Category: Industry Trends

Application

ThinkTop V70 is designed for use in the dairy, food, beverage, and

biopharma industries.

Benefits

• Auto setup

• Automatic valve recognition

• Automatic selection of tolerance band

• Fast, Live and Flex Setup

• 360-degree LED indication

• Burst seat clean

• Pulse seat clean

• Exchangeable (threaded) air-fittings

• Interchangeable with ThinkTop classics

Working principles

The control unit offers a single sensor solution for single seat and

mixproof valves and it can be fitted with up to three solenoid

valves. ThinkTop converts the electrical PLC output signals into

mechanical energy to energize, or de-energize, the air-operated

valve, using the physical sensor target mounted on the valve stem.

Installation with Auto Setup or Live Setup is intuitive and fast. To

initiate Auto Setup, simply press the “SELECT” button and then

the “ENTER” button to begin the setup sequence. The ThinkTop

automatically recognizes the type of valve and completes the

programming sequence fast and efficiently.

Alternatively, the ThinkTop can be set up, without dismantling the

control head, using the built-in Live Setup feature for remote

configuration.

Introduction

ThinkTop V70 takes valve control to a new level and all these new

features are available on any Alfa Laval single-seat and mixproof

valves. While helping to increase production performance and

secure traceability, ThinkTop V70 provides real-time information

on the valve’s operating status 24/7.

ThinkTop V70 is interchangeable with prior ThinkTop versions,

and the appropriate variant is selected based on the number of

solenoid valves. With only one sensor target and included

adapter, ThinkTop V70 is easily retrofittable to existing Alfa Laval

valves.

ThinkTop V70 comes fitted with features such as Auto Setup, Live

Setup and Flex Setup that streamline the setup process, making it

quick and easy. Auto Setup and Live Setup recognize the valve

based on its DNA profile and can complete the valve setup

without any manual interaction.

The burst and pulse seat clean functions are available on

ThinkTop V70. These valve position-based functions control the

optimum seat clean sequence of the valve, making it possible to

save CIP time and achieve up to 95% CIP liquid savings for each

seat clean.

Working principles

The control unit offers a single sensor solution for diaphragm,

butterfly and single-seat valves and it can be fitted with 0 or 1

solenoid valves. ThinkTop converts the electrical PLC output

signals into mechanical energy to energize, or de-energize, the

air-operated valve, using the physical sensor target mounted on

the valve stem.

Installation with Auto Setup or Live Setup is intuitive and fast. To

initiate Auto Setup, simply press the “SELECT” button and then

the “ENTER” button to begin the setup sequence. The ThinkTop

automatically recognizes the type of valve and completes the

programming sequence fast and efficiently.

Alternatively, the ThinkTop can be set up, without dismantling the

control head, using the built-in Live Setup feature for remote

configuration.

Introduction

ThinkTop V50 takes valve control to a new level and all these new

features are available on any Alfa Laval diaphragm, butterfly and

single seat valve. While helping to increase production

performance and secure traceability, ThinkTop V50 provides real

time information on the valve’s operating status 24/7.

ThinkTop V50 is interchangeable with prior ThinkTop versions,

and the appropriate variant is selected based on the number of

solenoid valves. With only one sensor target and included

adapter, ThinkTop V50 is easily retrofittable to existing Alfa Laval

valves.

ThinkTop V50 comes fitted with features such as Auto Setup, Live

Setup and Flex Setup that streamline the setup process, making it

quick and easy. Auto Setup and Live Setup recognize the valve

based on its DNA profile and can complete the valve setup

without any manual interaction.

Pulse seat clean function is available on ThinkTop V50. This valve

position-based function controls the optimum seat clean

sequence of the valve, making it possible to save CIP time and

achieve up to 95% CIP liquid savings for each seat clean.

Application

ThinkTop V50 is designed for use in the dairy, food, beverage, and

biopharma industries.

Benefits

• Auto setup

• Automatic valve recognition

• Automatic selection of tolerance band

• Fast, Live and Flex Setup

• 360-degree LED indication

• Pulse seat clean

• Exchangeable (threaded) air-fittings

• Interchangeable with ThinkTop classics

Introduction

Get process reliability with the Alfa Laval ThinkTop V40. This

user-friendly, resource-smart control top for butterfly and single

seat valves enhances product safety and uptime. Advanced

communication protocols provide valve status in real time,

streamlining operations and ensuring efficiency across the dairy,

food, beverage, and home and personal care industries.

Benefits

• Safe, reliable production due to enhanced control

• User-friendly design for fast installation, automatic valve

detection and low maintenance

• Resource-efficient operation with low energy use and long

service life

• Precise control for quick response with digital and ASi

communication protocols

• Safe production due to durable, IP69K-rated construction

Enhance process reliability and product safety with the Alfa Laval

ThinkTop V40 control unit. Gain real-time monitoring and control

with 24/7 valve status updates. An integrated solenoid valve

enables precise actuation, while accurate sensors provide real

time valve position feedback, reducing human error and

maximizing uptime.

Durable and easy to clean, the control top meets strict industry

standards for hygiene. A plug-and-play setup ensures fast

installation, while 360° LED status indication improves visibility.

When laying the groundwork for basic automation, the ThinkTop

V40 is a durable, scalable, and cost-effective choice for efficient

valve control.

Think automation. ThinkTop V40.

Benefits

• More reliable real-time process control from a sensor system

that does not require readjustment over time

• 70 % faster, more intuitive setup than conventional valve

indication units

• Compact, aesthetic and maintenance-free design based on

the ThinkTop V-series

• Choice of communication protocols – digital, AS-I and IO-Link

– to suit process requirements

• 360° LED visual status indication, visible from all directions

Standard design

The ThinkTop V20 is suitable for use on all Alfa Laval hygienic

valves. Installation is efficient and straightforward; no expertise,

adapter or special tools are required. Mount the unit on top of the

valve, then tighten the two screws on the valve mushrooms. Plug

the M12 female plug into the ThinkTop V20 to begin the intuitive

live startup sequence. No additional steps are required. It is

compatible with any Alfa Laval hygienic valve with standard

mushroom connections, making it easy to install new or replace

older valve indication units.

Working principles

The ThinkTop V20 is an automated valve indication unit that

does not require the use of any solenoid valve. It transmits the

status and condition of the valve position to any programmable

logic controller (PLC) system using electrical feedback signals,

such as digital, AS-Interface or IO-Link. Light-emitting diodes

(LEDs) on the unit provide a 360° visual indication of the valve

status, visible from any direction, displaying the current main valve

position and any local faults.

The sensor system accurately detects valve stem movement and

the valve position at any given moment, using microchip sensors

with an accuracy of ±1mm. Sensor chips on the sensor board

calculate the angle between the axial magnetic field produced by

a sensor target mounted on the valve stem to signal the current

valve position. The ThinkTop V20 is compatible with all Alfa Laval

hygienic valves, eliminating the need to readjust the sensors and

thereby boosting productivity.