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Contents and general safety instructions ® ® ® ® CAGE CLAMP , TORX , HARAX and SPEEDCON are registered trademarks of the respective trademark owners in certain countries. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
The digital CPX I/O modules, CPX connection blocks and CPX pneumatic interfaces described in this manual have been designed exclusively for use in conjunction with CPX termin- als from Festo. The modules and pneumatic interfaces are only to be used as follows: –...
This manual is intended exclusively for technicians trained in control and automation technology, who have experience in installing, commissioning, programming and diagnosing pro- grammable logic controllers (PLC) and fieldbus systems. Service Please consult your local Festo Service agent if you have any technical problems. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
... means that failure to observe this instruction may result in damage to property. The following pictogram marks passages in the text which describe activities with electrostatically sensitive devices: Electrostatic sensitive devices: inappropriate handling can result in damage to components. VIII Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Recommendations, tips and references to other sources of information. Accessories: Information about necessary or useful accessories for the Festo product. Environment: Information about the environmentally-friendly use of Festo products. Text designations Bullet points indicate activities that may be carried out in • any order.
These appear in English on the handheld type CPX-MMI-1. [..] The data and parameters which appear in English on the handheld are shown in square brackets in this manual, e.g.: Input debounce time [Debounce time]. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
(see CPX system description) CPX-L I/O module Interlinking block without supply (see chapter 2 and 4) Interlinking block with system supply for Pneumatic interface End plate (see chapter 5) Fig. 0/1: Example, CPX terminal with MPA pneumatics Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Interlinking modules: – CPX-8DA-H High-current – CPX-GE-EV output module – CPX-GE-EV-... with 8 outputs, – CPX-8DE-8DA Multi I/O module (input/output module) with 8 inputs and 8 outputs, PNP Tab. 0/1: Overview of I/O modules – part 1 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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48 push-in terminals. CPX-L-8DE-8DA- Multi I/O module 16-KL-3POL (input/output module) with 8 inputs and 8 outputs, PNP Tab. 0/2: Overview of I/O modules – part 2 XIII Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Status bits (system status) – I/O diagnostic interface (system diagnosis) – Module diagnosis – Error numbers Further information on diagnosis can be found in the CPX system description or in the description for the bus node. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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CPX output module Pneumatic interface The pneumatic interface is the interface between the modular electrical peripherals and the pneumatics. PLC/IPC Programmable logic controller/industrial PC Status bits Internal inputs that supply coded common diagnostic messages. Tab. 0/3: Product-specific abbreviations Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Contents and general safety instructions Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
– The interlinking block as the lower part of the housing provides the mechanical and electrical link between the module and the valve terminal. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
– One functional earth connection per socket – Screening possibility via metal thread – Enables M12 connectors and SPEEDCON plug connectors to be used. CPX-AB-8-M8-3POL 8 M8 sockets, 3-pin – Protection class IP65/IP67 Tab. 1/1: Connection technology – part 1 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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– Connections are arranged in groups of 4, one functional-earth connection per group CPX-AB-1-SUB-BU-25POL 1 SUB-D socket, 25-pin – Protection class IP20 – With plug type SD-SUB-D-ST25: IP 65/IP67 (see Accessories, Appendix B.3) Tab. 1/2: Connection technology – part 2 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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– Intended for connecting cylinder- valve combination type DNCV – Connections are arranged in groups, one functional-earth connection per group – Screening possibility via screening plate (see Accessories, Appendix B.3) Tab. 1/3: Connection technology – part 3 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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– One functional earth connection per socket – Screening possibility via metal thread – Enables M12 connectors and SPEEDCON plug connectors to be used. Tab. 1/4: Connection technology – part 4: Connection blocks in metal design Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
CPX-8DE) LEDs: Inputs (green), Outputs (yellow), Faults (red) Electrical connections (example) Inscription fields for addresses Fig. 1/2: Display and connecting elements on modules with transparent cover Use identity labels type IBS 6x10 for marking the addresses. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Name plate Electrical connections (example) LEDs: Inputs (green), Outputs (yellow), Faults (red) Holes for fastening identity labels Fig. 1/3: Display and connecting elements on metal designs (here CPX-M-8-M12x2-5POL) Use screws type CPX-M-M2,5X6-12X for fastening the identity labels. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
(4 M12 sockets with insulation displacement technology, 4-pin) CPX-AB-4-M12-8POL – – – (4 M12 sockets, 8-pin) • Can be combined – Cannot be combined Tab. 1/5: Permitted combinations of digital input modules with plastic connection blocks 1-10 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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4-pin) CPX-AB-4-M12-8POL – – – • (4 M12 sockets, 8-pin) • Can be combined – Cannot be combined Tab. 1/6: Permitted combinations of digital output modules and the multi I/O module with plastic connection blocks 1-11 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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(8 M12 sockets with metal thread, 5-pin) • Can be combined – Cannot be combined Tab. 1/8: Permitted combinations of digital output modules and the multi I/O module with connection blocks in a metal design 1-12 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Instructions can be found on the following pages and in the Appendix A.1. Use plugs and cables from the Festo range for connecting sensors and actuators (see Appendix B.3). 1-13...
