Water separators MS-LWS, MS series

Service unit components MS series

Key features
Service unit components of the MS series
Solutions for every application Freely combinable function modules
With its large product range, highly ef- application-specific combinations or Pressure regulators, on/off and soft- bled when replacing individual mod-
fective components and a wide choice complete turnkey solutions. The five start valves with safety function, filters, ules.
of functions, the MS series from Festo sizes in the MS series achieve maxi- pressure and flow sensors, dryers, Many of the components are also UL
offers a complete concept for com- mum flow rates with low space require- sensors and lubricators can be assem- and ATEX certified.
pressed air preparation. It is suitable ments. bled into a suitable solution for every
for simple standard applications as task. The modular structure enables
well as application-specific solutions the components to be combined as re-
with very high quality requirements. quired. The simple connection system
Available as individual components, saves time because the entire combi-
pre-assembled combinations ex-stock, nation doesn't need to be disassem-

CAD models and configurator Engineering tools

Convenient tools for planning and se- Selection tool for choosing the right
lecting application-specific individual combination of service unit compo-
components and combinations. The nents without oversizing, and with the
product configurator can be used to right air purity class:
configure customised solutions quickly a www.festo.com/engineering/
and to transfer the order data without service unit
any hassle.

Integrated sensors Safety functions Saving energy

Pressure and flow sensors Soft-start/quick exhaust valves Combinations of service unit compo- Intelligent mix of sizes
MS6-SV/MS9-SV nents MSE6

• Maximum machine availability • Fast and reliable exhausting of sys- • Fully automatic monitoring and reg- • Optimum flow rate with a size that is
thanks to controlled processes tems up to Performance Level e, cer- ulation of compressed air supply up to 18% smaller
• Reliable compressed air preparation tified to EN ISO 13849-1 • Automatic shut-off of the com- • Excellent energy efficiency
and supply for systems • Integrated soft-start function pressed air in stand-by mode • Cost-optimised combinations – save
• Integrated or stand-alone • Detection and notification of leakag- up to 30%!
• Easy to connect with M8/M12 plug es
• Condition monitoring of relevant
process data

Size differences
Size MS2 MS4 MS6 MS9 MS12
Grid dimension [mm] 25 40 62 90 124
Connection sizes M5, QS-6 G1/8, G1/4, G3/8 G1/4, G3/8, G1/2, G3/4 G1/2, G3/4, G1, G1 1/4, G1, G1 1/4, G1 1/2, G2
G1 1/2
Standard nominal flow rate qnN1) [l/min] 350 1800 6500 20000 22000

1) Using pressure regulator MS-LR as an example

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Key features
Note
Information

The next few pages provide a brief You can find detailed information and Accessories such as connecting plates
overview of the product range for the all the technical data in the documen- or mounting brackets can be ordered
MS series service unit components. tation for the relevant service unit com- either via the configurator or separate-
ponent. ly.

Design of a service unit combination

The order of the individual service unit The configurator for the service unit • Regulators MS-LFR/LR/LRP are only • A micro filter MS-LFM must be in-
components within a combination is MSB is a reliable and convenient way permissible in the flow direction stalled in the flow direction up-
relevant for safety and functionality. of arranging individual service unit with the same or decreasing pres- stream of an activated carbon filter
The service unit components cannot be components and ensures compliance sure regulation range MS-LFX or membrane air dryer
combined in any order in the flow di- with the applicable rules. As a result, • Filters MS-LFR/LF/LFM/LFX are only MS-LDM1
rection. They are subject to restrictions you get a fully assembled unit, includ- permissible in the flow direction • A flow sensor SFAM cannot be in-
and rules. ing UL or ATEX certification, if neces- with an increasing grade of filtration stalled directly downstream of a reg-
sary. • Lubricators MS-LOE are not permit- ulator MS-LFR/LR; a branching mod-
When combining a unit from individu- ted in the flow direction upstream of ule MS-FRM must be positioned be-
ally configured and ordered service a filter MS-LFR/LFM/LF/LFX, water tween them
unit components, the following points separator MS-LWS or membrane air • A soft-start/quick exhaust valve
must be adhered to under all circum- dryer MS-LDM1 MS-SV must be the last service unit
stances. component in the flow direction

Product range for service unit components of the MS series

Type Description Size Pneumatic connection
Push-in Female thread Connecting plate with thread
connector M G NPT G NPT
Combinations
Combinations of service unit components MSB-FRC Datasheets a Internet: msb
Combinations of filter regu- 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – – –
lator and lubricator 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – – –

Combinations of service unit components MSB Datasheets a Internet: msb

7 combinations, predefined 4 – – 1/4 – – –
6 – – 1/2 – – –

Freely configurable combi- 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 1/8, 1/4, 3/8
nations 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
9 – – 3/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2

Combinations of service unit components MSE6 Datasheets a Internet: mse6

Combinations with fieldbus 6 – – – – 1/2 –
connection for measuring
pressure, flow rate and con-
sumption

