Product Description
The Festo MPAC-VI is a high-performance modular valve terminal designed for demanding industrial applications, particularly in food and packaging industries requiring washdown capability. This valve terminal supports up to 32 valve positions and 32 independent pressure zones, features a compact 26.8 mm grid dimension, and is constructed with FDA-compliant materials and NSF-H1 grease. With IP65/IP67/IP69k protection and CRC 4 corrosion resistance, the MPAC-VI is engineered for easy cleaning and reliable operation in the most challenging environments.
Key Features & Advantages:
Ultra-High Ingress Protection: Rated IP65, IP67, and IP69k according to IEC/EN 60529, making the valve terminal suitable for washdown environments and even high-pressure, high-temperature cleaning procedures
High Corrosion Resistance: CRC 4 – Particularly high corrosion stress, ensuring exceptional durability in aggressive environments such as food processing, chemical plants, and marine applications
Food Industry Compliance: Constructed with FDA-compliant materials and NSF-H1 grease, suitable for use in food and packaging industry applications meeting EN 1672-2:2009-07 spray zone requirements
High Valve Position Capacity: Accommodates up to 32 valve positions and up to 32 pressure zones, providing exceptional scalability for large-scale pneumatic control systems
Multiple Electrical Connection Options: Available with multi-pin (Sub-D 25 or 44-pin), I-Port, or IO-Link interfaces, providing flexibility for various control system requirements
Reduced Holding Current Technology: Features current reduction after pick-up (50 mA for 20 ms, then only 10 mA holding current), significantly lowering power consumption and heat generation
Compact 26.8 mm Grid Dimension: Optimized for high-density valve mounting in space-constrained automation equipment while maintaining easy access for maintenance
Modular and Expandable Design: Valve manifold structure is modular and expandable, allowing easy system modification, expansion, or reconfiguration as application requirements change
Vacuum Capable: Suitable for vacuum operation down to -0.9 bar, expanding usability across a wide range of industrial scenarios requiring negative pressure handling
High Flow Capacity: Delivers 780 l/min standard nominal flow rate at 14 mm valve size, ensuring efficient pneumatic operation for demanding applications
LED Status Indication: Each solenoid coil features an LED for visual indication of switching status, facilitating easy system troubleshooting
Detenting Manual Override: Each valve includes a latching manual override (push-button type, max. 25 N actuation force) for maintenance and setup without electrical control signals
Internal or External Pilot Air Supply: Supports both internal (3-8 bar, derived from port 1) and external pilot air supply configurations, allowing flexible system design based on application requirements
Redundant Sealing System: Features a redundant sealing system ensuring long-term reliability even in demanding environments
Spool Valve Design: Built around robust piston spool/piston gate valve construction with soft sealing principle, providing reliable long-term performance and extended service life
Multiple Valve Function Options: Available in extensive valve functions including 5/3 exhausted/closed/pressurized, 5/2 monostable/bistable, 3/2 closed/open, 2x3/2, and 2/2 configurations
UL and RCM Certified: Carries UL - Recognized (OL) and RCM compliance certifications, ensuring safety and reliability for North American and international industrial applications
CE and RoHS Compliant: Meets EU EMC Directive, EU RoHS Directive, and UK EMC/ROHS requirements, ensuring environmental compliance
EPDM Seals: Features EPDM seal material for excellent resistance to compressed air, water, and various media
Wide Operating Temperature Range: Operates reliably from -5°C to 60°C ambient and -5°C to 50°C media temperature, with storage temperature from -20°C to 40°C
Technical Specifications:
Brand: Festo
Model Series: MPAC-VI
Product No.: 575465 (example variant)
Product Type: Valve Terminal / Valve Manifold Assembly
Terminal Type: 35
Grid Dimension: 26.8 mm
Valve Size: 14 mm
Max. Number of Valve Positions: 32
Max. Number of Pressure Zones: 32
Max. Number of Controllable Coils: 24 or 32 (dependent on Sub-D connector type)
Operating Pressure: -0.9 bar to 8 bar
Vacuum Suitability: Yes
Standard Nominal Flow Rate: 780 l/min (at 14 mm)
Operating Medium: Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Media Note: Operation with oil lubrication possible (required for further use if initially lubricated)
Corrosion Resistance Class (CRC): 4 – Particularly high corrosion stress
Degree of Protection: IP65, IP67, IP69k (IEC/EN 60529), NEMA 6 (NEMA 250)
LABS (PWIS) Conformity: VDMA24364-B2-L
Protection Against Electric Shock: PELV power circuit according to IEC/EN 60204-1
