Intelligent control products from Val Controls

Engineered Intelligent Diagnostic Controllers - IDC24

All key product features

Local control panel

Engineered Controllers

Main components

Our engineered controllers are based on the IDC24-AF model and assembled in-house to ensure Val Controls' high standards of quality.

Each unit includes three main components:

  • IDC24-AF
  • Terminal Box
  • Line Bushing

All components are individually IECEx and ATEX certified, meeting relevant IECEx and ATEX standards.

Component 1

IDC24-AF

The IDC24-AF valve controller is constructed from SS316L cast material and carries certifications from IECEx and ATEX.

Component 2

Terminal box

Horizontal mounted Ex terminal box.

Component 3

Line bushing

The IDC24-AF and terminal box is connected with a Ex certified line bushing to ensure a secure and reliable connection.

Local control panel options

In the AFL versions it is possible to add push buttons, lamps and selectors. All are schrouded and lockable. Power consumption for the lamp is <1W.

All items have a label in Polyester, White face with black text and is srewed on.

IDC24-AFL - Intelligent Diagnostics controller in SS316L housing material with a local control panel. Used for partial stroke testing ESD valves.

Push button

The following funtions are available:

  • Close: Push 3 sec.: Closes valve
  • Open: Push 3 sec.: Opens valve
  • Start with abort: Push 3 sec.: Start test - Push 1 sec.: Abort test
  • Reset: Connected to terminals and controlled by DCS

Lamp

  • Closed indicator with moving blink: Lamp flashing: Moving to close - Lamp on: Closed
  • Open indicator with moving blink: Lamp flashing: Moving to open - Lamp on: Open
  • Fail with test in progress: Lamp flashing: Test in progress - Lamp on: Test fail
  • Test in progress: Lamp on: Test in progress
  • Fail: Lamp on: Test fail
  • Pass: Lamp on: Test pass
  • Ready to reset: Connected to terminals and controlled by DCS

Selector

The following funtions are available:

  • Remote-Local selector: 2 position - Remote-Local - All buttons only work when in local