repaired free of charge at the plant of CKD CORPORATION. However, the guarantee excludes following cases: ① Defects resulting from operation under conditions beyond those stated in the catalogue or specifications. ② Failure resulting from malfunction of the equipment and/or machine manufactured by other companies. ③ Failure resulting from wrong use of the product. ④ Failure resulting from modification or repairing that CKD CORPORATION is not involved in. ⑤ Failure resulting from causes that could not be foreseen by the technology available at the time of deliv- ery. ...
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UNPACKING (Section 3) Bags containing master valves should be opened only ! CAUTION : when you are ready to connect the valves to the pipes immediately afterward. If bags are opened before the valves are ready to be con- nected to the pipes, the entry of foreign matter from the piping ports could cause the master valves to fail or mal- function. INSTALLATION (Section 4) If you have to use the product under conditions that are ! CAUTION : different from the specified conditions or if you intend to ...
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e) Avoid using the master valve system in a humid envi- ! CAUTION : ronment because the humidity is likely to cause con- densation with a change in the temperature. f) The packing and gaskets may deteriorate sooner than usual if used in an atmosphere with a higher than normal density of ozone (for example, the atmosphere near a beach or in an area with frequent thunder- storms). Consult us for the packing and gaskets to be used in an atmosphere with a higher ozone density.
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PIPING (Section 4.3) a) Observe the recommended tightening torque when ! CAUTION : connecting pipes. Observing the recommended tightening torque prevents air leakage and damage to the screw threads. To prevent damage to the screw threads, first use your hand to lightly tighten the screw and then use a tool to tighten the screw to the recommended torque. b) Make sure that the pipes will not be disconnected at the joints by mechanical movements, vibrations or tension. ...
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AIR QUALITY (Section 5.2) a) Do not supply anything other than compressed air. ! WARNING : b) Supply clean compressed air without any mixture of corrosive gas. a) Compressed air usually contains a large amount of ! CAUTION : drain, oxidized oil, tar, foreign matter, and rust from the ...
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INDEX 3KA1,4KA1, 4KB1 M3KA1, M4KA1, M4KB1 MASTER VALVE Manual No. SM-206792-A/3 1. PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION 2. INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SI) 3. UNPACKING 4. INSTALLATION Environment Installation Piping 5. OPERATING RECOMMENDATION Operation Air Quality 6. MAINTENANCE Periodic Inspection Disassembling and Reassembling 7.
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1 PRODUCT 1. PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION Direct piping unit Direct piping manifold Subplate piping unit Subplate piping manifold Part Name explanation Master valve unit There are direct pipng and subplaate piping ① Sub plate It is a block for the piping ② Port pis the supply port;port R is the exhaust port ;...
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SI UNIT 2. INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SI) In this manual, values are expressed using the International System of Units (SI). Use the table below to convert them into values expressed in conventional units. Table of conversion between SI units and conventional units (The values printed in Bolds fonts are values given in the International System of Units (SI)): Example (converting a pressure value): 0.0980665MPa 1MPa...
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3 UNPACKING 3. UNPACKING Bags containing master valves should be opened only ! CAUTION : when you are ready to connect the valves to the pipes immediately afterward. If bags are opened before the valves are ready to be con- nected to the pipes, the entry of foreign matter from the piping ports could cause the master valves to fail or mal- function. a) Check the model number imprinted on the product to make sure that the product you received is exactly the product you ordered.
4 INSTALLATION 4. INSTALLATION If you have to use the product under conditions that are ! CAUTION : different from the specified conditions or if you intend to use the product for a special application, be sure to con- sult us about the product specifications before using the product. 4.1 Environment a) In a dusty environment, foreign matter may enter even ! CAUTION : through the exhaust port. The movement of the exhaust valve causes a respiratory action at the exhaust valve, which may cause inhalation of foreign matter near the exhaust port. This potential sit- uation would be worse if the exhaust port is facing up- ward. Attach a silencer to the exhaust port or have the exhaust port face downward. ...
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4 INSTALLATION f) The packing and gaskets may deteriorate sooner than ! CAUTION : usual if used in an atmosphere with a higher than normal density of ozone (for example, the atmosphere near a beach or in an area with frequent thunder- storms). Consult us for the packing and gaskets to be used in an atmosphere with a higher ozone density.