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Key features
Product range for service unit components of the MS series
Type Description Size Pneumatic connection
Push-in Female thread Connecting plate with thread
connector M G NPT G NPT
Individual devices
Filter regulators MS-LFR Datasheets a Internet: ms2-lfr; ms4-lfr; ms6-lfr; ms9-lfr; ms12-lfr
Filter and pressure regula- 2 QS-6 M5 – – – –
tor in a single device, grade 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 1/8, 1/4, 3/8
of filtration 5 or 40 µm 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
9 – – 3/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2
12 – – – – 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 –

Filter regulators MS-LFR-B Datasheets a Internet: ms4-lfr-b; ms6-lfr-b

Filter and pressure regula- 4 – – 1/4 – – –
tor in a single device in pol- 6 – – 1/2 – – –
ymer housing, grade of fil-
tration 5 or 40 µm

Filters MS-LF Datasheets a Internet: ms4-lf; ms6-lf; ms9-lf; ms12-lf

Grade of filtration 5 or 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 1/8, 1/4, 3/8
40 µm 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
9 – – 3/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2
12 – – – – 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 –

Fine and micro filters MS-LFM Datasheets a Internet: ms4-lfm; ms6-lfm; ms9-lfm; ms12-lfm
Grade of filtration 0.01 or 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 1/8, 1/4, 3/8
1 μm 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
9 – – 3/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2
12 – – – – 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 –

Activated carbon filters MS-LFX Datasheets a Internet: ms4-lfx; ms6-lfx; ms9-lfx; ms12-lfx
For removing liquid and 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 1/8, 1/4, 3/8
gaseous oil particles 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
9 – – 3/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2
12 – – – – 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 –

Water separators MS-LWS Datasheets a Internet: ms6-lws; ms9-lws; ms12-lws

Remove condensate from 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
compressed air, mainte- 9 – – 3/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2
nance-free 12 – – – – 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 –

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Key features
Product range for service unit components of the MS series
Type Description Size Pneumatic connection
Push-in Female thread Connecting plate with thread
connector M G NPT G NPT
Individual devices
Pressure regulators MS-LR Datasheets a Internet: ms2-lr; ms4-lr; ms6-lr; ms9-lr; ms12-lr
For setting the required op- 2 QS-6 M5 – – – –
erating pressure, 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 1/8, 1/4, 3/8
4 pressure regulation rang- 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
es 9 – – 3/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2
12 – – – – 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 –

Pressure regulators MS-LR-B Datasheets a Internet: ms4-lr-b; ms6-lr-b

For setting the required op- 4 – – 1/4 – – –
erating pressure, in poly- 6 – – 1/2 – – –
mer housing

Pressure regulators MS-LRB Datasheets a Internet: ms4-lrb; ms6-lrb

For configuring a regulator 4 – – 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 –
manifold with independent 6 – – 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 –
pressure regulation ranges.
Pressure output is to the
front or rear.

Precision pressure regulators MS-LRP Datasheets a Internet: ms6-lrp

For precisely setting the re- 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
quired operating pressure,
4 pressure regulation rang-
es,
pressure hysteresis
0.02 bar

Precision pressure regulators MS-LRPB Datasheets a Internet: ms6-lrpb

For configuring a regulator 6 – – 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 –
manifold with independent
pressure regulation ranges.
Pressure output is to the
front or rear.

Lubricators MS-LOE Datasheets a Internet: ms4-loe; ms6-loe; ms9-loe; ms12-loe

Add a precisely adjustable 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 1/8, 1/4, 3/8
amount of oil to the com- 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
pressed air. The amount of 9 – – 3/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2
oil mist is proportional to 12 – – – – 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 –
the compressed air flow
rate.

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Key features
Product range for service unit components of the MS series
Type Description Size Pneumatic connection
Push-in Female thread Connecting plate with thread
connector M G NPT G NPT
Individual devices
On/off valves MS-EM Datasheets a Internet: ms4-em; ms6-em; ms9-em; ms12-em
Manually actuated on/off 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 1/8, 1/4, 3/8
valve for pressurising and 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
exhausting pneumatic sys- 9 – – 3/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2
tems. 12 – – – – 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 –

On/off valves MS-EE Datasheets a Internet: ms4-ee; ms6-ee; ms9-ee; ms12-ee

Electrically actuated on/off 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 1/8, 1/4, 3/8
valve for pressurising and 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
exhausting pneumatic sys- 9 – – 3/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2
tems. 12 – – – – 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 –

On/off valves MS-EE-B Datasheets a Internet: ms4-ee-b; ms6-ee-b

Electrically actuated on/off 4 – – 1/4 – – –
valve in polymer housing 6 – – 1/2 – – –
for pressurising and ex-
hausting pneumatic sys-
tems.

