Festo VTSA-F-FB Valve Terminal (Product No.: 547965)  Flow-Optimised, Fieldbus Connection via CPX, Up to 32 Valve Positions, 16 Pressure Zones, IP65, ATEX Zone 2 Malaysia Supplier

Product Description
The Festo VTSA-F-FB is a flow optimised valve terminal designed for demanding industrial automation applications requiring high flow rates and fieldbus connectivity via the CPX terminal . As a Type 45 valve terminal, it allows five different valve sizes (18 mm to 65 mm) to be combined on one manifold, delivering flow rates from 700 l/min up to 4,000 l/min . Supporting up to 32 valve positions and 16 independent pressure zones, the VTSA-F-FB achieves IP65 protection and ATEX Zone 2 certification, making it suitable for washdown environments and potentially explosive gas atmospheres .

Key Features & Advantages

• Flow Optimised Design with Higher Flow Rates: The VTSA-F series delivers increased standard nominal flow rates compared to standard VTSA – 700 l/min (18 mm), 1,350 l/min (26 mm), 1,860 l/min (42 mm), 2,900 l/min (52 mm), and 4,000 l/min (65 mm) 

• Fieldbus Connection via CPX Terminal: The electrical connection is made via a CPX terminal, enabling integration into all common industrial Ethernet protocols (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, POWERLINK) via exchangeable bus nodes 

• Five Mixable Valve Sizes: Supports 18 mm, 26 mm, 42 mm, 52 mm, and 65 mm valve sizes on one valve terminal, allowing optimised flow capacity selection per valve position without requiring external adapters 

• High Valve Position Capacity: Accommodates up to 32 valve positions and up to 16 independent pressure zones, providing exceptional scalability for large scale pneumatic control systems 

• IP65 Protection Class: Provides dust tight protection and protection against water jets (NEMA Type 4 equivalent), suitable for washdown environments and demanding industrial conditions 

• No Corrosion Stress Construction: Rated with Corrosion Resistance Class (CRC) 0 – No corrosion stress, ensuring exceptional durability for use in harsh industrial environments 

• ATEX Zone 2 Certification: Certified for potentially explosive gas atmospheres with II 3G Ex nA IIC T3 X Gc rating. Explosive ambient temperature range: -5°C to +50°C 

• Extensive Valve Function Range: Available in multiple configurations including 5/2 monostable, 5/2 bistable, 5/2 bistable with dominant signal, 5/2 monostable with safety function, 5/3 pressurised, 5/3 exhausted, 5/3 closed, 2x3/2 normally closed monostable, 2x3/2 normally open monostable, 2x3/2 open/closed monostable, and 2x2/2 normally closed monostable 

• Vacuum Capable: Suitable for vacuum applications down to -0.9 bar, expanding usability for negative pressure handling 

• Low Power Consumption: 5/2 and 5/3 valves consume 1.6 W (72 mA) per coil, while 3/2 valves consume 1.3 W (60 mA) at 24 V DC 

• Maximum Switching Frequency: Supports up to 10 Hz switching frequency with max. 50% duty cycle at frequencies above 2 Hz 

• Internal or External Pilot Air Supply: Supports both internal and external pilot air supply configurations (3 bar to 10 bar pilot pressure), allowing flexible system design based on application requirements 

• Lubricated or Non Lubricated Operation: Operating medium note indicates that lubricated operation is possible, in which case lubricated operation will always be required thereafter; use compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4] 

• Modular Design with Mixed Valve Sizes: Valve island Type 45 with modular construction allows mixing of different valve sizes on a single manifold for optimised space and flow management 

• Piston Spool Valve Design: Features robust piston spool (piston gate valve) construction with soft sealing principle, providing reliable long term performance and extended service life 

• Exhaust Air Function: Equipped with exhaust air function via throttle plate for controlled air discharge 

• LED Status Indication: Features LEDs for clear visual indication of valve switching status, facilitating easy system troubleshooting and real time monitoring; diagnostics available via CPX 

• Protection Class III (PELV): Provides protection against direct and indirect contact with Protective Extra Low Voltage (PELV) according to EN 61140, ensuring operator safety 

• Pollution Degree: Rated minimum pollution degree 2 according to IEC 60664-1, suitable for industrial environments 

• Degree of Protection (Electronics): The electrical components achieve IP20 protection according to EN 60529 

• c UL us, RCM & KC Certified: Carries c UL us - Recognized (OL), RCM compliance mark (C Tick), and KC EMC certifications, ensuring safety and reliability for North American, Australian, and Korean industrial applications 

