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  • Page 1 VR10 / VR15 VALVE MANIFOLD Operation & Service Manual...
  • Page 2 Change history: The change history reflects all changes of the Installation & Maintenance Instruction, which were done after the initial release. Index Chapters Change description Date Name New release 5-April-2021 This Installation & Maintenance Instruction makes no claims of being complete as it does not cover all variants of the VR10 / VR15 valve manifolds.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 CONTENTS CONTENTS ........................3 VR10 / VR15 OVERVIEW ....................5 SAFETY, WARNINGS ..................... 8 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE ................9 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ................. 9 4.1.1 Overview ......................9 4.1.2 Tools ......................... 10 4.1.3 Tightening Torque .................... 10 4.1.4 Port Identification ....................10 4.1.5 Manual Override Operation ................
  • Page 4 6.3.1 Response Time....................38 6.3.2 Push in Fitting ....................38 6.3.3 Valve Function ....................38 6.3.4 Life Expectation ....................39 ELECTRICAL ......................40 6.4.1 General Features for Valve Manifold with Protocols ........40 6.4.2 General Features for Valve Manifold with Multipole D-Sub Connector ..41 6.4.3 Wiring Rules for Multipole Series ..............

  • Page 5: Vr10 / Vr15 Overview

    Note: All images shown in this document are indicative only. If there is any inconsistency between the images and the actual product, the actual product shall govern. VR10 / VR15 OVERVIEW Valve width: VR10: 10mm VR15: 15mm Valve Polarity: Valve manifold with multipole D-Sub Connector 25-Pin: o 24 VDC system: Common Negative (PNP) &...
  • Page 6 Easy to identify operation with LEDs next to solenoids. Solenoid A (14 Solenoid) turns on red LED, and Solenoid B (12 Solenoid) turns on green LED. Industrial universal Electrical Interface D-Sub Connector 25-Pin IP40 version Possible to select silencer or blanking plate.
  • Page 7 Certifications RoHs REACH and CE Dual 3/2 valves available in 3 configurations. NC/NC NO/NO External pilot available for use in low pressure NC/NO or vacuum applications Fast response Maximum length of 24 stations/solenoids. Sup/Exh module available for multi-pressure manifolds, or to allow for additional inlet and exhaust ports to increase supply and better exhaust...

  • Page 8: Safety, Warnings

    3 SAFETY, WARNINGS This product is intended for use in industrial compressed air or hydraulic system only. Do not use this product where pressures and temperatures can exceed those under ‘Technical Data’. Before using this product with fluids other than those specified, for non-industrial applications, life-support systems, or other applications not within published specifications, consult Norgren.

  • Page 9: Installation And Maintenance

    4 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 4.1.1 Overview DIN Rail is depending on your requirement. 2-10 stations: one Sup/Exh Module is required. 11-24 stations: two Sup/Exh Modules are recommended. 1-Control module 2a-Left Endplate (IP65) 2b-Left end plate (IP40 Version with D-Sub 25pin) 3-Sup/Exh Module 4-Tie rod 5-DIN Rail...

  • Page 10: Tools

    4.1.2 Tools VR10: Phillips screwdriver size #00 Phillips screwdriver size #1 Phillips screwdriver size #2 Slotted screwdriver 3mm VR15: Phillips screwdriver size #1 Phillips screwdriver size #2 Slotted screwdriver 3mm 4.1.3 Tightening Torque To avoid damaging the product, please follow recommended torque values. M2 screws, torque at 0.15~0.2 Nm (1.3~1.8 lbf·in) M3 screws, torque at 0.4~0.5 Nm (3.5~4.4 lbf·in) M4 screws, torque at 0.7~0.8 Nm (6.2~7.1 lbf·in)

  • Page 11: Manual Override Operation

    4.1.5 Manual Override Operation VR10: Solenoid B (12 Solenoid) Manual Push Only Green button Solenoid A (14 Solenoid) Manual Push Only Red button Valve Body VR15: Solenoid B (12 Solenoid) Manual Push Only Green button Valve Body Solenoid A (14 Solenoid) Manual Push Only Orange button Construction &...

