Valve Terminals –

Automation’s best asset

Valve terminals – offering advantages to many sectors

Automotive industry Biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry

Food and packaging industry Electronics industry

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Table of contents Page

Valve terminals – offering numerous advantages 4

Festo – number 1 in valve terminal technology 6

Savings potential with fieldbus – comparing technologies 8

Open communication and networking of machines and systems 10

More efficient production using fieldbuses 12

From the office to production – Industrial Ethernet 13

An overview of bus technologies 14

Installation concepts 16

Selection matrix for valve terminals 18

The trend: function integration 20

Services for your success 22

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Valve terminals – offering numerous advantages
Created in 1989 as an innovative
idea, Festo valve terminals are
a milestone in the development
of easy to use pneumatics;
so much so that it is hard to
imagine the world of automation
without them.
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Reduced complexity – increased
practical use
The valve terminal was the single
most decisive step in reducing
complexity and costs in automa-
tion. The benefits are:
• simple installation, configura-
tion and commissioning,
• low maintenance and service,
• very adaptable – mechanically,
pneumatically and electrically.
Enhanced modularity and Reduced costs
flexibility If you are looking to reduce the
Made for a broad range of overall costs of a system you
applications. The individual should consider using cost-
combination of different func- saving and comprehensive solu-
tions on one terminal enables tions such as valve terminal
precise configuration of the valve technology. Thanks to fully
terminal to the application. pre-assembled and tested units,
ordering and logistics costs are
Minimised error quota drastically reduced.
Previously, each individual valve
and each individual component
part such as coils and silencers
had to be ordered and installed
individually. The error quota in
orders, assembly and commis-
sioning fell dramatically with the
introduction of valve terminals.
The structure of a modular valve
terminal shows why valve
terminals reduce costs: there no
longer is any need to order and
install individual components.

An example for clarification:

For a system with 200 valves,
one requires:
• 200 valves
• 200 - 400 coil plugs and just
as many cables
• 200 ports for the compressed
air supply
• 400 silencers
• 400 fittings for the working
lines

