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ADVANCED VACUUM SOLUTIONS

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Overview
The GVMAX HD series by COVAL provides advanced vacuum solutions for heavy-duty applications in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and packaging. These pumps are robust, high-performing, and modular, featuring efficient communication systems and energy-saving technologies.
Main Specifications
  • Robust design for harsh environments.
  • Optimized Venturi system for powerful suction and reduced evacuation times.
  • Modular with easy maintenance and quick-mounting system.
  • Communicating capabilities with NFC technology and IO-Link interface.
  • 85% vacuum efficiency with various nozzle diameters for different suction flow rates.
  • IP65 protection rating, available in standalone or island assemblies.
  • High-visibility color display with multilingual support.
  • Air Saving Control (ASC) system for up to 90% energy savings.
General Information
The GVMAX HD pumps are designed for power, robustness, and ease of use, suitable for smart factory integration. Applications include metal stamping, sheet metal working, and assembly.
Integration and Performance
  • Features include a vacuum solenoid valve, single-stage Venturi pump, open silencer, and electronic vacuum switch.
  • ASC system automatically manages air consumption for energy efficiency.
  • Performance varies with nozzle diameter, affecting suction flow rate and evacuation time.
Energy Savings and Smart Adaptation
The ASC system stops air consumption once the required vacuum level is reached, reducing operating costs and adapting to different conditions.
Straightforward Communication
  • Easy wiring, remote configuration, and diagnostics.
  • Configurable settings for language, thresholds, and measurement units.
  • Diagnostics include cycle counters, clogging detection, and pressure monitoring.
  • IO-Link interface for integration with higher-level protocols.
Modularity and Maintenance
The SMART SWAP quick-mounting system allows easy module replacement without disconnecting air and vacuum tubes, facilitating maintenance and ensuring high performance.
Conclusion
The GVMAX HD series offers a comprehensive solution for vacuum management in industrial settings, combining robust performance with advanced communication and energy-saving features.
Models and Features
  • GVMAXHD__S: NC vacuum control and NC blow-off. Vacuum is not generated during power failure, and vacuum is not maintained during compressed air failure. Blow-off can be controlled by an external signal or an automatic timer.
  • GVMAXHD__V: NO vacuum control and NC blow-off. Vacuum is maintained during power failure, ensuring fail-safe operation. Blow-off is controlled by an external signal.
  • GVMAXHD__L: Pulse-triggered bistable vacuum control and NC blow-off. Maintains previous state during power failure, ensuring fail-safe operation during vacuum generation.
Electrical Connections
Various connector options are available, including M12 5-pin and 8-pin male connectors, specifying connections for different vacuum control commands and blow-off commands.
Blow-off Function
The blow-off control mode is configurable, with options for standard or powerful blow-off for quick object release.
Standalone and Island Assemblies
GVMAX HD vacuum pumps can be used as standalone units or in island assemblies, consisting of 1 to 4 vacuum modules with a shared pressure supply.
Technical Specifications
  • Supply: Non-lubricated air, filtered to 5 microns.
  • Operating pressure: 2 to 8 bar.
  • Max vacuum: 85%.
  • Air suction flow rate: 185 / 230 Nl/min.
  • Noise level: Approx. 71 dBA without ASC.
  • Degree of protection: IP65.
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 50 °C.
Integrated Electronics
Features include a 24 V DC power supply, vacuum and pressure measurement accuracy, and configurable input/output switching modes. The system supports IO-Link or SIO operation.
Diagnostics
Provides information on vacuum levels, object status, and control faults, with outputs configurable as PNP or NPN.
Specifications and Features
The document outlines features of a vacuum automation system, including vacuum network sizing support, clogging detection, supply pressure and voltage monitoring, and product identification details. It includes a LED status indicator and a 1.54” color LCD display for vacuum level, service life warnings, and fault messages. Parameter settings can be adjusted via a 4-key membrane keyboard, with options for language, blow-off type, and measurement units. Specific thresholds and hysteresis settings can be customized.
Communication
The system supports IO-Link communication with a revision of 1.1, a transmission rate of 230.4 kbit/s, and a minimum cycle time of 1 ms. It also supports NFC communication through the COVAL VACUUM MANAGER mobile app available on Android and iOS.
Company Overview
COVAL S.A.S. is a French company specializing in vacuum automation components and systems. It is ISO 9001: V2015 certified and focuses on providing personalized and economic solutions to improve productivity and safety in vacuum applications. COVAL operates globally, with a presence in Europe, the United States, and South America, offering customer-driven solutions across various industrial sectors.
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Communicating Vacuum Pumps ADVANCED VACUUM SOLUTIONS www.coval.com

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Heavy Duty Communicating Vacuum Pumps General Information COVAL’s GVMAX HD series Heavy Duty communicating vacuum pumps are the result of many years of listening, discussions and feedback from manufacturers, integrators and users from the automotive, aerospace and packaging industries. Industry-specific applications Our GVMAX HD vacuum pumps meet their expectations in terms of power, robustness, easeof-configuration and use, communication and modularity, all while remaining compact and light for easy integration in a smart factory. Advantages Robust: Resistant to the harsh environments of metal...

