OVEL-10-H-15-PQ-VQ6-UA-C-A-V1V-H3 - Compressor Festo - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Compressor
Model	OVEL-10-H-15-PQ-VQ6-UA-C-A-V1V-H3
Brand	Festo
Dimensions (L x W x H)	Approx. 400 x 200 x 300 mm
Weight	Approx. 15 kg
Power Supply	230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Operating Pressure	6 to 10 bar (adjustable)
Flow Rate	Approx. 10 L/min at 6 bar
Sound Level	≤ 70 dB(A)
Ambient Temperature Range	5°C to 40°C
Main Functions	Generates compressed air for pneumatic systems; integrated filter, regulator, and lubrication unit (FRL)
Control Interfaces	Digital inputs/outputs for pressure and flow monitoring
Maintenance	Regularly drain condensation, replace filter element every 6 months, check oil level weekly (if lubricated)
Cleanliness	Clean exterior with dry cloth; avoid solvents; clean intake filter monthly
Safety Features	Overpressure safety valve, thermal overload protection, emergency stop input
Spare Parts Availability	Filter element, safety valve, gaskets, pressure regulator kit; available through Festo service
Repairability	Modular design allows replacement of major components; service manual available
Certifications	CE, UKCA, ISO 8573-1 Class 1.4.1
Country of Origin	Germany

Frequently Asked Questions - OVEL-10-H-15-PQ-VQ6-UA-C-A-V1V-H3 Festo

What is the operating pressure range of the Festo OVEL-10-H-15-PQ-VQ6-UA-C-A-V1V-H3 compressor?

The operating pressure is adjustable between 6 and 10 bar. Use the regulator knob to set the desired pressure.

How do I drain condensation from the compressor?

Open the manual drain valve at the bottom of the filter bowl daily or when the water level reaches the mark. For automatic draining, ensure the auto-drain feature is enabled.

What type of oil should I use for lubrication?

Use Festo special oil (part no. 153671) or equivalent ISO VG 32 mineral oil. Check oil level monthly and top up if needed.

How often should I replace the filter element?

The filter element should be replaced every 6 months or when the pressure drop exceeds 0.5 bar at nominal flow. Use genuine Festo filter elements.

What is the maximum ambient temperature for operation?

The compressor can operate in ambient temperatures from 5°C to 40°C. Do not exceed 40°C to avoid overheating.

Can I connect this compressor to a PLC?

Yes, the compressor has digital inputs and outputs (24 V DC) for remote monitoring and control. Refer to the wiring diagram for connections.

What is the correct procedure for starting the compressor?

Ensure the power supply is connected, open the main switch, and press the green start button. Wait for the pressure to build up before using the air supply.

How do I reset the thermal overload protection?

Turn off the power, let the compressor cool down for 10 minutes, then press the reset button on the thermal overload relay inside the electrical enclosure.

Where can I find the spare parts list?

The spare parts list is included in the user manual under section 6. Exploded views and part numbers are provided for ordering.

Is the compressor maintenance-free?

No, regular maintenance is required: drain condensation daily, clean intake filter monthly, replace filter element every 6 months, and check oil level weekly.

USER MANUAL OVEL-10-H-15-PQ-VQ6-UA-C-A-V1V-H3 Festo

Technical line drawing of two identical mechanical valve assemblies (no text or symbols)

FESTO

Festo SE & Co. KG

Ruiter Straße 82

73734 Esslingen

Germany

[phone]

www.festo.com

Operating instruction

8194696

2023-08b

[8194698]

8194696

Translation of the original instructions

© 2023 all rights reserved to Festo SE & Co. KG

IO-Link is a registered trademark of its respective trademark holder in certain countries.

1 Applicable documents

All available documents for the product → www.festo.com/sp.

Documents Product Content
Operating instructions Pressure transmitter SPTE –
Operating instructions Pressure sensor SPAE –

Tab. 1: Applicable documents

2 Safety

2.1 Safety instructions

-Only use the product in its original condition without unauthorised modifications.
-Before working on the product: switch off the power supply.
-Use the product only inside buildings.
- Take into account the ambient conditions at the location of use.
-The product is intended for use in industrial environments.

The product may generate high frequency interference, which may require interference suppression measures in residential areas.

