LifeTech Technology for Life Sciences

LifeTechTechnology for Life Sciences

Components for medical technology and laboratory automation

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Life sciences – smart solutions for medical technology and laboratory automation

Laboratory automation Medical technology

4 Introduction6 Sample preparation: complete process8 Sample preparation: liquid handling10 Flow cytometry12 Analytical chromatography14 In vitro diagnostics

16 Introduction18 Oxygen therapy20 Breathing devices/medical ventilators 22 Anaesthesia24 Dental drills and media handling26 Compression therapy and medical mattresses

Your choice

Our diversity

You develop high-end medical technology.You want highly efficient laboratory processes.We deliver customised and value-adding solutions.

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Growing and ageing populations, increas-ing risk of illness and global mobility call for cost-effective healthcare solutions. The demand for suitable preventative healthcare and diagnostic procedures is also on the rise.

Technical developments such as miniaturi-sation, integration or dosing ever smaller fluid volumes are opening up new opportunities. Festo is promoting these trends – with compact components, highly integrated modules and a focus on micro-fluid products for regulating gases and

liquids. For the medical technology and laboratory automation segments, Festo offers standardised components and develops customised automation solutions together with you to meet your requirements – cost-effectively, to fit the smallest possible space and in the best possible quality.

The healthcare sector worldwide is facing ever greater challenges – challenges that could also be addressed by industrial automation. The LifeTech division at Festo offers forward-looking answers as well as innovative solutions for medical technology and laboratory automa-tion. Festo supports systems and equipment manufactur-ers by combining top quality with maximum efficiency in components and custom-specific solutions.

Product portfolio

28 Liquid handling32 Gas handling42 Kinematics/sample handling

The benefits at a glance

Everything from a single source, from standard products to ready-to-install, customised subsystems

Collaborative engineering right from the initial planning stage

Transforming individual, validated process steps into automated process sequences

Easy to integrate into your overall system

Perfect interaction between liquid handling and kinematics

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From identifying and checking the sample carriers to opening and closing sample vials and adding liquids to microwell plates, with Festo you can implement customised applications for sample preparation in the smallest of spaces.

The modular system solutions operate quickly, accurately, con-sistently and efficiently, while the results of the automated pro-cesses are always reproducible and verifiable. The degree of automation can be flexibly adapted to your individual requirements, and thus all tasks from single process steps to link-ing complex individual processes can be automated. Festo

provides you with everything from a single source: from con-ceptualisation and joint develop-ment to delivery of subsystems.

Laboratory automation: modular solutions for every task

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oKtopure – fully automated DNA extractionThe DNA extraction robot from LGC Genomics, oKtopure, accel-erates cultivation programmes and many other molecular biology processes thanks to standardised DNA extraction from plant, leaf and seed tissue, animal tissue, hair and blood. 8 x 96 deepwell plates can be purified at the same time and

up to 5000 samples can be pro-cessed each day. To achieve this, Festo, in close cooperation with LGC, developed a three-dimen-sional gantry for liquid handling with a pre-programmed actuator and controller package.

Modular sample processor – automated sample preparationAnton Paar’s modular sample processor automates sample preparation for chromatographic analysis. The benchtop platform prepares samples from just a few millilitres to 100 millilitres, mak-

ing it ideal for petrochemicals, food and fragrances. Compact handling gantries with electric axes from Festo ensure precise pipetting processes. Integrated vision systems record the data matrix code to identify the sam-ples. Cylinders dispose of used,

disposable pipette tips. The dispense head was also devel-oped by Festo.

“The fact that Festo was able to offer us a complete package including hardware, software, consultation and services was the key to our decision.”

“Festo supplied us with a complete system solution including controllers. That was what actually enabled us to develop the system so quickly.”

Project Manager Dipl.-Ing. Markus Schöllauf from the Automation and Robotics division at Anton Paar in Austria

Dr. Dietrich Köster, Product Manager at LGC Genomics, UK

The benefits at a glance

Level of automation can be adapted flexibly

Clear interfaces for rapid integration

Pre-assembled, tested modules via a single order number

Perfectly matched components

Specially developed components with technical highlights

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Sample preparation: the complete process

Rotary gripper module EHMD

Infinite electrical rotation and electrical or pneumatic gripping

The EHMD is ideal for use with small objects in laboratory automation – for universal handling of small sample vials or for gripping and rotating, as well as opening and closing caps. The assembly module with Z compensation automatically adjusts to the thread pitch of the caps without moving the Z-axis. When powered by motor controller CMMO-ST, it allows sample con-tainers of unknown size to be gripped with variable levels of force.

• Infinite rotation: electric, with encoder for absolute positioning

• Maximum torque: 0.3 Nm; speed: up to 150 rpm at full torque• Gripping: pneumatic or electric with encoder and gripping

force retained even at power loss• Stroke: 2 x 5 mm; opening/closing time: < 0.4 s for 2 x 2 mm

stroke• Compact module for payload of up to 250 g

Colour sensor SOECPage 48

Feeding samples

Reading barcodes

Detecting liquid level

Colour sensor

Identifying samples

Planar surface gantry EXCM-30Page 42

Electric axes EGSC/ELGCPage 42/43

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Lighting SBALPage 48

Separating

Liquid handlingPage 8

Mixing

Vision sensor SBSIPage 47

Analysis

Storage

Disposal

Optoelectronic sensor SOECPage 48

Fork light barrier SOOFPage 49

Fibre-optic unit SOOCPage 49

Controller CECCPage 45

Motor EMMS-STPage 45

Gripper EHPSPage 44

Rotary gripper module EHMDPage 44

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Sample preparation:liquid handling

Dispense head VTOE

The complete modular solution for perfection in rapid dispensing

Housed in a compact 9-mm grid, the high-precision dispense head VTOE has a modular configuration in terms of the number of dispensing channels, the internal diameter of the dispensing nozzles and the wetted materials used. The typical coefficient of variation (CV) of the dispensing volume is less than 1% within a range of 10 to 1000 μl with excellent linearity. The media separated solenoid valves VODA prevent cross- contamination and ensure best possible rinsability.

