Sequence control

Control complicated valve operating sequences with valve interlocks.

Integrate manual valve operations into your process control.

Manage complex valve operation sequences with valve interlocks.

Safeguard complex processes with valve interlocks

Smith or Netherlocks interlocks assure a fixed operational sequence of valves or adjacent equipment.

When you are safeguarding complex processes with valve interlocks, you need sequence control products to ensure you operate valves in the correct order.

These devices provide additional sequence guidance in the field.

Mechanical valve interlock sequence control

The Sofis mechanically-programmed valve interlock key exchange unit controls complicated procedures like pig launching and receiving, and filter regeneration.

The unit functions as a mechanical PLC.

Reverse operation of valves in a non-reverse order of initial operation

Repeated use of a valve within a sequence

Valve opened and directly closed before proceeding to the next step

Optionally, the presence of keys inside the exchange control unit can be fed back to your DCS system.

This provides field equipment status information to your control room.

Integrate manual valves into your process control

Improve your process control by integrating manual valve operations.

Sofis’ electronic sequence-control products manage valve interlock key usage based on field device inputs.

You include safety parameters, like measurements of contaminants or process conditions, in your interlocked valve operations.

So you ensure equipment is only opened or closed when it is safe to do so.

Include safety parameters before opening or closing equipment
Change from one sequence to another, depending on signals or planned processes
Include interactive guidance through complex procedures.

Types

Single key release

Cabinet that releases a valve interlock key once it has received authorizing signals.

Actuator panel

Switch panels for actuator operation, activated by valve interlock key insertion.

Sequence control panel

Operating panels that integrate mechanical sequence control, actuator controls and authorizing signals.