External vacuum controller

By newly adding pressure adjusting function to blow-off flow adjusting function, it enables to prevent works from being blown away. A relief mechanism built into the blow-off circuit which breaks the vacuum (extra pressure is relieved) realizes shorter vacuum release time. A variety of features allows this vacuum unit to respond to diverse needs. (ejector unit, external vacuum controller). The pipe lead-out direction of concentrated pipings of manifold-type, two types are available-front lead-out type and rear lead-out type; choice depends on the place of installation. Supply valves are available in three different types: double solenoid type (retention type), normal close type and normal open type (always creating vacuum). Among the three types, double solenoid type (retention type) is optimal for applications where the vacuum is generated for a long period of time. LED vacuum switches allow for clearer visual recognition. Two types of vacuum switches are available, two switch outputs or analog & one switch output, with selection depending on the desired application. For wiring, a connector wire is adopted to enhance the ease of designing the wiring layout. Four standard nozzle diameters are available: 05, 07, 10 and 12. Ejector type External vacuum controller acuum ad acuum pump acuum air acuum ad ressure air acuum air acuum air Compressor acuum release air Compressor ressure air acuum release air With vacuum generator type, compact vacuum system can be realized. lease apply external vacuum controller in case of requiring large quantity of vacuum air or long period of vacuum generation. Type Fluid medium Operating pressure range Operating temp. range Working vacuum range acuum generator External vacuum controller Air 43.5 ~ 102psi (0.3 ~ 0.7Ma) 41 ~ 122 F (5 ~ 50 C) 0 ~ -29.8in. Hg (0 ~ -101) H type (High-vacuum type) Nozzle dia. Final vacuum Suction flow Consumption (in.) (mm) (in. Hg) () (SCFM) (l/min(anr)) (SCFM) (l/min(anr)) 0.02 0.5 0.25 7 0.40 11.5 0.03 0.7-27.5-93.1 0.46 13 0.81 23 0.04 1.0-27.5-93.1 0.95 27 1.61 46 0.05 1.2-27.5-93.1 1.33 38 2.45 70 L type (Large-flow type) Nozzle dia. Final vacuum Suction flow Consumption (in.) 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 (mm) 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.2 (in. Hg) -19.6-19.6-19.6 () -66.5-66.5-66.5 (SCFM) 0.39 0.91 1.40 (l/min(anr)) 11 26 40 (SCFM) 0.40 0.81 1.61 (l/min(anr)) 11.5 23 46 E type (High-vacuum at Low air pressure supply type) Nozzle dia. Final vacuum Suction flow Consumption (in.) 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 (mm) 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.2 (in. Hg) () (SCFM) 0.37 0.74 0.95 (l/min(anr)) 10.5 21 27 (SCFM) 0.60 1.19 1.65 (l/min(anr)) 17 34 47 * The flow rate in SCFM is a reference value converted by multiplying l/min(anr) by 0.035. * The supply pressure for H and L types is 72.5psi (0.5Ma) and that for E type is 50.8psi (0.35Ma). ilot alve Item Suction solenoid valve Blow-off solenoid valve Operating system alve construction Direct operation Elastic seal, poppet valve oltage rating Allowable voltage range Surge protection 24DC 24DC ±10% Surge absorber 100AC 100DC ±10% Bridge diode 24DC 24DC ±10% Surge absorber 100AC 100DC ±10% Bridge diode ower consumption 1.2W (with LED) 1.5A (with LED) 1.2W (with LED) 1.5A (with LED) Manual operation Operational indication Non-lock push-button type Red LED lighting up during coil excitation Connector wire (cable length: 300mm/11.81in.) Wiring type Red: 24DC Red: 24DC Blue Black: COM Black: COM Blue Changing alve Item Suction solenoid valve Blow-off solenoid valve Operating system alve construction roof pressure neumatic operation by pilot valve Elastic seal, poppet valve 152.3psi (1.05Ma) alve type Double solenoid (retention type), Normally closed, Normally open Normally closed Min. excitation time 50m sec (Double solenoid type only) Lubrication Effective sectional area Not required Air supply port diameter ø4: 3.5mm 2 (Cv: 0.19), ø6: 5mm 2 (Cv: 0.27) 1mm 2 (Cv: 0.05) * Cv factor is a reference value converted by multiplying effective cross-sectional area (mm²) by 0.0542. Blow-off flow 0 ~ 1.75SCFM (0 ~ 50l/min(ANR)) (air supply pressure is 72.5psi/0.5Ma) alve structure Elastic seal, poppet valve Blow-off pressure setting range 0.73 ~ 7.3psi (0.005 ~ 0.05Ma) Element material Filtering capacity Filter surface area Replacement element F (polyvinyl formal) 10µm 1,130mm 2 (1.75in 2.) For vacuum filter: GFE10 For blow-off: JFF 156

