Reliable analytical devices with ValveInsight diagnostics

The operation of devices in analytical and medical technology must be monitored, as malfunctions may have serious consequences. With ValveInsight valve diagnostics, you can monitor valves with electrodynamic actuators.

Valves are core components of analytical devices and medical instruments, and are used for the precise handling of liquids and gases. Incorrect operation or error states due to particles or crystallisation, for example, can have significant effects on the functionality of the devices. This must be avoided in all circumstances.

Early fault detection

Valves with electrodynamic actuators (such as Bürkert Whisper Valves) offer a unique diagnostic option that enables early detection of faults due to their intrinsic properties. It is especially possible to use the actuator as a sensor, where the inrush current is monitored over the time. Intelligent machine learning algorithms analyse the current and can help to answer specific questions in different applications. The implementation of this diagnostic option is cost-effective and robust, as no additional sensor is needed on the valve.

All integrated diagnostic functionalities are summarised under the term ValveInsight at Bürkert, as they offer a deeper insight into the functionality of the valve.

Application options with ValveInsight

based on the analysis of the switching behaviour of the valve, different use cases emerge:

Switching detection (determining whether the valve has switched completely)
Switching control (monitoring of the switching speed, ensuring consistent switching behaviour)
Detection of major fluid property changes (pressure shocks, major viscosity changes)

These are only a few examples, we will be happy to discuss the options for your process with you.

Your added value thanks to artificial intelligence in critical processes

The monitoring of the switching procedures for each individual valve takes the intelligence of devices to a higher level as a result.

Monitoring

ValveInsight provides information to monitor the switching speed and to ensure consistent switching behaviour.

Process quality

Major changes of the fluid properties and other process parameters can be recognized, error sources can be detected early and, for example, eliminated by your company’s service.

Process reliability

Redundancy can be realized by software, i.e. without additional sensors, and is therefore cost-effective. This increases the security and quality of analyses.

Learn how you can use ValveInsight

Contact us if you want to learn more about the options provided by intelligent valves with ValveInsight in your application.

You can also find out more about the technical and physical backgrounds of ValveInsight in our white paper “Whisper Valves with diagnosis features for the smallest liquid volumes, highly precise and reliable”.