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Monitoring solenoid valves

Monitoring solenoid valves

Monitoring solenoid valves

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I am designing a fuel pumping system which is supplying 3 generators.  Each generator is fed separately off of the piping loop.  Upstream of each generator is a solenoid valve, which will open and close depending on which generator calls for fuel.  Is there a solenoid valve out there with a limit switch so the open or closed position of the valve can be monitored and reported back to a building management system?  I have looked on the internet but have had no luck.

RE: Monitoring solenoid valves

Have you checked www.dezurik.com, I have used their control valves in the past on sludge water systems & I believe that they will have what you are looking for.  If not, have you concidered using a flow switch tied back into the controls to insure that the solinoid has opened or closed as designed?

Good Luck

RE: Monitoring solenoid valves

Will the (solenoid) application be AC or DC?  what voltage?  (my applications for this would probably be DC)

You might look at this link for a relay application, either a TIR or AVR or possibly another item... there are other mfg's of similar type equipment, this is the product I am most familiar with... (I'd look at the TIR due to the inrush to the solenoid -- you might see if the mfg. could provide any guidance)

http://www.e-maxinstruments.com/emaxproducts.html

RE: Monitoring solenoid valves

mksoucy,

You don't really need a limit switch for solenoid valve to determine whether it is open or close, unless valve is defective. Energised or deenergized status can be already interpreted as open or close or vice versa.

209larry

RE: Monitoring solenoid valves

inferred valve status (uses controller output as a basis for valve status) is only used in low risk categories i.e. indication ony.

where fuels (and possible interlocks) are involved a more reliable indication is required.

solenoid valve in wetted applications are not very reliable.


RE: Monitoring solenoid valves

Try this company www.coax.de

RE: Monitoring solenoid valves

My apologies, my previous thread website should be www.co-ax.de.

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