Air Catch Sensor Non-Contact Sensor for Workpiece Placement Confirmation Stable detection of. to. mm clearance Due to the pneumatic bridge circuit and semiconductor pressure sensor, the non-contact type sensor is hardly affected by fluctuations in the supply pressure. Plug connectors (Centralized wiring) Requires less man hours to wire. Easy to add and remove manifold stations. Terminal box Modular construction Requires less man hours to wire. Optimum position is known at a glance. LED level meter Above set position Set position Below set position Red Green Green With regulator + port solenoid valve Easy-to-operate large dial With port solenoid valve E G Extraneous material W W W Scale provides guidelines for set position. Individual wiring wiring methods Centralized Wiring Minimum operating pressure kpa (-G) Energy consumption can be reduced compared with the conventional models (Conventional models: kpa) Position of supply port: Either right side or left side is available. 7
Air Catch Sensor How to Order Manifold Without control unit With control unit C V SR SL PR PL I I N Control unit With regulator + port solenoid valve With port solenoid valve Electrical entry and supply port position PL Centralized wiring with supply port on the right Centralized wiring with supply port on the left Individual wiring with supply port on the right Individual wiring with supply port on the left Note) The supply port position is the one when the switch is viewed from the front. Stations 4 station stations stations 4 stations stations stations B C SL B D E Nil C W M Pressure gauge of regulator Note ) Without pressure gauge Note ) A * E MPa single notation. Square embedded Z * pressure gauge psi single notation MPa E4 MPa single notation.4 Z4 * psi single notation MPa G MPa single notation. Round pressure gauge P * MPa-psi double notation MPa G4 MPa single notation.4 P4 * MPa-psi double notation MPa Note ) Due to new Japanese weight and measurement legislation, psi notation type cannot be sold or used in Japan. Note ) The pressure gauge port is Rc /8. * Manufactured upon receipt of order. Throttle/Manual lock of port solenoid valve Without throttle, without manual lock With throttle, without manual lock Without throttle, with manual lock With throttle, with manual lock Throttle Option Nil Without bracket B With bracket With mounting D bracket for DIN rail Note) DIN rail must be ordered separately. (Refer to page 88.) Voltage of port solenoid valve VAC VAC VAC 4 VAC 4 VDC VDC VAC Manual lock Electrical entry of port solenoid valve D : DIN connector D: DIN connector T : Conduit terminal DL: DIN connector (Without connector) TL: Conduit terminal (With indicator light) (With indicator light) 74
Air Catch Sensor How to Order For single and double notation type and additional stations Air catch sensor Detection distance G H. to. mm. to. mm Ordering Example Without control unit Centralized wiring Terminal box A E G E Piping specifications Nil N F Rc /8 NPT /8 G /8 Manufactured upon receipt of order. Pressure gauge Note ) Without pressure gauge Note ) MPa single notation. Square embedded pressure gauge Z psi single notation MPa E4 MPa single notation.4 Z4 psi single notation MPa G MPa single notation. Round pressure gauge P MPa-psi double notation MPa G4 MPa single notation.4 P4 MPa-psi double notation MPa Note ) Due to new Japanese weight and measurement legislation, psi notation type cannot be sold or used in Japan. Note ) The pressure gauge port is Rc /8. Manufactured upon receipt of order. Centralized wiring air catch sensor -GE4P Individual wiring Output specifications Individual wiring air catch sensor -GE4N NPN output PNP output Electrical entry Centralized wiring/supply port right Terminal box Individual wiring Centralized wiring Nil L N P Centralized wiring air catch sensor -HE4P Straight Right angle Without lead wire Terminal block box Manufactured upon receipt of order. E G.. MPa.4. Supply port IN IN... MPa.4 PUL L... MPa.4 PUL L... MPa.4 PUL L... MPa.4 Supply port IN Right Left Right Stations Bracket DIN rail mounting bracket Stations Stations DIN rail mounting bracket INSR-B set ( station manifold part number) -GE4P set (Air catch sensor part number) Prefix the part number of the air catch sensor with an asterisk ( ). INPL-D set ( station manifold part number) -GE4N set (Air catch sensor part number) Prefix the part number of the air catch sensor with an asterisk ( ). INSR-D set ( stations manifold part number) -HE4P sets (Air catch sensor part number) Prefix the part number of the air catch sensor with an asterisk ( ). With control unit Centralized wiring/supply port left port solenoid valve Supply port IN Left Regulator... MPa. Centralized wiring air catch sensor -HE4P... MPa.4... MPa.4... MPa.4 Terminal box Bracket Individual wiring/supply port right Individual wiring air catch sensor -GE4... MPa.4... MPa.4... MPa.4 Bracket port solenoid valve Supply port IN Right Stations Stations ICSL-BDLCE set ( stations manifold part number) -HE4P sets (Air catch sensor part number) Prefix the part number of the air catch sensor with an asterisk ( ). IVPR-BDLC set ( stations manifold part number) -GE4 sets (Air catch sensor part number) Prefix the part number of the air catch sensor with an asterisk ( ). 7
Specifications Model Detection distance Fluid Operating pressure range Recommended detection nozzle Consumption flow rate l /min (ANR) Supply pressure Power supply voltage Current consumption Switch output Hysteresis Note ) Indicator light Environmental resistance kpa kpa kpa Maximum load current Maximum load voltage Residual voltage Output protection Repeatability (Including temperature characteristics) Enclosure Operating temperature range Operating humidity range Withstand voltage Insulation resistance Vibration resistance -G -G -H -H. to. mm. to. mm Dry air (filtered to µm) to kpa ø. or less 8 or less or less NPN open collector: one output PNP open collector: one output. mm or less (Detection distance range. to. mm, supply pressure to kpa) to kpa ø. or less or less or less to 4 VDC ± %, Ripple (p-p) % or less (With power supply polarity protection) ma or less NPN open collector: one output 8 ma VDC (at NPN output). V or less (at 8 ma) Yes PNP open collector: one output. mm or less (Detection distance range. to. mm, supply pressure to kpa). mm or less (Detection distance range. to. mm). mm or less (Detection distance range. to. mm) LED level meter Note ) with red, green (Set value < detection distance: red, Set value = detection distance: green, Set value > detection distance: green + green ) IP: without pressure gauge IP4: with pressure gauge Operating: to C, Stored: to 7 C (No condensation or no freezing) Operating/stored: to 8%RH (No condensation) VAC or more in / Hz for minute between live parts and case MΩ or more between live parts and case (at VDC by megameter). mm amplitude in to Hz or acceleration of 8 m/s without control unit and bracket mounted, Others m/s, whichever is smaller for hours in X, Y, Z direction each (De-energized) Impact resistance Without control unit and bracket mounted: 8 m/s, Others: m/s in X, Y and Z direction, times each (De-energized) Port size Nil: Rc /8, N type: NPT /8, F type: G /8 Lead wire (Individual wiring type) 4 cores, oil-resistant cable (ø, m) with M 4-pin pre-wired connector, Conductor O.D.:. mm, Insulator O.D.:.7 mm Terminal block box (Centralized wiring type) Front wiring (Electrical entry ø) Individual wiring type (body only): g, common wiring type (body only): g, Mass Terminal box: g, lead wire: 78 g, connecting bracket with sealing for additional station: 4 g Standard Compliant with CE marking Note ) Refer to Relation between Nozzle Diameter and Detection Distance (page 78) for hysteresis. Note ) Refer to Setting Procedure (page 8) for LED level meter. Working Principle SUP port S S P Sensor S EXH port P Detection port S, S: Fix orifice S: Variable orifice (adjusted by setting dial) S4: Detection nozzle S4 In a bridge circuit as in the left figure, a detection gap is applied to the detection nozzle (S4) while the setting dial S is adjusted to balance the pressure applied to the pressure sensor (P = P). The pressure sensor detects the differential pressure generated when the detection nozzle (S4) is released. When the work piece comes close to the detection nozzle, the back pressure P increases until it is larger than P (P P). Then the switch output turns on to notify that the pressure is below the detection gap. 7
