Badger Meter Europa released their new SEVA (Smart Electric Valve Actuator). The Seva has been designed to reflect a cost sensitive solution that has best-in-class features within the electrical actuator market. The valve was designed for extreme conditions with military grade components while providing the accuracy and repeatability the market demands. The initial release will include a 100 pound and 200 pound model. These models are created to provide our next generation of technology to replace our longstanding electric actuator.
The Industrial Ethernet Protocol (Ethernet/IP) was originally developed by Rockwell Automation and is now managed by the Open DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA). The Seva is an ODVA certified product. The new valve offers a Dual Port Industrial Ethernet card which will provide a dynamic solution for customers who demand a higher level of information in their systems.
The analog input signals could be from 4–20mA, 0–5V DC or 0–10V DC. Each signal can be used with the Seva with the proper configuration. Surely the actuator can split the incoming 4–20 mA signal and use the “Lower Range” of the signal (4–12 mA) for full stroke operation or the “Higher Range” of the signal (12–20 mA) for full stroke operation. The type of split range can be changed. Additionally the option to include two user-adjustable limit switch outputs is available.
Providing intelligent process control parameter is at the core of the Seva. The valve will provide an ability to customize a control solution with alarms, process safety features, performance parameters, simplified setup and a level of overall intelligence. This Smart Seva actuator will help drive choices from preventative maintenance schedules to opportunities to fine tune your system performance.
