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Specifications needs to be confirmed for purchasing a motorized ball valve Motorized Ball Valve is mainly Composed Of An Electric Motor Actuator On The Top And A Ball Valve At The Bottom. The Electric Ball Valve Actuators Contains A Motor Rotates At High Speed After Powered On, It Outputs Low Rotary Torque Which Is Converted To Low Speed High Rotary Torque To Drives The Valve Open/Close. So based on how it works, motorized ball valve is also Searched As electric ball valve, Electrically Actuated Ball Valve, Motorised Ball Valve, electric actuator valve, motorized operated valve, motorvalve, mov valve, since it is mainly use for water control, it is also called electric valve for water, electric water valve.When purchasing an electric ball valve, it can be intimidating to decide all the specifications all at once. Below form should help to simplify the process. The specifications of the ball valve - a.the size, b. 2 way or 3 way motorized ball valve, c. BSP thread or NPT thread which depends on the system you are going to install the electric ball valve - seem quite obvious, which makes it an easier start. d. The material of the ball valve depends on the medium that goes through the ball valve and its temperature. This article - https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/pvc-brass-stainless-or-carbon-steel - details the property of stainless steel valve, brass valve and PVC plastic valve, which should be helpful if you need help deciding the material of the ball valve. And please note that if the electric valve is for drinking water, stainless steel ball valve should be used, because it passes the NSF61 test.While the specifications of the electric ball valve actuator - e.the voltage, f. wiring - also depends on the system or equipment the motorized ball valve is installed. To choose the wiring might be a little complicated, there are 5 basic wiring for option. Click to check the wiring diagram. Please note we can also add position feedback wiring to OP01-OP04 wiring. If manual operation is needed when there is no power supply, then j. manual override should be added-on.

How to set up a LoRaWAN electric motorized ball valve project? FH-L Series Lorawan/Lora Wireless Control Motorized Ball Valve - An All-In-One Battery Operated Valve Is Designed To Be Controlled On A Network Server Platform With LoRaWAN Communication. From the platform, the Open/Close Instruction Could Be Sent to The Valve through gateway, then The Valve Will Excute The Instruction On A Set Frequecncy, such As Every 24 Hours. And The Ball Valve Sends Back Data (Valve Status Or Operation History Etc.) To Platform On the same Frequecncy also Through the Gateway. Controlling ball valve by LoRaWAN Technology enables Centralized Water Management From A Platform, Suitable For Automatic Remote Fluid Control For A Variety Of Scenarios, Such As Condominium Water Management System, Smart Water Measuring System, Municipality Water Supply System, Irrigation System Etc.Below is some general information about how to set up a LoRaWAN ball valve project. Preparing for the LoRaWAN Project To embark on a LoRaWAN ball valve project, you will require a LoRaWAN gateway, a LoRaWAN ball valve, and software for managing the network and processing data.LoRaWAN ball valve: It sends out data (status of the ball valve and its operation history etc.) to gateway and executing operations (normally open/close) based on received instructions from gateway. It communicates with the gateway using the LoRaWAN protocol.Gateway: The gateway is a crucial component that bridges communication between end-devices and the network server. It receives and sends data packets to and from end-devices, LoRaWAN ball valve in this case.Software and Tools: You will need software for managing the LoRaWAN network and processing the collected data and sending out instructions to ball valve through gateway.  Setting Up the Environment Set up the environment by starting configuring the LoRaWAN gateway according to the manufacturer's instructions. This may involve setting up the network connection, specifying the frequency band, and ensuring that the gateway is connected to the network server.There are also many different network service platforms to choose from, such as The Things Network, Tencent Cloud IoT Platform, AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN, etc.The Things Network is a very well-known network server provider in the LoRaWAN industry, especially for developers. They operate a good developer community that attracts many developers to use their platform to build their own private network servers.ChirpStack is an open-source network server that provides rich application APIs. It can be deployed on a user's own server and used for commercial purposes. Registering and activating terminal devices: Registering LoRaWAN ball valve on the network server involves specifying the device's unique identifier (DevEUI) and security key. The network server uses this information to authenticate and encrypt communication with the valve. Setting up the application server: Ensure that the application server is configured to receive and process data from terminal devices. This involves specifying data formats and setting up any required integrations with other systems.Data can be integrated into existing data management systems or IoT platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Thingspeak. These IoT platforms allow you to aggregate, visualize, and analyze real-time data streams in the cloud, making it more convenient to observe data and control devices on both PCs and smartphones. Test application: Conduct a controlled-environment test of the terminal device application to ensure it runs as expected. Verify that data has been transmitted to the gateway and received by the application server. Deploy the application: After successful testing, deploy the terminal device application to the target location. Monitor the system and ensure proper transmission and processing of data.