Air Catch Sensor Internal Circuit and Wiring NPN open collector output Main circuit of switch DC (+) OUT Load DC () MAX 8 ma to 4 VDC Circuit and Wiring for Port Solenoid Valve Without indicator light DC circuit SOL ZNR DC (+) to 4 VDC Without display light AC Circuit Rectifying device SOL ZNR ( ) to VAC PNP open collector output Main circuit of switch DC (+) OUT DC () MAX 8 ma Load to 4 VDC DC () Conduit terminal With indicator light DC circuit DC (+) ZNR SOL to 4 VDC LED DC () Conduit terminal DIN type connector With indicator light AC Circuit Rectifying device SOL ZNR indicator light ( ) ( ) ( ) to VAC DIN type connector With indicator light DC circuit SOL ZNR LED DC (+) DC () to 4 VDC Refer to catalog and instruction manual of Series VCA for wiring. Pay attention to the power supply voltage. Use of incorrect power supply will cause damage to equipment. Wiring E Individual wiring : NC : Brown : Blue 4: Black 4 Brown Blue Black DC (+) NC DC () OUT Centralized wiring Terminal block OUT DC () OUT DC (+) OUT NC OUT 4 OUT OUT G. Insert the connector of the lead wire with its key groove at the proper position.. Hold the knurl with fingers and rotate it clockwise. Do not use tools. Lead wire with connector Knurl. Mount the seal conduit on the terminal box. For mounting procedure, refer to the catalog and instruction manual provided by the manufacturer of the seal conduit.. Thread the cable through the seal conduit and arrange wiring according to the polarity of the terminal block illustrated above.. Fasten the seal conduit with a tightening torque not greater than N m. Do not hold the terminal box or the switch.. Connect the colored wires coming from the cable terminal. Refer to the circuit diagram and table above to avoid mistakes. Seal conduit entry (ø) 77
Relation between Nozzle Diameter and Detection Distance The data in the following charts are characteristics of hysteresis at the detection distance. In case accuracy is required by the settings, the design should be made so that the hysteresis will stay within the optimum adjustment range not larger than. mm. The smaller the hysteresis, the better the sensitivity. In cases where the hysteresis exceeds. mm, the air catch sensor should be used to check the presence of the work piece. -G Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m. Supply pressure. kpa.8.7.. kpa.4. kpa.. Optimum adjustment range..... Hysteresis (mm) -H Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m. Supply pressure. kpa.8 Hysteresis (mm).7...4... Optimum adjustment range........4.4. kpa kpa Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m. Supply pressure. kpa.8 Hysteresis (mm).7...4.. kpa kpa. Optimum adjustment range..... Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m. Supply pressure. kpa.8 kpa.7 Hysteresis (mm)...4... Optimum adjustment range........4.4. kpa Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m. Supply pressure. kpa.8.7.. kpa.4. kpa.. Optimum adjustment range..... Hysteresis (mm) Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m. Supply pressure. kpa.8 kpa.7 Hysteresis (mm)...4... Optimum adjustment range........4.4. kpa 78
Air Catch Sensor Response Time Response time changes with detection distance and piping length. It is hardly influenced by the supply pressure and nozzle diameter (ø. to ø.). While all graphs assume a fixed set distance with changes in the detection distance, the upper charts show responses at various set values and the lower charts show responses at various piping lengths. If the detection distance is equal to the set value, the response becomes quicker as the set value becomes bigger or the piping length becomes shorter. -G Detection nozzle: ø. Supply pressure: kpa Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m. Set value Response time (sec)........ Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 Response time (sec). mm Detection distanceresponse time characteristics... Supply pressure: kpa Set distance:. mm m..4..8...4. Piping tubing lengthresponse time Nozzle Shape. mm. mm Piping tubing length. mm m 8 m m m -H Detection nozzle: ø. Supply pressure: kpa Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m Response time (sec) Detection distanceresponse time characteristics Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 Response time (sec). Set value. mm. mm. mm..........4.. Supply pressure: kpa Set distance:. mm. mm. mm Piping tubing length m....... Piping tubing lengthresponse time m 8 m m m E G Please keep the nozzle shape as illustrated below. Take every caution against chamfer on the detection surface and/or nozzle hole, which could affect the characteristics as illustrated in Figure (). ø ø. ø Figure () Detection surface Chamfer is not allowed. or more or more or more ø or more ø or more ø or more 7
