Alfa Laval ThinkTop V55

Application

ThinkTop V55 is designed for use in the biopharma industries, dairy, food and beverage.

Benefits

A single, proven diaphragm valve sensing and control unit

• Peace of mind – optimize valve control and increase uptime
• Simplified setup and replacement – save time and money with fast, intuitive valve configuration and replacement without production stops
• Compact and flexible – slimmer profile fits into tight spaces, minimizing installation footprint and maximizing plant efficiency
• Real-time monitoring and control – choice of digital, ASI, and Industry 4.0-based IO-Link communication platforms
• Self-diagnostic technology –prevent unplanned downtime by monitoring valve health and performance

Working principles

The control unit offers a single sensor solution for diaphragm valves, and it can be fitted with 0 or 1 solenoid valves. ThinkTop converts the electrical PLC output signals into mechanical energy to energize, or de-energize, the airoperated valve. Feedback of valve position is provided using the physical sensor target mounted on the valve stem. Installation with Auto Setup or Live Setup is intuitive and fast. To initiate Auto Setup, simply press the “SELECT” button and then the “ENTER” button to begin the setup sequence. The ThinkTop automatically recognizes the type of valve and completes the programming sequence fast and efficiently. Alternatively, the ThinkTop can be set up, without dismantling the control head, using the built-in Live Setup feature for remote configuration.