Unlocking Precision Control with the Schneider Valve Positioner SRD998: A KV Controls Essential

In modern industrIial systems, precision and reliability in valve positioning are critical for optimizing processes and ensuring safety. KV Controls proudly supplies the Schneider Valve Positioner SRD998 Intelligent Control, a powerful solution that brings advanced control capabilities to a range of industries. This article explores the functions, applicable industries, and applications of the SRD998, demonstrating why it’s a preferred choice for high-performance environments.

Key Functions of the Schneider Valve Positioner SRD998

The SRD998 is designed with advanced control technology, making it an intelligent valve positioner that optimizes performance and efficiency. Key functions include:

Precise Positioning and Feedback: The SRD998 provides accurate positioning control and feedback, essential for maintaining desired flow rates and process parameters. This precision helps reduce process variability and improves operational stability.

Self-Diagnostics: Equipped with self-diagnostic capabilities, the SRD998 can detect and report valve and actuator issues in real time. This early detection function minimizes downtime and reduces maintenance costs by alerting operators to potential issues before they escalate.

HART Communication Protocol: The SRD998 is HART-compatible, allowing seamless integration with plant control systems and facilitating remote monitoring and configuration. This feature provides operators with real-time data, enhancing control and operational decision-making.

Energy Efficiency: By accurately controlling valve movement, the SRD998 minimizes energy wastage, making it an eco-friendly choice that supports sustainability goals and reduces operational costs.

Adaptability: The SRD998 can be configured to meet specific application requirements, with adjustable parameters that allow it to adapt to various process conditions, making it versatile for different setups.

Industries Benefiting from the Schneider Valve Positioner SRD998

The SRD998 is engineered for demanding applications across a variety of industries, including:

Oil & Gas: Used in drilling, refining, and distribution, where accurate valve control is critical for safety and efficiency.

Chemical Processing: In chemical plants, precise flow control of fluids and gases is essential to maintain quality and consistency in production.

Power Generation: Power plants rely on accurate control of steam and water flows, making the SRD998 invaluable for optimizing energy use and enhancing safety.

Water Treatment: Water treatment facilities use the SRD998 for precise chemical dosing and flow control, crucial for maintaining water quality.

Pulp & Paper: In pulp and paper processing, the SRD998 helps regulate the flow of pulp mixtures, ensuring smooth production and reducing waste.

Applications of the Schneider Valve Positioner SRD998

With its intelligent features, the SRD998 is ideal for various control applications:

Flow Regulation: Ensures precise control of flow rates in processes where maintaining exact measurements is vital, such as chemical reactions or fuel injection.

Pressure Control: Helps stabilize pressure in applications where fluctuating pressures could disrupt processes or damage equipment, such as in power plants.

Level Control: Used to control the level of liquids in tanks and reservoirs, especially in applications requiring exact liquid volumes, like in water treatment facilities.

Temperature Control: By managing the flow of cooling or heating media, the SRD998 assists in temperature regulation, an important function in both the food and beverage and chemical industries.

Safety Valve Monitoring: With its diagnostic capabilities, the SRD998 can monitor safety valves for issues that could lead to operational hazards, particularly useful in the oil, gas, and chemical industries.

Why Choose KV Controls for the SRD998?

As a trusted supplier of Schneider’s SRD998 Valve Positioner, KV Controls provides industry-leading products backed by expertise and dedicated customer support. We understand that each industry and application has unique needs, and we are committed to helping clients achieve optimal control and efficiency with the SRD998.

MAIN FEATURES

Intelligent

• Auto-start with self-calibration
• Self diagnostics, status- and diagnostic messages
• DTM for valve diagnostics and predictive maintenance
• Easy local operation with the rotary selector
• Extra large multi-lingual full text graphical LCD
• With HART 7 communication
• Stroke 8 to 260 mm (0.3 to 10.2 in) with standard lever; larger stroke with special lever

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More Features  of the Valve Positioner SRD998

Designed to protect

With a single user-dedicated compartment for cabling and configuration, the pneumatic and electronic parts remain isolated to avoid accidental damage.

Fast commissioning

With ‘turn & push’ rotary selector and intuitive menu for fast local configuration and troubleshooting.

Full Valve Compatibility

Proven in use with direct mechanical linkage, the SRD998 is supplied with the largest range of mounting kits, and an improved control algorithm for best performance of your valve.

Stable accurate control

Based on the Foxboro best-in-class FlapperNozzle technology, the SRD998 provides unmatchable stable control. Foxboro is the master of IP converter technology. This principle is a result of 20 years expertise and innovation; it is the heart of the positioner and ensures best control performance and unbeatable control stability

SRD998 Intelligent Positioner with HART Communication

The intelligent positioner SRD998 is designed to operate pneumatic valve actuators and can be operated from control systems, controllers or PC-based configuration and operation tools such as the FDT/DTMs or VALcare™. The enhanced functionalities of the SRD998 Intelligent Valve Positioner enable a significant reduction in commissioning time and reduction of the total installation cost. The new device offers an improved control performance with or without external accessories such as volume boosters for optimal efficiency of your process. The modular design makes maintenance simpler, and the advanced technology increases the total life time of the device.

• SRD998 Intelligent Positioner with HART Communication
• SRD998 Basic Diagnostic
• Fast Commissioning with user friendly LCD, rotary selector and intuitive menu
• Full Valve Compatibility with improved control performance and largest range of mounting kit and accessories
• Seamless DCS Integration – based on HART® 7

For more information on placing your SRD998 Intelligent Positioner order, you can contact our Sales Manager on frikkie@kvcontrols.co.za or 063 433 1363.

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