Soft-start valves MS-DL Datasheets a Internet: ms4-dl; ms6-dl; ms12-dl

Pneumatically actuated 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 1/8, 1/4, 3/8
soft-start valve for slowly 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
pressurising and exhaust- 12 – – – – 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 –
ing pneumatic systems.

Soft-start valves MS-DE Datasheets a Internet: ms4-de; ms6-de; ms12-de

Electrically actuated soft- 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 1/8, 1/4, 3/8
start valve for slow pressur- 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
isation and exhausting of 12 – – – – 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 –
pneumatic installations.

On/off valves MS-EDE-B Datasheets a Internet: ms4-ede-b; ms6-ede-b

Electrically actuated soft- 4 – – 1/4 – – –
start valve in polymer hous- 6 – – 1/2 – – –
ing for slowly pressurising
and exhausting pneumatic
systems.

Soft-start/quick exhaust valves MS-SV Datasheets a Internet: ms6-sv; ms9-sv

For building up pressure 6 – – 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
gradually and reducing 9 – – 3/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2
pressure quickly and safely
in pneumatic piping sys-
tems.
Up to category 1, PL c.
Up to category 3, PL d. 6 – – 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
Up to category 4, PL e in the
case of optional extension.

Up to category 4, PL e. 6 – – 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 –

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Key features
Product range for service unit components of the MS series
Type Description Size Pneumatic connection
Push-in Female thread Connecting plate with thread
connector M G NPT G NPT
Individual devices
Membrane air dryers MS-LDM1 Datasheets a Internet: ms4-ldm; ms6-ldm
Wear-free membrane dryer 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 1/8, 1/4, 3/8
with internal air consump- 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
tion

Branching modules MS-FRM Datasheets a Internet: ms4-frm; ms6-frm; ms9-frm; ms12-frm

Compressed air distributors 4 – – 1/8, 1/4 – 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 –
with 4 connections 6 – – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 – 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 –
9 – – 3/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2
12 – – – – 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 –

Distributor blocks MS-FRM-FRZ Datasheets a Internet: ms4-frm-frz; ms6-frm-frz

Compressed air distributors 4 – – – – – –
with 4 connections and half 6 – – – – – –
the grid width

Flow sensors SFAM Datasheets a Internet: sfam

For absolute flow rate infor- 6 – – – – 1/2 1/2
mation and cumulative air 9 – – – – 1, 1 1/2 1, 1 1/2
consumption measurement

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Peripherals overview
Water separator MS6-LWS
4
-H- Note
1 Additional accessories:
• Module connector for combination
6 2 with size MS4/MS6 or size MS9
a Internet: amv, rmv, armv
3 • Adapter for mounting on profiles
a Internet: ipm-80, ipm-40-80,
5 ipm-80-80

1
5/6

Mounting attachments and accessories

Individual device Combination a Page/
Without connecting plate With connecting plate Without connecting plate With connecting plate Internet
[1] Cover cap ms6-end
h – h –
MS6-END
[2] Mounting plate ms6-aend
h1) – h1) –
MS6-AEND
[3] Connecting plate SET ms6-ag
– h1) – h1)
MS6-AG...
Connecting plate SET ms6-aq
– h1) – h1)
MS6-AQ...
[4] Mounting bracket ms6-wb
h h – –
MS6-WB
[5] Module connector ms6-mv
– h h h
MS6-MV
[6] Mounting bracket ms6-wp
h h h h
MS6-WP
Mounting bracket (not shown) ms6-wp
h h h h
MS6-WPB/WPE/WPM
[7] Fully automatic, electrically actuated condensate 14
h h h h
drain E2/E3/E4

1) Module connector MS6-MV [5] or mounting bracket MS6-WP/WPB/WPE/WPM [6] is required for mounting.

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Type codes
001 Series 007 Condensate drain
MS MS series V Automatic
E2 External fully automatic condensate drain, electric, 110 V AC, termi-
002 Size nals
6 Grid dimension 62 mm E3 External fully automatic condensate drain, electric, 230 V AC, termi-
nals
003 Thread type E4 External fully automatic condensate drain, electric, 24 V DC, terminals

G thread
008 Type of mounting

004 Function Without mounting bracket

WP Mounting bracket basic design
LWS Water separator
WPM Mounting bracket for hooking in service unit components
005 Pneumatic connection WB Mounting centrally at rear (wall mounting top and bottom), connecting
plates not required
1/4 Female thread G1/4
3/8 Female thread G3/8 009 EU certification
1/2 Female thread G1/2
None
AGB Sub-base G1/4
EX4 II 2GD
AGC Sub-base G3/8
AGD Sub-base G1/2 010 UL certification
AGE Sub-base G3/4
None
AQN Sub-base NPT1/4
UL1 cULus ordinary location for Canada and USA
AQP Sub-base NPT3/8
AQR Sub-base NPT1/2 011 Flow direction
AQS Sub-base NPT3/4
Flow direction from left to right
Z Flow direction from right to left
006 Bowl type
U Aluminium

