Norgren VR10 Instruction Manual

Installation & Maintenance Instruction
VR10 / VR15
Valve Islands
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Change history:
The change history reflects all changes of the Installation & Maintenance Instruction, which were done after
the initial release.
Index
Chapters
Change description
Date
Name
001
All
New release
27-Nov-2020
GG
002
All
Minor changes about pictures and texts, add ISEM &
External Pilot Base Fittings disassembly/assembly.
27-Jan-2021
GG
003
4
Additional minor comments implemented
4-Feb-2021
GG
004
4
Minor changes about tie rods
18-Feb-2021
GG
005
All
Minor changes to text
23-Mar-21
RL
This Installation & Maintenance Instruction makes no claims of being complete as it does not cover all
variants of the VR10 / VR15 valve islands.
Therefore, this document is subject to extensions or changes.

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1 CONTENTS
1 CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. 3
2 VR10 / VR15 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................ 5
3 SAFETY, WARNINGS .................................................................................................. 8
4 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 9
4.1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ....................................................................... 9
4.1.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 9
4.1.2 Tools .............................................................................................................. 10
4.1.3 Tightening Torque .......................................................................................... 10
4.1.4 Port Identification ........................................................................................... 10
4.1.5 Manual Override Operation ............................................................................ 11
4.1.6 Assembling and Disassembling ..................................................................... 12
4.1.7 Piping ............................................................................................................. 33
4.1.8 Multi-Pressure Zone Option ........................................................................... 34
4.2 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................... 35
4.2.1 Lubrication ...................................................................................................... 35
4.2.2 Valve Identification Information ...................................................................... 35
4.2.3 Spare Parts .................................................................................................... 35
5 TRANSPORT / STORAGE / PACKAGING ................................................................. 35
6 TECHNICAL DATA ..................................................................................................... 36
6.1 SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................. 36
6.1.1 Operation ....................................................................................................... 36
6.1.2 Flow Rate ....................................................................................................... 36
6.1.3 Valve Mounting .............................................................................................. 36
6.1.4 Ambient Temperature .................................................................................... 36
6.1.5 Medium Temperature ..................................................................................... 36
6.1.6 Medium .......................................................................................................... 37
6.1.7 Air Quality ....................................................................................................... 37
6.2 MATERIALS ......................................................................................................... 37
6.3 PNEUMATIC ......................................................................................................... 38

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6.3.1 Response Time .............................................................................................. 38
6.3.2 Push in Fitting ................................................................................................ 38
6.3.3 Valve Function ............................................................................................... 38
6.3.4 Life Expectation .............................................................................................. 39
6.4 ELECTRICAL ........................................................................................................ 40
6.4.1 General Features for Valve Island with Protocols .......................................... 40
6.4.2 General Features for Valve Island with Multipole D-Sub Connector .............. 41
6.4.3 Wiring Rules for Multipole Series ................................................................... 42
6.4.4 Pin Allocating & Wire Colours Identifying for Multipole Series ....................... 45
6.4.5 Wire Connection for Valve Island with Protocols ........................................... 47
6.5 COMPLIANCE AND APPROVALS ....................................................................... 51
6.5.1 CE marking .................................................................................................... 51
6.5.2 REACH ........................................................................................................... 51
6.5.3 RoHS .............................................................................................................. 51
7 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ............................................................................................. 52

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Note: All images shown in this document are indicative only. If there is any inconsistency between the images and the
actual product, the actual product shall govern.
2 VR10 / VR15 OVERVIEW
§ Valve width: VR10: 10mm VR15: 15mm
§ Valve Polarity:
§ Valve island with multipole D-Sub Connector 25-Pin:
• 24 VDC system: Common Negative (PNP) & common Positive (NPN)
• 12 VDC system: Common Negative (PNP)
§ Valve island with protocols:
• Common Negative (PNP) with 24 VDC only
§ Up to 24 solenoids
§ LED indication of solenoid function
§ Ingress Protection:
§ IP40
§ IP65
§ Expansible station with extension kit
§ Easy to replace valves and fittings
§ DIN Rail and base mounting options
§ Modular system with a wide range of configurations
§ To configure and order a Valve Island, visit https://www.norgren.com

