VPPE-3-1-1/8-...-E1 Proportional pressure regulating valve ..................

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(LED-Display) 5.1 Recommended parameter sets

....................................................... Note ....................................................... Note The valves in all pressure variants are set at the factory
with Preset 2.
• Installation and commissioning may only be The position of the pneumatic connections depends on
performed in accordance with the operating the variant ordered. Preset Preset
instructions and by qualified personnel. recommendation
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1 2 3
4.3 Electrical
1 Application and function Consuming device volumes < 0.5 l ~ 0.5 l > 0.5 l
The VPPE-... is designed to control pressure proportion- ....................................................... Note
ately to a specified setpoint value.
Make sure that the cable is laid as follows:
Replacement of manually adjustable pressure regulators 5.2 VPPE display and meaning
– not squashed
by remotely, electrically adjustable regulators, to have Notes on the following table:
– not bent
different machine parameters available quickly and auto- Preset, control behaviour:
– not stretched.
matically, for example. You can select the desired factory parameter set in the
Operating instructions Festo AG & Co. KG menu on the VPPE (Pr1, Pr2, Pr3).
Postfach
D-73726 Esslingen Dis- Meaning Description
Pin 5
Phone: play
+49/711/347-0
Setpoint value
www.festo.de [An] Analogue Output: Analogue
Setpoint value
[bAr] bar Pressure unit
• Use accessories from Festo (see “Accessories”):
Supply port – plug socket with cable [Eco] ECO mode Display switch-off (adjustable)
Original: de Venting Pressure or
[Frc] Force Manual setpoint input
output – socket cable, ready-to-use.
0909a 749 698 This ensures that the specified protection class IP65 [HY] Hysteresis Spread, switch difference
and EMC are achieved.
[in] Setpoint value When  key is pressed (1 sec.), [in]
2 Variants of the VPPE-... appears. When the key is released,
the setpoint value is displayed.
.................................................. Warning Type code of the VPPE-...
...................................................... Note [Loc] Lock Input blocked with Pin code

For electrical isolation of operating voltage: To ensure EMC safety, the device must be earthed as [n.Hi] Switch normally Contact (normally closed)
VPPE - 3 - 1 - 1/8 - 6 - 010 - E1T follows: closed
• Use only power units which guarantee reliable
• Use the earth terminal (see Fig. 1). [n.Lo] Switch normally Contact (normally open)
electrical isolation of the operating voltage as per
1 2 3 • Use the following earthing accessories (included in open
IEC/DIN EN 60204-1. Observe also the general
delivery):
requirements for PELV power circuits as per IEC/DIN [OFS] Offset Zero point lift (output pressure
Item Features Meaning – Self-cutting screw without setpoint value)
EN 60204-1.
1 Pressure regulation range: – Flat plug
[out] Actual value When  key is pressed (1 sec.), [out]
2 0.02 … 2.0 bar – Contact disc appears. When the key is released,
Switch power packs are permitted, providing they 6 0.06 … 6.0 bar the actual value is displayed.
guarantee reliable isolation in accordance with 10 0.1 … 10.0 bar
EN 60950/VDE 0805. • Connect the circuitry of the VPPE-... as show in the [PA] Kilo pascal Pressure unit (in KPa !)
2 Setpoint specification:
010 0 … 10 V (voltage) circuit diagram. Preferably use cable from Festo.
420 4 … 20 mA (current) [Pin] Pin code Enter value for locking (1 … 999)

