AS-interface

Recognising and setting trends – by the leader in innovation and technology

for valve terminals

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Successful automation todayconsists of three subject areas:pneumatics, electrical engi-neering and networking. Onlythose who master these areasand can provide them from asingle source to achieve thesynergies which go beyondtoday’s standards, and settrends demanded by the toughindustrial competition. As aleader in innovation and

technology in the area of valveterminals, Festo meets this cri-terion, even with regard tointelligent installation systemswith an AS-interface. Find outfor yourself on the followingpages!

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Contents

AS-interface–its main advantages for decentralised communication ..... 4

AS-interface components ....................................................................... 6

AS-interface Safety at Work .................................................................. 10

The valve for maximum safety: MS6-SV-ASIS ....................................... 11

At a glance: All Festo ASI products ....................................................... 12

AS-interface in the system ................................................................... 15

Valve terminals for the AS interface...................................................... 16

I/O modules, gateways and accessories for the AS-interface............... 18

Industrial partners................................................................................ 20

Services and support – for more added value....................................... 22

Training courses ................................................................................... 24

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AS-interface – the ideal

combination …

… for optimised operation atreduced costs. Ideal whereverdecentralised solutions arerequired. Fast, low-cost andsturdy, AS-interface is suitablefor binary and analogue actua-tors and sensors, as well as

AS-interface – its main advantages for decentralised communication

small valve terminals and intelligent cylinders. At actua-tor/sensor level, this makes itthe ideal companion for field-bus systems or industrialEthernet.

Positioning and potential of the individual bus systems at field level

Compact manualworkstations

Machine/system design

(dimensions & structures)

Automated systems

Interlinked, station-based machines

Automation cells

Communication

Motion control

> 20% controlled

Pre-processing

> 20% analogue

> 90% digital

Industrial Ethernet

AS-interface

Ethernet TCP/IP

Drive bus

Fieldbus

Application complexity

(sensors and actuators)

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Benefits for designers

• Freely selectable networktopology with a wide range of mounting options

• Connection to almost anyfieldbus system.Communication and powersupply in one cable

• Up to 30 % shorter cycletimes and 50 % less air con-sumption thanks to shortertubing

• Optimum performance due to harmonised system com-ponents

• A standard system with inno-vative enhancements inaccordance with the AS-inter-face Specification V3.0 makefor a safe investment

• Backward compatibility fromSpec. V3.0, V2.1 to V2.0 provides peace of mind

All-round versatility:

AS-interface for fast and

flexible assembly and easy

commissioning.

Benefits for purchasers

• One installation system formany Festo components

• Flexible assembly reducesinstallation time

• Flexible use of slaves – fewerstock items reduce financialoutlay

• Economical connection tech-nology: average costs formaterial and assembly 25 - 40% lower

• Lower procurement costs as well as total costs

Benefits for commissioning

and maintenance

• Faster assembly due to features such as insulationdisplacement technology,modular solutions and polarity-safe cable profiles

• Simple commissioning: noextra programming required

• Simple expansion and fast and reliable switching of modules due to auto-programming

• Fast diagnostics and mainte-nance, high machine avail-ability

In-house expertise: own R&D,labs and production

Pneumatics: optimised by simulation

Decentralisation: shorter cycletimes with AS-interface

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Basic principles and features

of the bus system

AS-interface is a non-propri-etary, open installation systemwith a large and growing shareof the market at the lowestlevel of the decentralised pro-duction and process automa-tion hierarchy.

The non-proprietary and opencharacteristics of the systemare guaranteed by theEuropean standard EN 50295and the international standardIEC 62026-2. Certified productsbear the logo of the AS-International Association. TheAS-International Associationand its affiliated organisationsrepresent the interests of allmanufacturers with an interestin the AS-interface.

Simple communication

The AS-interface system per-mits the transfer of power anddata using a single cable. Theadvanced technology used toconnect stations to the yellowcable and the low connectioncosts mean that even stationswith a small number of inputsand outputs can be networked.

Built-in savings potential

Depending on the system type,reductions in installation costscan range from 26 to 40%. Thissolution is an ideal low-costoption for connecting individ-ual or small groups of actua-tors, valves and sensors to amaster controller. New devel-opments such as the parame-terisable profile 7.4 and theAS-interface Safety at Workconcept as per SpecificationV2.1, published at the start of 2000, opened the door tonew areas of application andfacilitated considerably moreefficient installation and net-working concepts.

Specification V3.0 published in2005 represents another giantleap forward, facilitating con-venient activation of analogueI/O, complex slaves or serialtext and data transfer, forexample.

AS-interface components

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Benefits of AS-interface

Specification V3.0

• Slaves as per SpecificationsV2.0 and V2.1 will also rununder V3.0 – the system isfully backward compatible.

• Providing all the benefits of the easiest installation system since Spec. V2.0

• Up to 400% more I/Os permaster

• Improved peripheral errordiagnostics

• More functions within Spec.V2.1 and V3.0, e.g. easy inte-gration of complex 16-bitslaves, fast analogue mod-ules, DTM integration, asyn-chronous serial protocol,safety slaves

• Slave profiles for specificfunctions as well as inter-changeability. Mix of differentvendors and products, e.g.for parameters or communi-cation services.

AS-interface with A/B opera-

tion gives you 100% more

In A/B operation, each slaveaddress is used twice. An out-put bit is used for A/B addressdifferentiation (see table forcase distinctions).

The cycle time for pneumaticchains is generally more thanadequate.

