Indicators showing the overall system health. Red: Indicates system error Green: Indicates System OK

The LED indicators can display various messages. Valve open or closed Valve movement in progress ESD Local control mode enabled Pump active

IHP24-BFE - Intelligent Hydraulic Positioner in SS316L housing material. Used for valve positioning in Ex Areas and made for compact valve systems.

IHP24-BFL - Vertical version with a local control panel. Used for valve positioning in Ex Areas.

Val Controls

IHP24-BFE

Q: Graphical display and control buttons

The display is a four lined graphical display with backlight feature and adjustable contrast. On the display you can see the status of the valve system, check position & pressure, start tests and perform diagnostics.

Q: USB

The USB connection can be used to connect the IHP24 to a PC with ValConnect installed. ValConnect can be used to configure and control the IHP24 from the PC. To learn more about ValConnect click here . * USB function only possible when Exd enclosure is opened Please ensure all safety measures required prior opening an Ex d enclosure.

Q: MTControl

When the IHP24-AF model is installed in a hazardous Area, opening the Exd enclosure is not allowed. The MT Pen can operate the IHP24-AF through the enclosure and the MT Control function locks Automatically after operation to ensure unattended use. The MTControl eliminates the need to open the units Ex D enclosure to operate the push buttons. The magnetic sensors placed below the push buttons, will detect magnetic signals from the MTControl pen provided by Val Controls. To learn more about MTControl click here .

SKU: IHP24-BFE-100000-V1

Communication:

HART

Local Control Panel:

None

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Product details

The IHP24-BFE is an Intelligent Hydraulic Positioner housed in a durable SS316L enclosure, designed for use in Ex areas. The positioner is housed in a vertical enclosure making it ideal for systems with a compact design.

Our positioner is equipped with an advanced calibration process that, when combined with the regulator, ensures fast and reliable positioning of actuators, providing an optimal performance and precision for your system.

The positioner is compatible with all actuator types
including; hydraulic, pneumatic, or electro-hydraulic - spring return, double acting and stepping actuators, making it a versatile solution that can easily adapt to your system's needs.

Ex approvals

ATEX, IECEx, UKCA, ECAS-Ex and EAC Ex

Ex certification

II 2 GD Ex de IIC T4-T6

Approvals and standards

EMC according to IEC 61000
Vibration and transportation according to IEC 68000
Radio disturbance according to EN 55022

Design

Temperature range: -30°-+60°
Ingress protection: IP66
Enclosure material: SS316L

Communication

HART and Foundation Fieldbus

Power

24VDC – unit power consumption <2W

Val Controls

ValConnect - IHP24

Configuration software

ValConnect is a free software provided by Val Controls which can be used to configure all types of controllers sold by Val Controls. ValConnect is typically used when the controllers are initially set-up.

To configure the controller ValConnect must be downloaded to your PC and the PC connected to the USB-port located on the controllers local user interface.

With ValConnect it is possible to:

• Configure multiple units with the same configuration

• Save configuration for documentation

• Update software on the unit

• Monitor and control all in- and outputs

Download ValConnect

User interface

The local display control is available for the IHP24 model, granting full access to configure the controller and control the valve system. Furthermore, the IHP24 is equipped with various indicator LEDs that show the status of the system.

Graphical display and control buttons

The display is a four lined graphical display with backlight feature and adjustable contrast.

On the display you can see the status of the valve system, check position & pressure, start tests and perform diagnostics.

System LEDs

Indicators showing the overall system health.

Red: Indicates system error
Green: Indicates System OK

USB

The USB connection can be used to connect the IHP24 to a PC with ValConnect installed. ValConnect can be used to configure and control the IHP24 from the PC.

To learn more about ValConnect click here.

* USB function only possible when Exd enclosure is opened Please ensure all safety measures required prior opening an Ex d enclosure.

Indicator LEDs

The LED indicators can display various messages.

Valve open or closed
Valve movement in progress
ESD
Local control mode enabled
Pump active

MTControl

When the IHP24-AF model is installed in a hazardous Area, opening the Exd enclosure is not allowed.
The MT Pen can operate the IHP24-AF through the enclosure and the MT Control function locks Automatically after operation to ensure unattended use.

The MTControl eliminates the need to open the units Ex D enclosure to operate the push buttons. The magnetic sensors placed below the push buttons, will detect magnetic signals from the MTControl pen provided by Val Controls.

To learn more about MTControl click here.