• Configurable complete solution comprising manifold duct plate, dosing valves and nozzles

• Non-contact dispensing of very small quantities• Wetted materials: transparent polycarbonate with FPM seal

or highly inert PEEK with FFPM seal, depending on the area of application

Pressure and vacuum

controlAir preparation

Pressure regulator VEABPage 34

Proportional pressure regulator VEMAPage 35



Push-in fitting NLFA Page 30

Valve actuation module VAEMPage 29

Media separated solenoid valve VYKAPage 31

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Volume

Liquid level

Flow

Pressure

Pipetting

Dispensing

Pressure transmitter SPTWPage 39

Pressure sensor SPAWPage 39

Analysis

Storage

Disposal

Process monitoring






Gripper EHPSPage 44

Dispense head VTOEPage 28

Dispense head VTOIPage 29


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Flow cytometry

Media separated solenoid valve VYKA

Maximum performance density and precision

With a width of just 7 mm, the VYKA doses very small quantities of liquid very precisely. Thanks to the use of a separating dia-phragm made of high-performance polymers, it is also suitable for aggressive media. The low internal volume makes the valve easy to clean, while the combination with FDA listed materials makes the VYKA ideal for very sensitive applications. The cur-rent control ensures maximum reproducibility of the switching behaviour. What's more, the holding current reduction of the plug-in electronics prevents sensitive media from heating up.

• Safe media separation using FKM and FFKM diaphragm• Low power consumption with 1.7 W (pick-up phase) and

0.3 W (holding current phase)• Extremely flexible in use thanks to 3/2, 2/2 variants and

12 ... 26 V DC actuation• For dosing and continuous flow applications in the smallest

of spaces

Air preparationPressure

regulation

Proportional pressure regulator VEMAPage 35



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Fluid container

carrier

Sample container

Disposal

Sample tube

DetectingHydrodynamic

focusingSorting






Gripper EHPSPage 44

Media separated solenoid valve VODAPage 30





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Analytical chromatography

Pump



Valve actuation module VAEM

Easy actuation of valves with holding current reduction

VAEM is ideal for high-precision dispensing applications. The digital interface simplifies the configuration and control of sol-enoid valves: the calibration factor between the individual channels, the opening time per valve and the pick-up and hold-ing current. The module improves the precision of the switching behaviour of the valves. It fits perfectly with the dispense head VTOF. The dosing process is controlled via an external trigger signal or the communication interface.

• Very precise valve actuation with 0.2 ms time resolution• For 1 to 8 valves, independently controllable• Holding current reduction freely adjustable• Interface for controlling and programming the parameters

as well as for reading out the values or errors• Graphical user interface (GUI) as the operator environment• Communication interface: RS232 (Modbus/TCP follows)

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Containers for mobile

phase

Containers for fluid samples

Mixing in mobile phase

Collecting fractions

Separating Detecting Container Z

Disposal

Container A



Gripper EHPSPage 44






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In vitro diagnostics: point of care


Miniature solenoid valve VOVK

Compressed air preparation

Pressure regulation

Extremely narrow for many valves in a small space

With a width of only 5.9 mm, the VOVK is ideal for applications where many valves have to be fitted into a very small space and where flow rates of up to 6 l/min are sufficient.

For example, for small devices where the miniature valves actu-ate many diaphragms on a lab-on-a-chip (IVD PoC) cartridge.

• Compact 3/2-way miniature solenoid valve that is only 5.9 mm wide (valve MHA = 10 mm)

• Pressure range vacuum -0.9 ... 7 bar gauge pressure • Flow rate up to 6 l/min• For air and inert gases

Example of a customer-specific valve block

Filter regulatorMS2

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Cartridge cylinder EGZ

Proportional valveVEMCPage 33

Proportional valveVEMPPage 33

Solenoid valveVOVKPage 36

Solenoid valve MH1Page 36

Round cylinder EG

Pressure transmitterSPTE

Valve block with pneumatic mini

cylinders

Valve block

Actuation

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In medical technology safety comes first – for you as an equipment manufacturer and for Festo as your ISO-certified partner. Close and trusting cooperation simplifies the processes and defines the responsibilities for both parties.

Medical technology: customised safety

You can rest assured that with Festo the ISO 9001 standard is always complied with. Festo combines the world of industrial automation with medical tech-nology by implementing medical risk management processes in product development in accord-ance with the standards ISO 13485 and ISO 14971.

Festo develops components as well as subsystems for medical devices. Solenoid valves as well as proportional valves with piezo technology are often used for regulating the pressure levels and flow rates of medical gases

in mobile applications and in applications in close proximity to the patient. These are especially compact, quiet and energy- saving. Thanks to the material characteristics of piezo ceramics, energy no is needed to maintain a constant flow, only to change the flow status. Heat generation is thus avoided and the valves are highly energy- efficient.

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Proportional valves with piezo technology: functional principle

Festo uses the piezoelectric characteristics of certain ceramics that mechanically deform when a voltage is applied.

They control the flow rate, for example in oxygen therapy devices, thus ensuring precise oxygen supply and dosing during inhalation.

They are used to regulate the flow or pressure in oxygen therapy, ophthalmology and other therapies.

2/2-way proportional valves 3/3-way proportional valves

More convenience and efficiency for long-term oxygen therapy deviceAround 600 million people world-wide suffer from chronic obstruc-tive pulmonary disease (COPD) and depend on a portable oxygen concentrator or conserver device.

Musashi Medical Laboratory has developed the convenient oxygen therapy device IVY with the control box in smartphone format. The device works with a compact, lightweight piezo valve from Festo. The switching oper-ations of the proportional valve

VEMR are completely quiet. It’s sensor-controlled and only opens during inhalation. Less oxygen is consumed as a result, and the patient’s radius of activity is significantly increased.

