Alfa Laval Decanter Control System
Control system for decanter centrifuges
The Alfa Laval decanter control system is the standard control system offering for Alfa Laval decanter centrifuges.
Applications
The Alfa Laval decanter control system has been developed
to be an integral part of the dewatering and separation
prcesses and used across a broad spectrum of industries,
such as water, waste, food, energy and chemical industries.
Benefits
• Maximum uptime due to optimal decanter control.
• Fast access to available spare parts through the Alfa Laval
global service network.
• Improved troubleshooting efficiency due to easy-to-under-
stand notifications and alerts.
• No external programming software or cables are required
to interact with the system. All updates and service are
completed on site using a USB and the human-machine
interface (HMI) touchscreen.
• Continuous software updates provide fast access to new
and improved features.
Design
The Alfa Laval decanter control system is an integral
component of every Alfa Laval decanter centrifuge. With
an intuitive­approach to usability, Alfa Laval control s­ ystem
­provides users with quick and easy access and control of
all decanter operating parameters via the HMI.
To ensure optimal decanter control, the system comes with
advanced control algorithms that Alfa Laval has developed,
tested and continuously improved over the past 20 years.
All critical decanter parameters are pre-tested and configured
in the factory, based on the decanter’s physical parameters,
including bowl size, gearbox and maximum bowl speed.
This saves time during commissioning, enabling more time
to be spent on optimizing the decanter for a particular
application­.
The Alfa Laval decanter control system is designed to inte-
grate seamlessly with the control system of any plant. It
also shares the same standard hardware and operability
with c
­ ontrol systems­across the Alfa Laval product range.
This ensures serviceability of the highest order as well as Hardware
ease of use for operators already familiar with the Alfa Laval • Multi-functional touchscreen
­control system. • Feed pump control I/O
• Additive pump control I/O
Convenient onscreen reminders alert operators whenever • Temperature and vibration sensors and I/O
service­, including routine greasing and lubrication, is required. • ABB ACS 880 variable frequency drive (VFD)
Flexibility and scalability are key design components of the
Alfa Laval control system, which makes it easy to add or Options
remove options as required. There are two versions of the • Remote communications
control system: Basic and Plus. – Modbus TCP/IP
– Allen Bradley Ethernet IP
Software – Profinet
• Access-level controlled parameters and functions – Profibus DP
• Onscreen I/O diagnostic­s • Temperature and vibration monitoring
• HMI preconfigured for 19 different languages • Power-loss ride-through
• Complete service functionality • Scroll-out solids during power loss
• Extraction of historical trend data for offline analysis • Control module for other VFD brands
• Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) control
• High-speed and low-speed flush control
• Parameter and data backup with USB key/USB stick

Hardware Basic Plus

HMI type 7" 15.6"
Controller type Compact I/O slice system Compact I/O slice system

External communication
Bus communication with Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus DP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus DP,
customer system Allen Bradley Ethernet IP, Profinet Allen Bradley Ethernet IP, Profinet
Hardwired communication with Limited Yes (via optional analog
customer system and digital modules)

Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) functionality No Yes (via optional CIP module)

Variable frequency drive (VFD)

Fully integrated VFD type ABB ASC 880 (ASC 800) ABB ASC 880 (ASC 800)
Support for other VFD type Yes (via optional hardware Yes (via optional hardware
VFD module) VFD module)

Mounting options
Mounting of I/O module Decanter frame or VFD cabinet Decanter frame or VFD cabinet
or remote mounting or remote mounting
Controller mounting Decanter frame or VFD cabinet Decanter frame or VFD cabinet
or remote mounting or remote mounting

Auxiliary equipment I/O

Feed, additive, and dilution water control No Yes (via optional process module)
Feed pump interlock Yes Yes
Additive pump interlock Yes Yes
Diverter gate or inclined conveyor control Yes Yes
Cake conveyor interlock Yes Yes

Temperature measurement
Temperature sensors Optional Yes
All critical decanter parameters are pre-tested and configured
in the factory, based on the decanter’s physical parameters,
including bowl size, gearbox and maximum bowl speed.

Integrated service timers alert users when complete check,

inspection, and maintenance of the decanter is required.

Hardware Basic Plus

Vibration measurement
Vibration monitor Optional No
(mounted on decanter frame)
Vibration measurement No Yes
(mounted on bearing housings)

Torque measurement
Load cell Optional for DD gearboxes Default on decanters with DD gearbox
VFD torque measurement Default Optional

Cover switch Optional Optional

Power loss ride through No Optional

Automatic greasing system Optional Optional

HMI
Enclosure No Optional
ATEX Zone 2 No Optional
NEMA Class 1, Div 2 No Optional

Speed sensors Yes Yes

Process control
Backpressure (Paring disc) No Yes
Automatic additive control No Yes
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Control made simple with Alfa Laval decanter control system: Easy accessible­, real-time data on decanter operation is at your fingertips.

Technical data (controller)

Processor type ATOM™ E620T
Clock frequency 0.6 GHz
Standard memory, RAM 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM
User RAM 1 MB SRAM
Temperature, operation –25°C min. to +60°C max. (–13°F min. to +140°F max.)
Vibration 9 Hz to 200 Hz 1.0 g
Relative humidity, operation 5 to 95%, non-condensing
Certifications CE, cULus, Atex Zone 2, KC, GL, GOST-R

Technical data (HMI panel) Basic Plus

Display size 7" 15.6"
Resolution 800 x 480 1920 x 1080
Brightness 300 cd/m²  400 cd/m² 
Processor ARM Cortex A9, Dual core Intel Atom E3845 1.91 GHz, Quad core
Ratio 15:09 16:09
Measure 197 x 140 x 42.2 mm 414 x 258.5 x 58.7 mm
Material Front: Glass and coated aluminium Coated aluminium
Back: Luran S
Operating temperature –20°C to +60°C Typical: –10°C to +50°C
Worst case: –10°C to +45°C
Operating temperature 0% to 90% RH non-condensing at 10% to 90% RH non-condensing at
–20°C to +60°C –10°C to +40°C (up to +50°C with derating)
IP class (protection) Front: IP65, Back: IP20 Front: IP65, Back: IP20

Certifications
CE Yes Yes
UL In preparation cULus E115267, Industrial control equipment
ATEX/HazLoc No cULus HazLoc E180196, Industrial control
Alfa Laval is a trademark registered and owned by Alfa Laval Corporate AB.
equipment for hazardous locations
Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, T4
Maritime Planned Q1 2018 Planned Q3 2017

Alfa Laval reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification.

How to contact Alfa Laval

Up-to-date Alfa Laval contact
details for all countries are
always available on our website
at www.alfalaval.com
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