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Double Valves for Clutch-Brake Control Function
The DM2® Series D double valve is designed to provide SAFETY for the operators and maintenance personnel working on presses.
The DM2® Series D double valve is a patented 3/2 normally closed valve (with an intermediate, lockout position) distinguished by SERPAR® Crossflow passages with poppet and spool valving on the main valve stems. This arrangement provides the valve’s outstanding flow characteristics and an integrated monitoring capability with total memory. The valve provides dynamic monitoring and dynamic memory.
Dynamic Monitoring means that all monitoring components change state on every valve cycle. Should the valve elements cycle asynchronously, the valve will exhaust downstream air and lock-out, prohibiting further operation.
Dynamic Memory within a monitoring system indicates that when a valve lock – out occurs, the valve will retain the fault information regardless of air or electrical changes. The DM 2® system can only be reset by a defined operation/procedure, and will not self-reset (turning the valve off and on) or reset when inlet air supply is removed and re-applied. Such automatic resetting would conceal potential hazards from the operator.