Specification Inputs Outputs Bus cycle (ms) No. of slaves I/O

Version

2.0 4 4 5 31 2482.1 4 3 10 62 4343.0 4/8/16 4/8/16 20 62 992

For more information on the performance of AS-interface, please visit

www.as-interface.net

Basic features

Simple connection technology

• One cable for power and data• Cable profile prevents polari-

ty reversal• Error control means there is

no need for screening• Plugs with insulation dis-

placement connection tech-nology guarantee Festo plug and work®

• Alternative bus connectiontechnology M12, 4-pin (standardised)

Ideal for pneumatic applica-

tions

Local control of small groups of actuators or individual,decentralised actuators cover-ing an extensive area means• short tubing lengths• high cycle rates• low air consumptionInstallation and communicationare carried out via AS-interfacecomponents.

A powerful system component

AS-interface is clearly subordi-nate to the fieldbuses alreadyin use. As such, it is not a com-peting product, but a technical-ly necessary and economicallyadvisable expansion.

Everything from a single

source

Festo is your single source supplier for the AS-interface.This means:• One contact• Competent solutions from

the market leader• Convenient ordering system• Complete delivery service• Harmonised solutions for

motion and control• Worldwide service round

the clock

AS-interface components

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AS-interface master CESA

Power supply unit SVG – powerful

Valve terminal VTSA – functional

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Optimised cycle rates

Decentralised solutions at theAS-interface permit optimisedelectropneumatic control loopsystems as valve responsetimes and optimum combina-tions of cylinder diameter andstroke save up to • 20% cycle time with standard

components• 30% cycle time with fast

switching valves• 40% installation costs• 50% air consumption/

flow rate

Product range overview

Drives

• Intelligent drives DNCV withintegrated valve, sensor anddiagnostic module

Valves

• A universal solution for anindividual valve interface or a compact solution with 16 valves

• Integrated inputs on individ-ual valve interfaces and valveterminals CPV, CPA, MPA andVTSA/VTSA-F

• More inputs thanks to 4-wayand 8-way input modules

• Application-specific valvesand integration solutionsavailable on request

Master

• The heart of every AS-inter-face system

• Built-in gateway to masterfieldbus systems such asProfibus and CANbus

I/O modules

• Combined digital input andoutput modules allow con-nection of sensors and can be used to activate actuators

Power supply units

• Network power supply with24 V DC nominal voltage

• Safe isolation• Symmetrical network and

data disconnection

MPA valve terminal – modular

ASI I/O moduleIndividual valve interface ASI-EVA

Valve terminal CPV – compact

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Safety-oriented componentscan be easily incorporated intoan AS-interface network withthe AS-interface Safety at Worksystem. Safety componentsand standard componentsfunction on a single cable atthe same time. The AS-inter-face master views the safetyslaves just like all other slavesand incorporates them into thenetwork. The transmission pro-tocol and the cables in the AS-interface system are laid out so that they are also capable of transmitting safety-orientedtelegrams. The required safetyis ensured via additional signaltransmission between the safety slaves and the safetymonitor.

Expansion at any time

The safety components can beused at any time to expand anyexisting system that uses theAS-interface. A safety monitor

and safety slaves are added tothe existing AS-interface com-ponents and operated in thesame AS-interface network.The master views the safetyslaves just like all other slavesand incorporates them into thenetwork.

The AS-interface system cableis also suitable for transmittingsafety protocols. The safetyfunction is ensured via addi-tional signal transmissionbetween the safety slaves andthe safety monitor. This signalis transmitted with a specialsafety protocol. In case ofemergency, the correspondingsystem components areswitched off within a definedtime using the safety monitoror the safety outputs.

Software tool ASImon

The software tool ASImon isused to configure one and two-channel safety monitors withstandard PCs using windows.The safety monitor and theconfiguration software commu-nicate via a serial RS232 inter-face. Configuration data can besaved as files on a data storagemedium. The safety system canbe configured quickly usingdrag and drop.

What does ASImon do?

• Assignment of the slaves to the output switching elements

• Parameterisable operatingmodes

• Password-protected down-load of generated files

• Tamper protection for configuration data

• Configuration protocol• Monitoring of system

status in case of errors

AS-interface Safety at Work

Service unit with MS6-SV-ASIS Configuration software ASImonAS-interface-SAW

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The soft-start/quick exhaust

valve MS6-SV-ASIS ensures

maximum safety for man and

machine

If there is a sudden emergencystop in a safety-critical systemarea, the valve exhausts quick-ly and reliably. At the sametime, it also creates the highestpossible machine availabilityusing safe and reliable processes.

Maximum safety ...

… using soft start and quickexhaust for extra-fast pressurereduction. The facts: exhaustflow rate of 6000 l/min (fromP2 to P3), 1.5 times moreexhaust performance as well as continuous monitoring ofthe quick exhaust function atany time.

All in one …

… because traditional switch on and pressure build-up func-tions have been functionallyintegrated in the exhaust valve.And its compact dimensionsgive the MS6-SV great flexibili-ty for installation – whether as a part of the MS module or stand-alone.

Tested safety ...

…with German TechnicalControl Board (TÜV) certifica-tion to DIN EN ISO 13849-1,Category 4 Performance Levele. Documented so you can besure that the machine operatoris protected at all times.

