REMOTELY CONTROLLED VALVE
A remotely controlled valve includes an electric motor and transmission for moving a valve stem or valve actuator. The operation of the motor may be controlled by a first input for power and analog signals. The valve is also provided with a programmable logic controller and a wireless module for receiving wireless control signals for controlling the operation of the motor which moves the valve stem or a valve actuator in a desired manner.
1 . A remotely controlled valve comprising:
a.) a housing including a central section, a top portion and a bottom portion,
b.) a motor and transmission positioned within the housing,
c.) a valve body connected to the housing and including an inlet and outlet, and a valve actuator connected to the transmission,
d.) a first power and analog signal input, and
e.) a programmable logic controller connected to the motor and controlling the operation of the motor.
2 . A remotely controlled valve as claimed in claim 1 further including a wireless module connected to the programmable logic controller for receiving wireless data to control the movement of the valve actuator.
3 . A remotely controlled valve as claimed in claim 1 further including a position sensor that senses the position of a shaft of the motor.
4 . A remotely controlled valve as claimed in claim 2 wherein the top portion of the housing includes a plastic insert above the wireless module.
5 . A remotely controlled valve as claimed in claim 1 wherein the programmable logic controller is preprogrammed with wireless protocols.
6 . A remotely controlled valve comprising:
a) a housing including a central section, a top portion and a bottom portion,
b) a motor and transmission positioned within the housing,
c) a valve body connected to the housing and including an inlet and outlet, and valve actuator connected to the transmission,
d) a first power and analog signal input,
e) a programmable logic controller connected to the motor and controlling the operation of the motor and
f) a wireless input module connected to the programmable logic controller.