Alfa Laval ThinkTop® V55 Sensing and control

Introduction

The Alfa Laval ThinkTop V55 is a slimmer, smarter, one-size-fits

all sensing and control unit for diaphragm valves used in the

pharmaceutical, biotech, and next-generation food industries.

Built on the reliable Alfa Laval ThinkTop V-series platform, this

valve control unit is trusted by dairy, food, beverage, and brewery

manufacturers worldwide for its simplified setup, live replacement

and unmatched peace of mind.

Application

ThinkTop V55 is designed for use in the biopharma industries,

dairy, food and beverage.

Benefits

A single, proven diaphragm valve sensing and control unit

• Peace of mind – optimize valve control and increase uptime

• Simplified setup and replacement – save time and money with

fast, intuitive valve configuration and replacement without

production stops

• Compact and flexible – slimmer profile fits into tight spaces,

minimizing installation footprint and maximizing plant

efficiency

• Real-time monitoring and control – choice of digital, ASI, and

Industry 4.0-based IO-Link communication platforms

• Self-diagnostic technology –prevent unplanned downtime by

monitoring valve health and performance

Working principles

The control unit offers a single sensor solution for diaphragm

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. Feedback of

valve position is provided 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.