A pressure compensation element prevents the formation of condensate inside the

Linear drive housing in the event of temperature fluctuations, thus protecting the internal elec­
DFPI-…-ND2P-C1V-NB3P-A tronics.
For DFPI-…-ND2P-C1V-NB3P-... the electrical and pneumatic connections are pro­
tected against external mechanical influences by a rugged flange receptacle.
The compressed air supplied from one side is fed via an unprotected line parallel
to the cylinder barrel. Tie rod screws are used to attach the cylinder end cap.
Accessories è www.festo.com/catalogue.
Festo SE & Co. KG
Ruiter Straße 82 Feature Type code Description
73734 Esslingen Type DFPI Regulated drive for process automation
Germany Piston diameter 100, 125, 160, 200, Specifications in [mm]
+49 711 347-0 250, 320
www.festo.com Stroke ... Stroke length freely selectable in the range from
40 to 990; specifications in [mm]
Function Not specified Double-acting
Operating instructions 8109746 Cushioning N No cushioning
2019-03a Displacement en­ D2 Analogue
[8109748] coder
Method of measure­ P Potentiometer
ment
Regulation C1 Controller 1

Translation of the original instructions Directional control V Integrated

valve
Standard NB3 Based on ISO 155522
Linear drive DFPI-…-ND2P-C1V-NB3P-… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English
Connection type P Protected pneumatic connections
For all available product documentation è www.festo.com/pk Safety position Not specified Piston rod advancing
R Piston rod retracting
Feedback A Analogue feedback
1 Configuration
Fig. 2 Type code (e.g. DFPI-100-200-ND2P-C1V-NB3P-A)
1 2 Safety
Intended use
2
The DFPI-…-ND2P-C1V-NB3P-... linear drive is intended for regulation in process
engineering systems. It is particularly appropriate for pneumatic positioning under
3 rough operating conditions.
aB  Only use the product in its original status, without any unauthorised modifications.
 Only use the product if it is in perfect technical condition.
 Use only proximity sensors approved for the product.
 Take into consideration the ambient conditions at the location of use.
 Observe the specifications on the product labelling.
 Comply with all applicable national and international regulations.
aA Operating medium
4
 Only use compressed air in accordance with the specifications (è Chapter 11).
aJ  Only use unlubricated compressed air under normal conditions. Once the
5 product has been used with lubricated compressed air, it must continue to be
operated with compressed air only.
Drive
Impermissible lateral forces on the piston rod can damage the rod bearing or the
linear drive.
 Do not exceed the maximum permissible lateral forces on the piston rod
(è Fig. 11).
 Guide the piston rod, if necessary, to avoid start-up oscillations.
Return to Festo
5 6 Hazardous substances can endanger the health and safety of personnel and cause
damage to the environment. To prevent hazards, the product should only be re­
turned upon explicit request by Festo.
9 7  Consult your regional Festo contact.
 Complete the declaration of contamination and attach it to the outside of the
packaging.
8  Comply with all legal requirements for handling hazardous substances and
transporting dangerous goods.