Supply Pressure Dependence The charts illustrate changes in the detection distance with fluctuations in the supply pressure. -G Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m.4.... mm. mm. mm Supply pressure (kpa) -H Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m...4.... mm. mm. mm Supply pressure (kpa) Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m.4.... mm. mm. mm Supply pressure (kpa) Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m...4.... mm. mm. mm Supply pressure (kpa) Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m.4.... mm. mm. mm Supply pressure (kpa) Detection nozzle: ø. Detection side piping: ø x ø4 tubing m...4... mm. mm.. mm Supply pressure (kpa) 8
Air Catch Sensor Setting Procedure The detection distance is set with the LED level meter and setting dial. Keep the setting dial pulled out while in use. If released, it will return to its original position and become unable to rotate.. For accuracy in setting, apply a clearance gauge to the detection nozzle to replicate the set condition in advance.. Confirm that the set pressure is applied. If the setting dial is fully open, the LED level meter appears as.. Pull the setting dial and rotate it in the positive direction. The lights will turn on in the order shown below. Before pulling out Pull out Red Green Rotate in the positive direction. IN Pulled out Handling and setting of port solenoid valve Throttle setting for blowing to prevent water and cutting oil from entering the nozzle. (Clockwise: Close throttle; Counterclockwise: Open throttle) The setting is not applicable to valves without throttle.. Power off the valve.. Rotate the throttle clockwise for adjustment so that the detection nozzle will not suck up water or cutting oil. Rotate clockwise Green 4. The sensor output comes on when the lights on the LED level meter turn on as. Complete the setting when this condition is observed.. Apply the clearance gauge again to confirm that the lights turn on as. Handling and setting of limit gauge indicator. Removal of cover Hook the finger on the front cover ridge and rotate it in the direction of the OPEN arrow until it stops ( ). Then pull out and remove the cover. OPEN arrow. Setting the installation needle The installation needle should be moved by the fingertip. Set the green installation needles at the maximum and minimum limits of pressure. Example E G Maximum.4 MPa Minimum. MPa Throttle Solenoid. Installation of cover After setting the installation needles, locate the OPEN arrow at the top right position and insert the claws on the cover into the grooves on the case (indicated by in the expanded view of A part). Rotate the cover clockwise until it stops. Confirm that the cover is firmly secured.. Power on the valve, then off again. Confirm that the detection nozzle does not suck up water or cutting oil. Note) Do not rotate the throttle more than turns or it will fall out. Expanded view of A part A Finger 8
Relation between Dial Scale and Detection Distance Test procedure and conditions Dial scales when the detection nozzle is under the following conditions; Supplied pressure: kpa Piping: ø x ø4 tubing, m in length. Results of measurement Note ) Relation between the detection distance and set dial scales Note ) (Scale numbers) -G -H Detection distance Detection nozzle diameter Detection nozzle diameter Detection distance ø. ø. ø. ø. ø. ø.. mm. mm. mm. mm. mm. to.7. to.. to.. to.. to.. to.4. to.8.4 to 4. 4.4 to.. to 7.. to.7. to..7 to 4.. to 7.. to.7. mm. mm. mm.4 mm. mm. to..4 to.. to.. to.8. to 4..4 to.8 4. to.. to.. to 7.. to 7.. to.4.4 to.4 7. to 8. 7. to. 8. to.7 Average variation per scale (Detection distance [mm]) -G Detection distance. mm. mm. mm. mm. mm Detection nozzle diameter ø. ø. ø...7.....4...7...4.. Note ) This data provides reference values as a guide only, this should not be viewed as a guarantee of our products performance. Note ) Set dial scales are as follows; -H Detection distance. mm. mm. mm.4 mm. mm Detection nozzle diameter ø. ø. ø..8.8..4..4......4.7... Scale A scale Between each major scales, it is sub divided into ten smaller settings (for example, between. to..,.,. etc.), settings are possible at. scale. 8
