Festo – 18980 – VIFB‑03‑B Valve Terminal (Fieldbus‑Ready Modular Manifold)

The Festo 18980 (type VIFB‑03‑B) is a modular, fieldbus-capable valve terminal (type 03 series) designed for pneumatic automation systems. It supports up to 26 valve stations, 3 pressure zones, and integrates pilot air supply and exhaust controls within an IP65-rated housing. Suited for PROFIBUS or comparable fieldbus modules, this valve terminal is discontinued (last available ~2012) but remains functionally relevant for legacy systems.  

Key Features:

• Model: VIFB‑03‑B (P/N 18980)

• Valve Configurations: 5/2 bistable, 5/2 monostable, 5/3 pressurised, 5/3 exhausted, or 5/3 closed  

• Nominal Flow: 300–1300 L/min (per station)  

• Operating Pressure: –0.9 to 10 bar; internal pilot supply at 4–8 bar  

• Valve Positions: Up to 26 stations; supports 3 distinct pressure zones  

• Fieldbus Integration: Equipped for fieldbus interfacing (e.g., PROFIBUS modules)

• Environmental Specs: IP65, ambient –5 to +50 °C  

• Dimensions: 18–26 mm width per station, widths vary by configuration  

• Exhaust Ports: Throttleable integrated exhaust-air control