Or:
6 - 8 valve terminals, each with
25 - 30 valve slices

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Festo – number 1 in valve terminal technology
Past, present and future:
pioneers in the field of valve
terminal technology
Festo defined valve terminal
technology and continues to
do so. Thanks to its:
• innovation quality,
• know-how,
• excellent manufacturing
quality and
• program quality with maximum
variety worldwide
Festo is the number 1 in valve
terminal technology.
The steps to becoming
a technology leader
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As the first supplier of IP65/67
remote I/Os for M12
inputs/outputs on the fieldbus,
Festo defined this market too.
Something that sounds quite
complicated is actually made
very easy, because only Festo
offers so many services for
simple design, commissioning
and maximum process reliability.
1990
Valve terminal innovation
• First electrical IP65
inputs/outputs on the fieldbus
• Complete electrical/pneumatic
control chain
• Diagnostics level 1
Valve terminals for every auto-
mation concept
Valve terminals from Festo are
ideal for all automation con-
cepts, be they simple applica-
tions or complex systems.
Thanks to remote I/O and instal-
lation systems, their bandwidth
and functionality – in practically
every conceivable application in
pneumatics, electrics and net-
working – cannot be beaten.
It’s a combination of
• maximum performance,
• very high process reliability
and
• an impressive
price/performance ratio.
The potential for minimising
overall costs in terms of the Total
Cost of Ownership (TCO) is yet
another plus.
1996
More decentralisation
• First decentralised installation
system with hybrid data &
energy cabling for I/O
• Compact valve terminals CPV
and CPA
Different connection techniques,
only one favourite: fieldbuses
The number of pneumatic and
electric drive and control ele-
ments is growing at a very fast
rate. With parallel wiring of ever
larger and more complex
systems and interlinked pro-
cessing centres over larger net-
worked processing cells, the
cabling is becoming immensely
complex. The number of input
and output points is driving
installation work and costs sky-
high, while the likelihood of
errors is increasing considerably.
2002
More flexibility
• First completely modular
electrical periphery with
8 selectable connection
technologies
• M8 3-pin, M12 5-pin, etc.
• Diagnostics level 3: individual
channel diagnostics for I/O
and valves
The simple and quick solution
for these requirements is inno-
vative fieldbus technology. It
even enables the networking
of different automation compo-
nents, which is often required in
contemporary system concepts.
1989 1995 2000 2005
Development of valve Development of
terminals worldwide fieldbuses worldwide
Total dynamics – development through Festo
2008
Your future with Festo
• More function integration of
pneumatics and electrics
• Integration of IT technology
• Simplified engineering
• Integration of safety tech-
nology
• Integrated diagnostic concepts
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Savings potential with fieldbus – comparing technologies
Reducing connections by up to
65%, making huge time savings
and increasing the reliability of
the connection: these are the
key advantages of fieldbus tech-
nology. See for yourself!
Example
Packing machine with 6 stations,
each station equipped with 8
cylinders:
• 6 cylinders are controlled with
a single solenoid valve
• 2 cylinders are controlled with
a double solenoid valve
• On each cylinder, 2 position
sensors are used
Result:
• 96 inputs
• 60 outputs are requested to
control the complete machine
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Connection points per station:
Electrical
In the control cabinet
• 29 to the PLC.
• 29 terminal, PLC side
• 29 terminal, cable side
In the terminal
• 29 terminal, cable side
• 78 coils and sensors to the
terminal
• 30 coils
Pneumatic
• 32 fittings for the valve ports
and for the cylinder ports
• 16silencers, 2 per valve
• 8 valve inputs for the pressure
supply
• 8 supply ports from the mains
• 288 connections per station
Total 1728 connections when
using individual wiring/tradi-
tional valve installation
Conventional assembly and
connection technology
• Time and cost-intensive
assembly
• Greater material requirements
• High error quota during instal-
lation and individual inspec-
tion of all connections
• Larger space requirement for
cable packages
• Connection technology on
a P-manifold: individual
silencer per valve
• Connection technology on a
PRS-manifold: ducted exhaust
air via a common bus silencer
1728 connections
Starting point:
Conventional concept
Valve terminal with multi-pin
plug connection
A multi-wire cable connects the
valve terminal and a controller.
It provides one wire for every
valve coil, and additionally one
wire for the ground connection
of all valve coils.
1038 connections
35 % saving:
Multi-pin plug connector
• Quick electrical connection of
the valves via pre-assembled
multi-pin plug and cable
• Connection to every controller
possible
• All electrical connections
integrated
• Ideal for compact machines
with short lines
• Saves: costs, space, installa-
tion and testing time
Valve terminal with fieldbus
connection
Coded switching signals re-
present a further important
reduction in the number of wires
to the consuming devices. The
coding of the signal composition
and transmission is defined in
so-called protocols.
588 connections
65% saving:
Fieldbus technology
• Internal wiring on the valve
terminal
• Signal transmission takes
place serially via the fieldbus
connection: long distances can
be bridged
• Inputs and outputs are moved
from the control cabinet to the
valve terminal
• Ideal for complex systems and
machines with several stations
• Saves: costs, space and
installation, commissioning
and testing time
• Function integration (axis con-
troller, positioning systems,
safety technology, pressure
regulation technology,
temperature recording etc.)
• Device/periphery diagnostics
possible
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Open communication and networking of machines and systems
In the early 1980s, fieldbuses
represented a first and very
important step in enabling com-
munication between machines
and systems.
Nowadays, networking in control
technology has advanced signifi-
cantly and extends to the highest
levels within companies. The
central components are field-
buses and Industrial Ethernet,
which enable industrial com-
munication from the machine to
management level and vice
versa.
Sensor and actuator level
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The control technology pyramid
Four levels of industrial commu-
nication are generally defined:
Management level
The main focus at this level is
clearly on integrated process
visualisation and tracking. It also
incorporates the interface to
production systems. In general,
complex but normally not
particularly time-critical data
packages are often transmitted
over large distances.
Control level
Synchronisation of production
processes or data within indivi-
dual processes or system parts.
This generally happens between
different PLCs.
Management
level
Control level
Field level
Field level
Complex equipment and data
within a machine component or
a production segment are net-
worked using a fast and robust
bus system.
Sensor and actuator level
Very fast communication with
possbile real-time capability –
within the machine and at the
lowest control level. Digital
or analogue processing of signal
statuses and diagnostic messa-
ges of all actuators and sensors.
Response Length of Life cycle of
time messages messages
Management level
Control level
Field level
Sensor and actuator level
Message Variability of
density participants
Performance classes and their characteristics
The speed, size, validity and availability of data vary depending on the performance
class, specific requests and technical feasibility.
Making the most of smart
advantages, e.g. diagnostics
These open communication
concepts are not only of interest
to OEMs, who need to have
solid condition monitoring and
diagnostic information to hand in
the context of service life guar- Moreover, end users and opera-
antees, full service contracts, tors can retrofit and integrate
or to protect against unfounded these Festo systems – the infor-
recourse claims. They are also mation is provided via the
of interest to end users who standard interfaces to the higher-
depend on having the highest order process and machine dia-
level of process reliability. gnostics.

PC 1 PC 2

PC
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PLC-Ethernet HMI-Ethernet/Web

Remote Controller Fieldbus

4.1 4
HMI PLC-Fieldbus

Stand Alone
3.1 3.2
Notebook

FED

CPX-FB CPX-FEC CPX-FEC CPX-FEC

CPX-FB
3

2 2 2

Position controller

1 Cylinders

Axes

2-position valves Control valves Individual valves and sensors

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More efficient production using fieldbuses