Air Catch Sensor Dimensions: Centralized Wiring Type When the SUP port is on the left, the stations are sequentially numbered from the side of the terminal block box. With bracket L Terminal block box 8 L 8 LED level meter End plate L End plate R EXH port 8 Setting dial......... MPa.4 MPa.4 MPa.4 Pressure gauge OUT OUT OUT 4 OUT OUT DC () OUT DC (+) Terminal block box wiring diagram With DIN rail (Max. ) 4 7. Terminal block box. Left Right Stations n Seal conduit entry (ø) 4 8 L L Detection port Rc, NPT, G /8 L 8 Bracket Stations L L L M4 x 8 (With HW, SW) SUP port Rc, NPT, G /8 LED level meter 44 8 8 8 7 4 4 7 4 8 4 For the bracket attachment position, refer to page 8. E G End plate L End plate R EXH port 8......... MPa.4 MPa.4 MPa.4 8 OUT OUT OUT OUT 4 OUT.. Pressure gauge. L4 L DIN rail mounting bracket L Left Right Stations n SUP port Rc, NPT, G /8 DIN rail center 4 DC () OUT DC (+) Terminal block box wiring diagram (Max. ) 4.8 7 Seal conduit entry (ø) Detection port Rc, NPT, G /8 Stations L L L L4 L. 44 8. 7 8 8 7 4 7 4 8 4 7. 7.. 48 8. 8
Dimensions: Individual Wiring Type With bracket EXH port LED level meter End plate L 8 L L 8 Lead wire connector EXH port End plate R 8......... Setting dial MPa.4 MPa.4 MPa.4 Bracket 4 SUP port Rc, NPT, G /8.. 4 L Pressure gauge Plug Left Right Stations n (Max. ) 4 Stations L L L 4 84 8 8 7 4 7 4 8 4 7 M4 x 8 (With HW, SW) Detection port Rc, NPT, G /8 For the bracket attachment position, refer to page 8. With DIN rail L LED level meter 8 L 8 Lead wire connector EXH port End plate L End plate R EXH port DIN rail center 8 4 SUP port Rc, NPT, G /8. 8. Pressure gauge. PUL L... MPa.4 PUL L PUL L...... MPa.4 MPa.4 DIN rail mounting bracket L L4 L Setting dial Plug Electrical entry dimensions Straight union Right angle Left Right Stations n 4. The direction of a right angle connector cannot be changed. 84.8 (Max. ) 4.8 7 Detection port Rc, NPT, G /8 Stations L L L L4 L 4. 7 84 8 8 7 4 7 4 8 4. 7. 7. 7. 48 8.
Air Catch Sensor Dimensions: With Control Unit SUP port on the left EXH port EXH port Throttle needle SUP port Rc, NPT, G /4 8 SUP port Rc, NPT, G /4 44 78 4... MPa... DIN connector 4.4 Manual lock 8 7 SUP port on the right Conduit terminal With regulator + port solenoid valve 4 4 DIN connector Conduit terminal With port solenoid valve E G Conduit terminal 7 8 Conduit terminal DIN connector DIN connector..4... MPa. 8..4 4.4 SUP port Rc, NPT, G /4 Throttle needle SUP port Rc, NPT, G /4 4 4 With regulator + port solenoid valve With port solenoid valve 8
Bracket Mounting Position With stations, the bracket is mounted on the second sensor from the left. Left Right MPa MPa MPa MPa MPa MPa With n stations, the bracket is mounted on the first and n th sensor from the left. n MPa MPa MPa Addition of Manifold Stations. Disassembly. Loosen the screws and remove the mounting brackets on the front and back side.. Disassemble the switch carefully so that the O-ring on the SUP port will not be detached. End plate removal Slot for removal Existing joint brackets Hook the fingers on the top and bottom removal grooves to pull out the plate. It can be removed by pulling horizontally.. Insertion Recess Existing joint brackets. Assembly Protrusion Joint brackets (--A) The switch for adding stations. Fit seal for additional station (-7-B) to the recess of the SUP port of the additional switch.. Fit the protrusion of the additional switch into the existing switch.. Mount joint brackets (--A) at positions. Note) Perform temporary tightening of screws. 4. Confirm that the recess of the SUP port of the existing switch has seal for additional station attached.. Fit the protrusion of the existing switch into the recess of the additional switch.. Mount the existing joint bracket. Note) Perform temporary tightening of screws.. Tighten the joint brackets with the prescribed tightening torque of. N m.. Arrange pneumatic piping and confirm that there is no air leakage from new joints. 8
