MANUAL

Electrical control unit ECU-10

for piFLOW®
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CONTENTS

Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................6

English
Overview.....................................................................................................................................8

Function.....................................................................................................................................9

Technical data..........................................................................................................................10

Dimensions...............................................................................................................................11

Connections.............................................................................................................................13

Installation................................................................................................................................17

User Interface...........................................................................................................................18

Start up......................................................................................................................................20

Settings......................................................................................................................................22

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................32

Service and Maintenance......................................................................................................32

Spare parts ..............................................................................................................................34

Warranties................................................................................................................................38

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Features
►► Operates similar to a thermostat in a heating system.
►► Standard M12 4-pin electrical connection.
►► 24V part present signal.
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►► 24V ES not active signal.

►► Easy access to vacuum ejector for maintenance.
►► Built in Silencer.

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Intended use
►► The product shall be used in environments within the product’s specifications and
certifications.
►► The product shall be installed in accordance to installation instructions.

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►► The product shall be maintained in accordance to maintenance instructions.
►► Troubleshooting shall be conducted in accordance to manual instructions.
►► The safety instructions shall be followed.
►► For professional use only.

Misuse
►► Result from readily predictable human behaviour.
►► The exhaust shall not be restricted or blocked.
►► The product shall not be used to create vacuum or blow for other purposes than the
intended use.
►► Vacuum and exhaust air can cause severe injuries, keep hands, legs, hair and eyes away from
vacuum inlets and exhausts.
►► Do not install or operate you product if damaged.
►► Do not operate the product if compressed air line is not properly secured, loose compressed
air lines can cause severe injuries.
►► Using compressed air pressure and/or electrical voltage outside specification can cause
severe damage due to performance loss.
►► Blow-off functions or ejector exhaust shall not be used to pressurize sealed compartments
such as cylinders and/or tank-volumes.

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SAFTEY INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that electrical installation of this product need to be done by a certified electrician.
WARNING! Do not install or operate your Electrical controller if damaged during transport,
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handling or use. Damage may result in bursting and cause injury or property damage.

THE INTENDED USE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTROLS

The intended use of the Electrical Control Unit, ECU-10, together with the valve unit(s) is to connect
the ECU-10 together with a Piab conveyor system. Piab conveyor system can be used in ATEX
environment., if specified. ECU-10 is NOT designed according to ATEX equipment directive 2014/34
and shall not be put in an ATEX zone. The ECU-10 can be used with an Piab conveyor that is ATEX
certified, as long as the Electrical Control Unit is placed/located outside ATEX zone.
The electrical control unit is only intended to be used with Piab conveyors of type piFLOW® range.
The ECU-10 and valve unit fulfils IP54. ECU-10- the door must be closed to fulfil this.

The ECU-10 is designed in the guidelines, and fulfils the following directives:
Machinery directive- 2006/42/EC
►► Declaration of conformity- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex 2A

DIRECTIVES:
Low Voltage Direktivet 2014/35/EU
EMC Direktivet 2004/108 EC
RoHS2 Direktivet 2011/65/EU

STANDARDS:
EN/(IEC) 61010-1:2010
EN/(IEC) 61000-6-2:2007
EN/(IEC) 61000-6-4:2005
EN/(IEC) 61321-1:2013
SS-EN ISO 12100-1,2 Safety of machinery- General principles for design- Risk assessment and risk
reduction.
SS-EN ISO4414:2010 Pneumatic

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Installation in a safe way:
The Electrical Control Unit main supply is 110-230V. Connecting the ECU-10 must be done by an
authorized electrician. The electrical installation must also follow the local laws and regulations.
The installation must follow the electrical wiring diagrams in this manual.

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The ECU and the valve units should be mounted on a “solid”/stable post or wall, not on a vibrating
equipment- which may, in the long run, cause damage on electrical components due to vibrations.
The ambient temperature should be between +5°C and +50°C.
Make sure to follow the wiring diagrams connecting the hoses between valve unit and conveyor.
The valve unit should be placed close to the vacuum conveyor. Preferably less than 5 meters away.

A switch to disconnect equipment from supply source must be installed. Switch shall be clearly
market.