3 4 5 3 Control unit: E1 7-segment LED display 5 [Pr1] Preset 1 (see section 5.1)
Type: ...E1 Type of mounting: T Supply manifold mounting
[Pr2] Preset 2 (see section 5.1)
2 6
3 Conditions of use 4 3 [Pr3] Preset 3 (see section 5.1)
General conditions for the correct and safe use of the [PSi] psi Pressure unit
product, which must be observed at all times:
• Observe the specified limits (e.g. for pressures, 1 2 [rES] Reset Switch on device with pressed
7 (factory setting)  +  + Edit keys. Observe the
temperatures and electric voltage). instruction in chapter 10.
• Make sure there is a supply of correctly prepared
8 compressed air in accordance with the specifications on [rnG] Range Pressure range adjustment
PIN no. Colour 1) VPPE
the medium Technical specifications. [Snr] Display series Switch on device with pressed
1 • Please observe the prevailing ambient conditions. 1 brown +24 VDC number  + Edit keys: Series number is
9 displayed to 6 places, first [xxx.] than
• Please comply with national and local safety laws and 2 white Analogue input – setpoint value / – w [xxx], alternating approx. 2 sec.
aJ regulations.
aB 3 blue GND [SOF] Display software Switch on device with pressed
• Remove all transport packing, such as protective wax, version  + Edit keys: Software version
aA foils, caps, cardboard boxes (with exception of the 4 black Analogue input + setpoint value / + w appears
covers in the pneumatic connections). (0 … 10 V or 4 … 20 mA)
[SP] Switching point (see section 5.3)
The individual materials can be stored in containers for 5 grey Switch output (24 V) or
recycling purposes. analogue output (0 … 10 V or 4 … 20 mA) [SP.H] Switching point high Top switching point (see section 5.3)
Type: ...E1T 5 6 3 + actual value / XOUT
• Slowly pressurize the complete system.
[SP.L] Switching point low Bottom switching point
2 This will prevent uncontrolled movements from 1) Colour is only valid for accessory cable from Festo (see section 5.3)
occurring.
[SP.O.] Set point ok Setpoint value reached
7 • Note the warnings and instructions (see section 5.3)
– on the product
– in these operating instructions. 5 Commissioning [unL] Unlock Lock removed
• Use the product in its original state without undertaking Threshold value (see section 5.3)
8 any modifications. ...................................................... Note comparator
4 4 • The VPPE-... interprets setpoint signals less than Window comparator (see section 5.3)
0.1 V as 0 V and setpoint signals less than 4.16 mA
4 Fitting [._..] ECO mode activated After x seconds (adjustable), a line
1 aA as 4 mA. In this case, the output pressure is set to moves through the display [._..]
0 bar through activation of the ventilation valve.
9 4.1 Mechanical As a result, a clear valve condition is assured at
• Handle the VPPE-... with care so that the electrical w = 0.
aB aJ connection is not damaged. • Safety position:
Such damage reduces the operational reliability. In case of setpoint cable break of the voltage variant,
• Make sure there is sufficient space for the cable the output pressure is set to 0 bar. In case of setpoint
connection and tube couplings. This avoids breakage of cable break of the current variant, or in case of loss
the connecting cable. of power supply, the output pressure remains uncon-
1 Supply port (1)
trolled. Leakage produces a change in pressure in the
2 Electrical connection
long term.
3 Status LED (green)
4 Earth terminal, external (front and back side) • Connect the VPPE-... with a setpoint signal.
5 Operating key upwards (UP) The VPPE has a so-called “differential input”. The
6 LED display setpoint signal is applied to the contact Pin 2 and Pin 4,
7 Operating key downwards (DOWN) whereby the lower potential must be connected to
8 Edit key contact Pin 2 and the higher potential to contact Pin 4.
9 Pressure output (2) Contact Pin 2 (– setpoint) can be connected to contact
aJ Venting (3) Pin 3 (GND).
• Apply current to the VPPE-... with direct current
aA Front fastening hole
(Supply voltage UV = 24 VDC ±10 %).
aB Side fastening hole
• Put the VPPE-... as close as possible to the consuming • Pressurise the VPPE-... with a supply pressure (p1) at
device. This leads to improved control precision annd least 1 bar higher than the maximum desired output
Fig. 1
shorter response times. pressure. A proportional output pressure (p2) is set
• Push two screws (M4) into the side mounting holes aB automatically.
or the front mounting holes aA (see Fig. 1),
max. torque: 2 Nm.
• Fasten the VPPE-... in the intended location. The following output pressure range is then assigned to
the setpoint signal range 0 … 10 V or 4 … 20 mA:
4.2 Pneumatic
• Remove the covers on the compressed air connections.
Setpoint
p Output pressure range of the variant
• Attach the pneumatic tubing to the following connec- signal
i l range
tions (see Fig. 1): 2 bar 6 bar 10 bar
– Supply port (1) 1
0 … 10 V or 0.02 … 2 bar 0.06 … 6 bar 0.1 … 10 bar
– Pressure output (2) 9 4 … 20 mA
• Install a silencer at venting (3) (item aJ ) or remove the
exhaust with ducted tubing.
5.3 Configuring the output Menu = main menu selection 7 Care and maintenance 11 Technical specifications
Depending on the variant ordered, the actual vale is [x.xx] = value input (setpoint value/actual value) • Clean the housing of the VPPE-... with a soft cloth only.
Type VPPE-3-1-1/8-...-E1
displayed at the analogue output [An] 0 … 10V or Further in the menu = press Edit key The permitted cleaning agent is a mild soap- water
4 … 20 mA. With flashing display (grey background) = selection solution, max. 50 °C. Design Proportional pressure regulating valve
If a switch output is chosen, the following modes can be option with keys  
selected: Threshold value, window comparator, or SP.O.. Change value [ ... ] = with keys  8 Accessories Mounting position As desired, preferably vertical
Switching points (SP...) and hysteresis (HY) Selection/save value = press Edit key (electronics upward)
The switching point is only active when a switching point ...................................................... Note Medium Filtered, non-lubricated compressed air
or window comparator is active. No. Menu Selection possibility   (filter fineness min. 40 μm), no
You can find product accessories under: condensation allowed
The value of the hysteresis specifies the tolerance in
1 [x.xx]  (1 sec.) = [in]  (1 sec.) = [out] http://www.festo.com/catalog
which the control deviation can move without causing a Pressure ranges 2 bar type 6 bar type 10 bar type
singal change at the output (Pin 5). 2 [Pr...]
– Permitted supply 3 … 4 bar 6 … 8 bar 6 … 11 bar
Setting SP.O. [Pr...] Pr1 Pr2 Pr3 pressure
The SP.O. signal means that the setpoint value has been 9 Eliminating faults
3 [bAr] – Control range 0.02 … 2 bar 0.06 … 6 bar 0.1 … 10 bar
reached in the range (+/-) of the set hysteresis. Fault Possible cause Remedy
[bAr] bAr PA PSI
Supply pressure p1 at least 1 bar above
4 [OFS] VPPE-... No power, Check connection of the output pressure p2
With threshold value comparator setting does not LED does not light 24 VDC power supply
[ ... ] react Standard rated flow see Fig. 2
5 [rnG] No set value voltage Check control unit;
Switching characteristic (normally open) check connection Total leakage in new < 5 l/h
[ ... ] condition
VPPE-... defective Send the device to the
OUT 6 [Frc] 0.00 … 10.0 V (voltage variant) Festo repair service Connections G1/8
4.00 … 20.0 mA (current variant)
Flow volume Connection are Use an alternative Rated width
1 [ ... ] – Pressurisation 5 mm
Hy too low narrowing the flow connection
7 [An] diameter (swivel fittings) – Venting 2.5 mm

