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UNIQUE CONTROL BUTTERFLY VALVE

IMPLEMENTATION
Unique Control for butterfly valves is an integrated automated actuator for LKB butterfly valves of all sizes.  Unique Control is a hygienic and reliable solution focused on simplicity. Unique Control is an improved version of our existing actuators and control units, and enables upgrading existing installations. Unique Control is compliant with all main PLC systems.  Its intended for use in food, dairy and fermentation installations and biopharmaceutical applications.


OPERATION PRINCIPLES
Unique Control uses an air spring that allows operation at a lower air pressure as compared to a conventional mechanical spring. Integrated automation system supplies pressurized air with a single button to determine the gauge of the valve and make an automatic configuration that includes calibration. The actuator is designed for easy configuration as normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC). The actuator design which does not require maintenance but can undergo maintenance has been tested for more than a million times of opening/closing. Unique Control has a 360 degree indication lamp. This feature allows identifying air leakage or air pressure issues, and monitoring the status of the operational air pressure.





PHYSICAL DATA

Actuator body ............................. Black Plastic PA 12 (composite)
Steel parts................................... 1.4301 (304) and 1.4404 (316)
Gaskets ...................................... NBR

Compliant Valves
LKB ISO ...................................... 25, 38, 51, 63.5,  76. 1 and 101.6
LKB-2........................................... DN25, 32, 40, 50, 65, 80 and 100

Cable Connection
Main cable union......................... PG 9 (Ø4-Ø8mm)
Max. Wire diameter .................... 1.0 mm2  (AWG  18)

Solenoid Valve
Power voltage.............................. 24 VDC ± % 10, 1W
 Air supply ................................... 300-800 kPa (3-8 bar)
Solenoid Type ............................. 4/2 way
Number of Solenoids .................. 1
Manual intervention..................... Yes
Brackets...................................... 6 mm or 1/4 inch

Warning!
Valve body, brackets, actuator and handle are sold individually.







TECHNICAL DATA

Actuator
Max. Air pressure........................................ 800kPa (8 bar)
Min. Air pressure ........................................ 300kPa (3 bar) Ambient temperature................................................. -5°C to +60°C
Protection class........................................... IP66 and IP67
Air consumption ......................................... 0.8 x p(bar)

Communication Option 1
Interface...................................................... Digital
Power voltage............................................. 24VDC ±1%

Communication Option 2
Interface...................................................... AS-V2.1, 31 Node
Power voltage............................................. 29.5V - 31.6 VDC
Fixed Unit Profile ....................................... 7.F.F.F
Default Fixed Unit Address ........................ 0

Communication Option 3
Interface...................................................... AS v3.6, 62 node Power voltage........................................................ 29.5V - 31.6 VDC
Fixed Unit Profile ....................................... 7.A.7.7
Default Fixed Unit Address ........................ 0

Sensor Card
Power source ............................................. 24 VDC, 1W
Feedback sig. #1 ....................................... De-energized valve
Feedback sig. #2........................................ De-energized valve
Feedback sig. #3........................................ Pressure alarm
Valve tolerance band.................................. Automatic Setting

USABILITY
Unique Control can be used with a digital or AS-Interface 31 and 62 node. Depending on the valve dimension, the Bracket Kit
ordered with Unique Control allows assembling the unit on all butterfly valves in the range of 1” - 4” (DN25 - DN100).



  Electrical Connection


Digital interface sensor card terminal block





  Internal connection
  Solenoid

1

  Solenoid universal

2

  Power source
  Supply 24 VDC

3

  Supply 0 VDC

4

  PLC input signal
  De-energized valve

5

  Energized valve

6

  Pressure alarm

7

  PLC outlet signal
  Solenoid valve

8


AS-Interface bit assignment
DI0 Feedback #1 De-energized valve
DI1 Feedback #2 Energized valve
DI2 Feedback #3 NC
DI3 Feedback #4 pressure alarm
DO0 Output #1 NC
DO1 Output #2 Solenoid valve
DO2 Output #3 NC DO3 Output #4 NC








AS-interface 31/62 node Sensor card terminal block





  Internal Connection
  Solenoid

1

  Solenoid universal

2

  Data Bus Cable
  ASI
+
3

  ASI
-
4





Internal Design

A - Press and run
B - Terminal block
C - Solenoid valve
D - Manual intervention



E - LED indicators
F - Air discharge
G - Push-in Fittings
H - Cable union inlet


Bracket Kit:
1” (DN25)  - 4” (DN100) LKB valves







Actuator Performance


































ITEM NO AND DIMENSIONS

Product Code: 5229


Product Code: 5229