For over fifty years, the Rotork IQ range has set the global standard for intelligent electric valve actuation. Now in its third generation (IQ3), it continues to lead the industry by combining rugged, reliable mechanics with advanced digital connectivity and asset management capabilities . Designed for the most demanding environments, the IQ range offers an unrivalled solution for the control and automation of valves, penstocks, and gates across oil and gas, power, water, and industrial process industries .
The IQ actuator is built to survive and thrive in the toughest conditions, ensuring continuous operation and peace of mind.
Double-Sealed & Permanently Protected: The IP66/IP68 (20m for 10 days) double-sealed enclosure is universal across all models, including explosion-proof variants. This design ensures watertight integrity and temporary submersion protection, safeguarding internal electronics even before the terminal cover is secured .
Continuous Position Tracking: A patented, redundant absolute encoder tracks valve position mechanically at all times—even during a power outage or manual handwheel operation. With only four moving parts and the ability to measure up to 8,000 output turns, it provides exceptional reliability and resolution .
Robust Mechanical Design: Features include oil-bath lubrication for extended life, sealed-for-life drive bush bearings, and a "hammer-blow" facility to free sticking valves. Detachable thrust bases allow for easy valve removal without disturbing actuator settings .
Eliminate the risks and complexity associated with opening electrical covers in hazardous or harsh environments.
Infrared & Bluetooth® Wireless Communication: All setup, configuration, and commissioning are performed wirelessly using a hand-held setting tool. A secure two-step handshake pairs the tool with the actuator via Bluetooth® after an initial infrared check, ensuring security is maintained .
Intuitive User Interface: A large, backlit, multi-lingual graphical display provides the focus for all interactions. A combination of segment and dot-matrix screens deliver real-time data, valve status, torque profiles, and diagnostic information. Four selectable "Home-screens" offer quick views of operational status .
Powered When It Matters: An internal, long-life battery supports the display, data logging, and indication relays during a mains power failure, allowing for full configuration and status checks even without external power .
Move from reactive maintenance to proactive process optimization with comprehensive diagnostic capabilities.
On-Screen Data Analysis: View real-time torque profiles, valve usage graphs, and event logs directly on the actuator"s display. This "window into the process" enables immediate on-site analysis .
Insight2 Diagnostic Software: Securely download detailed, time-stamped operational data via the Bluetooth® Setting Tool Pro to a PC. Rotork"s free Insight2 software analyzes trends, motor starts, and torque signatures to predict valve maintenance needs, eliminating unplanned downtime and unnecessary maintenance .
Data Logging: Logs operational events, alarms, and service records to provide a complete history of the valve and actuator performance .
The IQ range is designed to meet the specific demands of any application, from simple on/off isolation to precise regulating duties.
Extensive Product Range:
IQ Multi-turn: Direct drive torque from 10 to 3,000 Nm .
IQT Part-turn: Direct drive torque from 50 to 3,000 Nm for quarter-turn valves .
High-Thrust/High-Torque: With optional gearboxes, multi-turn torque up to 44,000 Nm, part-turn torque up to 827,000 Nm, and linear thrust up to 112 kN .
IQ3H High-Speed: Optimized epicyclic gearing for fast operation on applications like meter provers .
Multiple Power Supply Options: Available in 3-phase, 1-phase, and DC power variants to suit global installations .
Seamless Connectivity: Fully compatible with all leading fieldbus networks (Profibus®, Foundation Fieldbus®, HART®, DeviceNet®) as well as Rotork"s own Pakscan wired and wireless digital control systems .
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Enclosure Protection | IP66/IP68 (20 metres for 10 days) |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +70°C (Watertight) / -20°C to +70°C (ATEX/IECEx) |
| Position Sensing | Patented Absolute Encoder, 0.1% resolution, 8000 turn capacity |
| Motor | Low-inertia squirrel cage, Class F insulation, thermostat protection |
| Torque Measurement | Adjustable electronic torque sensing (40% to 100% of rated) |
| Manual Override | Padlockable declutchable handwheel, non-rotating during motor operation |
| Safety Certification | Suitable for SIL2/3 safety-related systems |
Conclusion
The Rotork IQ range represents the pinnacle of intelligent valve actuation. By combining absolute positional integrity, non-intrusive wireless communication, and powerful predictive diagnostics within a robust, double-sealed enclosure, it provides the ultimate solution for improving plant efficiency, safety, and reliability over the entire lifecycle of your asset.
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