Festo SPC11 2018-12b English 5
3 Fitting and pneumatic installation
Mount the SPC11 on a flat surface. Use at least 3 screws
(M4) to fasten it.
Compressed air / service unit
S 5 to 7 bar, dry, non-lubricated, 5 μm filter cartridge.
S For good positioning behaviour, the compressed air on
the MPYE-5-...: must not fluctuate more than ± 1 bar.
S Sufficient standard flow (reference value: twice the
standard flow of the valve).
S Use a microfilter if slight oil mist cannot be avoided.
Proportional directional control valve (type MPYE-5-...)
S This should be fitted and connected up symmetrically
to the centre of the drive. If fitted to moving parts, the
MPYE-5-... must be mounted at right angles to the
direction of movement.
S Fit silencers with large rated flow (e.g. U-1/8), length
of tubing max. 1 m.
Compressed air tubing and screw connectors
S The tubing for the valve drive must be symmetrical.
With linear drives: tubing length = drive length