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Easy to identify operation with
LEDs next to solenoids.
Solenoid A (14 Solenoid) turns
on red LED, and Solenoid B (12
Solenoid) turns on green LED.
Easy to replace sub-base,
with click together circuit
boards for electrical
connectivity.
Double and single wiring
determined by circuit board.
Industrial universal Electrical Interface
D-Sub Connector 25-Pin IP40 version
Vertical or Horizontal D-Sub Connector easier
installation
Vertical
Horizontal
Possible to select
silencer or blanking
plate.
Excellent interchangeability of control module
Multipole (IP65 Version)
D-Sub Connector
25-Pin

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Certifications
RoHs REACH and CE
External pilot available
for use in low pressure
or vacuum applications
Sup/Exh module available
for multi-pressure
manifolds, or to allow for
additional inlet and
exhaust ports to increase
supply and better exhaust
performance.
Easy to replace fittings.
Fast response
Maximum length of 24
stations/solenoids.
Easy to use Push-In
Fittings with metric and
inch options.
Two mounting options
DIN rail or base
mounting.
Dual 3/2 valves available in 3
configurations.
NC/NC
NO/NO
NC/NO

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3 SAFETY, WARNINGS
This product is intended for use in industrial compressed air system only. Do not use this product where
pressures and temperatures can exceed those under ‘Technical Data’.
Before using this product with fluids other than those specified, for non-industrial applications, life-support
systems, or other applications not within published specifications, consult IMI Norgren. Through misuse, age,
or malfunction, components used in fluid power systems can fail in various modes. The system designer is
warned to consider the failure modes of all component parts used in fluid power systems and to provide
adequate safeguards to prevent personal injury or damage to equipment in the event of such failure.
System designers must provide a warning to end users in the system instructional manual if protection
against a failure mode cannot be adequately provided. System designers and end users are cautioned to
review specification warnings found in instruction sheets packed and shipped with this product.
Specific warnings:
§ Check that the specification of the Valve Island and marking on the item of the equipment are suitable
for the application it is being used on.
§ Check technical data, such as operating pressure, voltage level, current and temperature, on the
product label or in the data sheets for compliance with the existing operating conditions.
§ After removing the packaging, ensure that no contamination enters the system.
§ Check before the installation of the system that no contamination exists in the piping and valve island.
§ Check during installation of the system that gaskets have not become damaged.
§ Take measures to avoid unintentional or improper activation.
§ Prior to the first electrical operation, ensure no danger would result from the medium exhausting from
any open ports.
§ Consider in case of pressurised systems that lines, valves and other components should not be
removed.
§ To avoid damaging the product, please make sure that the maximum torque values are not exceed.
§ IMPORTANT: Always switch off the air supply, exhaust the residual pressure and unplug all electrical
connections before performing any maintenance.
§ Ensure the machine is in a safe condition before operating manual overrides.
§ Pay due care and attention to the different polarity types available - PNP/NPN.
§ A polarity protection diode is built in: Incorrect polarity does not cause a short circuit and does not
require replacement valve slices. In this case only the LED indicator works, but not the valve slices.

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4 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
4.1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
4.1.1 Overview
§ DIN Rail is optional depending on your requirement.
§ 2-10 stations: one Sup/Exh (supply/exhaust) Module is required.
§ 11-24 stations: two Sup/Exh Modules are recommended.
1-Control module
2a-Left Endplate (IP65)
2b-Left end plate (IP40
Version with D-Sub 25pin)
3-Sup/Exh Module
4-Tie rod
5-DIN Rail
6-Sub-base
7-Right end plate
8-Valve

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4.1.2 Tools
VR10:
§ Phillips screwdriver size #00
§ Phillips screwdriver size #1
§ Phillips screwdriver size #2
§ Slotted screwdriver 3mm
VR15:
§ Phillips screwdriver size #1
§ Phillips screwdriver size #2
§ Slotted screwdriver 3mm
4.1.3 Tightening Torque
To avoid damaging the product, please follow recommended torque values.
§ M2 screws, torque at 0.15~0.2 Nm (1.3~1.8 lbf·in)
§ M3 screws, torque at 0.4~0.5 Nm (3.5~4.4 lbf·in)
§ M4 screws, torque at 0.7~0.8 Nm (6.2~7.1 lbf·in)
4.1.4 Port Identification
Port Description
Port Identification
Port for Main & internal pilot air supply
P / 1
Port for air exhaust
E / 3 / 5
Port for air outlet
A / 4 & B / 2
Port for external pilot air supply (if used)
12 / 14
Port for collected air exhaust of pilot valves
82 / 84
Note:
Do not plug port 3/5 or 82/84 if the silencer is not
incorporated into Sup/Exh Module.
Plugging either port will cause valves to malfunction.
Port 82/84
Port 12/14
Port P/1
Port E/3/5
Port A/4
Port B/2

