MPA-CPI-VI

Product Description
The Festo MPA-CPI-VI is a highly expandable and modular valve terminal designed for universal automation applications, featuring high-performance valves in a sturdy metal housing with robust metal linking . This valve terminal supports the combination of two different valve sizes (10 mm and 20 mm) and communicates via a serial CPI fieldbus connection through CPX, enabling up to 128 pneumatic valves per terminal . With an impressive IP67 protection rating and ATEX Zone 2 certification, the MPA-CPI-VI delivers reliable pneumatic control for demanding industrial environments.

Key Features & Advantages:

• Highly Expandable & Modular Design: The internal communication system saves engineering effort, allowing up to 128 pneumatic valves per terminal with serial linking for excellent communication 

• Sturdy Metal Housing & Metal Linking: High-performance valves are housed in a robust metal construction with metal linking between modules, providing exceptional mechanical strength and durability 

• Two Valve Sizes Can Be Combined: Supports 10 mm and 20 mm valve sizes on the same terminal, enabling optimized flow capacity selection per valve position (360 l/min at 10 mm, 700 l/min at 20 mm) 

• Fieldbus Connection via CPX: CPI fieldbus interface provides seamless integration into higher-level control systems, with connection cables available in lengths of 0.25 m, 0.5 m, 2 m, 5 m, and 8 m 

• High Valve Position Capacity: Accommodates up to 32 valve positions with up to 9 independent pressure zones, providing exceptional scalability for large-scale pneumatic control systems 

• Extensive Valve Function Range: Supports 11 different valve functions including 5/2 monostable/bistable, 5/3 variants (pressurized, exhausted, closed), 3/2 normally open/closed, 2x3/2, and 2/2 configurations 

• IP67 Protection Class: Provides dust-tight protection and protection against temporary immersion, suitable for demanding industrial conditions and washdown environments 

• No Corrosion Stress Construction: Rated with Corrosion Resistance Class CRC 0 (no corrosion stress), ensuring exceptional durability for use in harsh industrial environments 

• ATEX Zone 2 Certification: Certified for potentially explosive gas atmospheres with II 3G Ex nA IIC T4 X Gc rating, suitable for chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical hazardous areas . Explosive ambient temperature range: -5°C to +50°C

• Vacuum Capable: Suitable for vacuum applications down to -0.9 bar, expanding usability across a wide range of industrial scenarios requiring negative pressure handling 

• Internal or External Pilot Air Supply: Supports both internal and external pilot air supply configurations (3-8 bar), allowing flexible system design based on application requirements 

• LED Status Indication: Features LED signal status display on each valve for visual indication of switching status, facilitating easy system troubleshooting and real-time monitoring 

• 24V DC Operation with Wide Tolerance: Nominal 24 V DC operating voltage with ±25% permissible voltage fluctuation, ensuring reliable operation across industrial power supply variations 

• High Flow Rates: Delivers standard nominal flow rates of 360 l/min at 10 mm, 550 l/min at 14 mm, and 700 l/min at 20 mm valve sizes 

• Multiple Pneumatic Working Port Options: Supports G1/8, QS-3/16, QS-4, QS-6, QS-8, QS-1/4, QS-5/16, and M7 connections for compatibility with standard fittings 

• c UL us & RCM Certified: Carries c UL us - Recognized (OL) and RCM compliance mark certifications, ensuring safety and reliability for North American and international industrial applications 

• CE and RoHS Compliant: Meets EU EMC Directive, EU Explosion Protection Directive (ATEX), and RoHS requirements, ensuring environmental compliance 

• Piston Gate Valve & Poppet Valve Design: Features piston gate valve or poppet valve with return spring construction, providing reliable operation and long service life 

• Flat Plate Silencer: Includes flat plate silencer at one end for noise reduction during exhaust air discharge 

• Wide Operating Temperature Range: Operates reliably from -5°C to 50°C for both ambient and media temperatures, with storage temperature from -20°C to 40°C 

• 90% Relative Humidity Capability: Maximum relative humidity of 90% at 40°C, suitable for humid environments 

• Oil Lubrication Option: Operation with oil lubrication possible, though continued lubrication is required thereafter 

Technical Specifications:

Brand: Festo

Model: MPA-CPI-VI

Product No.: 546280

Product Type: Valve Terminal / Pneumatic Valve Manifold

Type Code: MPA-CPI-VI

Terminal Type: 32

Valve Sizes Supported: 10 mm, 14 mm, 20 mm

Max. Number of Valve Positions: 32

Max. Number of Pressure Zones: 9

Max. Number of Pneumatic Valves (with serial linking): 128

Standard Nominal Flow Rate: 360 l/min (10 mm), 550 l/min (14 mm), 700 l/min (20 mm)

Operating Pressure: -0.9 bar to 10 bar

Vacuum Suitability: Yes

Operating Medium: Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]

Media Note: Operation with oil lubrication possible (required for further use thereafter)

