This manual describes the basic functions and usage methods of Festo PGVA-CS pressure vacuum generator. The main content includes product overview, usage methods, communication methods and so on.
The Festo PGVA-CS is a decentralized Pressure & Vacuum Box designed to supply Festo pipetting systems with compressed air and vacuum. It creates pressure and vacuum (not simultaneously) for liquid handling applications in life sciences, operating via a 24VDC power supply. The device can be controlled by a computer using a graphical user interface or by a PLC using the Modbus protocol.
| Power Supply | 24VDC |
|---|---|
| Pressure Range | 200 to 1000 mbar |
| Vacuum Range | -160 to -640 mbar |
| Communication Protocol | Modbus TCP or Modbus ASCII |
| Default Static IP | 192.168.10.102 |
| Modbus TCP Port | 8502 |
| Modbus ASCII Baudrate | 115200 bps |
The intended use is in liquid handling applications in the life sciences, though usage can be extended to other areas.
It can be operated with a computer using a graphical user interface or over a PLC using the Modbus protocol.
The IP address should not be 0.x.x.x, 127.x.x.x, or a value >= 240.x.x.x.