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Datasheet
Fully automatic
condensate drain
-M- Flow rate
2400 ... 3800 l/min

-Q- Temperature range

+1 ... +60 °C

-L- Operating pressure

0.8 ... 16 bar

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The maintenance-free water separator • Constantly high condensate separa- • Available with fully automatic or ful- • Optional device variant EX4 for use
removes condensate from the com- tion (99%) up to the maximum flow ly automatic, electrically actuated in potentially explosive areas in
pressed air. rate condensate drain zones 1, 2, 21 and 22
• Metal bowl

General technical data

Pneumatic connection 1, 2
Female thread G1/4, G3/8 or G1/2
Connecting plate [AG...] G1/4, G3/8, G1/2 or G3/4
Connecting plate [AQ...] NPT1/4, NPT3/8, NPT1/2 or NPT3/4
Design Centrifugal separator
Type of mounting With accessories
In-line installation
Mounting position Vertical ±5°
Air purity class at the output Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:7:4] (with variant E2, E3 or E4: [–:7:4])
Bowl guard Integrated as metal bowl
Condensate drain Fully automatic
Fully automatic, electrically actuated
Degree of condensate separation [%] 99
Max. condensate volume [ml] 38

-H- Note: This product conforms to ISO 1179-1 and ISO 228-1.

Standard nominal flow rate qnN1)

Pneumatic connection G1/4, NPT1/4 G3/8, NPT3/8 G1/2, NPT1/2
qnN [l/min] 2400 3500 3800

1) Measured at p1 = 6 bar and Δp = 1 bar

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Datasheet
Operating and environmental conditions
Condensate drain Fully automatic Fully automatic, electrically actuated
V E2/E3/E4
Operating pressure [bar] 2 ... 12 (2 ... 10)1) 0.8 ... 16 (0.8 ... 10)1)
Operating medium Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:–:–] Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [–:–:–]
Inert gases
Ambient temperature [°C] +5 ... +60 +1 ... +60
Temperature of medium [°C] +5 ... +60 +1 ... +60
Storage temperature [°C] –10 ... +60 +1 ... +60
Corrosion resistance class CRC2) 2
Food-safe3) See supplementary material information –
UL certification3) c UL us - Recognized (OL)
1) Value in brackets applies to MS6-LWS with UL certification.
2) More information www.festo.com/x/topic/crc
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ATEX
EU certification [EX4]
ATEX category for gas II 2G
Type of (ignition) protection for gas Ex h IIC T6 Gb X
ATEX category for dust II 2D
Type of (ignition) protection for dust Ex h IIIC T60°C Db X
Explosion ambient temperature +5°C š Ta š +60°C
Explosion protection certification outside the EPL Db (GB)
EU EPL Gb (GB)
CE marking (see declaration of conformity)1) To EU Explosion Protection Directive (ATEX)
UKCA marking (see declaration To UK regulations for explosions
of conformity)1)

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Weight [g]
Water separator 820
Water separator with fully automatic, electri- 1800
cally actuated condensate drain E2/E3/E4

Materials
Sectional view

Water separator
1 [1] Housing Die-cast aluminium
[2] Bowl Wrought aluminium alloy
Inspection window PA
– Seals NBR
Note on materials RoHS-compliant
LABS (PWIS) conformity VDMA24364-B1/B2-L

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Datasheet
Standard flow rate qn as a function of differential pressure p1-2
MS6-LWS-1/4-... MS6-LWS-3/8-...
Pneumatic connection G1/4, NPT1/4 Pneumatic connection G3/8, NPT3/8
2 2

1.5 1.5
p1-2 [bar]

p1-2 [bar]
1 1

0.5 0.5

0 0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000
qn [l/min] qn [l/min]
MS6-LWS-1/2-...
Pneumatic connection G1/2, NPT1/2
2

1.5
p1-2 [bar]

0.5

4 bar
0 6 bar
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000
10 bar
qn [l/min] 14 bar

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Datasheet
Dimensions – Basic version Download CAD data a www.festo.com
[V] Fully automatic condensate drain

[1] Installation dimension

[2] Barbed connector for plastic
tubing PUN(-H)-8x1.25

a Flow direction

Type B1 B2 B3 D1 L1 L2 L4 L5
MS6-LWS-1/4-...-V G1/4
MS6-LWS-3/8-...-V 62 31 76 G3/8 220 42 88 64
MS6-LWS-1/2-...-V G1/2

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Datasheet
Dimensions – Condensate drain Download CAD data a www.festo.com
[E2]/[E3]/[E4] Fully automatic, electrically actuated Datasheets a Internet: pwea

Condensate drain PWEA:

[2] Electrical connection: screw ter-
minal PG9
[3] Connection can be rotated 360°
for plastic tubing PUN-H-12x2

