Smart electric valve actuator.

Badger Meter  has introduced the second stage of its Smart Electric Valve Actuator (SEVA). The device now offers Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP and SoloCUE® connectivity. SoloCUE is a software solution that provides easy access to the setup of both the feature-rich SEVA and its protocols.

This custom-built, bulletproof platform allows end-users to visualize SEVA’s performance and setup characteristics.

The free SoloCUE software can be downloaded from the website. Created with the customer in mind, it has the ability to easily set up SEVA and monitor industrial valve applications.

SoloCUE allows end-users to perform the following actions:

• Adjust operating speed and thrust
• Set up all available protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP and Modbus RTU)
• Adjust deadband to fine-tune the application and valve
• Set up split-range feature
• Set up reverse acting feature
• Set up loss of power feature
• Set up loss of signal feature
• Set up operation limits
• Configure real-time dashboard to communicate position command, actuator position, signal applied, internal temperature, tag ID, serial number, power input and mode selection

Modbus RTU
Modbus RTU is an open, serial (RS-485) protocol derived from the master/slave architecture. It is a widely accepted protocol due to its ease of use and reliability. Modbus RTU is commonly used within Industrial Automation Systems (IAS).

Modbus TCP/IP
Modbus TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol) is simply the Modbus RTU protocol with a TCP interface that runs on Ethernet. This protocol gives a truly open, accessible network allowing blocks of binary data to be exchanged between devices. It is simple to implement for any device that supports TCP/IP sockets, with a switch and cable available to each device.

Coming Soon: Full Diagnostics and Hart

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