Persons who work on the device must read and understand these instructions. Term Definition for these instructions Device Valve island type 8640 Symbols DANGER! Warns of an immediate danger. ▶ Failure to observe will result in death or serious injuries.
Intended use INTENDED USE Risk of injury due to high pressure and escaping medium. The valve island type 8640 with valves types 6518 and 6519 ▶ is designed to control neutral media and compressed air. Switch off the pressure before working on the device or ▶...
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Type 8640 Intended use General hazardous situations. NOTE! To prevent injuries, observe the following: Electrostatically sensitive components and assemblies. ▶ Observe the general rules of technology. The device contains electronic components that are suscep- ▶ In the potentially explosive atmosphere, only use devices tible to the effects of electrostatic discharging (ESD).
Fax +49 (0) 7940 - 10-91 448 Email: info@burkert.com International Contact addresses can be found on the final pages of the printed operating instructions. They are also available online at: https://country.burkert.com. Information online Operating instructions and data sheets for Bürkert products can Type 6518 Type 6519 be found on the Internet at: https://country.burkert.com.
Type 8640 Structure and description 5.1.1 Compatible pilot controls 5.1.3 Connections The connections are marked with numbers for better assignment. Solenoid Cable plug Design Figure 2507 Connection number Designation Pressure port 2 and 4 Working port 3 and 5 Exhaust port...
Type 8640 Structure and description Design of 5/3-way valve, 5/2-way Circuit functions pulse valve C, 3/2-way valve (*for vacuum 2(A) with auxiliary pilot air) 1(P) 3(R) In idle position, pressure port 1 (P/NC) closed, working port 2 (A/OUT) open 2(A) after port 3 (R/NO).
NOTE! fastening: 0.5 to 0.6 Nm). Pilot pressure for pneumatic control depends on the pressure Additional electrical Type 6014 or 8640 of the flow medium; it must be between 2...8 bar (at least connection options 70% of operating pressure). Voltage tolerance ±10 %...
Type 8640 Installation INSTALLATION NOTE! Damage to the appliance when screwing the cable plug. WARNING! ▶ Make sure that the flat seal is seated properly. Risk of injury due to improper installation. Type label ▶ Only trained technicians may perform installation work.
Type 8640 Installation Mounting pilot valve type 6014 WARNING! Risk of injury due to leaking valve. ▶ Make sure that the O-rings/seals are correctly seated in the valve. Overheating, risk of fire. Without a pre-installed valve, connecting the coil will cause overheating and destroy the coil.
Type 8640 Installation Installing multiple blocks Item Designation Venting the pilot control O-ring Profile seal → Begin installation with connection module on the left (see “Fig. 5”) → Check modules for complete installation. 1 O-ring per connection. → Lightly oil or grease all O-rings before engaging.
Type 8640 Installation Valve block installation 7.3.1 Standard rail installation → Hook the valve block with the upper groove into the standard rail. → Snap the lower clamping pieces into the standard rail. → Tighten the screws on the clamping pieces.
Type 8640 Installation INSTALLATION Before connection → Check the hose lines for contamination and clean them. WARNING! → If necessary, install dirt traps upstream of the valve inlet (≤ Risk of injury due to improper installation 500 µm). ▶ Only trained technicians may perform installation work.
Type 8640 Installation Electrical installation 8.2.1 Electrical installation of cable plugs DANGER! Risk of injury due to electric shock. ▶ Switch off voltage before working on the device or system. Secure against reactivation. ▶ Observe any applicable accident prevention and safety regu- lations for electrical devices.
Type 8640 Maintenance, troubleshooting MAINTENANCE, NOTE! TROUBLESHOOTING If the screw is pointing upwards when installed, insert a seal made of a material compatible with the process under the WARNING! screw head. Risk of injury if maintenance work is not carried out correctly.
Type 8640 Maintenance, troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy Fault Possible cause Remedy Valves Pressure supply insuf- Set up large-volume Leaky Missing or crushed Identify leak or missing switch ficient or not available pressure supply (also for valve O-rings between the...
Type 8640 Pulsed operation PULSED OPERATION 11.1 Valve block disassembly Pulse-controlled solenoid valves work with two coils that are → Loosen the clamping screws (approx. 4 turns). switched alternatingly. → Remove the block upwards from the standard rail. NOTE! 11.2 Disassembling multi-blocks Observe pulse data on the type label.
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