Corrosion Resistance Class (CRC): 0 – No corrosion stress

Degree of Protection: IP65 / IP67

Ambient Temperature: -5°C to 50°C

Media Temperature: -5°C to 50°C

Storage Temperature: -20°C to 40°C

Relative Air Humidity: Max. 90% at 40°C

ATEX Certification: II 3G Ex nA IIC T4 X Gc (Zone 2 gas)

Explosive Ambient Temperature Range: -5°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C

CE Marking: EU EMC Directive, EU Explosion Protection Directive (ATEX)

c UL us Certification: Recognized (OL)

RCM Mark: Yes

KC Certification: KC EMC

Valve Functions Available: 5/2 monostable, 5/2 bistable, 5/3 pressurized, 5/3 exhausted, 5/3 closed, 3/2 normally closed, 3/2 normally open, 2x3/2 normally closed, 2x3/2 normally open, 2x3/2 open/closed monostable, 2/2 normally closed

Valve Design: Piston gate valve, Poppet valve with return spring

Sealing Principle: Soft

Reset Method: Mechanical spring

Pilot Air Supply: Internal or External

Pilot Pressure: 3 bar to 8 bar

Electrical Actuation: Fieldbus (CPI via CPX)

Electrical I/O System: No

Nominal Operating Voltage DC: 24 V

Permissible Voltage Fluctuation: ±25%

Signal Status Display: LED per valve

Flat Plate Silencer: At one end

Valve Manifold Design: Modular – pneumatic valve sizes can be mixed (10 mm and 20 mm)

Pneumatic Working Port Options: G1/8, QS-3/16, QS-4, QS-6, QS-8, QS-1/4, QS-5/16, M7

Type of Mounting: H-rail (EN 60715), Wall mounting

Material Note: RoHS-compliant

Country of Origin: Germany

Compatible Accessories (from Festo):

Connection Cables (CPI): KVI-CP-3-WS-WD-0.25 (0.25 m), KVI-CP-3-WS-WD-0.5 (0.5 m), KVI-CP-3-WS-WD-2 (2 m), KVI-CP-3-WS-WD-5 (5 m), KVI-CP-3-WS-WD-8 (8 m) 

Electrical Interface Modules: VMPA-CPI-EPL-E, VMPA-CPI-EPL-G, VMPA-CPI-EPL-EU, VMPA-CPI-EPL-GU 

Housing Assemblies: MPA-CPI-VI-S, MPA-CPI-VI-T, MPA-CPI-VI-V, MPA-CPI-VI-X 

Electronic Modules: VMPA1-FB-EMS-8, VMPA1-FB-EMG-8, VMPA2-FB-EMS-4, VMPA2-FB-EMG-4 

Valves VMPA1 (for 10/14 mm): VMPA1-M1H-M-PI, VMPA1-M1H-J-PI, VMPA1-M1H-B-PI, VMPA1-M1H-G-PI, VMPA1-M1H-E-PI, VMPA1-M1H-K-PI, VMPA1-M1H-N-PI, VMPA1-M1H-H-PI, VMPA1-M1H-D-PI, VMPA1-M1H-X-PI, VMPA1-M1H-W-PI, VMPA1-M1H-I-PI 

Valves VMPA2 (for 20 mm): VMPA2-M1H-M-PI, VMPA2-M1H-J-PI, VMPA2-M1H-B-PI 

ATEX Special Conditions for Use (Marking X):

• Install device in enclosure with minimum IP54 protection according to EN 60079-0/EN 60079-15 

• Do not disconnect or open under voltage 

• Prevent separation of plug connectors or housing parts through enclosure with special lock 

• Use cable strain relief before all plugs 

• Prevent electrostatic charging of housing through suitable installation measures 

• Ambient temperature: -5°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C 

• Protect device from UV radiation 

• Protect device from any shock loading 

Ideal For:
Industrial automation systems requiring CPI fieldbus communication (via CPX), applications needing up to 32 valve positions with up to 9 pressure zones, systems requiring IP67 washdown protection, potentially explosive atmospheres ATEX Zone 2 (gas), chemical processing facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor production, automotive assembly lines, packaging machinery, material handling systems, vacuum handling applications (-0.9 to 10 bar), cleanroom environments, and large-scale pneumatic control systems requiring up to 128 valves through serial linking.

Why Choose Festo MPA-CPI-VI Valve Terminal?
Engineered by Festo with highly expandable modular design supporting up to 128 valves through CPI serial linking, high-performance valves in sturdy metal housing with metal linking, combination of 10 mm and 20 mm valve sizes on one terminal, flow rates from 360-700 l/min, IP67 protection, CRC 0 corrosion resistance, ATEX Zone 2 certification (II 3G Ex nA IIC T4 X Gc), vacuum capability down to -0.9 bar, 32 valve positions with 9 pressure zones, extensive valve function options (11 configurations), internal or external pilot air supply, LED status indication, 24V DC operation with ±25% tolerance, multiple pneumatic connection options (G1/8, QS push-in fittings, M7), c UL us, RCM, KC, and CE certifications, RoHS compliance, and German engineering quality, this valve terminal delivers reliable, flexible, and expandable pneumatic control for demanding industrial automation applications.

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