1. Summary of components
1-14
Festo P .BE-MPA-EN en 1108e
1.4.1 Sizes
The components of the valve terminal are available in the
sizes:
–MPA1:Width10mm
–MPA2:Width20mm
1.4.2 Valves
The MPA-S valve terminal can be equipped with 2x2/2-way
valves, 2x3/2-way valves, 5/2-way valves (monostable and
bistable), 5/3-way valves and proportional-pressure
regulators.
All 5/2-way valves and 5/3-way mid-position valves can be
used under all operating conditions:
– S tandard operation with one or more pressure zones
– reversible operation with compressed air supply via
ports (3), (5) and venting via port (1)
– L o w pressure operation at 0 ... 3 bar
– Vacuum operation at -0,9 ... 0 bar
Identifying the valves The valves on the MPA-S valve terminal are marked by
identification codes. By means of this identification on the
front of the valve, you can ascertain the equipment fitted on
your M PA-S valve terminal.