Modular Sub-Base Valve System suits automation tasks.
Press Release Summary:
Series MPA Valve System offers total modularity with serial bus for controlling valves with up to 64 solenoids. It includes LED indicators on each valve and diagnostic messages via fieldbus. Valve and electronic modules are interchangeable, facilitating service. Valves offer flow rates to 360 l/min, voltage tolerance of 24 V ±25%, pressure range of 10.9-10 bar, and integrated silencers or ducted exhaust air. Terminals can be reconfigured and expanded if required.
Original Press Release:
MPA Valve Series... Systematically More Modular!
Festo Corporation, a global leader in automation solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of our new modular sub-base valve system, the "MPA Valve Series", an ideal valve technology for any automation task. Whether connection, functionality or pressure supply is concerned, the adaptable MPA valve system is easily modifiable and expandable- from individual valves and multiple connection plates, to fieldbus valve terminals. Designed for easily integration with the CPX Electrical Valve Terminal.
With the help of threaded connectors, all of the components - including valve units, electronic modules and pressure supply modules can be mounted on sub-bases and assembled into individualized, low-maintenance solutions, which can be quickly
modified and expanded if necessary - on-site without removal from the system.
Ultra-versatile: Valve functions 5/2, 5/3, 2 x 3/2, 2 x 2/2 and 3/2 with external air supply.
Total modularity and flexibility: Highly cost-effective serial bus for controlling valves with up-to 64 solenoids. Valve terminals can be reconfigured and expanded easily, on the spot if required.
Increased machine-up time: With LED indicators on each valve and diagnostic messages via fieldbus.
Extremely easy to service: Interchangeable valve and electronic modules.
Highly practical: Offering labeling systems, multiple override selections and the broadest range of electrical or electronic options. Plus, Festo quality, service and Festo Corporation
global support.
Features:
o Modularity for easy conversion and expansion. Fast connection of sub-bases using three screws.
o MPA valves with high flow rates of up to 360 l/min.
o Broad operating voltage range. Voltage tolerance 24 V ± 25 % (18...30 V DC).
o Broad pressure range of 10.9...10 bar.
o Option of different pressure zones, flexible compressed air supply, and additional supply can be input at any desired point using easy-to-fit isolating discs and supply modules.
o Integrated large surface area silencers or ducted exhaust air.
o Electrical I/O's and fieldbus connection via modular valve terminal CPX.
o Durable identification of valves by means of label holders on sub-bases.
o Operation with standard air qualities: 40 µm filtered, lubricated or unlubricated compressed air or inert gases.
1. Valve terminal with CPX fieldbus connection
o Up to 32 valve positions
o Up to 64 valve coils
o Serial valve control
2. Valve terminal with electrical multi-pin connection
o Up to 24 valve positions
o Up to 24 valve coils
o Parallel valve control
3. Valve on individual sub-base
o M8 plug connection
Contact Information for Festo:
Phone: 800-99-Festo or Fax: 800-96-Festo
E-mail: customerservice_us@festo.com
