Neles ND9000 is designed to operate on every control valve actuator and in all industry areas. ND9000 is a smart, reliable and future-proof positioner with life-time support. Its superior design features and unique diagnostics provide a solid foundation for performance optimization and proactive maintenance.
Product reliability
Designed to operate in harsh environmental conditions
Rugged modular design
Maintenance free operation
Total cost of ownership
Low energy and air consumption
Future proof design allows further options at a reduced cost
Minimizes spare part inventory
Easy installation and configuration
Same device can be used for linear and rotary valves, double and single-acting actuators
Simple fast calibration and configuration
Minimized process variability
Excellent dynamic and static control performance
Fast response
Accurate internal measurements
· Benchmark control performance on rotary and linear valves
· Superior diagnostics and data storage capabilities
· Local and remote configuration
· Easy interpretation of diagnostics data
· Efficient mounting program for all types of actuators
· Low power consumption
· Available for HART, PROFIBUS-PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus networks
· Reliable and robust design
· Device self diagnostics
· SIL 2 approved device
· On-line, performance and communication diagnostics
· Hot swap support: possibility to install also on valves that are in process with 1-point calibration feature
· ND9000 can be integrated with all major DCS systems
· Mounting kits for any 3rd party actuators
· Remote mounting
· Marine approved
Specification | ND9000H (HART Standard Version) | ND9000P (PROFIBUS PA Version) | ND9000F (FOUNDATION Fieldbus Version) |
Product Model | Metso Neles ND9000H Intelligent Valve Controller | Metso Neles ND9000P PROFIBUS PA Intelligent Valve Controller | Metso Neles ND9000F FOUNDATION Fieldbus Intelligent Valve Controller |
Core Communication Protocol | HART 6/7 (FSK over 4-20mA two-wire loop) | PROFIBUS PA (IEC 61158-2) | FOUNDATION Fieldbus (FF) H1 (IEC 61158-2) |
Input Control Signal | 4–20 mA DC, two-wire loop-powered; configurable split-range operation; minimum signal: 3.6 mA | 9–32 VDC bus-powered; PROFIBUS PA digital setpoint input; configurable split-range operation | 9–32 VDC bus-powered; FOUNDATION Fieldbus digital setpoint input; configurable split-range operation |
Input Resistance | 485 Ω typical at 20 mA DC | 17.2 mA max basic current | 17.2 mA max basic current |
Output Signal | Pneumatic output to actuator; HART digital communication; optional 4-20 mA valve position feedback output | Pneumatic output to actuator; PROFIBUS PA digital communication | Pneumatic output to actuator; FOUNDATION Fieldbus digital communication |
Applicable Actuators | Pneumatic single-acting & double-acting, linear and rotary motion actuators; compliant with VDI/VDE 3845 and IEC 60534-6 international standards | Pneumatic single-acting & double-acting, linear and rotary motion actuators; compliant with VDI/VDE 3845 and IEC 60534-6 international standards | Pneumatic single-acting & double-acting, linear and rotary motion actuators; compliant with VDI/VDE 3845 and IEC 60534-6 international standards |
Valve Travel Range | Linear: 10–120 mm (0.4–4.7 in); Rotary: 45–95°, measurement range up to 110° with freely rotating feedback shaft | Linear: 10–120 mm (0.4–4.7 in); Rotary: 45–95°, measurement range up to 110° with freely rotating feedback shaft | Linear: 10–120 mm (0.4–4.7 in); Rotary: 45–95°, measurement range up to 110° with freely rotating feedback shaft |
Positioning Accuracy | ±0.1% of Full Scale (F.S.) | ±0.1% of Full Scale (F.S.) | ±0.1% of Full Scale (F.S.) |
Repeatability | ≤0.2% of Full Scale (F.S.) | ≤0.2% of Full Scale (F.S.) | ≤0.2% of Full Scale (F.S.) |
Hysteresis | ≤0.5% of Full Scale (F.S.) | ≤0.5% of Full Scale (F.S.) | ≤0.5% of Full Scale (F.S.) |
Dead Band | ≤0.1% of Full Scale (F.S.) | ≤0.1% of Full Scale (F.S.) | ≤0.1% of Full Scale (F.S.) |
Configurable Flow Characteristics | Linear, Equal Percentage (EQ%), Quick Opening, custom user-defined characteristics | Linear, Equal Percentage (EQ%), Quick Opening, custom user-defined characteristics | Linear, Equal Percentage (EQ%), Quick Opening, custom user-defined characteristics |
Supply Air Pressure Range | 140 kPa to 800 kPa (1.4 bar to 8 bar / 20 psi to 115 psi) | 140 kPa to 800 kPa (1.4 bar to 8 bar / 20 psi to 115 psi) | 140 kPa to 800 kPa (1.4 bar to 8 bar / 20 psi to 115 psi) |
Steady-State Air Consumption | <0.6 Nm³/h (0.35 scfm) at 400 kPa supply pressure for standard spool valves | <0.6 Nm³/h (0.35 scfm) at 400 kPa supply pressure for standard spool valves | <0.6 Nm³/h (0.35 scfm) at 400 kPa supply pressure for standard spool valves |
