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News Release from: IFM Electronic | Subject: IND valve feedback sensors
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 31 May 2006
Valve feedback sensors meet ATEX demands
Sensors for monitoring quarter-turn or rising stem valve positions are designed to be simple to fit and give long service life.
Quarter-turn or rising stem valve positions can all be monitored with sensors from market leader IFM Electronic, all designed to be simple to fit and give long service life Sensors for quarter-turn actuators and linear valves can easily be located using the product selector on the company's website
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 26 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The latest versions of the IND valve feedback sensors from IFM Electronic have been released just in time for the ATEX implementation date of July this year, by which time all existing hazardous areas must have been re-assessed to ensure compliance.
Designed for 3G gas hazards, the newest version of IFM's feedback sensor, IN506A, is equivalent to two standard PNP sensors built into one housing, suitable for Zone 2.
The advantage of this solution is a single housing which fits neatly to actuators and valves needing just one cable.
Valve feedback solutions come in many other forms and use either conventional wiring or AS-interface cabling reduction.
IND valve sensors for AS-i have a through connection for direct solenoid connection.
Rising stem valves also get the IFM treatment, with numerous sensors on offer for the different valves on the market.
IFM's experience and expertise in sensors for wet areas have been applied to innovative and reliable devices where mechanical switches are out of their depth. Request a free brochure from IFM Electronic ...
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