Alfa Laval ThinkTop V55 boosts productivity on hygienic equipment
Alfa Laval’s ThinkTop V55 sensing and control unit for diaphragm valves marks the evolution of hygienic diaphragm valve sensing and control units for the hygienic industries, especially next-generation food industries.
It is built on proven ThinkTop V series technology, which is trusted among dairy, food, and beverage manufacturers worldwide for its simplified setup, unparalleled reliability, advanced automation, live replacement capabilities, and real-time communication.
The ThinkTop V55 is a durable, maintenance-free unit, which ensures reliable performance even in the most demanding environments. It also has tamperproof construction and built-in self-diagnostics to maximise uptime.
“With its advanced features and compact design, the ThinkTop V55 sets a new standard for diaphragm valve monitoring and control, optimizing performance and efficiency,” says Paw Kramer, portfolio manager, valves and automation, Alfa Laval.
The ThinkTop V55 supports fast, reliable installation and quick commissioning. Onsite auto set-up takes less than a minute, while live set-up – enabling quick remote valve configuration – requires only a minute or two. Exchanging or hot-swapping control units can take place without disrupting production, ensuring operational and product safety.
The slim profile of the ThinkTop V55 means its optimises space for easy integration into new or existing installations. It is easy to mount in any position on the valve actuator to ensure ideal connection. The ThinkTop provides 360° LED visual status indication, making the valve position clearly visible from the factory floor.
The ThinkTop V55 provides real-time diaphragm valve monitoring through digital, ASI 3.0, or IO-Link interfaces, ensuring accurate valve position readings. Its point-to-point IO-Link communication protocol integrates sensors and actuators into any automation system, regardless of fieldbus. This integration makes it easier to capture, store, analyse, and act upon meaningful real-time data thereby supporting Industry 4.0 initiatives, streamlining configurability and process control.
