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Contents Safety Instructions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2,3 Precautions on Design ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4,5,6 Selection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4,5,6 Mounting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Piping -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Wiring -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Lubrication -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Air Supply --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Operating Environment ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Maintenance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7,8 Specific Product Precautions --------------------------------------------------------------- 9 ~11 Construction and optional parts ------------------------------------------------------------ 12~15 Trouble shooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16,17 VQ4000V-OMV0001...
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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)*1), and other safety regulations.
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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. If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.
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VQ4000/5000 Series 5-Port Solenoid Valves Precautions 1 Be sure to read this before handling products. Design/Selection 11. Ventilation Provide ventilation when using a valve in a confined area, such as in a closed control panel. For example, install a ventilation increasing opening, etc., in order to prevent pressure from Confirm the specifications.
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VQ4000/5000 Series 5-Port Solenoid Valves Precautions 2 Be sure to read this before handling products. Design/Selection Solenoid valve drive for AC with a solid state output Surge voltage intrusion (SSR, TRIAC output, etc.) With non-polar type solenoid valves, at times of sudden 1) Current leakage interruption of the loading power supply, such as emergency When using a snubber circuit (C-R element) for surge protection...
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VQ4000/5000 Series 5-Port Solenoid Valves Precautions 3 Be sure to read this before handling products. Preparation before piping Design/Selection Before piping is connected, it should be thoroughly blown out with air (flushing) or washed to remove chips, cutting oil, and other debris from inside the pipe Winding of sealant tape Operation in low temperature conditions...
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VQ4000/5000 Series 5-Port Solenoid Valves Precautions 4 Be sure to read this before handling products. water separator should be installed upstream from filters. Wiring Drain flushing If condensation in the drain bowl is not emptied on a regular Applied voltage basis, the bowl will overflow.
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VQ4000/5000 Series 5-Port Solenoid Valves Precautions 5 Be sure to read this before handling products. Low-frequency operation Operating Environment Valves should be operated at least once every 30 days to prevent malfunction. (Use caution regarding the air supply.) Manual override When a manual override is operated, connected equipment will be actuated.
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VQ4000/5000 series Specific Product Precautions 1 Be sure to read this before handling the products. Valve Mounting Continuous Duty After confirming that the gasket is installed correctly, When the product is continuously energized for a long securely tighten the mounting screws according to period of time (10 minutes or longer), select the low the tightening torque shown below.
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VQ4000/5000 series Specific Product Precautions 2 Be sure to read this before handling the products. ●Installation Lead Wire Connection Place the cover straight over the pilot assembly so that the pilot valve is not touched,and push it until the cover hook locks without twisting the protective O-ring.
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VQ4000/5000 series Specific Product Precautions 3 Be sure to read this before handling the products. Plug Lead Type Attaching and detaching connectors Internal Wiring Specifications ● To attach a connector, hold the lever and connector unit between your fingers and insert straight onto the pins of the solenoid valve so that the lever’s pawl is pushed into the groove and locks.
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VQ4000 Series Construction Plug-in Unit Component Parts Component Parts Number Description Material Note Number Description Material Note Body Aluminum Body Aluminum die-casted die-casted Spool/Sleeve Aluminum, HNBR Spool/Sleeve Stainless steel Piston Resin Piston Resin Replacement Parts Replacement Parts - 12 -...
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VQ4000 Series Construction Plug Lead Unit - 13 - VQ4000V-OMV0001...
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VQ5000 Series Construction Plug-in Unit - 14 - VQ4000V-OMV0001...
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VQ5000 Series Construction Plug Lead Unit - 15 - VQ4000V-OMV0001...
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For valve failure, take following countermeasure Problem Possible causes Countermeasures referring to Problem. • Replace the valve. 1) Sliding failure or sticking of the • main valve Foreign matter The valve operate when Purify the air source. coming from the air source is manual override caught in the main valve, causing...
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For valve failure, take following countermeasure Problem Possible causes Countermeasures referring to Problem. 2-1) Tube is not inserted all the 2. Air leaks from the One-touch fitting. way into the fitting. Check all possible causes and make sure the piping is correct. Replace the part, if 2-2) Tube has a gouge necessary.
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