Sensing and control
Alfa Laval Sensing and Control: Precision and Efficiency in Valve Automation
Alfa Laval sensing and control units maximize production uptime, safety, and efficiency in fluid handling systems. Designed for ease of use, these units accurately monitor and regulate flow, providing reliable position feedback so plant managers always know valve status. Ideal for the dairy, food, beverage, home-personal care, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries, they enhance precision fluid handling and reduce operational costs.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Maximized Safety and Uptime: Ensure product safety with decades of fluid handling and valve automation expertise.
- Fast and Error-Free Setup: Cut installation time by up to 90% with intuitive auto setup, universal adapters, and a single sensor target.
- 360° Visibility: LED indicators provide clear valve status from any direction.
- Compact and Adaptable Design: Fits easily into tight spaces and mounts quickly to all compatible valves.
- Smart Digital Manufacturing: Supports Industry 4.0 with fit-for-purpose interfaces, including IO-Link, for seamless integration.
Alfa Laval sensing and control units are backwards compatible, simplifying upgrades to existing automation systems. Choose from cost-effective indication units, standard digital control heads, or fully automated solutions tailored to your needs. Raise productivity and ensure reliable fluid handling processes with Alfa Laval’s innovative automation solutions.
Alfa Laval ThinkTop®
The compact Alfa Laval ThinkTop® V50 and ThinkTop® V70 are the second-generation of the leading sensing and control units for hygienic valves. It ensures unmatched control of all Alfa Laval valves used in the dairy, food, beverage, brewery and pharmaceutical industries.
- Fast, intuitive setup takes place in seconds
- Smart control with 24/7 self-diagnostics
- 360° LED visual status indication, visible from any direction
- Built-to-last waterproof design withstands vibration and thermal expansion
- Fastest ever burst seat cleaning reduces water consumption by up to 90%
ThinkTop® D30 is a cost-effective alternative for use where space is limited and operational simplicity and reliability is important. It is a compact and intelligent easy-to-install integrated control unit for hygienic applications.
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- Indication units: Alfa Laval valve indication units provide basic information about the position of valves used in hygienic applications. Based on proven technology.
- IndiTop: Straightforward and easy to use, IndiTop provides accurate and reliable information about the status of most standard sanitary valves used in the dairy, food and beverage, and biopharm industries.
- ThinkTop®: The compact Alfa Laval ThinkTop V50 and V70 are the second-generation of the leading sensing and control units for hygienic valves.
- ThinkTop® Basic: ThinkTop and ThinkTop Basic offers reliable operation, standard functionality and cost-effective operation for general applications in the dairy, food and beverage, and biopharm industries.
- ThinkTop® D30: It is a cost-effective alternative for external solenoid valves to use where space is limited and operational simplicity and reliability is important.
- ThinkTop® V20: Boost process productivity and secure product traceability with the Alfa Laval ThinkTop V20 valve indication unit.
How does sensing and control work?
Alfa Laval Valve Automation Solutions: Precision and Flexibility
Alfa Laval valve automation solutions include advanced ThinkTop® sensing and control units and cost-effective indication units, tailored to meet diverse process requirements. Compatible with all Alfa Laval valves, the ThinkTop series leverages microchip sensors for precise measurement of valve stem movement and end positions, enabling accurate control and monitoring.
Connectivity and Integration
With connectivity options like digital PNP feedback signals, AS-Interface, or IO-Link protocols, these solutions integrate seamlessly into your automation systems, supporting Industry 4.0 by collecting, storing, and analyzing real-time data for enhanced operational insights.
Sensor Support for Simpler Applications
For simpler applications, Alfa Laval indication units mount directly on the valve top or yoke and provide up to two feedback signals to indicate valve positions (open or closed). These units support various sensor types, including non-contact proximity sensors, two- or three-wire proximity sensors, and sensors with M12 plugs or encapsulated cables.
Alfa Laval valve automation solutions ensure precise, reliable operation, enhancing productivity, safety, and process efficiency in hygienic processing lines.