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Valvetop Product Brochure
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Valvetop Product Brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview
TopWorx offers advanced discrete valve controllers for rotary and linear applications, certified for hazardous areas. These controllers integrate with bus networks, sensors, and pilot technologies, leading in fieldbus network innovations.
Global Technology Leadership
TopWorx is a leader in process automation, utilizing wireless technologies and fieldbus protocols like FOUNDATION Fieldbus, DeviceNet, AS-Interface, Profibus, and HART to reduce installation costs and enable predictive maintenance.
Global Hazardous Area Certifications
TopWorx products are certified for high temperature, cold temperature, and sub-sea applications, suitable for Flame-proof/Explosion Proof, Non-Incendive, and Intrinsically Safe hazardous areas with certifications including IECEx, ATEX, UL, CSA, and more.
Global Service & Support
TopWorx provides global support through over 200 Certified Product Partners.
Valvetop™ Discrete Valve Controllers
These controllers enable automated on/off valves to communicate via various protocols and are designed for demanding environmental conditions. They are certified for use in any hazardous area and compatible with any valve or actuator.
Valvetop D-Series
Certified for global use, these controllers withstand extreme conditions, tested for water, temperature, dust, impact, corrosion, and explosive environments.
Valvetop T-Series
Offers compact, direct-mount enclosures with various position sensors and integral solenoid valves, suitable for all hazardous areas with multiple certifications.
Valvetop TV-Series
Designed for environments where weight and space are limited, these enclosures are rugged and compact, suitable for non-incendive and intrinsically safe applications.
Valvetop Bus Networks
TopWorx Sensor-Communication Modules facilitate connectivity to modern bus networking protocols, offering features like short-circuit protection and impact resistance.
Best-in-Class Capabilities
Includes reduced macrocycle times, live updates without process interruptions, and advanced monitoring features for preventative maintenance strategies.
Specifications and Features
  • Valve Controllers and Sensors: Includes Valvetop™ position sensors, GO™ Switch leverless limit switches, proximity sensors, mechanical limit switches, and 4-20mA position transmitters, designed for high reliability in harsh environments.
  • Solenoid Valves: Features low power consumption and high flow rates, available in aluminum and stainless steel, with manual overrides and dual valve configurations for redundancy.
  • Partial Stroke Test Solutions: SIL-3 ESD Valve Controllers offer partial stroke testing for emergency shutdown valves, enabling predictive maintenance.
  • Wireless Position Monitors: The 4310 wireless position monitor provides wireless feedback for valve positions, enhancing plant efficiency and safety.
Procedures and Applications
  • Manual Reset Solenoid Valve: Designed for critical service or emergency shutdown applications, requiring manual verification before restarting processes.
  • Dual Pilot Valve for Dribble Feed Control: Allows two-stage closing of valves to prevent overflow in applications like tank filling.
Standards and Certifications
  • Certifications: Products are certified for use in hazardous areas, with options for flameproof/explosion-proof and non-incendive environments.
  • WirelessHART™ Network: Supports up to 100 devices per gateway, with diagnostics and remote access capabilities.
Recommendations and Best Practices
  • Use of GO™ Switches: Recommended for extreme conditions due to their hermetically sealed design and resistance to electrical noise and interference.
  • Wireless Integration: Encouraged for reducing manual errors and improving plant safety and efficiency through automation.
Additional Information
  • GO Switch Models: Features sealed contact chambers, rugged housings, and multiple wiring options, suitable for high and low electrical loads.
  • Global Support: Contact information for support offices in Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
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Catalog excerpts

Valvetop Product Brochure-1

DISCRETE VALVE CONTROLLERS POSITION MONITORING AND CONTROL OF AUTOMATED ON/OFF VALVES hazardous areas DBfflfceMbt HART Integrated solutions fieldbus networks Process Management

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Valvetop Product Brochure-2

TopWorx,™ a business within Emerson™ Process Management, is a global leader in on/off valve control and position monitoring for the process industries. Our solutions enable plants, platforms, and pipelines to manage and control operations more intelligently and efficiently under the most demanding and extreme conditions. GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP TopWorx technology advancements are at the forefront of innovation in the process automation industry. TopWorx uses wireless technologies and fieldbus protocols such as FOUNDATION Fieldbus, DeviceNet, AS-Interface, Profibus, and HART to reduce installation...

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Valvetop Product Brochure-3

DISCRETE VALVE CONTROLLERS FOR ON/OFF VALVES Valvetop™ discrete valve controllers enable automated on/off valves to communicate via FOUNDATION Fieldbus, DeviceNet, AS-Interface, Profibus, HART and Wireless HART protocols. They attach to all rotary and linear valves and actuators, operate in the most demanding environmental conditions, and carry a variety of hazardous area certifications. Discrete Valve Controllers for: • Any bus network • Any hazardous area • Any valve or actuator • Anywhere in the world TopWorx Valvetop valve control solutions deliver on today’s new customer requirements. With...