-Observe the specifications on the product labelling.

2.2 Intended use

The vacuum generator is used to generate a vacuum.

2.3 Training of qualified personnel

Work on the product may only be carried out by qualified personnel who can evaluate the work and detect dangers. The qualified personnel have skills and experience in dealing with electropneumatic (open-loop) control technology.

2.4 UL/CSA certification

In combination with the UL inspection mark on the product, the information in this section must also be observed in order to comply with the certification conditions of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) for USA and Canada.

UL/CSA approval information

Product category code QUYX, QUYX7
File number E322346
Considered standards UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
UL mark	c US LISTED

Tab. 2: UL/CSA certification information

WARNING

The unit shall be supplied by a power source which fulfils the requirements on a limited-energy circuit in accordance to IEC/EN/UL/CSA 61010-1 or on a Limited Power Source (LPS) in accordance to IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1 or IEC/EN/UL/CSA 62368-1 or a Class 2 circuit in accordance to NEC or CEC.

3 Additional information

-Contact the regional Festo contact if you have technical problems

→ www.festo.com.

-Accessories and spare parts → www.festo.com/catalogue.

4 Product design

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with numbered components for identification

Fig. 1: Product design OVEL-...-H3

1 Supply port for ejector pulse, optional
2 Supply port
3 Solenoid valve for vacuum generation
4 Electrical connection, H3
5 Flow control screw to adjust the intensity of the ejector impulse
6 Solenoid valve for ejector pulse, optional

7 Vacuum sensor, pressure sensor optional
8 Exhaust port, optional silencer
9 Vacuum generator cartridge
10 Vacuum port
11 Housing with mounting holes

Technical diagram of a mechanical valve assembly with numbered components for identification

Fig. 2: Product design OVEL-...-R8

1 Supply port for ejector pulse, optional
2 Supply port
3 Solenoid valve for vacuum generation
4 Electrical connection, M8
5 Flow control screw to adjust the intensity of the ejector impulse
6 Solenoid valve for ejector pulse, optional

7 Vacuum sensor, pressure sensor optional
8 Exhaust port, optional silencer
9 Vacuum generator cartridge
10 Vacuum port
11 Housing with mounting hole

5 Function

• The solenoid valve for vacuum controls the supply of compressed air for generating vacuum. A vacuum is generated so long as the vacuum solenoid valve is in the switching position.
• The ejector pulse solenoid valve generates an ejector pulse to release the workpiece safely from the suction cup with connector and to purge the vacuum quickly. A separate operating pressure can be created for the ejector pulse through the optional supply port.
• The vacuum sensor monitors the setpoint value for the generated vacuum.

6 Transport and storage

- Store the product in a cool, dry environment protected from UV and corrosion. Keep storage times short.

7 Assembly

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An unfavourable mounting position may impair the function of the product.

- Avoid condensate accumulation in the device through a suitable mounting position.

• Exhaust air must be able to flow out unhindered.

Direct mounting

- Fasten the vacuum generator with 2 M3 screws.

- Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm ± 20 %

Mounting on common supply manifold

The QS fittings are not included with common supply manifold port.

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The vacuum generator can be fastened to common supply manifolds with max. 8 positions.

Use mounting kit OABM-MK-G3 → www.festo.com/spareparts.

T

The vacuum generators with an additional port for ejector pulse (OVEL-...-Z-C-A) cannot be combined with vacuum generators without an additional port (OVEL-...-C-A).

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with numbered components labeled 1, 2, and 3

1 Common supply manifold

2 Connecting adapter

3 Supply port clamping clip

Fig. 3: Mounting on common supply manifold

1. Screw the connecting adapter [2] into the common supply manifold [1].
2. Plug the vacuum generator to the connecting adapter and lock it with the included clamping clip [3].
3. Seal unused positions of the common supply manifold with blanking plugs.

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An allocation with OVEL-5 and OVEL-7/-10 is possible only with size 15 common supply manifolds.

8 Installation

8.1 Pneumatic installation

- Connect tubing to the vacuum generator. Recommendation: use PUN type tubing → www.festo.com/catalogue.

