Product Description
The Festo VTUB-12 is a compact valve terminal featuring poppet valves in durable polymer technology, designed for efficient pneumatic control in space-constrained industrial automation applications . With a 12 mm or 24 mm valve width and Type 23 terminal architecture, this manifold supports up to 35 valve positions and up to 18 independent pressure zones . Available with multi-pin plug or fieldbus electrical connections, the VTUB-12 offers flexible integration into various control system architectures while delivering a standard nominal flow rate of 400 l/min .
Key Features & Advantages:
Compact Dimensions with High Valve Density: Features a 12 mm (single) or 24 mm (double) valve width, enabling high-density mounting in space-constrained automation equipment . Up to 35 valve positions can be accommodated per terminal
Poppet Valves in Polymer Technology: Utilises durable polymer poppet valve construction with soft sealing principle and mechanical spring return, providing reliable operation and extended service life . Lightweight polymer construction reduces overall system weight
Multiple Electrical Connection Options: Available with multi-pin plug connection for straightforward wiring without fieldbus complexity, or fieldbus connection (via I-Port interface) for seamless integration into higher-level control networks . Supports CTEU bus modules for protocols including DeviceNet and CANopen
Extensive Valve Function Range: Available in 3/2 normally closed monostable, 3/2 normally open monostable, 5/2 monostable, and 5/2 bistable configurations, providing flexibility for various pneumatic control tasks
High Flow Capacity with Compact Footprint: Delivers a standard nominal flow rate of 400 l/min at 12 mm valve size, powered by a 3 mm nominal width, ensuring efficient actuation of pneumatic equipment in tight spaces
IP65 Protection Class: Provides dust-tight protection and protection against water jets, suitable for washdown environments and demanding industrial conditions
No Corrosion Stress Construction: Rated with Corrosion Resistance Class (CRC) 0, ensuring exceptional durability even in harsh industrial environments with no corrosion risk
High Valve Position Capacity: Accommodates up to 35 valve positions and up to 18 independent pressure zones within a single manifold assembly, providing exceptional scalability for complex pneumatic control systems
Wide Operating Pressure Range: Operates from 2.8 bar to 8 bar, accommodating a variety of pneumatic system requirements . With external pilot air, operating pressure can be extended to 0-8 bar
Wide Operating Temperature Range: Operates reliably from -5°C to 60°C for both ambient and media temperatures, ensuring consistent performance across various industrial environmental conditions
Low Power Consumption with 24V DC Operation: Nominal 24 V DC operating voltage with ±10% permissible voltage fluctuation, ensuring reliable operation across industrial power supply variations . Compliant with EU EMC Directive
PELV Electrical Safety: Provides protection against direct and indirect contact with Protective Extra-Low Voltage (PELV) according to EN 61140, ensuring operator safety
Flexible Manual Override: Equipped with manual override capability for easy setup, testing, and manual operation without electrical power (specific override type varies by valve configuration)
Sub-Base Mounting: Designed for easy mounting on individual sub-bases or integrated valve manifolds, simplifying installation and maintenance in distributed automation systems
Multiple Pneumatic Connection Options: Supports QS push-in fittings for tubing sizes QS-4, QS-6, QS-5/32, and QS-1/4, ensuring compatibility with standard pneumatic fittings and reducing installation time
Non-Throttleable Exhaust: Exhaust air function is non-throttleable, providing consistent exhaust flow characteristics across all operating conditions
Non-Reversible Flow Direction: Flow direction is non-reversible, ensuring proper valve operation and preventing incorrect installation-related failures
Fixed Grid Manifold Structure: Features a fixed-grid manifold design with modular expandability, providing predictable dimensions for system planning and easy expansion
CE, KC, and RoHS Compliant: Meets EU EMC Directive, KC EMC certification for Korean market, and RoHS requirements, ensuring environmental compliance and global market acceptance
Oil Lubrication Option: Operation with oil lubrication is possible; however, if initially lubricated, continued lubrication is required for further operation . When used non-lubricated, the valve is maintenance-free
EDS/GSDML File Support: Supported by electronic data sheets (EDS) for DeviceNet and CANopen bus modules via the CTEU interface, as listed in Festo's official support portal
Technical Specifications:
Brand: Festo
Model: VTUB-12
Product No.: 553983
Product Type: Valve Terminal / Valve Manifold
Terminal Type: 23
Valve Sizes Supported: 12 mm, 24 mm
Width: 12 mm (single width), 24 mm (double width)
Max. Number of Valve Positions: 35
Max. Number of Pressure Zones: 18
Standard Nominal Flow Rate: 400 l/min at 12 mm
Nominal Width: 3 mm
Operating Pressure: 2.8 bar to 8 bar (0-8 bar with external pilot air)
Vacuum Suitability: No
Operating Medium: Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Media Note: Lubricated operation possible (subsequently required for further operation)
Corrosion Resistance Class (CRC): 0 – No corrosion stress
Degree of Protection: IP65
Ambient Temperature: -5°C to 60°C
Media Temperature: -5°C to 60°C
Valve Functions Available: 3/2 normally closed monostable, 3/2 normally open monostable, 5/2 monostable, 5/2 bistable
Valve Design: Poppet valve with polymer technology
Sealing Principle: Soft
Reset Method: Mechanical spring
Type of Control: Pilot-controlled
Flow Direction: Non-reversible
Exhaust Air Function: Non-throttleable
Electrical Actuation Options: Multi-pin plug, Fieldbus (via I-Port interface)
Electrical I/O System: No
Nominal Operating Voltage DC: 24 V
Permissible Voltage Fluctuation: ±10%
Protection Against Electric Shock: PELV (Protective Extra-Low Voltage) with safe disconnection
KC Certification: KC-CEM
CE Marking: Yes (to EU EMC Directive)
Pneumatic Working Ports: QS-4, QS-6, QS-5/32, QS-1/4
Type of Mounting: On sub-base
Valve Manifold Structure: Fixed grid, modular expandable
Seals Material: NBR, TPE-U(PU)
Material Note: RoHS-compliant
Country of Origin: Germany
Supported Fieldbus Protocols (via CTEU Bus Modules):
The VTUB-12 valve terminal supports fieldbus connectivity through Festo I-Port interface using CTEU bus modules. Confirmed compatible protocols include DeviceNet (CTEU-DN) and CANopen (CTEU-CO) . EDS files for both protocols are available from Festo's support portal
Ideal For:
Industrial automation systems requiring compact valve terminals with up to 35 valve positions, applications needing up to 18 independent pressure zones, systems preferring multi-pin connection without fieldbus complexity or requiring DeviceNet/CANopen fieldbus integration, paint shop environments requiring LABS conformity, semiconductor manufacturing, electronics assembly, packaging machinery requiring high valve density, automotive assembly lines, material handling systems, and applications requiring IP65 protection with CRC 0 corrosion resistance.
Why Choose Festo VTUB-12 Valve Terminal?
Engineered by Festo with compact 12 mm width enabling up to 35 valve positions per terminal, durable polymer poppet valve technology for reliable long-term operation, multi-pin or fieldbus electrical connection flexibility (including DeviceNet and CANopen via CTEU modules), 400 l/min flow rate at 12 mm valve size, IP65 protection, CRC 0 corrosion resistance, up to 18 independent pressure zones, wide -5°C to 60°C temperature range, 24V DC operation with PELV safety, KC and CE certifications, RoHS compliance, fixed-grid modular expandable design, multiple valve function options (3/2 NC/NO, 5/2 monostable/bistable), and German engineering quality, this valve terminal delivers reliable, flexible, and compact pneumatic control for demanding industrial automation applications.
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