Festo MPAL-VI - Conversion of Valve Terminal to Different Pressure Zones

7 Modification
Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English 85
7.7 Conversion of valve terminal to different pressure zones
At least the following components are required for each pressure zone:
– Sub-base with integrated pressure zone separation èChap. 2.4.5
– Supply module
– Exhaust air plate or flat plate silencer
– Pressure zone formation èChap.2.8.6
– Replacing or extending components èChap. 7.3
7.8 Conversion of left end plate from IP40 to IP65/67 cover
The IP65/67 cover is only available for the following types of connector on the multi-pin
plug connection
– Sub-D connector with 25 pins
– Sub-D connector with 44 pins
7.8.1 Dismounting
1. Loosen and remove the two threaded bolts on the sub-D connector.
2. Loosen and remove the 4 screws on the IP40 cover.
3. Remove the IP40 cover.
7.8.2 Mounting
1. Check that the seal is not twisted in the slot of the cover.
2. To avoid damaging the sub-D connector contacts, place the cover on the multi-pin connection plate
directly from above as far as possible.
3. Secure cover to left end plate with the enclosed 4 screws.
– Slot or Torx, size 10
– Tightening torque: 1.2 Nm± 10 %
4. Connect the electrical cables.
Notes on electrical connection:
– Valve terminal with multi-pin plug connection èBrief description
VMPAL-EPLSD.../-FL.../-KL...
– Valve terminal with I-Port/IO-Link interface èBrief description:VMPAL-EPL-IPO32
7.9 Conversion of output direction of multi-pin plug connecting cable
Only applies to valve terminal variants with multi-pin plug connection and an IP65/67
cover.