Type B6 B7 B8 B9 L12
MS6-LWS-...-E2/E3/E4 72 140 108 15 174.5

Ordering data
Integrated as metal bowl
Size Condensate drain Connection Part no. Type
MS6 Fully automatic G1/4 564868 MS6-LWS-1/4-U-V
G3/8 564869 MS6-LWS-3/8-U-V
G1/2 564870 MS6-LWS-1/2-U-V

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Ordering data – Modular product system

Ordering table
Grid dimension [mm] 62 Conditions Code Enter code
Module no. 564858
Series Standard MS MS
Size 6 6 6
Function Water separator -LWS -LWS
Pneumatic connection Female thread G1/4 [1] -1/4
Female thread G3/8 [1] -3/8
Female thread G1/2 [1] -1/2
Connecting plate G1/4 -AGB
Connecting plate G3/8 -AGC
Connecting plate G1/2 -AGD
Connecting plate G3/4 -AGE
Connecting plate NPT1/4 [1] -AQN
Connecting plate NPT3/8 [1] -AQP
Connecting plate NPT1/2 [1] -AQR
Connecting plate NPT3/4 [1] -AQS
Bowl guard Metal bowl -U -U
Condensate drain Fully automatic (P1 max. 12 bar) -V
External, fully auto- 115 V AC, connection terminals (P1 max. 16 bar) [1] -E2
matic, electric 230 V AC, connection terminals (P1 max. 16 bar) [1] -E3
24 V DC, connection terminals (P1 max. 16 bar) [1] -E4
Type of mounting Without mounting bracket
Mounting bracket standard design [2] -WP
Mounting bracket for hooking in service unit components [1] [2] -WPM
Mounting bracket centrally at rear (wall mounting top and bottom), connecting plates not re- -WB
quired
EU certification None
II 2GD to EU Explosion Protection Directive (ATEX) -EX4
UL certification None
cULus, ordinary location for Canada and USA -UL1
Flow direction Flow direction from left to right
Flow direction from right to left -Z

[1] 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, AQN, AQP, AQR, AQS, E2, E3, E4, WPM
Not with EU EX4 certification.
[2] WP, WPM Only with connecting plate AGB, AGC, AGD, AGE, AQN, AQP, AQR or AQS.
, for Z

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Peripherals overview
5
-H- Note
4
Additional accessories:
• Module connector for combination
3 with size MS6, MS9 or MS12
a Internet: rmv, armv
1

2/3/4/5

2/3/4/5

Mounting attachments and accessories

Individual device Combination a Page/
With female thread With connecting plate Module without connecting thread, Internet
Without EU certifica- With EU certification without connecting plate
tion
[1] Connecting plate SET ms9-ag
– h h h
MS9-AG...
Connecting plate SET ms9-aq
– h – h
MS9-AQ...
[2] Module connector ms9-mv
– – – h
MS9-MV
[3] Mounting bracket ms9-wp
h h h h
MS9-WP
[4] Mounting bracket ms9-wp
h h h h
MS9-WPB
[5] Mounting bracket ms9-wp
h h – h
MS9-WPM
[6] Electrically actuated condensate drain fully automatic 22
h h – h
E2, E3, E4

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Type codes
001 Series 005 Bowl type
MS MS series U Aluminium

002 Size 006 Condensate drain

9 Grid dimension 90 mm V Automatic
E2 External fully automatic condensate drain, electric, 110 V AC, termi-
003 Function nals
LWS Water separator E3 External fully automatic condensate drain, electric, 230 V AC, termi-
nals
004 Pneumatic connection E4 External fully automatic condensate drain, electric, 24 V DC, terminals

3/4 Female thread G3/4

007 Type of mounting
1 Female thread G1
Without mounting bracket
AGD Sub-base G1/2
WP Mounting bracket basic design
AGE Sub-base G3/4
WPM Mounting bracket for hooking in service unit components
AGF Sub-base G1
WPB Mounting bracket for large wall gap
AGG Sub-base G11/4
AGH Sub-base G11/2
008 EU certification
N3/4 NPT3/4
None
N1 NPT1
EX4 II 2GD
AQR Sub-base NPT1/2
AQS Sub-base NPT3/4
009 UL certification
AQT Sub-base NPT1
None
AQU Sub-base NPT11/4
UL1 cULus ordinary location for Canada and USA
AQV Sub-base NPT11/2
G Module without connecting thread, without sub-base
010 Flow direction
Flow direction from left to right
Z Flow direction from right to left

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Datasheet
Fully automatic
condensate drain
-M- Flow rate
12000 ... 15000 l/min

-Q- Temperature range

+1 ... +60 °C

-L- Operating pressure

0.8 ... 16 bar

The water separator removes conden- • Constantly high condensate separa- • Available with fully automatic or ful- • Optional device variant EX4 for use
sate from the compressed air. tion (99%) up to the maximum flow ly automatic, electrically actuated in potentially explosive areas in
rate condensate drain zones 1, 2, 21 and 22
• Metal bowl