Specification Equipped with 2 switch outputs (-W) Equipped with analog output & 1 switch output (-A) Initial setting Current consumption SW1: -14.8in. Hg (-50), SW2: -3in. Hg (-10) 40mA max. -14.8in. Hg (-50) ressure detection Operating pressure range ressure setting range roof pressure Diffused semiconduction pressure switch 0 ~ -29.5in. Hg (0 ~ -100) 0 ~ -29.3in. Hg (0 ~ -99) 29psi (0.2Ma) Storage temp. range -4 ~ 176 F/-20 ~ 80 C (atomospheric pressure, hummidity less than 60%RH) Operating temp. range Operating hummidity range ower requirements rotective structure 32 ~ 122 F/0 ~ 50 C (no freezing) 35 ~ 85%RH (no freezing) 12 ~ 24DC ±10% Ripple (-) 10% max. IEC standard I40 equiv. No. of pressure setting 2 1 Operating accuracy ±3%F.S. max. (at Ta=77 F/25 C) Differential response Fixed (2%F.S. max.) ariable (about 0 ~ 15% of set value) Switch output NN open collector output: 30 80mA max. Residual voltage 0.8 max. Output voltage: 1 ~ 5 Zero-point voltage: 1 ±0.1 Analog output Span voltage: 4 ±0.1 Output current: 1mA max. (load resistance 50kΩ max.) LIN/HYS: ±0.5%F.S. max. Response Indication No. of indications Indication accuracy Resolution 1m sec max. 0 ~ -29.5in. Hg/0 ~ -99 (2-digit red LED display) About 4 times/sec ±3%F.S. ±2 digit 1 digit SW1: Red LED lighting up when pressure is above setting Operational indication Red LED lighting up when pressure is above setting SW2: Green LED lighting up when pressure is above setting 1. MODE selector switch (ME or S1 or S2) 1. MODE selector switch (ME or SW) Function 2. S1 setting trimmer (2/3-turn trimmer) 2. SW setting trimmer (2/3-turn trimmer) 3. S2 setting trimmer (2/3-turn trimmer) 3. HYS setting trimmer (about 0 ~ 15% of set value) Before using the ISCO device, be sure to read the "Safety Instructions", "Common Safety Instructions for roducts Listed in This Manual" on page 16 to 18 and "Common Safety Instructions for acuum" on page 130. Warnings: 1. For the operation of the valve, make certain that the leakage current is less than 1mA. Leakage current larger than that may cause malfunction. 2. This acuum Generator with vacuum holding function permits some vacuum leakage, so provide an appropriate safety means where vacuum must be held for long time. 3. Coil of pilot solenoid valve generates heat with the following to conditions. It may lead to shorten the product life or operational malfunction by heat. Additionally, it may cause burns on worker or influence a peripheral device adversely. In such cases, please consult with isco. long continuous energization about 2 or more hours high cycle operation When, even as for the intermittent energization, the total energization time is longer than the total of non-energization time within a day. 4. A model with retention type air supply valve (refer to as double solenoid type), JA, must confirm position of change valve by sending signal to or by manually operation of pilot solenoid valve when re-supplying pilot air after shut down once or initial setting because the change valve is placed at neutral position. Cautions : 1. In order to avoid disconnection and/or damage to the connectors, do not allow the pilot valve and vacuum switch lead wires to be pulled or bent. 2. In respect to manifold specifications, performance deterioration or adverse effects may possibly be produced on the vacuum ports of other stations depending on the number of manifold series used and/or combinations of installed units. Discretion is therefore to be used in this respect. Consult us if problems arise. 3. Compressed air contains a variety of foreign matter (such as water, oxidized oils, and mineral tar among others). Since foreign matter substantially reduces the performance of this equipment, air quality should be enhanced by dehumidification via after-coolers or dryers. 4. Do not use lubricators. 5. Since pipe rust cause malfunctions, a filter 5µm or better should be used. 6. Do not use this equipment near corrosive and/or flammable gases. Do not use this equipment for the handling of fluids. 7. Do not activate blow-off solenoid valve when a vacuum has been generated. 8. When replacing vacuum port cartridge joints, first remove any foreign matter clinging to them and the surrounding areas, then firmly insert pins into joints. 9. When replacing supply port joint blocks, confirm that their packing is in place, then remove foreign matter from surrounding areas and tighten screws according to the prescribed torque 0.27 ~ 0.3N m. 10. As the series number of manifolds increases, trouble, such as the lowering of vacuum performance due to an insufficient supply of air and/or insuffient exhaust port capacity, exhaust air flowing directly into vacuum ports and others such problems may possibly be encountered. Consult us on this matter, since simultaneous activation-allowable series numbers differ according to each unit's vacuum performance. 157