1 Housing 7 Pressure compensation element
3 Function
2 Electrical and pneumatic connec­ 8 Earth terminal
tion (under the protective cap) 9 Flow control screw The compressed air applied at connection P
3 End cap aJ Piston rod with mounting thread is directed by the integrated valve block al­
4 Bearing cap for accessories ternately to the two piston chambers of the
5 Mounting interface in accordance aA Spanner flat cylinder – depending on the setpoint posi­
with ISO 15552 aB Tie rod tion that is specified. This causes the piston
6 Air duct rod connected to the piston to move
backwards and forwards. Fig. 3
Fig. 1
The maximum possible venting of the two cylinder chambers can be set independ­
The DFPI-…-ND2P-C1V-NB3P- is an electropneumatic linear drive consisting of: ently of each other using flow control screws D2 and D4. D2 controls the venting
– a double-acting pneumatic cylinder with flow when the piston rod advances. D4 controls the venting flow when the piston
– integrated displacement encoder (potentiometer) for determining the actual rod retracts. This can be used to control the maximum travel speed of the linear
position drive in the range from 0 %...100 %. In the factory setting, the flow control screws
– integrated valve block with directional control valves for controlling the piston rod are completely open.
– integrated positioner for position control. Positions are specified via an analogue setpoint signal (4…20 mA). The piston rod
Proximity sensors can be screwed onto the tie rods if necessary for additional bin­ is positioned in a controlled manner.
ary sensing of positions. The integrated positioner performs position control of the piston rod within the
available stroke range.
The integrated displacement encoder transmits the current position to the internal 5.2 Electrical installation
positioner as an analogue signal. The positioner cyclically compares the setpoint
and actual positions and transmits appropriate positioning signals to the integ­
Warning
rated valve block for positioning control.
The valve block controls the desired direction of movement by pressurising the one For the electrical power supply, only use PELV circuits in accordance with
cylinder chamber and simultaneously venting the other cylinder chamber. IEC/EN 60204-1. Only use power sources which guarantee reliable electrical
The current position is provided as an analogue current signal (4 … 20 mA) via the isolation of the operating voltage in accordance with IEC/EN 60204-1.
actual value output and can be evaluated by a higher-order controller if needed.
The drive has a factory-defined safety position. It responds as follows if the operat­ The electrical connection is covered by the housing (è Fig. 1, 1 ). For electrical
ing voltage supply or the analogue setpoint is outside of the permitted range (e.g. installation, the housing must be dismounted.
in the event of a wire break): 1 Mounting screws
– DFPI-…-ND2P-C1V-NB3P-A: 2 Seal (O-ring) 1
Piston rod is advanced (close process valve). 3 Opening for electrical and pneu­
– DFPI-…-ND2P-C1V-NB3P-R-A: matic connection
Piston rod is retracted (process valve opens). 4 Mounting thread (M32 x 1.5) for
4 Transport and storage connecting cable (accessories) 4

