Festo PAML-CP Series, PAML-MK Series, PAML-186 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting plate/
module connector PAML-...-186

Festo AG & Co. KG

Ruiter Straße 82
73734 Esslingen
Germany
[phone]
www.festo.com

Operating instructions
Translation of the original instructions

For all available product documentation è www.festo.com/pk

Connecting plate/module connector PAML English.........................

1 Application

The connecting plates PAML-CP are intended to serve exclusively as adapters for
the pneumatic connection and for tube fastening for in-line installation of service
units. The module connector PAML-MK connects two service unit components with
each other. The rear mounting threads on the connecting plates and module con
nectors are used for wall mounting of individual devices or service units.
 The product may only be used in its original status without unauthorised modi

fications. Only the assembly and commissioning activities described in these

operating instructions are permissible.
 Observe the permissible limit values and specifications.
 Only use the product if it is in an excellent technical status.
 Take into consideration the legal regulations applicable for the location as well as:

– Regulations and standards,

– Regulations of the testing organisations and insurers,

– National specifications.

2 Installation

8082042
2017-11a
[8082044]

2

3

1

Fig. 1

2.2 Mounting the connecting plates PAML-CP

 Make sure that the sealing groove, which exists in only one of the two connect

ing plates, lines up with the flat surface on the housing. If mounted correctly, the
stamp number on the connecting plate will be the same as the stamp number on
the housing.

1. Insert the O-rings 5 into the designated O-ring grooves.

2. Place the connecting plates in position. Make sure that the connecting plates
are aligned correctly. If mounted correctly, the mounting threads for wall mount
ing 6 will point to the rear.

3. Fasten the connecting plates with the appropriate 4 screws M10 7 and washers
to the service unit.

4. Observe the max. screw-in depth for the pipe connector, è Fig. 2.

Product type ISO 228 Max. screw-in depth

Connecting plate PAML-CP G¼ 12

G1¼ 20
G1½ 22

G2 24
G2½ 26

Fig. 2

40 Nm ±25 %

4

[mm]

7

27 Nm ±15 %

Note

 Installation should only be conducted by qualified personnel.

Warning

Risk of injury from falling loads.
 Take the weight of an individual device or a service unit into consideration. De

pendent on the design, a mounted service unit can weigh more than 100 kg.

 Only mount the individual device or service unit on a wall or mounting frame

that can support its weight.

 Only mount the individual device or service unit on a flat surface.

Definition

Front plate = front module connector
Rear plate = rear module connector

2.1 Assembly of two service units of the same size with module connector PAML -MK

 Note the flow direction from 1 to 2.

The numerals on the product housing 1 serve as orientation.

1. First, screw both mounting screws through both holes of the front plate 3.

2. Place the seal 4 between the service units.

3. Place the front and rear plate 3 and 2 in the slots of the service units.

4. Turn the screws of the front plate 3 into the rear plate 2.

5

6

27 Nm ±15 %

Fig. 3

2.3 Wall mounting

To attach individual devices or service units to the wall or a machine frame, the
M12 threads from the rear panel and the connecting plate can be used.

1. Screw M12 screws 8 into all of the rear plates and connecting plates from the

rear. For this purpose, use screws with a minimum screw-in depth of 15 mm and
a maximum screw-in depth of 18 mm. The distance between the screw-in
threads is 186 mm in width and 145 mm in height. Exception for the distance in
width for the distributor block PMBL-186-HP3 with half the normal grid width:
93 mm.

8

35 Nm ±20 %

Fig. 4

3 Dismantling

Warning

Risk of injury from compressed air.
Products under pressure can cause personal injury and material damage.
 Depressurize service unit string and tubing.

Warning

Risk of injury from falling loads.
 Take the weight of an individual device or a service unit into consideration.

Dependent on the design, a mounted service unit can weigh more than 100 kg.

Note

 Dismantling only by qualified personnel.
 If used as intended, the surface temperature can reach 60 °C. Allow the device

to cool off before any maintenance work.

 Depressurize the pneumatic system.
 Remove the existing service unit string.

4 Technical data

PAML -MK -CP

Operating pressure [bar] 0  50

Operating medium Compressed air according to ISO 8573-1:2010 [-:-:-]

Temperature of medium [°C] +5 … +60

Ambient temperature [°C] +5 … +60

Classification in accordance with
EC Pressure Equipment Directive

CE marking

1) Declaration of Conformity è www.festo.com/sp

1)

Category I

According to EC Pressure Equipment Directive

Fig. 5