“Festo’s piezo valves have played a significant role in enabling us to make our portable therapy device lighter, smaller, quieter and more efficient.”

Satoru Tokuyama, President of Musashi Medical Laboratory, Japan

The benefits of piezo valves at a glance

Low power consumption: ideal for portable devices

No operating noise: for use in direct proximity to the patient

Proportional characteristics

Safe thanks to its ability to maintain the actual status in case of power failure

Lightweight

Compatible with oxygen

Sturdy and durable

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Piezo ceramics

Power supply

Passive, conductive substrate

Seal

Leaf springOff

Contraction

Bending

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Oxygen therapy

Proportional flow control valve VEMD

Quiet, precise and energy-saving – ideal for mobile devices

The lightweight and compact mass flow controller (MFC), which is designed specifically for medical applications, is very quiet and, thanks to its short response times, very precise. The mod-ule with 2/2-way piezo valve, flow sensor and control electron-ics doses and regulates inert gases such as oxygen and nitro-gen proportionally. The integrated control circuit with sensor detects and regulates the actual flow rate and provides it to the master controller as an analogue signal. The volumetric flow rate at the system’s outlet can be adjusted very simply by entering a setpoint between 0.2 and 10 V.

• Compact module with integrated control electronics• Low power consumption thanks to piezo technology• Silent: ideal for mobile applications and applications

in close proximity to the patient

Air compressor

Valve for feed waste dump

Oxygen storage

Portable oxygen concentrator

Portable oxygen conserver

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Pressure regulation

Pressure sensor

Pressure sensor

Patient

Flow sensor

Electronics

Proportional valve

Flow control

Proportional valve VEMRPage 33

Proportional valve

Patient

Proportional valve VEMPPage 33

Proportional flow control valve VEMDPage 32

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Breathing devices/ medical ventilators

2/2-way proportional valve VEAE

Suitable for oxygen – small and quiet with high flow rate

The VEAE regulates gas flows, whether oxygen, air, nitrogen or inert gases, safely and precisely. Since the piezo ceramics also maintain their actual status in case of power failure, the valves offer outstanding process reliability. The high flow rate of up to 100 l/min makes the VEAE ideal for portable or stationary venti-lator breathing devices. The compact valve is ideally suited for regulating the flow of air, and thus the speed of compressed air drills used in dentistry and surgery.

• Piezo proportional valve with high flow rate and for high pressure ranges

• Power consumption < 10 mW• No self-heating• Compatible with oxygen• Small and lightweight• Ideal for battery-powered, mobile applications

Oxygen supply

Check valve

Filter

Filter

Pressure-relief valve

Switching valve

Air supply

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Pressure regulation

PatientSafety valveFlow

sensorMeasuring oxygen

concentration

Proportional pressure regulator VEABPage 34

Proportional pressure regulator VPPXPage 35

Precision pressure regulator LRPPage 37

Proportional pressure regulator VPPEPage 35

Flow control

Flow control

Proportional valve VEAEPage 34

Proportional valve VPWSPage 34

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Anaesthesia

2/2-way proportional valve VPWS

Extremely compact with high flow rate

The VPWS is a lightweight, compact 15 mm cartridge valve with high flow rate. The proportional solenoid valve safely and accurately regulates the flow of gases, whether oxygen, carbon dioxide, air, dinitrogen monoxide or inert gases. It is perfect for use in ventilator breathing and anaesthetic systems, for example where respiratory gases need to be mixed with oxygen. But it is also suitable for laparoscopes and colonoscopes, as well as other surgical instruments which are operated with compressed air.

• Extremely small cartridge valve: 15 mm diameter, 30 mm long• Different variants with flow rates of 40 l/min at 2 bar,

90 l/min at 8 bar and 200 l/min at 2 bar• Ideal for applications with minimal installation space

Pressure regulation

Pressure regulation

Pressure regulation

Oxygen supply

Laughing gas supply

Air supply



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Anaesthetic evaporation

Flow sensor

Safety valve PatientConcentration sensors: oxygen,

laughing gas, anaesthetic

Flow control valve VEMDPage 32


Proportional pressure regulator VPPXPage 35


Proportional pressure regulator VPPEPage 35

Proportional valve

Proportional valve

Proportional valve

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Proportional pressure regulators VEAA/VEAB

Highly precise and quiet – with a large pressure range

The extremely compact regulators deliver top performance for the regulation of pressure and are highly economic for flow rates of up to 20 l/min. They also boast an extremely long ser-vice life. The VEAA and VEAB combine innovative piezo technology with digital closed-loop control technology. This makes the pressure regulators with their outstanding features inter-esting for laboratory automation applications where regulated pressure or vacuum is required for pressure-supported dosing and pipetting of fluids.

• Compact module with 3/3-way valve, pressure sensor and integrated control electronics

• Excellent control precision• High repetition accuracy• Completely silent: ideal for use in laboratories and in medical

technology• Large pressure range: −1 to 10 bar

Dental drills and media handling

Water supply

Air supplyPressure

regulation

Vacuum generator OVEMPage 38

Vacuum generator VNPage 38



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Pressure regulation

Pressure regulation

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Compression therapy/ medical mattresses

Proportional valve VEMP

Small, lightweight, affordable and energy-saving

The extremely compact proportional valve VEMP with piezo technology requires only minimal energy of just 1 mW. At 20 g it is lightweight, making it ideal for use in mobile devices such as portable oxygen therapy devices. The VEMP enables extremely precise proportional control of gas flow rates from 0 to 30 l/min, as well as pressure. With a switching speed of 15 ms, it can react very quickly to setpoint changes. It is ideal for medical compression therapy, oxygen/ventilation therapy, ophthalmology and dialysis.