Maximum Air Delivery Flowrate | 5.5 Nm³/h (3.3 scfm) for spool valve 2; 12 Nm³/h (7.1 scfm) for spool valve 3; 38 Nm³/h (22.4 scfm) for spool valve 6 at 400 kPa supply pressure | 5.5 Nm³/h (3.3 scfm) for spool valve 2; 12 Nm³/h (7.1 scfm) for spool valve 3; 38 Nm³/h (22.4 scfm) for spool valve 6 at 400 kPa supply pressure | 5.5 Nm³/h (3.3 scfm) for spool valve 2; 12 Nm³/h (7.1 scfm) for spool valve 3; 38 Nm³/h (22.4 scfm) for spool valve 6 at 400 kPa supply pressure |
Air Connections | 1/4 NPT internal thread (standard); optional Rc1/4 | 1/4 NPT internal thread (standard); optional Rc1/4 | 1/4 NPT internal thread (standard); optional Rc1/4 |
Electrical Connections | M20×1.5 internal thread (standard); optional 1/2 NPT | M20×1.5 internal thread (standard); optional 1/2 NPT | M20×1.5 internal thread (standard); optional 1/2 NPT |
Enclosure Protection Rating | IP66, NEMA Type 4X | IP66, NEMA Type 4X | IP66, NEMA Type 4X |
Ambient Temperature Range | Standard: -40 °C to +85 °C; Optional Arctic version: -53 °C to +85 °C | Standard: -40 °C to +85 °C; Optional Arctic version: -53 °C to +85 °C | Standard: -40 °C to +85 °C; Optional Arctic version: -53 °C to +85 °C |
Ambient Humidity Range | 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) | 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) | 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
Explosion Protection Rating | Standard: Intrinsic Safety (Ex ia IIC T4/T5/T6 Ga); Optional: Flameproof (Ex d IIC T4/T5/T6 Gb), Non-incendive (Ex nA IIC T4/T5/T6 Gc) | Standard: Intrinsic Safety (Ex ia IIC T4/T5/T6 Ga); Optional: Flameproof (Ex d IIC T4/T5/T6 Gb), Non-incendive (Ex nA IIC T4/T5/T6 Gc) | Standard: Intrinsic Safety (Ex ia IIC T4/T5/T6 Ga); Optional: Flameproof (Ex d IIC T4/T5/T6 Gb), Non-incendive (Ex nA IIC T4/T5/T6 Gc) |
Core Control & Diagnostic Functions | Auto-calibration, adaptive control parameter self-tuning, advanced valve health diagnostics, local backlit LCD operation panel, bidirectional position measurement, selectable fail-safe (open/close) / fail-freeze function, Partial Stroke Test (PST) capability, valve signature analysis, cycle counting, travel histogram, stick-slip detection, self-diagnostics, online diagnostics, performance diagnostics, communication diagnostics | Auto-calibration, adaptive control parameter self-tuning, advanced valve health diagnostics, local backlit LCD operation panel, bidirectional position measurement, selectable fail-safe (open/close) / fail-freeze function, PST capability, valve signature analysis, native PROFIBUS PA function block integration, full diagnostic suite | Auto-calibration, adaptive control parameter self-tuning, full-function valve health diagnostics, local backlit LCD operation panel, bidirectional position measurement, selectable fail-safe (open/close) / fail-freeze function, PST capability, valve signature analysis, native FOUNDATION Fieldbus function block integration, full diagnostic suite |
Configuration Tools | HART Communicator (Model 375/475), Metso FieldCare™ Software | PROFIBUS PA Configuration Tool, Metso FieldCare™ Software | FOUNDATION Fieldbus Configuration Tool, Metso FieldCare™ Software |
Key Global Approvals & Certifications | CE, ATEX, IECEx, FM, CSA, CCC, SIL 2 (IEC 61508) by TÜV, HART Certified | CE, ATEX, IECEx, FM, CSA, CCC, SIL 2 (IEC 61508) by TÜV, PROFIBUS PA Certified | CE, ATEX, IECEx, FM, CSA, CCC, SIL 2 (IEC 61508) by TÜV, FOUNDATION Fieldbus Certified |
Typical Applications | General industrial process control, water & wastewater treatment, thermal power plants, standard chemical processes, oil & gas midstream/downstream, food & beverage, pharmaceutical industry | Large-scale industrial automation systems with PROFIBUS PA network, integrated process plants, high-end process control | High-end industrial automation systems with FOUNDATION Fieldbus network, precision process control, digital plant applications |
Packaging & Shipping
Packaging: Original box
Esito (weifang) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in industrial automation instrument development, production and sales, technical services, and supporting equipment supply of specialized companies. The main products are flow meters, level meters, temperature meters, pressure meters, electrical meters, thermal intelligent meters, programmable controllers (PLC), DCS distributed control systems, and eight series of more than 1,000 specifications. Its products and technologies are widely used in electric power, metallurgy, petrochemicals, environmental protection, plastics, food, printing, tobacco, textile, dyeing, and other fields.
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