Abstract:
An apparatus for controlling and monitoring actuators with an open/close characteristic consists of a first unit having a drive switch unit for operating a drive force unit, at least one limit signal generator that detects an end position of an actuator of the drive force unit and an electronic unit, such as a microprocessor, which first unit is connected to a second unit by a twin-core cable, and the second unit includes an apparatus for operating the drive switch unit and for outputting the state of the limit signal generator.
Abstract:
In the case of a pressure-worked automatic control system with a closed loop, and, more specially, a position automatic control system, the position of a servo-element is dependent on a spring placed between the servo-element or servo-motor and the sensing unit of the position automatic control system. The spring, placed between the servo-element or servo-motor and the sensing unit of the position automatic control system, is made up of at least one spiral spring, whose one end is able to be turned by a moving servo-part of the servo-element or servo-motor, while its other end is designed for acting on the sensing unit of the position automatic control system.
Abstract:
A drive for a control valve has a drive force unit, a yoke for connecting to a valve in a fixed manner, a drive spindle for transmitting the movement of the drive force unit to the valve and a sensor unit for detecting the position of the valve. The sensor unit includes a magnetic track with a reoccurring structure which is integrated into the drive spindle, a sensor which is connected to the yoke of the drive in the vicinity of the magnetic track, which is suitable for detecting the changing magnetic field lines and at least one permanent magnet in the area of the magnetic track and the sensor, whose magnetic field lines penetrate both the magnetic track and the sensor.
Abstract:
A pneumatic control valve comprises a position controller and a valve which is influenced by the controller. A valve member can be lifted by means of a servomotor which is securely connected to the valve housing by means of a yoke, the servomotor being connected to the valve member by means of a valve rod. The lift position of the valve rod is sensed by means of a rotatable lever of the position controller, which rotatable lever is in a working connection with the valve rod by means of an articulated device. A housing encloses the valve rod, the lever and the articulated device.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an electrical field device of the pressure-resistant encapsulation type of protection for use in areas at risk of explosion and has at least a first and second mechanically and electrically coupled modules. The first module includes a connection space for the connection of the field device in an explosion-hazard area with safety barrier arranged therein and has a housing of the type of protection of the pressure-resistant encapsulation. The second module includes a field device of the self-secured type of protection and the electrical connection between the two modules comprises an arc-over-proof lead bushing, and the electrical signal connections of the second module are realized via the lead bushing.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a control apparatus, comprising an actuating drive and an actuator connected therewith, whereby the actuator comprises at least one valve face and a throttle element that works herewith. The throttle element can be moved relative to the valve face by means of an actuating spindle connected with the actuating drive for the execution of a rotational and/or piston motion. The actuating spindle is sealed against the valve interior chamber at a first sealing location. A second sealing location likewise seals the actuating spindle, and, between the two sealing locations. There is a test chamber that is accessible via at least one control terminal, to which chamber a pressure sensor is connected. The pressure sensor is connected with an evaluation unit for monitoring the operation of the control apparatus. The signal output of the pressure sensor can be compared, in the evaluation unit, with a response threshold dependent on at least one temperature signal, for the outputting of an error status message to an error status output of the evaluation unit.
Abstract:
Position control for pneumatic positioning devices and the like, comprising a sensing lever linked to the drive rod of the positioning device and comprising a measuring lever acting on a measuring system, whereby the one lever is seated on a position control axle with positive lock or form-fit and the other lever is seated on said position control axle with non-positive lock, and comprising at least one detent acting on the measuring lever with which the sensing lever and the measuring lever are brought into an angle relative to one another that corresponds to a zero setting.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for operational monitoring of an actuator, which has a drive force unit that requires a characteristic time for build-up of the force, the apparatus including at least one position signal generator detecting a rest position of the actuator, a drive switch unit for actuating the drive force unit, and signal connections to an analyzing arrangement having a memory and a comparison unit so that, during operation, the time difference between the actuation of the drive switch unit and the possible response of the position signal generator allocated to the preceding rest limit position of the actuator is monitored, a comparison of the measured quantity to characteristic data deposited in the memory is implemented and a conclusion about the condition of the actuator is obtained from this analyzation.
Abstract:
Electropneumatic position controller having two solenoid operated pneumatic valves, each of which is respectively provided with a regulating pressure nozzle, an exhaust nozzle, a discharge line leading to a power amplifier, and a hinged armature that is driven by an electromagnetic system and alternatively closes the regulating pressure nozzle or the exhaust nozzle, characterized in that the solenoid valves each respectively comprise a channel that communicates with their exhaust nozzle and can be manually closed, the respective power amplifier being capable of being switched as a result of the closing of said channel even without electrical excitation of the magnet system.
Abstract:
A pneumatic control valve comprises a position controller and a valve which is influenced by the controller. A valve member can be lifted by means of a servomotor which is securely connected to the valve housing by means of a yoke, the servomotor being connected to the valve member by means of a valve rod. The lift position of the valve rod is sensed by means of a rotatable lever of the position controller, which rotatable lever is in a working connection with the valve rod by means of an articulated device. A housing encloses the valve rod, the lever and the articulated device.