• Proportional air supply and exhaust• Very precise• Very low energy consumption• Extremely compact design• Minimal weight• Low leakage• No heat generation• Long service life

Sleeve

Anti-decubitus mattress

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Pressure regulation

Solenoid valve MH1/2/3/4Page 36


Proportional valve VEMPPage 33

Proportional valve VEMRPage 33

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VTOE

Number of channels Single-channel, mountable side-by-side, 8-channel, 9 mm grid

Tubing connection Outside diameter [mm] 3 or UNF ¼-28

Dosing tip Material Stainless steel

Length [mm] 30

Inside diameter [mm] 0.32, 0.6 or 1.0

Valve Valve function 2/2 NC

Input pressure [bar] 0 … 0.5

Operating voltage [V DC] 24

Seal FFPM or FPM

Manifold duct plate

Material PC or PEEK

Ready-to-install dosing solution

• Configurable dosing solution comprising manifold duct plate, media separated dosing valves and nozzles

• Highly precise• Typical coefficient of variation

(CV): < 1% at 10 to 1000 μl• Media separated dosing valve

for sensitive and aggressive liquid media

• Good rinsability and small internal volume

Dispense head VTOE

Liquid handling

We develop ready-to-install complete solutions with metering technology and matching kinematics in line with your requirements – for dosing and pipetting fluids, e.g. for dilutions, adding nutrient solutions and for dosing reagents into microwell plates.

Highly precise

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Easy actuation of valves with holding current reduction

• Ultra-precise control of sole-noid valves with a time resolu-tion of 0.2 ms

• Digital interface (RS232) for configuring and controlling the valves

• Easy setting of the calibration factor between the individual channels (opening terms per valve)

• 24 V trigger input for actuating the valve

• Digital trigger input for exter-nal activation of the dosing process

• Graphical user interface for easy operation and clear vis-ualisation

VAEM

Valves For 1 to 8 valves, individually configurable (switching time, inrush current, holding current)


For valve voltage 8 to 24 V, max. 0.5 A

Resolution of the switch-on time

In 200 μs steps

Adaptive holding current reduction, configurable

Interface Digital (RS232)For controlling and programming parameters and reading the values, errors, etc.

Valve actuation module VAEM

Ready-to-install distributor

• For dosing a liquid into 8 channels in parallel

• 9 mm grid for microwell plates

VTOI

Number of channels 1 to 8 distributors

Tubing connectionOutside diameter [mm]

3 or UNF ¼-28

Dosing tip material Stainless steel

Length [mm] 30

Inside diameter [mm] 0.3

Valve function 2/2 NC

Input pressure [bar] 0 ... 1 or -0.2 ... 0.65


Seal FPM

Manifold duct plate Material

Ultem

Dispense head VTOI

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NLFA*

Material PP

Fluidic connection 1 UNF ¼-28

Fluidic connection 2 [mm] Tubing I.D.: 1.2, 2.1O.D.: 1.6, 3.0, 3.2

Dosing nozzle [mm] Length: 30, 60, I.D.: 0.3, 0.6, 1.2

Special features FDA-listed materials

Complete dosing nozzles

• Fittings for laboratory applications

• Also for aggressive fluids• Excellent rinsability thanks to

connector without dead space• Materials with media contact:

PTFE• Dosing nozzles for extremely

precise dosing applications

Fluid push-in fittings NLFA

VODA

Valve function 2/2-way valve (normally closed),3/2-way valve (normally closed)*

Connection type Flange, tubing, thread*

Nominal width [mm] 0.4 … 6.0

Pressure range [bar] 0 … 2

Kv value [ml/min] 250 … 500

Operating voltage [V DC] 5, 12 or 24 V

Power consumption [W] 1.0 … 10

Seal EPDM, FKM, FFKM

Compact, reliable, precise

• Media separation• Very precise dosing• Also for use with aggressive

media• Different materials• Best possible chemical

resistance• Short switching times• Part of a subsystem

Media separated solenoid valve VODA

* Depending on the product variant

* This product is currently in development but samples are available.

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Media separated solenoid valve VYKA

VYKA

Valve function 3/2, 2/2 NC, 2/2 NO

Width [mm] 7

Nominal width [mm] 1.2

Pressure range [bar] 0 … 2

Kv value [l/min] 0.35

Power consumption [W] 2.2/0.06 (peak/hold)

Connections Flange, UNF1/4-28, M5

Operating voltage [V] 12...26 +/-10%

Seals FKM, FFKM

Internal volume [μl] 20 (2/2), 22 (3/2)

Specialties FDA listed materials

Maximum performance density and precision

• FDA listed materials• Developed and produced to

ISO 13485• Safe media separation, also for

aggressive fluids; very easy to clean

• For dosing and continuous flow applications

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VEMD

Valve function 2/2-way valve (normally closed)

Technology Piezo

Flow rate [l/min] 0 … 20

Pressure range [bar] 0 … 2.5

Nominal size [mm] 1.4

Operating voltage [V DC] 12, 24

Power consumption [W] < 1

Media Oxygen, compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [6:4:4], inert gases, nitrogen

Seal NBR, EPDM

Ambient temperature 0 ... 50° C (32 ... 122° F)

Mass flow controller (MFC)

• Quiet, precise, energy-saving• Compact module with 2/2-way

valve, flow sensor and inte-grated control electronics

• Analogue output signal for actual flow rate

• Low power consumption thanks to piezo technology

• Setpoint input as analogue voltage signal 0.2 … 10 V

• Actual value output as ana-logue voltage signal 0 … 10 V

• Dynamic control behaviour• Silent: ideal for mobile

applications and those close to patients

• Cost-efficient

Proportional flow control valve VEMD

Gas handling

Festo, in close cooperation with you, develops products and subsystems for medical devices for the efficient regulation and control of medical gases – dosing with piezo valves, pressure regu-lation or pneumatic integration solutions.

