OM-E-CL420-B

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

LOCK VALVE

CL-420
CL-500
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Introduction
This valve is used for switching control of pneumatic circuits.
Available in two types shown below, it is designed to provide various control circuits
as desired through combination.
In using these valves, it is suggested that this manual be carefully read for proper and
adequate knowledge of operation and maintenance so as enable the valves to per from
as they should.

PILOT LOCK VALVE MAIN KOCK VALVE

CL-420 CL-500

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1,use
This lock valve is an rir relay that switches or interrupts air.
It is used to operate the operating parts, double acting cylinder and diaphragm
motor by switching air at instrument signal or feed air pressure signal.

2, construction and performance

1) Pilot lock valve (Model L-420)
This is mainly used as the pilot function to operate the main lock valve, and is
composed of springs, diaphragm, valve and other parts as shown in Fig,1.
It is designed to perform in the following manner; when input signal is into the
diaphragm chamber, the diaphragm in the spring(12), this causes the valve (4) to
be pressed against the valve seat by means of the spring(12), as a result air is
flow toward (S) thought the throttle, (as the flow rate of the input signal is
normally larger than that at the throttle – it must be lager, the diaphragm is
pressed and pushed up) air flowing through (S) enters the main lock valve (Sig)
usually, when the input pressure is reduced, the pressure to the diaphragm (8) is
caused to decrease, as a result. The valve (4) is pushed down by the force of the
spring (12), releasing air at (S) into (EXH) (atmospheric air)

1 BODY 16 GASKET
2 COVER 17 BOTTOM COVER
4 PORT 18 O-RING
7 COLLAR 19 O-RING
8 DIAPHRAGM 22 BOLT
9 SPRING WASHER 24 SPRING WASHER
10 NUT 25 LOCK NUT
11 RANGE PLATE 26 SCREW
12 SPRING 27 SPRING WASHER
13 SPRING SEAT 29 WASHER
14 SET SCREW 30 FILTER
15 CAP

Symbol

Operating principle
Sig
diagram

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Fig 1
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2) Main lock valve (Model CL-500)

The CL-500 series is designed to switch the main pneumatic at the signal from
the pilot lock valve (CL420)
It is constructed almost identical to the pilot valve as shown in Fig,2 except that it
has no throttle mechanism s and used a larger sized valve. It performs in the
following manner; when an output pressure is fed into (Sig) from the pilot lock
valve –in case of independent use, the signal pressure enter (Sig) -, the
diaphragm (8) is pushed up to block the passage between (C) and (S) and open
the passage between (C) and (O), when pressure in (Sig) is reduced, the valve (4)
is made to lower by the spring (12), opening the passage between (C) and (S) and
blocking the passage between (C) and (O).

1 BODY 14 SET SCREW

2 COVER 15 CAP
4 PORT 16 GASKET
5 GUIDE PIN 18 O-RING
6 BOTTOM COVER 19 O-RING
7 COLLAR 20 O-RING
8 DIAPHRAGM 21 O-RING
9 SPRING WASHER 22 BOLT
10 NUT 24 SPRING WASHER
11 RANGE PLATE 25 LOCK NUT
12 SPRING 29 WASHER
13 SPRING SEAT 30 FILTER

Symbol

Operating principle
diagram

Fig 2
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3, Mounting
(1) Mount the valve utilizing the mount plate shown in Fig 3

Fig 3

*1： 2-M 6 Depth 9

Mount the valve as close to operating component of the pneumatic system

(cylinder, diaphragm motor, etc) as practically possible.

(2) Piping is done usually with copper pipes, and gas pipe may also be used. In piping
valve, take care so that dirt, tape seal cuttings or other foreign matters will not
invade it.
Otherwise, the valve and valve seat may be damaged, to prevent it. Use fresh an air
as can be obtained, and provide a filter at the inlet of the lock valve to eliminate
dirt.

(A) Piping of pilot lock valve

Since this valve serves to operate the main lock valve, it is not necessary for it
to provide a large flow rate.
Thus, 6mm×4mm dia. Copper pipe is normally satisfactory.
(B) Main lock valve
Since this valve direct operating component of the pneumatic line, larger
diameter pipe can reduce the floe loss more. This is ideal, but actually the
connector of fixed inner diameter is used, and 8mm×6mm dia. Or 10mm×8mm
dia copper pipe is usually satisfactory .
It is necessary to choose either size of pipe, depending on the required speed of
the operating component.

(3) It is important to keep this valve leak-free, and this also applies to the pipe and
joint.
Check for a leakage after the piping is done, using lather.
Also, purge thoroughly to clear the pipe or dirt before use.
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4. Inspection and adjustment

As this valve is used for pneumatic switch, it must be completely leak-free.
Thus, inspect and adjust it thoroughly by the following procedure:

(1) Individual inspection and adjustment

(A) Pilot lock valve (CL-420)
Provide a pressure gauge at (Sig), and attach the main valve or a volume tank
(of 1 litter class) to the outlet (C). Then, apply air at intended set pressure
level and check for a leakage from (S). If there is a leakage, turn the set screw
(14) in Fig.1 slowly anticlockwise till there is no more leakage. If there is no
leakage detected, turn the set screw till a leakage takes place, then, turn back
the screw slowly anticlockwise till there is more leakage.
By this practice, stop the leakage from (S), and reduce the pressure to (Sig) by
20 kPa to check for a leakage from (S). if there is no leakage detected, turn the
screw slowly clockwise till the leakage begins. This practics completes the
adjustment.