For more than 20 years, field-
buses have been revolutionising
industrial communication. In the
1980s, the technical and finan-
cial development within the
automation industry made a
new, groundbreaking technical
solution absolutely essential.
Even today, its significance
continues to grow as it results in,
for example, ever more complex,
highly networked and above all,
closely synchronised production.
Fundamental reasons for the use
of fieldbus technology include:
• reduced error quota, also
through automatic trouble-
shooting during set-up and in
operation
• improved productivity and
reduced downtimes, because
diagnostic information is
accessible from the field
devices
• reduction in installation effort
by more than 60 %
• reduction in assembly expen-
diture and costs for testing
• actuation and data trans-
mission between selected
components of a system
• definable electronic control
systems enable the combina-
tion of systems
• installation and use in the
different machines and
systems
• substitute control cabinet,
as installed directly on the
machine
• improvement in cost/benefit
ratio
• permanent improvement in the
time-to-market situation

Advantages for Advantages for Advantages for com-

design procurement missioning and main-
tenance
1. Fieldbus protocols • Easy integration in • Reduced costs • Simple expansion
existing control • Single sourcing for • Quick switching of
systems optimised product modules
• Direct fieldbus selection and ware- • Comprehensive
connection of pneu- housing diagnostics and
matic drives • Reliable ordering condition monitoring
possible
2. Basic pneumatic • Minimised installa- • Reduced follow-up • Simple, step-by-step
concept tion space costs installation and com-
• Flexible task adapta- • Lower maintenance missioning
tion costs
• Assembled directly • Fully pre-assembled
for the task and tested units
• Saves on time and • Low operating costs
installation

3. Integrated • Comprehensive • Simple and reliable • Comprehensive pro-

service & support technical documenta- logistics duct documentation
tion • High machine availa- • Simple advance com-
• Faster construction bility missioning
• Reduced system
stoppages