The valve for maximum safety: MS6-SV-ASIS

Technical data

Type MS6-SV

Grid dimension [mm] 62Operating pressure [bar] 3.5 to 10Function Solenoid actuated 3/2-way valve with soft startFlow rates

P1 > P2 [l/min] 4300P2 > P3 [l/min] 6000Certification DIN-EN ISO 13849-1, category 4, performance level eConnections

Pneumatic connection 1, 2 1, 2 G 1/2, NPT 1/2-14Pneumatic connection 3 3 G 1", NPT 1"Electrical connection AS-interface M12, 5-pinProtection class IP 65Supply voltage [V] 24Short circuit protection Built-in

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A range of options for almostany application: the world ofAS-interface from Festo. Valveterminals, masters, modulesand power supply units at aglance.

At a glance: All Festo ASI products

ASI-EVA MF...

ASI-EVA MZB...

ASI-EVA MEB...

ASI-EVA K1...

ASI-EVA-4E-M12-5-POL

ASI-8DI-M8

ASI-4DI-3DO-M12-Z

2.1

2.1

2.1

2.1

2.1

2.1

2.1

2 4 8

Digital inputsSpecificationModule

VTSA/VTSA-F-ISO 15407-2 and 5599-2Modular, excellent pneumatic functionality, with electrical I/O

MPA/MPA-FUniversal, modular, versatile, serial Valve actuation, with electrical I/O

CPVUniversal, compact, high performance

CTEU-ASUniversal, innovative, compact

550/7001100/14001500/1800

360700900

4008001600

Dependent on terminal type

M8

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* Dependent on the number of valves

* *

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Electrical inputsFlow rate

2.0

2.0

2.02.13.0

3.0

SpecificationValve terminal Connection

M8

M8

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14

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Connect. for fieldbusGateway

3.0

3.0

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M1

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SVG-1/230VAC-ASI-5A

SVG-1/230VAC-24VDC-5A

SVG-1/230VAC-24VDC-10A

Display Connection

H-r

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MountingCurrent

230VAC 30VDC

230VAC 24VDC

230VAC 24VDC

4.8 2.1

5 1.9

10 2.8

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Ethernet

Fieldbus

AS-interface

PLC with fieldbusmaster

PLC with AS-interface master

Soft-start/quickexhaust valveMS6-SV

Individual valveinterface ASI-EVA

Valve terminal CPVwith inputs, standardor A/B operation toSpec. V2.0, Spec.V2.1, Spec. V3.0

CPX-Compact MPAwith selectableinputs

CPX-compactVTSA/VTSA-F valveterminal with selec-table inputs

Compact I/O modules and valve interfaces

Gateway CESA Fieldbus/AS-interface

Electrical terminal CPXwith CoDeSys ControllerCPX-CEC

Modular con-troller CECX

AS-interface in the system

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• Subsequent expansionsoptional – using vacant posi-tions – through valve terminalconversion

• Integrated diagnostic conceptvia LED and AS-interfacefeedback

• 4 or 8 inputs with choice ofconnection technology: M12,M8, quick connector, spring-loaded terminal or Sub-D

• Selectable connection tech-nology on the bus. Flat cablefor the 4E4A version or M12round cable for the 4E4A and8E8A versions (where ‘E’stands for inputs and ‘A’ outputs)

• Addressing – via bus con -nection (M12)

Info 242, PSI+ ISO valve terminal VTSA

Valve terminal type VTSA-F

Significantly increased flowrate compared to VTSA thanksto sub-bases with optimisedflow rate. This next steptowards overall system integra-tion can be expanded in thesame way until a completeinstallation solution is created!• All functions as per VTSA• Flow rate 700 to 1800 l/min

with ISO (size 02, 01 and 1)

Info 242, PSI+ ISO valve terminal VTSA

Compact valve terminal type

MPA1/MPA2

Fieldbus terminal, multi-pin terminal or individual valve inIP65 – solid-metal valve bodyand manifold block.• Valves on a sub-base: indi -

vidual valves can be easilyreplaced

• Valve terminals can beexpanded subsequently

• Mix of MPA1/2 on a valve ter-minal possible for optimisedflow rates and control loopsystems

• Electropneumatic installationconcept: centralised, decen-tralised, hybrid together withexcellent function integration(on the fieldbus)

• 2 to 8 valve positions on theAS-interface

• Flow rate 360 to 700 l/min• All valve functions, con-

trollers and pressure gaugesfor variable pressure adjust-ment per valve position.

• 2 x 2/2, 2 x 3/2, 5/2, 5/2-waydouble solenoid valves, 5/3-way valves, 1 x 3/2-way valvewith external power supply

• Manual pressure regulators• Pressure shut-off plates

(hot swap): valve changeunder pressure

Valve terminals for the AS interface

The brief product overview onthe following pages shouldhelp you to quickly locate fur-ther information on individualvalve terminals and other serv-ices and support. It comple-ments and expands on thematrix on pages 12 to 14.

The number at the end of eachsection refers to the correspon-ding information brochureabout that particular valve ter-minal. These brochures, likethe electronic catalogue, con-tain a full description of thevalve terminals as well as infor-mation on order processing.

You can order information

brochures from the address

specified at the back or down-

load them from our download

area on the Internet:

www.festo.com

The manuals for valve terminalpneumatics and fieldbus sys-tems are also available there.