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In order that completely fitted modules with connection block CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL (-R) or CPX-M-...- M12x2-5POL comply with protection class IP 65/IP67: Use plugs and cables from the Festo range for connect- • ing the sensors and actuators (see Appendix B.3). Tighten the union nuts of the plugs by hand.
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Appendix B.3), the plug housing will be connected to the functional earth via the spring contacts on the screening plate. Before fitting the plugs screw the spring contacts as far as • possible onto the thread of the plug. 1-15 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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DIN 46 245 B2,8-1 Fig. 1/4: Connecting the screening plates Note To comply with protection class IP65/IP67: Do not use the spring contacts if you have sealed • unused sockets with protective caps. 1-16 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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In order that the completely fitted modules with connec- tion block CPX-AB-8-M8-3POL and -4POL comply with protection class IP65/IP67: Use plugs and cables from the Festo range for connect- • ing the sensors and actuators (see Appendix B.3). Tighten the union nuts of the plugs by hand.
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2. When the terminal is unlocked you can insert or pull out the ends of the cable through the opening. 3. Remove the screwdriver from the unlocking opening. The cable will then be securely locked. 1-18 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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You will then comply with protection class IP65/IP67 In order that connection block CPX-AB-8-KL-4POL complies with protection class IP65/IP67, use cover type AK-8KL and the screw connector set type VG-K-M9 from Festo. Note the relevant fitting instructions. Cover AK-8KL Screw connector set VG-K-M9 Fig.
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In order that the completely fitted modules with connec- tion block CPX-AB-4-HARX2-4POL comply with protection class IP65/IP67: Use plugs (type SEA-GS-HAR-4POL) from the Festo • range (consisting of union nut, strain relief and splicing ring) for connecting sensors and actuators.
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The cores can be connected up to 10 times if the contact ends are cut away each time (if the same core diameter is used). Cut off the used cable ends and repeat steps 2 to 4. 1-21 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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In order that the completely fitted modules with connec- tion block CPX-AB-4-M12-8POL comply with protection class IP65/IP67: Use cable type KM12-8GD8GS-2-PU from Festo for con- • necting the cylinder-valve combination type DNCV or other sensors and actuators (see Appendix B.3) Tighten the union nuts of the plugs by hand.
CPX system manual. The CPX terminal does not need to be dismantled when con- nection blocks or electronic modules are fitted or removed. This also applies to the plugs and cables on the connection block. 1-23 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
It may be necessary to fit or remove the electronic modules for the following reasons: – for changing the function of the I/O module (e.g. CPX-8DE instead of CPX-4DE), – for replacing defective electronic modules. 1-24 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Pull the electronic module carefully and without tilting • away from the contact rails of the interlinking block. Connection block Screws Electrical plug connector Electronics module Contact rails Interlinking block Fig. 1/8: Fitting/removing the I/O module (representation), not applicable for CPX-L modules 1-25 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Then push the electronic module carefully and without tilting as far as possible into the interlinking block. 1-26 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Tighten the screws with a Torx screwdriver (size T10) with a torque of 0.9 ... 1.1 Nm. Note CPX-L modules do not have any exchangeable connection blocks. They cannot be dismantled. 1-27 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
3. Fit the connection block. Instructions on earthing the screening plate can be found in section 1.2.3. Dismantling The screening plate must be removed in reverse sequence to the fitting procedure. 1-28 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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1. Overview and connection blocks for CPX I/O modules Spring contact Screening plate Spring clip Connection block type CPX-AB-4- M12x2-5POL or CPX-AB-4- M12-8POL CPX terminal Fig. 1/9: Fitting screening plate type CPX-AB-S-4-12 1-29 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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1. Overview and connection blocks for CPX I/O modules 1-30 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Provides 16 digital inputs 16-KL-3POL (as per IEC 61131-2 type 1, 24 V, positive logic – PNP). CPX-L modules do not have any exchangeable connection blocks. Tab. 2/2: Overview of input modules (part 2) Assembly See section 1.3. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
1.2.3. Power supply The 24 V supply for the electronics and the inputs of the input modules is provided via the operating voltage supply for the electronics/sensors (V EL/SEN Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-4DE with connection block CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL (-R), CPX-M-4-M12x2-5POL Recommendation for the 4-input module: Use the Festo DUO cable in order to connect two sensors to sockets X1 and X3 with one plug at low cost. CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL-R,...
