StoneL - Valve Communication and Bus Networking Technology

StoneL Corporation is the leader in providing bus networking solutions and valve communication and control products for the process industries in North America. Our focus is to enable you to cut installation costs and improve process-operating performance by more effectively utilizing valve communication and bus networking technology.

StoneL utilizes two programs to deliver communication-based products to the process market. They include FieldLink (process networking solutions) and ValvePoint (valve communication and control).

StoneL FieldLink - PROCESS NETWORKING SOLUTIONS

The FieldLink program of bus networking products and related support services is designed to reliably and cost effectively link your computer control architecture and your process instrumentation together. StoneL continues to expand the FieldLink program, as bus networking evolves, with products that are uniquely suited for the demanding process environments. Through the FieldLink program, StoneL has introduced a number of new products that support most process communication protocols with special hazardous area capabilities. These products enable you to optimize protocols such as AS-Interface, Foundation Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Modbus and more with your hazardous area protection schemes. Additionally, the FieldLink program offers the application and training support services to assist you in effectively implementing these bus architectures.

The FieldLink program enables you to:

• Learn about process networking protocols
• Understand hazardous area protection concepts as they apply to bus networking
• Build an optimized process bus network architecture for your applications
• Specify a broad array of StoneL bus networking products

StoneL's FieldLink product offering includes:

• Masters/gateways and power supplies
• Bus networking enclosures
• Repeaters and power conditioners
• Drop connectors and I/O modules
• Handheld addressing units and programmers
• Cable and commissioning kits

By connecting your process using StoneL's FieldLink program, you will advance to the next level in asset utilization and process productivity.

StoneL ValvePoint - VALVE COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTROL

ValvePoint offers a broad selection of valve monitoring and valve communication product platforms. All ValvePoint products are designed and built to withstand the hazardous and corrosive applications typical of so many process environments. ValvePoint products feature solid-state position sensors and bus communication integration, ensuring long-life and exceptional reliability. A wide variety of switching and transmitter feedback options are also available to deliver the flexibility needed to enable ValvePoint to be used in any conventional monitoring applications.

ValvePoint product options include:

• Valve communication supporting AS-Interface, Foundation Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Modbus and more
• Switching options of two, four or six mechanical or solid-state proximity sensors
• Enclosures suitable for EEx d IIB T6 and Class I and II explosion proof applications available in epoxy coated aluminum and Lexan polycarbonate
• Sensors approved for EEx ia
• Integrated pneumatic valves for actuator pilots in various high flow configurations in stainless steel and brass
• Stainless steel mounting kits for adapting the monitors to most valve actuators in the market

Find out how StoneL, FieldLink and ValvePoint products and services can improve the operation of your processing facility. Contact us today and experience why we are the first company you should turn to when you need help connecting the process.