Sub-base/module connector/
mounting bracket PAML-...-90
Festo AG & Co. KG
Ruiter Straße 82
73734 Esslingen
Germany
+49 711 347-0
www.festo.com
Operating instructions
Translation of the original instructions
8082032
2017-11a
[8082035]
For all available product documentation èwww.festo.com/pk
Sub-base/module connector/mounting bracket PAML-...-90 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 units with each other.
The mounting brackets PAML-MB are used for connection and 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
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.
Dependent on the design, a mounted service unit can weigh more than 50 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 1serve as orientation.
10 Nm
4
2
1
3
Fig. 1
1. First, push both mounting screws through both holes of the front plate 3.
2. Place the seal 4between the service units.
3. Place the front and rear plate 3and 2into the slots of the service units.
4. Turn the screws of the front plate 3into the rear plate 2.
2.2 Mounting the connecting plates PAML-CP
Size G¼… G1 (Fig. 2)
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 num
ber on the housing (1 or 2).
1. Insert the O-rings 5into the designated O-ring grooves.
2. Place the connecting plates in position.
3. Fasten the connecting plates with the appropriate 4 screws M8 6and washers
to the service unit.
4. Secure the screw connection with a screw locking agent, e.g. Loctite 243.
5. Observe the max. screw-in depth for the pipe connector, èFig. 4.
12 Nm
12 Nm
5
6
Fig. 2
Size G1¼(Fig. 3)
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 num
ber on the housing (1 or 2).
1. Insert the O-rings 9into the designated O-ring grooves.
2. Place the connecting plates in position.
3. Place the front and rear plate 8and 7into the slots of the service units.
4. Turn the screws of the front plate 8into the rear plate 7.
5. Observe the max. screw-in depth for the pipe connector, èFig. 4.
9
7
8
10 Nm
Fig. 3
Product type ISO 228 Max. screw-in depth
[mm]
Connecting plate PAML-CP G¼12
G½14
G¾16
G1 18
G1¼20
Fig. 4