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3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: n.c. 4: n.c. Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected Connected internally Tab. 2/4: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-4DE with connection block CPX-AB-8-M8-3POL Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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X8.1: 0 V X4.2: n.c. X8.2: n.c. X4.3: FE X8.3: FE Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected Connected internally Tab. 2/5: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-4DE with connection block CPX-AB-8-KL-4POL Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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24: 0 V 12: 0 V 25: FE 13: FE Housing: FE Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected Tab. 2/6: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-4DE with connection block CPX-AB-1-SUB-BU-25POL Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: Ix+1 4: Ix+3 Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected Connected internally Tab. 2/7: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-4DE with connection block CPX-AB-4-HARX2-4POL 2-10 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8DE with connection block CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL (-R), CPX-M-4-M12x2-5POL Recommendation for the 8-input module: Use the Festo DUO cable in order to connect two sensors with one plug at low cost. CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL-R, The metal thread of these connection blocks is connected CPX-M-4-M12x2-5POL internally with pin 5 (functional earth FE).
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1: 24 V 1: 24 V 3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: Ix+3 4: Ix+7 Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/9: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8DE with connection block CPX-AB-8-M8-3POL 2-12 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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X8.0: 24 V X4.1: 0 V X8.1: 0 V X4.2: Ix+3 X8.2: Ix+7 X4.3: FE X8.3: FE Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/10: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8DE with connection block CPX-AB-8-KL-4POL 2-13 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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11: 0 V 24: 0 V 12: 0 V 25: FE 13: FE Housing: FE Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/11: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8DE with connection block CPX-AB-1-SUB-BU-25POL 2-14 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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1: 24 V 2: Ix+3 2: Ix+7 3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: Ix+2 4: Ix+6 Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/12: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8DE with connection block CPX-AB-4-HARX2-4POL 2-15 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Example of re- Ix = Input x presentation with FE = Functional earth CPX-AB-4-M12x2- In CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL-R and CPX-M-4-M12x2-5POL the metal thread 5POL is connected to FE Tab. 2/13: Pin assignment CPX-8DE-D with connection block CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL (-R), CPX-M-4-M12x2-5POL 2-16 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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2. Digital CPX input modules Recommendation for the 8-input module: Use the Festo DUO cable in order to connect two sensors with one plug at low cost. CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL-R The metal thread of these connection blocks is connected internally with pin 5 (functional earth FE).
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X4.1: 0 V X8.1: 0 V SENx+3 SENx+7 X4.2: Ix+3 X8.2: Ix+7 X4.3: FE X8.3: FE Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/15: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8DE-D with connection block CPX-AB-8-KL-4POL 2-18 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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24: 0 V SENx SENx+4...x+7 12: 0 V 25: FE SENx+2 13: FE Housing: FE Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/16: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8DE-D with connection block CPX-AB-1-SUB-BU-25POL 2-19 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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2: Ix+3 2: Ix+7 3: 0 V 3: 0 V SENx+2 SENx+6 4: Ix+2 4: Ix+6 Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/17: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8DE-D with connection block CPX-AB-4-HARX2-4POL 2-20 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Tab. 2/18: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8NDE with connection block CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL (-R), CPX-M-4-M12x2-5POL Recommendation for the 8-input module: Use the Festo DUO cable in order to connect two sensors with one plug at low cost. CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL-R, The metal thread of these connection blocks is connected CPX-M-4-M12x2-5POL internally with pin 5 (functional earth FE).
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1: 24 V 1: 24 V 3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: Ix+3 4: Ix+7 Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/19: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8NDE with connection block CPX-AB-8-M8-3POL 2-22 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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X8.0: 24 V X4.1: 0 V X8.1: 0 V X4.2: Ix+3 X8.2: Ix+7 X4.3: FE X8.3: FE Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/20: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8NDE with connection block CPX-AB-8-KL-4POL 2-23 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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11: 0 V 24: 0 V 12: 0 V 25: FE 13: FE Housing: FE Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/21: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8NDE with connection block CPX-AB-1-SUB-BU-25POL 2-24 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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1: 24 V 2: Ix+3 2: Ix+7 3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: Ix+2 4: Ix+6 Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/22: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-8NDE with connection block CPX-AB-4-HARX2-4POL 2-25 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
1: 24 V 1: 24 V 2: Ix+7 2: Ix+15 3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: Ix+6 4: Ix+14 Ix = Input x Tab. 2/23: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-16DE with connection block CPX-AB-8-M8-4POL 2-26 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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X8.0: Ix+15 X4.1: 24 V X8.1: 0 V X4.2: Ix+3 X8.2: Ix+7 X4.3: FE X8.3: FE Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/24: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-16DE with connection block CPX-AB-8-KL-4POL 2-27 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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11: 24 V 24: 0 V 12: 24 V 25: FE 13: FE Housing: FE Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth Tab. 2/25: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-16DE with connection block CPX-AB-1-SUB-BU-25POL 2-28 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
4: Ix+14 5: FE 5: FE Ix = Input x FE = Functional earth In CPX-M-8-M12x2-5POL the metal thread is connected to FE Tab. 2/26: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-16DE-D with connection block CPX-M-8-M12x2-5POL 2-29 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Ix, Ix+1, Ix+2, ... Recommendation for the 16-input module: Use the Festo DUO cable in order to connect two sensors with one plug at low cost. CPX-M-8-M12x2-5POL The metal thread of this connection block is connected in- ternally with pin 5 (functional earth FE).