• CE Marked for EMC & ATEX: Meets EU EMC Directive and EU Explosion Protection Directive (ATEX) requirements 

• UKCA Marked: Conforms to UK instructions for EMC and RoHS 

• RoHS Compliant & LABS Conformity: Manufactured without restricted hazardous substances, meeting stringent environmental compliance standards and VDMA24364-B1/B2-L for paint-wetting impairment substances 

• Software Support: Supported by EDS files (EtherNet/IP), GSDML files (PROFINET), XDD files (POWERLINK), and DTM files (Profibus DP) for easy integration into major PLC and fieldbus systems 

Technical Specifications

Brand: Festo

Model: VTSA-F-FB

Product No.: 547965

Product Type: Valve Terminal / Flow Optimised Valve Manifold with Fieldbus Connection

Terminal Type: 45

Valve Sizes Supported: 18 mm, 26 mm, 42 mm, 52 mm, 65 mm

Max. Number of Valve Positions: 32

Max. Number of Pressure Zones: 16

Max. Number of Solenoid Coils: 96 (with double solenoid valves)

Standard Nominal Flow Rate (VTSA-F): 700 l/min (18 mm), 1,350 l/min (26 mm), 1,860 l/min (42 mm), 2,900 l/min (52 mm), 4,000 l/min (65 mm)

Operating Pressure: -0.9 bar to 10 bar

Vacuum Suitability: Yes

Operating Medium: Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]

Media Note: Lubricated operation possible (in which case lubricated operation will always be required thereafter); non lubricated operation is permissible

Corrosion Resistance Class (CRC): 0 – No corrosion stress

LABS (PWIS) Conformity: VDMA24364-B1/B2-L

Degree of Protection (Valve Terminal): IP65 / NEMA 4

Degree of Protection (Electronics): IP20

Ambient Temperature: -5°C to +50°C

Storage Temperature: -20°C to +60°C

Relative Air Humidity: 0% to 90% at 40°C

ATEX Certification Gas: II 3G

Ignition Protection Type Gas: Ex nA IIC T3 X Gc

Explosive Ambient Temperature Range: -5°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C

CE Marking: EU EMC Directive, EU Explosion Protection Directive (ATEX)

c UL us Certification: Recognized (OL)

RCM Mark: Yes (C Tick)

KC Certification: KC-CEM

UKCA Marking: UK instructions for EMC, UK instructions for RoHS

Pilot Air Supply: Internal or External

Pilot Pressure: 3 bar to 10 bar

Nominal Operating Voltage DC: 24 V ±10%

Power Consumption per Coil (5/2, 5/3 valves): 1.6 W / 72 mA

Power Consumption per Coil (3/2 valves): 1.3 W / 60 mA

Max. Switching Frequency: 10 Hz

Max. Duty Cycle at >2 Hz: 50%

Protection Class: III (PELV) according to EN 61140

Pollution Degree: Min. 2 according to IEC 60664-1

Electrical Actuation: Fieldbus (via CPX terminal)

Electrical I/O System: Yes

Valve Functions Available: 5/2 monostable, 5/2 bistable, 5/2 bistable with dominant signal, 5/2 monostable with safety function, 5/3 pressurised, 5/3 exhausted, 5/3 closed, 2x3/2 normally closed monostable, 2x3/2 normally open monostable, 2x3/2 open/closed monostable, 2x2/2 normally closed monostable

Valve Design: Piston spool (Piston gate valve)

Sealing Principle: Soft

Exhaust Air Function: Via throttle plate

Pneumatic Working Port Options: G1/8, G1/4, G3/8, G1/2, QS 6, QS 8, QS 10, QS 12, QS 14, QS 16

Type of Mounting: Wall mounting (through holes) or H rail (EN 60715)

Tightening Torque – Earthing Screw: 1.0 Nm ±10%

Tightening Torque – Tie Rods: 2.0 Nm ±15%

Tightening Torque – M12 Plug Connector: 0.5 Nm

Tightening Torque – M8 Plug Connector: 0.25 Nm to 0.5 Nm

Tightening Torque – SUB-D Plug Connector: 0.5 Nm

Seals Material: NBR

Material Note: RoHS compliant, LABS (PWIS) conformity VDMA24364-B1/B2-L

Country of Origin: Germany

Compatible CPX System Components (from Festo documentation)

The VTSA-F-FB is designed for use with the CPX terminal system, which consists of electronic modules typically arranged decentrally directly on the machine or system . CPX terminals with fieldbus connection enable communication with remote, higher order control systems. Compatible components include:

