Expanding the key role of final control in powering its PlantWeb(R) digital plant architecture, Emerson Process Management announced today the European introduction of the FieldQ intelligent actuator series for on/off and modulating valves. Incorporating patented Intelligent Position Tracking (IPT) technology, FieldQ delivers cost-effective, reliable intelligence in final control applications using on/off and modulating valves, dramatically improving both
process operations and device health management. FieldQ’s intelligence delivers predictive, diagnostic data to the enterprise about both the operating performance and health of the device itself. Actuator break time, travel time and cycle counter as well as electronics
health are reported. Not only does this allow operators tighter control, it also enables predictive maintenance where devices are serviced only as needed. Additionally, operations and maintenance personnel receive advance notice of any degradation so preventative action can be taken.
The FieldQ’s modular design dramatically reduces, if not eliminates, equipment failures of other mainstream actuators by housing historically vulnerable control components in the robust FieldQ housing construction. Solenoids, switch boxes and coils are safely protected from corrosion, the number one cause of failure for most rack and pinion actuators. These
components are integrated with a breather and speed controller, meaning that separate installation of the components is not required. “Plug and play” controls design allows for changes to be made easily and quickly should they be required.