Air Catch Sensor Parts List End plate R --B Terminal block box Regulator IN Spacer Y Seal for additional station -7-B Throttle port solenoid valve Spacer Y End plate L --A Seal for additional station -7-B -7-A When air catch sensors are connected or valve is connected to the When a port solenoid when a port solenoid right: valve is connected to the left: Terminal block box --L (Centralized wiring/supply port left) --R (Centralized wiring/supply port right) End plate L --A Switch mounting bracket --A Left Right End plate R --B E G Joint bracket --A A pair consists set. Lead wire with connector (Individual wiring type) -8-A -8-B Straight, m Right angle, m Bracket -4-A DIN rail mounting bracket --A With mounting screw pcs. 87
DIN Rail --.. 8 4. Pressure Gauge for Air Catch Sensor Regulator Nil N F L Thread type Rc NPT G Option (The shape of pressure gauge) Note ) Nil None E Square embedded pressure gauge (With limit indicator) G Note ) Round pressure gauge (With limit indicator) Note ) The pressure gauge port is /8. The pressure gauge is included in the package (not assembled). Note ) Order individually when.4 MPa gauge is required. Option specification Nil None N Non-relieving R Flow direction: Right to left Z Note ) Unit representations on the label and pressure gauge are psi and F When specifying more than one option, enter symbols first in numerical, then in alphabetical orders. Note ) Compatible with thread type NPT. Under the New Measurement Law, this type is only sold outside Japan. (The SI unit is used inside Japan.) In all cases, with the exception of NPT, add -X at the end of the order number. Example) AR-E--X Standard Specifications Model Port size Fluid Proof pressure Maximum operating pressure Set pressure range Gauge port size Note ) Relief pressure Ambient and fluid temperature Construction Mass (kg) Pressure gauge. MPa Round Note ) Square embedded Note ) Note ) The type with square embedded pressure gauge does not have connection. Note ) The in the part number of the round pressure gauge indicates the type of connection threads, no symbol for R and N for NPT. Contact SMC for supply of the connection thread type NPT and the pressure gauge of psi unit representation. Note ) With an O-ring ( pc.) and mounting screws ( pcs.). 7. AR 4 Air. MPa. MPa. to. MPa 8 Set pressure +. MPa {at relief flow of. l/min(anr)} to C (No freezing) Relieving type. G-- GC-AS Part no. -- -- -- --4 -- -- --7 L 7.. 7.. 48. 8.. Square embedded pressure gauge Round pressure gauge GC 4 AS G 4 Maximum Notation Maximum pressure Notation pressure specifications indication specifications indication Nil MPa single notation. MPa Nil MPa single notation. MPa MPa-psi P Note) 4.4 MPa P psi single notation 4.4 MPa double notation 88 AR Port Solenoid Valve 4 Voltage VAC VAC VAC VAC 4 VDC VDC VAC Standard Specifications Valve specifications Coil specifications Valve type Fluid Withstand pressure MPa Body material Seal material Ambient temperature C Fluid temperature C Enclosure Atmosphere Valve leakage cm /min (ANR) Mounting orientation Vibration resistance/impact resistance m/s Note ) Rated voltage Allowable voltage fluctuation Type of coil insulation Power consumption Apparent power DC AC Note ) Hz Hz Individual wiring type IP- IP- IP- IP-4 IP- IP- Connection thread Nil P D DL D T TL Applicable models R /8 NPT /8 Note) For double notation of MPa and psi, add -X at the end of part number. Example) G-P4--X N F Port size Throttle Rc /4 NPT /4 G /4 Electrical entry Centralized wiring type IS- IS- IS- IS-4 IS- IS- E VCA7A DL S 4 Q DIN connector DIN connector (With light) DIN connector (Without connector) Conduit terminal Conduit terminal (With light) Direct operation poppet Air, Inert gas. Al HNBR to to (No freezing) Dustproof and jetproof (Equivalent to IP) Environment with no corrosive or explosive gas. or less Free / or less 4/ VDC, /// VAC (/ Hz) ±% rated voltage B type VCA:. W VCA: 7. VA CE marked Note ) Since the AC specifications include a rectifying device, there is no difference between the apparent power required for starting and holding. Note ) Vibration resistance: No malfunction resulted in a one-sweep test in a to Hz range in the axial and right angle directions of the main valve and armature, for both energized and de-energized states. Shock resistance: No malfunction resulted in an impact test using a drop impact tester. The test was performed in the axial and right angle directions of the main valve and armature, for both energized and de-energized states. Nil S B K Without throttle and manual lock With throttle With manual lock With manual lock and throttle