Safe usage
The following shall be observed to ensure safe usage of Piab ECU-10.
►► Read the manual before starting the installation and operation.
►► Only trained people/staff shall operate the ECU-10 together with a Piab piFLOW® conveyor.
►► Before taking the conveyor into operation, check that the cycle times of the ECU-10 are set.
(See manual piFLOW®)
►► Ambient temperature of the ECU-10: +5°C to +50°C.
►► It is forbidden to open the covers on the ECU-10 and valve units. NOTE- The lid to the touch
screen can be opened but should during operation stay closed.
►► Safe cleaning of the touch screen is by using a damp cloth.

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OVERVIEW
This is an overview of the Electrical control product.
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B
C

Pos. Description Partnumber Note

A Electric Control Unit ECU-10 0208975
B 12-pin M12 Cable 0209137 10meter
C1 Valve unit w/o EP - ECU 0209090
C2 Valve unit with EP - ECU 0209135 Prepared for gentle conveying

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FUNCTION
The microcomputer based electrical controls is to control the function of the Piab vacuum
conveyor. It is a valve unit included to convert the electrical signals and pneumatical signals.

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Overview of connections:
The electrical control system is based on two units. One valve unit which comprises all pneumatic
components and provides connections to the vacuum conveyor and one electrical control unit
comprising electronics and touch-screen display covered with a door function. Start and stop
button is placed on the outside of the electrical control unit. In- and outlet for electrical interfaces
and cable for steering the valve unit is also comprised in the electrical control unit.
There is two versions of the valve unit, a standard unit for general vacuum conveying and a valve
unit for vacuum conveying for fragile products where the function is to have a stable low speed of
the product.

Electric Control Unit ECU-10

Valve Unit

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TECHNICAL DATA
Electric Control Unit ECU-10

Description Unit Value

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Connection Digital in 5x PNP

Connection Digital out 1x PNP
Connection out 12-pole M12 Male
Current consumption mA 500
Current Input mA 1500
Current Output mA 3200
Display 4,3” touch screen
Frequency Hz 50-60
Material ASTM 304 , Cu, Sn, Ni, Au, NBR, BPT, PVC, PP, EPDM, FR-4
Power max output W 75
Safety classification IP54
Temperature range at °C 5-50
Voltage input VAC 100-240
Voltage output VDC 24
Weight kg 8.38

Valve Unit w/o EP-ECU

Description Unit Value

Connection 8x Ø4mm push in
Current consumption A 1.6 (for item 0207226), 1.7 (for items 0207228 and 0207231)
Electric connection 12 pole M12x1
Feed pressure MPa 0.4-0.6
Feed pressure, max MPa 0.7
Material ASTM304, Cu, Sn, PP, QMFZ2, PA, PBT,PVC,PARA, PPS
Power W 2 (x4)
Safety classification IP54
Temperature range at °C 5-50
Voltage VDC 24
Weight kg 3.19

Valve Unit with EP-ECU

Description Unit Value

Connection 8x Ø4mm push in
Current consumption A 1.6 (for item 0207226), 1.7 (for items 0207228 and 0207231)
Electric connection 12 pole M12x1
Feed pressure MPa 0.4-0.6
Feed pressure, max MPa 0.7
Material ASTM304, Cu, Sn, PP, QMFZ2, PA, PBT,PVC,PARA, PPS
Power W 2 (x4) + 1
Safety classification IP54
Temperature range at °C 5-50
Voltage VDC 24
Weight kg 2.43
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DIMENSIONS

Electric Control Unit ECU-10, Art No 0208975.

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Valve unit w/o EP - ECU, Art No 0209090 and Valve unit with EP - ECU, Art No 0209135.
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12-pin M12x1 6

4.48"
114
46
1.81"

1.50"
47.5
1.87"

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100 145
3.94" 5.69"

4x M6 8x 4

202.5
3.94"

7.97"
100

20.5
0.81"

0.679"
17.25
29.5
1.16"

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CONNECTIONS
Electric Control Unit ECU-10:

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A

View A

PIN Pin function External Function

9 24V extented
10 Level detector in Level detector (Low)
11 GND
12 24V
13 Level detector in Level detector (high)
14 GND
19 Remote start in 1) Remote start/stop
20 PLC start in PLC Start/stop
21 GND 2)
28 Pipeline emptying out
Pipe emptying
29 GND
34 24V extended
Emergency start
35 EM_stop in

1) Uses the same pin for 24v feed as emergency stop

2) Shall have common ground with connected PLC
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Electric Control Unit ECU-10:
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2
Port 2 connections

Port Function Tubing dimension OD/ID (mm) Connection Colour

1 Electrical connection for valvebox 12-pin M12 Female
PE Yellow/Green
Cable inlet Powersupply 110-230V
2 M16x1,5 N Blue
(Not included)
L Black

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Valve unit w/o EP - ECU.