Maximum efficiency

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VEMR


Technology Piezo

Nominal width [mm] 0.7, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

Pressure range [bar] 0 ... 1.7, 0 ... 2, 0 ... 3.8, 0 ... 6


Media Oxygen, nitrogen, air, inert gases

Ambient temperature 5 ... 40° C (41 ... 104° F), 0 ... 60° C (32 ... 140° F)

Small, lightweight and energy-efficient

• Control of gas and oxygen flow rates

• Proportional characteristics thanks to piezo technology

• Very low energy consumption• Extremely compact design• Minimal weight

Proportional valve VEMR

VEMP


Technology Piezo

Nominal width [mm] 1.3, 1.6

Pressure range [bar] 0 … 0.5, 0 ... 1, 0 ... 1.7

Flow rate [l/min] 0 … 30 at 1.7 bar


Ambient temperature −20 ... 60° C ( −4 ... +140° F)

Proportional air supply and exhaust for pressure regulation

• Proportional characteristics thanks to piezo technology

• Very precise• Very low energy consumption• Extremely compact design• Minimal weight• Low leakage• No heat generation• Long service life

Proportional valve VEMP

VEMC


Technology Piezo


Pressure range [bar] 0 ... 2

Flow rate [l/min] 0 … 16 at 2 bar



Quiet pressure regulation

• Very low energy consumption• Compact design, minimal

weight• No heat generation• Long service life

Proportional valve VEMC

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VPWS


Technology Solenoid valve with proportional characteristics

Nominal width [mm] 1.5, 2.2, 6.0

Pressure range [bar] 0 … 8, 0 … 3, 0 … 6

Flow rate [l/min] 0 … 90, 0 … 45, 0 … 450



With proportional characteristics

• Extremely small cartridge valve: 15 mm diameter, 30 mm long

• High flow rate of up to 220 l/min at 2 bar or 350 l/min at 4 bar

• Ideal for battery-powered, mobile applications in medical technology, e.g. ventilator breathing devices and dental drills, as well as in ophthalmology

2/2-way proportional valve VPWS

VEAA/VEAB


Technology Piezo


Pressure range [bar] VEAA: 2, 6, 10VEAB: −1, 0.2, 1, 2, 6 ; −0.5 ... 0.5; −1 ...1; −1 ... 5

Flow rate [l/min] VEAA: 0 … 7VEAB: 0 … 20

Control precision ≤ 0.5% full scale, 0.8% full scale with 0.2 bar version

Media Nitrogen, air, inert gases


Small, highly precise and quiet

• Compact module with 3/3-way valve, pressure sensor and integrated control electronics

• Excellent control precision• High repetition accuracy• Setpoint input as analogue

voltage signal 0 … 10 V• Actual value output as ana-

logue voltage signal 0 … 10 V• Completely silent: ideal for use

in laboratories• Large pressure range:

−1 to 10 bar

Proportional pressure regulator VEAA/VEAB

Gas handling

VEAE


Technology Piezo


Pressure range [bar] 0 … 6, 0 … 3

Flow rate [l/min] 0 … 50, 0 …. 90


Ambient temperature −10 ... +60° C (14 ... 140° F)

High flow rates

• Piezo proportional valve with high flow rate and for high pressure ranges

• Power consumption < 0.1 mW• No self-heating• Compatible with oxygen• Small and lightweight• Ideal for battery-powered,

mobile applications in medical technology

2/2-way proportional valve VEAE

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VPPX

Valve function Piloted 3/3-way proportional pressure regulator (normally closed)

Technology Solenoid valve

Nominal width [mm] 6, 8 or 12

Pressure range [bar] 0.1 … 10

Flow rate [l/min] Max 1400 … 7000 depending on the type

Media Air, inert gases


For complex controlled systems and high accuracy

• Higher process reliability thanks to actual value input for external sensors

• Programmable, freely adjust-able PID controller

• Temperature compensated, highly dynamic

Proportional pressure regulator VPPX

VEMA

Valve function 8-channel, 3/3-way valve (normally closed)

Technology Piezo


Pressure range [bar] −0.5 ... 0.5

Flow rate [l/min] 0 … 3 at 1 bar



Compact, 8-channel pressure regulator with integrated sensor technology, controller and control loops

• Eight independent channels• Minimal installation space• Central vacuum and pressure

supply for all channels• Digital interface with CAN bus

control• Status indication with LEDs

Proportional pressure regulator VEMA

VPPE

Valve function Piloted 3/3-way proportional- pressure regulator (normally closed)


Nominal width [mm] 5 (2.5 for exhaust)

Pressure range [bar] 0.15 … 6

Flow rate [l/min] 850

Max. hysteresis [bar] 0.15



High flow rate

• For simple control tasks• Setpoint input as analogue

voltage signal 0 … 10 V• Indicator with or without LCD

display

Proportional pressure regulator VPPE

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Gas handling

MH1

Valve function 2/2- or 3/2-way valve (normally closed)


Nominal width [mm] 0.65, 0.9

Pressure range [bar] −0.9 … 2, 0 … 6, 0 … 8, 0 … 10

Flow rate [l/min] 0 … 10 (3/2), 0 … 14 (2/2)



Extremely small, fast, flexible and durable

• Compact 10 mm miniature valve

• Versatile plug and connection concept

• Switching time: approx. 4 ms• Degree of protection: IP65 and

IP40• Optional: compact electronics

module with holding current reduction

Miniature valve MH1

MH2/3/4

Valve function 3/2- or 5/2-way valve


Nominal width [mm] 2 (MH2), 3 (MH3), 4 (MH4)

Pressure range [bar] −0.9 … 8

Flow rate [l/min] 100 (MH2), 200 (MH3), 400 (MH4)


Ambient temperature −5 ... 60° C (23 ... 140° F)

High speed

• Extremely short cycle times• Switching time: ≤ 2 ms for

maximum dynamic response and precision

• Repetition accuracy: ≤ 0.2 ms• Over 500 million cycles

Fast-switching valves MH2, MH3, MH4

VOVK

Valve function 3/2-way valve(normally closed)


Pressure range [bar] −0.9 … 7



Ambient temperature 5 ... 50 °C (41 ... 122 °F)