X15.1: Ix+14 X7.2: 0 V X15.2: 0 V X8.0: 24 V X16.0: 24 V X8.1: Ix+7 X16.1: Ix+15 X8.2: 0 V X16.2: 0 V Ix = Input x Tab. 2/27: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-L-16DE-… 2-31 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Short circuit/overload in sensor supply (SCS) [Monitor SCS] Values 1 = active (presetting) [Active] 0 = inactive [Inactive] Note Monitoring can also be set for the complete CPX terminal (see “System para- meter monitoring”). Tab. 2/28: Monitoring the CPX module 2-32 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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(bouncing of the input signal). This setting applies to all inputs of the module. Further information on this parameter can be found in the CPX system manual. Tab. 2/30: Input debounce time 2-33 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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In order for such signals to also be taken into consideration in the control sequence, a signal extension time can be specified (see CPX system manual). The signal extension time can be activated channel- by-channel (see channel-specific module parameters). Tab. 2/31: Signal extension time 2-34 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Force state of inputs channel x: Set signal Reset signal (presetting) Note The Force function enables the manipulation of signal states detached from actual operating states (also refer to the CPX system manual). Tab. 2/33: Force channel x (channel-specific) 2-35 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
• Setting “V remains switched off ”: – Power Off/On necessary – modify parameter “Short circuit/ overload in sensor supply (SCS)” to “V switch on again”. Tab. 2/34: Error messages of the input modules 2-36 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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If there is a short circuit, the sensor supplies will be switched off channel-by-channel. switched off in pairs: Ix and Ix+1, Ix+2 and Ix+3, together. Ix+4 and Ix+5, … Tab. 2/35: Different behaviour of the input modules in the event of a short circuit 2-37 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Shared LEDs for status of the input the module (green) or channel-related error (red) Channel-related error LEDs (red) Fig. 2/1: LED display of the input modules (part 1) 2-38 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Shared LEDs for status of the input Status LEDs (green) for the inputs (green) or channel-related error (red) Error LED (red): Module fault Fig. 2/2: LED display of the input modules (part 2, CPX metal and CPX-L) 2-39 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Error Error handling (red) number Trouble-free operation. None LED is off Fault short circuit/overload See section Short circuit/overload in sensor 2.5.1, Tab. 2/34 supply (V EL/SEN illuminates Tab. 2/37: Error LED of the input modules 2-40 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Note Please note that the diagnostic messages and the discon- nection of sensor supplies in input modules CPX-8DE-D and CPX-M-16DE-D depends on the connection block used. A detailed description can be found in Tab. 2/35. 2-41 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Error LED bus node Monitoring Fault no. 2 Short circuit/ overload, sensor supply Module parameters (switch position represented = default setting) Module-specific faults Fig. 2/3: Principle of error handling and parameterisation in the input modules 2-42 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
The 24 V supply for the electronics of the output modules is provided via the operating voltage supply for the electronics/ sensors (V EL/SEN The 24 V supply for the outputs is provided via the load voltage outputs of the CPX terminal (V Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
FE CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL Tab. 3/2: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-4DA with connection blocks CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL (-R), CPX-M-4-M12x2-5POL CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL-R, The metal thread of these connection blocks is connected CPX-M-4-M12x2-5POL internally with pin 5 (functional earth FE). Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: n.c. 4: n.c. Ox = Output x FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected Connected internally Tab. 3/3: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-4DA with connection block CPX-AB-8-M8-3POL Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: Ox+3 4: n.c. Ox = Output x FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected Connected internally Tab. 3/4: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-4DA with connection block CPX-AB-8-M8-4POL Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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X8.1: 0 V X4.2: n.c. X8.2: n.c. X4.3: FE X8.3: FE Ox = Output x FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected Connected internally Tab. 3/5: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-4DA with connection block CPX-AB-8-KL-4POL Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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25: FE 13: FE Housing: FE Ox = Output x FE = Functional earth 0 V = 0 V load n.c. = Not connected Tab. 3/6: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-4DA with connection block CPX-AB-1-SUB-BU-25POL Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: Ox+1 4: Ox+3 Ox = Output x FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected Connected internally Tab. 3/7: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-4DA with connection block CPX-AB-4-HARX2-4POL 3-10 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