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4 INSTALLATION 4.3 Piping a) Observe the recommended tightening torque when ! CAUTION : connecting pipes. Observing the recommended tightening torque prevents air leakage and damage to the screw threads. To prevent damage to the screw threads, first use your hand to lightly tighten the screw and then use a tool to tighten the screw to the recommended torque. b) Make sure that the pipes will not be disconnected at the ...
4 INSTALLATION 4.3.1 Sealant Refrain applying sealant or seal tape approx.two pitches of thread from the tip of pipe to avoid some of the sealing substances from falling into piping system. ●Seal Tape ●Sealant(Paste or liquid) (Right) (False) (Right) (False) When winding the fluororesin seal tape on the screw part, wind the seal tape two or three times where one or two screw threads remain at the top end of the screw, and then push the tape by tip of the nail to make the tape tightly in contact with the screw.
4 INSTALLATION 4.3.6 Pipe connections (1) Tubes to be used For use with master valves with one-touch joints, select tubes of the type specified by us: Soft nylon tubes (F-1500 Series) Urethane tubes (U-9500 Series) (2) For installation at a site that has spatters in the air, select incombustible tubes or metal pipes.
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4 INSTALLATION (6) Cutting a tube To cut a tube, use a tube cutter to cut the tube perpendicularly to the length of the tube. Inserting an obliquely cut end of a tube may cause air leakage. (7) Tube connections Do not bend a tube immediately at where it is connected to the joint but lead it out straight from the end of the joint for a length equal to or greater than the outside diameter of the tube.
5 OPERATION 5. OPERATING RECOMMENDATION 5.1 OPERATION 1)3KA series 3KA111 When PB no pressurization (See the right figure) → R2 (P port is closed.) When PB pressurization → B (R2 port is closed.) 3KA1111 When PB no pressurization (See the right figure) → ...
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OPERATION 2)4KA series 4KA111 When PB no pressurization (See the right figure) → A → R2 (R1 port is closed.) When PB pressurization → B → R1 (R2 port is closed.) 4KA121 When PA pressurization (See the right figure) → ...
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5 OPERATION 2) 4KBseries 4KB111 When PB no pressurization (See the right figure) → A → R When PB pressurization → B → R 4KB121 When PA pressurization (See the right figure) → A → R When PB pressurization → ...
OPERATION 5.2 Air Quality a) Do not supply anything other than compressed air. ! WARNING : b) Supply clean compressed air without any mixture of corrosive gas. a) Compressed air usually contains a large amount of ! CAUTION : drain, oxidized oil, tar, foreign matter, and rust from the ...
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5 OPERATION 5.2.4 Foreign matter in the compressed air 1) Supply clean compressed air that does not include oxidized oil, tar, carbon, or other foreign matter from the air compressor. (1) If oxidized oil, tar, carbon, or the like enters a pneumatic device and sticks to its components, an increase in the resistance at sliding portions may cause a malfunction.
6 MAINTENANCE 6. MAINTENANCE 6.1 Periodic Inspection Before providing a maintenance service, cut and the sup- ! WARNING : ply of compressed air and confirm the absence of residu- al pressure. The above is required to ensure safety. Regularly perform the daily and periodic inspections to ! CAUTION : correctly maintain product performance. If the product is not correctly maintained , product per- formance ...
6 MAINTENANCE 6.2 Disassembling and Reassembling Before disassembling and reassembling master valves, ! WARNING : read the instruction manual carefully and understand the instructions. reassembles a master A person who disassembles and valve system needs to have a knowledge for safely performing such operation based on the understand- ing about the mechanisms and operating principles of ...
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6 MAINTENANCE 6.2.2 Disassembling drawing and parts list 3KA111・3KA1111 4KA111・4KB111 Parts Material Remarks M2.5 × 17(with Spring Pilot cap mounting screw Steel ① washer) Pilot cap Resin ② Piston ass’y ③ Body Aluminum alloy die casting ④ Spool ass’y ⑤ Spool spring Stainless steel ⑥...
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6 MAINTENANCE 3KA121・4KA121・4KB121 Parts Material Remarks M2.5 × 17(with Spring Pilot cap mounting screw Steel ① washer) Pilot cap Resin ② Piston ass’y ③ Body Aluminum alloy die casting ④ Spool ass’y ⑤ [SM-206792-A/3] ―25―...
