Festo MPA-FB Series User manual

Manual
Pneumatic MPA-S
Valve terminal with
MPA-S pneumatics
type:
MPA-FB-...
MPA-CPI-...
MPA-MPM-... and
MPA-ASI-...
Manual
534 241
en 0802c
[688 821]
MPA-S valve terminal

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Original de. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Edition en 0802c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Designation P.BE−MPA−EN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Order no. 534 241. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents
Designated use VII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Areas of application and approval by authorities VII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Target group VIII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service VIII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note on the use of this manual IX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important user instructions XII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Summary of components 1−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 The MPA−S valve terminal 1−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1.1 Overview of variants 1−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1.2 Description of components 1−9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1.3 Connecting and display elements 1−30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Fitting 2−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 General instructions on fitting and dismantling 2−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Fitting variants 2−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.1 Fitting onto/removing from a hat rail 2−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.2 Fitting onto/removing from a hat rail 2−11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Fitting/removing the inscription label holders 2−13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 Fitting/removing the manual override caps (optional) 2−15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3. Installation 3−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Preparing the compressed air 3−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.1 Operation with non−lubricated compressed air 3−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.2 Operation with lubricated compressed air 3−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 General instructions on installation 3−7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Laying the tubing 3−9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 Connecting the MPA−S valve terminal 3−11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.1 Pilot control of the valve solenoid coils (pilot air) 3−12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.2 MPA−S valve terminal with pressure zone separation 3−13. . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.3 Operation of the MPA−S valve terminal
with reversible pressure regulators 3−16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.4 Setting the pressure regulator 3−16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.5 Vacuum / low pressure operation 3−19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.6 Connecting the pneumatic tubing 3−21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.7 Connecting the electric cables 3−25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 Address assignment of the valves 3−30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5.1 MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal 3−30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5.2 MPA−S valve terminal with CPI module or AS−Interface 3−32. . . . . . . . . .
3.5.3 MPA−S valve terminal with multipin connection 3−32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Commissioning 4−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 General instructions 4−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.1 Before commissioning 4−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.2 Pressure increase in the complete supply 4−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Manual override 4−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Checking the valves and the valve−actuator combination 4−8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 LED display of the valves 4−13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5 LED display of the proportional pressure regulator 4−16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6 Commissioning instructions for the proportional pressure regulator 4−17. . . . . .
4.7 Troubleshooting 4−19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.7.1 Impairment of function 4−19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.7.2 Operating states of the pneumatic system 4−21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5. Maintenance and conversion 5−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 General precautionary measures 5−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Dismantling the MPA−S valve terminal 5−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Maintenance of the MPA−S valve terminal 5−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.1 Cleaning the large surface−mounted silencer 5−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.2 Replace the large surface−mounted silencer or exhaust plate 5−7. . . .
5.3.3 Replacing valves or cover plates 5−8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.4 Replace the proportional pressure regulator 5−11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.5 Replacing electronic modules 5−12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.6 Replacing the sub−base, supply plate or MPA−S end plate 5−19. . . . . . .
5.3.7 Replacing the manifold boards 5−22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Converting the MPA−S valve terminal 5−26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.1 Conversion to internal or external pilot air 5−26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.2 Converting the MPA−S valve terminal
to different pressure zones 5−31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.3 Adding valve locations 5−35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.4 Adding an electric supply plate 5−38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.5 Adding a pressure sensor plate 5−39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.6 Adding a proportional pressure regulator 5−40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. Technical appendix A−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.1 Technical specifications A−3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.2 Festo accessories A−17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Supplementary component summary B−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.1 Overview of valve location components B−3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.2 Separating the MPA−S valve terminal from the CPX terminal B−11. . . . . . . . . . . .
C. Index C−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Designated use
The MPA−S valve terminals described in this manual are
intended for fitting into a machine or automated system.
The user must at all times observe the safety regulations
specified in this manual as well as the instructions concerning
the designated use of the relevant MPA−S valve terminal. The
MPA−S valve terminals may only be used as follows:
asdesignated in industrial applications
 without any modifications by the user.
Only the conversions or modifications described in the
documentation accompanying the product are permitted.
Inperfect technical condition.
When used together with commercially available compo
nents, such as actuators, the specified limits for pressures,
temperatures, electrical data, torques etc. must be observed.
National and local safety regulations must also be observed.
Areas of application and approval by authorities
The product fulfils the requirements of the EU guidelines and
is marked with the CE identification.
Standards and test values, which the product must observe
and fulfil, can be found in the section Technical specifica
tions". The product−relevant EU directive can be found in the
conformity declaration.
Certain configurations of the product have been approved by
the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) for the USA and
Canada. These configurations are marked as follows:

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Note
Observe the following if the UL requirements are to be
complied with in your application:
 Rules for observing the UL certification can be found in
the separate UL−specific documentation. The relevant
technical specifications listed there also apply here.
 The technical specifications in this documentation may
show different values.
Target group
This manual is directed exclusively at technicians trained in
control and automation technology.
Service
Please consult your local Festo repair service if you have any
technical problems.

