What are electrical linking elements for valve terminals?

Electrical linking elements are components used to connect and integrate valve terminals in industrial automation systems.

What brands offer electrical linking elements for valve terminals?

Festo is a leading brand offering high-quality electrical linking elements for valve terminals in pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

How do electrical linking elements benefit pneumatic systems?

They provide seamless integration and efficient connectivity, enhancing the performance and reliability of pneumatic systems.

Can electrical linking elements be used in hydraulics?

Yes, they are suitable for use in both pneumatic and hydraulic systems, facilitating improved automation.

Where can I find accessories for Festo valve terminals?

Accessories for Festo valve terminals, including electrical linking elements, are available on the ESD equipment website.

Are Festo products suitable for industrial automation?

Yes, Festo products are designed to optimize industrial automation processes with reliable and efficient solutions.

What industries use Festo valve terminal accessories?

Industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and electronics commonly use Festo valve terminal accessories for automation.

Elements for electrical interlinking

Accessories for valve terminals

Elements for electrical interlinking connect Festo VMPA and CPV valve islands to higher-level control systems via standardised bus and direct interfaces. The range includes electronics modules for VMPA1 (4 and 8 channels: VMPA1-FB-EMS-8, VMPA1-FB-EMG-8) and VMPA2 (4 channels: VMPA2-FB-EMS-4, VMPA2-FB-EMG-4), MPM electronics modules for multipole connection (VMPA1/2-MPM-EMM-4/8), electrical linking blocks (VMPA1/2-FB-EV-AB, VMPA1/2-MPM-EV-AB), AS-i modules (VAEM-S6-S-FAS-8-8E, VAEM-S6-S-FAS-4-4E) and switch modules for CPV fieldbus operation (CPV10/14/18-GE-DI-SM).

⚡ VMPA-FB modules (EMS/EMG) - standard and reverse-current electronics for VMPA1/2, 4 and 8 channels

⚙ MPM electronics modules - multipole direct wiring without fieldbus, VMPA1/2-MPM-EMM-2/4/8 channel variants

✓ Electrical linking blocks EV-AB / EV-ABV - chain electronics modules into a shared bus group, ABV variant adds valve control

✦ AS-i modules VAEM-S6 - 4/8 digital inputs and outputs, direct AS-i bus connection

⬡ CPI electrical adaptor CPVSC1-AE16-CPI - 16-channel CPI adaptor for CPVSC1 valve island

Bus architecture	Module type	Typical items	Channels
Fieldbus (Profibus, DeviceNet)	VMPA-FB-EMS/EMG	VMPA1-FB-EMS-8, VMPA2-FB-EMG-4	4 or 8
Multipole direct wiring	VMPA-MPM-EMM	VMPA1-MPM-EMM-4, VMPA2-MPM-EMM-2	2, 4 or 8
AS-i bus	VAEM-S6-S-FAS	VAEM-S6-S-FAS-8-8E, VAEM-S6-S-FAS-4-4E	4 or 8
CPI	CPVSC1-AE16-CPI	CPVSC1-AE16-CPI	16
Fieldbus CPV (DI)	CPV-GE-DI-SM	CPV10/14/18-GE-DI-SM	-

Typical applications: decentralised valve island control via Profibus or DeviceNet in assembly and transfer systems, AS-i connection in simpler automation concepts, multipole direct wiring where cable runs to the control cabinet are short, retrofitting existing VMPA islands to new bus architectures, and 16-channel CPI connection for CPVSC1 miniature valve islands in confined installation spaces.