(1) (2) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (1) (2) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (1) acuum characteristic : High-vacuum type : Large-flow type : High-vacuum at Low air pressure supply type : With manifold types, when ejectors are mounted in combination with different vacuum characteristic. (2) Nozzle diameter H type L type E type Bore Final vacuum Suction flow Air consumption Final vacuum Suction flow Air consumption Final vacuum Suction flow Air consumption Code (mm) (in. Hg) (SCFM) (SCFM) (in. Hg) (SCFM) (SCFM) (in. Hg) (SCFM) (SCFM) (in.) () (l/min(anr)) (l/min(anr)) () (l/min(anr)) (l/min(anr)) () (l/min(anr)) (l/min(anr)) ø0.5 ø0.02 ø0.7 ø0.03 ø1.0 ø0.04 ø1.2 ø0.05-27.5-93.1-27.5-93.1-27.5-93.1 0.25 7 0.46 13 0.95 27 1.33 38 0.40 11.5 0.81 23 1.61 46 2.45 70-19.6-66.5-19.6-66.5-19.6-66.5 0.39 11 0.91 26 1.40 40 0.49 11.5 0.81 23 1.61 46 0.37 10.5 0.74 21 0.95 27 0.60 17 1.19 34 1.65 47 With manifold types, when ejectors are mounted in combination with different vacuum characteristic. * The flow rate in SCFM is a reference value converted by multiplying l/min(anr) by 0.035. * The supply pressure for H and L types is 72.5psi (0.5Ma) and that for E type is 50.8psi (0.35Ma). Suction solenoid valve type : Double solenoid type (retention type) : Normally closed type : Normally open type : With manifold types, when mounted with different valve type. acuum port () Metric tube size (mm) Code Dia. ø4 ø6 ø8 (* 1 ) *1. With manifold types, when joint size differs with each station. (Details should be described in Specification form.) (5) Air supply port (S) Metric tube size (mm) Code Dia. ø4 (* 1 ) ø6 ø8 (* 2 ) ø10 (* 2 ) *1. Stand-alone type only *2. Manifold type only (6) Exhaust port (EX) Open to air (vent) Tube exhaust Silencer Quick-fitting joint Code Dia. ø8 ø10 (* 1 ) *1. Manifold type only (7) Solenoid valve voltage Code Working voltage 24DC 100AC (8) Wire lead-out direction Code Wire lead-out direction above sideways (9) No. of manifold (Only for manifold type) Code No. of manifold 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10) Lead-out direction of air-supply & exhaust ports (Only for manifold type) Code Lead-out direction acuum port side Solenoid valve side (11) acuum switches (NN Open collector) : With 2 switch outputs : With analog output & 1 switch output : With manifold types, when mounted in combination with different specification. : Without vacuum switch (1) Suction on/off solenoid valve type : Double solenoid type (retention type) : Normally closed type : Normally open type : With manifold types, when mounted with different valve type. (2) acuum port () Metric tube size (mm) Code Dia. ø4 ø6 ø8 (* 1 ) *1. With manifold types, when joint size differs with each station. Air supply port (S) Metric tube size (mm) Code Dia. ø4 (* 1 ) ø6 ø8 (* 2 ) ø10 (* 2 ) *1. Stand-alone type only *2. Manifold type only Exhaust port (EX) (Only for manifold type) Metric tube size (mm) Code Dia. ø6 ø8 ø10 (5) acuum supply port () Metric tube size (mm) Code Dia. ø4 (* 1 ) ø6 ø8 (* 2 ) ø10 (* 2 ) *1. Stand-alone type only *2. Manifold type only (6) Solenoid valve voltage Code Working voltage 24DC 100AC (7) Wire lead-out direction Code Wire lead-out direction above sideways (8) No. of manifold (Code is entered only in the case of manifold) Code No. of manifold 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (9) Lead-out direction of air-supply, exhaust, & vacuum-supply ports (Only for manifold type) Code Lead-out direction acuum port side Solenoid valve side (10) acuum switches (NN Open collector) : With 2 switch outputs : With analog output & 1 switch output : With manifold types, when mounted in combination with different specification. : Without vacuum switch lease refer to.159 for order example of vacuum generator type and.160 for order example of external vacuum controller type. 158

