Product Description
The Festo MPA-ASI-VI is a universal pneumatic valve terminal designed for a wide range of industrial automation applications, featuring high-performance valves housed in a sturdy metal construction with robust metal linking between modules . This valve terminal combines the flexibility of modular design with the power of AS-Interface communication, supporting up to 8 valve positions and 3 pressure zones in a compact, durable package suitable for demanding environments .
Key Features & Advantages:
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 for demanding industrial environments
AS-Interface Communication: Features AS-Interface electrical connection with integrated I/O system, enabling simple and cost-effective wiring using standard ASi flat cable technology for distributed automation systems
High-Performance Valve Flow Rates: Delivers standard nominal flow rates of 360 l/min for 10 mm valve size and 700 l/min for 20 mm valve size, ensuring efficient pneumatic operation for demanding applications
Modular Mixed Valve Size Design: Valve island type 32 with modular construction allows mixing of different valve sizes (10 mm and 20 mm) on the same terminal, providing flexible flow capacity optimisation per valve position
Up to 8 Valve Positions & 3 Pressure Zones: Accommodates up to 8 valve positions and up to 3 independent pressure zones within a single manifold assembly, enabling versatile circuit design and system scalability
Wide Operating Pressure & Vacuum Capable: Operates from -0.9 bar to 10 bar, making it suitable for both vacuum and positive pressure applications in industrial automation
Extensive Valve Function Range: Supports 11 different valve functions including 5/2 monostable, 5/2 bistable, 5/3 variants (pressurized, exhausted, closed), 3/2 normally open/closed, 2x3/2, and 2/2 configurations, providing comprehensive application coverage
IP65 Protection Class: Provides IP65 degree of protection, offering dust-tight protection and protection against water jets, suitable for washdown environments and demanding industrial conditions
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
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 Switching Speed: Valve design features piston spool and poppet valve construction with mechanical spring return, providing reliable operation and fast response times
c UL us Recognized Certification: Carries c UL us - Recognized (OL) certification (MH19482), 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 for European markets
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, ensuring consistent performance across various industrial conditions
90% Relative Humidity Capability: Maximum relative humidity of 90% at 40°C, suitable for humid environments
Medium Compatibility: Compatible with compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4], with option for lubricated operation (requires continued lubrication thereafter)
Technical Specifications:
Brand: Festo
Model: MPA-ASI-VI
Product No.: 546279
Product Type: Valve Terminal / Pneumatic Valve Manifold
Valve Terminal Type: 32
Valve Sizes Supported: 10 mm, 20 mm
Max. Number of Valve Positions: 8
Max. Number of Pressure Zones: 3
Standard Nominal Flow Rate: 360 l/min (10 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: Lubricated operation possible (required for continued 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: 90% at 40°C max
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) – MH19482
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 spool, Poppet valve
Sealing Principle: Soft
Reset Method: Mechanical spring
Pilot Air Supply: Internal or External
Pilot Pressure: 3 bar to 8 bar
Electrical Actuation: AS-Interface
Electrical I/O System: Yes
Nominal Operating Voltage DC: 24 V
Permissible Voltage Fluctuation: ±25%
Signal Status Display: LED per valve
Valve Manifold Design: Modular – mixed valve sizes possible (10 mm and 20 mm)
Type of Mounting: H-rail (EN 60715), wall mounting
Material Note: RoHS-compliant
Country of Origin: Germany
Ideal For:
Industrial automation systems requiring AS-Interface communication, universal automation applications, applications needing up to 8 valve positions with mixed 10 mm and 20 mm valve sizes, systems requiring 3 independent pressure zones, vacuum handling applications (-0.9 bar to 10 bar), potentially explosive atmospheres ATEX Zone 2, chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor production, automotive assembly lines, packaging machinery, material handling, food and beverage processing, and systems requiring IP65 protection with CRC 0 corrosion resistance.
Why Choose Festo MPA-ASI-VI Valve Terminal?
Engineered by Festo with high-performance valves in sturdy metal housing and metal linking for maximum durability, AS-Interface communication for simplified wiring, modular design supporting mixed 10 mm and 20 mm valve sizes, up to 8 valve positions and 3 pressure zones, high flow rates (360-700 l/min), operating pressure from -0.9 to 10 bar with vacuum capability, IP65 protection, CRC 0 corrosion resistance, ATEX Zone 2 certification (II 3G Ex nA IIC T4 X Gc), extensive valve function options (11 configurations), internal or external pilot air supply, LED status indication, 24V DC operation with ±25% tolerance, c UL us certification, CE and RoHS compliance, wide -5°C to 50°C temperature range, and German engineering quality, this universal valve terminal delivers reliable, flexible, and safe pneumatic control for demanding industrial automation applications.
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