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A

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Port Function Tubing dimension OD/ID Colour

(mm)
1 Fluidisation, feeding 4/2 -
2 Vacuum pump, start 4/2 Green
3 Bottom valve, open 4/2 Blue
4 Filter shock, signal 4/2 Brown
5 Fluidisation, conveyor 4/2 -
6 Bottom valve, close (0.25 Mpa (36.3 psi) constant 4/2 Yellow
7 Pump, pressure 4/2 -
8 Pump, vacuum level 4/2 -
9 Compressed air, in 6/4 Black
10 Connection, electrical control M12 -

NOTE: Pay attention to the connection of 7 and 8. If wrongly connected- the sensor might be
destroyed.
See manual for Vacuum conveyor for complete connections.

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Valve unit with EP - ECU.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Port Function Tubing dimension OD/ID Colour

(mm)
1 Vacuum pump, start 4/2 Green
2 Fluidisation, feeding 4/2 -
3 Bottom valve, open 4/2 Blue
4 Filter shock, signal 4/2 Brown
5 Fluidisation, conveyor 4/2 -
6 Bottom valve, close (0.25 Mpa (36.3 psi) constant 4/2 Yellow
7 Pump, pressure 4/2 -
8 Pump, vacuum level 4/2 -
9 Compressed air, in 6/4 Black
10 Connection, electrical control M12 -

NOTE: Pay attention to the connection of 7 and 8. If wrongly connected- the sensor might be
destroyed.
See manual for Vacuum conveyor for complete connections.
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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL
Mounting of the electrical control can be done on a wall with a bracket, available as an accessory.

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The conveyor is intended to be used in a fixed position. The electrical control unit and valve unit
should be mounted on a stable surface.

COMPRESSED AIR
We recommend compressed air of at least quality class 3, as to particle size and concentration of
solid contaminants, is used (ISO norm 8573.1) for Piab’s vacuum pumps. This means that only a
maximum of 5 mg/m3 of a maximum of 5 μm size particles may be present in the compressed air.

POSITION OF THE OPERATOR

The operator shall be at a position where he can easily start and stop the Electrical Control.

See more installations tips in the vacuum conveyor manual.

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USER INTERFACE
The following button functions may be used in the different display modes;
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This button will return to the previous/parent screen

This button will commit the current operation (save) and return to
the previous/parent screen

This button cancels the current operation (not save) and return to
the previous/parent screen

This button will scroll/toggle item list up and down

The touch screen start menu on the display of the electrical control unit looks like this:

HOME SCREEN
When powering on your electrical control you will always start in the home menu.

When inactive for 5 minutes, the screen goes into standby mode. (Turns off )
Touch the screen- and it restarts.

Conveying Mode: Depending on model, you should select the appropriate setting. Slow and gentle
conveying for the piFLOW® t or Normal conveying for the others.

Start/Stop/Status: Operate the vacuum pump.

Pump feed pressure: Shows the feed pressure in bar or psi depending on unit setting.

Pump vacuum pressure: Shows the vacuum pressure in bar or psi depending on unit setting.

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To change a value- first tap “C” then change the value, and finally confirm the setting.

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INITIAL SETUP
This is what you need to do when you receive and start to use the electrical controls.

How to change language. Follow these steps:

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Press where the hand indicates to touch.

Press the Language button to toggel throu the different languages.

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When you find your language, press accept.

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You will now return to the home screen.

Next step is to set up the settings depending on the model you have. More instructions can be
found under “Conveyor settings”.

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SETTINGS

MAIN SCREEN
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You always start in the home menu.

Conveying Mode: Touch “Conveying mode” to change the type of vacuum conveying you like to
run.

