Difference between SMC regulators (AR-A, AR-B, AR-D)

Today, we are going to discuss the "Difference between SMC regulators (AR-A, AR-B, AR-D)Here is a note about "The

This AR regulator series isDifferences are a little hard to understand.　But in conclusion, the

• AR-A is scheduled to be discontinued in March 2025. AR-D should be selected as the successor.
• AR-B is scheduled to be discontinued in March 2025. AR-D should be selected as the successor.

So, we will move to AR-D series from now on, but AR-A and AR-B will be mixed for a while, so what kind of differences are there below?Notes directly from SMC　I will do so.

Regulator AR series made by SMC

Here is a summary

Difference between AR-A, AR-B and AR-D

• The pressure of the settings is different, the AR-B had more variation.
• The AR-B was designed to fit the old model, so it could be used as a replacement for the old one.
• AR-D is the most up-to-date and design-oriented
• Other functions are basically the same

He said.

Finally.

I have the impression that it is not easy to have a wide range of products in the lineup.　Also, this article will be a note to designers who see AR-As and AR-Bs a few years from now, when the AR series changes its type,Additional information on the use of the AR series would also be appreciated.

We hope this article will help designers to grasp the situation earlier and reduce the number of inquiries to SMC.

That's it.