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VQC Valve Manifold Configurator – 4000 Series
The VQC series has five standard wiring packages bringing a world of ease to wiring and maintenance work, while the protective enclosures of three of them conform to IP67 standards for protection from dust and moisture. The use of multi-pin connectors to replace wiring inside manifold blocks provides flexibility when adding stations or changing manifold configuration. The VQC series has outstanding response times and long life.

VQC4000 Manifold/Valve Assembly with EX600
VQC with EX600 serial interface offers a full suite of diagnostics and programmable parameters to meet the most stringent requirements. The EX600 offers excellent flexibility including digital input, digital output and analog input unit options. With the use of D-sub output blocks, a maximum of 9 remote D-sub manifolds can be attached to one EX600 communication module.
- Base mount EX600 type plug-in manifold for VQC4000 valves
- Protective enclosure conforms to IP67 for protection from
dust and moisture - DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS DP and CC-Link, EtherNet/IP™, EtherCAT fieldbus protocols
- Maximum 12 stations available as standard

VV5QC41-**FD*, Base Mounted, Plug-in Unit, D-Sub Connector
The VQC with D-Sub connector for ease of wiring and maintenance work. The use of multi-pin connectors to replace wiring inside manifold blocks provides flexibility when adding stations or changing manifold configuration.
- For VQC4000 base mount, plug-in valves
- Conforms to IP40
- D-sub connector reduces labor while minimizing wiring and saving space
- 25 pin D-sub connector that conforms to MIL standards
- 1 to 12 stations available as standard

VQC4000 Manifold/Valve Assembly with EX260
VQC with EX260 serial interface is a compact and cost effective fieldbus solution. It can control up to 32 solenoids in one manifold. Available protocols are EtherNet/IP™, Profinet®, EtherCAT®, PROFIBUS DP®, DeviceNet™ and CC-Link. EX260 series has standard dual port connectivity to eliminate the need of switches or branch connector, reducing wiring and component cost. IP67 enclosure rating ensures protection against dust and washdown environment.
- Base mount EX260 type plug-in manifold for VQC4000 valves
- DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS DP, CC-Link, Ether CAT and PROFINET fieldbus protocols
- Maximum 12 stations available as standard

VQC4000 Manifold/Valve Assembly with Lead Wire
The VQC with lead wire kit is a direct electrical entry type. This enclosure conforms to IP67 standards for protection from dust and moisture.
- For VQC4000 base mount, plug-in valves
- Conforms to IP67 for protection from dust and moisture
- Direct electrical entry type
- 1 to 12 stations available as standard

VQC4000 Manifold/Valve Assembly with Circular Connector
The VQC with circular connector helps streamline wiring procedure to save labor. This IP67 enclusure is available with use of waterproof connectors.
- For VQC4000 base mount, plug-in valves
- Conforms to IP67 for protection from dust and moisture
- Multi-connector kit
- 1 to 12 stations available as standard

VQC4000 Manifold/Valve Assembly with Flat Ribbon Cable
The VQC with flat ribbon connector for ease of wiring and maintenance work. The use of multi-pin connectors to replace wiring inside manifold blocks provides flexibility when adding stations or changing manifold configuration.
- For VQC4000 base mount, plug-in valves
- Conforms to IP40
- Flat ribbon cable reduces labor while minimizing wiring and saving space
- Flat ribbon cable connectors (26P and 20P) conform to MIL standards
- 1 to 12 stations available as standard

VQC4000 Manifold/Valve Assembly with EX500
VQC with EX500 gateway unit to connect EtherNet/IP™, DeviceNet™, and Profibus DP® to SMC valves and digital inputs for sensors for distributed I/O system. Each gateway can control up to 8 valve manifolds and 8 input blocks, with maximum of 128 outputs and 128 inputs. EX500-GEN2 supports Device level Ring (DLR) and EtherNet/IP™ Quick Connect function. The gateway module has IP65 protection while valve modules and input blocks have IP67 protection ensuring protection against dust and washdown environment.
- For VQC4000 base mount, plug-in valves
- Protective enclosure conforms to IP67 for protection from dust and moisture
- Gateway type serial transmission system
- Replaceable one-touch fittings
- 1 to 8 stations available as standard

VQC4000 Manifold/Valve Assembly with EX250
VQC with EX250 serial interface unit controlling up to 32 solenoids. Available protocols include DeviceNet™, CC-Link, AS-i, PROFIBUS-DP®, and CANopen. Input modules can be added or removed at the point of use.
- For VQC4000 base mounted, plug-in valves
- Protective enclosure conforms to IP67 for protection from dust and moisture
- I/O serial transmission kit reduces connection work, minimizes wiring and saves space
- Replaceable one-touch fittings
- 1 to 12 stations available as standard

VQC4000 Manifold/Valve Assembly with EX126
VQC with EX126 Serial interface unit controls up to 16 solenoid outputs. Available protocols include, but are not limited to DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS-DP®, CC-Link, and AS-i.
- Manifold with EX126 SI unit
- Easy installation and removal of SI unit
- Conforms to CE marking
- IP67 enclosure
- Maximum 8 stations as standard
- Corresponding to CC-Link Ver.1.10

VQC4000 Manifold/Valve Assembly with Terminal Block Box
The VQC with terminal block box kit has a terminal block inside a junction box. The provision of a G3/4 electrical entry allows connection of conduit fittings.
- For VQC4000 base mount, plug-in valves
- Conforms to IP67 for protection from dust and moisture
- Terminals are concentrated in compact clusters within the terminal block box
- G3/4 electrical entry allows connection of conduit fittings
- 1 to 10 stations available as standard
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