ELECTROPNEUMATIC

DL 8171
Service Manual
Automation Laboratory
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INDICE

1. Connections Pag. 1

2. Symbolic representation of connections Pag. 1

3. Splitter Pag. 1

4. Double acting cylinder Pag. 2

5. Magnetic sensor Pag. 3

6. Single-shot electrovalve Pag. 4

7. Single-shot distributor Pag. 5

8. Bistable distributor Pag. 5

9. Electropneumatic valve Pag. 6

9a Single-shot electropneumatic valve Pag. 7
9b Bistable electropneumatic valve Pag. 8

10. Connectors Pag. 9

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DEFINITIONS AND SYMBOLOGY

1 CONNECTIONS

The reading key is made up of digits or letters, whose combinations allow all the connections to be
defined.

Digit-based definition (0,1,2,3...9)

Ø One digit = main connection
Ø Two digits = control connection

Letter-based definition
Ø A, B following the digits for multiple main connections
Ø X, Y before the digits, for supplementary connections

2 SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION OF CONNECTIONS

Connections DIN CETOP

Supply P 1
Utilization B,A 2,4
Relief S,R 3,5
3-way Y,Z 10,12
5-way Y,Z 12,14

3 SPLITTER

Distribution block with 6 connection outlets, suitable for centralizing the air drawings.

The unused outlets must be closed.

Technical features:

Ø Fluid : compressed air

Ø Max operating pressure : 2000 kPa (20 bar)
Ø Inlet: 6 mm external diameter pipe
Ø Outlets : 4 mm external diameter pipe

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4 DOUBLE ACTING CYLINDER

Simple stem double acting cylinder with magnetic piston for end of stroke driving of externally
mounted reed relays.
Complete of unidirectional flow regulator for speed regulation, with manual control of the knurled
knob.

Technical features:

Ø Fluid : compressed air

Ø pressure : 1000 kPa 1 bar)
Ø Inlet: 20 mm
Ø Outlets : 100 mm

NOTE
The flow regulator ensures the full passage both at the
relief and at the supply when the regulation screw if fully
open.

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5 MAGNETIC SENSOR

Reed kind switch, mounted on the external jacket of the cylinder, with foil contacts in insulated
bulb. When the piston approaches, the contacts close the circuit: the switching is signalled by a
LED turning on.

+
(RD)
BW
RD

BL

Technical features:

Ø Contact: normally open

Ø Switching voltage : 3 to 250 V c.a. approximately
Ø Current: 1A
Ø Max power : 50 W/15 VA
Ø Connection time: 1.2 ms

NOTE
Always connect the relay in series to the load. When a d.c.
power supply is used, the polarities must be respected (red
terminal connected to the positive pole).

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6 SINGLE - SHOT ELECTROVALVE

2-way, 2-position valve for controlling the direction of an air flow.

Normally closed valve, with electric control and spring operated reset, suitable for controlling
simple or double acting actuators and driving pneumatic control valves.
Complete of manual control.

2
B

12 10
1
Control 10: The pressure connection is closed due to the effect of the reset spring when the
control connection 12 isn't under signal.

Control 12: The utilization connection 2 is connected to the supply connection 1 when the control
connection 12 is under signal.
The electric control signal is connected to the solenoid that, by exploiting the
coercitive magnetic force, moves the shutter so that the way is opened.
The control signal is held as long as the solenoid is kept under voltage.

Pneumatic features

Ø Fluid : compressed air

Ø Pressure : 1000 kPa (10 bar)

Technical features:

Ø Voltage : 24 V Ac.
Ø Absorbed power : 5W
Ø Control signalling LED

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7 SINGLE - SHOT DISTRIBUTOR

5-way, 2-position valve for controlling the direction of an air flow.

With pneumatic control and spring operated reset, suitable for controlling double acting actuators
and other pneumatic elements.

Control 14: The utilization connection 4 is connected to the supply connection 1, due to the effect
of the reset spring, when the control connection 12 isn't under signal.

Control 12: The utilization connection 2 is connected to the supply connection 1 when the control
connection 12 is under signal.
The driving operates on the small piston which moves the distributor slide valve.
This is held in this position as long as the signal is present.

Technical features:

Ø Fluid : compressed air

Ø Pressure : 1000 kPa (10 bar)

8 DISTRIBUIDOR BIESTABLE

5-way, 2-position valve for controlling the direction of an air flow.

With pneumatic control and reset, suitable for controlling double acting actuators and other
pneumatic elements.

The valve is switched by the alternating of the control signals 12 and 14 and is held in its position
even when the signal is off, until an opposite control signal is connected.

Technical features:

Ø Fluid : compressed air

Ø Pressure : 1000 kPa (10 bar)

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9 ELECTROPNEUMATIC VALVE

The electropneumatic valve is a two-stage directional control valve.

This means that a first electrically controlled electrovalve pneumatically operates the main power
valve.

Main
valve

Pilot
valve

The air required for driving is normally derived from the inlet of the main valve (self supply), while
the control signal is obviously of electric nature on the coil of the pilot valve.

When the two valves are mounted and integrated in a more rational single design, they are
schematized with a single symbol, which synthesizes the driving section.

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9a SINGLE-SHOT ELECTROPNEUMATIC VALVE

When a 2/2 single-shot electrovalve and a 5/2 single-shot distributor are used, a 5/2 single-shot
electropneumatic valve is obtained.

2 4

12 14
1

12 10

Directional control valve with electropneumatic operation and spring reset.

2 4

12 14
1

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9b BISTABLE ELECTROPNEUMATIC VALVE

When two 2/2 single-shot electrovalves and a 5/2 bistable distributor are used, a 5/2 bistable
electropneumatic valve is obtained.

2 4

12 14
1

2 2

12 10 10 12
1 1

Directional control valve with electropneumatic operation and reset. The valve is switched with the
alternating electric control signals on the coils Bl and B2.

2 4

12 14
1

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10 CONNECTORS

The pipe connectors ensure a fast and simple assembly and a simple disassembly, which allows the
different components to be recovered.

a) Assembly: Make sure that the pipe is adequately cut at right angle.
Insert and push the pipe in the ring nut until it is seated in the sealing ring,
then it pull back.

b) Disassembly: Fully push the pipe into the connector and, while keeping the locking ring nut
pressed, extract the pipe.

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