Extremely small, fast, flexible and durable

• Compact miniature valve with width of 5.9 mm

• For applications where many valves need to be tightly packed and large flow rates are not required

Miniature valve VOVK

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LR(S)

Design Diaphragm regulator with through compressed air supply

Controller function Constant output pressure with primary pressure compensation and secondary venting

Pressure regulation range [bar] 0.5 … 7, 0.5 … 12

Max. pressure hysteresis [bar] 0.2

Operating pressure [bar] 1 … 20

Operating medium Air

Ambient temperature −10 … +80° C (14 … 176° F)

Good flow rate performance

• Constantly maintaining the controlled working pressure at the regulator’s output regard-less of pressure fluctuations in the compressed air network

• Precision diaphragm regulator• Detenting rotary knob

Mechanical pressure regulator LR

LRP

Design Piloted precision diaphragm regulator

Controller function Constant output pressure, with second-ary venting

Pressure regulation range [bar] 0.1 … 6

Max. pressure hysteresis [bar] 0.02


Operating medium Compressed air, inert gases


Precision pressure setting

• For sensitive applications requiring a hysteresis of < 0.02 bar

• Operating pressure fluctuations are almost entirely compensated

Mechanical precision pressure regulator LRP

U-PK

Sound pressure level1) [dB (A)] < 70 (at PK-3), < 74 (at PK-4)

Flow rate to atmosphere2) [l/min] 80 (at PK-3), 150 (at PK-4)


Operating medium Compressed air


Compact design• For reducing noise and

avoiding contamination at the exhaust ports of pneumatic components

Silencer U-PK

1) Measured at 6 bar relative to atmosphere at a distance of 1 m2) Measured at p1 = 6 bar

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VN


Grid dimension [mm] 10, 14

Grade of filtration [μm] 40



Temperature range 0 … +60° C (32 … 140° F)

Compact

• Decentralised, maintenance- free vacuum generation

• A range of extremely effective generators suitable for use directly in the work space

• Available in straight or T-shaped design

• Minimal space requirement

Vacuum generator VN

OVEM


Grid dimension [mm] 20

Grade of filtration [μm] 40



Temperature range 0 … +50° C (32 … 122° F)

Vacuum generation and monitoring

• Compact in a single unit with display

• Short switching times thanks to integrated solenoid valves

• Quick, precise and reliable placing of the workpiece with the ejector pulse

• Monitoring of the entire vacuum system via vacuum sensor

Vacuum generator OVEM

Gas handling

UC

Sound pressure level1) [dB (A)] < 60

Flow rate to atmosphere2) [l/min] 350, 800, 1700, 3200, 5000*




• For reducing noise and avoiding contamination at the exhaust ports of pneumatic components

Silencer UC

1) Measured at 6 bar relative to atmosphere at a distance of 1 m2) Measured at p1 = 6 bar* Depending on the product variant

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SPAW

Pressure measuring range [bar] −1 ... +1, or 0 ... 100

Electrical output 0.1 ... 10 V or 4 ... 20 mA

Switching output 2x PNP or 2x NPN

Operating medium Liquid and gaseous media

Monitors the pressure of fluids and gases

• Reliable• Suitable for all media such as

gases, water and cooling agents

• Stainless steel housing• Four-digit display for quick,

intuitive configuration of the outputs

• Minimal space requirement

Pressure sensor SPAW

SPTW

Pressure measuring range [bar] −1 ... +1, −1 ... +10, 0 ... 100

Electrical output 0.1 ... 10 V or 4 ... 20 mA

Protection class IP67

Weight [g] 80

Operating medium Liquid and gaseous media

For all fluids

• Universal pressure sensor• For air, other gases and fluids

Pressure transmitter SPTW

SFAH

Sensor principle Thermal

Operating medium Filtered compressed air (40 μm), non-corrosive gases

Flow measuring range [l/min] 0.002 ... 200, uni- or bi-directional

Accuracy +/− (2% o.m.v. + 1% FS)

Switching output PNP/NPN, NO/NC

Analogue output [V] 0 … 10 V, 1 … 5 V, 4 … 20 mA

Operating pressure [bar] −0.9 ... +10

Ambient temperature 0 … 50° C (32 … 122° F)

Degree of protection IP40

Universal flow measurement

• 8 flow measuring ranges from 0.002 l/min to 200 l/min

• High measuring dynamics (1:50)

• Available as uni- or bidirectional

• Excellent accuracy• Clear 2-line display, intuitive

menu• Switching and analogue

outputs• Optional test report

Flow sensor SFAH

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PLN

Material Sheath: polyethylene

Tubing O.D. [mm] 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16


Operating temperature −30 ... +80° C (−22 … +176° F)

Operating medium Compressed air, vacuum, water

Matching fittings NPQP, NPQH, CRQS, NPCK and others

• Resistant to chemicals• Resistant to hydrolysis• Food-safe

Plastic tubing PLN

Gas handling

PTFEN

Material Sheath: polytetrafluoroethylene

Tubing O.D. [mm] 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16





Special features FDA listed materials

• Resistant to high temperatures• Chemical- and hydrolysis-

resistant tubing

Plastic tubing PTFEN

PFAN

Material Sheath: perfluoroalkoxy alkane

Tubing O.D. [mm] 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12



Operating medium Compressed air, vacuum, water


Special features FDA listed materialsConforms to EG1935/2004, FDA listed material

• Highly resistant to chemicals and hydrolysis

• High temperature resistance• Highly suitable for use with

food

Plastic tubing PFAN

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QS

Design Push-pull principle

Tubing O.D. [mm] 2 … 22

Operating pressure [bar] −0.95 … +14

Operating temperature −20 … +80° C (−4 … 176° F)

Operating medium Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:–:–], depending on type

Matching tubing PUN-H, PEN, PUN, PAN and others

• Temperature range up to 80° C• Pressure range up to 14 bar

Push-in fitting QS

PUN-H

Material Thermoplastic polyurethane

Tubing O.D. [mm] 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16


Ambient temperature −35 ... +60° C (−31 … +140° F)

