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Festo VABF-S6-1-P5A4S1YE-G12-1T1L-PZ Soft-start valve

Festo · Pneumatics · Pneumatic Valves · Germany · festo.com
Part Number
8161609  ·  HS 8481.20
Festo VABF-S6-1-P5A4S1YE-G12-1T1L-PZ Soft-start valve

Festo VABF-S6-1-P5A4S1YE-G12-1T1L-PZ — Soft-start valve, function components. valve function Building up pressure, Exhausting; operating pressure 0.3. 1 MPa (3. 10 bar).

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer part number (MPN)8161609
Type codeVABF-S6-1-P5A4S1YE-G12-1T1L-PZ
EAN / GTIN4052568589158
Product categoryFunction components
Max. positive test pulse with 0 signal2000 µs
Max. negative test pulse with 1 signal1200 µs
Width40 mm
Length155 mm
Grid dimension41 mm
Valve size40 mm
Vibration resistanceTransport application test with severity level 2 to FN 942017-4 and EN 60068-2-6
Shock resistanceShock test with severity level 2 to FN 942017-5 and EN 60068-2-27
Type of actuationElectrical
Sealing principleSoft
Mounting positionAny
Manual overrideDetenting, Self-resetting via electrical control signal
DesignPiston gate valve
Type of resetMechanical spring
Type of pilotingPiloted
Pilot air supplyInternal
Flow directionNon-reversible
Symbol00997590
Valve functionBuilding up pressure, Exhausting
Switching element functionN/C contact
lapUnderlap
Additional functionsHolding current reduction
Signal status displayYellow LED, valve control, Green LED, pressure switch, exhausted status
Switching position sensingVia pressure switch, exhausted status
Operating pressure0.3 ... 1 MPa (3 ... 10 bar)
Pilot pressure0.3 ... 0.8 MPa (3 ... 8 bar)
Switchover pressureNot adjustable, Switching point between 50 - 75% of operating pressure
Suitability for vacuumNo
Standard nominal flow rate ventilation3000 l/min
Standard nominal flow rate for exhaust3300 l/min
Duty cycle100%
Nominal pick-up current per solenoid coil60 mA to 35 ms
Nominal operating voltage DC24 V
Nominal current with current reduction11 mA after 35 ms
Characteristic coil data24 V DC: 1.6 W
Permissible voltage fluctuations+/-10%
Operating mediumCompressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Corrosion resistance class CRC0 - No corrosion stress
LABS (PWIS) conformityVDMA24364 zone III
Storage temperature-20 ... 60 °C
Media temperature-5 ... 50 °C
Relative air humidityMax. 90% at 40 °C
Degree of protectionIP65
Pilot mediumCompressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Ambient temperature-5 ... 50 °C
Mean time to failure (MTTF), subcomponent452 years, pressure switch
Product weight466 g
Switch-off point min.0.05 bar
Switch-on point0.2 bar
Switch-on point max.0.3 bar
Electrical controlMulti-pin
Electrical connectionPlug-in
Sensor connectionPlug, 3-pin, M12x1
Type of mountingOn sub-base
Pneumatic connection, port 3G1/2
Material sealsHNBR, NBR
Material housingWrought aluminium alloy
Material screwsGalvanised steel
Product typePneumatic ISO accessories
Product groupPneumatics
Carbon footprint (EPD)8.8465 kg CO2e per pcs
Country of originGermany
Customs tariff code (EU CN)84812090
HS code8481.20

Properties

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