Valve terminal type VTSA to

ISO 15407-2 and 5599-2

(plug-in)

The valve terminal VTSA can be expanded into a completeinstallation solution.• Modular, subsequently

convertible and expandablestandard sub-base concept

• Standard valves 18, 26 and 42 mm

• Flow rate 550 to 3,000 l/min• 2x 3/2, 5/2, 5/2-way double

solenoid, 5/3-way valve• Safety valves for presses,

valves with piston positionsensing, slow start-up pres-surisation, manual clampingdevices and rotary/liftingcylinders

• 1 to 8 valve positions on the AS-interface

• Separating seals for the creation of pressure zones

• Suitable for vacuum• Comprehensive range of ver-

tical stacking components:controller and pressuregauge for maximum pressureaccuracy at each valve posi-tion, flow control plate, sup-ply plate, pressure shut-offplate for changing valvesunder pressure (hot swap)

• Mixture of sizes: ISO 26 mm(01), ISO 18 mm valves (02)and ISO 1 (42 mm) on oneterminal

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Compact Performance valve

terminal type CPV

Maximum power density in the smallest of spaces. CPV:compactness in a fixed grid.• Widths 10, 14, 18 mm• Flow rate 400, 800 and

1,600 l/min• Valve combinations of

2, 4 or 8 valve slices• Extensive range of valve

and additional functions• Vacuum generation, relays

and more in one unit• 2 x 2/2, 2 x 3/2, 5/2,

5/2-way double solenoidvalves, 5/3-way valves+ Special functions+ Additional functions

• New: poppet valves• Separator plates for creating

pressure zones• Suitable for vacuum• Optimised for control cabinet

installation• Smart tubing system via

pneumatic multiple connectorplate:– Rapid replacement of valve

terminals– No internal tubing required

for control cabinet installa-tion

• Unused valve positions forsubsequent expansion

• M8 inputs included for eachvalve position

• Ex-Zone 2, 22– Standard operation

(Spec. V2.0)– A/B operation (Spec. V2.1)– A/B operation (Spec. V3.0,

profile 7.A.7)• Direct connection and

addressing via flat cable

Info 213

Universal valve terminals

Innovative AS-interface

connection CTEU-AS

• Up to 16 coils with just oneaddress

• Bus and auxiliary power sup-ply 2x M12 looped through

• Power capability 24 • Double address detection• Automatic coil number

detection• Extended diagnostics• Compatible with valve

terminals -VTUB

Valve terminal type VTUB

Flexible and simple with anexcellent price/performanceratio.• Valve manifold with weight-

optimised metal manifold rail or multi-pin terminal

• Robust and light thanks to polymer housing

• Integrated QS push-in connectors

• Just one screw is needed toconnect the valve securely to the manifold rail

Size VB12

• 2 to 16 valve positions• Pilot actuated poppet valve• Short switching times• Flow rate 400 l/min• Width 12 mm• 3/2, 5/2, 5/2-way double

solenoid valves

Info 252

• Connecting plate with inte-grated non-return valve

• Separating seals for the creating pressure zones

• Suitable for vacuum• Expansions possible at

a later date– using unused valve

positions– through valve terminal

conversion• 4 or 8 inputs with a choice of

connection technology: M12,M8, quick connector, spring-loaded terminal or Sub-D

• Selectable connection tech-nology on the bus. Flat cablefor the 4E4A version or M12round cable for the 4E4A and8E8A versions (where ‘E’stands for inputs and ‘A’ outputs)

• Addressing – via bus con -nection (M12)

Info 227, PSI+ Valve terminal MPA

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Compact I/O modules ASI-…,

ASI-8DI-…, ASI-4DI3DO-…

• Highly compact modules• Sturdy, encapsulated electrics• Bus and auxiliary power

supply 2x M12 loopedthrough

• Inputs 200 mA• Outputs 1A• 8 inputs M8 • 4 inputs and 3 outputs M12

Individual valve interface

ASI-EVA-...

The perfect solution for 1 or 2distributed valves and sensors• Optimum pneumatic configu-

ration within a range from 10 to 30,000 l/min

• Select the appropriate individual valve

• Then connect it to the AS-interface using Festo plugand work®

• Offers the maximum inmechanical, pneumatic and electrical flexibility

Master and Gateways for

AS-interface CESA- …

The heart of any AS-interfacenetwork is the masters or gate-ways. Masters from Festo fulfilall the requirements expectedof a modern installation sys-tem:• Integrated earth fault moni-

toring system• Double address detection• Direct operation• Graphic display• Comprehensive diagnostics

via LED and display• Stainless steel housing• Profibus or CANopen gateway• Specification V3.0

I/O modules, gateways and accessories for the AS-interface

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Addressing device –

ASI-PRG-ADR

Addressing device with user-friendly operating and diagnos-tic functions for the entire AS-interface, for example toperform the following tasks in a fully installed network:• Changing addresses• Setting outputs• Reading inputs

Electrical connection

technology

Valve terminals are charac-terised by extremely variedelectrical modules. The connec-tion options range from individ-ual, multi-pin and fieldbus con-nections through to diagnosticinterfaces, power supply aswell as inputs and outputs. Therange of accessories includesplug sockets, correspondingcables, plug connectors andplug bases in M8, M12, Sub-D,Harax and IP20 spring-loadedterminals, selectable fieldbusconnection technology andmany more besides.

New: modular system for con-necting cables type NEBU.

All the components are perfect-ly adapted to one another. Forexample, materials, tempera-ture ranges, vibration sensitivi-ty and plenty more – it all fits!

Info 240

Power supply units for AS-

interface and 24 V DC SVG-...