(B) Main lock valve (CL-500)

Apply signal air pressure to the (Sig), connect feed air pressure pipe to (S) or
(0), and connect (C) to the operating component or close, .At this point, the
pressure to the (Sig) must be equal to or higher than in (S) or (0).
This inspection and adjustment require set pressure actually used. Supply air
through (S), and check for a leakage from (0), if there is a leakage, remove the
cap nut (15) in Fig.2. and turn the set screw (14) slowly anticlockwise with a
screw driver, there by stopping the leakage from (0), if there is no leakage
detected, turn set screw clockwise till a leakage takes place, and then back
anticlockwise to detected, turn set screw clockwise till a leakage from (0).
Then, reduce the pressure to (Sig) by 100 kPa, and make a recheck for leakage
from (0).
If there is no leakage at all then the adjustment is considered finished. If there
is any, turn the set screw slowly clockwise to stop the leakage.
Then, increase the (Sig) pressure to the original level, and repeat the above
check.
Adjust the main clock valve by the above procedure.
If feed air is supplied from (0), follow the procedure reverse to the above
adjustment.

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(2) Overall adjustment of pilot and main valve Fig.4 shows an example where the
lock valves are used with a spring less cylinder. In this case, the cylinder piston
lowers when the feed pressure is reduced. In adjustment this circuit, pre-set the
feed at which the cylinder is operated, utilizing pressure in ① and ② of Ps,
thus, set the feed pressure level at intended pressure plus 20kPa. Then, check
for leakage from (S) of CL-420 and from (S), both upper and lower, of CL-523, if
there is any leakage, stop the leakage from CL-420 first, by the procedure
described in (A) above. Then, stop the leakage from CL-523 by the procedure
described in (B) and reduce the feed pressure by 20kPa. This makes CL-420
discharge for a switch to CL-523, resulting in a lowering piston. If CL-420 fails
to be switches, an adjustment is required.
If the CL-420 is switched, but CL-523 is not, make readjustment by the
procedure described in (2) and check for leakage from (S), then, increase the
feed pressure by 20kPa. This completes the switching and adjustment of both
CL-420 and CL-523.

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5. Maintenance
(1) We ship the lock valves shop-adjusted to pressure as specified. Then, no
readjustment is required unless a change is made. If the preset pressure level
must be changed, make necessary adjustment as described in 4

(2) if there is still a leakage despite the adjustment described in 4, presence of dirt
in the valve should be the cause. In such a case, therefore, disassemble the
valve for a check in this respect.

(3) Disassemble and check the valve after a certain period of (once a year at least).
In reassembling it,
Apply cup grease or Molycoat to O-ring (except at the valve)

6. Disassembly and Reassembly

(1) Pilot lock valve (CL-420)
Use Fig. 1 as a guide in the disassembly and reassembly, remove the cap nut (15),
Loosen the lock nut (25). Also, loosen the set screw (14) by turning anticlockwise.
Then, unscrew the Hex, Bolt (22), and remove the upper cover (2), spring seat
(13), spring (12), collar (7) and diaphragm (8) in that order. Take out the valve (4)
after removing cover screw (26), gasket (16). This completes the disassembly.
The valve seat cannot be removed because its holder is caulked to the body.
For reassembly, follow a reverse procedure to the disassembly. In reassembling,
particular caution must be used so that the valve and valve seat will not be flawed
by cleaning with a volatile oil. Apply grease a little inside the spring seat (13).

(2) Main lock valve (CL-500)

Use fig.2 as a disassembling and reassembly guide. Remove the cap nut (15),
loosen the lock nut (25) and set screw (14), and then remove Hex, Bolt (22). After
this. Remove the cover, apply a screw driver to the groove at the end of the valve
(4), and while holding it turn the nut (10) loose and remove. At the same time,
remove the parts (7), (11), (8), and (16) in that order. Next, remove the bottom
cover (6) and O-ring (21), and then take out the valve (4).
This completes the disassembly. Do not try to remove O-ring (19) because it is
caulked to the valve. For reassembly, follow a reverse procedure to the
disassembly prior to which clean the valve interior and other parts and apply
grease or Molycoat to O-ring. After the nut (10) is fastened, apply lacquer or paint
to its top. For adjustment, see 4.
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7. Trouble shooting

Troubles Possible Recommended Remedies

1. No valve switch is 1) Pressure may be at a level lower or higher Increase or decrease pressure to

effected than switching pressure. designated switching pressure level.

No? 2) Set pressure may be wrong. Check and adjust.

3) Pilot lock valve(S) may be leaking. Check for lower input flow and in respect

to (2) of this manual.

4) Valve guide may be abraded. Repair or replace.

5) Diaphragm may be leaking. Additionally fasten the crosshead screw,

or replace.

2. Leakage continues 1. Valve seat may be leaking. Eliminate dire or tape seal cuttings.

despite adjustment. 2. Valve seat may be damaged. Replace Valve or the body.

3. Floe rate may be insufficient in case of pilot Check.

lock valve.

4. (SIG) is lower in pressure than (S) or (0) in Check.

case of main lock valve.

5. O-ring (3) may be leaking. Replace.

6. Diaphragm may be leaking. Additionally tighten crosshead screw or

replace.

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