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From the office to production – Industrial Ethernet
For more than 20 years, Ethernet
has revolutionised office com-
munication. This LAN technology
has become a standard in this
field.
This had also led to further inno-
vations and improvements in
productivity in production and
manufacturing.
With the combination of the
advantages of fieldbuses and
Industrial Ethernet, the second
revolution is about to com-
mence: the Ethernet can send
messages to participants of a
common line network by a kind
of wireless system.
Fieldbus:
All communications
link centrally via
PLCs
Communications links
Visualisation
Diagnosis
Program/process control
Increased efficiency
• Manufacturing and logistics
benefit enormously from the
possibility to network commu-
nication and information flows
worldwide without huge
expense using the Internet
and/or Intranet.
• One technology for all net-
works simplifies the training of
network specialists and pro-
grammers.
• Communication is drastically
simplified – even for mixed
hardware from different manu-
facturers, such as e.g. servo-
pneumatic and electric drives,
measurement stations or
modular valve terminals.
PC/Web
HMI PLC-Fieldbus
CPX/MPA
Diagnostics
• No laborious programming of a
PLC and machine operator unit
as it is now possible to call up
diagnostic information from
the field devices.
• Remote diagnostics and main-
tenance also possible with
normal PC/browser.
IT infrastructure:
• An existing IT infrastructure
and know-how can be used
many times.
• Extremely fast data transmis-
sion up to 100 Gigabytes/sec.
• Configuration and recording
of data and controls remains
consistent, even over several
network levels.
Industrial Ethernet:
Direct communi-
cations links
between
distributed
stations
CPX/MPA
Integrated advantages:
CPX as an example
An intelligent electrical periphery
such as the CPX terminal inte-
grates these advantages. And for
Festo valve terminals it offers
• the most up-to-date communi-
cation methods, such as field-
bus and/or Ethernet,
• comprehensive diagnostic
services,
• condition monitoring,
• pre-processing and
• the latest function integration.
• Furthermore, it is not just
uniquely modular and flexible,
but also
• independent of all PLC manu-
facturers
• and can be integrated seam-
lessly into all host systems.
PC/Web
PLC- HMI-
Ethernet Ethernet/Web
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An overview of bus technologies
PROFIBUS
PROFIBUS distinguishes be-
tween active stations such as
PLCs or PCs (master devices) and
passive stations such as sensors
or actuators (slave devices).
There are three different PROFI-
BUS versions:
PROFIBUS-DP is specially
designed for communication
between automation systems
and decentralised peripheral
devices and is thus universally
suited to manufacturing auto-
mation.
PROFIBUS-PA is best suited to
applications in process automa-
tion and supports data commu-
nication and energy transfer via
the bus.
PROFIBUS FMS takes on commu-
nication tasks at cell level,
e.g. communication between
PC and PLC.
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PROFINET
The PROFINET protocol guaran-
tees data exchange with a high
data transmission rate, for exam-
ple real-time critical I/O data
from sensors, actuators, robot
controllers, PLCs or process
equipment. Likewise, informa-
tion on diagnostics or configura-
tions that is not real-time critical
can also be transmitted. The
Ethernet bandwidth and commu-
nications model are sufficient for
the parallel transmission of both
data types.
INTERBUS
INTERBUS works on the basis of
a master/slave access method,
whereby the bus master simul-
taneously realises the link to the
host controller or bus system.
INTERBUS has a ring topology,
i.e. all stations are active in a
closed transmission path.
INTERBUS consists of an I/O-
oriented transmission method
with a summation frame pro-
tocol. The following physical
variants of the transmission
method exist:
• Remote bus for longer
distances
• Local bus for communication,
e.g. in a control cabinet
• INTERBUS loop connects
components with a small
number of I/Os
EtherCAT
With EtherCAT (Ethernet for
Control Automation Technology),
the focus is placed on real-time
capability, which is why primarily
EtherCAT messages are transmit-
ted. EtherCAT is characterised by
its short cycle times and high-
precision synchronisation with
practically no jitter. From the
standard Ethernet frame sent by
the master, EtherCAT slave devi-
ces only take the data intended
for them and insert input data
while the message passes
through.
The definition of device profiles
such as CoE, CANopen over
EtherCAT was taken from existing
fieldbus technologies and inte-
grated in EtherCAT.
CANopen
Maximum reliability and inter-
ference immunity define the
CANopen communication proto-
col, which was developed for the
automotive industry. Today, CAN
is the standard network in cars,
buses, lorries, trains and agricul-
tural utility vehicles.
Different requirements in terms
of data transmission can be
achieved via PDOs (process data
objects) and SDOs (service data
objects). PDOs are fast real-time
data, SDOs transmit parameter
data such as for example time-
out times, maskings or mapping
parameters.
MODBUS
MODBUS is based on a
master/slave (e.g. a PC), or for
more complex tasks, a client/
server architecture, and is then
used for example for measure-
ment and control systems.
It transmits data in binary format
within TCP/IP packets for a good
data throughput. MODBUS can
connect one master and several
slaves in two ways: for the serial
interface or for Ethernet.
DeviceNet
The fieldbus for industrial field
devices such as limit switches,
optical sensors, valve terminals,
frequency converters and opera-
ting panels reduces the amount
of expensive individual wiring
required and improves device-
specific diagnostic functions.
DeviceNet communication on the
broadcast-oriented Controller
Area Network (CAN) meets the
extensive demands for transmis-
sion reliability and interference
immunity in vehicle construction
and also operates in large tem-
perature ranges.
Ethernet/IP
The open bus system based on
the Ethernet standard and
TCP/IP technology is one of the
most frequently used Ethernet-
based fieldbuses. It communi-
cates, for example, between the
electrical CPX terminal and the
Ethernet/IP network. The bus
node is provided with system
supply via the interlinking block
and processes communications
via the I/O modules. Access to
the data is possible directly from
the device.
CC-Link
Bus system from Mitsubishi for
high-speed communication, for
example between the electrical
CPX terminal and a higher-order
master for Control &
Communication-Link (CC-Link).
The bus node is provided with
system supply via the inter-
linking block and processes
communications via the I/O
modules.
AS-interface
For optimised working with
decentralised solutions at redu-
ced costs: the AS-interface is, at
actuator/sensor level, the ideal
complement for fieldbus systems
or industrial Ethernet. Data
and power transmission all take
place on only one cable.
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Four principles – four times the choice
Nowadays smart machine con-
cepts are based on three impor-
tant cornerstones: pneumatics,
electrics and networking. Mixed
pneumatic and electrical systems
are linked for communication via
Ethernet and fieldbus protocols,
thus achieving new levels for
productivity and process reliabi-
lity. Having the right product
selection and the right machine
and installation concept is also
key if future requirements are to
be satisfied. Festo covers practi-
cally every possible option in
this respect.
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With smart machine concepts
everything is possible
• Centralised installation
• Decentralised installation
• Upstream installation
• Hybrid installation
Your system concept defines the
ideal valve terminal solution
3 steps to achieve your
objective:
A Define the machine and
installation concept.
B Check our portfolio according
to the requirements of your
sector: machine concept,
electrical installation, special
applications and requirements
C Select the right valve terminal
according to function and
performance.
The matrix on the next page
provides an initial selection
overview.
Centralised installation Decentralised installation system
• Control of several drives and • Individual functions on a small
functions via one valve terminal valve terminal
• Short control chain, covering • Installation-saving hybrid cable
only a few metres for data and voltage for the
• Typical I/O number between connection of up to 16 modules
16 … 128 via FB nodes
• Typical I/O number between
Advantages 16 … 512
• Up to 60% improvement in
efficiency thanks to function Advantages
integration • Up to 30% shorter cycle times
• Up to 50% reduction in channel through very short tubes
costs • Up to 70% reduction in installa-
• Up to 40% higher performance tion space
density • Up to 50% less air consumption
• Up to 35% reduction in down- – smaller valves yielding the
times thanks to condition moni- same performance are possible
toring/diagnostics • Optimum flow rates and
• Minimised effort for complete response times
energy supply • Highly flexible: 3 master con-
• Minimised effort through cepts 32 … 512 I/O; 3 valve
centralised, easily accessible terminal platforms; 3 I/O plat-
assembly forms
• Central service point • Portable use possible thanks to
small dimensions
Festo solutions • Teach-in function for automatic
• Type 44 VTSA configuration
• Type 04 ISO • Simplified and shortened:
• Type 32 MPA service and maintenance
• Type 03 Midi/Maxi through short connections
• Type 50 CPX terminal
Industrial Ethernet Industrial Ethernet
Fieldbus Fieldbus
Festo solutions
• Type 10 CPV
• Type 32 MPA
• Type 80 CPV-SC
• Type 55 CPI installation system
• 3 platforms of highly speciali-
sed CPI I/O modules
• 3 platforms for decentralised
CPI valve terminals
Decentralised installation for
upstream functions
(Fieldbus Direct)
• Small valve terminals with
directly integrated FB connec-
tions or AS-interface compo-
nents
• For conversion, loading and
unloading outside the machine
• Ideal for tools on robots or
handling systems, upstream
stoppers and gates
• Typical I/O number between
4/8 … 32 (48)
Advantages
• All advantages of decentralised
installation
• Graduated granularity for smal-
ler, medium and separately
mounted function groups
• Comprehensive diagnostics
and condition monitoring per
slave
• No subordinate subsystem:
FB configuration per slave
Industrial Ethernet
AS-Interface
Festo solutions Hybrid installation system
• Type 10 CPV (centralised/decentralised)
• Type 80 CPV-SC Only possible with Festo!
• Type 82 CPA-SC
• Type 15 CDVI • Comprehensive combination
of individual systems, which
Festo AS-interface solutions can be expanded as required
• Type 10 CPV • Optimal also on the control
• Type 32 MPA cabinet or on the control
cabinet wall.
Advantages
• Best mix
• Short cycle times and high
machine performance
• Up to 20% reduction in system
costs in the context of TCO
• Maximised choice, centralised
or decentralised
• Selectable extent of diag-
nostics
Festo solutions
• Type 32 MPA
• Type 44 VTSA
• Type 50 CPX terminal
• Type 55 CPI installation system
Industrial Ethernet
Fieldbus
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Valve terminal variety at a glance
Valve terminals Flow rate Electrical inputs Number of so
electrical periphery (litre/min per valve) (max. per valve terminal) (max. per val