• Power supply unit for AS-interface

• Primary switched modularpower supply

• Compact, modular and ener-gy-saving power supply forAS-interface, with integratedearth-fault monitoring system.

• AS-interface load: 4.8 A.

Optional auxiliary power supplies 24 V DC, load: 5 or 10 A

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Trust counts – the automotive

sector relies on Festo

Automotive manufacturerstrust Festo, and for good rea-son. Festo helps to meet thedaily challenge to achieve themost efficient production. Over40 years of experience guaran-tee an excellent overall under-standing of the individual pro-duction segments in the pressshop, body production, inpainting systems, engines orassembly lines. Suppliers,machine manufacturers andplant constructors in the associated sectors also rely on Festo.

Festo inside from A to Z –

electronics industry

Electronic products, such asmobile phones, flat screens,navigation systems or pulsemeters, but also solar cells, fol-low a clear trend: miniaturisa-tion and function maximisation.From the manufacture ofwafers and silicon wafers tothe finished end product: Festois involved in all productionsteps. Our comprehensiveknow-how is demonstrated byour product range that perfect-ly meets the specific handlingand processing requirements

of electronic and precisionmechanics components for• Light assembly• Flat panel production• PhotovoltaicsFesto products also offer opti-mised ESD protection, cleanroom suitability, connectiontechnology and are free of copper and PTFE. They alsocomply with directives such as RoHS and WEEE.

Industrial partners

Compact valve terminals andfieldbus nodes, ideal for theelectronics industry and smallparts assembly

Sturdy metal design and safetyengineering for body assembly,welding environments andmanual workstations

Quick tool changeover thanksto the hot-swap option in theAS-interface

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Simply clean – food and pack-

aging industry

Mixing, sterilising, pasteuris-ing, packaging, handling –components as well as systemsolutions from Festo contributetowards efficient automation,mostly in combination withcontinuous processes and factory automation.

With innovative Clean Designsolutions, Festo can guaranteefood safety in splash zones.Festo can also provide individ-ual solutions worldwide thanksto the industry-specific expert-ise of our sales engineers.

Synergetic impulses – for more

intelligent process automation

Centralised and decentralisedautomation concepts forprocess automation, for GMP,food or ATEX zones, for highand low temperatures, forharsh and corrosive ambientconditions.

Optional: FDA and HACCP con-formity. Condition monitoringand interdisciplinary diagnos-tics concepts based on prod-ucts with diagnostic capabili-ties reduce production down-time to a minimum.

However different the sectorsare, their objectives are never-theless the same. Our special-ists will not only advise you ontechnology, safety and quality,but will also advise you on how to comprehensively reduceyour total cost of ownership in the long-term. Discover foryourself our complete, single-source product range, fromproducts to system solutionsand services.

Decentralised and energy-efficient on-site installation for factory and process automation

Clean Design for maximumease of cleaning and corrosionresistance.

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Customised solutions

If you require a certain amountof added individuality beyondvalve terminals, electricalperipherals, function integra-tion and sector orientation,then you’re in the right place.

It doesn’t matter whether youchoose AS-interface, fieldbusor Ethernet, our customisedsolutions meet all current andfuture market requirements. Asalways, pneumatics, electricalengineering, motion and net-working are all provided by a single source.

Build it yourself or have it

built?

The decision is yours. But com-plete systems can save you asmuch as 50%. With ready-to-install systems you no longerneed to undertake complexworking processes.

Tell us what your requirementsare and we will design, order,compile, test and deliver. Wecan also assemble and com-mission your system onrequest. You concentrate onyour core tasks; that not onlysaves time and money, butbrings maximum reliability with regard to function andoptimal settings.

We offer:• Engineering• Documentation• Assembly• Testing• Commissioning• Servicing during the

operating phase

Ready-to-install solutions

Ready-to-install handling sys-tems, controlled by valve termi-nals, designed, installed andtested. Guaranteed perform-ance and function. Connect –ready.

Complete control cabinets withremote I/O and valve terminalsgive you a total solution, eitherstand-alone or with a fieldbusconnection to your host system.

Ready-to-install mountingplates (pressure gauges,valves, service units): aturnkey, complete solution for a machine unit at the AS-interface.

Special designs

Individual solutions:• On integrated blocks• On printed circuit boards• Modular control units• Under safety guards

Optimised and customised AS-interface solutions:• Electric• Pneumatic• Mechatronic• Integrated

in machine profiles

Services and support – for more added value

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Engineering

The optimum valve terminalright from the word go:• Correct selection thanks to

software configuration• Highly scalable thanks to

extremely modular equip-ment design

• Diagnostics and ConditionMonitoring Service: fromanalysis and consultancythrough to complete pro-gramming service for thepneumatic (sub)system

• Strong support: modular CADmodels for valve terminals in all common formats (seeinformation on the right)

Procurement service

Simplified procurement andlogistics:• Pre-assembled and tested

units configured to the cus-tomer’s specific requirementswith Festo plug and work®

• Order code: configure onceand order with the same part number from then on

• Labelling service: valve termi-nals complete with inscrip-tion of your choice

Commissioning service

Know-how on request:• Fast installation, fast connec-

tion, fast commissioning• Additional ready-to-install

solutions with further compo-nents available on request

• Circuit diagrams in EPLAN 5.1and P8

After-sales services

Reliable operation of your valve terminal with:• Technical hotline• Online spare parts service• Repair service, including

express• 24 h emergency service

for registered customers• On-site after-sales service• Modular service contracts,

preventative or for emer -gencies

Strong support:

CAD models for valve termi-

nals

Brief instructions for anyonerequiring CAD models (2D/3D)for valve terminals from Festo:

• Festo websitehttp://www.festo.com

• Click through to the Festo“Online Shop/Catalogue”

• Register if you haven’talready done so

• Log on• Search for product, e.g. MPA• Is the CAD symbol active?