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World-Class Discrete Valve Controllers with the Highest Technology Available Valvetop D-Series discrete valve controllers are certified for use in every world area. They carry IECEx, ATEX, UL, and CSA certifications in a single model, making it easier for global customers to standardize across plants in multiple world areas. Other certifications available include NEPSI, KOSHA, InMetro, and GOST. Valvetop D-Series discrete valve controllers can survive in virtually any plant condition. Their heavy-duty construction and corrosion resistance enable superior performance in the most demanding applications....

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Rugged Enclosures for every environment Visual Display • Impact resistant polycarbonate • Intuitive colors (Green/Red) • Pre-adjusted to 90° for easy installation • Less than 1 3/4” tall • Aluminum, Composite, Stainless • Up to four conduit entries (English or Metric) • O -ring seals everywhere • Buna, Viton, EPDM, Silicone o-ring options Pilot Valves • Aluminum, 304, 316 Stainless Steel available • Low Power Solenoid or Ultra-Low Power Piezo • Single or Dual Coil • 1.2 Cv or 3.0 Cv • Integrally mounted for extra protection • Built-in, 5-micron filter protects the pilots against debris • Fast,...

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High-Value Switchboxes with a Variety of Options Valvetop T-Series switchboxes deliver outstanding value by providing full functionality in compact, direct-mount enclosures. Available with a variety of position sensors, integral solenoid valves, and bus networks, the T-Series is suitable for use in all hazardous areas and carry IECEx, ATEX, UL and CSA certifications. The Valvetop T-Series Delivers Outstanding Value! Designed to provide maximum functionality in a compact form factor, the Valvetop T-Series has a number of unique features that save space, time, and money. Optimum Use of Space The...

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Solid Enclosures for Every Environment • Aluminum, Composite, Stainless • Up to four conduit entries (English or Metric) • O -ring seals everywhere Environmental Extremes • perating temperatures from O -76°F/-60°C to +175°F/80°C • EMA 4, 4X, IP66/67 N Visual Display • mpact resistant polycarbonate I • ntuitive colors (Green/Red) I • re-adjusted to 90° for easy P installation • ow profile/High visibility L • ustomizable C Pilot Valves • Low Power Solenoid • Single Coil • 1.0 Cv • Integrally mounted for extra protection Bus Networking / Sensor Options Stainless Steel Shaft and Fasteners • AS-Interface,...

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High-Value Switchboxes with a Variety of Options Compact, rugged, and dependable solution for discrete valve control and valve position monitoring where weight and real estate are at a premium. Light weight and robust enclosures specially designed for non-incendive, intrinsically safe and general purpose application. Each enclosure is suited for heavy wash down and corrosive environments and IP66/68 tested.

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Light, Rugged and Compact Enclosure • Aluminum, Stainless or Aluminum base with clear polycarbonate options • M20, M25, 1/2NPT, or 3/4NPT (2) conduit options • Direct ISO/NAMUR mount • Silicone seals everywhere Environmental Extremes • Operating temperatures from -58°F/-50°C to + 185°F/85°C • NEMA Type 4, 4X Visual Display • Impact resistant polycarbonate • Pre-adjusted to 90° for easy installation • Intuitive colors • Customizable Up to (4) Four Sensors Inside • Mechanical –SPDT or DPDT • Inductive • Proximity • NAMURl Pilot Valves • Low or high power solenoid options • Single of dual coil—single...

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Connectivity to Every Fieldbus Network TopWorx Sensor-Communication based 'brains' that mount inside Valvetop enclosures to deliver working functionality to on/off valves. They combine position solenoid outputs, and wiring terminals into a compact, sealed module that drops into various Valvetop enclosures. • Short-circuit protection moisture, shock, vibration, • LEDs indicate valve position and facilitate sensor set-up TopWorx Sensor-Communication Modules make it easy to connect automated on/off valves to modern bus networking protocols such as FOUNDATION Fieldbus, DeviceNet, AS-interface, Profibus,...

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FOUNDATION FIELDBUS - Local calibration button for factory setting of GO switches. - Factory programed with: (2) DI, (1) DO, (1) AI, (1) PID, with the ability to add any additional 10 function blocks. - Pre-defined templates, on-board diagnostics, and EDDL-enhanced on-board diagnostics. - Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB, Invensys approved - Consumes only 17mA to operate, reduces VCRs and DSTs required - Position feedback via DO read back reduces number of function blocks. BEST-IN-CLASS CAPABILITIES - Reduced macrocycle times with 15 to 20ms block execution times - Reduced VCR Links (Publisher/...

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