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6 MAINTENANCE 4KA131・4KA141・4KA151 4KB131・4KB141・4KB151 Parts Material Remarks M2.5 × 22(with Spring Pilot cap mounting screw Steel ① washer) Pilot cap Resin ② Piston ass’y ③ Aluminum alloy die Body ④ casting Spool ass’y ⑤ Body block Resin ⑥ Pilot mounting M2.5 ×...
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7 TROUBLE SHOOTING 7. TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING Motion troubles Suspected cause Remedies Pilot signal doesn’t come Correction of the air circuit Does not actuate Pilot pressure is low Adjustment of the pilot pressure Erroneous shut off pressure source Turn on the power source Reset the pressure reducer valve or install a Insufficient pressure pressure raising valve...
Note 1) Ambient temperature applies when stored or sitting, and does not apply to the fluid temperature in operation. Model code M3KA1 Item Manifold system Manifold integrated Applicable master valve 3KA1 series Nos. of station 2〜20 stations Manifold type Common supply, common exhaust Supply port Side (Rc1/8) Cylinder ports A・B...
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8 SPECIFICATION 4KA141 4KA151 4KA131 4KA111 4KA121 3-pos. load ports 3-pos. load Model code 3pos. all ports 2-pos. single 2-pos. double open to exhaust ports open to blocked ports supply ports JIS Symbol Item R1PR2 Working fluid Compressed air Valve type and operation Pilot operated soft spool valve Proof pressure 1.05...
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8 SPECIFICATION 4KB141 4KB151 4KB131 4KB111 4KB121 3-pos. load ports 3-pos. load Model code 3pos. all ports 2-pos. single 2-pos. double open to exhaust ports open to blocked ports supply ports JIS Symbol Item R1PR2 Working fluid Compressed air Valve type and operation Pilot operated soft spool valve 1.05 Proof pressure...
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8 SPECIFICATION 8.2 How to Order 1) 3KA1 3KA1 Operator type master valve (a) Position/Operator type (b) Port size (c) Other option PA・PB R1・R2 Code Description Code P・A・B ports Code Description ports ports 2-pos. single normal close No option code With mounting 2-pos.
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8 SPECIFICATION Example of same model Manifold M3KA111-M5-7 Indicates 3KA1 manifold, 2-position single normal close B ports M5 top porting, 7 stations, Example of mixed manifold Method of coding the contents of combination : Indicate the number of the function-wise master valves (simplex) after the normal Model No. indication when selecting the mixed manifold (code 8 in -).
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8 SPECIFICATION 4KA1 4KA1 Operator type master valve (a) Operator type (b) Port size (c) Other option R1・R2 PA・PB Code Description Code P・A・B ports Code Description ports ports 2-pos. single operator No option code Rc1/8 With 2-pos. double operator φ4 push-in joint mounting plate ●...
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8 SPECIFICATION Example of same model Manifold M4KA111-M5-7 Indicates 4KA1 manifold, 2-position single A ・ B ports M5 side porting 7 stations, Example of mixed manifold Method of coding the contents of combination : Indicate the number of the function-wise master valves (simplex) after the normal Model No. indication when selecting the mixed manifold (code 8 in -). After the Model No., clearly indicate the code of the required function (see Table below) and the arrangement no.
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8 SPECIFICATION 4KB1 ※Without a sub-base 4KB1 1 ※Gasket,mounting screws are attached 4KB1 Operator type master valve (a) Operator type (b) Port size Code Description Code P・A・B ports PA・PB ports 2-pos. single operator Rc1/8 2-pos. double operator 3-pos. all ports blocked 3-pos.
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8 SPECIFICATION Example of same model Manifold M4KB111-06-7 Indicates 4KB1 manifold, 2-position single A ・ B ports Rc1/8 side porting 7 stations, Example of mixed manifold Method of coding the contents of combination : Indicate the number of the function-wise master valves (simplex) after the normal Model No. indication when selecting the mixed manifold (code 8 in -). After the Model No., clearly indicate the code of the required function (see Table below) and the arrangement no.
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8 SPECIFICATION 8.3 Consumable parts Spool assembly 2) Piston assembly Function Model example Function Model example 3KA111 3KA1※ 3KA1111 4KA111, 4KB111 4K9-151 4K9-110 4KA111 4KA121, 4KB121 4KB111 4KA131, 4KB131 3KA121 4KA141, 4KB141 4K9-152 4KA121 4K9-118 4KA151, 4KB151 4KB121 3KA131 4KA131...
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