If so, the CAD files are available

• Configure valve terminal (and put in shopping basketif necessary)

• Click the CAD symbol to generate/order the CAD files

Our services support you everystep of the way, from planningto operation, and make theprocess faster, more reliableand more efficient. And as faras TCO is concerned, we helpyou to recognise and achievepotential savings.

Reduction in costs

Reduction in time

Process reliability

Engineering Procurement Assembly/commissioning Operation

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Festo Didactic is the global

market leader in technical

training and vocational educa-

tion – over 42,000 participantsbenefit from our training courses every year.

Choose the course that bestsuits you and your employees,at one of over 20 locationswithin Germany. Or book a customised course to takeplace at your company.

A selection of our courses:

Festo valve terminals –

Commissioning, converting

and troubleshooting (P-INSEL)

Upon completion of thiscourse, participants will befamiliar with the componentsand design of a range of Festovalve terminals. They will beable to configure valve termi-nals for various applications,and order and fit the correctspare parts as required. Theywill also be able to detect andeliminate pneumatic and elec-trical faults.

Safe design of pneumatic

and electrical machines and

systems (SEP-PILZ)

Are you familiar with the speci-fications of DIN EN ISO 13 849-1regarding the safety of machin-ery and systems? This coursewill tell you all you need toknow. You will then be able todraw up requirements for safeelectrics and pneumatics basedon the standard, and you willknow the relevant safety cate-gories. You will learn how tomeet these requirements andimplement them in your day-to-day work.

Training courses

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Introduction to bus technology

SIMATIC S7 (S7-BUS)

You will get to know the basicbus systems, how they workand where they can be used.You will be able to plan, imple-ment and commission thesesystems in accordance with the latest standards and safetyregulations. You will also beable to add more users to thebus systems and eliminate anyfaults that occur. In doing so,you will acquire the necessaryexperience to run bus systemsin your company.

Pneumatics refresher and

update (P-NEU)

What are the latest trends anddevelopments in pneumatics?After this course, you will knowwhat is going on in the field.You will know all the corre-sponding components as wellas their uses, functions andmethods of operation, and willbe able to put this knowledgeinto practice by using the prod-ucts in your company.

Successful use of problem-

solving technology (PLT)

Participants learn the six phas-es of the problem-solving cycleand how to apply them. Aftercompleting this course, theywill be able to communicateclearly with staff from otherdepartments in order to deter-mine the causes and effects of problems. They will also beable to use suitable techniquesto develop the right solutionsfor the company and presenttheir respective advantagesand disadvantages.

An overview of these and

other courses and consultancy

can be found at

www.festo-tac.com.

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Festo worldwide

ArgentinaFesto S.A.Edison 2392(1640) MartínezProv. Buenos AiresTel. +54 (011) 4717 82 00,Fax +54 (011) 47 17 82 82E-mail: info@ar.festo.com

AustraliaFesto Pty. Ltd.Head Office (Melbourne)179-187 Browns RoadP.O. Box 261Noble Park Vic. 3174Call Toll Free 1300 88 96 96Fax Toll Free 1300 88 95 95Tel. +61(0)3 97 95 95 55,Fax +61(0)3 97 95 97 87E-mail: info_au@festo.com

AustriaFesto Gesellschaft m.b.H.Linzer Straße 2271140 WienTel. +43 (0)1 910 75-0, Fax +43 (0)1 910 75-250E-mail: automation@festo.at

BelarusIP Festo220035 MinskProspekt Masherova , 78Tel. +375 (0)17 204 85 58,Fax +375 (0)17 204 85 59E-mail: info_by@festo.com

BelgiumFesto Belgium saRue Colonel Bourg 1011030 BruxellesTel. +32 (0)2 702 32 11, Fax +32 (0)2 702 32 09E-mail: info_be@festo.com

BelgiumFesto Belgium nvKolonel Bourgstraat 1011030 BrusselTel. +32 (0)2 702 32 11, Fax +32 (0)2 702 32 09E-mail: info_be@festo.com

BrazilFesto Brasil LtdaRua Guiseppe Crespi, 76KM 12,5 - Via Anchieta04183-080 São Paulo SP-BrazílTel. +55 (0)11 50 13 16 00,Fax +55 (0)11 50 13 18 68E-mail: info_br@festo.com

BulgariaFesto EOOD1592 SofiaBul. Christophor Kolumb 9Tel. +359 (0)2 960 07 12,Fax +359 (0)2 960 07 13E-mail: info_bg@festo.com

CanadaFesto Inc.5300 Explorer DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 5G4Tel. +1 (0)905 624 90 00,Fax +1 (0)905 624 90 01E-mail: info_ca@festo.com

ChileFesto S.A.Avenida Américo Vespucio, 760PudahuelSantiagoTel. +56 2 690 28 00, Fax +56 2 690 28 60E-mail: info.chile@cl.festo.com

ChinaFesto (China) Ltd.1156 Yunqiao Road,Jinqiao Export Processing Zone,Pudong,201206 ShanghaiTel. +86 21 60 81 51 00, Fax +86 21 58 54 03 00E-mail: info_cn@cn.festo.com