Warning
3
Danger of crushing! Danger of shearing!
The product weighs up to 60 kg, depending on the product version. 2
Body parts can be crushed or cut off if the product falls.
 Use appropriate load handling equipment. Fig. 5
 Do not use the air duct as a handle for carrying.
The integrated positioner is supplied with operating voltage and the setpoint sig­
 When shipping used products: Comply with all legal requirements for handling nal via the 5-pin plug connector.
hazardous substances and transporting dangerous goods. For return to Festo Pin Allocation Connection
è Chapter 2. 1 Power supply 24 V DC1)
 Remove all attachments. 1 5
2 Input analogue setpoint value 4 … 20 mA2)
 Store the product in a cool, dry, UV- and corrosion-protected environment. En­
3 GND Power supply/Input/Output
sure storage times are short.
4 Output analogue actual value 4 … 20 mA2)
5 Installation
5 Input initialisation 24 V DC

Note 1) Permissible operating voltage range è Chapter 11

2) Reference between position and analogue value is dependent on the initialisation
Installation should only be conducted by qualified specialized personnel. Fig. 6
5.1 Mechanical installation
The pneumatics must be installed prior to tightening a cable connector
It can be mounted in any position.
(è Chapter 5.3).
1. Remove all transport packaging. The material used in the packaging has been
1. Select appropriate electrical connecting cable.
specifically chosen for its recyclability (exception: oil-impregnated paper =
– At least 5-wire with wire end sleeves, outside diameter 6.5 … 8 mm.
residual waste).
– Conductor cross-section: 0.75 … 1.5 mm²
2. Fasten the drive with the mounting screws on the bearing cap/end cap (mounting
interface in accordance with ISO 15552). Tighten the mounting screws evenly.
– Tightening torques è Fig. 4. Note
Piston diameter Tightening torque [Nm] Recommendation: Use the NHSB connecting cable with protective conduit
100 10 è Connecting cable assembly instructions (Accessories).
125 24
160 70 2. Loosen the mounting screws (è Fig. 5, 1 ) and carefully remove the housing.
200 70 3. If present, loosen the cable connector of the connecting cable.
250 150 4. Disconnect the pre-assembled plug at the electrical connection (2 screws)
320 250
5. Insert the electrical connecting cable through the passage in the housing
(è Fig. 5, 3 ) and wire it to the plug (è Fig. 6).
Fig. 4 6. Fasten the wired plug to the electrical connection.
– 2 screws, tightening torque 0.5 Nm ±10 %.
When using additional proximity sensors 7. Mount the housing onto the drive. Make sure that the seal (O-ring) is seated
correctly.
Note – Tightening torque of the mounting screws: 2.7 Nm ±10 %.
8. Connect the earth terminal (è Fig. 1, 8 ) to the earth potential with low imped­
When linear drives are installed too close to each other, the cylinder magnet can ance (short cable with large cross-section).
disturb the proximity sensor on the adjacent linear drive.
5.3 Pneumatic installation
1. Fasten sensor bracket to the tie rod. Check the necessity of an emergency compressed air supply and of check valves.
– Tightening torque 0.6…1 Nm. These will prevent sudden compensating movements of the piston rod and the
2. Mount proximity sensor (è Proximity sensor operating instructions). moving load from sliding down suddenly if there is a drop in pressure in a vertical
3. Check minimum distances to ferritic and magnetic materials. Place the drive so or inclined mounting position.
that trouble-free operation is possible.
4. Fasten the drive.
When mounting accessory parts on the piston rod
1. Attach accessories to the male thread of the piston rod (è Fig. 1, aJ ).
3
2. Tighten nut and accessories.
1

2
4

1 Pneumatic port P 3 Connecting cable

2 Pneumatic port R 4 Housing
Fig. 7
1. Prepare pneumatic connection.
– Use O.D. pneumatic lines (e.g. plastic tubing PUN-8x1,25 from Festo): Supply
air (P) 8 mm; exhaust air (R) 10 mm.
– Cut tubing ends at right angles and without burrs. This avoids damage to
internal O-rings.
2. Connect the product to the ports P and R. To do this, insert the compressed air
tubing into the respective push-in fitting up to the stop.
3. Only in an unpressurised state: Check to ensure the tubing connector is securely
seated by pulling gently on the tube.
4. When using the optional connecting cable: Mount the cable connector and
protective conduit in accordance with the corresponding assembly instructions.
To loosen a tube
1. Press down on the disconnect ring (blue) of the push-in fitting and hold it down.
2. Carefully pull the tube out of the push-in fitting.
Cut off the damaged part before further use of the tube.
6 Commissioning
Caution
Uncontrolled movements of the actuator can cause damage.
 Please note that when the compressed air supply is switched on and there is
no setpoint specification or no power supply, the drive will move to the safety
position (è Chapter 3).
 During initialisation, movement takes place to both end positions in successi­
on, independently of the present setpoint value.
After successful initialization the linear drive is ready for operation.
Note
The initialisation procedure may take several minutes depending on the size of
the drive. During the initialisation procedure, a current value of 21.5 mA is
provided at the analogue output.
Note
Start initialisation of the drive from the safety position.
1. Switch on the operating voltage supply and setpoint input.
2. Switch on the compressed air supply. The drive moves to the specified setpoint
position.
3. Apply a signal (+24 V) at pin 5 for t > 1000 ms (è Fig. 9 1 ) – e.g. by briefly
bridging pin 1 and pin 5. The initialisation procedure will then start
(è Fig. 9 2 ).
During the initialisation procedure, a current value of 21.5 mA is provided at the
analogue output.
1000 ms
1

Note 2
To prevent the drive from moving to the safety position when switching on the
energy supply, switch it on in the following order:
1. Switch on the operating voltage supply.
3
2. Switch on the setpoint specification.
3. Switch on the compressed air supply.
Fig. 9