1. acuum Generator Stand-alone type (1) (2) (5) (6) (7) (8) (11) 2. acuum Generator manifold (1) (2) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) 3. acuum Generator manifold (Applicable to model designation for manifold when the specification of each station differs even by one.) (1) (2) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (1).acuum characteristics: High-vacuum type (2).Nozzle dia.: ø0.5mm.suction solenoid valve type: Double solenoid type (retention type).acuum port (): ø4mm tube fitting (5).Air supply port (S): ø6mm tube fitting (6).Exhaust port (EX): Open to air (Silencer vent) (7).Solenoid valve voltage: 24DC (8).Wire lead-out direction: Lead out from above (11).acuum switch specification: With 2 switch outputs (1).acuum characteristics: High-vacuum type (2).Nozzle dia.: ø0.5mm.suction solenoid valve type: Double solenoid type (retention type).acuum port (): ø4mm tube fitting (5).Air supply port (S): ø10mm tube fitting (6).Exhaust port (EX): ø10mm tube fitting (7).Solenoid valve voltage: 24DC (8).Wire lead-out direction: Lead out from above (9).No. of manifold: 4 (10).Lead-out direction of air-supply & exhaust ports (S & EX): acuum port side (11).acuum switch specification: With 2 switch outputs (1).acuum characteristics: St. 1, St. 2, St. 3: H type St. 4: E type St. 5: H type (2).Nozzle dia.: St. 1, St. 2, St. 3: ø0.7mm St. 4: ø1.0mm St. 5: ø1.2mm.suction solenoid valve type: St. 1, St. 2, St. 3: Double solenoid type (retention type) St. 4, St. 5: Normally closed.acuum port (): St. 1, St. 2, St. 3: ø6mm tube fitting St. 4, St. 5: ø8mm tube fitting (5).Air supply port (S): ø10mm tube fitting (6).Exhaust port (EX): ø10mm tube fitting (7).Solenoid valve type: 24DC (8).Wire lead-out direction: Lead out from above (9).No. of manifold: 5 (10).Lead-out direction of air-supply & exhaust ports (S & EX): acuum port side (11).acuum switch specification: St. 1, St. 2, St. 3: With 2 switch outputs St. 4: Without vacuum switch St. 5: With analog output & 1 switch output Manifold model Mounting unit model L Station No. R St. 1 St. 2 St. 3 St. 4 St. 5 St. 6 St. 7 St. 8 St. 9 St. 10 acuum characteristic (1) K H St. 1 St. 1 E H Nozzle diameter (2) 00 07 10 12 alve type K A B B acuum port () 00 10 10 D24 L 05 A 06 08 08 Air supply port (S) (5) Exhaust port (EX) (6) Solenoid valve voltage (7) Wire lead-out direction (8) No. of manifold (9) Lead out direction of S & EX ports (10) acuum switch specification (11) * If the top-mounting units for St. 1, St. 2 and St. 3 are of the same specifications as in the above example of specification order form, fill up the St. 1 space (uppermost) only, while entering St. 1 in each of the St. 2 and St. 3 grids on the Config. (port pos.) column (1). L side K W A S S R side Air supply port (S) acuum port () Exhaust port (EX) 159

1. External vacuum controller Stand-alone type (1) (2) (5) (6) (7) (10) 2. External vacuum controller manifold (1) (2) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) 3. External vacuum controller manifold (Applicable to model designation for manifold when the specification of each station differs even by one.) (1) (2) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (1).Suction on/off solenoid valve type: Double solenoid type (retention type) (2).acuum port (): ø4mm tube fitting.air supply port (S): ø4mm tube fitting (5).acuum supply port (): ø6mm tube fitting (6).Solenoid valve voltage: 24DC (7).Wire lead-out direction: Lead out from above (10).acuum switch specification: With 2 switch outputs (1).Suction on/off solenoid valve type: Double solenoid type (retention type) (2).acuum port (): ø4mm tube fitting.air supply port (S): ø8mm tube fitting.exhaust port (EX): ø8mm tube fitting (5).acuum supply port (): ø10mm tube fitting (6).Solenoid valve voltage: 24DC (7).Wire lead-out direction: Lead out from above (8).No. of manifold: 4 (9).Lead-out direction of air-supply, exhaust, & vacuum supply port (S, EX, ): acuum port side (10).acuum switch specification: With 2 switch outputs (1).Suction on/off solenoid valve type: St. 1, St. 2, St. 3: Double solenoid type (retention type) St. 4, St. 5: Normally closed (2).acuum port (): St. 1, St. 2, St. 3: ø6mm tube fitting St. 4, St. 5: ø8mm tube fitting.air supply port (S): ø10mm tube fitting.exhaust port (EX): ø10mm tube fitting (5).acuum supply port (): ø10mm tube fitting (6).Solenoid valve voltage: 24DC (7).Wire lead-out direction: Lead out from above (8).No. of manifold: 5 (9).Lead-out direction of air-supply, exhaust, & vacuum supply port (S, EX, ): acuum port side (10).acuum switch specification: St. 1, St. 2, St. 3: With 2 switch outputs St. 4: Without vacuum switch St. 5: With analog output & 1 switch output Manifold model Mounting unit model L St. 1 St. 2 St. 3 St. 4 St. 5 St. 6 St. 7 St. 8 St. 9 R St. 10 Station No. acuum characteristic (1) K A St. 1 St. 1 B B acuum port () (2) 00 10 10 10 D24 L 05 A 06 08 08 Air supply port (S) Exhaust port (EX) acuum supply port () (5) Solenoid valve voltage (6) Wire lead-out direction (7) No. of manifold (8) Lead out direction of S, EX, ports (9) acuum switch specification (10) * If the top-mounting units for St. 1, St. 2 and St. 3 are of the same specifications as in the above example of specification order form, fill up the St. 1 space (uppermost) only, while entering St. 1 in each of the St. 2 and St. 3 grids on the Config. (port pos.) column (1). L side K W A S Exhaust port (EX) S R side acuum supply port () Air supply port (S) acuum port () 160