  • Page 12: Assembling And Disassembling

    4.1.6 Assembling and Disassembling IMPORTANT: Pressure and power must be removed from system before assembling & disassembling electrical connectors, cables, plugs, valves, and blanking plates. 4.1.6.1 Torque List and Its Location IP65 Valve Manifold 0.7-0.8 Nm | 6.2-7.1 lbf·in 0.15-0.2 Nm | 1.3-1.8 lbf·in (VR10 series) 0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in (VR15 series) 0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in 0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in...
  • Page 13 IP40 Valve Manifold 0.15-0.2 Nm | 1.3-1.8 lbf·in (VR10 series) 0.7-0.8 Nm | 6.2-7.1 lbf·in 0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in (VR15 series) 0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in 0.7-0.8 Nm | 6.2-7.1 lbf·in 0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in 1-D-Sub Connector 2-Sup/Exh Module 3-Tie rod 4-DIN Rail 5-Sub-base...
  • Page 14 4.1.6.2 Assembling and Disassembling Control Module (IP65 Version) Disassemble control module 1) Disassemble all three screws on control module. 2) Pull out control module Assemble control module 1) Push in control module 2) Assemble all three screws on control module. Construction &...
  • Page 15 4.1.6.3 Changing Orientation of D-Sub Connector (IP40 Version) D-Sub connector housing Disassemble D-Sub connector housing 1. Disassemble two screws on D-Sub connector housing 2. Pull out D-Sub connector housing slowly and make sure the wires are not damaged. (Wires are not shown) Change the orientation as required.
  • Page 16 4.1.6.4 Assembling and Disassembling D-Sub Connector (IP40 Version) D-Sub connector housing Disassembling D-Sub connector 1. Disassemble two screws on D-Sub connector 2. Pull out D-Sub connector slowly. Make sure the connector is in its place. 3. Loosen the screw on the D-Sub connector housing if orientation is horizontal. 4.
  • Page 17 IMPROTANT: 1. The red wire must be connected to the upper position as shown below. 2. The PCB fitted must be getting into the slot of the cover when assembling D-Sub connector. Construction & Design is subject to change (A1743-OPM-MX / Rev.1)
  • Page 18 4.1.6.5 Assembling and Disassembling Manifold Disassembling Manifold Valve manifold can be disassembled after control module / D-Sub connector is removed. Disassemble tie rod screws on left endplate. Lift latch on right endplate. Pull out right endplate and tie rods. Disassemble tie rod screw on right end plate. Lift latch on Sup/Exh module.
  • Page 19 Assembly Manifold (right endplates as example) 1. Put flat end side of tie rods into right endplate, then attached screws to tie rods. 2. Insert tie rods into valve stations and push to close the gap. 3. Close the latch on right endplate. 4.
  • Page 20 Note: Expansion tie rod kits should assemble with round side and close any gap before inserting into valve stations. Construction & Design is subject to change (A1743-OPM-MX / Rev.1)
  • Page 21 4.1.6.6 Assembling and Disassembling Sub-base or Sup/Exh Module (ISEM) After endplates and tie rods been removed, the sub-base and ISEM can be disassembled by following steps. Disassembly Latch 1) Put a slotted screwdriver into 2) Lift latch slowly until mechanical the gap of sub-base &...
  • Page 22 Assembly 1) Pus parts to close gaps. 2) Push to close the latch. In case of adding valve stations or ISEM, tie rod expansion kits are available as below: Part number: VR**7516MM07##NA. * *: - Insert 10 for VR10; or 15 for VR15. ##: - Insert MS: ISEM expansion rod M1: 1 Station modular rod M2: 2 Stations modular rod...
  • Page 23 4.1.6.7 Assembling and Disassembling Valve Slices Disassembling Valve Slice 1. Remove 2 screws on valve body by using a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Lift the valve which will be replaced. Construction & Design is subject to change (A1743-OPM-MX / Rev.1)
  • Page 24 Assemble Valve Slice 1. Drop the valve into its position and insert tab correctly. See view A. VIEW A 2. Tighten 2 screws with correct torque lock the valve onto sub-base. Construction & Design is subject to change (A1743-OPM-MX / Rev.1)
  • Page 25 4.1.6.8 Assembling and Disassembling Fittings ATTENTION: Make sure air pressure is released before unlocking the locking pins. Make sure the locking pin is properly installed before applying air pressure. VR10 Fitting Disassembly 1. Lift locking pin with tool such as slotted screwdriver slowly to unlock position. 2.
  • Page 26 VR15 Fitting Disassembly 1. Lift fitting lock clips with tool such as slotted screwdriver slowly to unlock position. 2. Pull the fittings out by piece of inserted tubes or other means. Note: In case of 5/3 valve, remove the valve before replacing fittings. Fitting lock pin Unlock Fitting or Blank plug...
  • Page 27 ISEM Fitting Disassembly 1. Lift fitting lock clips with tool such as slotted screwdriver slowly to unlock position. 2. Pull the fittings out by piece of inserted tubes or other means. Fitting lock pin Unlock Lock Fitting or Blank plug (only for Sup/Exh &External pilot Module)
  • Page 28 External Pilot Base Fitting Disassembly 1. Loosen the screw and remove external pilot base. 2. Remove locking pin by pushing a hole on external pilot block. 3. Pull out the fitting or blank plug. Locking Pin Hole on external pilot block Fitting disassembly direction Construction &...
  • Page 29 External Pilot Base Fitting Assembly 1. Insert the fitting into ports until its bottom position. Press locking pin to its bottom position to lock the fittings. 3. Assembly the external pilot base and tighten the screw. Fitting assembly direction Locking direction Locking Pin Construction &...
  • Page 30 VR10/VR15 Fitting Service Kit Description Part number Where used VR10 External Pilot Base Locking Pin A1743-870 VR15 External Pilot Base Locking Pin A1743-871 VR10 Sub-Base Locking Pin VR10 Supply Exhaust Module; A1743-872 VR15 Sub-Base Locking Pin A1743-883 VR15 Supply Exhaust Module VR10 External Pilot Base PIF OD 4mm A1743-873...
  • Page 31 4.1.6.9 Assembling and Disassembling DIN Rail Locking torque and structure for DIN Rail clamp Right end plate DIN Rail Left end plate Fix DIN Rail 0.7-0.8 Nm 6.2-7.1 lbf·in Fix DIN Rail 0.7-0.8 Nm 6.2-7.1 lbf·in DIN Rail fixed by end plate Construction &...
  • Page 32 Assembling valve station onto DIN Rail. 1. Loose the screws of DIN Rail clamp. 2. Attach slot at fitting side of the manifold to DIN Rail, then push valve island to lock position as shown. 3. Tighten the screws of DIN Rail clamp, now the valve island and DIN Rail are fixed together. Push DIN Rail Sub-base...