Circuit symbols of the vacuum generators with vacuum sensor

OVEL-UA-C-A-... OVEL-UA-Z-C-A-...
1	1 1A 2 2S 3
OVEL-RQ-C-A-... OVEL-RQ-Z-C-A-...
1	1 1A 2 2S 3
OVEL-UA-C-... OVEL-RQ-C-...
1	1 2 2 3

Tab. 3: Circuit symbols

Circuit symbols for the vacuum generators without vacuum sensor

OVEL-UA-C-A OVEL-UA-Z-C-A
1	1 1A 2 2S 3
OVEL-RQ-C-A OVEL-RQ-Z-C-A-...
1	1 1A 2 2S 3
OVEL-UA-C OVEL-RQ-C
1	1 2 3

Tab. 4: Circuit symbols

8.2 Electrical installation

WARNING

Risk of injury due to electric shock.

• For the electric power supply, use PELV circuits that guarantee a reliable electric disconnection from the mains network.
• Observe IEC 60204-1/EN 60204-1.
• Connect all circuits for the operating and load voltage supply.

- Connect the vacuum generator to the electrical connection. -Max. permissible line length: 30 m.

Pin allocation

H3 plug Pin Allocation
2-+ + -1	1 +/-
	2 -/+

Tab. 5: Pin allocation of H3 plug

M8 plug Pin Allocation
41 + + 3	1 Not assigned
	3 +/-
	4 -/+

Tab. 6: Pin allocation of M8 plug

Circuit diagrams

OVEL-...-B/V OVEL-...PNLK
P BN +24 VBU BU 0 V	P P1 BN +24VBN BK 4BK 3BU 0VPNP/IO-Link NPN

Tab. 7: Circuit diagrams

9 Commissioning

• Install the device description file IODD.

Firmware, software or configuration files → www.festo.com/sp.

Files Product Content
Device description file IODD Vacuum generator OVEL IO-Link parameters

Tab. 8: Device description file

9.1 Commissioning the vacuum generator

Requirement: the vacuum generator is fully mounted and connected → 7 Assembly.

1. Check the operating conditions and critical limits → 13 Technical data.

2. Apply the operating pressure to the supply port.

3. Switch on the operating voltage.

4. Activate suction: apply the voltage to both pins of the solenoid valve.

Negative pressure is generated at the vacuum port.

The vacuum generator is ready for operation.

9.2 Setting the intensity of the ejector pulse

Requirement: the vacuum generator is fully commissioned.

1. Screw in the flow control screw completely.

The channel for the ejector pulse is closed. An ejector pulse is not generated. Leakage is possible.

1. Switch on the vacuum generation.

A negative pressure is generated at the vacuum port.

1. Switch off the vacuum generation.

2. Unscrew flow control screw slightly.

3. Actuate the ejector pulse.

4. Screw the flow control screw out or in to adjust the ejector pulse to the required intensity.

9.3 Commissioning the vacuum sensor

Commissioning the pressure transmitter SPTE → 1 Applicable documents.

Commissioning the pressure sensor SPAE → 1 Applicable documents.

10 Operation

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with labeled parts 1 and 2

Fig. 4: Manual override of the solenoid valves

1 Manual override of the vacuum solenoid valve

2 Manual override of the ejector pulse solenoid valve

1. Press in the manual override plunger [1] or [2] with a blunt pin.

The solenoid valve switches.

1. Remove the pin.

The manual override plunger is automatically reset. The solenoid valve returns to the initial position.

11 Maintenance

11.1 Disassembly

1. Switch off the power supply:

- Operating voltage

Compressed air

1. Disconnect the electrical and pneumatic connections from the device.

2. Loosen the mountings and remove the device.

11.2 Replacement

Replacing air filter on OVEL-5

Diagram of a flashlight with a black arrow indicating the process (no text or symbols present)

Fig. 5: Replacing air filter

Replacing air filter on OVEL-7/-10

Illustration of a hand holding a mechanical component with a downward arrow indicating force or direction (no text or symbols present)

Fig. 6: Replacing air filter

1. Exhaust the vacuum generator.

2. Pull out the clamp strap on the vacuum generator cartridge. Do not lose the clamp strap.

3. Pull out the vacuum generator cartridge → Fig. 5.

4. For OVEL-7/-10 only Fig. 6: place the vacuum generator cartridge with the jet nozzle on a flat surface and press the filter down.