Operating medium Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:–:–], water

Matching fittings QSM, NPQH, NPKA and others


• Highly resistant to microbes and hydrolysis

• Food-safe• Highly resistant to kinks

Plastic tubing PUN-H, PUN-H DUO

NPQP

Material Housing, threaded coupling, releasing sleeve: polypropylene, tubing retainer mechanism: stainless steel

Tubing O.D. [mm] 4, 6, 8, 10, 12



Operating medium Compressed air, vacuum

Matching tubing PFAN, PTFEN, PLN and others


• Resistant to chemicals and hydrolysis

• Food-safe• Lightweight and transparent• Inexpensive alternative to

stainless steel fittings• Suitable for moving automa-

tion solutions

Media-resistant push-in fitting NPQP

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Kinematics

EXCM-30

Guide Recirculating ball bearing guide

X-axis stroke Fixed stroke [mm] 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500

Variable stroke [mm] 90 ... 700

Y-axis stroke Fixed stroke [mm] 110, 160, 210, 260, 310, 360, 410, 460, 510

Variable stroke [mm] 110 ... 510

Rated load for max. dynamic response [kg]

3

Max. speed [m/s] 1.0

Max. acceleration [m/s²] 5.0

Repetition accuracy [mm] ± 0.05

Compact

• For small moving loads• Travel to any required position

in the working space

Planar surface gantry EXCM-30

Spindle axis EGSC

Feed force [N] 20 … 250

Speed [m/s] 0.6

Acceleration [m/s²] 15

Repetition accuracy [mm] 0.015

Working stroke [mm] 25 … 200

Precise guidance, compact positioning

• For desktop applications• Ideal when compact dimen-

sions and optimised installa-tion space are important

• Inexpensive, compact mini slide

• Ideal as X-axis for the planar surface gantry EXCM-30

• Precise: very good positioning accuracy combined with high load capacity

Electric slide EGSC

Everything from a single

source

Compact handling systems from Festo enable you to implement analysis applications in very small spaces, from automated sample preparation to handling samples in medical diagnostics.

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Toothed belt axes Spindle axes

Feed force [N] 50 … 2500 40 … 3000

Speed [m/s] 10 2

Acceleration [m/s²] 50 20

Repetition accuracy [mm] 0.08 0.003

Working stroke [mm] 8500 3000

For servo or stepper motors

• Toothed belt and spindle axes in various sizes and for different load requirements

• For X-, Y- and Z-axes in 2D or 3D gantries

• Sizes and mounting options that match each other

• Flexible motor mounting

Electric linear axes EGC, ELGC

Spindle axis EGSK


Speed [m/s] 0.3 … 1.5




Precise and compact

• High repetition accuracy• With recirculating ball bearing

guide and ball screw without caged ball bearings

Electric slide EGSK

Spindle axis EGSL


Speed [m/s] 0.5 … 1.3




Maximum performance in a compact space

• Precise• High load capacity• Dynamic• Ideal for vertical applications

Electric mini slide EGSL

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EHPS *

Jaw guide Plain-bearing guide

Actuation 5-pin M12 with unconnected cable ends

Drive Brushless DC motor with integrated motor controller

Gripping force [N] 50 … 380

Stroke [mm] 6 … 16

Operating voltage 24 V DC

Protection class Electronics IP64, mechanical system IP30

For small to medium-sized parts

• Applications: laboratory automation, medical technology, handling and assembly technology

• Compact design• Simple control for opening/

closing grippers• Gripping force adjustable at

gripper module• Used where pneumatics is not

permissible or desired

Electric gripper EHPS

* This product is currently in development but samples are available.

DSL-16- … -SA

Rotation Electric

Max. torque [Nm] 1.7

Max. speed [rpm] 210

Gripper Pneumatic, 3 gripper fingers

Stroke [mm] 3

Max. gripping force [N] 50

Z-axis Pneumatic

Z-axis stroke [mm] 60

Feed/pulling force [N] 103/73.5

Z-axis travel speed [mm/s] 500

Z-axis pressure range [bar] 4 … 8

Temperature range 5 … 60° C (41 … 140° F)

Weight [kg] 1.9

Rotary and screwing processes

• Combination of pneumatic stroke and gripping motion

• Accurately adjustable and monitorable electric rotary motion for reliable and repro-ducible laboratory processes

• High torques, individually adjustable

• High gripping force• Adaptive, highly dynamic

stroke• Number and speed of rotations

can be freely selected

Hybrid rotary/linear module DSL -16-...-SA

Kinematics

EHMD

Rotation Electric

Max. torque [Nm] 0.3

Repetition accuracy ±0.2°

Max. speed [rpm] 150

Gripper Electric or pneumatic, 2 gripper fingers

Stroke [mm] 2x5

Temperature range 0 … 40° C (32 … 104° F)

Weight [g] 600 … 750

Infinite electrical rotation and electrical or pneumatic gripping

• Universal handling of small sample containers

• Gripping and rotation, as well as opening and closing of covers

• Assembly module with Z-compensation automatically adjusts to the cap's thread pitch

• For a payload of up to 250 g

Rotary gripper module EHMD

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EMMS-ST

Size 28, 42, 57, 87

Holding torque [Nm] 0.09 ... 8.6

Voltage [V DC] 24 ... 72

Nominal current [A] 1.4 ... 9.5

Motor shaft IP54, housing IP65

Compact

• Various sizes• Optional: encoder• Suitable for motor controller

CMMO-ST for open- or closed-loop operation

• 2-coil hybrid stepper motor with micro-step

Stepper motor EMMS-ST

* Depending on the product variant.

