DNCKE/KEC
5.1.3
Mounting accessories
If proximity sensors are used in the cylinder with clamping unit DNCKE:
Use Festo accessory proximity sensors
(è www.festo.com/catalogue).
Place the proximity switches in the slots 8 of the cylinder.
Fix the proximity sensors to the desired switching positions.
5.2
Pneumatic installation
5.2.1
Prerequisites
Check if the following accessories are required:
Designation
Non-return valve
Compensation reservoir
Tab. 2
Use a one-way flow control valve type (e.g. GRLZ or GRLA) directly in the relevant supply port.
For activating the cylinder with clamping unit:
Select a suitable activation type for your specific application.
Example for clamping unit activation
Before the clamping unit is released, measures must be taken to
prevent the piston rod from advancing suddenly.
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Type
Function
HGL
slow pressure reduction with loss of compressed air
Redundancy with "stop function"
VZS
Reduction of pressure fluctuations in the following
compressed air line
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Festo – DNCKE/KEC – 1606a English
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