General technical data

Size MS9
Pneumatic connection 1, 2
Female thread G3/4, G1, NPT3/4 or NPT1
Connecting plate [AG...] G1/2, G3/4, G1, G1 1/4 or G1 1/2
Connecting plate [AQ...] NPT1/2, NPT3/4, NPT1, NPT1 1/4 or NPT1 1/2
Module without connecting –
thread/connecting plate [G]
Design Centrifugal separator
Type of mounting With accessories
In-line installation
Mounting position Vertical ±5°
Air purity class at the output Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [–:7:4]
Bowl guard Integrated as metal bowl
Condensate drain Fully automatic
Fully automatic, electrically actuated
Degree of condensate separation [%] 99
Max. condensate volume [ml] 220

-H- Note: This product conforms to ISO 1179-1 and ISO 228-1.

Standard nominal flow rate qnN1) [l/min]

Pneumatic connection G3/4, NPT3/4 G1, NPT1 Module without connecting thread, without
connecting plate
qnN 12000 ±15% 15000 ±15% 15000 ±15%

1) Measured at p1 = 6 bar and Δp = 1 bar

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Datasheet
Operating and environmental conditions
Condensate drain Fully automatic Fully automatic, electrically actuated
V E2/E3/E4
Operating pressure [bar] 2 ... 12 0.8 ... 16
Operating medium Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [–:–:–]
Ambient temperature [°C] +5 ... +60 +1 ... +60
Temperature of medium [°C] +5 ... +60 +1 ... +60
Storage temperature [°C] +5 ... +60 +1 ... +60
Corrosion resistance class CRC1) 2
UL certification2) c UL us - Recognized (OL)
1) More information www.festo.com/x/topic/crc
2) More information: www.festo.com/catalogue/ms-lws d Support/Downloads

ATEX
EU certification [EX4]
ATEX category for gas II 2G
Type of (ignition) protection for gas Ex h IIC T6 Gb X
ATEX category for dust II 2D
Type of (ignition) protection for dust Ex h IIIC T60°C Db X
Explosion ambient temperature +5°C š Ta š +60°C
Explosion protection certification outside the EPL Db (GB)
EU EPL Gb (GB)
CE marking (see declaration of conformity)1) To EU Explosion Protection Directive (ATEX)
UKCA marking (see declaration To UK regulations for explosions
of conformity)1)

2) More information: www.festo.com/catalogue/ms-lws d Support/Downloads

Weight [g]
Water separator 2000
Water separator with fully automatic, electri- 2400
cally actuated condensate drain E2/E3/E4

Materials
Sectional view

1 Water separator
[1] Housing Die-cast aluminium
[2] Bowl Wrought aluminium alloy
Inspection window PA
3 [3] Spin disc POM
[4] Separating disc POM
– Covering Reinforced PA
– Connecting plate, module connector, mounting bracket Die-cast aluminium
2 – Seals NBR
Note on materials RoHS-compliant
4 LABS (PWIS) conformity VDMA24364-B1/B2-L

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Datasheet
Standard flow rate qn as a function of differential pressure Δp1–2
Pneumatic connection G3/4, NPT3/4 Pneumatic connection G1, NPT1

4 bar 10 bar
6 bar 12 bar

Dimensions – Basic version Download CAD data a www.festo.com

Module without connecting thread, without connecting plate G, [V] Condensate drain, fully automatic

[1] Installation dimension

a Flow direction

Type B1 B2 B3 L1 L2 L4 L5 L6
MS9-LWS-G 90 45 109 310.5 62 120 50 34.5

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Datasheet
Dimensions – Connecting thread/connecting plate Download CAD data a www.festo.com
With female thread With connecting plate AG.../AQ...

[2] Retaining screw M6xmin. 90 to DIN 912 (not included in the scope of deliv- [3] Earthing screw M4x8 (only with a Flow direction
ery) for wall mounting without mounting bracket MS9-...-EX4)

Type B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 D1 D4 D5 L7 L8 T1 ß
EX4 EX4
MS9-LWS-3/4 G3/4
90 104 91.5 – – – 11 6.5 66 – 6 –
MS9-LWS-1 G1
MS9-LWS-AGD 132 G1/2 30
MS9-LWS-AGE 132 G3/4 36
MS9-LWS-AGF – – – 112 122 142 G1 – – – 35 – 41
MS9-LWS-AGG 162 G1 1/4 50
MS9-LWS-AGH 176 G1 1/2 55
MS9-LWS-N3/4 NPT3/4-14
90 104 91.5 – – – 11 6.5 66 – 6 –
MS9-LWS-N1 NPT1-11 1/2
MS9-LWS-AQR 132 NPT1/2-14 30
MS9-LWS-AQS 132 NPT3/4-14 36
MS9-LWS-AQT – – – 112 122 142 NPT1-11 1/2 – – – 35 – 41
MS9-LWS-AQU 162 NPT1 1/4-11 1/2 50
MS9-LWS-AQV 176 NPT1 1/2-11 1/2 55

-H- Note: This product conforms to ISO 1179-1 and ISO 228-1.

