Launched in 2020, PROFOX follows a platform scheme. Butterfly and ball valves, gate valves or globe valves – the suitable PROFOX actuators can be produced for any of these valve types and form one single basis.

The PROFOX platform has been continuously enhanced. An Ex certified version, which considerably expands potential application options, will be showcased at the SPS. The Profinet interface, a further new feature, facilitates integration of the actuators into Industrial Ethernet systems.

The homogeneous scheme of the PROFOX actuators results in economic viability since installation, commissioning, device integration, maintenance and more follow the identical and simple concept. Commissioning is made within minutes using the AUMA Assistant App, which also allows the request and analysis of PROFOX device data. This is particularly useful to optimise device parameters for changing requirements or in case of service work.

The FOX-EYE as a clearly visible LED is the core and distinctive indication element for PROFOX. Different colours and blinking behaviour give unambiguous information on the device status. With the introduction of the explosion-proof version, the visibility of the FOX-EYE has been further optimised.

PROFOX can be integrated into traditional communication systems with binary and analogue signals but also in digitally communicating networks right through to the AUMA Cloud allowing the representation of the digital twins of PROFOX actuators.

Like all other AUMA actuators, PROFOX withstands even in the harshest of environments thanks to the excellent corrosion protection, the outstanding IP68 enclosure protection and the large ambient temperature range of –30 °C to +70 °C.

SAVEx for open-close duty and SARVEx for modulating duty are multi-turn actuators with variable speed. Due to international certifications, they may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres all around the globe.

The Profinet interface facilitates integration of the actuators in Industrial Ethernet systems.

Variable speed offers significant advantages. For any change of valve position, the optimum operating speed can be adjusted. No need to compromise between application tasks which might require both: slow operating speeds and sometimes full speed.

Variable speed for actuators has many advantages: Positioning accuracy increases, actuator and valve are more smoothly operated and specific conditions such as water hammers can be addressed with adapted operation profiles. This is implemented by a special frequency converter which caters for insensitivity to voltage and frequency variations and reduces the starting current.

At the SPS, AUMA showcases the SEVEN actuator with Profinet interface for easy integration into Industrial Ethernet.

The robust design of the SEVEN actuators makes them extremely resistant to environmental impacts (standard corrosivity category C5, IP67, double sealed enclosure protection is also ensured during commissioning) and can be further enhanced as an option. Due to the housing design and its materials, a high corrosion resistance and thus an utmost resilience against environment impacts are inherent in the SEVEN actuator. Standard enclosure protection IP67 as well as double sealed electrical connections ensure that the inside of the housing is protected against wind and harsh weather even when disconnecting or establishing the electric wiring. Additional measures will increase enclosure protection and corrosion protection even further.

The SEVEN actuator is available in three equipment variants: ECOTRON, PROFITRON and HiMod.

We at AUMA would like to achieve long-term customer satisfaction and want our actuators to reliably fulfil their tasks without failure. We attach great importance to customised advice and comprehensive service – throughout the entire product life cycle. With our service portfolio, we are your competent partner from installation and commissioning to training, maintenance, and overhaul or repair right through to global availability and supply of spare parts.

CORALINK, AUMA’s digital ecosystem, can be used to optimise the operation of AUMA actuators across the complete life cycle while increasing device availability.