SPX FLOW has launched the CU4plus ASi-5 control unit. This next-generation technology is based on the advanced Actuator Sensor Interface 5 (ASi-5) standard for enhanced connectivity and flexibility. It delivers unparalleled control and monitoring for APV® and Waukesha Cherry-Burrell® sanitary valves, offering greater flexibility, faster installation, and enhanced day-to-day processing performance.
The CU4plus ASi-5 sets a new standard in valve management by integrating Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities. It is engineered to optimize uptime, efficiency, and system interoperability, making it an ideal solution for modern automation needs.
The key features and benefits include: Increased productivity: Enables control for up to 96 devices in a single network, managing 36% more devices than the previous generation of products; Faster response time: Four times faster than ASi-3, for better process control, enhancing system efficiency and overall performance; Quick maintenance response: Air pressure and valve parameter monitoring alarms indicate service needs in real-time in the programmable logic controller (PLC), enabling improved operating efficiency; More comprehensive data: Each control unit can transfer up to 32 bytes of process data, providing comprehensive information exchange and enhanced system monitoring; Automated configuration: Save and reload configurations within the system deliver fast, accurate system recovery during replacements; Increased sustainability: Advanced seat-lifting pulsation technology significantly decreases water consumption during the Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) process and reduces CIP fluid loss by up to 80% compared with conventional seat-lifting technology; and Reduced costs: Double network length reduces installation costs and improves maintenance with less downtime compared to other protocols.