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Datasheet
Dimensions – Condensate drain Download CAD data a www.festo.com
[V] Fully automatic

Barbed connector for plastic tubing

PUN(-H)-8x1.25

[E2]/[E3]/[E4] Fully automatic, electrically actuated Datasheets a Internet: pwea

Condensate drain PWEA:

[2] Electrical connection: screw ter-
minal PG9
[3] Connection can be rotated 360°
for plastic tubing PUN-H-12x2

Type B1 D1 H1 L1 L2 L3
MS9-LWS-...-V – 5.6 34.5 – – –
MS9-LWS-...-E2/E3/E4 72 – 178 140 108 15

Ordering data
Size Condensate drain Connection Part no. Type
MS9 Fully automatic – 571468 MS9-LWS-G-U-V

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Ordering data – Modular product system

Ordering table
Grid dimension [mm] 90 Conditions Code Enter code
Module no. 567857
Series Standard MS MS
Size 9 9 9
Function Water separator -LWS -LWS
Pneumatic connection Female thread G3/4 [1] -3/4
Female thread G1 [1] -1
Connecting plate G1/2 -AGD
Connecting plate G3/4 -AGE
Connecting plate G1 -AGF
Connecting plate G1 1/4 -AGG
Connecting plate G1 1/2 -AGH
Female thread NPT3/4 [1] -N3/4
Female thread NPT1 [1] -N1
Connecting plate NPT1/2 [1] -AQR
Connecting plate NPT3/4 [1] -AQS
Connecting plate NPT1 [1] -AQT
Connecting plate NPT1 1/4 [1] -AQU
Connecting plate NPT1 1/2 [1] -AQV
Module without connecting thread, without connecting plate [1] -G
Bowl Metal bowl -U -U
Condensate drain Fully automatic (P1 max. 12 bar) -V
External, fully au- 115 V AC, connection terminals (P1 max. 16 bar) [1] -E2
tomatic, electric 230 V AC, connection terminals (P1 max. 16 bar) [1] -E3
24 V DC, connection terminals (P1 max. 16 bar) [1] -E4
Type of mounting Without mounting bracket
Mounting bracket standard design [2] -WP
Mounting bracket for hooking in service unit components [1] [2] -WPM
Mounting bracket for large wall gap [2] -WPB
EU certification None
II 2GD to EU Explosion Protection Directive (ATEX) -EX4
UL certification None
cULus, ordinary location for Canada and USA -UL1
Flow direction Flow direction from left to right
Flow direction from right to left -Z

1) 3/4, 1, N3/4, N1, AQR, AQS, AQT, AQU, AQV, G, E2, E3, E4, WPM
Not with EU EX4 certification
2) WP, WPM, WPB Not with pneumatic connection G
Im

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Peripherals overview
2 3
-H- Note
Additional accessories:
• Module connector for combination
1 with size MS9
2 3
a Internet: armv

1 2/3

2/3

Mounting attachments and accessories

a Page/Internet
[1] Connecting plate SET ms12-ag
MS12-AG...
Connecting plate SET ms12-aq
MS12-AQ...
[2] Mounting bracket ms12-wp
MS12-WP
[3] Module connector ms12-mv
MS12-MV
[4] Fully automatic condensate drain, electrically actuated 29
E2/E3/E4

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Type codes
001 Series 005 Bowl type
MS MS series U Aluminium

002 Size 006 Condensate drain

12 Grid dimension 124 mm V Automatic
E2 External fully automatic condensate drain, electric, 110 V AC, termi-
003 Function nals
LWS Water separator E3 External fully automatic condensate drain, electric, 230 V AC, termi-
nals
004 Pneumatic connection E4 External fully automatic condensate drain, electric, 24 V DC, terminals

AGF Sub-base G1
007 Type of mounting
AGG Sub-base G11/4
Without mounting bracket
AGH Sub-base G11/2
WP Mounting bracket basic design
AGI Sub-base G2
AQT Sub-base NPT1
008 Flow direction
AQU Sub-base NPT11/4
Flow direction from left to right
AQV Sub-base NPT11/2
Z Flow direction from right to left
AQW Sub-base NPT2
G Module without connecting thread, without sub-base

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Datasheet
Fully automatic
condensate drain
-M- Flow rate
25000 l/min

-Q- Temperature range

+1 ... +60°C

-L- Operating pressure

0.8 ... 16 bar

The water separator removes conden- • Constantly high condensate separa- • Available with fully automatic or ful-
sate from the compressed air. tion (99%) up to the maximum flow ly automatic, electrically actuated
rate condensate drain
• Metal bowl

General technical data

Pneumatic connection 1, 2
Connecting plate AG... G1, G1 1/4, G1 1/2 or G2
Connecting plate AQ... NPT1, NPT1 1/4, NPT1 1/2 or NPT2
Module without connecting –
thread/connecting plate G
Design Centrifugal separator
Type of mounting With accessories
In-line installation
Mounting position Vertical ±5°
Air purity class at the output Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [–:7:4]
Bowl guard Integrated as metal bowl
Condensate drain Fully automatic
Fully automatic, electrically actuated
Degree of condensate separation [%] 99
Max. condensate volume [ml] 400

-H- Note: This product conforms to ISO 1179-1 and ISO 228-1.