To: ISCO From: Signature: Name (rint): Order No.: Date: Desiring Delivery Date: Quantity: units Manifold model Mounting unit model acuum Nozzle characteristic diameter (1) (2) L St. 1 St. 2 St. 3 St. 4 St. 5 St. 6 St. 7 St. 8 St. 9 R St. 10 Station No. alve type Manifold model Mounting unit model L St. 1 St. 2 St. 3 St. 4 St. 5 St. 6 St. 7 St. 8 St. 9 R St. 10 Station No. acuum characteristic (1) acuum port () (2) Air supply port (S) acuum port () Air supply port (S) (5) Exhaust port (EX) (6) Solenoid valve voltage (7) Wire lead-out direction (8) No. of manifold (9) Lead out direction of S & EX ports (10) Exhaust port (EX) acuum supply port () (5) Solenoid valve voltage (6) Wire lead-out direction (7) No. of manifold (8) acuum switch specification (11) Lead out direction of S, EX, ports (9) * Refer to the Designation examples provided in the foregoing to make entries into the specification order form. * Make photocopies of this page. * Use a different form as required if specifications differ. acuum switch specification (10) 161

The products listed in this page are ECO-friendly products. * lease refer to page 4 for the details of ECO-friendly products. J - 08- L J - 08- S J - S- L J - S- S J - 08- L- J - 08- S- J - S- L- J - S- S- Cautions *1. For, please select a vacuum characteristic. *2. For, please select a nozzle diameter. *3. For, please select a solenoid valve type for suction. *4. For, please select a vacuum port size. *5. For, please select an air supply port size. *6. For, please select a solenoid valve voltage. *7. For, please select a vacuum switch type. *8. Build-to-order production ackage specifi cation 1 pc. in a bag J - - L J - - S J - - L- J - - S- Cautions *1. For, please select a suction solenoid valve type. *2. For, please select a vacuum port size. *3. For, please select an air supply port size. *4. For, please select a vacuum supply port size. *5. For, please select a solenoid valve voltage. *6. For, please select a vacuum switch type. *7. Build-to-order production ackage specifi cation 1 pc. in a bag 162

The products listed in this page are ECO-friendly products. * lease refer to page 4 for the details of ECO-friendly products. 2 units 3 units 4 units 5 units 6 units 7 units 8 units 9 units 10 units No. of manifold acuum generator ø4mm joint block J020A940 acuum generator ø6mm joint block J020A960 External vacuum controller ø4 ø4mm joint block External vacuum controller ø4 ø6mm joint block External vacuum controller ø6 ø6mm joint block J020A944 J020A946 J020A966 ø4mm Quick-fi tting CJC09-04 ø6mm Quick-fi tting CJC09-06 ø8mm Quick-fi tting CJC09-08 ackage specifi cation 1 pc. in a bag Filter element for vacuum units : GFE10 : JFF Silencer element for ejectors : SEE0602 : JEF Element JEF Silencer element for generator SEE0602 GFE10 Filter element for vacuum units JFF ackage specifi cation 10 pcs. in a bag 163

Be sure to read the following instructions before selecting and using the ISCO devices. Also read the detailed instructions for individual series. Warnings: 1. Where there is a danger of work dropping, provide some drop prevention means to assure safety. 2. Avoid use where there are constant pressures of 0.1Ma (14.5psi) or above in the vacuum circuit. Since the vacuum devices are not of explosion-proof structure, such use may cause damage to the device bodies. 3. Watch out for the drop of vacuum due to faulty air supply or power supply. Reduced suction may cause the drop of work. Therefore, take an adequate protective measure. 4. Where two or more pads are used with a single ejector in vacuum circuit, defective suction of one pad may cause the drop of vacuum at the other pad(s). 5. Avoid such usage as may stop up the exhaust port of the ejector or raise exhaust resistance. Such careless usage may cause the loss or drop of vacuum. 6. Do not use the vacuum devices in an atmosphere containing corrosive gas, inflammable gas, explosive gas, chemicals, seawater or vapor. Never allow the vacuum system to suck in such substances. 