Nominal Operating Voltage DC: 24 V
Permissible Voltage Fluctuation: +/- 25%
Nominal Pick-up Current per Coil: 50 mA (for 20 ms)
Nominal Holding Current (with current reduction): 10 mA (after 20 ms)
Power Supply Requirements: PELV circuit according to IEC/EN 60204-1
Maximum Connecting Cable Length: 30 m
Electrical Actuation Options: Multi-pin (Sub-D 25/44-pin), I-Port, IO-Link
Fieldbus Protocol: IO-Link (COM2: 38.4 kBaud, COM3: 230.4 kBaud)
Electrical I/O System: No
Valve Design: Piston spool / Piston gate valve
Sealing Principle: Soft
Type of Control: Electrical / Direct
Reset Method: Mechanical spring
Pilot Air Supply: Internal or External
Pilot Pressure (Internal): 3 bar to 8 bar (from port 1)
Pilot Pressure (External): 3 bar to 8 bar (port 12/14)
Pneumatic Working Port Connections: G1/4 or G3/8 (port 1), G1/4 (ports 2/4), G1/4 or G3/8 (port 3)
Pilot Air Port 12/14: G1/8
Pilot Exhaust Air Port 82/84: G1/8
Exhaust Air Function: With flow control option
Signal Status Display: LED per coil
Manual Override: Detenting (latching), max. actuation force 25 N, use blunt plastic pin (max. 6.5 mm)
Valve Manifold Design: Modular and expandable
Ambient Temperature: -5°C to 60°C
Media Temperature: -5°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 40°C
Relative Air Humidity: 0% to 90% at 40°C
Maximum Installation Height: Not specified (refer to manufacturer)
Vibration Resistance: Transport application test with severity level 2 per FN 942017-4 and EN 60068-2-6
Shock Resistance: Shock test with severity level 2 per FN 942017-5 and EN 60068-2-27
Tightening Torque (Valve/Cover Plate Screws): 0.65 Nm (±10%)
Tightening Torque (Cover Screws): 2.0 Nm (±10%)
Tightening Torque (Electrical Connecting Cable): 0.5 Nm (±10%)
Seals Material: EPDM
Material Note: RoHS-compliant, FDA-compliant materials, NSF-H1 grease
Certifications: UL - Recognized (OL), RCM compliance mark, CE (EU EMC Directive, EU RoHS Directive), KC EMC
Suitability: Food and packaging industry (spray zone per EN 1672-2:2009-07)
Country of Origin: Germany
Electrical Connection Details (Multi-Pin Variant):
MPAC-VI valve terminals with multi-pin connection use Sub-D connectors with the following pin assignments:
25-pin Sub-D: Supports up to 24 coils. Pin 1 = Valve 1, Pin 13 = Valve 1 (or Valve 2 depending on wiring), Pin 25 = 0 V/24 V
44-pin Sub-D: Supports up to 32 coils. Pin 1-15 = Valves 1-15, Pin 16-31 = Valves 16-31, Pin 41-44 = 0 V/24 V
Addressing Rules (Multi-Pin Variant):
Address allocation proceeds left to right without gaps
Gray electronic module = 1 address (for single-coil valves)
Black electronic module = 2 addresses (lower address for coil 14, higher address for coil 12)
Blue electronic module (supply plate) = 0 addresses
IO-Link Variant Specifications:
Operating Modes: COM2 (38.4 kBaud) and COM3 (230.4 kBaud)
Specification: Version 1.1 (downward compatible)
Data Output: 4 bits (valves 1-32)
Unshielded Cable Max. Length: 20 m
Manual Override Operation:
Use a blunt plastic pin (max. 6.5 mm diameter) to actuate
Maximum actuation force: 25 N
Push until valve switches, maintain pressure, then release for detented (latched) activation
When manual override is engaged, electrical signals cannot reset the valve (manual override takes precedence)
Ideal For:
Food and beverage processing (washdown environments), pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging machinery, chemical processing, high-corrosion environments, assembly lines requiring IP69k protection, systems with up to 32 valve positions requiring flexible pressure zone separation (up to 32 zones), industrial automation applications requiring IO-Link or multi-pin connectivity, paint shop environments requiring LABS conformity (VDMA24364-B2-L), vacuum handling systems, and applications requiring UL and RCM certifications.
Why Choose Festo MPAC-VI Valve Terminal?
Engineered by Festo with IP65/IP67/IP69k protection and CRC 4 corrosion resistance for washdown and aggressive environments, FDA-compliant materials and NSF-H1 grease for food industry suitability, support for up to 32 valve positions and 32 pressure zones, reduced holding current technology (50 mA pick-up / 10 mA holding) for energy efficiency, multiple electrical interfaces (multi-pin Sub-D, I-Port, IO-Link), 780 l/min flow rate at 14 mm valve size, vacuum compatibility down to -0.9 bar, modular expandable design, compact 26.8 mm grid, LED status indication per coil, detenting manual override, internal or external pilot air supply, EPDM seals, UL and RCM certifications, CE and RoHS compliance, and German engineering quality, this valve terminal ensures reliable, flexible, and compliant pneumatic control for demanding industrial automation applications including food processing, packaging, and high-corrosion environments.
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