The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute™ recently announced that Flowserve has successfully achieved ISA100 Wireless certification for its PMV D3 wireless positioner. Flowserve Corporation is an American corporation and leading provider of fluid motion and control products, such as valves, pumps, end face mechanical seals and automation tools. The PMV D3 improves operational efficiency by allowing communication to and monitoring of process control/sensor equipment, wherever they are sited, but especially for remotely located valves.
The PMV D3 increases the scope of operational awareness in the control room and in the plant when using ISA100 Wireless, which is currently unique in enabling true real-time control. Furthermore, this industry-leading technology reduces the installation and maintenance cost typical of extensive and expensive wiring and marshalling cabinets, while also eliminating operational risks resulting from damaged/ageing wires and corroding connectors.
The new PMV D3 is the first valve positioner on the market to use the IEC 62734 industrial wireless standard for modulating control and monitoring of valves. This industry-leading technology uses the ISA100 Wireless network protocol, enhancing safety via reliability and including features such as dual backbone routers, which provide redundant radio paths, and through user-configurable device behaviors. Independently powered wireless signals protect against loss of signal or power from the plant.
The ISA100 Wireless certification provides assurance that the devices will interoperate in any ISA100 Wireless compliant network.