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The compact electro-pneumatic pressure regulators of the ITV#-IL series from SMC are now available with IO-Link and are suitable for many Industry 4.0 applications thanks to their high level of automation. (Photo: SMC Deutschland GmbH)

Stepless pressure control using electrical signals is performed by highly precise controllers in industries such as automotive, life sciences, or food and packaging industries. Accurate and thus safe process monitoring is enabled by the electro-pneumatic pressure regulators of the ITV#-IL series from SMC, which, with extended features via IO-Link, allow connection to higher-level control systems — and thanks to high automation levels and compact design, are well suited for numerous Industry 4.0 applications.

Whether in machine and tool manufacturing, food and packaging industries, or laboratories: Electric pressure regulators are in demand across all sectors, especially when stepless system pressure control via higher-level control units is required — for example, with pneumatic actuators such as cylinders. To meet high demands for process safety, automation level, and efficiency, SMC offers the very compact and communication-capable electro-pneumatic pressure regulators of the ITV#-IL series, which securely monitor processes and connect via IO-Link to numerous network protocols, enable convenient remote control, and allow fast data exchange. The specialist for pneumatic and electrical automation provides technicians and engineers with a powerful and cost-efficient solution that, thanks to proven construction, ensures reliable operation and minimal failure risks and downtimes.

High control performance with low weight

The basic functions are performed precisely and reliably by the slim yet powerful pressure regulators from SMC. The ITV1000 series weighs only 350 g (max. flow 200 l/min, ANR) and is complemented by the even more powerful ITV2000 series (max. flow 1500 l/min, ANR) and ITV3000 series (max. flow 4000 l/min, ANR). Additionally, users have access to the also compact electronic vacuum regulators of the ITV209 series, available both as single units and for multi-connection plates. For all models: thanks to pressure control via electrical signals, the pressure can dynamically adapt and automatically set to the optimal value — a plus, among other things, for energy- and time-efficient and thus sustainable operation. For example, the electro-pneumatic or electrical (vacuum) regulators from SMC enable pressure regulation in pneumatic actuators — especially cylinders — as well as in standby circuits during idle times or process steps with low air demand or system pressure. And if even less space is available for installation and use, space savings and weight reduction can be further increased by using these models in a multi-connection plate.

Future-proof for Industry 4.0 applications

To enable users to keep their systems competitive and Industry 4.0-ready, the ITV#-IL series is compatible with IO-Link. Corresponding devices are marked with the abbreviation IL after the series designation (IO-Link available for electro-pneumatic regulators ITV10#0/20#0/30#0-IL and electronic vacuum regulators ITV2090-IL). The IO-Link port allows control of the regulators via various fieldbus systems, enabling users to connect to existing control systems and ensuring a high degree of automation. Thanks to the display available on IO-Link versions, regulator data can also be viewed and checked on-site. Additionally, this higher level of visualization offers an extra layer of safety: IO-Link communication allows users to check device information and monitor system status alongside pressure regulation.

Versatile use across numerous industries

Industrial automation faces increasing complexity, with customer requirements changing rapidly and demanding high variability in solutions and components used. The interaction options of the ITV#-IL series are not limited to IO-Link: other communication protocols include DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, CC-Link, and RS-232C. This pronounced communication capability, combined with precise pressure regulation and numerous model variants, offers the flexibility needed for future-oriented applications — whether in the automotive or food industries, general automation and manufacturing, or the life sciences sector.