7. rovide a protective cover where the equipment is exposed to sunshine. 8. Carry out periodic maintenance and checks of the silencer element of the ejector and the filter element of the vacuum filter. A clogged element may cause performance drop or trouble. 9. Replace the element after gaining a full knowledge of the element of the vacuum generator. 10. Install the piping by checking the ports of the ejector in the manual and by the marking on the body. Mistaken piping may cause damage to the device body. 11. Use clean supplying air free from drainage or dirt for ejector. Also, never supply lubricated air. Impurities or oil contained in compressed air may cause malfunction or performance drop. 12. Do not give excessive tension or bending to lead wire. Disconnection may result. 13. Tighten the lock nut, in any, on the product securely with your hand and not with any tool. Tightening with a tool may cause damage to the lock nut or the device body. Also, incomplete tightening may cause a loose lock nut or inaccurate initial setting. 14. Do not subject the product with a rotatable resin body to forcible swinging or rotation. Damage to the resin body or leakage may result. 15. Do not flow excessive air or dried air. Rubber degradation or oil may cause malfunctions. 16. Do not use the equipment in locations where they can be exposed to water drops, oil drops, dust, etc. They may cause malfunctions. In case they are used under the conditions, prepare protect measures. 17. Do not use the equipment in locations with inflammable or explosive gas, fluid or atmosphere. Fire or explosion may occur. 18. Do not use the equipment in atmosphere of corrosive gas, chemicals, seawater, water and steam. These applications may cause trouble to equipment. 19. Do not wash or paint products with water or solvent. 20. Avoid the use of equipment where they are exposed to excessive vibration or shocks. Such use may cause malfunction or trouble. Cautions : 1. The specified supply pressure to the ejector is that during ejector operation. Secure the specified level in consideration of pressure drop. If the specified level is not met, then the ejector may emit an abnormal noise at certain supply pressures and become unstable, affecting the sensor and other parts adversely. 2. In selecting the piping and equipment, take into account that the effective sectional area on the supply pressure side of the ejector should be about three times the sectional area of the nozzle diameter. Inadequate supply flow may result in performance drop. 3. rovide the vacuum-side piping as short as possible and with the bore as large as possible. If the piping is long or the bore is small, the responce time at suction or release may become longer and the necessary suction flow may not be achieved. 4. Connect the vacuum switch or the ejector with vacuum switch as close to the end of the vacuum piping as possible. With long distance between the vacuum switch and the end of vacuum piping, the flow resistance may become large and the vacuum at the sensor may be high even during the non-suction interval. This will cause malfunction of the vacuum switch. 5. In handling the joints, observe the instructions in "Common Safety Instructions for Quick-Fitting Joints" (For installation and removal of the screwed-on type, refer to "4. Notes on Installation" and "5. Notes on Removal".) 6. In handling the electronic vacuum switch (sensor), observe the "Common Safety Instructions" and "Detailed Safety Instructions" for the pressure sensors and the pressures sensors with digital indication of the control sereis. 7. In handling the mechanical vacuum switch (sensor), observe the "Common Safety Instructions for mechanical vacuum switches". 8. The filter clear cover is polycarbonate, so avoid use in an atmosphere or location containing chemicals (see table below). Names of Chemicals Thinner Carbon tetrachloride Choloroform Acetate Aniline Cyclohexane Trichloroethylene Suphuric acid Lactic acid Water soluble cutting oil (alkaline) * There are chemicals other than listed above that can not be used. lease contact ISCO for information. 136