Selection matrix for valve

terminals …

decentralised
… helps you to find the right
valve terminal for your planned
machine concept, thus providing
8 16 72 92 144 512 8 16 24
you with the right solution.
VSVA – ISO 15407-1
500
Modular, individual connections M8/M12,
Design C 1000

CPX/VTSA/VTSA-F – ISO 15407-2 und 550/700

5599-2
Modular, high pneumatic functionality, 1100/1400
with electrical I/Os 1500/1800

VIFB – ISO 5599-2 1200

Complies with standards, modular, 2300
with electrical I/Os
4500

CPX/MPA/MPA-F 360
Universal, modular, versatile, serial valve 700
actuation, with electrical I/O
900

CPV 400
Standard, compact, powerful 800
1600

VUVB/VTUB 400 VB12 12

Universal, highly economical 200 500 VB20
800 VB20
1000 VB20

CPV-SC
Compact, Smart Cubic 170

CPA-SC
Modular, Smart Cubic 180

MH1 10
Miniature valve
14

VTOC 10
Compact, flexible 2x 3/2-way pilot valves

MHJ, MH2/3/4 10
50 100 150 MHJ
Fast-switching valve,
Individual connection 100 200 400 MH2/3/4

CDVI
Clean Design IP65/67 650

CPX-Terminal: Multifunctional, modular and flexible periphery. Independent

platform, comprehensive diagnostics and function integration. Optional:
remote I/O, remote control and motion control.

CPI-System
Decentralized installation system. Up to 16 I/O-modules and valve terminals.
3 platforms for each I/O-module, valve terminals and master modules.

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1)
26
32
40
lve terminal)
olenoid coils

48
56

via the CPI system 2)

decentralised

64 128 512
Pressure sensor

Proportional pressure regulator

End position controller Soft Stop

Servopneumatic positioning system

Function integration
Multi-axes interface for electrical axes

Safety valves

Soft-start/exhaust valve

Electrical voltage zones

Vertical stacking

2)
2)
2)
Multipin

AS-Interface

DeviceNet

Profibus

Electrical connection
Interbus

1)
CANopen

1)
Communication protocol
CC-Link

1)
EtherCat

1)

1)
1)
Ethernet/IP

1)
1)
Modbus/TCP

1)
1)
Profinet/IO RT

1)
1)
Integrated controller

1)
Directly actuated
Valve

Piloted
properties

Vacuum

Multiple pressure zones

IP40
class

IP65
Protection

IP67

Explosion-proof

Status bit

Module-/channel oriented
Diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

such as for example: manual pressure regulators, pressure gauges, flow control plates, shut-off plates (hot-swap), compressed air supply, integrated non-return functions/back pressure flaps
Web-based, Web monitor

