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How do IoT actuators work?
-NB-Iot/LoRA/LoRaWAN/4G
When you install DCL IoT actuator on the pipeline, you can control a group of electronically controlled valves through IoT, thus realizing remote control and monitoring of valve clusters. The type of IoT is supported: NB-Iot, LoRA, LoRaWAN, Wifi, 4G.

Controlling DCL Actuators with the Internet of Things

- Through the actuator IoT platform, users can send opening control commands to the actuator via computer and cell phone APP. After the actuator receives the command from the IOT platform, it drives the valve to the specified opening degree.
- Based on the actuator IoT platform, monitoring and recording of key factors such as actuator valve position, torque, energization duration, regulation frequency, etc. can also be realized under safety requirements or extreme application scenarios.
- By deploying DCL Spirit Dog, it is possible to troubleshoot actuators that have been deployed with non-IoT functionality. This application is extremely useful for monitoring and troubleshooting occasional faults in actuator applications.
- If the power supply to the power line stops while the actuator is driving the valve, the actuator stops driving and the motorized valve maintains its current position.
NOTE: The above circuit diagram shows the function of a switching actuator (motorized valve) in its simplest form. In practical applications, additional protection devices such as fuses and current limiters should also be considered.
Status of motorized valves