Flow rates
Standard nominal flow rate qnN1) [l/min] 25000 ±15%
Max. standard flow rate [l/min] 40000 ±15%
qn max.

1) Measured at p1 = 6 bar and Δp = 0.5 bar

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Datasheet
Operating and environmental conditions
Condensate drain Fully automatic Fully automatic, electrically actuated
V E2/E3/E4
Operating pressure [bar] 2 ... 12 0.8 ... 16
Operating medium Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [–:–:–]
Ambient temperature [°C] +5 ... +60 +1 ... +60
Temperature of medium [°C] +5 ... +60 +1 ... +60
Storage temperature [°C] +5 ... +60 +1 ... +60
Corrosion resistance class CRC1) 2

1) More information www.festo.com/x/topic/crc

Weight [g]
Water separator 6300
Water separator with fully automatic, electri- 7000
cally actuated condensate drain E2/E3/E4

Accessories
Connecting plate AG... 1300
Mounting bracket WP 700

Materials
Sectional view

Water separator
1 [1] Housing Die-cast aluminium
[2] Bowl Wrought aluminium alloy
Inspection window PA
[3] Spin disc POM
[4] Separating disc POM
3 – Covering Reinforced PA
– Connecting plate, module connector, Die-cast aluminium
mounting bracket
2 – Seals NBR
Note on materials RoHS-compliant
LABS (PWIS) conformity VDMA24364-B1/B2-L

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Datasheet
Standard flow rate qn as a function of differential pressure Δp1–2
MS12-LWS 1.5 und 2
Pneumatic connection G1 1/2, G2, NPT1 1/2, NPT2

0.8
p1-2 [bar]

0.6

0.4

0.2

0
0 10000 20000 30000 40000
qn [l/min]

4 bar 10 bar
6 bar 12 bar

Dimensions – Basic version Download CAD data a www.festo.com

Module without connecting thread, without connecting plate G, [V] Condensate drain, fully automatic

-H- Note
Dimensions with
• Connecting plate a ms12-ag
• Mounting bracket a ms12-wp

[1] Installation dimension

a Flow direction

Type B1 B2 B3 B4 L1 L2 L4 L5 L6 ß1
MS12-LWS-G 124 122 61 148 441 85 165 60 36 36

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Datasheet
Dimensions – Condensate drain Download CAD data a www.festo.com
Fully automatic V

Barbed connector for plastic tubing

PUN(-H)-8x1.25

[E2]/[E3]/[E4] Fully automatic, electrically actuated Datasheets a Internet: pwea

Condensate drain PWEA:

[2] Electrical connection: screw ter-
minal PG9
[3] Connection can be rotated 360°
for plastic tubing PUN-H-12x2

Type B1 D6 H1 L1 L2 L3 L6
MS12-LWS-...-V – 5.6 – – – – 36
MS12-LWS-...-E2/E3/E4 72 – 179 140 108 15 –

Ordering data
Size Condensate drain Connection Part no. Type
MS12 Fully automatic – 8005550 MS12-LWS-G-U-V

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Ordering data – Modular product system

Ordering table
Grid dimension [mm] 124 Conditions Code Enter code
Module no. 569827
Series Standard MS MS
Size 12 12 12
Function Water separator -LWS -LWS
Pneumatic connection Connecting plate G1 -AGF
Connecting plate G1 1/4 -AGG
Connecting plate G1 1/2 -AGH
Connecting plate G2 -AGI
Connecting plate NPT1 -AQT
Connecting plate NPT1 1/4 -AQU
Connecting plate NPT1 1/2 -AQV
Connecting plate NPT2 -AQW
Module without connecting thread, without connecting plate [1] -G
Bowl Metal bowl -U -U
Condensate drain Fully automatic (P1 max. 12 bar) -V
External, fully auto- 115 V AC, connection terminals (P1 max. 16 bar) -E2
matic, electric 230 V AC, connection terminals (P1 max. 16 bar) -E3
24 V DC, connection terminals (P1 max. 16 bar) -E4
Type of mounting Without mounting bracket
Mounting bracket standard design [2] -WP
Flow direction Flow direction from left to right
Flow direction from right to left -Z

1) G Not with mounting type WP.

2) WP Only with connecting plate AGF, AGG, AGH, AGI, AQT, AQU, AQV or AQW.

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