  • Page 33: Piping

    4.1.7 Piping Tube Insertion 1. Cut tubes as per best practice and avoid torn or irregular cut. 2. Insert tube into fittings until it reaches its end position. 3. Slowly and softly pull the tube to check if tube is hooked firmly. In case of multiple Sup/Exh Modules, it is recommended to use separated air supply line instead of common air supply line.

  • Page 34: Multi-Pressure Zone Option

    4.1.8 Multi-Pressure Zone Option Multi pressure zones can be achieved with additional Sup/Exh Modules and blank plugs. Insert the blank plugs at left side for every pressure zone as shown below. Blank plug part number: VR10: VR107516AM0400 VR15: VR157516AM0400 Note: All external pilot pressures are connected on one valve manifold.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 4.2.1 Lubrication VR10 / VR15 valves will function reliably when they are supplied with clean dry air. If the air supply is lubricated from the beginning, then lubrication must be supplied for the life of the product. 4.2.2 Valve Identification Information When purchasing assembled valve manifolds from Norgren, valve identification information is included.

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    6 TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION 6.1.1 Operation Dynamic soft seal spool valve, solenoid pilot operated. 6.1.2 Flow Rate VR10: 5/2 valve: 220 L/min, Cv 0.22, Kv 0.20 5/3 valve: 270 L/min, Cv 0.27, Kv 0.24 2X3/2 valve: 220 L/min, Cv 0.22, Kv 0.20 VR15: 5/2 valve: 520 L/min, Cv 0.53, Kv 0.47...

  • Page 37: Medium

    6.1.6 Medium Compressed air only. Operating pressure range: Piloting pressure: 2 to 7 bar Internal pilot type operating pressure: 2 to 7 bar External pilot type operating pressure: -1 to 7 bar 6.1.7 Air Quality Filtered, lubricated or non-lubricated compressed air as per ISO 8573-1:2010, Class 3.4.2. If air source is lubricated, then lubrication shall be supplied for the life of the product.

  • Page 38: Pneumatic

    PNEUMATIC 6.3.1 Response Time Response time measurements are taken according to ISO 12238. The typical response time of valve switching is 15ms on / 25ms off (when downstream pressure is at 90% upstream pressure). Please contact Norgren for more information. 6.3.2 Push in Fitting Ports 1 (P), 3 (E) &...

  • Page 39: Life Expectation

    5/3 COE (COE: Centre open exhaust) (internal pilot supply) (external pilot supply) 5/3 COP (COP: Centre open pressure) (internal pilot supply) (external pilot supply) 2 x 3/2 NC/NC (internal pilot supply only) 2 x 3/2 NO/NO (internal pilot supply only) 2 x 3/2 NC/NO (internal pilot supply) 6.3.4 Life Expectation...

