Abbreviation
Meaning
D4
Push-in D = 4 mm, 5/32 Inch
Example:
The I/O zone consists of three different modules with the following PLC configu-
ration keys:
Table 18: Example of a PLC configuration key for the I/O zone
PLC configuration key
for the I/O module
8DI8M8
24DODSUB25
2AO2AI2M12A
The left end plate is not reflected in the PLC configuration key.
12.5 Conversion of the valve zone
For an explanation of the symbols for the valve zone components (see
"Valve zone").
Impermissible, non-compliant expansion!
Any expansions or reductions not described in these instructions interfere with
the basic configuration settings. This will prevent a reliable system configura-
tion.
1. Observe the rules for the expansion of the valve zone.
2. Observe the specifications of the system owner as well as any restrictions
resulting from the overall system.
You may use the following components for the expansion or conversion of the
system:
• Valve driver with base plates
• Pressure regulators
• with base plates
• Pneumatic supply plates with bridge card
• Electrical supply plates with supply board
• Pneumatic supply plates with UA-OFF monitoring board
With valve drivers, combinations of several of the following components are pos-
sible (see Fig. 20):
• Valve driver, 4x, with two base plates, 2x
• Valve driver, 3x, with one base plate, 3x
• Valve driver, 2x, with one base plate, 2x
If you would like to operate the valve system as a stand-alone system,
a special right end plate is required (see "Accessories").
12.5.1 Sections
The valve zone of a valve system can consist of multiple sections. A section al-
ways starts with a supply plate that marks the beginning of a new pressure or
voltage zone.
An UA-OFF monitoring board should only be installed after an electri-
cal supply plate, otherwise the actuator voltage UA is monitored be-
fore supply.
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Characteristics of the I/O module
• 8x digital input channels
• 8x M8 connections
• 24x digital output channels
• 1x D-SUB plug, 25-pin
• 2x analog output channels
• 2x analog input channels
• 2x M12 connections
• Additional actuator voltage connection
NOTICE
28
29 30 44 20 24 22 23 30 45
UA
P
S1
Fig. 19: Creating sections with two pneumatic supply plates and one electrical
supply plate
28
Bus coupler
30
Pneumatic supply plate
20
Base plate, 2x
24
Valve driver board, 4x
23
Valve driver board, 3x
43
Valve position for pressure regulator
36
Electrical supply plate
61
Valve
S2
Section 2
P
Pressure supply
M1
Module 1
The valve system in Fig. 20 consists of three sections:
Table 19: Example valve system, consisting of three sections
Section
Components
Section 1
• Pneumatic supply plate (30)
• Three base plates, 2x (20), and one base plate, 3x (21)
• Valve driver boards, 4x (24), 2x (22), and 3x (23)
• 9 valves (61)
Section 2
• Pneumatic supply plate (30)
• Four base plates, 2x (20)
• Two valve driver boards, 4x (24)
• 8 valves (61)
• AV-EP base plate, single pressure control
• AV-EP pressure regulator
Section 3
• Electrical supply plate (36)
• Two base plates, 2x (20), and one base plate, 3x (21)
• Supply plate (39), valve driver board, 4x (24), and valve driver
board, 3x (23)
• 7 valves (61)
12.5.2 Permissible configurations
AES-
D-BC-
ECAT
UA
P
A
B
B
Fig. 20: Permissible configurations
You can expand the valve system at all points designated with an arrow:
• After a pneumatic supply plate (A)
• After a valve driver board (B)
• At the end of a section (C)
• At the end of the valve system (D)
To simplify your documentation and configuration, we recommend
that you expand the valve system on the right end (D).
12.5.3 Impermissible configurations
Fig. 22 displays the configurations that are not permissible. You may not:
• Split a 4x or 3x valve driver board
M1
43
42
36 39 61
P
UA
A
S2
S3
29
Transition plate
44
Long bridge card
21
Base plate, 3x
22
Valve driver board, 2x
45
Short bridge card
42
Integrated AV-EP circuit board
39
Supply board
S1
Section 1
S3
Section 3
UA
Power supply
A
Single pressure control working con-
nection
P
UA
C A
B
C
B
D
38