Festo MPA-FB-VI
Product Name
PROFIBUS DP Fieldbus Adapter for Valve Terminal
Product Introduction
Communication interface module from Festo that connects MPA series multi-pin valve terminals to PROFIBUS DP industrial network enabling decentralized pneumatic control from PLC or DCS systems
Detailed content
Technical Specifications
PROFIBUS DP V0 or V1 slave protocol, baud rate 9.6 kilobits per second to 12 megabits per second, supports up to 32 valve terminal slaves on one bus segment, 24V DC bus power
Functional Features
Automatic baud rate detection, station address set via rotary DIP switch, diagnostic LED for bus and module status, parameterizable input output mapping
Application Scenarios
Automotive body shop pneumatic tool control, food packaging fill-and-seal stations, bottling plant valve island networks, tire building machine automation, logistics sorter pneumatic actuators
Performance Parameters
Cyclic data exchange time under 2 milliseconds, bus current consumption 80 milliamperes, insulation voltage 500V AC, operating temperature 0 to 60 degrees Celsius
Material Composition
Glass-fiber reinforced polyamide housing, gold-plated 9-pin SUB-D PROFIBUS connector, phosphor bronze contact springs, silicone cable grommet
Structural Features
Compact clip-on form factor attaching to MPA terminal end plate, tool-free DIP switch access through side window, snap-lock retaining clip for secure attachment
Working Principle
Receives cyclic process data frames from PROFIBUS master, decodes output bytes to energize specific valve solenoids via terminal drivers, reads input byte from valve sensors and transmits back to master
Installation Requirements
Clip onto last MPA module in chain, terminate bus segment with Festo approved 120 ohm resistor, connect shield to ground at one end only, set unique station address on DIP switches
Usage Precautions
Do not disconnect bus cable under power, verify correct terminal address before commissioning, replace if housing shows cracks or water ingress, use only Festo specified M12 or M8 bus cables