Specific Product Precautions Be sure to read before handling. Refer to front matters 8 and for Safety Instructions and pages 87 to for Pressure Switch Precautions. Air Catch Sensor Operating Environment Warning. Do not operate in locations having an atmosphere of flammable, explosive or corrosive gases, which can result in fire, explosion or corrosion. The air catch sensor does not have an explosion proof rating.. Do not use in an environment where vibration or impact occurs. Use a bracket in an environment with vibration exceeding m/s.. The enclosure of the switch conforms to IP, for the solenoid valve to IP, and that for the pressure gauge and the regulator to IP4. Take proper protection measures in an environment where water splashes, oil or spatters from welding may adhere to the product.. Since steel piping lacking flexibility is easily affected by moment loads or propagation of vibration, employ flexible tubing, etc., to prevent interactions of such factors. 4. Although CE accredited, this air catch sensor is not equipped with surge protection against lightning. Necessary countermeasures for possible lightning surge should be fitted to system components as required.. When an air catch sensor is contained in a box, provide an air outlet to constantly keep the atmospheric pressure inside the box. Internal pressure rises will hinder normal air discharge and may lead to possible malfunction.. The air outlet is provided on the setting dial section of the air catch sensor. Do not turn off air supply to the switch if water or cutting oil splashes around the setting dial. Mounting. If the detection nozzle is exposed to splashes of water or cutting oil, do not allow backflow from the detection nozzle to the switch body. Install the switch body at a position higher than the detection nozzle wherever possible. Piping. Piping equipment In the piping between the switch body and the detection nozzle, do not use equipment or fittings that can possibly cause leakage or serve as resistance. Do not use One-touch fittings in an environment where the air catch sensor is exposed to water or other liquid.. Supply air Since the orifice of the air catch sensor is small, prevent foreign matter from entering the equipment. For this purpose, use supply air that is dry and filtered µm or better.. Operating pressure Since the product adopts a semiconductor pressure sensor, keep the operating pressure not larger than. MPa. Port Solenoid Valve Series VCA Precautions on Design Warning. Energized continuously Please consult with SMC if the product is to be energized continuously for long periods of time. Selection. Leakage voltage Take special precautions if a resistor is used in parallel with the switching element or a C-R element (for surge voltage protection) is used for protection of the switching element. The valve may fail to turn off due to leakage current flowing through the resistor or C-R element. Power supply Switching element C OFF R Leakage voltage AC coil % or less rated voltage Warning Pressure Source Leakage voltage Mounting DC coil % or less rated voltage Valve. Do not use the air catch sensor if the leakage amount increases or the equipment does not operate properly. After installation, connect compressed air and electricity and conduct an appropriate functionality inspection to confirm that the air catch sensor is installed properly.. Do not apply external force to the coil. Apply a wrench to the exterior surface of the piping joint at the time of tightening.. Do not use heat insulators, etc. to keep the temperature at the coil assembly. Do not use a tape heater for freeze prevention except on the piping and body. If may cause the coil to burn. 8 E G