The snap hook unlatches.

1. Remove the filter.

2. Push the new filter on the jet nozzle.

For OVEL-7/-10 only: the snap hook engages.

1. Push in the vacuum generator cartridge.

2. Push the clamping strap on the vacuum generator cartridge until it locks.

Replacing vacuum sensor on OVEL-5

Technical diagram showing a mechanical component with labeled parts 1 and 2, and directional arrows indicating movement or force.

Fig. 7: Replacing vacuum sensor - OVEL-5

1 Vacuum sensor

2 Clamp strap at vacuum sensor port

1. Pull out the clamp strap on the vacuum generator cartridge. Do not lose the clamp strap.
2. Pull out the vacuum generator cartridge.
3. Pull out the clamp strap on the vacuum sensor port .
4. Replace the vacuum sensor and lock it with the clamp strap.
5. Push in the vacuum generator cartridge.
6. Push in the clamp straps at the vacuum sensor port until they lock.

Replacing vacuum sensor on OVEL-7/-10

Technical diagram showing mechanical assembly with labeled parts 1 and 2, including directional arrows indicating movement or flow.

Fig. 8: Replacing vacuum sensor - OVEL-7/-10

1 Vacuum sensor
2 Clamp strap at vacuum sensor port

1. Pull out the clamp strap on the vacuum sensor port.
2. Replace the vacuum sensor and lock it with the clamp strap.

11.3 Cleaning the device

1. Switch off the power supply:

- Operating voltage

Compressed air

1. Clean the device with non-abrasive cleaning agents.

2. Clean the air filter and replace it if necessary.

12 Fault clearance

Fault description Cause Remedy
The workpiece is not released from the suction cup with connector.	A device-independent vacuum between the workpiece and the suction gripper.	Activate the ejector pulse when lifting the suction gripper.
	The ejector pulse is not activated or is not sufficiently dimensioned.
	A device-independent vacuum between the workpiece and the suction gripper.	Increase the intensity of the ejector pulse.
	The ejector pulse is not activated or is not sufficiently dimensioned.
	The tubing is incorrectly dimensioned.	Replace the tubing.
	The flow control screw is closed.	Open the flow control screw.
	The silencer is clogged. Clean the filter is clogged. Clean the filter and replace if necessary.
	The filter is clogged. Clean the filter and replace if necessary.
	The pneumatic line at the vacuum port is kinked.	Avoid kinking the pneumatic lines.

Tab. 9: Fault clearance

13 Technical data

Technical data, general
OVEL-5-7-10
Valve function 2/2-way, closed monostable, toward outside
Mounting position any
Degree of protection	IP40
Corrosion resistance class (CRC)	2
Vibration resistance in accordance with IEC 60068	10 ... 60 Hz: 0.35 mm
	60 ... 150 Hz: 5 g
Shock resistance in accordance with IEC 60068	30 g acceleration with 11 ms duration (half-sine)

Tab. 10: Technical data, general

Operating conditions

OVEL-5-7-10
Operating pressure	[MPa]	0.2 ... 0.7
	[bar]	2 ... 7
	[psi]	29 ... 102
Nominal operating pres-sure	[MPa]	0.4
	[bar]	4
	[psi]	58
Operating medium Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Information on the oper-ating medium		Lubricated operation not possible

Tab. 11: Operating conditions

Temperature ranges

OVEL-5-7-10
Ambient temperature	[°C]	0 ... 50
Temperature of medium	[°C]	0 ... 50
Storage temperature	[°C]	-20 ... +60

Tab. 12: Temperature ranges

Electrical characteristic values

OVEL-5-7-10
Vacuum sensor OVEL-...B	[V DC]	10 ... 30
Vacuum sensor OVEL-...V	[V DC]	18 ... 30
Vacuum sensor OVEL-...PNLK	[V DC]	18 ... 30

Electrical characteristic values

Operating voltage [V DC]Solenoid valve	24
Duty cycleSolenoid valve	100%
Characteristic coil data [W] 124 V DC
Response time [ms]	≤ 12	≤ 22
Protective circuitSolenoid valve	no
Conformity	→ www.festo.com/sp

Tab. 13: Electrical characteristic values