FE CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL Tab. 3/8: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-8DA with connection block CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL (-R), CPX-M-4-M12x2-5POL CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL-R, The metal thread of these connection blocks is connected CPX-M-4-M12x2-5POL internally with pin 5 (functional earth FE). 3-11 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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1: n.c. 3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: Ox+3 4: Ox+7 Ox = Output x FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected Tab. 3/9: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-8DA with connection block CPX-AB-8-M8-3POL 3-12 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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2: n.c. 3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: Ox+6 4: n.c. Ox = Output x FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected Tab. 3/10: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-8DA with connection block CPX-AB-8-M8-4POL 3-13 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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X8.1: 0 V X4.2: Ox+3 X8.2: Ox+7 X4.3: FE X8.3: FE Ox = Output x FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected Tab. 3/11: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-8DA with connection block CPX-AB-8-KL-4POL 3-14 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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25: FE 13: FE Housing: FE Ox = Output x FE = Functional earth 0 V = 0 V load n.c. = Not connected Tab. 3/12: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-8DA with connection block CPX-AB-1-SUB-BU-25POL 3-15 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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2: Ox+7 3: 0 V 3: 0 V 4: Ox+2 4: Ox+6 Ox = Output x FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected Tab. 3/13: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-8DA with connection block CPX-AB-4-HARX2-4POL 3-16 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
(irreversible) fuse (fusible cutout) in case the electronic short circuit protection device fails. Note After the fusible cutout has functioned, the high-current output module must be replaced. 3-17 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Only one of the two outputs per plug-in connector may be placed under load, as otherwise the contact loading (see chapter A.1 and A.2) of the 0 V connection could be exceeded if a short-circuit/overload occurs. 3-18 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected The relevant 0 V connection must be used for each channel (contact loading see chapter A.1 and A.2) Tab. 3/15: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-8DA-H with connection block CPX-AB-8-M8-4POL 3-19 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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FE = Functional earth n.c. = Not connected The relevant 0 V connection must be used for each channel (contact loading see chapter A.1 and A.2) Tab. 3/16: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-8DA-H with connection block CPX-AB-8-KL-4POL 3-20 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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A total of 4 outputs can be connected to pins 22 ... 24. These are connected with each other internally. (contact loading see chapter A.1 and A.2) Tab. 3/17: Pin assignment of O-module type CPX-8DA-H with connection block CPX-AB-1-SUB-BU-25POL 3-21 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Undervoltage at outputs (V [Monitor Vout] Values 1 = active (presetting) [Active] 0 = inactive [Inactive] Note Monitoring can also be set for the complete CPX terminal (see “System parameter monitoring”). Tab. 3/18: Monitoring the CPX module 3-22 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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With the aid of so-called Fail Safe parameterisation, you can specify which signal status the outputs are to assume in the event of fieldbus communication errors (also see CPX system manual). Tab. 3/20: Fail Safe channel x (channel-specific) 3-23 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Force state of outputs channel x: Set signal Reset signal (presetting) Note The Force function enables the manipulation of signal states detached from actual operating states (also refer to the CPX system manual). Tab. 3/22: Force channel x (channel-specific) 3-24 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
The faults are indicated locally via the Error LED and, if necessary, they can be evaluated with the handheld (MMI). The faults are sent to the bus node (depending on module parameterisation), where they can be evaluated according to the fieldbus protocol used. 3-25 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Check the load voltage Load voltage for outputs (V missing or too low. Tolerance range of the load voltage supply V see “Technical specifications” in the appendix. Tab. 3/23: Error messages of the output modules 3-26 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
This means: Status LED Procedure Status (yellow) logical 1 (output supplies a 1-signal) illuminates logical 0 (output supplies a 0-signal) LED is off Tab. 3/24: Status LEDs of output modules 3-27 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Fault short circuit/overload See section Short circuit/overload at output. 3.5.1, Tab. 3/23. Fault in load voltage for outputs illuminates Load voltage for outputs (V missing or too low. Tab. 3/26: Error LED of output modules 3-28 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
– PNP) as well as 8 digital outputs (as per IEC 61131-2 , 24 V, positive logic – PNP). CPX-L modules do not have any exchangeable connection blocks. Tab. 4/1: Overview of multi I/O modules Assembly See section 1.3. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
