AVK SMART WATER, VIDI POSITIONER
Status indicator for AVK S21/35 and 21/87 gate valves
Anthony Whittam
Head of Smart Water and Pressure Management
VIDI Positioner is a battery-operated device that detects the open/close position of a S21/35 and 21/87 gate valves and transmits data wirelessly.
VIDI Positioner is a smart device for indicating the position of gate valves. It detects the open/close position of a gate valve and transmits the data wirelessly.
The VIDI Positioner is designed for direct mounting on AVK S21/35 gate valves. After installation and activation, the device transmits information about the position of the valve to the VIDI Cloud platform or to a third-party software (e.g., SCADA or GIS).
VIDI Positioner provides water utilities with valuable insights into the use of valves by remotely monitoring the position of the valve by indicating whether it is open, close, or any percentage in between. Based on the provided information, water utilities can optimise the operation of the water distribution network, extend the lifetime of assets, efficiently lower water loss.
| Variant 3004/100-001 |
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Features
Positioner:
- Communication: NB-IoT (band 8 & 20) or LoRa® (868MHz)
- Detects the position of the valve and transmits data to the VIDI Cloud or a third-party software
- Material: Robust plastic cover, IP68*
- Easy provisioning and configuration via NFC (AVK Assist app)
- Operating temperature: -20 up to +65 °C
- Fits on: AVK gate valves series 21/35
- Accuracy: A quarter of a full turn (90°)
- Transmits data immediately when the valve position change and retransmit the value after 5 min, 10 min, 1 hr, 6 hrs, 12 hrs, 24 hrs.
- Transmits a keep-alive signal every 24 hrs if the position has not changed
Battery:
- Embedded battery with up to 10-year lifespan**
- Max. voltage output: 3.6 V
- Size: 2x 1/2 AA-cell (NB-IoT and LoRa®)
- Capacity / cell: 1200 mAh
* IP68: Maximum 24 hours of continuous submersion at 1 meter depth.
** Battery life depends on installation, environmental conditions and user interactions. Installation in areas with poor communication signal, low temperatures, use of iron covers or frequent network reconnections can affect battery life.
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Reference nos. and dimensions:
| Ref. no. | DN mm |
Communication |
H3 mm |
D mm |
F mm |
Theoretical weight/kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3004-100-001-000 | 50-200 | LORA | 58 | 101 | 32.5 | 0.2 |
| 3004-100-005-000 | 50-200 | NB-IOT | 58 | 101 | 32.5 | 0.2 |
Components
| 1. | Position indicator | ASA plastic Luran S 778T |
| 2. | ASA plastic Luran S 778T |
