IDC24

Intelligent Diagnostic Controller - Engineered

Main components

Our engineered controllers are based on the IDC24-AF model and assembled in-house to ensure Val Controls' high standards of quality.

Each unit includes three main components:

  • IDC24-AF
  • Terminal Box
  • Line Bushing

All components are individually IECEx and ATEX certified, meeting relevant IECEx and ATEX standards.

IDC24-AF

Component 1

IDC24-AF

The IDC24-AF valve controller is constructed from SS316L cast material and carries certifications from IECEx and ATEX.

Component 2

Terminal box

Horizontal mounted Ex terminal box.

Component 3

Line bushing

The IDC24-AF and terminal box is connected with a Ex certified line bushing to ensure a secure and reliable connection.

Local control panel options

In the AFL versions, it is possible to add push buttons, lamps, and selectors. All are shrouded and lockable. Power consumption for the lamp is <1 W.

All items have a label in polyester, with a white face and black text, and are screwed on.

IDC24-AFL - Intelligent Diagnostics controller in SS316L housing material with a local control panel. Used for partial stroke testing ESD valves.
IDC24 push button

Push button

The following functions are available:

Close: Press for 3 sec. to close the valve.

Open: Press for 3 sec. to open the valve.

Start with abort: Press for 3 sec. to start the test; press for 1 sec. to abort the test.

Reset: Connected to terminals and controlled by the DCS.

Partial Stroke Test (PST) lamps
Partial Stroke Test (PST) Lamp

Lamp

Closed indicator (with moving blink):
Lamp flashing: Moving to close
Lamp on: Closed

Open indicator (with moving blink):
Lamp flashing: Moving to open
Lamp on: Open

Fail with test in progress:
Lamp flashing: Test in progress
Lamp on: Test fail

Test in progress:
Lamp on: Test in progress

Fail:
Lamp on: Test fail

Pass:
Lamp on: Test pass

Ready to reset:
Connected to terminals and controlled by the DCS

IDC24 - Power on/off selector
IDC24 - On/off selector

Selector

The following functions are available:

Remote/Local selector: 2 positions (Remote/Local). All buttons only operate when in Local mode.