 Observe the operating conditions and comply with the permissible limit values
(è Chapter 11). 4. When the initialisation procedure is complete, the DFPI is ready for operation
 First, select a slow travel speed. To do this, first close the flow control valves D2 (è Fig. 9, 3 ). It then travels to the specified setpoint position.
and D4 completely. Then open the flow control valves D2 and D4 by two or three 7 Operation
turns.
 After installation on initial start-up, always perform an initialisation of the drive.
Warning
Initialisation
The linear drive is preinitialized before being shipped from the factory. The internal Fast moving parts can cause injury to people in the vicinity of the DFPI.
positioner is then adjusted for travel without a load, without flow control, and for  In the positioning range make sure that:
use of the entire stroke length of the drive. – Nobody can place his/her hand in the path of moving components (e.g. by
providing a protective guard).
Analogue set­ Setpoint position upon pre-initialisation from the factory
– There are no foreign objects in the path of the moving components.
point
It should not be possible to touch the DFPI until the mass has come to a com­
< 3.5 [mA] Safety position; advance piston rod (end position) plete rest.
4 … < 4.2 [mA] Advance piston rod (end position) with maximum control force,
Seal closing function
After the compressed air supply is switched on, the drive travels as follows:
4.2 … < 19.8 [mA] Intermediate position regulated 1)
– The drive moves to the safety position if the operating voltage supply or the
19.8 … < 20.0 [mA] Retract piston rod (end position) with maximum control force,
analogue setpoint are outside the permissible range.
Seal closing function
– The drive moves to the specified analogue setpoint position if the operating
> 20.5 [mA] Safety position; advance piston rod (end position)
voltage supply is in the permissible range, depending on the end positions
1) The setpoint characteristic curve is linear. taught during initialisation.
Fig. 8 8 Maintenance and care
If used as intended, the product is maintenance-free.
A new initialisation process must be carried out in the following cases:
– On initial start-up after installation of the device 9 Disassembly and repair
– After adjustment of flow control screws D2 and D4
– After changing the operating pressure Warning
– After changing the process that influence the forces, e.g. at the slide gate, and
Danger of crushing! Uncontrolled advance of piston rod.
thus the process parameters
When the power supplies are switched off, if the compressed air supply is
– After changing the stroke length used.
switched off first and only after that the operating voltage supply, in case of error
Initialization shifts the setpoint and actual characteristic curve corresponding to
(e.g. defective valve manifold) there may be continuous excess pressure in a
the taught end positions. As a result, the relationship is determined between the
cylinder chamber. During dismantling the linear drive can then advance unexpec­
analogue setpoint value and the setpoint position as well as between the analogue
tedly, thus crushing people's body parts.
actual value and the actual position.
 Switch off the energy supplies in the following sequence to allow the in­
During initialisation the end positions of the product are approached automatic­
tegrated valve block to vent the drive:
ally. This teaches the positioner the available/used stroke length.
1. First switch off the operating voltage supply.
2. Only after that, switch off the compressed air supply.
Disassembly 11 Technical data
Switch off the energy supplies in the following sequence to allow the integrated DFPI-…-C1V-NB3P-A -100 -125 -160 -200 -250 -320
valve block to safely vent the drive:
Type of mounting Mounting interface in accordance with ISO 15552
1. First switch off the operating voltage supply.
Width across flats, spanner flat on the 22 27 36 36 46 55
2. Only after that switch off the compressed air supply. piston rod
Only when the drive is vented can the piston rod be shifted manually, for example Stroke [mm] 40…990
to push the piston rod in for safe transport. Min./max. stroke allowance [mm] 0…4
Repair Design Piston rod, cylinder barrel
 Repairs to the product are only permissible by Festo's repair service. Cushioning No cushioning
10 Fault clearance Assembly position any
Malfunction Possible cause Remedy Mode of operation Double-acting
Position sensing With integrated displacement encoder
The DFPI closes the Operating voltage supply or the analogue Check operating
process valve, even setpoint is outside of the permitted range voltage supply and Measuring principle of displacement Potentiometer
though a different (e.g. in the event of a wire break); the DFPI analogue setpoint encoder
setpoint is specified. moves to the safety position Electrical connection 5-pin; straight plug; screw terminal
Even though the energy The drive has not been vented because First switch off the op­ Operating voltage range [V DC] 24 ± 10 %
supply is switched off, the the compressed air supply was switched erating voltage supply, Nominal operating voltage [V DC] 24
piston rod cannot be off first, and then the operating voltage and then the com­ Max. current consumption [mA] 220 (at 24 V DC)
shifted manually. supply. pressed air supply.
Idle current [mA] 40 (at 24 V DC)
Current at the analogue Device errors Check operating
Analogue input [mA] 4…20
output  3.5 mA voltage supply,
operating pressure Max. load of the analogue input [Ω] Max. 500
and analogue setpoint Analogue output [mA] 4…20
Current at the analogue The device must be taught Initialise device Max. load of the analogue [Ω] Max. 600
output = 21.0 mA output
Current at the analogue Device is in teach-in status – Accuracy of analogue output [% FS] ±1
output = 21.5 mA Analogue output response [ms] < 100
Fig. 10 time
Initialisation input [V DC] 22.8…26.4; I = 11 mA at 24 V DC
Protection against polarity reversal Operating voltage, setpoint value, initialisation connec­
Max. permissible lateral force for static application tion
Max. cable length [m] 15
Note Positioning accuracy [% FS] 1.0

