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.
Safety Instructions Caution SMC develops, designs, and manufactures products to be used for automatic control equipment, and provides them for peaceful use in manufacturing industries. Use in non-manufacturing industries is not allowed. Products SMC manufactures and sells cannot be used for the purpose of transactions or certification specified in the Measurement Act of each country.
VF1000/3000/5000 Series Precautions for 5 Port Solenoid Valve ① Be sure to read before handling. Refer to main text for detailed precautions on every series. Design / Selection 10. Extended periods of continuous energization Warning ・If a valve will be continuously energized for an extended period of time, the temperature of the valve will increase due 1.
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VF1000/3000/5000 Series Precautions for 5 Port Solenoid Valve ② Be sure to read before handling. Refer to main text for detailed precautions on every series. 2) If a surge protection circuit contains nonstandard diodes, Design / Selection such as Zener diodes or varistor, a residual voltage that is in proportion to the protective circuit and the rated voltage will Caution remain.
VF1000/3000/5000 Series Precautions for 5 Port Solenoid Valve ③ Be sure to read before handling. Refer to main text for detailed precautions on every series. Connection thread: M3 Mounting First, tighten by hand, then use a suitable wrench to Warning tighten the hexagonal portion of the body an additional 1/4 turn.
VF1000/3000/5000 Series Precautions for 5 Port Solenoid Valve ④ Be sure to read before handling. Refer to main text for detailed precautions on every series. Air Supply Wiring Warning Warning 1. The solenoid valve is an electrical product. Type of fluids For safety, install an appropriate fuse and Be sure to use compressed air for the fluid.
VF1000/3000/5000 Series Precautions for 5 Port Solenoid Valve ⑤ Be sure to read before handling. Refer to main text for detailed precautions on every series. Operating Environment 5. If the volume of air leakage increases or the valve does not operate normally, do not use Warning the valve.
VF1000/3000/5000 Series Specific Product Precautions 1 Be sure to read before handling. Manual Override How to Use L/M-Type Plug Connector Without an electric signal for the solenoid valve the manual 1. Attaching and detaching connectors override is used for switching the main valve. Connected ...
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VF1000/3000/5000 Series Specific Product Precautions 2 Be sure to read before handling. Applicable crimped terminal How to Use L/M-Type Plug Connector O terminal: R1.25-4M that is specified in JIS C 2805 Y terminal: 1.25-3L, which is released by JST Mfg.Co.,Ltd Stick terminal: Size 1.5 or shorter.
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VF1000/3000/5000 Series Specific Product Precautions 3 Be sure to read before handling. How to Use Conduit Terminal Light/Surge Voltage Suppressor Connection 1) Loosen the set screw and remove the terminal block cover from the terminal block. 2) Loosen the terminal screws on the terminal block, insert the core of the lead wire or crimped terminal into the terminal, and attach securely with the terminal...
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VF1000/3000/5000 Series Specific Product Precautions 4 Be sure to read before handling. <AC> Light/Surge Voltage Suppressor There is no S option, since a rectifier prevents surge voltage generation. ■With power saving circuit Power consumption is decreased by approx. 1/3 by reducing the wattage required to hold the valve in an energized state.
Fittings whose compliance with the VF series is already confirmed are stated below. If the fitting within the applicable range is selected, there will not be any interference. Note)VF3000 series of body ported and port size 1/4 specification is cannot use the packing seal type one-touch fitting: KQ2*-**P(1) series.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Should any trouble be found during operation, trace the source of the trouble in the following order and take corrective action. Trouble phenomenon Cause expected Remedy ① Faulty operation Pilot valve is not operated Fall of power supply voltage ②...
Remedy Remedy Regulate voltage, so that the voltage at the time of the operation becomes specifications ① range. ② Re-wire positively. ③ Replace part. ④ Replace part or re-wire positively. ⑤ Replace valve. (Pilot valve) Regulate pressure so that pilot pressure will fall within operating pressure range furing ⑥...
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