
Translation of the original instructions
© 2020 all rights reserved to Festo SE & Co. KG
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About this document
This document describes the use of the above-mentioned product.
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Applicable documents
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Operating instructions for proximity switch
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Assembly instructions for connecting cable
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Assembly instructions for adapter kit
All available documents for the product
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Safety
2.1
General Safety Instructions
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Only use the product in original status without unauthorised modifications.
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Only use the product if it is in perfect technical condition.
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Use only proximity sensors approved for the product.
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Take into consideration the ambient conditions at the location of use.
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Observe labelling on the product.
Operating medium
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Only use compressed air in accordance with the specifications
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Use only unlubricated compressed air under normal conditions. Once the
product has been used with lubricated compressed air, it must continue to be
operated with lubricated compressed air only.
Return to Festo
Hazardous substances can endanger the health and safety of personnel and
cause damage to the environment. To prevent hazards, the product should only
be returned upon explicit request by Festo.
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Consult your regional Festo contact.
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Complete the declaration of contamination and attach it to the outside of the
packaging.
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Comply with all legal requirements for the handling of hazardous substances
and the transport of dangerous goods.
2.2
Intended Use
The linear drive DFPI-...-E-NB3... is intended for regulation in process systems. It is
particularly appropriate for pneumatic positioning under harsh ambient condi-
tions.
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Training of Qualified Personnel
Installation, commissioning, maintenance and disassembly may only be per-
formed by qualified personnel. Personnel must be familiar with the installation of
pneumatic control systems.
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Further information
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Accessories
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Spare parts
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Service
Contact your regional Festo contact person if you have technical questions
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Product overview
5.1
Function
Pressurising and exhausting the cylinder chambers causes the piston rod connec-
ted to the piston to move back and forth.
The integrated displacement encoder transmits the current piston position to the
higher-order system as an analogue voltage or current signal.
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Fig. 1
Proximity sensors can be installed with an adapter kit for additional binary sens-
ing of the position
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5.2
Configuration
5.2.1
Product design
The linear drive consists of a double-acting pneumatic cylinder with integrated
displacement encoder. For mounting, the linear drive has a mounting interface in
accordance with ISO 15552 at the bearing cap and the connection cap.
Design of DFPI-...-ND2P-E-NB3P
1 Housing
2 Air duct
3 Earth terminal
4 Mounting interface in accordance
with ISO 15552
5 Mounting kit interface for external
positioner
6 Retaining screw for cover
7 Retaining screw for housing
8 Electrical and pneumatic connec-
tion (under the protective cap)
9 Piston rod with mounting thread
for accessories
10 Spanner flat
11 Bearing cap
12 Tie rod
13 End cap
Fig. 2 DFPI-...-...-ND2P-E-NB3P
8145396
DFPI-...-ND2P-E-NB3
Linear drive
8145396
2020-09e
[8145398]
Operating instructions
Festo SE & Co. KG
Ruiter Straße 82
73734 Esslingen
Germany
+49 711 347-0
www.festo.com