Use within the limits listed in the technical data.
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2.3 Improper use
Improper use of the product includes:
• Using the AV-EP for any application not stated in these instructions,
• Using the AV-EP under operating conditions that deviate from those de-
scribed in these instructions,
• Using the AV-EP as a safety component,
• Using the AV-EP in safety-related controls,
• Evaluating the display values for safety-relevant functions,
• Using the AV-EP as a pressure relief valve within the meaning of the ISO 4414
standard.
Neither the AV-EP pressure regulators nor the AV-EP base plates comply with the
ISO 13849 standard.
Contact AVENTICS GmbH if you would like to use the device in a safety control
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sequence. The address is printed on the back cover of these instructions.
The user alone bears the risks of improper use of the product.
2.4 Personnel qualifications
The work described in this documentation requires basic electrical and pneu-
matic knowledge, as well as knowledge of the appropriate technical terms. In or-
der to ensure safe use, these activities may therefore only be carried out by quali-
fied technical personnel or an instructed person under the direction and supervi-
sion of qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are those who can recognize possible dangers and institute
the appropriate safety measures, due to their professional training, knowledge,
and experience, as well as their understanding of the relevant regulations per-
taining to the work to be done. Qualified personnel must observe the rules rele-
vant to the subject area.
2.5 General safety instructions
• Observe the regulations for accident prevention and environmental protec-
tion.
• Observe the safety instructions and regulations of the country in which the
product is used or operated.
• Only use AVENTICS products that are in perfect working order.
• Follow all the instructions on the product.
• Use only accessories and spare parts approved by the manufacturer.
• Comply with the technical data and ambient conditions listed in these operat-
ing instructions.
• If there is a malfunction, do not attempt unauthorized repairs. Instead, con-
tact your nearest AVENTICS sales office.
• You may only commission the product if you have determined that the end
product (such as a machine or system) in which the AVENTICS products are in-
stalled meets the country-specific provisions, safety regulations, and stan-
dards for the specific application.
2.6 Safety instructions related to the product and technology
Risk of burns due to hot surfaces!
Touching the surfaces of the AV-EP during operation could cause burns. The
temperature on uncoated metal can exceed 64 °C and on polymers can exceed
85 °C.
1. Let the device cool off before working on it.
2. Do not touch the device during operation.
Danger of injury due to loose PUR tubing!
The push-in fittings are only suitable for PUR tubing if additional stiffener
sleeves have been inserted in the ends of the PUR tubing.
Use only AVENTICS stiffener sleeves with the following material numbers:
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- 8183040000: Ø 4 x 0.75
- 8183050000: Ø 5 x 0.9
- 8183060000: Ø 6 x 1
- 8183080000: Ø 8 x 1
- 8183120000: Ø 12 x 1.5
AVENTICS™ AV-EP | R414007537-BAL-001-AB | English
CAUTION
CAUTION
3 General instructions on equipment and product
damage
Disconnecting electrical connections while under voltage will destroy the
electronic components of the valve system!
Large differences in potential occur when disconnecting electrical connections
under voltage, which could destroy the valve system.
Make sure the relevant system component is not under voltage before as-
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sembling the valve system or when connecting and disconnecting it electri-
cally.
AV-EP systems contain components sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD)!
If the conductive components are touched by persons or objects, this may lead
to an electrostatic discharge that could damage or destroy the AV-EP.
1. Use wrist and shoe grounding straps, if necessary, when working with the
AV-EP.
2. Observe the basic rules for ESD.
Loss of the protection class IP65 if the device is opened!
Foreign objects and moisture could penetrate and damage the electronics.
1. Never loosen the cap.
2. Do not remove the blanking plugs or the name plate.
4 Scope of delivery
AV-EP base plates and AV-EP pressure regulators are part of a configured AV valve
system.
For the scope of delivery of the individual AV-EP components for extensions,
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please see chapter 11
g 11. Scope of Delivery When Ordering Individual Com-
ponents.
5 About This Product
AV-EP pressure regulators and AV-EP base plates are components that can be
configured and integrated into an AV series valve system. With AV valve systems
for fieldbus connection, a subsequent extension with AV-EP pressure regulators is
also possible.
AV-EP pressure regulators and AV-EP base plates must always be used together.
The AV-EP pressure regulator is a pneumatic device with integrated electronics
that is only designed to regulate pneumatic pressures.
The electropneumatic pressure regulator controls an output pressure. This pres-
sure is given as an electrical set point. In doing so, a pressure sensor integrated in
the pressure regulator records the outlet pressure and controls it based on the
set point.
As a result, the output pressure specified by the set point is also controlled if
there are disturbance variables, such as flow changes.
5.1 Product identification
Observe the product information on the AV-EP base plate or the AV-EP pres-
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sure regulator.
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
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