  • Page 40: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL 6.4.1 General Features for Valve Manifold with Protocols Supply Voltage: 24 VDC +/- 10% for control module Voltage Tolerance: +10%/-5% for solenoid valve Power Consumption: 0.45W (Energy saving type) M12x1-Female, 4-pin, D-coded for industrial ethernet Electrical Connection: M12x1-Male, 5-pin, A-coded for power of control module M12x1-Male, 5-pin, A-coded for IO-Link Valve Indication:...

  • Page 41: General Features For Valve Manifold With Multipole D-Sub Connector

    6.4.2 General Features for Valve Manifold with Multipole D-Sub Connector Supply Voltage: 12 VDC & 24 VDC Voltage Tolerance: +/- 10% Power Consumption: 0.45W (Energy saving type) Electrical Connection: D-Sub Connector 25-Pin Manual Override: Push only Rating: 100% ED Indication: Red solenoid A (14 Solenoid) Green solenoid B (12 Solenoid) Surge protecting circuit default...

  • Page 42: Wiring Rules For Multipole Series

    6.4.3 Wiring Rules for Multipole Series The Multipole has 25 pins, and the output follows rules below: If valve stations  12, 2 pins are always reserved for each valve station. * Detailed pin allocation is shown as below: Station Pin No.
  • Page 43 If 12  valve stations  24, special connection is required since only 1 pin is allocated to valve station with single solenoid: Step 1: Sequence all solenoids following the rules below by starting from 1st station which is the station closest to control module: 1.
  • Page 44 16-station valve manifold example is shown as below: Station Pin No. of Solenoid A (14 Solenoid) Pin No. of Solenoid B (12 Solenoid) Note: *For valve station with single solenoid, only Pin No. of Solenoid A (14 Solenoid) is allocated & connected. Construction &...

  • Page 45: Pin Allocating & Wire Colours Identifying For Multipole Series

    6.4.4 Pin Allocating & Wire Colors Identifying for Multipole Series IP65 Cable The allocations of pins and the identification of wire colours are clarified in the following table. Wire colour Solenoid Pilot Station Wire colour Solenoid Pilot Station White Solenoid 1-a Brown/Green Solenoid 1-b Brown...
  • Page 46 IP40 Cable The allocations of pins and the identification of wire colors are clarified in the following table. Wire colour Solenoid Pilot Station Wire colour Solenoid Pilot Station Black Solenoid 1-a Green, Yellow Solenoid 1-b Black, White Solenoid 2-a Green, White Solenoid 2-b Brown Solenoid 3-a...

  • Page 47: Wire Connection For Valve Manifold With Protocols

    6.4.5 Wire Connection for Valve Manifold with Protocols Connector identification for PROFINET / EtherNet/IP / EtherCAT protocol Proper grounding will assure the safety and noise resistance for the valve manifold. Grounding should be close to the product. Port 1 BUS IN M12x1-Female 4-pin, D-coded Port 2 BUS OUT...
  • Page 48 Pin Allocating of Port 1 / Port 2 M12 / 4 pins / Female Connector / D-coded Pin No. Function Transmission Data + (TD +) Receive Data + (RD +) Transmission Data - (TD -) Receive Data - (RD -) Pin Allocating of PWR / Power M12 / 5 pins / Male Connector / A-coded Pin No.
  • Page 49 Control Module Connection for IO-Link Device IO-Link connector M12x1-Male 5-pin, A-coded GROUND Earth screw M4 Construction & Design is subject to change (A1743-OPM-MX / Rev.1)
  • Page 50 Pin Allocating Of IO-Link Connector M12 / 5 pins / male connector / A-coded / Class B Pin No. Function L+ (VB+) 24V electronics power supply 2L+ (VA+) 24V valves power supply L- (VB-) 0V electronics power supply C/Q (COM) IO-Link communication 2M (VA-) 0V valves power supply IO-Link Connector Wiring Diagram Master...

  • Page 51: Compliance And Approvals

    COMPLIANCE AND APPROVALS The VR10 / VR15 Protocol / Multipole series products are tested and compliant to: 6.5.1 CE marking Electromagnetic compatibility: EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011 Generic standards – Emission standard for industrial environments EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019 Generic standards – Immunity for industrial environments EN 61000-4-2:2009 Electrostatic discharge immunity test EN 61000-4-3:2006 + A1:2008 + A2:2010 Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test...

  • Page 52: Customer Support

    7 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Norgren operates four global centres of technical excellence and a sales and service network in 50 countries, as well as manufacturing capability in the USA, Germany, China, UK, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Mexico and Brazil. For information on all Norgren companies visit www.norgren.com Supported by distributors worldwide.

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