[An] SP.O. Pressure Large cylinder volumes – Choose different Protection class IP65 in combination with connector socket
increase too and long tubing length parameter set according to accessories.
0 P SP SP.L HY slow
SP Perm. temp. range
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] Pressure – Break of the supply – Replace supply cable – Surroundings 0 … +60 °C
constant cable (the last output – Storage –10 … +60 °C
Switching characteristic NC (normally closed) [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] – Medium +10 … +50 °C
despite pressure set remains
HY SP.H [n.Lo/ n.Hi] changed intact uncontrolled).
setpoint Slow pressure drop Electrical connection Plug contact M12x1, 5-pin
OUT [ ... ] [ ... ] [n.Lo/ n.Hi] input due to leakage
Permitted supply 24 VDC ±10 %
[ ... ] [ ... ] – Too little supply – Increase supply
pressure p1 pressure voltage
1
Hy [n.Lo/ n.Hi] HY Setpoint value size 0 … +10 V / 4 … 20 mA
[n.Lo/ n.Hi] [ ... ] Input resistor 10 kΩ (voltage)/ 250 Ω (current)

[ ... ] 10 Reset to factory setting Load actual value min. 2 kΩ (voltage)

0 P output max. 500 Ω (current)
SP n.Lo/ n.Hi
Linearity fault max. ±1 % FS (full scale) at 24 VDC and
n.Lo/ n.Hi ...................................................... Note 25 °C
8 [Eco] By resetting to factory setting, the current settings are Residual ripple 10 %
With window comparator setting lost.
[OFF]
– If needed, note down these settings before Vibration and shock
[OFF] [1 … 999] sec. – Vibration Tested as per DIN/IEC 68 / EN 60068
Switching characteristic (normally open) resetting. Part 2-6,
9 [Pin]
Severity class 2
OUT [OFF] – Shock Tested as per DIN/IEC 68 / EN 60068
Reset [rES] returns settings to factory setting. To do this, Part 2-27,
[OFF] [1 … 999] press and hold the following keys “ +  + Edit” and then Severity class 2
1 Hy Hy
Back to switch on the device.
Power consumption max. 4.2 W
no. 1 Then the following parameters are set:
Electromagnetic
Para- Setting / value compatibility
0 P meters – EMC interference See conformity declaration
SP.L SP.H 6 Operation emission and  www.festo.com
x.xx Permanent display (actual value/setpoint value) resistance CE conformity for industrial installations
fulfilled
Switching characteristic NC (normally closed) Pr2 (universal control behaviour)
...................................................... Note
bar bar Materials
OUT • Make sure, when switching off the VPPE-... , that first – housing Al
OFS 000 – cover PA
the set value voltage, then the supply voltage and – seals NBR
finally the supply pressure are switched off. rnG for 10 bar type: 10.0 – lubrication silicon-free
1
Hy Hy for 6 bar type: 6.00
for 2 bar type: 2.00 Weight approx. 390 g
The green status LED lights up when the actual value is Frc Display shows current pressure at pressure output (p2)
equal to or in a range of ±1 % (FS) of the setpoint value.
0 P An Output: Analogue
VPPE-3-1-1/8-2-...
SP.L SP.H Eco OFF
Lock [Loc] – unlock [unL]
If a Pin code was entered with [Pin], [Loc] is shown in the PIN OFF
display and the edit mode is locked via the Pin code.
With setting SP.O. If a flashing [0] appears, enter the correct Pin. After the
correct Pin is entered, [unL] is displayed. If the entry is
Hysteresis incorrect, the VPPE jumps to the basic position.
p [bar]
Actual value

Setpoint value

t
U [V]
SP.O. signal VPPE-3-1-1/8-6-...
t

5.4 Display symbols menu

Notes on the following table:
[x.xx] = pressure display (actual value or setpoint value)
[ ... ] = Enter value (with flashing display)
– The main menu selction can be made in only one
direction with the Selection key .
– Within a menu option, the selection can usually be
made with the  or  key.
– If no selection is made within 10 sec. in the main
menu or 80 sec. within a menu option, the display VPPE-3-1-1/8-10-...
automatically jumps back to the basic position,
exception [Frc].

Fig. 2