) and the load voltage supply for EL/SEN the outputs (V ) are no longer electrically isolated in the CPX terminal. Basic information on the power supply arrangement of the CPX terminal can be found in the CPX system manual. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
3 (E) X8.2: Ox+3 3 (A) X4.3: FE X8.3: FE Ix = Input x Ox = Output x FE = Functional earth Tab. 4/2: Pin assignment of multi I/O module type CPX-8DE-8DA with connection block CPX-AB-8-KL-4POL Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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24: 0 V 12: 0 V 25: FE 13: FE Housing: FE Ix = Input x Ox = Output x FE = Functional earth Tab. 4/3: Pin assignment of multi I/O module type CPX-8DE-8DA with connection block CPX-AB-1-SUB-BU-25POL Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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6 (E) 7: n.c. 8: 0 V 8: 0 V Ix = Input x Ox = Output x n.c. = Not connected Tab. 4/4: Pin assignment of multi I/O module type CPX-8DE-8DA with connection block CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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(1-signal = no fault) at pin 7. Therefore, when cylinder-valve combinations type DNCV with diagnostic module and activated diagnostic output are connected to sockets X1 and X2, pin 2 at sockets X3 and X4 cannot be used. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
X16.0: 24 V X8.1: Ix+7 X16.1: Ox+7 X8.2: 0 V X16.2: 0 V Ix = Input x Ox = Output x, 24 V is not required for the outputs Tab. 4/5: Pin assignment of I-module type CPX-L-8DE-8DA-… Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Undervoltage at outputs (V [Monitor Vout] Values 1 = active (presetting) [Active] 0 = inactive [Inactive] Note Monitoring can also be set for the complete CPX terminal (see “System parameter monitoring”). Tab. 4/6: Monitoring the CPX module 4-10 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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”, Power On/Off or Set/Reset is SEN/OUT required to restore power. Check which setting is necessary for reliable operation of your system. Detailed description under Diagnosis, Tab. 4/15. Tab. 4/7: Behaviour after short circuit/overload 4-11 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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(bouncing of the input signal). This setting applies to all inputs of the module. Further information on this parameter can be found in the CPX system manual. Tab. 4/8: Input debounce time 4-12 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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1 = enabled [Enabled] Note The signal extension time can be specified separately for each module (see function no. 4828 + n; n = m * 64 + 1). Tab. 4/10: Signal extension channel x (channel-specific) 4-13 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Idle state (also see CPX system manual). This parameter is not available with all fieldbus protocols. Tab. 4/12: Idle mode channel x (channel-specific) 4-14 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Force state of outputs channel x: Set signal Reset signal (presetting) Note The Force function enables the manipulation of signal states detached from actual operating states (also refer to the CPX system manual). Tab. 4/13: Force channel x (channel-specific) 4-15 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
– Power Off/On necessary – modify parameter “Behaviour after short circuit/overload at sensor supply (SCS)” to “V switch on again”. or (see continuation) Tab. 4/14: Error messages of the multi I/O modules part 1 – 4-16 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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– If there is a short circuit, all sensor supplies will be switched off together. – Providing it is not programmed otherwise, the sensor supply voltage will be switched on again automatically when the short circuit is eliminated. 4-17 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Status LEDs (green) for the inputs the module Status LEDs (yellow) for the outputs Status LEDs (yellow): for allocation to outputs see the pin assignment of the module Fig. 4/1: LED display of the multi I/O modules 4-18 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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This means: Status LED Procedure Status (yellow) logical 1 (output supplies a 1-signal) illuminates logical 0 (output supplies a 0-signal) LED is off Tab. 4/17: Status LEDs for the outputs of the multi I/O modules 4-19 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Tab. 4/15. EL/SEN – Short circuit/overload at at least illuminates one output Fault in load voltage for outputs Load voltage for outputs (V missing or too low. Tab. 4/18: Error LED of multi I/O modules 4-20 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
0 output 7 Module parameters (switch position represented = default setting) Module-specific faults Channel-specific faults Fig. 4/2: Principle of error handling and parameterisation in the multi I/O modules 4-21 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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4. Digital CPX multi I/O modules 4-22 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