Now this new menu shows up:

Select “Slow gentle conveying” if you are to transport fragile tablets or granules. (If you have valve
unit with EP - 0209135).
Select “Normal conveying” if the powder or granules is non-fragile materials.

Touch “return button” to go back to Home screen. “Normal” is displayed in the conveying mode
menu if “Normal conveying” was chosen.

“Slow” is shown at Home screen if “Slow gentle conveying” was chosen.

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Start/Stop/Status:
Touch Start/Stop/Status.

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To change the start or stop mode of the conveyor, click on the Start/Stop/Status button in the
setup menu.
To start conveying press “Yes”, otherwise press “No”.

If you are in conveying mode, the screen will say “Stop conveying”.

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The physical button on the side have the same function as “Start/Stop/Status”. Press it to start or
stop the conveyor when the front is closed.
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To change other settings of the conveyor, click on the menu symbol in the lower right corner of the
setup menu.

Now this “Settings menu” appears: General settings, Conveyor settings, Operation statistics and
About.

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GENERAL SETTINGS
Choose “General settings” tab.

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The following choices will appear. You are able to change the following settings on your system.

► Language - (English, Swedish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Chinese)
► Unit - (Metric or Imperial).
► Fluid conveyor changes - (Enable/Disable).
► Level detector delay (ms) - Adjustable from 0-999 ms.
► Level detector start - (Enable/Disable).

Touch the down arrow to toggle downwards in the list.

NOTE:
To change value on Level detector delay:
First you must reset the value by touching “C”,
Thereafter you can enter the new value and then confirm with accept.

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The other settings are:

►► Level detector stop (Enable/Disable)

►► Pump control (Regulator/ On/Off)
►►
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Shock load time (s) - in 0,5 s steps, between 0,5 s and 5 s. Must be less than the discharge time.
►► Discharge valve NC/NO (NC/NO) - Normally Closed (NC) and Normaly Open (NO).

Pump control:
Regulator setting = Valve unit with EP (piGENTLE) => Regulator as setting. When valve unit with EP
(piGENTLE)- the pump feed pressure can be set. (Under conveyor setting)
On/Off setting = Valve unit W/O EP (standard valve unit) => On/Off setting. If you have W/O EP - you
will get the feed pressure that is in the system. (Even if you can change the figure in the software,
nothing will happen).

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CONVEYOR SETTINGS

Tap the option.

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Press the “Conveyor settings”.

You have a choice of Slow gentle conveying for fragile tablet or granulates (piFLOW® t) or Normal
conveying. Depending on your conveyor, you must choose one.

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Tap the button “Slow gentle conveying”.
Following dialogue pops up. Here you have options:

►► Suction time (s) - Settable 0-60 s: (The time you set to transport material from point A to conveyor).
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►► Discharge time (s) - The time that the bottom lid is open to release the material from conveyor.
►► Conveyor fluidization offset (s) - Adjustable from 0 to 5 s. (Used when you need to start fluidisation
before the discharge-cycle).
►► Pipe line emptying time (s) - Adjustable from 0-60 s. (It is applicable when pipeline emptying unit is
in included in system).
►► Pressure regulator data (Chart) - Show a chart of the pressure.

By toggling down in the menu, you will have more options.

►► Suction start delay (s) - Adjustable 0-5 s.

►► Pump start pressure (bar) - Adjustable from 2,75 to 5 bar, in steps of 0,25 bar.
►► Filter cleaning cycles - Number of filter shocks- Adjustable between 1 and 5 filter shocks.
►► Valve open delay (s) - Adjustable (by tapping on the screen) between 1 and 5 s.

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►► Suction start delay (s) - Adjustable 0-5 s. (The time in between valve closing and pump start).
►► Filter cleaning cycles - Number of filter shocks- Adjustable between 1 and 5 filter shocks.
►► Valve open delay (s) - Adjustable between 1 and 5 s.

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OPERATIONAL STATISTICS
To view the operational statistics of the conveyor, click on the “operational statistics” button in the
“Setting menu”:
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Following menu appears:

►► Total cycles - Total cycles from start of operation. (Not resettable)

►► Total cycles since last reset.
►► Total runtime - Total time in hours from start of operation. (Not resettable)
►► Total runtime since last reset.
►► Reset statistics.

