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FOCUS-1 is developed for the process industry and features a integrated control valve, flowmeter, pressure and temperature sensors combined with extensive computing power in one single device.
Extensive CFD analyses enables FOCUS-1 to measure and control a medium between the identical face to face dimensions without jeopardizing on performance compared to a conventional control loop.
Traditional installations for control tasks in process plants
usually consist of several sensors, a control valve and a
DCS with control algorithms.
The process operator relies on proper functioning of all
these components to ensure process quality.
By combining all these components in one device, FOCUS-1, specifically developed for the process industry,
simplifies the installation dramatically and reduces
significantly the number of flanges, cables and I/O points.
In addition to the above, the commissioning efforts are
also heavily simplified, as all the control algorithms are
implemented within FOCUS–1.
FOCUS-1 complies with various communication protocols which are currently used in the process industry. Both setpoint, measured values as well as alarms can be communicated trough industry standard protocols. This allows the user seamless integration in their existing automation infrastructure.
FOCUS-1 can be easily accessed via its in-build web address. This allows remote access, user-friendly interfaces, cross-platform compatibility, scalability, and security, offering several advantages for asset management, maintenance and data control.
FOCUS-1 complies with various communication protocols which are currently used in the process industry. Both setpoint, measured values as well as alarms can be communicated trough industry standard protocols. This allows the user seamless integration in their existing automation infrastructure.
FOCUS-1 can be easily accessed via its in-build web address. This allows remote access, user-friendly interfaces, cross-platform compatibility, scalability, and security, offering several advantages for asset management, maintenance and data control.
Internal communication between components reduces the need for complex DCS systems. FOCUS-1 can be used depending on control requirements allowing flexibility and adaptivity in various applications. With 1 device any of the below control options can be selected. By using FOCUS-1 as process controller (2) or system controller (3) the build-in PID-(auto) tuner guarantees simple and accurate process control.
Control of the valve position provided by the DCS
- Set point valve
position [%]
- Valve position [%]
- Measured Values
- Alarms
Control of flow or pressure measured inside FOCUS-1
Set point
- Volumatic flow or
- Outlet Pressure or
- Delta Pressure
- All Measured Values
- Alarms
- Diagnostics
Control of process by using a external sensor, such as temperature, level, pH, etc.
- Set point of external
control variable e.g.
temperature or
level or pH
- Set point value
- Measured Values
- Alarms
- Diagnostics
As all control functions (PID), sensors and the control valve are integrated in FOCUS-1, system accuracy and thus the control quality is significantly improved.
| Valve type | Linear globe control valve |
| Flow meter | Ultrasonic transducers |
| Actuation | Pneumatic |
| Fail Action | Fail to Close / Fail to Open |
| Air supply | 3-6 bar clean air |
| Power supply | 85V AC up to 250V AC 18V DC up to 32V DC |
| Input set point | 4-20 mA/ PROFINET |
| Output signal | 4-20 mA (active & passive), HART7®/ PROFINET |
| Area use | non-EX & EX/ATEX |
| Min Inlet run | 4 D |
| Min Out run | 0 D |
| Diameters | DN 50, DN 80, DN 100 (2″,3″ and 4″) |
The compute model in FOCUS-1 is enhanced with an additional layer of process monitoring, alarming, and diagnosis without compromising safety or performance. This is called the Digital Twin and constantly monitors deviations between measured and modelled values in the compute model. When a deviation of the measured value appears, the device triggers an alarm with information on the possible cause and severity. In the meantime, FOCUS-1 will present the modelled value which allows in having a replaceable process value to continue with operations. Resulting in opportunities to extend and plan maintenance to stops or maintenance beneficial moments.
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