MPA-L – VABA-S6-1-X1 CPX pneumatic interface Pneumatic interface for – VABA-S6-1-X2 for VTSA pneumatics connecting the modular (ISO, type 44) electrical peripherals of …-X2: Metal design type 50 (CPX) to VTSA/ISO valves (type 44) Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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MPA-L, VTSA, Midi/Maxi With regards to the CPX terminal the pneumatic interfaces or CPA pneumatics for MPA-L, VTSA, Midi/Maxi or CPA pneumatics represent an electrical module with a variable number of digital outputs for triggering the built-in valves. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Inscription panel Connecting plug to the CPX interlinking blocks Fig. 5/1: Display and connecting elements of the pneumatic interface for MPA-S and MPA-F pneumatics (type VMPA…-FB-EPL-…) MPA-L pneumatic See the pneumatics manual for MPA-L (P.BE-MPAL-…). interface Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Common error display Yellow LED “bar”: Value in display shown in bar Yellow LED “psi”: Value in display shown in psi Fig. 5/2: Display and connecting elements of the MPA-F pneumatic interface with pressure sensor (type VMPAF-FB-EPL…-PS) Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Connecting plug to the VTSA pneumatic modules Error LED (red) Inscription panel DIL switch under a transparent cover Connecting plug to the CPX interlinking blocks Fig. 5/3: Display and connecting elements of the pneumatic interface for ISO pneumatics Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Connecting plug to the CPX interlinking blocks Fig. 5/4: Display and connecting elements of the pneumatic interface for Midi/Maxi or CPA pneumatics Use identification labels type IBS 6x10 for marking the pneumatic interface for CPA pneumatics. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
For Midi/Maxi, CPA or ISO pneumatic interfaces: The setting of the DIL switches for configuring the pneumatics (valves used) can be set on the CPX terminal without the need to dismantle the terminal. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Before carrying out installation and maintenance work, switch off the following: – Compressed air supply – The operating and load voltage supplies. 5-10 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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CPA pneumatic interface is designed for at least 10 fitting/removal cycles. Removing the cover 1. Loosen the screws in the cover with a TORX screwdriver size T10. 2. Lift the cover up carefully. 5-11 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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8 further output addresses per switch element will be assigned for valves in the address range. – The setting of the highest-value DIL switch in the ON (closed) position is decisive for the assigned address range. 5-12 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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5: Reserved 4: ON/CLOSED 3: Any 2: Any 1: Any Depending on the equipment fitted on the CPX and the bus node, see following note Additionally occupied output addresses remain unused Tab. 5/2: DIL switch setting 5-13 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
MPA pneumatic modules can be found in the manual P.BE-MPA-ELEKTRONIK-... Protection class When completely fitted, the pneumatic interfaces with the valve terminal pneumatics comply with protection class IP65 (see Appendix A.6). 5-15 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
If wire-fracture monitoring is activated for an output which does not have a valve solenoid coil, the CPX terminal will register the fault “Wire fracture” when it is switched on, due to the valve solenoid coil being incorrectly registered as defective. 5-16 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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[Inactive] Presetting: Bit 2: active; bit 3: inactive Note Monitoring can also be set for the complete CPX terminal (see CPX system manual). [...] = display in the Handheld Tab. 5/4: Monitoring the CPX module 5-17 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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With the aid of so-called Fail Safe parameterisation, you can specify which signal status the outputs are to assume in the event of fieldbus communication errors (also see CPX system manual). Tab. 5/6: Fail Safe channel x (channel-specific) 5-18 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Force state of outputs channel x: Set signal Reset signal (presetting) Note The Force function enables the manipulation of signal states detached from actual operating states (also refer to the CPX system manual). Tab. 5/8: Force channel x (channel-specific) 5-19 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
The faults are sent to the bus node (depending on module parameterisation), where they can be evaluated according to the fieldbus protocol used. Diagnosis of the MPA pneumatics is effected via the individual MPA pneumatic modules (module-orientated, see manual P.BE-MPA-ELEKTRONIK-…). 5-20 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Tolerance range of the load voltage supply V see “Technical specifications” in the appendix Number of the faulty channel: see module diagnostic data. Tab. 5/9: Fault messages of the pneumatic interface for Midi/Maxi, CPA or VTSA pneumatics 5-21 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
5.6.2 LED display Midi/Maxi, CPA or There is an LED under the transparent cover for diagnosing VTSA pneumatics these pneumatic interfaces. CPX-GP-03-4.0 CPX-GP-CPA-... VABA-S6-1-X1/-X2 Error LED (red) Fig. 5/6: LED display of the pneumatic interfaces 5-22 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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(unless parameterised otherwise). Status LEDs of the valve solenoid coils The yellow status LEDs on the valve solenoid coils indicate the status of the relevant output (see appropriate pneumatics manual). 5-23 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Module parameters (switch position represented = default setting) Module-specific faults Channel-specific faults (fault no. 13 only with CPA or VTSA pneumatics) Fig. 5/7: Principle of error handling and parameterisation in the pneumatic interfaces for Midi/Maxi, CPA or VTSA pneumatics 5-24 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