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The trend: function integration
Two valve terminals and one
electrical terminal not only work
together flawlessly, they also
offer great potential for function
integration. This is why actuator,
sensor, open and closed-loop
control technologies at Festo are
all blended together to form
autonomous systems.
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These decentralised automation
solutions save entire operation
cycles, for example, in the
subordinate system and thus
permit fast processes on site.
Function integration yields a time saving of up to 60%!
The examples
CPX modular electrical terminal
For maximum modularity,
process reliability and quality.
Neutral I/O platform for mini-
mum installation effort.
Integrated functions:
• Comprehensive diagnostics
and condition monitoring
• Integrated IT services:
CPX web monitor for valve
terminals online
• Power supply for reliable
machine statuses
• Motion function integration
• Multi-axis interface for
electrical and servopneumatic
drives
Valve terminal MPA –
modularity redefined
MPA stands for seamless inte-
gration into control systems with
Ethernet, fieldbus, multi-pin or
individual valves.
Integrated functions:
• Comprehensive diagnostics
and condition monitoring
• Electropneumatic installation
concept for maximum function
integration
• Integrated pressure sensors
• Proportional pressure
regulators
• Electrical voltage zones for
new safety concepts
• Shut-off plate (hot-swap):
valve replacement under
pressure
• Sub-base with integrated
non-return valves
Standard valve terminal VTSA
VTSA – total function and
system integration through to
a complete installation solution
with maximum flow. Standard
and flexibility combined.
Integrated functions:
• Integrated diagnostics concept
• Standardisation “plus”: e.g.
vertical stacking
• Safety@Festo: electrically actu-
ated on-off valve for
gradual pressure build-up
• Valves with switching position
sensing for maximum relia-
bility
• Reliability for lifting and semi-
rotary cylinders and manual
clamping devices
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Services for your success

Festo services are aligned with Everything from a single Service …

your value creation processes.
So you can be sure that
wherever Festo products are
used within your value
creation chain, whether in
engineering, procurement,
assembly and commissioning
or in operation – Festo has
tailored its service offerings to
create a precise match.
source …
… from individual components
and modular product families to
complex systems. Advice and a
multitude of design and planning
tools are provided in the online
catalogue – ensuring a shorter
time to market.
… in 176 countries, where more
than 1,000 experts and project
consultants provide a fast
service that is customer focused
and also takes customer and
country-specific solutions into
consideration.

Engineering Supply Chain Assembly Operation

cost saving

time saving

process security

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Assembly/commissioning …
… fast, simple and reliable –
thanks to Festo Plug and Work®
and an optimally coordinated
product portfolio.
Courses …
… with individually tailored
content for public or in-house
training. The focus of these
courses is activity-based
learning with an industrial
focus and a quick transfer to
industrial practice.
Customer-tailored solutions …
… whenever the extensive port-
folio of 28,000 components is
not enough: from PrePack and
PreAssembly to ready-to-install
solutions, control cabinets, inte-
gration technology or modified
and newly constructed compo-
nents.
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 Festo worldwide