This Safety Instructions aim to prevent injuries to human bodies and damage to properties by requiring proper use of ISCO devices. Also the relevant requirements of ISO 4414 and JIS B8370 must be observed. ISO 4414: neumatic fluid power Recomendations for the application of equipment to transmission and control systems. JIS B 8370: General standards for pneumatic systems Safety instructions are classified into "Danger", "Warning" and "Caution", depending on the degree of danger or damage involved when the safety instructions are not complied with in handling the equipment. Danger : Failure to heed the warning of apparent danger may result in death or serious injuries. Warning : Failure to heed the warning of conditionally dangerous situations may result in death or serious injuries. Caution : Failure to heed the warning of conditionally dangerous situations may result in minor or not too serious injuries or damage to properties. Warning : 1. Make a selection of pneumatic equipment. (1) Well knowledgeable and experienced persons such as a pneumatic system designer or who is in charge of deciding specification should select pneumatic equipment. (2) The applicable conditions of the products in this catalogue are diverse. Therefore, judge the conformity of systems with required analysis or tests by system designers or persons who is in charge of deciding specifications. The guarantee of initial performance and safety of the system is on responsibility of the person who decides specifications. Hereafter, examine all the specification with updated products catalogues and technical documents in order to avoid malfunctions of equipment, and then develop systems. 2. Handle pneumatic equipment with enough knowledge and experience. (1) Mishandling of compressed air is dangerous. Conduct assembly, operation and maintenance of devises with pneumatic equipment by persons with enough knowledge and experience. 3. Do not operate and remove the equipment until safety is confirmed. (1) Conduct inspection and maintenance of equipment after confirming fail-proof measures of work pieces or runaway-proof device are properly working. (2) When removing equipment, make sure that above safety measures are conducted. Then, stop air supply and electric source of equipment making sure the pressure inside the system is zero before removing equipment. When re-activate equipment, make sure safety measures against fly-out are taken and re-activate equipment with care. * Safety Instructions are subject to change without advance notice. 13

ISCO products are designed and manufactured for use with general industrial machinery and equipment. Therefore be sure to observe the following safety instructions: Danger Warning : 1. Avoid the following uses for ISCO devices: (1) Use under conditions not specified for the device (2) Use in any outdoor environment Use in locations where the device is exposed to excessive vibration or shocks Use in locations where the device is exposed to any corrosive gas, inflammable gas, chemicals, seawater, or vapor. * Certain ISCO devices, however, can be used in environments as described above. Therefore check on the specifications for the use of individual devices. 2. Do not disassemble or remodel the ISCO devices in such a way as may affect the basic structure, performance or function of them. 3. Never touch the release ring of the Quick-Fitting Joint when there is pressure working on it. Touching may release the ring, which in turn may cause the tube to fall out. 4. Avoid too frequent switching of air pressure. Otherwise the device body may heat up to cause burns on you. 5. Do not allow tension, twist or bending forces to act on the joints. Undue forces may damage the joint body. 6. For applications in which the threaded side or the tube connection side is subject to vibration, use Rotary Joints, High Rotary Joints or Multi-Circuit Rotary Blocks only. Swinging or rotation may damage the joint body. 7. For applications with hot water of 60 C (140 F) or above or thermal oil, use no other joints than Die Temperature Control Fitting, Tube Fitting Stainless SUS316, Tube Fitting Stainless SUS316 Compression Fitting, and All Brass Compression Fitting. Heat or hydolysis may damage the joint body. 8. For applications in which the scattering of static electricity or charging must be prevented, use no other joints than EG Joints. Static electricity may cause system malfunction or trouble. 9. Never use joint other than Tube Fitting Spatter or Tube Fitting Brass where they are exposed to spatter. Otherwise can cause fire. 10. Carry out maintenance and checks of equipment only after turning power off, shutting fluid off and making certain that the pressure in the piping has dropped to zero. lease conduct maintenance after confirming following points. (1) Make sure that maintenance is safe for all the systems involving ISCO products. (2) When re-activate equipment after maintenance, make sure safety measures against fly-out are taken and re-activate equipment with care. lease secure space for maintenance when the circuit is designed. 