USFILTER INTRODUCES STRANTROL® fvc controller
New Controller Provides Accurate And Reliable Dosing Measurement
Along With Worry-Free Operation Of Metering Pumps
BRADLEY, Ill., Feb. 5, 2004--USFilter Stranco Products introduces a new and innovative controller that provides accurate and reliable dosing measurement of metering pumps and chemicals in a wide range of chemical feed applications.
The Strantrol Feed Verification Controller (FVC) provides consistent, worry-free monitoring and control for a large selection of metering pumps that accept pulse inputs. Once programmed, the economical Strantrol FVC eliminates the guesswork and maintains the user-set dosage without the frustration of continued inspection and pump adjustments by operators.
The Strantrol FVC is particularly effective for applications where pumps are remotely located and not easily accessible such as in cooling towers or boilers.
A key benefit of the Strantrol FVC is that it not only controls but also verifies the liquid chemical feed rate of the actual chemical dispensed. The accuracy and precision of the Strantrol FVC eliminates problematic situations that are associated with overfeeding or underfeeding chemicals. A proportional feedback signal changes the stroke rate of the pump compensating for changes in pump output. The controller is configured with a 4-20mA flow verification output for remote display or data logging. In addition, the user can use a remote 4-20mA signal to change the setpoint.
The Strantrol FVC is user-friendly and easy to operate. The unit is programmable using proportional and integral control for precise dosage. A variety of volumetric engineering units such as mL/min, mL/H, L/H, gal/H, and gal/day are easily changed from the keypad on the front of the controller.
The Strantrol FVC Controller provides an alarm sensor contact output along with a visual LED to alert of any chemical feed problems. The electronics are enclosed in a NEMA 4X enclosure and the system is pre-assembled on a PVC backplate for easy installation and operation.
An optional PLC control is available to expand the capabilities and functions of the controller. The PLC option provides remote control capabilities for up to four (4) chemicals using a single concentration input. The PLC performs all the necessary calculations based on make-up water, blowdown, or both. Additional PLC option features include water totalizing, chemical inventory, data logging and inventory control. The Strantrol FVC with PLC option comes in a NEMA 4X enclosure with touch screen. The system is pre-assembled and wired for simple installation and operation.
Millions of people and thousands of companies rely on USFilter every day to help them meet their clean water needs. Headquartered in Palm Desert, Calif., USFilter (www.usfilter.com) is a $1 billion water company with 6,000 experienced professionals dedicated to delivering cost-effective, reliable water and wastewater treatment systems and services to municipal, industrial, commercial and institutional customers worldwide.