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ensuring effective valve control. Te upgrade took place as existing equipment came to the end of its life cycle. Petro SA, which has been a long standing adopter
of AUMA’s actuation solutions, highlighted reliability and service as two key reasons for continuing to adopt the company’s electric actuator solutions. Te evolution to AUMA’s Generation .2 products will be done during planned maintenance outages. AUMA reports that its new Generation .2 multi- turn actuator range SA 07.2 – 16.2 and actuator controls AC 01.2 follow its modular design ethos which ensures an easy upgrade. Designed to cater for existing market needs, and next generation requirements, capabilities of AUMA’s new product series include the integration of field devices into Asset Management systems. A number of enhanced features have been introduced and functionality of the range has been expanded, while retaining proven design principles. AUMA’s new Generation .2 devices, both actuators and controls, are fully compatible with the company’s previous products - this ensures low-risk investment and ensures that AUMA stays at the forefront of technology. Te new AUMA multi-turn actuator type range
Generation .2 has been on the market since the beginning of last year . AUMA presented the version for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (II2G Ex de IIC T4) at the Valve World Conference for the first time in November 2010. Enhanced functionality provided in the
Generation .2 range that are advancements over the company’s original product series include extended lifetime, larger temperature range and improved corrosion protection. Benefits for demanding applications include a
new coating offering superior corrosion protection at highest mechanical resistance and a version for modulating duty offers an extended speed range/ improved modulating accuracy. Development focus for Generation .2 centred
on improved handling and operation. An enlarged plug-in electrical connection provides improved connection facilities, a single motor plug/socket connection is incorporated and AUMA’s proven handwheel activation was optimised. Integral controls for Generation .2 actuators
are equipped with Bluetooth interfaces. With the integration of torque, temperature and vibration sensors, new intelligent diagnostic functions supply significant actuator status information such as torque characteristics which can be captured at any time. Actuator feedback signals can be classified
according to NAMUR recommendation NE 107 and integrated into Asset Management systems. Full
compatibility with the company’s previous products is offered.
Features include:
● Torques: 10-1000 Nm. ● Output speeds for open-close and modulating
actuators 4-180rpm. ● High IP enclosure protection. ● Explosion proof version available. ● High corrosion protection. ● Parallel interface to the DCS: up to 10 binary inputs;up to 12 output contacts; up to 2 analogue
inputs and outputs. ● Interfaces to fieldbus systems Profibus DP-V2 and
Modbus RTU, amongst others. ● Electrical connection via AUMA plug/socket connector with enlarged terminal compartment/ cable entries.
A next step enhancement to support new generation communication technology is the introduction of a wireless interface. Expertise in the oil and gas industries is
reinforced in a new AUMA video detailing the company’s competency in actuation technology. Endorsements and application details from users around the globe are provided on
www.auma. com. ●
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Michael Herbstritt, Technical Author, is with AUMA Riester GmbH & Co KG, Muellheim, Germany.
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Fig. 2. Steve Botha, Director AUMA SA with Generation .2 actuator inset.
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