11. When the fluid is admitted to the equipment and if there is a possibility to cause damage to it due to leakage, conduct safety measures such as protect cover beforehand. Caution : 1. Do not use ISCO devices with the following equipment: (1) Equipment used for the sustenance or control of people's health or lives (2) Equipment used for the movement or transport of people Equipment used specifically to ensure safety : 1. In installing the piping, be sure to remove dust or drainage from within the piping. Dust or drainage left unremoved may enter other equipment, thus causing troubles. 2. When using an ultrasoft tube to connect to a Quick-Fitting Joint, be sure to use an insert ring in the bore of the tube. Otherwise the tube may fall out to cause leakage. 3. When you use tubes of brands other than ours, be sure to confirm that the outside diameter of the tubes satisfies the tolerance specified Table 1. Table 1. Tube O.D. Tolerance mm size Nylon tube Urethane tube ø1.8mm ±0.05mm ø3mm ±0.15mm ø4mm ±0.1mm ±0.15mm ø6mm ±0.1mm ±0.15mm ø8mm ±0.1mm ±0.15mm ø10mm ±0.1mm ±0.15mm ø12mm ±0.1mm ±0.15mm ø16mm ±0.1mm ±0.15mm inch size Nylon tube Urethane tube ø 1 /8 ±0.0039in. ±0.0059in. ø 5 /32 +0.0039in. ±0.0059in. ø 3 /16 ±0.0039in. ±0.0059in. ø 1 /4 ±0.0039in. ±0.0059in. ø 5 /16 +0.0039in. ±0.0059in. ø 3 /8 ±0.0039in. ±0.0059in. ø 1 /2 ±0.0039in. ±0.0059in. ø 5 /8 ±0.0039in. ±0.0059in. 14

4. Cautions on the fitting of tube (1) Make certain that the end of the tube is cut at right angles, the tube surface is free from flaws, and the tube is not deformed into an ellipse. (2) When fitting a tube, insert the tube to the tube end completely as drawings shown below to prevent leakage. Tube end : GOOD Release-ring : NG Tube Lock claws Sealing: Elastic-sleeve Tube is not inserted fully to tube end. On completion of fitting, make certain that the tube does not come out at your pulling. 5. Cautions on the release of tube (1) Before releasing the tube, make certain that the pressure inside the tube is zero. (2) ush the release ring fully inside and pull out the tube. Unless you push it completely in, the tube may not come out and scrapings of tube may be left inside the joint. 6. Cautions on the installation of joint body (1) When installing the joint body, tighten it with a proper tool, using the outside or inside hexagon. (2) In tightening the screw, use the tightening torque recommended in Table 3. Use of a torque higher than the recommended level may damage thread or deform gasket, thus causing leaks. Use of a torque lower than the recommended level may cause loose screw and leakage. With the joint whose piping direction will not change after tightening, make adjustment within the recommended range of tightening torques. Table 3. Tightening Torque, Sealock Color and Gasket Material Thread type Thread size Tightening torque Sealock color Gasket material M3 0.5 0.7N m (0.52lbf ft) M5 0.8 1.0 ~ 1.5N m (0.74 ~ 1.11lbf ft) n/a SUS304, NBR M6 1.0 2.0 ~ 2.7N m (1.48 ~ 1.99lbf ft) Metric thread M3 0.5 0.5 ~ 0.6N m (0.37 ~ 0.44lbf ft) M5 0.8 1.0 ~ 1.5N m (0.74 ~ 1.11lbf ft) M6 0.75 0.8 ~ 1.0N m (0.59 ~ 0.74lbf ft) n/a OM (olyacetal) M8 0.75 1.0 ~ 2.0N m (0.74 ~ 1.48lbf ft) R1/8 7 ~ 9N m (5.16 ~ 6.64lbf ft) Taper pipe thread R1/4 12 ~ 14N m (8.85 ~ 10.33lbf ft) R3/8 22 ~ 24N m (16.23 ~ 17.70lbf ft) White n/a R1/2 28 ~ 30N m (20.65 ~ 22.13lbf ft) Unified thread No. 10-32UNF 1.0 ~ 1.5N m (0.74 ~ 1.11lbf ft) n/a SUS304, NBR 1/16-28NT 7 ~ 9N m (5.16 ~ 6.64lbf ft) 1/8-27NT 7 ~ 9N m (5.16 ~ 6.64lbf ft) National ipe Thread Taper 1/4-18NT 12 ~ 14N m (8.85 ~ 10.33lbf ft) (American standard) 3/8-18NT 22 ~ 24N m (16.23 ~ 17.70lbf ft) Gray n/a 1/2-14NT 28 ~ 30N m (20.65 ~ 22.13lbf ft) Recommended tightening torque for silencer Thread Type Thread Size Tightening Torque M5 0.8 Metric thread M6 1.0 M10 1.0 1/6 turn after hand-tightening G1/8 arallele pipe thread G1/4 G3/8 1/2 ~ 1 turn after hand-tightening G1/2 7. Cautions on the removal of joint body (1) When removing the joint body, loosen it with a proper tool, using the outside or inside hexagon. (2) Remove sealant sticking to the thread on the mating equipment. The sealant left sticking may enter the perpheral equipment and cause trouble. 8. Clean-room package option * The product is washed by clean air after assemblying in the normal assembly process as same condition as standard specification model. Then, it is packed in ISO class 6 clean-room. 15