• Bus Nodes: CPX-FB13 (195740) for Profibus DP, CPX-FB14 (526174) for DeviceNet, CPX-FB23 (526176) for CANopen, CPX-FB32 (541302) for AS Interface, CPX-FB33 (548755) for PROFINET IO, CPX-FB36 (1912451) for EtherNet/IP, CPX-M-FB34 (548751) for PROFINET IO, CPX-M-FB35 (548749) for PROFINET IO, CPX-M-FB41 (3228960), CPX-FB43 (8110369), CPX-M-FB44 (8110370), CPX-M-FB45 (8110371), CPX-FB40 (2474896) for POWERLINK 

• Pneumatic Interface (for CPX): VABA-S6-1-X1 (543416) for plastic interlinking block, VABA-S6-1-X2 (550663) for metal interlinking block, VABA-S6-1-X2-D (573613) for diagnostics via fieldbus 

• Input Modules: CPX-4DE (195753), CPX-8DE (195750), CPX-8DE-D (541480), CPX-8NDE (543814), CPX-16DE (543815)

• Output Modules: CPX-4DA (195754), CPX-8DA (541481)

• Analog Modules: CPX-2AE-U-I (526168), CPX-4AE-I (541484), CPX-4AE-T (541486), CPX-4AE-TC (553594), CPX-2AA-U-I (526170)

• Protective Cover: AK-SUB-9/15 (557010) for unused electrical connections 

ATEX Special Conditions for Use (Marking X)

• Install the device in a housing with at least IP54 protection according to EN 60079-0 / EN 60079-15 

• Do not disconnect or open when powered 

• Prevent separation of plug connectors or housing parts by using a housing with a special lock (e.g., control cabinet) 

• Use additional strain relief for cables in front of all plugs 

• Prevent electrostatic charging of the housing with appropriate installation measures 

• Energise only one coil of a 5/2 way valve or 5/3 way valve at a time 

• Ambient temperature: -5°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C 

• Protect the device from UV radiation and any shock loading 

• Device may only be used in an environment with minimum pollution degree 2 (IEC 60664-1) 

• Seal all unused electrical connections with protective caps 

• The device may only be used in the delivered configuration in a potentially explosive atmosphere; exchange of modules is permitted using only approved components 

Malfunction / Remedy (from Festo documentation) 

Ideal For

Large scale industrial automation systems requiring fieldbus connectivity via CPX terminal with high flow rates (700-4,000 l/min), applications needing up to 32 valve positions with up to 16 pressure zones, systems requiring five mixable valve sizes (18 65 mm) on a single Type 45 terminal, automotive manufacturing (welding lines, assembly), machine tools, packaging machinery, material handling systems, paint shop environments, potentially explosive atmospheres ATEX Zone 2 (gas), chemical and pharmaceutical processing, vacuum applications down to -0.9 bar, systems requiring IP65 washdown protection, and integration with CPX fieldbus systems (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, POWERLINK, Profibus DP, DeviceNet, CANopen, AS Interface).

Why Choose Festo VTSA-F-FB Valve Terminal?

Choose the Festo VTSA-F-FB for its flow optimised design delivering higher flow rates (700-4,000 l/min) than standard VTSA, fieldbus connection via CPX terminal for seamless integration into all common industrial Ethernet and fieldbus protocols, supporting up to 32 valve positions and 16 pressure zones, featuring five mixable valve sizes (18-65 mm) on a Type 45 terminal, CRC 0 corrosion resistance, IP65/NEMA 4 protection, ATEX Zone 2 certification (II 3G Ex nA IIC T3 X Gc), lubricated operation option, vacuum compatibility down to -0.9 bar, low power consumption (1.6 W / 1.3 W), extensive valve function options (11+ configurations), internal or external pilot air supply (3-10 bar), max. 10 Hz switching frequency, piston spool valve design for long service life, LED status indication, comprehensive diagnostics via CPX, c UL us, RCM, KC, CE, and UKCA certifications, RoHS compliance with LABS conformity (VDMA24364-B1/B2-L), full software support including EDS, GSDML, XDD, and DTM files for all major fieldbus protocols (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, POWERLINK, Profibus DP) , and German engineering quality. Backed by Festo's comprehensive CPX system ecosystem including bus nodes, I/O modules, pneumatic interfaces, and protective accessories, along with ATEX compliant operating conditions with special provisions for electrostatic discharge prevention, strain relief, and pollution degree requirements, this flow optimised valve terminal ensures reliable, flexible, and safe pneumatic control for demanding industrial automation applications with fieldbus connectivity and increased flow performance.

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