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Note on the use of this manual
This manual contains specific information on fitting, installing,
commissioning, servicing and converting the MPA−S valve
terminal. It includes only the description of the pneumatic
components and refers to the valve terminal variants listed in
the following table:
Variants of the MPA−...−VI valve terminal
MPA−S valve terminal with CPX terminal
Information on CPX modules can be
found in the manual for the relevant
module. An overview can be found in
the system manual for your CPX
terminal, table Manuals on the
CPXterminal").
MPA−S valve terminal with multipin
connection
Information on the electric/electronic
components: see leaflet with product

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Variants of the MPA−...−VI valve terminal
MPA−S with CPI module
Information on the electric/electronic
components: see leaflet with product
MPA−S valve terminal with AS−Interface
Information on the electric/electronic
components: see leaflet with product
Tab.0/1: Connection variants of the MPA−S valve terminal
An overview of all user documentation on the CPX terminal
can be found in the relevant system manual.

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The MPA−S valve terminal consists of the following pneumatic
and electric components: The most important components
are shown in the following diagram:
12 3 456
7
8
1
3
9
aJ
2 3
9aJ
aJ
aA
1Large surface−mounted silencer
or exhaust plate
2Cover plate
3Valves
4Pressure sensor plate
5Electric supply plate
6Proportional pressure regulator
7Right−hand end plate
8Pneumatic supply plate
9Pressure regulator plate
aJ Sub−base
aA Multipin sub−base; AS−Interface,
CPImodule or pneumatic interface
Fig.0/1: Main components of the MPA−S valve terminal

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Important user instructions
Danger categories
This manual contains instructions on the possible dangers
which may occur if the product is not used correctly. These
instructions are marked (Warning, Caution, etc.), printed on a
shaded background and marked additionally with a picto
gram. A distinction is made between the following danger
warnings:
Warning
This means that failure to observe this instruction may
result in serious personal injury or damage to property.
Caution
This means that failure to observe this instruction may
result in personal injury or damage to property.
Note
This 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 compo
nents.
Electrostatically sensitive components may be damaged if
they are not handled correctly.

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Marking special information
The following pictograms mark passages in the text
containing special information.
Pictograms
Information:
Recommendations, tips and references to other sources of
information.
Accessories:
Information on necessary or sensible accessories for the
Festo product.
Environment:
Information on environment−friendly use of Festo products.
Text markings
·The bullet indicates activities which may be carried out in
any order.
1. Figures denote activities which must be carried out in the
numerical order specified.
 Hyphens indicate general activities.

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The following product−specific terms and abbreviations are
used in this manual:
Term/abbreviation Meaning
Basic components Component (pneumatic interface, multipin sub−base, pneumatic
sub−base or pneumatic supply plate) on which further components
(exhaust plates, large surface−mounted silencers, pressure regulators,
valves or cover plates) are fitted
Components Common term for pneumatic interface, multipin sub−base, exhaust
plate, large surface−mounted silencer, pneumatic sub−base or
pneumatic supply plate, electric supply plate, pressure sensor plate,
proportional pressure regulator, end plate, pressure regulator plate,
valve and cover plate
Connecting the tubing Connecting the pneumatic supply lines (tubing) to the MPA−S valve
terminal
Cover plate Plate without valve function for sealing non−used valve locations on
sub−bases
CPX module Common term for the various modules which can be incorporated in a
CPX terminal
CPX terminal Modular electric terminal type 50 or type 53
Electric supply plate Plate for additional supply of the valves with load voltage
Electronic module Module in the sub−base with LED and valve coil management
End plate Extreme right−hand plate of the MPA−S valve terminal and extreme
left−hand plate of the CPX terminal with holes for fitting onto a wall
Exhaust plate Plate for ducted exhaust with connection 3/5
Sub−base Plate for 4 valve locations for single−solenoid, double−solenoid or
mid−position valves, with work connections 2 and 4
 size MPA1 (type MPAS...4) with 4 valve locations
 size MPA2 (type MPAS...2) with 2 valve locations
I/O Input/Output modules
Isolating seal Special seals for forming pressure zones

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Term/abbreviation Meaning
Manual override Manual override
MPA1 or MPA2 Size of the valves: MPA1 = 10 mm
MPA2 = 20 mm
MPA−S valve terminal Modular Performance Sub−base valve terminal (type 32) with multipin
connection or for CPX terminal
MPA−S valve terminal
with multipin connection
type MPA...−MPM−...
Variant of the MPA−S valve terminal with sub−D plug. All valve solenoid
coils are connected centrally via the sub−D plug. The electric linking is
constructed on a modular basis, i.e. each sub−base has its own board.
Multipin connection Connection with modular electric linking type MPA....−MPM−...
Pneumatic interface The pneumatic interface is the interface between the modular electrical
periphery of the CPX terminal and the pneumatic MPA−S
Pneumatic module Module consisting of pneumatic sub−base, electronic module, valves or
cover plates
Pneumatic supply plate Plate for additional supply of compressed air to the valves, e.g. with
several pressure zones
Valve single−solenoid, double−solenoid or mid−position valves
Tab.0/2: Product−specific terms and abbreviations

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Summary of components
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Chapter 1

1. Summary of components
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Contents
1. Summary of components 1−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 The MPA−S valve terminal 1−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1.1 Overview of variants 1−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1.2 Description of components 1−9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1.3 Connecting and display elements 1−30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .