
VF1000-TF2Z509EN
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Instruction Manual
5 Port Solenoid Valve
Series VF1000/3000/5000
The intended use of this valve is to control the movement of an actuator.
1 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.
*1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power - General rules relating to systems.
ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power - General rules relating to systems.
IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines.
(Part 1: General requirements)
ISO 10218-1: Robots and robotic devices - Safety requirements for
industrial robots - Part 1: Robots.
•Refer to product catalogue, Operation Manual and Handling
Precautions for SMC Products for additional information.
•Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning
•Always ensure compliance with relevant safety laws and
standards.
•All work must be carried out in a safe manner by a qualified person in
compliance with applicable national regulations.
•If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired. Caution
•The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries only. Do
not use in residential premises.
2 Specifications
2.1 Valve specifications
Operating
pressure
range
[MPa]
2 position single/3 position
2 position single/3 position
Ambient and fluid temperature [°C]
Max. operating
frequency [Hz]
2 Specification - continued
Non-locking push type,
Push-turn locking (slotted/lever) type
Impact/Vibration resistance [m/s2] Note 1)
300/50 (150/30 for Low wattage type)
Enclosure (based on IEC60529)
IP40 (IP65 Note 2) for D, Y, T)
Table 1.
Note 1) Impact resistance: No malfunction occurred when it was tested with a drop
tester in the axial direction and at right angles to the main valve and
armature; in both energized and de-energised states and for every time in
each condition. (Values quoted are for a new valve)
Vibration resistance: No malfunction occurred in a one-sweep test between
45 and 2000 Hz. Tests are performed at both energized and de-energized
states in the axial direction and at right angles to the main valve and
armature. (Values quoted are for a new valve).
Note 2) When using IP65, select main/pilot valve common exhaust type.
2.2 Solenoid specifications
Low wattage
specification
24, 100, 110,
200, 220, 240
Grommet,
L/M-type
plug connector
Grommet,
L/M-type
plug
connector
Allowable voltage
fluctuation
±10% of rated voltage Note 1) Note 2) Note 3)
Apparent
power [VA]
Note 4)
Power
consumption
[W] Note 4)
With power
saving
circuit
0.55 Note 5)
Starting 1.55,
Holding 0.55
0.75 Note 5)
Starting 1.75,
Holding 0.75
Diode (Non-polar type: Varistor)
Table 2.
Note 1) Common solenoid between 110 VAC and 115 VAC, and between 220 VAC
and 230 VAC.
Note 2) Allowable voltage fluctuation is –15% to +5% of the rated voltage for 115
VAC or 230 VAC.
Note 3) Since voltage drops due to the internal circuit in S, Z, T types (with power
saving circuit), the allowable voltage fluctuation should be within the
following range. 24 VDC: –7% to +10% 12 VDC: –4% to +10%.
Note 4) Bracketed values (#) refers to with indicator light.
Note 5) Refer to Specific Product Precautions 4 in catalogue.
2.3 Manifold specifications
2.3.1 Body ported valve manifold
Table 3.
2.3.2 Base mounted valve manifold
2 Specification - continued
Table 4.
Note 1) Supply pressure to 1(P) ports and exhaust pressure from R ports on both
sides for 10 or more station for VF3000, or for 5 or more stations for
VF5000.
2.4 Pneumatic symbol
Refer to catalogue.
2.5 Indicator light
Refer to catalogue for indicator light location.
2.6 Special products Warning
Special products (-X) might have specifications different from those
shown in this section. Contact SMC for specific drawings.
3 Installation
3.1 Installation Warning
•Do not install the product unless the safety instructions have been read
and understood.
3.2 Environment Warning
•Do not use in an environment where corrosive gases, chemicals, salt
water or steam are present.
•Do not use in an explosive atmosphere.
•Do not expose to direct sunlight. Use a suitable protective cover.
•Do not install in a location subject to vibration or impact in excess of
the product’s specifications.
•Do not mount in a location exposed to radiant heat that would result in
temperatures in excess of the product’s specifications.
•Products compliant with IP65 enclosures are protected against dust
and water, however, these products cannot be used in water.
•Products compliant with IP65 enclosures satisfy the specifications by
mounting each product properly. Be sure to read the Specific Product
Precautions for each product.
3.3 Piping Caution
•Before connecting piping make sure to clean up chips, cutting oil, dust
etc.
•When installing piping or fittings, ensure sealant material does not
enter inside the port. When using seal tape, leave 1 thread exposed
on the end of the pipe/fitting.
•Tighten fittings to the specified tightening torque.
Body ported VF1000
(Low wattage specification)
1(P), 2(B), 3(EB),
4(A), 5(EA)
Body ported VF1000 (Standard)
Body ported VF3000
(Standard/Low wattage specification)
Base mounted VF3000 sub-plate
(Standard/Low wattage specification),
Body ported/Base mounted VF5000
sub-plate
1(P), 2(B), 3(EB),
4(A), 5(EA)
1(P), 2(B), 3(EB),
4(A), 5(EA)
Base mounted VF5000 sub-plate
1(P), 2(B), 3(EB),
4(A), 5(EA)
Table 5.
•Refer to 2.3 for manifold port sizes.
3 Installation - continued
3.3.1 One-touch fittings Caution
When fittings are used, they may interfere with one another depending
on their types and sizes. Therefore, the dimensions of the fittings to be
used should first be confirmed in their respective catalogues. Refer to
catalogue for fittings compliant with VF series. If the fitting within the
applicable range is selected, there will not be any interference.
3.3.2 Precautions on other tube brands
Caution
Refer to the Specific Product Precautions in the fittings and tubing
catalogue.
3.4 Lubrication Caution
•SMC products have been lubricated for life at manufacture, and do not
require lubrication in service.
•If a lubricant is used in the system, refer to catalogue for details.
3.5 Air supply Warning
•Use clean air. If the compressed air supply includes chemicals,
synthetic materials (including organic solvents), salinity, corrosive gas
etc., it can lead to damage or malfunction.
Caution
•Install an air filter upstream of the valve. Select an air filter with a
filtration size of 5 μm or smaller.
3.6 Manual override Warning
•Regardless of an electric signal for the valve, the manual override is
used for switching the main valve. Since connected equipment will
operate when the manual override is activated, confirm that conditions
are safe prior to activation.
•Locked manual overrides might prevent the valve responding to being
electrically de-energised or cause unexpected movement in the
equipment.
•Refer to the catalogue for details of manual override operation.
•Do not apply excessive torque when turning the locking type manual
override (0.1 N·m or less).
3.7 Mounting Caution
•Ensure gaskets are in good condition, not deformed and are dust and
debris free.
•When mounting valves ensure gaskets are present, aligned and
securely in place and tighten the M4 (M4 x 39.5 for VF1000/3000, M4
x 48 for VF5000) mounting screws to a torque of 1.4 N∙m.
3.8 Electrical circuits Caution
•Surge suppression should be specified by using the appropriate part
number. If a valve type without suppression (Type ‘Nil’) is used,
suppression must be provided by the host controller as close as
possible to the valve.
•Please connect correctly the lead wires to + (positive) and –(negative)
indications on the connector. (For non-polar type, the lead wires can
be connected to either one.)
•When the valve with polarity protection diode is used, the voltage will
drop by approx. 1 V. Therefore, pay attention to the allowable voltage
fluctuation (For details, refer to thesolenoid specifications of each type
of valve).
•Solenoids, whose lead wires have been pre-wired: + (positive) side red
and –(negative) side black.