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ABOUT
Tap on tab “About”.

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The following menu appears:
►► Version - The software version that is installed on the ECU-10. (only for information).
►► Upgrade - (must have a authorized person to upgrade).
►► Help.
►► Licensing - (Only for internal use).

Press Help and this screen will show up.

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING
To restart the ECU, un-plug the power supply cable. If the failure still occurs, contact your local Piab
representative.
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Failure of the power supply. When the power supply is interrupted and/or reset after interruption,
restart is not allowed. Instruct of how failure and variation in the power supply shall be handled.

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Always un-plug the power supply cable before maintenance. Clean the Electric Control Unit, ECU-
10 and Valve unit - ECU with a damp cloth. Do not flush the ECU with rinsing water. If necessary,

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vacuum clean inside the ECU, to avoid dust inside the unit.
Do not open the “over for the main panel” unless that the main power switch is turnd off. Electrical
work must only be done by certified electrician.

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SPARE PARTS
This is the spare parts for the Electrical Controls.
Electric Control Unit ECU-10.
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Pos. Description Partnumber Qty

1 CUIO incl. SW-Electrical Control 0210738 1
2 Display touch 4,3”-UMSH-8864MD-13T 0208526 1
3 Connection card-El. Control unit 0208616 1
4 Flat Cable-Connection card 0210763 1
5 Power supply LRS-75-75W 24V output 0208527 1
6 Cable, El. Control, 10 m-Phoenix 1413186 0209137 1

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Cable:

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Pos. Description Partnumber Qty
1 12-pin M12 Cable, 10meter 0209137 1

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Valve unit w/o EP - ECU:
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7 3

Pos. Description Partnumber Qty

1 Vacuum-sensor 24V, 3-wire-Camozzi 70-1312-0009 0210792 1
2 Pressure-sensor 24V, 3-wire-Camozzi 70-1312-0008 0210793 1
3 Pressure-switch 1/8”-Camozzi PM11-NC 0210794 1
4 3/2-way Solenoid Valve-Camozzi P000-303-P53 0210795 1
5 Screw MRX M3x20-Elec. Galvanized 0210796 1
6 Sealing 3/2 Solenoid Valve-Camozzi 70-3912-0036 0210798 1
7 Screw MRX M3x7-Elec. Galvanized 0210800 1

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Valve unit with EP - ECU:

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1

7 3
5

Pos. Description Partnumber Qty

1 Vacuum-sensor 24V, 3-wire-Camozzi 70-1312-0009 0210792 1
2 Pressure-sensor 24V, 3-wire-Camozzi 70-1312-0008 0210793 1
3 Pressure-switch 1/8”-Camozzi PM11-NC 0210794 1
4 3/2-way Solenoid Valve-Camozzi P000-303-P53 0210795 1
5 Screw MRX M3x20-Elec. Galvanized 0210796 1
6 Sealing 3/2 Solenoid Valve-Camozzi 70-3912-0036 0210798 1
7 Screw MRX M3x7-Elec. Galvanized 0210800 1
8 EP-regulator-Camozzi K8P-0-D522-0 0210799 1

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WARRANTIES
Piab offers a warranty to distributors, integrators and users of Piab products worldwide as per the
following definitions:
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►► A five-year warranty is valid for complete vacuum conveyors excluding electro mechanical pumps
and controls.
►► A five-year warranty is valid for vacuum pumps excluding electro mechanical pumps, accessories
and controls.
►► A two-year warranty is valid for electro mechanical pumps.
►► A one-year warranty is valid for other products.

General warranty principles:

►► Piab guarantees against defects in the manufacture and materials by normal use in a proper
environment, when following the instructions for care, maintenance and control described in the
appropriate Piab manual.
►► Piab replaces or repairs, free of charge, faulty products provided that these are returned to Piab
and found to be covered by the warranty.
►► It is at Piab’s discretion whether a faulty product should be sent back to Piab for replacement or if
the repair shall be made locally at Piab’s expense.
►► This warranty does not include wear parts such as filter elements, sealings, hoses, pipe fittings,
pipe bends, pinch valves (in-line with conveyed material), reducers, etc.
►► This warranty does not include subsequent damages caused by defective products.

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