CECC

Digital inputs Number 12

High-speed clock pulse inputs

2, each with max. 180 kHz

Electrical isolation Yes, via optocoupler

Digital outputs Number 8

Output voltage 24 V DC

Output current [mA] 500

Electrical isolation Yes, via optocoupler

Switching frequency Max. 1 kHz

Short-circuit protection Yes

Serial interfaces USB 1.1, CAN bus, RS 232 / RS 485-A / RS 422-A*

Ethernet Number 1

Supported protocols TCP/IP, EasyIP, Modbus TCP

Data transmission speed [Mbit/s]

10/100

Protocol CANopen, IO-Link®, I-Port, Modbus® TCP*

Programming Programming software CoDeSys V3

Programming language according to IEC 61131-3

SFC, IL, FBD, LD, ST

CPU data 400 MHz processor

Weight [g] 200

Ambient temperature 0 ... +55° C (32 ... 131° F)

Versatile

• Easy to integrate into master systems

• Ideal for use in handling systems

• For connecting electric axes, valves, pressure regulators and sensors

Compact controller CECC

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CMMO-ST

Operating mode Cascade controller with PI speed controller, PI current controller, P position controller

Encoder interface input RS422

Ethernet, supported protocols TCP/IP, Modbus TCP*

Protocol IO-Link®, I-Port, Modbus® TCP*

Number of digital logic inputs 1 ... 11*

Number of digital logic outputs 3 … 11*

Weight [g] 290

Nominal output current [A] 5.7

Nominal load supply voltage [V DC] 24 ± 15 %

Ambient temperature 0 … +50° C (32 ... 122° F)

Closed-loop servo controller for stepper motors

• Highest degree of operational safety

• High dynamic response• Acceleration with jerk

limitation• Positioning or force mode

operation• Monitoring different process

variables such as torque, speed, position and time

Motor controller CMMO-ST


Kinematics

CMMT-ST

Operating mode Cascade controller with PI speed control-ler, PI current controller, P position controller

Ethernet, supported protocols EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP*

Number of digital logic inputs 6, 2 high speed

Number of digital logic out-puts

2

Weight [g] 350

Primary voltage 24 ... 48 V DC

Motor current 8 A/peak 10 A

Ambient temperature 0 … +50 °C (32 ... 122 °F)

Compact servo drive for stepper motors

• Auto tuning supports easy commissioning and automati-cally optimises the control response of rotary and linear motions

• Point-to-point and interpolat-ing motion as well as precise positioning

• Direct fieldbus integration for the main controller manufac-turers

Motor controller CMMT-ST

* Depending on the product variant.

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SBSI-Q

Max. number of jobs 8

Max. number of detectors per job

32

Detectors Position tracking via contour, sample comparison

Sensor resolution Contour comparison, contrast, brightness, grey value threshold

Integrated lighting 736 x 480 pixels (wide VGA), monochrome

Degree of protection White, infrared

Ambient temperature IP67

Ethernet 0 … 50° C (32 ... 122° F)

Inputs/outputs EtherNet/IP, Ethernet TCP/IP, FTP, SMB

Ambient temperature 2 inputs, 4 outputs, 2 selectable inputs/outputs

Object sensor

• Detects incomplete parts, as well as parts that are incor-rectly positioned or oriented, or in the wrong order

• Optics, lighting, evaluation and communication

Vision sensor SBSI-Q

SBSI-B

Max. number of jobs 8

Max. number of detectors per job

2

Detectors 1D barcodes: EAN, UPC, RSS, 2/5 Interleaved, 2/5 Industrial,Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, GS1, Pharmacode, Codabar2D codes: ECC200, QR-Code, PDF 417

Sensor resolution 736 x 480 pixels (wide VGA), monochrome

Integrated lighting White, red, infrared

Degree of protection IP67

Ambient temperature 0 … 50° C (32 ... 122° F)

Serial interface RS-232, RS-422

Ethernet EtherNet/IP, EtherNet TCP/IP, FTP, SMB

Inputs/outputs 2 inputs, 4 outputs, 2 selectable inputs/outputs

Code reader

• Identification of products, components and packaging

• Barcodes• Data matrix codes

Vision sensor SBSI-B

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SOEC

Sensing range [mm] 12 ... 32

Lights Ø 4 mm at a distance of 22 mm

Colour sensitivity tolerance Adjustable in 5 steps

Outputs 3 independent channels (PNP, NO)

Switching frequency [Hz] 500

Light source White LED (pulsed)


Operating temperature −10 ... +55° C (14 ... 131° F)

Extraordinary precision

• Selective colour detection of moving media

• Detection of objects within the entire work space

• Independent of external light sources thanks to white LED light source

• New object colours can be quickly taught in

Colour sensor SOEC

Kinematics

SOOE

Type of light Laser red, LED red*

Interface IO-Link®

Working range [mm] Standard, 30, 50 or 80

Switching output PNP or NPN

Degree of protection IP65, IP67, IP69k

Ambient temperature -40 … +60 °C

Compact and flexible

• Diffuse sensor with back-ground suppression, retro- reflective sensor and through-beam sensor

• Simple operation • Quick commissioning

Opto-electronic sensor SOOE


SBAL

Lighting type Surface light or ring light

Type of light White, red, infrared, clear/diffuse LED*

Nominal operating voltage 24 V DC

Ambient temperature 0 ... +50° C (32 ... 122° F)

• External surface lights/ring lights for vision sensor SBSI

Lighting SBAL


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SOOC

Working range [mm] 2 ... 650

Connection type M4, M6 thread, cable, plug

Operating voltage 10 ... 30 V DC

Highly precise

• Easy to use and high- performing

• Ideal for small parts detection• Three variants: teach-in, with

display and with display and analogue output

Fibre-optic unit SOOC

SOOF

Measured variable Position

Fork width [mm] 30, 50, 80, 120

Min. detectable object diameter [mm] 0.5

Type of light Red

Setting options Teach-in, potentiometer*



Reliable and efficient

• Transmitter and receiver in a single housing

• Material: metal or polymer• Numerous mounting types• Accurate, with high resolution

and repetition accuracy

Fork light barrier SOOF


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