Avid Range: the ZR plus control position monitor
The Tyco Avid (actuator valve interface devices) range, which is a comprehensive range of control accessories, is available to complement the valves and actuators manufactured and marketed by Tyco Valves and Controls, announces Tyco. The range will enable the provision of a total, integrated control system from one source.
The Avid range incorporates position monitors, analogue (electro-pneumatic) and "smart" positioners, control position monitors and network monitors which interface with the major network protocols.
"Typical of the advances offered by the Avid range is the 'ZR Plus' control position monitor. Designed specifically for general-purpose or hazardous-area applications, the 'ZR Plus' is a compact, Cenelec-approved package conforming to IP67 ingress rating and certified for hazardous area, zone 0, 1 and 2 services for the control and position monitoring of automated valves," said Tyco.
"The often awkward task of calibrating valve positioners has been made significantly easier and safer with the launch of the Avid 'EaziCal IR' range of non-intrusive analogue positioners. Local, manual calibration can be accomplished via the push button facility of the AutoCal touchpad, or by simply implementing an infrared signal from a handheld (device) - this feature being a first for Avid."
The company said valve usage, throughout process industries, was becoming increasingly reliant on electronic network control systems and the Avid SmartCal intelligent positioner utilising the HART protocol, provides the basis of diagnostic interpretation of valve performance and status.
"As process valve markets continue to migrate to more intelligent valve interfaces, the Avid range from Tyco Valves & Controls offers the process operator a wide choice of "smart" products that will communicate on all the major network protocols," said Tyco.
The Avid range of actuator control devices uses the ModMount low profile mounting base, the HiVue visual display for local position identification and the EsuFix quick and simple switch adjustment system, making the devices easy to mount, set and use.