ColombiaFesto Ltda.Autopista Bogotá - Medellín Km 6 (costado sur)Tenjo, CundinamarcaTel. +57 (1) 865 77 88,Fax +57 (1) 865 77 88 Ext.287E-mail: mercadeo@co.festo.com

CroatiaFesto d.o.o.Nova Cesta 18110000 ZagrebTel. +385 (0)1 619 19 69,Fax +385 (0)1 619 18 18E-mail: info_hr@festo.com

Czech RepublicFesto, s.r.o.Modřanská 543/76147 00 Praha 4Tel. +420 261 09 96 11, Fax +420 241 77 33 84E-mail: info_cz@festo.com

DenmarkFesto A/SIslevdalvej 1802610 RødovreTel. +45 70 21 10 90, Fax +45 44 88 81 10E-mail: info_dk@festo.com

EstoniaFesto OY AB Eesti FiliaalLaki 11B12915 TallinnTel. +372 666 15 60, Fax +372 666 15 61E-mail: info_ee@festo.com

FinlandFesto OYMäkituvantie 9P.O. Box 8601511 VantaaTel. +358 (09) 87 06 51,Fax +358 (09) 87 06 52 00E-mail: info_fi@festo.com

FranceFesto EurlZA des Maisons Rouges8 rue du clos sainte Catherine94360 Bry-sur-MarneNuméro IndigoTel. +33 (0) 820 20 46 40,Fax +33 (0) 820 20 46 41E-mail: info_fr@festo.com

GermanyFesto AG & Co. KGPostfach73726 EsslingenRuiter Straße 8273734 EsslingenTel. +49 (0)711 347 0, Fax +49 (0)711 347 26 28E-mail: info_de@festo.com

GreeceFesto Ltd.40 Hamosternas Ave.P.C. 11853 AthensTel. +30 210 341 29 00, Fax +30 210 341 29 05E-mail: info_gr@festo.com

Hong KongFesto Ltd.6/F New Timely Factory Building,497 Castle Peak Road,Kowloon, Hong KongTel. + 852 27 43 83 79, Fax + 852 27 86 21 73E-mail: info_hk@festo.com

HungaryFesto Kft.Csillaghegyi út 32-34.1037 BudapestTel. +36 1 436 51 11, Fax +36 1 436 51 01E-mail: info_hu@festo.com

IndiaFesto Controls Private Ltd.237B,Bommasandra Industrial Area,Bangalore Hosur Highway,Bangalore 560 099Tel. +91 (0)80 22 89 41 00,Fax +91 (0)80 27 83 20 58 / 27 83 33 62E-mail: info_in@festo.com

IndonesiaPT. FestoJL. Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 68Arteri Pondok IndahJakarta 12240Tel. +62 (0)21 27 50 79 00,Fax +62 (0)21 27 50 79 98E-mail: info_id@festo.com

IranFesto Pneumatic S.K.# 2, 6th street, 16th avenue,Km 8, Special Karaj RoadP.O.Box 15815-1485Teheran 1389793761Tel. +98 (0)21 44 52 24 09,Fax +98 (0)21 44 52 24 08E-mail: Mailroom@festo.ir

IrelandFesto LimitedUnit 5 Sandyford ParkSandyford Industrial EstateDublin 18Tel. +353 (0)1 295 49 55,Fax +353 (0)1 295 56 80E-mail: info_ie@festo.com

IsraelFesto Pneumatic Israel Ltd.P.O. Box 1076Ha'atzma'ut Road 48Yehud 56100Tel. +972 (0)3 632 22 66,Fax +972 (0)3 632 22 77E-mail: info_il@festo.com

ItalyFesto SpAVia Enrico Fermi 36/3820090 Assago (MI)Tel. +39 02 45 78 81, Fax +39 02 488 06 20E-mail: info_it@festo.com

JapanFesto K.K.1-26-10 HayabuchiTsuzuki-kuYokohama 224-0025Tel. +81 (0)45 593 56 10 / -5611,Fax +81 (0)45 593 56 78E-mail: info_jp@festo.com

Korea SouthFesto Korea Co., Ltd.470-1 Gasan-dongGeumcheon-guSeoul #153-803Tel. +82 (0)2 850 71 14, Fax +82 (0)2 864 70 40E-mail: info_kr@festo.com

LatviaFesto SIAA. Deglava iela 601035 RigaTel. +371 67 57 78 64, Fax +371 67 57 79 46E-mail: info_lv@festo.com

LithuaniaFesto UABKaraliaus Mindaugo pr. 223000 KaunasTel. +370 (8)7 32 13 14, Fax +370 (8)7 32 13 15E-mail: info_lt@festo.com

MalaysiaFesto Sdn. Berhad10 Persiaran IndustriBandar Sri DamansaraWilayah Persekutuan52200 Kuala LumpurTel. +60 (0)3 62 86 80 00,Fax +60 (0)3 62 75 64 11E-mail: info_my@festo.com

MexicoFesto Pneumatic, S.A.Av. Ceylán 3,Col. Tequesquináhuac54020 TlalnepantlaEstado de MéxicoTel. +52 (01)55 53 21 66 00,Fax +52 (01)55 53 21 66 55E-mail: festo.mexico@mx.festo.com

NetherlandsFesto B.V.Schieweg 622627 AN DelftTel. +31 (0)15 251 88 99,Fax +31 (0)15 251 88 67E-mail: info@festo.nl

