Doc.no.DOC1013369-A Speed controller with compact indicator AS-FS*A Series 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.
Doc.no.DOC1013369-A Speed controller with compact indicator AS-FS*A Series Safety Instructions Caution 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.
Doc.no.DOC1013369-A 2.Specific Product Precautions Design/ Selection Parts and Names of Products Caution (1) The flow rate characteristics for each product are representative values. Knob The flow-rate characteristics are those of each individual product. Actual values may differ depending on the piping, circuitry, pressure Connection conditions, etc.
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Doc.no.DOC1013369-A Mounting Mounting Warning Caution (5) Do not apply excessive force or shock to the (1) Keep the instruction manual and check its body or fittings with an impact tool. contents. It can cause damage or air leakage. Install the products and operate it only after reading the operation Manual carefully and (6) For handling One-touch fittings, refer to the understanding its contents.
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Doc.no.DOC1013369-A Mounting Mounting Caution Caution (4) Do not force the knob to turn outside the ②Chamfered area for female thread specified range indicated to the scale. In compliance with ISO 16030 (air pressure fluid The scale may indicate a wrong value, possibly dynamics -...
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Doc.no.DOC1013369-A Mounting Piping Threads with Sealant Caution Caution ②Chamfered area of female thread (1) If the fitting is tightened with excessive torque, a large amount of sealant will seep By chamfering as shown in the table below, out. Remove the excess sealant. machining of threads is easier and effective for burr prevention.
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Doc.no.DOC1013369-A Precautions for One-Touch Tube Precautions for One-Touch Tube Fittings Fittings Mounting/Piping Mounting/Piping Caution Caution (1) Connection and disconnection of tube from (2) Connection of the metal rod accessories one-touch fitting Do not use tube, resin plug, reducer, etc. after connecting a fitting with a metal rod (KC series, ①...
Doc.no.DOC1013369-A Recommended Piping Conditions Air Supply (1) When connecting piping to the One-touch Warning fitting, use a pipe length with sufficient margin, in accordance with the piping conditions shown in Figure 1. (4) Use clean air Also, when using a tying band, etc., to bind Do not use compressed air that contains the piping together, make sure that external chemicals, synthetic oils that include organic...
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Doc.no.DOC1013369-A Maintenance Warnnig (1) Do not disassemble the product or make any modifications. Do not disassemble the product or make any modifications,including additional machining. Doing so may cause human injury and/or an accident (2) Ensure sufficient space for maintenance activities. When installing the products, allow access for maintenance (3)Perform maintenance...
Doc.no.DOC1013369-A 3.Application This product is designed to control the speed of a pneumatic actuator. 4.Specifications Model AS-FS*A Fluid Proof pressure 1.5MPa 1MPa Maximum operating pressure 0.1MPa Minimum operating pressure -5~60℃(No freezing) Ambient and fluid temperature Applicable tube materials (note 1) Nylon, soft nylon, polyurethane ,FEP,PFA Note1: Pay attention to the maximum operating pressure for soft nylon and polyurethane.
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Doc.no.DOC1013369-A 6.Construction Seal method/Gasket seal For M5,10-32UNF Meter-out Meter-in Component Parts Description Material Note Body A Note1) Body B Brass Electroless nickel Plated Note1) Indicator Needle Note1) Needle guide Brass Electroless nickel Plated Note1)) U-seal HNBR O-ring O-ring Cassette Seal Gasket NBR/Stainless-steel Note1) The stainless-steel version is made without any surface treatment.
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Doc.no.DOC1013369-A Seal method/Face seal Seal method/Sealant For G For R,NPT Meter-in Meter-out Component Parts Description Material Note Body A Note1) Body B Brass Electroless nickel Plated Note1) Indicator Needle Note1) Needle guide Brass Electroless nickel Plated Note1)) U-seal HNBR O-ring O-ring Cassette Seal...
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Doc.no.DOC1013369-A Seal method/Gasket seal For M5,10-32UNF Meter-in Meter-out Component Parts Description Material Note Body A Elbow body Body B Brass Note2) Electroless nickel Plated Note2) Indicator Needle Needle guide Brass Note2) Note2)) Electroless nickel Plated U-seal HNBR O-ring O-ring O-ring Cassette Seal Note1)
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Doc.no.DOC1013369-A Seal method/Sealant Seal method/ Face seal For R,NPT For G Meter-out Meter-in Component Parts Description Material Note Body A Elbow body Body B Brass Note2) Note2) Electroless nickel Plated Indicator Needle Needle guide Brass Note2) Note2)) Electroless nickel Plated U-seal HNBR O-ring...
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Doc.no.DOC1013369-A Component Parts Description Material Note Body A Indicator Body B Needle Needle guide Brass Note2) Electroless nickel Plated Note2) U-seal HNBR Spacer Note1) Cassette Seal O-ring O-ring Note1) AS3002F-11A, AS4002F-11A and AS4002F-13A have electroless nickel plating on the brass parts. Note2) The stainless-steel version is made without any surface treatment.
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Revision history A version: P6-P8, P14, P16 Size 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 are added to the table. Size M3 was deleted from the table. Correction of errors 4-14-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021 JAPAN Tel: + 81 3 5207 8249 Fax: +81 3 5298 5362 URL https://www.smcworld.com Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice and any obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
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