Motorized Ball Valve Is Mainly Composed Of An Electric Motor Actuator On The Top And A Ball Valve At The Bottom. The Electric Ball Valve Actuators Contains A Motor Rotates At High Speed After Powered On, It Outputs Low Rotary Torque Which Is Converted To Low Speed High Rotary Torque To Drives The Valve Open/Close. So Based On How It Works, Motorized Ball Valve Is Also Searched As Electric Ball Valve, Electrically Actuated Ball Valve, Motorised Ball Valve, Electric Actuator Valve, Motorized Operated Valve, Motorvalve, Mov Valve, Since It Is Mainly Use For Water Control, It Is Also Called Electric Valve For Water, Electric Water Valve.We have multiple wirings for all kinds of systems, equipments such as smart home, water treatment project, smart water measuring system, water supply and drainage system, fire sprinkler system, irrigation system, recreational vehicle (RV), trailer home, sprinkler truck, HVAC system etc., where automatic remote fluid control is needed. Below are 5 most basic wiring,  ball valve status feedback wires could also be added to OP01, OP02, OP03, OP04. OP01 wiring - 2 wires, reverse polarity  1. Connects red wire to positive pole,  black wire to negative pole, the electric ball valve opens. 2. Reverse polarity, the elelctriv ball valve closes.※ Once in position, there will be no power consumption.※ In case of power loss, valve will remain in its current state.※ Voltage of power supply for option：5V DC/12V DC/9-35V DC※  A DPDT switch is suggested for a simple set up. OP02 wiring - 3 wires, 2 wire control 1. Connects red wire to positive pole, black wire to negative pole, the ball valve opens. 2. Connects green wire to positive pole, black wire to negative pole, the ball valve closes.※ Once in position, there will be no power consumption.※ In case of power loss, valve will remain in its current state.※ Voltage of power supply for option：5V DC/9-35V DC/220V AC※  A SPDT switch is suggested for a simple set up. OP03 wiring - 3 wires, 1 wire control 1. Connects red wire and green wire to positive pole, black wire to negative pole, the ball valve opens. 2. Disconnects green wire, the ball valve closes.※ Once in position, there will be no power consumption.※ In case of power loss, valve will remain in its current state.※ Voltage of power supply for option：5V DC/9-24V ADC/220V AC※  A on/off switch can be installed in line with green wire for a simple set up. OP04 wiring - 2 wires，auto return / fail safe 1. Connects red wire to positive pole,  black wire to negative pole, the ball valve opens (the ball valve is normally closed by default). 2. Disconnect either wire (the circuit is open), there is no power supply to the ball valve, the ball valve closes.※ Once in position, there is a nominal power consumption to keep the capacitor charged.※ In case of power loss, valve will return to its normal position, which is closed by default. If normally open ball valve is needed, please let us know when place an order.※ Voltage of power supply for option：5V DC/9-24V ADC/110-230V AC※  A on/off switch can be installed in line with red wire for a simple set up.  OP05 wiring - 5 wires，with valve position feedback 1. There should be 2 power supply, one for electric ball valve actuator - red wire to positive pole,  black wire to negative pole; another one for customer’s position indication devices - the green wire outputting fully-open signal connects to one device, the yellow wire outputting fully-closed signal connects to another device, and the devices both should be connected to the positive pole of the power supply, and the white wire of the electric ball valve actuator connects to negative pole of the power supply, there conforms a closed circuit. The valve opens, the open position indication device receives the fully-open signal, will light up if lights are used as position indication devices.2. Reverse polarity, the ball valve closes, the close position indication device receives the fully-closed signal, will light up if lights are used as position indication devices.※ Once in position, there will be no power consumption for electric ball valve, nomial power consumption for position indication devices.※ In case of power loss, valve will remain in its current state.※ Voltage of power supply for option：5V DC/12V DC/24V DC※  A DPDT switch is suggested for a simple set up.  

In what cases, electric actuator ball valve works better than solenoid valve? 1. If the medium has particle or debris, electric actuator ball valve works better than solenoid valve. Because ball valve don't seal with a diaphragm like the solenoid valve, they can handle more particulates or the random debris.2. If the valve needs to be changed from their normally position and stay in that position for quite a long time, electric actuator ball valve works better than solenoid valve. Because the solenoid valve needs to continuously draw power to hold the valve in position, the heat building up within the coils, burning out the valve if left in the on position for too long. While for most electric actuator ball valve, it does not need power to hold in a place, and it is not prone to burning out like solenoids.3. If water hammer is to avoided， electric actuator ball valve works better than solenoid valve. . Even though electric ball valve have a great Cv valve and continue working at a high flow rate, it needs a longer time to gradually open/close to a full position, so the liquid or gas does not come to an abrupt and sudden stop.4. actuator ball valves often come with a manual override feature, allowing for manual control of the valve in case of power failure or emergency situations. This provides additional flexibility and control, which may be advantageous in certain scenarios.5. If the valve needs to be integrated into automation systems through multiple devices like PCs and even Raspberry Pis, electric actuator ball valve is probably a better choice. Because mostly it have more control wiring options, and signal feedback is available.6. When reducing the cost and time for maintenance is considerably important, electric actuator ball valve works better than solenoid valve. Because electric ball valves typically is more durable and it require less maintenance than solenoid valves across their entire lifetime.7. When manual control is essential, electric actuator ball valve probably is a better choice than solenoid valve. Because electric actuator ball valves often come with a manual override feature, allowing for manual control of the valve in case of power failure or emergency situations. This provides additional flexibility and control, which may be advantageous in certain scenarios. It is important to consider the specific requirements of your application and consult with industry experts or valve manufacturers to determine the most suitable option between electric actuator ball valves and solenoid valves.And in this article, some of the end users shared how electric motor ball valve works better for their application: https://www.flomarvel-valve.com/case-detail/What-is-the-difference-between-electric-motorized-actuator-ball-valve-and-solenoid-valve_581.htm