Alfa Laval IndiTop

Sensing and control

Introduction
The Alfa Laval IndiTop is a digital valve indication unit that
offers reliable, cost-effective operation and standard
functionality for automated sensing of hygienic
valves. The IndiTop provides real-time information about valve
operating status 24/7 while boosting productivity and securing
traceability.

Application
The IndiTop is designed to sense and indicate the fluid
handling process in hygienic applications across the dairy,
food, beverage, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and many
other industries.

Benefits
• Reliable and accurate valve sensing
• Proven and inherently safe design
• Streamlined and compact design
• Watertight design
• Easy to operate

Standard design
The IndiTop valve sensing unit consists of a proven no-touch,
the current valve position, sensor chips inside the sensor
set-and-forget sensor system with light-emitting diodes
board calculate the angle between the axial magnetic field
(LEDs) and an encapsulated cable for connection to any
produced by an indication pin mounted on the valve stem.
programmable logic controller (PLC) system with a digital
interface. It fits on all Alfa Laval hygienic valves; no adapter is Each indication unit fits all Alfa Laval hygienic valves and
required. provides a tolerance band for valves to prevent product
failure. This indication unit also eliminates the need to readjust
Installation is straightforward. No special expertise or tools are
the sensors and boosts productivity.
required. To initiate manual setup, simply press the keypad
pushbuttons to startup sequence. Or set up the indication LEDs conveniently display the main valve positions, setup and
unit without the keypad using the optional remote-control wire local fault indication on the indication unit.
function in combination with the PLC system.
Certificates
Working principle
The Alfa Laval IndiTop is an automated indication
unit that does not require the use of any solenoid
valve. It transmits the status and condition of the valve
position to any PLC system using one of two electrical
feedback signals—either DC/AC or PNP/NPN. LEDs display
the current main valve position and on/off power status at all
times.

The sensor system accurately detects valve stem movement,

the position of the valve at any given time, with an accuracy of
± 1mm through the use of microchip sensors. To locate
TECHNICAL DATA
Communication
Interface: Digital PNP/NPN
Supply voltage: 8-30 VDC/VAC

Sensor board
Max current consumption: 45mA
Feedback signal #1: De-energized valve
Feedback signal #2: Energized valve
Valve tolerance band options: 1
Default tolerance band: ± 5 mm
Sensor accuracy: ± 1 mm
Stroke length: 0.1 - 80 mm

PHYSICAL DATA
Materials
Steel parts: Stainless steel and Brass
Plastic parts: Black Nylon PA 6, SEBS and POM

Environment
Working temperature: -20 °C to +85 °C
Protection class: IP66 and IP67

Cable connection
5 m option: 6 wire, ø5 mm (AWG26)
10 m option: 6 wire, ø5 mm (AWG26)
0.5 m with plug option: M12 plug, incl. M12 socket

The IndiTop has Patented Sensor System, Registered Design and Registered Trademark owned by Alfa Laval

Options
• Cable configuration

Accessories
• Threaded plate for indication pin on SRC, SMP-BC and i-SSV valves
• Adaptor for Unique SSSV valves

Compatible actuators
SBV Yes Unique SSV Yes
Koltek Yes Unique SSV aseptic Yes
LKLA-T Yes Unique SSV long stroke No
ARC Yes SMP valves Yes
SRC Yes Unique Mixproof (U/L seat lift) No
SRC long stroke No

Dimensions (mm)

POWER

SP1
150.5 mm (5.93”)

SP2

NERGIZ
-E
DE

ED

SP1

RGIZE
NE
D
E

SP2

SETUP

ENTER

2056-0000
87 mm (3.43”)
Electrical connection
The fixed cable consists of 6 wires. For standard 2 feedbacks not using the remote setup features only 4 wires need to be
connected to external systems (Red/Black/Green/Yellow). Brown is always connected to either Red (PNP) or Black (NPN)
depending on whether PNP or NPN is required. The orange wire must be connected to Red if the remote setup feature is not
used.

Digital Interface
Connection
Wires
Power supply Supply L+/L1 Red
Supply L-/N Black
Green SP1 (De-energized
valve) PLC input signals
Yellow SP2 (Energized valve)
Brown PNP (L+) / NPN (L-) Output polarity as PNP / NPN
PLC output Remote setup signal Orange

Connecting as PNP Connecting as NPN

Red L+/L1 Red L+/L1

A
Black L-/N Black L-/N
B
Brown PNP Brown NPN
20560001

A. Brown connected with Red wire on external screw terminals if PNP polarity

B. Brown connected with Black wire on external screw terminals if NPN polarity

Cable wire connections M12 plug - PIN connections

Red L+/L1 PIN 1 Black L-/N
Black L-/N PIN 2 Yellow SP2 (Energized valve )
Green SP1 (De-energized valve) 1 2
PIN 3 Green SP1 (De-energized valve)
5
Yellow SP2 (Energized valve) PIN 4 Red L+/L1, 8-30V AC/DC
4 3
Brown PNP (L+) / NPN (L-) M12 Plug PNP (L+) PIN 4
Remote setup signal 20560002 Internal wire connections Brown NPN (L-) PIN 1
Orange If not used - connect to L+/L1 PIN 5 Orange Remote setup signal
If not used - connect to L+/L1

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