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4.1.5 Manual Override Operation
VR10:
VR15:
Solenoid A (14 Solenoid)
Manual Push Only
Red button
Solenoid B (12 Solenoid)
Manual Push Only
Green button
Valve Body
Solenoid B (12 Solenoid)
Manual Push Only
Green button
Valve Body
Solenoid A (14 Solenoid)
Manual Push Only
Orange button

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4.1.6 Assembling and Disassembling
IMPORTANT:
Pressure and power must be removed from system before assembling & disassembling electrical
connectors, cables, plugs, valves, and blanking plates.
4.1.6.1 Torque List and Its Location
• IP65 Valve Island
1-Control Module
2-Left Endplate
3-Sup/Exh Module
4-Tie Rods
5-DIN Rail
6-Sub-Base
7-Right Endplate
8-Valve Slice
0.15-0.2 Nm | 1.3-1.8 lbf·in (VR10 series)
0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in (VR15 series)
0.7-0.8 Nm | 6.2-7.1 lbf·in
0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in
0.7-0.8 Nm | 6.2-7.1 lbf·in
0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in
0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in
0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in

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• IP40 Valve Island
1-D-Sub Connector
2-Sup/Exh Module
3-Tie rod
4-DIN Rail
5-Sub-base
6-Right end plate
7-Valve Slice
0.15-0.2 Nm | 1.3-1.8 lbf·in (VR10 series)
0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in (VR15 series)
0.7-0.8 Nm | 6.2-7.1 lbf·in
0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in
0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in
0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in
0.4-0.5 Nm | 3.5-4.4 lbf·in
0.7-0.8 Nm | 6.2-7.1 lbf·in

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4.1.6.2 Assembling and Disassembling Control Module (IP65 Version)
§ Disassemble control module
1) Disassemble all three screws on control module.
2) Pull out control module
§ Assemble control module
1) Push in control module
2) Assemble all three screws on control module.

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4.1.6.3 Changing Orientation of D-Sub Connector (IP40 Version)
§ Disassemble D-Sub connector housing
1. Disassemble two screws on D-Sub connector housing
2. Pull out D-Sub connector housing slowly and make sure the wires are not damaged. (Wires are
not shown)
§ Change the orientation as required.
§ Assemble D-Sub connector housing
1. Push and hold D-Sub connector housing to left endplate
2. Assemble two screws on left endplate
D-Sub connector housing

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4.1.6.4 Assembling and Disassembling D-Sub Connector (IP40 Version)
§ Disassembling D-Sub connector
1. Disassemble two screws on D-Sub connector
2. Pull out D-Sub connector slowly. Make sure the connector is in its place.
3. Loosen the screw on the D-Sub connector housing if orientation is horizontal.
4. Pull out D-Sub connector housing slowly and make sure the wires are not damaged. (Wires are
not shown)
§ Assembling D-Sub connector
1. Push and hold D-Sub connector to left endplate. Make sure the wires are proper placed.
2. Assemble two screws with correct torque.
3. Push and hold D-Sub connector housing to left endplate
4. Assemble two screws on left endplate
D-Sub connector housing

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IMPORTANT:
1. The red wire must be connected to the upper position as shown below.
2. The PCB fitted must be located into the slot of the cover when assembling D-Sub connector.

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4.1.6.5 Assembling and Disassembling Manifold
§ Disassembling Manifold
Valve manifold can be disassembled after control module / D-Sub connector is removed.
1. Disassemble tie rod screws on left endplate.
2. Lift latch on right endplate.
3. Pull out right endplate and tie rods.
4. Disassemble tie rod screw on right end plate.
5. Lift latch on Sup/Exh module.
6. Pull out left endplate.
See illustration below.

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§ Assembly Manifold (right endplates as example)
1. Put flat end side of tie rods into right endplate, then attach screws to tie rods.
2. Insert tie rods into valve stations and push to close the gap.
3. Close the latch on right endplate.
4. Push in left endplate. (See Note).
5. Close all latches.
6. Assemble tie rod screws on left endplate and apply torque.
See illustration below.
Note:
Remove this gasket
for IP40 version
before Step 4.

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Note:
Expansion tie rod kits should be
assembled to the round side and any
gaps closed before inserting into valve
stations.