Factory airless.
Environmentally friendly.

ROBO Pump®

Equipment can be entirely electric with ROBO Pump®

Compact and Easy

palm size robo pump Maximize your workspace with this ultra-compact vacuum pump. Despite its small size, it has an integrated solenoid valve and pressure sensor, perfect for efficiently handling lightweight objects.

No Piping Necessary

pump to power source Forget complex setups with messy air lines or bulky compressors. Simply connect ROBO pump to the cable and power and you're ready to go. Add the optional wireless feature for remote communication with a teaching tool.

Monitor and Control with Ease

The built-in display shows real-time pressure and any alarm conditions. Intuitive four-way switches with a center push button allow for quick adjustments to threshold values and other parameters.

robopump display panel

Model Number

Type

VPM	Standard (Atmospheric release)
VPMV	Air blow type (Vacuum release)

Power & Communication Cable length

1	1m
to	to
10	10m

^{(Note) When using the interface box, 9m is the maximum available.}

Power · I/O Cable length

0	No Cable. Terminal block connector is included when "ACR" is not selected *
1 to 9	1m to 9m standard cable included
S1 to S9	1m to 9m 4-way connector cable included

^{* When selecting RCON-EC connection specification (ACR), select "0".
Power · I/O connector is not included.
(S): 4-way connector cable
(Note) Make sure that the total length along with the actuator cable is 10m or less.}

Options

_{* Please choose "ENG" option for the English Language version.}

Blank	NPN specification (Connected via I/F box) No option
ACR	RCON-EC connection specification *1
ENG	Please add "ENG" option for English version
PN	PNP specification (Connected via I/F box) *1
TMD2	Split motor and controller power supply specification *1
WL	Wireless communication specification (Connected via I/F box) *2

^{*1 If "ACR" is selected, "PN" and "TMD2" options cannot be selected. (I/O for the "ACR" option is NPN only; compatible with split motor and controller power supply as standard).}

*2 "WL" cannot be selected when "ACR" is selected.
(When using wireless communication, interface box 2 must be purchased separately.)

_Product

Specification

RCON-EC connection specification ^{(Note 1)}

NPN/PNP specification ^{(Note 2)}

^{(Note 1) Make sure to select "ACR" in the options.
(Note 2) Interface box 2 is included.}

Power & Communication Cable

Cable code	Cable length
1 to 3	1 to 3m
4 to 5	4 to 5m
6 to 10	6 to 10m

^{(Note) Robot cable is standard.}

_{Power • I/O Cable *Only a terminal block connector is included.}

Standard connector cable
Cable code	Cable length	User wiring type flying leads CB-EC-PWBIO□□□-RB enclosed
0	No Cable	* The only accessory provided is the terminal block.
1 to 3	1 to 3m	✓
4 to 5	4 to 5m	✓
6 to 9	6 to 9m	✓

4-way connector cable
Cable code	Cable length	User wiring type flying leads CB-EC2-PWBIO□□□-RB enclosed
S1 to S3	1 to 3m	✓
S4 to S5	4 to 5m	✓
S6 to S9	6 to 9m	✓

^{(Note) Robot cable is standard.}

_Options

Name	Option code
RCON-EC connection specification	ACR
PNP specification	PN
Split motor and controller power supply specification	TMD2
Wireless communication specification	WL

_{Brackets (sold separately)}

Name	Type	Model
Side Attachment Bracket	Standard	RP-BKT-VPM
Side Attachment Bracket	Air blow type	RP-BKT-VPMV
Cable support bracket	Standard / Air blow type	RP-FST-VPM

^{* For the external dimensions and mounting methods, refer to the instruction manuals.}

_{Specification}

Item	Standard	Air Blow Type
Release method	Vent to atmosphere	Vacuum release
Pump type	Diaphragm pump system
Power supply voltage	24VDC±10%
Vacuum pressure	-50kPa or less	(Negative pressure) -50kPa or less (Positive pressure) -30kPa or less
Generated flow volume	1.8L/min or more	(Negative / Positive pressure) 1.1L/min or more
Air suction fitting size	For Ø4x2.5mm tube
Installation orientation	Horizontal
Ambient operating temperature	0 to 40°C	5 to 40°C
Ambient operating humidity	85% RH or less (no condensation)
Allowable duty cycle	100% Duty cycle operation available Duty ratio (%) = Vacuum time / (Vacuum time + Stop time)	100% Duty cycle operation available Duty ratio (%) = (Vacuum time + Release time) / (Vacuum time + Release time + Stop time) *Release: Air blow
Ingress protection	IP20
Mass	320g	400g

Reference for Loadable Workpiece Mass
Suction Cup Diameter (mm)	Top suction payload (kgf) (Safety Margin 4)	Side suction payload (kgf) (Safety Margin 8)
1	0.001	0.0005
3	0.009	0.0045
6	0.036	0.018
10	0.1	0.05
15	0.225	0.113
20	0.401	0.2

^{(Pressure -50kPa, Nitrile Rubber Pad)}

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Factory airless.
Environmentally friendly.

ROBO Pump®

Compact and Easy

No Piping Necessary

Monitor and Control with Ease