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Heavy Duty Communicating Vacuum Pumps General Information GVMAX HD Makes Vacuum Management Easy Onboard installation and diagnostic tools: Vacuum network sizing support and clogging detection Compressed air consumption monitoring Supply voltage monitoring Inputs / Outputs Digital (SIO) / Quick-mounting system: A llow s you to mount the GVMAX HD module onto its pneumatic socket or remove it in the blink of an eye, without needing to disconnect compressed air and vacuum tubes. M12 connectors available in 4 versions: One 5 or 8-pin connector or two 4 or 5*-pin connectors Pneumatic socket: Combines...

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Heavy Duty Communicating Vacuum Pumps Integration and Performance Integrated Functions GVMA X HD vacuum pumps include all the “vacuum” functions required for an easy, efficient and economical use of compressed air and suitable for any application: ➊ “Vacuum” solenoid valve ➋ Single-stage Venturi pump ➌ Open silencer ➍ “Vacuum” non-return valve ➎ Electronic vacuum switch ➏ Integrated electronics ➐ Pressure sensor ➑ “Blow-off” solenoid valve ➒ 350 µm filter screen The combined action of the non-return valve ➍ and of the integrated electronics ➏ automatically ensures ASC management. nce the vacuum...

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Heavy Duty Communicating Vacuum Pumps Energy Savings and Smart Adaptation Averages 90% energy savings vacuum Blow-off command signal Vacuum loss L1* Product gripped" " signal threshold 1- Gripping + transfer (nozzle dia. 2.5 mm, emptying 0.6 l) Venturi characteristics Vacuum generation stop Phase Gripping Transfer Release Vacuum automatically resumed "Product grip" (D01) signal authorizes operation 1GRIPPING 2OPERATIONS ON VACUUM GRIPPED PRODUCT 2- Clamping + operations (nozzle dia. 2.5 mm, emptying 1 l) Phase time Zero consumption Zero consumption Clamping Operations Release vacuum Vacuum command...

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Heavy Duty Communicating Vacuum Pumps Straightforward Communication Easier Integration, Use, and Diagnostics Advantages: The GVMAX HD heavy duty vacuum pump series include various features that enable setup, use, and diagnostics in all situations and at all levels (operators, process, networked factory), with the aim in mind of keeping the use and management of the pumps as straightforward as possible and thus allowing for their easy integration in your smart factory. Straightforward wiring and installation Remote configuration, control, and diagnostics Installation and diagnostic tools Settings,...

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Heavy Duty Communicating Vacuum Pumps Straightforward Communication HMI The GVMAX HD HMI allows for easy and efficient reading of the pump’s operation. The high-visibility display includes all required inputs for full operation: Main information is easy to read Multilingual: EN - FR - DE - IT - ES Simple and clear event messages Intuitive settings and diagnostics menus Configurable display orientation: 0 – 90 – 180 – 270° Lockable to prevent undesired changes Gripping status indicator light: Green: object gripped Yellow: ASC disabled due to vacuum leakage (object held in place) Red: object lost...

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Heavy Duty Communicating Vacuum Pumps Configuration Available Configurations VA version (standalone) GVMAX HD module screwmounted onto its pneumatic socket GVMAX HD standalone module with SMART SWAP system and pneumatic socket Versions with patented SMART SWAP system to quickly mount the GVMAX HD module onto its pneumatic socket Island of 3 GVMAX HD modules with SMART SWAP system on pneumatic sockets >> One M12 5-pin connector (OUT) for digital or IO-Link inputs/outputs To make it easier to use and set up vacuum pumps in certain use cases, the GVMAX HD range includes a version without a front...

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Heavy Duty Communicating Vacuum Pumps Modularity and Maintenance SMART SWAP Quick-Mounting System ➊ COVAL’s patented SMART SWAP quickmounting system allows you to mount the GVMAX HD module onto its pneumatic socket or remove it in the blink of an eye, without needing to disconnect compressed air and vacuum tubes. No tools required, just two steps by operator to release: press release tab ➊ at back of silencer and apply pressure to upper housing ➋ of GVMAX HD.  There is a locking screw on the release tab, which can be tightened to require operators to use a screwdriver to remove the module. ...

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Heavy Duty Communicating Vacuum Pumps Selection guide Vacuum Control: 3 Solutions Model GVMAXHD__S: vacuum pump NC with NC vacuum control and NC blow-off In the event of power failure, vacuum is no longer generated. In the event of compressed air failure, the vacuum is no longer maintained. NC blow-off and vacuum control: solenoid valves Choice of blow-off settings: - Controlled by external signal - Automatic timer from 50 to 9999 ms (advantage: saves one controller output) Model GVMAXHD__V: vacuum pump with NO vacuum control and NC blow-off In the event of power failure, vacuum is still generated:...

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Heavy Duty Communicating Vacuum Pumps Selection guide Blow-off Function There are 2 different versions of GVMAX HD vacuum pumps that feature different blow-off types to meet the requirements of any application: Standard blow-off (version GVMAXHD…F1) The blow-off flow is directed into the vacuum network and ensures the object is released in most applications. The blow-off control mode is configurable on GVMAX HD___S pumps: Controlled by external signal Automatic timer, adjustable from 50 to 9999 ms (advantage: saves one controller output) Powerful blow-off (version GVMAXHD…F2) This type of blow-off...

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