VBA40A-T04GN-Z SMC Corporation, VBA40A-T04GN-Z Datasheet - Page 22

• Manufacturer Part Number: VBA40A-T04GN-Z
• Description: BOOSTER REGULATOR, 1/2 NPTF, HANDLE OPERATED, PRESSURE GAUGE, PSI, SILENCER
• Manufacturer: SMC Corporation

Specifications of VBA40A-T04GN-Z

• Brand/series: VBA Series
• Flow Rate: 1900 SCFM
• Pressure Adjustment: Handle Operating
• Pressure Increase Ratio: Twice
• Pressure, Operating: 1 MPa
• Proof Pressure: 1.5 MPa
• Size, Port: 1⁄2 in.
• Temperature, Ambient: 2 to 50
• Thread Type: NPTF
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: RoHS Exempt Product

1. Flushing
2. Piping size
1. Quality of air source
1. Installation location
• Use an air blower to flush the piping to thoroughly remove
• To bring the booster regulator’s ability into full play, make
• Connect a mist separator to the inlet side near the booster
• If dry air (atmospheric pressure dew point: –17°C or less) is
• Do not install this product in an area that is exposed to rain-
• Do not install in locations influenced by vibrations. If it must
any cutting chips, cutting oil, or debris from the piping in-
side, before connecting them. If they enter the inside of the
booster regulator, they could cause the booster regulator to
malfunction or its durability could be affected.
sure to match the piping size to the port size.
regulator. If the quality of the compressed air is not thor-
oughly controlled, the booster regulator could malfunction
(without being able to boost) or its durability could be affec-
ted.
used, the life expectancy may be shortened because dry air
will accelerate evaporation of grease inside.
water or direct sunlight.
be used in such an area due to unavoidable circumstances,
please contact SMC beforehand.
Caution
Caution
Caution
Operating Environment
Series
Specific Product Precautions 2
Be sure to read this before handling.
Refer to back pages 1 and 2 for Safety Instructions and “Handling Precautions for SMC
Products” (M-E03-3) for Common Precautions.
Air Supply
Piping
VBA
Booster Regulator/Specific Product Precautions
1. Setting the pressure on the handle-operated type
2. Setting the pressure on the air-operated type
• If air is supplied to the product in the shipped state, the air
• There is an upper and lower limit for the handle rotation. If
• Once the setting is completed, push the handle down.
• To decrease the outlet pressure, after the pressure has
• To reset the pressure, first reduce the pressure so that it is
(VBA22A, 42A)
• Connect the outlet pipe of the pilot regulator for the remote
• Refer to the following figure for the pilot pressure and outlet
• The AR20 and AW20 are recommended for the pilot regula-
• The outlet pressure is twice the pilot pressure.
• When the inlet pressure is 0.4 MPa:
Pilot regulator
will be released.
Set the pressure by quickly pulling up on the governor han-
dle, and rotating it in the direction of the arrow (+).
over-rotating the handle even after reaching to the limit, the
internal parts may be damaged. If the handle suddenly feels
heavy while being turned, stop turning the handle.
been set, rotate the handle in the direction of the arrow (–).
The residual air will be released from the area of the han-
dle, due to the relief construction of the governor.
lower than the desired pressure; then, set it to the desired
pressure.
control to the pilot port (P). (Refer to the figure below.)
pressure.
tor.
Pilot pressure
Outlet pressure
Caution
0.2 MPa to 0.4 MPa
0.4 MPa to 0.8 MPa
Low
Handling
High
Pilot pressure
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