3S actuators can be installed without the need for manholes. Due to in-soil installation, valves can be retrofitted and actuators will sit underneath a regular street cap. This cost-effective method to install 3S actuators on valves for buried service is made possible by:
- Powder-coated stainless steel actuator casing, IP 68
- Manual operation via standard square end on top of the actuator
- Easily removable drive unit for maintenance
- Retrofitting of distribution and transmission networks without service interruption via the System Berliner Kappe
- In-soil installation on counter-torque absorbent base plate without the need of flange preparation on the valve
- Height adjustment via telescopic pole
- Alternatively the actuator can be installed via flanging them according to DIN ISO 5210, with height adjustment if necessary
The 3S x-active cellular communication technology, which is integrated into 3S actuators, offers the centralized integration of 3S actuators without the need for data cabling or other add-ons. The module is characterized by:
- Lean and stable data protocols between the actuator and the central communications server
- Dependable bi-directional communication
- Transmission of actuator condition and position data
- Integration even with below-average network connectivity
- Secure integration through SSL encryption
- Secure integration into own infrastructure via private APN
- Standard and customized integration into existing IT infrastructure
- direct integration into SCADA, GIS or ERP systems
In a non-remote environment, 3S actuators will be integrated into the control station via electric cabling and fieldbus. 3S earth placement is still possible without the need for manholes or construction shafts.
Standard interfaces:
- Profibus DP
- Modbus RTU
Optional interfaces:
- 4-20 mA interface
- Isolated switch input and signal output
- Various other fieldbus options
External sensors can be directly connected to 3S actuators:
- Collection and transmission of measured values directly to the control station without the need for additional modules
- High measuring frequency and regular transmission of data, even with decentralized 3S actuators equipped with battery packs
- Processing of sensor data through autonomous drive control, e.g. for the security against pipe bursts
- Available sensors: flow and pressure
- Integration of additional sensors via Modbus and pulse input possible
The 3S Energy Save technology in combination with the x-active cellular communication integration offer completely decentralized operation of 3S actuators:
- Installation with 3S earth placement
- Operation in remote manholes and construction shafts
- Monitoring of manhole covers via the actuators
- Collection of external sensor data
- Autonomous control function, e.g. as security against pipe bursts
- No connection to power grid necessary
- Rechargeable battery packs are encased in a water resistant housing and can be installed directly in soil
- The modern Li-ion batteries for our actuators have to be charged earliest once a year
- Low stand-by energy consumption is achieved by deactivating components, that are currently not required
- Even in EnergySave-mode the actuators can be accessed via SCADA, GIS or ERP system
Rechargeable Battery Pack
- no external power supply / no recharging for approx. 12-18 months
Powerful Actuator
- actuating buried valves up to DN 600 with peak torue of 9,500 Nm
3S x-active Technology
- SCADA integration for remote management via telemetric units
‚System Berliner Kappe’®
- in-soil installation without the need for manholes