Argentina Estonia Japan Slovakia

Festo S.A. Festo OY AB Eesti Filiaal Festo K.K. Festo spol. s r.o.
Edison 2392 Laki 11B 1-26-10 Hayabuchi, Tsuzuki-ku Gavlovicová ul. 1
(B1640 HRV) Martinez 12915 Tallinn Yokohama 224-0025 83103 Bratislava 3
Prov. Buenos Aires Tel. ++372 666 15 60, Fax ++372 666 15 61 Tel. ++81 (0)45/593 56 10, Fax 593 56 78 Tel. ++421 (0)2/49 10 49 10, Fax 49 10 49 11
Tel. ++54 (0)11/47 17 82 00, Fax 47 17 82 82 E-mail: info_ee@festo.com E-mail: info_jp@festo.com E-mail: info_sk@festo.com
E-mail: info@ar.festo.com
Finland Korea South Slovenia
Australia Festo OY Festo Korea Co., Ltd.
Festo d.o.o. Ljubljana
Festo Pty. Ltd. Mäkituvantie 9, P.O. Box 86 470-1 Gasan-dong, Geumcheon-gu
IC Trzin, Blatnica 8
Head Office (Melbourne) 01511 Vantaa Seoul #153-803
179-187 Browns Road, P.O. Box 261 Tel. ++82 (0)2/850 71 14, Fax 864 70 40 1236 Trzin
Tel. ++358 (09)/87 06 51, Fax 87 06 52 00 Tel. ++386 (0)1/530 21 00, Fax 530 21 25
Noble Park Vic. 3174 E-mail: info_kr@festo.com
E-mail: info_fi@festo.com E-mail: info_si@festo.com
Call Toll Free 1300 88 96 96
Fax Toll Free 1300 88 95 95 Latvia
Tel. ++ 61(0)3/97 95 95 55, Fax 97 95 97 87 France Festo SIA South Africa
E-mail: info_au@festo.com.au Festo Eurl Deglava 60 Festo (Pty) Ltd.
Numéro Indigo Tel. 0820/204640, Fax 204641 1035 Riga 22-26 Electron Avenue, P.O. Box 255
Austria ZA des Maisons Rouges Tel. ++371 67/57 78 64, Fax 57 79 46 Isando 1600
Festo Gesellschaft m.b.H. 8 rue du Clos Sainte Catherine E-mail: info_lv@festo.com Tel. ++27 (0)11/971 55 00, Fax 974 21 57
Linzer Straße 227 94367 Bry-sur-Marne cedex E-mail: info_za@festo.com
1140 Wien Tel. ++33 (0)1/48 82 64 00, Fax 48 82 64 01 Lithuania
Tel. ++43 (0)1/91 07 50, Fax 91 07 52 50 E-mail: info_fr@festo.com Festo UAB Spain
E-mail: info_at@festo.com Karaliaus Mindago pr. 22 Festo Pneumatic, S.A.
Germany 3000 Kaunas Tel.: 901243660 Fax: 902243660
Belarus Festo AG & Co. KG Tel. ++370 (8)7/32 13 14, Fax 32 13 15
Avenida Granvia, 159
IP Festo Postfach E-mail: info_lt@festo.com
Distrito económico Granvia L'H
Minsk, 220035 73726 Esslingen
Mascherov Prospekt, 78, Belarus Malaysia ES-08908 Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona
Ruiter Straße 82
Tel. ++375 (0)17/204 85 58, Fax 204 85 59 Festo Sdn.Berhad Tel. ++ 3493/261 64 00, Fax 261 64 20
73734 Esslingen-Berkheim
E-mail: info_by@festo.com Tel. ++49 (0)711/34 70, Fax 347 21 44 10 Persiaran Industri E-mail: info_es@festo.com
E-mail: info_de@festo.com Bandar Sri Damansara, Wilayah Persekutuan
Belgium 52200 Kuala Lumpur Sweden
Festo Belgium sa/nv Greece Tel. ++60 (0)3/62 86 80 00, Fax 62 75 64 11 Festo AB
Rue Colonel Bourg 101 Festo Ltd. E-mail: info_my@festo.com Stillmansgatan 1, P.O. Box 21038
1030 Bruxelles/Brussel Hamosfsernas 40 20021 Malmö
Tel. ++32 (0)2/702 32 11, Fax 702 32 09 11853 Athens Mexico Tel. ++46 (0)40/38 38 40, Fax 38 38 10
E-mail: info_be@festo.com Festo Pneumatic, S.A. E-mail: info_se@festo.com
Tel. ++30 210/341 29 00, Fax 341 29 05
Av. Ceylán 3, Col. Tequesquinahuac
E-mail: info_gr@festo.com
Brazil 54020 Tlalnepantla, Edo. de México Switzerland
Festo Automaçao Ltda. Tel. ++52 (01)55/53 21 66 00, Fax 53 21 66 55 Festo AG
Rua Guiseppe Crespi, 76 Hong Kong E-mail: festo.mexico@mx.festo.com
Festo Ltd. Moosmattstrasse 24
KM 12,5 - Via Anchieta
Unit C&D, 7/F, Leroy Plaza 8953 Dietikon ZH
04183-080 Sao Paulo SP-Brazíl Netherlands
15 Cheung Shun Street Tel. ++41 (0)44/744 55 44, Fax 744 55 00
Tel. ++55 (0)11/50 13 16 00, Fax 50 13 18 68 Festo B.V.
E-mail: info_br@festo.com Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon Schieweg 62 E-mail: info_ch@festo.com
Hong Kong 2627 AN Delft
Bulgaria Tel. ++ 852/27 43 83 79, Fax 27 86 21 73 Tel. ++31 (0)15/251 88 99, Fax 261 10 20 Taiwan
Festo Bulgaria EOOD E-mail: info_hk@festo.com E-mail: info_nl@festo.com Festo Co., Ltd.
1592 Sofia 9 Kung 8th Road
9, Christophor Kolumb Blvd. Hungary New Zealand Linkou 2nd Industrial Zone, Linkou #244
Tel. ++359 (0)2/960 07 12, Fax 960 07 13 Festo Kft. Festo Limited Taipei Hsien Taiwan
