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1. Product Overview: IFM EVC004 Smart Valve Controller with IoT Integration
The IFM EVC004 is a cutting-edge electronic valve controller engineered for precision control and seamless integration into Industry 4.0 automation systems. Featuring a robust aluminum alloy housing with IP68/IP69K protection, this device operates reliably in extreme environments, including high humidity (-40°C to +85°C), corrosive atmospheres, and high-pressure washdowns. Designed for pneumatic and hydraulic valves, it supports proportional, PWM, and on/off control modes, with analog (0–10V/4–20 mA), digital (PNP/NPN), and IO-Link communication protocols. The EVC004 integrates advanced diagnostics and predictive maintenance capabilities, making it ideal for dynamic process control in smart factories, energy management, and fluid handling applications.
2. Key Technical Specifications
3. Industrial Applications and Use Cases
The EVC004 is pivotal in oil and gas refineries for regulating safety shutoff valves in explosive Zone 0/1 environments. In water treatment plants, it manages precise dosing of chemicals and backflow prevention. Automotive manufacturers use its PWM control for robotic welding gas flow regulation, while pharmaceutical facilities leverage its hygienic design for sterile process valve automation. Renewable energy systems, such as hydrogen fuel cell plants, deploy it for gas pressure control. Its IoT compatibility enables remote monitoring of valve health in smart grids and offshore wind farms, reducing downtime through predictive analytics.
4. Competitive Advantages and Unique Features
5. Functional Capabilities and Operational Benefits
The EVC004 delivers ±0.2% control accuracy, optimizing energy efficiency and process stability in real-time. Its embedded edge computing capabilities process data locally, reducing latency for time-critical operations like emergency shutdowns. The OPC UA interface enables secure data exchange with ERP and MES systems, while MQTT support streams valve performance metrics to cloud dashboards. With SIL 3 certification, it ensures fail-safe operation in safety-critical systems like nuclear cooling or gas pipelines. The modular design allows retrofitting into legacy systems, minimizing upgrade costs. By enabling predictive maintenance and remote control, the EVC004 drives operational excellence in next-gen smart industries.
| Category | Parameter | Description/Value |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | Product Type | Multi-Axis Valve/Motor Controller |
| Model Number | EVC004 | |
| Series | EVC Series (Advanced Performance Line) | |
| Primary Application | High-speed hydraulic/pneumatic systems, robotics, precision motion control, Industry 4.0 | |
| Technical Specifications | Input Voltage Range | 24-48 VDC (±20% tolerance) |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 35 W (peak), ≤ 15 W (idle) | |
| Control Signal Input | Analog (0-10 V, 4-20 mA), PWM, EtherCAT®, or PROFINET IRT | |
| Output Signal | ±10 V (servo valves), 4-20 mA (feedback), CANopen® SDO/PDO | |
| Frequency Response | ≤ 2 kHz (configurable bandwidth) | |
| Control Resolution | 24-bit ADC, 16-bit DAC | |
| Communication Interfaces | • EtherCAT® • PROFINET IRT • OPC UA Pub/Sub • MQTT (IoT integration) | |
| Load Current Capacity | 5 A continuous (15 A peak, 5 ms) | |
| Overload Protection | Adaptive current limiting with auto-recovery | |
| Environmental Ratings | Operating Temperature | -30°C to +85°C (-22°F to +185°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -50°C to +105°C (-58°F to +221°F) | |
| Protection Class | IP69K (extreme washdown, chemical resistance) | |
| Vibration Resistance | 15 g (5-2000 Hz, IEC 60068-2-6) | |
| Shock Resistance | 100 g (6 ms duration, IEC 60068-2-27) | |
| Certifications | Compliance Standards | • CE • UL 61800-5-1 • RoHS 3 • ISO 13849-1 (PL e, Cat. 4) • SIL 3 (IEC 61508) |
| Mechanical Specifications | Dimensions (W×H×D) | 90 mm × 160 mm × 50 mm |
| Mounting | DIN rail (35 mm) or direct bolt mounting (stainless steel brackets) | |
| Weight | 650 g | |
| Additional Features | Diagnostics | AI-driven predictive maintenance, real-time FFT analysis for vibration monitoring |
| Programmability | IFM’s "MotionTune Pro" software (adaptive PID, motion profiling) | |
| Safety Functions | Safe Limited Speed (SLS), Safe Direction (SDI), STO (Safe Torque Off) | |
| Firmware Updates | Secure OTA updates via EtherCAT® or TLS 1.3 HTTPS | |
| Data Logging | 32 GB internal storage (cycle data, alarms, maintenance logs) | |
| Redundancy | Dual-channel EtherCAT® for fault-tolerant systems | |
| EMI/RFI Immunity | EN 61000-6-4 (emission), EN 61000-6-2 (immunity), MIL-STD-461G |
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