In controlled operation, adjustment of the max. lateral force to the type of con­ Repetition accuracy [% FS] ±1.0
trol may be required. Hysteresis [% FS] ±1.0
Size of the dead zone [% FS] 1.0
Operating pressure [bar] 3…8
Horizontal mounting
Nominal operating pressure [bar] 6
Operating medium Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Note on the operating medium Operation with lubricated medium possible (in which
case lubricated operation will always be required)
Degree of protection - in mounted IP65, IP67, IP69K, NEMA 4
status
Ambient temperature [°C] –5…+50
Relative air humidity [%] 5…100, condensing
Product weight
Basic weight with 0 mm stroke
– DFPI-…-ND2P-C1V-P [g] 5 280 7 950 14 330 20 410 35 370 57 550
– Additional weight per [g] 90 134 200 238 358 582
10 mm stroke (not moving
mass)
Moving mass with 0 mm stroke [g] 1060 1900 3700 4800 9300 16500
– Additional weight of moving [g] 28 53 89 89 134 227
mass per 10 mm stroke
Vertical mounting Note on materials
– Cylinder barrel Anodised wrought aluminium alloy
– Cap (end cap) Coated wrought aluminium alloy
– Bottom cap (bearing cap) Coated die-cast aluminium
– Tie rods High-alloy stainless steel
– Piston rod High-alloy stainless steel
– Flange screws/nuts Coated steel
– Piston rod seals PUR NBR
– Static seal NBR
Note on materials RoHS-compliant, contains paint-wetting impairment
substances
Vibration resistance in accordance with 0.35 mm travel at 10...60 Hz;
DIN/IEC 68, Part 2-6 5 g acceleration at 60 ... 150 Hz
Continuous shock resistance ± 15 g at 6 ms duration,
in accordance with DIN/IEC 68 Part 2-82 1000 shocks per direction
Certification certificate RCM
CE certification (see declaration of con­ in accordance with EU EMC Directive1)
formity è www.festo.com) in accordance with EU Explosion Protection Directive
Fig. 11
(ATEX) 2)

1) The device is intended for use in an industrial environment. Outside of industrial environments, e.g. in
commercial and mixed-residential areas, actions to suppress interference may have to be taken.
2) Certification-specific special documentation must be considered (è www.festo.com/sp).
Fig. 12