2. Technical specifications

Table 1 lists the main technical specifications for the MVK01 vacuum and I/O module.

Table 1 Technical specifications for the MPK01 module

Characteristics	Value
Compressed air connector	port IN
Control valve state	Normally closed
Operating input pressure	2 bar to 8 bar
Optimal input pressure	7 bar
Vacuum connector	port VAC
Maximum vacuum	−75 kPa
Pressure sensor accuracy	±1.5 kPa
Suction rate (max.)	37.5 l/min
Air consumption suction	23.5 l/min
Maximum for inputs	24 V (DC), 10 mA
Minimum for inputs	3.3 V (DC), 1.1 mA
Maximum for outputs	24 V (DC), 250 mA
Ports	Three M5 threaded orifices, of which port IN comes with preinstalled push-in pneumatic fitting for 6-mm OD tubes, port VAC comes with preinstalled push-in pneumatic fitting for 4-mm OD tubes, and port EXH comes with a preinstalled pneumatic muffler.
Mechanical adjustments	Screw for adjusting the force of the air purging (marked ADJ)
Housing	Black anodized aluminum alloy
Total weight	572 g
Sound level free	72 dB (A)
Sound level suction	62 dB (A)
Operating temperature	5°C to 45°C
Operating humidity	[10%, 80%] (non-condensing)

Figure 3 presents the generated vacuum at different input pressures.

Note

To prevent the module from malfunctioning, please ensure that compressed air is supplied within the specified limits, as detailed in Table 1.

Figure 3 Achievable vacuum at various input pressures

Figure 4 presents the evacuation time at different vacuum levels.

Figure 4 Evacuation time at various vacuum levels

Figure 5 shows the principal dimensions of the module.

Figure 5 MVK01 module dimensions

Note

You can download the CAD file of the MVK01 pneumatic module from here.