Specific Product Precautions Be sure to read before handling. Refer to front matters 8 and for Safety Instructions and pages 87 to for Pressure Switch Precautions. Port Solenoid Valve Series VCA Regulator Series AR Electric Circuit In case of series VC (B type coil) Conduit terminal, DIN type connector DC circuit AC circuit (+, -) (-, +) Without indicator light Without indicator light Conduit terminal, DIN type connector DC circuit AC circuit Rectifying (+, -) (-, +) ZNR Indicator light With indicator light Warning ZNR SOL. SOL. Maintenance ZNR ZNR Indicator light device With indicator light Rectifying device SOL. SOL.. Low-frequency operation Perform valve switching at least every days to prevent malfunction. Also, conduct a periodic inspection at intervals of approximately months to use the product in its best condition. Warning. The adjustment knob must be handled manually. Use of tools may cause damage to the product.. Check the inlet and outlet pressure indications on the pressure gauge while setting. If the knob is turned to excess, it may cause internal parts to fracture.. Since products for. to. MPa settings come with a pressure gauge for. MPa, do not apply pressure exceeding. MPa. It may cause damage to the pressure gauge. Mounting and Adjustment. Unlock the knob before pressure adjustment and lock it again when the adjustment is over. Incorrect procedure may cause damage to the knob or lead to the outlet pressure fluctuation. Pull the adjustment knob to release the lock. An orange colored line is provided at the bottom of the adjustment handle for visual checking. Push the pressure regulation knob to engage the lock. If it does not lock easily, turn the knob slightly clockwise or counterclockwise until the orange colored line goes out of sight.. When the product is installed, leave a space of mm on the side of the valve guide (opposite to the knob) for maintenance and inspection. Manual Operation Warning How to operate manually Locking type (tool required) To open valve: Rotate to the right by using a flat head screwdriver. It will still hold open even when the driver removed. To close valve: Rotate to the left by to achieve the former closed position. Electrical operations should be undertaken when the valve is closed. Valve closed (vertical slit) Valve open (horizontal slit) 8
Specific Product Precautions Be sure to read before handling. Refer to front matters 8 and for Safety Instructions and pages 87 to for Pressure Switch Precautions. Port Solenoid Valve Series VCA Disassembly and Assembly Before the product is disassembled, shut off the power and pressure supply and exhaust the residual pressure. Wiring DIN connector (B type only) The internal wiring of the DIN connector is illustrated below. Connect each terminal to the power supply. Disassembly procedure. Remove the top mounting screws.. Remove the solenoid coil, spring and armature assembly.. If there is any foreign matter adhering on the surface, take appropriate measures to clear it off such as an air blow or washing with neutral detergent. Assembly procedure Reverse the above procedure to assemble the product. In case the electrical entry is changed, also change the mounting orientation of the solenoid coil before assembly. Note ) Tighten the 4 mounting screws by each pair of corners on a diagonal line at the proper tightening torque shown below. Mounting screw Spring Solenoid coil Armature assembly O-ring Body Terminal no. DIN terminal : + () + + (-) : (+) - (+) No polarity. A cabtire cable with an O.D. ø to mm is applicable. Tighten each part with an appropriate tightening torque shown below. Connector Bind screw with a flange Tightening torque. to. N m Washer Rubber seal Note) Fitting cable (Cable O.D. ø to mm) E G Proper Tightening Torque N m VCA7.4 to. Gasket Small bind screw Tightening torque. to. N m Note) With a cable O.D. ø to mm, hollow the rubber sealing before use. Wiring. Use electrical wires with a conductive sectional area of. to. mm. Make sure that no excessive force is applied to the wires.. Adopt an electrical circuit which will not cause chattering at the contact.. The voltage variation must stay within the % to +% range of the rated voltage. In case importance is attached to response characteristics due to use of a DC power source, keep the variation within the % to +% range. The voltage drop is the value at the lead wire to which the coil is connected. Conduit terminal In case of a conduit terminal, refer to the marks below for wiring. Tighten each part with an appropriate tightening torque shown below. Seal the piping part (G /) securely with a dedicated electric wiring pipe, etc. - Mark Round head combination screw M Tightening torque. to. N m - + + Mark Terminal cover A A G / Tightening torque. to. N m Round head combination screw M tightening torque. to. N m View A-A (Internal connection diagram) Conduit terminal 8