E-mail: info_bg@festo.com Csillaghegyi út 32-34. MT. Wellington Tel. ++886 (0)2/26 01 92 81, Fax 26 01 92 87
1037 Budapest Auckland NZ E-mail: info_tw@festo.com
Canada Tel. ++36 (06)1/250 00 55, Fax 250 15 93 Tel. ++64 (0)9/574 10 94, Fax 574 10 99
Festo Inc. E-mail: info_hu@festo.com E-mail: info_nz@festo.com Thailand
5300 Explorer Drive Festo Ltd.
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5G4 India Norway 67/1 Moo 6 Phaholyothin Road
Tel. ++1 (0)905/624 90 00, Fax 624 90 01 Festo Controls Private Ltd. Festo AS Klong 1, Klong Luang,
E-mail: info_ca@festo.com 237B, Ole Deviksvei 2
Pathumthani 12120
Bommasandra Industrial Area, 0666 Oslo, Norway
Tel. ++66 29 01 88 00, Fax ++66 29 01 88 33
Chile Bangalore Hosur Highway, Tel. ++47 22 72 89 50, Fax ++47 22 72 89 51
Festo S.A. E-mail: info_no@festo.com E-mail: info_th@festo.com
Bangalore 560 099
Mapocho 1901
Tel. ++91 (0)80/22 89 41 00, Fax 783 20 58 Turkey
6500151 Santiago de Chile Peru
E-mail: info_in@festo.com Festo San. ve Tic. A.S.
Tel. ++56 (0)2/690 28 00, Fax 695 75 90 Festo S.R.L.
E-mail: info.chile@cl.festo.com Calle Amador Merino Reyna #480, San Isidro Tuzla Mermerciler Organize
Indonesia Lima, Perú Sanayi Bölgesi, 6/18 TR
China PT. Festo Tel. ++51 (0)1/222 15 84, Fax 222 15 95 34956 Tuzla - Istanbul/TR
Festo (China) Ltd. JL. Sultan Iskandar Muda No.68 Tel. ++90 (0)216/585 00 85, Fax 585 00 50
1156 Yunqiao Road Arteri Pondok Indah Philippines E-mail: info_tr@festo.com
Jinqiao Export Processing Zone, Pudong, Jakarta 12240 Festo Inc.
201206 Shanghai, PRC Tel. ++62 (0)21/27 50 79 00, Fax 27 50 79 98 KM 18, West Service Road, South Superhighway Ukraine
Tel. ++86 (0)21/58 54 90 01, Fax 58 54 03 00 E-mail: info_id@festo.com 1700 Paranaque City, Metro Manila Festo Ukraina
E-mail: info_cn@festo.com Tel. ++63 (0)2/776 68 88, Fax 823 42 19 Borisoglebskaja 11
Iran E-mail: info_ph@festo.com Kiev 04070
Colombia Festo Pneumatic S.K.
Tel. ++380 (0)44/239 24 33, Fax 463 70 96
Festo Ltda. #1,Behbahan St. Ramsar ave Poland
E-mail: info_ua@festo.com
Avenida El Dorado No. 98-43 Tehran 1581975411 Festo Sp. z o.o.
Bogotá Tel. ++98 (0)21/88 82 92 25, Fax 882 21 62 Janki k/Warszawy, ul. Mszczonowska 7
Tel. ++57 (0)1/404 80 88, Fax 404 81 01 05090 Raszyn United Kingdom
E-mail: info_ir@festo.com
E-mail: festo@festo.com.co Tel. ++48 (0)22/711 41 00, Fax 711 41 02 Festo Limited
Ireland E-mail: info_pl@festo.com Applied Automation Centre, Caswell Road
Croatia Festo Limited Brackmills Trading Estate
Festo d.o.o. Unit 5 Sandyford Park Romania Northampton NN4 7PY
Nova Cesta 181 Sandyford Industrial Estate Festo S.R.L. Tel. ++44 (0)1604/66 70 00, Fax 66 70 01
10000 Zagreb Dublin 18 St. Constantin 17 E-mail: info_gb@festo.com
Tel. ++385 (0)1/619 19 69, Fax 619 18 18 Tel. ++ 353(0)1/295 49 55, Fax 295 56 80 010217 Bucuresti
E-mail: info_hr@festo.com E-mail: info_ie@festo.com Tel. ++40 (0)21/310 29 83, Fax 310 24 09 United States
E-mail: info_ro@festo.com Festo Corporation (New York)
Czech Republic Call Toll-free 800/993 3786
Israel
Festo, s.r.o. Russia Fax Toll-free 800/963 3786
Festo Pneumatic Israel Ltd.
Modranska 543/76 Festo-RF OOO 395 Moreland Road, P.O.Box 18023
147 00 Praha 4 P.O. Box 1076, Ha'atzma'ut Road 48 Michurinskiy prosp., 49
Yehud 56100 Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788
Tel. ++420 261 09 96 11, 119607 Moskow
Tel. ++972 (0)3/632 22 66, Fax 632 22 77 Tel. ++ 1(0)314/770 01 12, Fax 770 16 84
Fax ++420 241 77 33 84 Tel. ++7 495/737 34 00, Fax 737 34 01
E-mail: info_cz@festo.com E-mail: info_il@festo.com E-mail: info_ru@festo.com E-mail: info_us@festo.com

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Festo A/S Festo S.p.A Festo Pte. Ltd. Festo C.A.

Islevdalvej 180 Via Enrico Fermi 36/38 6 Kian Teck Way Av. 23, Esquina calle 71, No. 22-62
2610 Rødovre 20090 Assago (MI) Singapore 628754 Maracaibo, Edo. Zulia
Tel. ++45 70 21 10 90, Fax ++45 44 88 81 10 Tel. ++39 02/45 78 81, Fax 488 06 20 Tel. ++65 62 64 01 52, Fax ++65 62 61 10 26 Tel. ++58 (0)261/759 09 44, Fax 759 04 55
E-mail: info_dk@festo.com E-mail: info_it@festo.com E-mail: info_sg@festo.com E-mail: festo@festo.com.ve