New ZealandFesto Ltd.20 Fisher CrescentMount WellingtonAucklandTel. +64 (0)9 574 10 94, Fax +64 (0)9 574 10 99E-mail: info_nz@festo.com

NigeriaFesto Automation Ltd.Motorways Centre, First Floor, Block CAlausa, Ikeja,LagosTel. +234 (0)1 794 78 20,Fax +234 (0)1 555 78 94E-mail: info@ng-festo.com

NorwayFesto ASOle Deviks vei 20666 OsloTel. +47 22 72 89 50, Fax +47 22 72 89 51E-mail: info_no@festo.com

PeruFesto S.R.L.Amador Merino Reyna 480San IsidroLimaTel. +51 (1) 222 15 84, Fax +51 (1) 222 15 95E-mail: festo.peru@pe.festo.com

PhilippinesFesto Inc.Festo BuildingKM 18, West Service RoadSouth Superhighway1700 Paranaque CityMetro ManilaTel. +63 (0)2 776 68 88, Fax +63 (0)2 823 42 19E-mail: info_ph@festo.com

PolandFesto Sp. z o.o.Janki k/Warszawyul. Mszczonowska 705090 RaszynTel. +48 (0)22 711 41 00,Fax +48 (0)22 711 41 02E-mail: info_pl@festo.com

RomaniaFesto S.R.L.St. Constantin 17010217 BucurestiTel. +40 (0)21 310 29 83,Fax +40 (0)21 310 24 09E-mail: info_ro@festo.com

RussiaOOO Festo-RFMichurinskiy prosp., 49119607 MoskowTel. +7 495 737 34 00, Fax +7 495 737 34 01E-mail: info_ru@festo.com

SingaporeFesto Pte. Ltd.6 Kian Teck WaySingapore 628754Tel. +65 62 64 01 52, Fax +65 62 61 10 26E-mail: info@sg.festo.com

SlovakiaFesto spol. s r.o.Gavlovicová ul. 183103 Bratislava 3Tel. +421 (0)2 49 10 49 10,Fax +421 (0)2 49 10 49 11E-mail: info_sk@festo.com

SloveniaFesto d.o.o. LjubljanaIC Trzin, Blatnica 81236 TrzinTel. +386 (0)1 530 21 00,Fax +386 (0)1 530 21 25E-mail: info_si@festo.com

South AfricaFesto (Pty) Ltd.22-26 Electron AvenueP.O. Box 255Isando 1600Tel. +27 (0)11 971 55 00,Fax +27 (0)11 974 21 57E-mail: info_za@festo.com

SpainFesto Pneumatic, S.A.U.Avenida Granvia, 159Distrito Económico Granvia L'H08908 Hospitalet de LlobregatBarcelonaTel.: 901243660, Fax: 902243660Tel. +34 93 261 64 00, Fax +34 93 261 64 20E-mail: info_es@festo.com

SwedenFesto ABStillmansgatan 1Box 21038200 21 MalmöTel. +46 (0)20 38 38 40, Fax +46 (0)40 38 38 10E-mail: order@festo.se

SwitzerlandFesto AGMoosmattstrasse 248953 Dietikon ZHTel. +41 (0)44 744 55 44,Fax +41 (0)44 744 55 00E-mail: info_ch@festo.com

TaiwanFesto Co., Ltd.Head Office24450No. 9, Kung 8th Road,Linkou 2nd Industrial ZoneLinkou Hsiang, Taipei Hsien,Tel. +886 (0)2 26 01-92 81,Fax +886 (0)2 26 01 92 86-7E-mail: festotw@tw.festo.com

ThailandFesto Ltd.67/1 Phaholyothin Rd.,T. Klong 1, A. KlongluangPathumthani 12120Tel. +66 29 01 88 00, Fax +66 29 01 88 30E-mail: info_th@festo.com

TurkeyFesto San. ve Tic. A.S.Tuzla Mermerciler OrganizeSanayi Bölgesi 6/1834956 Tuzla - Istanbul/TRTel. +90 (0)216 585 00 85,Fax +90 (0)216 585 00 50E-mail: info_tr@festo.com

UkraineFesto UkrainaDP Festoul. Borisoglebskaya, 11Kiev, 04070Tel. +380 (0)44 239 24 33,Fax +380 (0)44 463 70 96E-mail: info_ua@festo.com

United KingdomFesto LimitedApplied Automation CentreCaswell RoadBrackmills Trading EstateNorthampton NN4 7PYTel. ++44 (0)1604 / 66 70 00,Fax ++44 (0)1604 / 66 70 01E-mail: info_gb@festo.com

United StatesFesto Corporation (New York)395 Moreland RoadP.O. Box 18023Hauppauge, NY 11788Call Toll-free 800/993 3786Fax Toll-free 800/963 3786Tel. +1(631) 435 08 00, Fax +1(631) 435 80 26E-mail: customer.service@us.festo.com

VenezuelaFesto C.A.Av. 23 esquina con calle 71N° 22-62, Edif. Festo.Sector ParaísoMaracaibo - VenezuelaTel. +58 (261) 759 11 20/759 41 20/759 44 38,Fax +58 (261) 759 04 55E-mail: festo@festo.com.ve

VietnamFesto Co., Ltd (Cong Ty Tnhh Festo)No. 206 Tran Nao StreetWard Binh AnDistrict 2Ho Chi Minh CityTel. +84 (0)8 740 69 09, Fax +84 (0)8 740 69 10E-mail: info_vn@festo.com