See CPX System Description Protection class as per IP65/IP67, completely fitted, plug connector inserted or provided EN 60 529 with protective cap Ports – Version 4 M12 sockets, 5-pin 8 M12 sockets, 5-pin – Contact loading Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Galvanic isolation None Potential difference between 0 V sensor Not permitted 24 V conn.: supply connections and 0 V supply for electronics/sensors (V permitted EL/SEN Module code [type code] (CPX-specific) Module identification (Handheld) 8DI-D 8NDI Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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None Cutout fuse (3 A, None slow-blowing) Galvanic isolation None Potential difference between sensor 0 V-connections: not permitted supply connections and V EL/SEN Module code/Submodule code 20/2 [type code] (CPX-specific) Module identification (Handheld) 16DI M-16DI-D L-16DI Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Max. 0.5 A (12 W Max. 2.1 A bulb load) bulb load) (50 W bulb load) – per output socket when plug/cable 2.0 A 1.0 A not permitted is assigned twice – per module 4.0 A 4.0 A 8.4 A Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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– CPX-GE-EV-Z (M18) ) and the load voltage for the – CPX-GE-EV-S-7/8-5POL EL/SEN outputs (V – CPX-GE-EV-Z-7/8-5POL – CPX-M-GE-EV-S-7/8-5POL – CPX-M-GE-EV-Z-7/8-5POL – CPX-GE-EV-Z-7/8-4POL Isolation Tested with 500 V DC Module code [type code] (CPX-specific) Module identification (Handheld) 8DO-H Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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O1 = O2 = O3 = O4 = O5 = O6 = O7 = 0 A Fig. A/1: Short circuit protection with high-current output module CPX-8DA-H: Maximum load current I per channel depending on operating temperature T Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
– Short circuit protection in sensor Electronic Electronic supply (for the complete module) – Response threshold 0.7 A ... 2.4 A 1.8 A … 6.5 A – Characteristic Slow-blowing Slow-blowing Electrical isolation of inputs None None A-10 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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(V ) are no longer electrically isolated (see section 4.3). Isolation Tested with 500 V DC – Module code/Submodule code 22/2 [type code] (CPX-specific) Module identification (Handheld) 8DI/8DO L-8DI8DO A-11 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
) and the load voltage for the – CPX-GE-EV-S-7/8-5POL: Yes EL/SEN valves (V – CPX-GE-EV-V...: Yes Module code [type code] (CPX-specific) Module identification (Handheld) ISO Plug-In or type 44 (depending on the version of the Handheld) A-12 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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With power supply via interlinking block type: supply for the electronics/sensors – CPX-GE-EV-S: None ) and the load voltage for the – CPX-GE-EV-S-7/8-5POL: Yes EL/SEN valves (V – CPX-GE-EV-V...: Yes Module code [type code] (CPX-specific) Module identification (Handheld) TYPE3 CPA10/14 A-13 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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A. Technical appendix A-14 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Logic identifier Ix Red module Error LED 0 V (V EL/SEN Green LED Ix Connections on the connection block (FE not provided on all connection blocks) Fig. B/1: Internal structure of CPX-4DE, CPX-8DE and CPX-16DE Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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(FE not provided on all connection blocks) Fig. B/2: Internal structure of CPX-8DE-D, CPX-M-16DE-D On input module CPX-M-16DE-D, the LEDs 6 and 7 are positioned so that a common optical waveguide can be used in connection block CPX-M-8-M12x2-5POL. Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Logic identifier Ix 0 V (V Red module EL/SEN Error LED Green LED Ix Connections on the connection block (FE not provided on all connection blocks) Fig. B/3: Internal structure of CPX-8NDE Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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Red module Error LED Red channel Error LED Ox Yellow LED Ox Limiting inductive voltage peaks Connections on the connection block (FE not provided on all connection blocks) Fig. B/4: Internal structure of CPX-4DA, CPX-8DA and CPX-8DA-H Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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24 V ± 25% (V Red module Error LED Yellow LED Ox Green LED Ix Limiting inductive voltage peaks 0 V (V Connections on the connection block (FE not provided on all connection blocks) Fig. B/5: Internal structure of CPX-8DE-8DA Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
Ix = Input x 24 V Fig. B/6: Circuitry examples for PNP inputs B.2.2 Circuitry examples for PNP outputs Example 1: Lamp Example 2: Relay Ox = Output x Fig. B/7: Circuitry examples for PNP outputs Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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B. Internal structure and circuitry examples B.2.3 Circuitry examples for NPN inputs Three-wire sensor 24 V (negative logic) Two-wire sensor (negative logic) Contact Ix = Input x Fig. B/8: Circuitry examples for NPN inputs Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
(T-piece, e.g. Festo Duo cable; only 4-pin) Sensor 2 (Ix+1) Ix = Input x (x = 0, 2, 4, 6) Fig. B/9: Circuitry examples for DUO cable with connection block CPX-AB-4-M12x2-5POL (-R), CPX-M-4-M12x2-5POL or CPX-M-8-M12x2-5POL B-10 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
5: Ox 6: Ox+1 Ix = Input x 7: Ix+4 * Ox = Output x not assigned with sockets X3 and X4 8: 0 V Fig. B/10: Circuitry examples for DNCV with connection block CPX-AB-4-M12-8POL B-11 Festo P.BE-CPX-EA-EN en 1105h...
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