VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve Operating Manual OVERVIEW Model VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve The VD520-SS diaphragm valve is designed for accurately controlling the dispensing of low to medium viscosity materials. Fluid flow rate is precisely controlled through the valve and fine-tuned using the stroke adjustment knob.
Valve Closed Valve Open The VD520-SS is normally a closed diaphragm valve. When air pressure (70psi minimum) is applied into the air input (1), the piston (2) is forced upwards. This causes the sealing surface of the diaphragm (3) to lift upwards and allow fluid material to flow through and out of the fluid outlet of the valve (4).
If a Fisnar QuantX syringe barrel is being used as the fluid feed system to the valve, then a standard Fisnar syringe barrel adapter head assembly can be used as the pressurized air source between the syringe barrel and “Fluid Air Out”...
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VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve Operating Manual Gradually apply air pressure (80 psi) to the “Main Air In” port on the back of the controller. Slowly increase the fluid pressure by rotating the pressure regulator clockwise on the front of the VC300 valve controller.
VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve Operating Manual Dispense System Configuration Example 1 FLUID AIR OUT VALVE OPEN AIR OUT MAIN AIR IN SYSTEM PARTS Item Description Quantity VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve VC300 Valve Controller 560567M Air Filter Regulator 562354 Air Inlet Hose Assembly – 6FT 561821-BLACK Fluid Inlet Fitting –...
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VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve Operating Manual Dispense System Configuration Example 2 FLUID AIR OUT FLUID LINE VALVE OPEN AIR OUT MAIN AIR IN SYSTEM PARTS Item Description Quantity VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve VC300 Valve Controller 560567M Air Filter Regulator 562354 Air Inlet Hose Assembly – 6FT...
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VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve Operating Manual Dispense System Configuration Example 3 MAIN AIR IN FLUID LINE VALVE OPEN AIR OUT MAIN AIR IN SYSTEM PARTS Item Description Quantity VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve VC300 Valve Controller 560567M Air Filter Regulator 562354 Air Inlet Hose Assembly – 6FT FPT800SS 8 Liter SS Fluid Reservoir –...
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VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve Operating Manual Dispense System Configuration Example 4 MAIN AIR IN FLUID LINE VALVE OPEN AIR OUT MAIN AIR IN SYSTEM PARTS Item Description Quantity VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve VC300 Valve Controller 560567M Air Filter Regulator 562354 Air Inlet Hose Assembly – 6FT PP450-GL 4.5 Liter Clear View Fluid Reservoir –...
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Align the mounting holes of the fluid body, diaphragm, and air cylinder body. Re-insert the two socket screws and tighten to the below specification. VD520-SS (stainless steel fluid body / UHMW-PE Diaphragm) = 0.82 N*m / 0.6 ft*lb Rotate the stroke control knob clockwise until the closed position is reached. Then rotate counterclockwise to set the desired stroke / flow rate.
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VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve Operating Manual MAINTENANCE Piston O-Ring Servicing Use the 2.5mm hex key (#562356) to remove the two socket screws. Remove the diaphragm from the piston by rotating it counterclockwise by hand. Remove the stroke control knob and spring from the air cylinder body by rotating it counterclockwise by hand.
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13. Align the mounting holes of the fluid body, diaphragm, and air cylinder body. Re-insert the two socket screws and tighten to the below specification. VD520-SS (stainless steel fluid body / UHMW-PE Diaphragm) = 0.8 Nm / 0.59 ft-lb Rotate the stroke control knob clockwise until the closed position is reached. Then rotate counterclockwise to set the desired stroke / flow rate.
VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve Operating Manual Dispense Tip Removal QX-TRT 1. Remove the tip retaining nut (#VD520-4) from the valve. 2. Insert the tip removal tool over the dispense tip until it is fully engaged. While twisting the tip removal tool in either direction, pull the tool backwards to remove the dispense tip from the valve fluid body.
VD520-SS Diaphragm Valve Operating Manual TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION - Fluid pressure too low - Increase fluid pressure - Actuating air input pressure too - Check actuating air pressure is greater than 70psi No Fluid Flow - Dispense tip blocked...
In no event shall manufacturer be liable for consequential or incidental damages. A return authorization is required prior to shipping a defective machine to the factory. Manufacturer reserves the right to make engineering or product modifications without notice. info@fisnar.com www.fisnar.com...
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