Smart Valve Diagnostics
Products and digital solutions from one single source

AT A GLANCE

Critical situations and valve states that require an immediate
operator response can occur while process plants are running.

On this basis, SAM VALVE MANAGEMENT provides clear
and concise diagnostic information for every valve.

SAM VALVE MANAGEMENT is a web-based solution for thesmart monitoring and management of control valves installed
in process plants. SAM VALVE MANAGEMENT has many
benefits:

Various options are available to synchronize the data in thepositioners and SAM VALVE MANAGEMENT:– Overview of all connected valves equipped with smart
SAMSON positioners– Clearly structured dashboard with all relevant operating
and diagnostic parameters– XML file upload– Data transfer from common process control systems– Data transfer from TROVIS-VIEW software– Readout service performed by SAMSON’s asset
management service– Immediate detection of malfunctions– Support in the advance planning of maintenance workwith algorithm-based recommended action

Our expertise for you:
You can contact SAMSON via a dedicated e-mail account if you have any questions. SAMSON has access to thehistorical valve data and can provide you with specialist advice based on the data.

2FILE TRANSFER

Engineering tool(acyclic)

Process control system(cyclic)

PROCESS CONTROL LEVELCONNECTIVITYFIELD LEVELBUS SYSTEM

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PRODUCT FEATURESOPTIMIZED COSTINGDATA ANALYSIS

Optimized costing

Clear overview

Data analysis– Optimized profitability and plant
availability– Complete overview of all SAMSON
valves with mapping of existing asset
structures– Efficient monitoring of all relevant
diagnostic data

– Prevention of unplanned plant
downtime– Supported maintenance work– Optimized business processes

4CLEAR OVERVIEW– Dashboards providing an overview
of the entire plant and single tags
– Geodata for all integrated valves– Automatic and manual analysisof data
– Asset- and plant-related reporting– Visualization of valve operating
modes including histograms andtrend graphs

DATA MANAGEMENTPREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

Data management

Predictive maintenance

Security– View operating states– Efficient, proactive maintenanceplanning– German computing centers certified
according to ISO 27001– Prevention of costly unplanned plantdowntime– Compliance with the EU General
Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)– Extended diagnostic functions, suchas identification of the valve’s working range, clear diagnostic Notifications with recommended action– Certificate-based SSL/TLS encryption– Built-in file management to savevalve-related information– Note function to add customizedinformation– Export function– Access from anywhere at any time

– Direct contact with SAMSON’s
after-sales service possible

SECURITY– Regular security updates– 100% web-based services, modernweb technology (HTML5/CSS3)– Maximum access protection– Redundant saving of data
– Logon using two-factor authentication
possible– Multiple clients possible

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SYSTEM-BASED SUPPORTCheck operating behavior

SAM VALVE MANAGEMENT analyzes the data with the support of an extensive range of algorithms. The rule-based data
analytics developed by SAMSON are the basis for the support
provided by the web-based solution.

Message

Check operating behavior

Description

The operating range has shifted since the last readout.

Recommended action

Check whether the process conditions have changed. If this is not the case, check the seatand plug for wear.

! DANGERRisk of severe injury due to residual hazards posed by the valve, actuator and positioner.
Î Read the associated documentation for the valve, actuator, positioner and other valve accessories before performing any
work on the control valve.

– Status reading for each asset classified according toNAMUR and the SAMSON valve state (a combination ofthe condensed state generated by the positioner and theadvanced analysis of the diagnostic data)! DANGER
Risk of fatal injury due to ineffective explosion protection.
The explosion protection becomes ineffective when the positioner cover is opened.
Î The following regulations apply to installation in hazardous areas: EN 60079-14 (VDE 0165, Part 1).

– Asset-specific diagnosis with recommended action

Tip
The documentation for the SAMSON devices (positioners, actuators, valves etc.) can be found on our website
u www.samsongroup.com (Service & Support > Downloads > Documentation). Table 1 (at the end of this document) lists thepositioner documentation.

– Recommended action with illustrated step-by-step guide– Historical trend of the asset-specific state assessment– Further information including end position, leakage andworking range– Continuous upgrade of diagnostic functions and recommended action! WARNING
Risk of injury by possible movement of exposed parts (positioner, actuator or valve).
Î Do not touch or block exposed moving parts.

Checking the plug stem's ability to moveÎ Check plug stem for external influences that could be blocking it (visual inspection only).
Î If an object is blocking the plug stem's ability to move, remove the object.
! WARNING
Risk of injury as a result of supply air escaping and the actuator stem
moving.
Before performing any mounting or service work on the positioner, put the positioner out of operation:
Î Shut off and lock the supply air line.
Î Disconnect and lock the electrical power supply.
If the mounting situation has changed, reinitialize the positioner after putting itback into operation (see Fast initialization of the positioner on page 3).

SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · Weismüllerstraße 3 · 60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Phone: +49 69 4009-0 · Fax: +49 69 4009-1507 · samson@samsongroup.com · www.samsongroup.com

SAMSON is geared towards improving thequality of the valve diagnostics to advance theevolution from preventive maintenance to predictive maintenance.

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APPLICATIONS AND MARKETSSAMSON’s asset management service also supports you in
all matters concerning SAM VALVE MANAGEMENT. Our
engineering specialists can take over the regular monitoringof critical tags in your plant on your behalf and notify you
directly when action needs to be taken. The digital managementof documents, certificates and maintenance records gives youquick access to a tag’s history over its entire life cycle.
Digital retrofit– Retrofit of smart field devices– Retrofit of electronic nameplates and RFID tags with
one-to-one device marking according to DIN SPEC 91406

Value-added services– Service to read out positioner data
– Analysis of the asset- and plant-related reporting– Consultation to discuss reports generated
by SAM VALVE MANAGEMENT– Monitoring of critical tags
General services– Maintenance and repair of SAMSON devices– Spare parts management– Digital inventory of positioners already installed in the plant– Planning, monitoring and management of plant shutdowns– Smart asset management– Training and qualification focusing on diagnostics
in field devices– Implementation and management of electronic nameplate

If you have any further questions, e-mail us atsamvalvemanagement-de@samsongroup.com

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SAMSON AT A GLANCE

STAFF

PRODUCTION SITES– Worldwide 4,500– Europe 3,700– Asia 600– Americas 200– Frankfurt am Main, Germany 2,000– SAMSON Germany, Frankfurt, established in 1916
Total plot and production area: 150,000 m²

INDUSTRIES AND APPLICATIONS– Chemicals and petrochemicals– Food and beverages– Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology– Oil and gas– Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)– Marine equipment– Power and energy– Industrial gases– Cryogenic applications– District energy and building automation– Metallurgy and mining– Pulp and paper– Water technology– Other industries

PRODUCTS– Valves– Self-operated regulators– Actuators– Positioners and valve accessories– Signal converters– Controllers and automation systems– Sensors and thermostats– Digital solutions

SALES SITES– More than 50 subsidiaries
in over 40 countries– More than 200 representatives– SAMSON France, Lyon, established in 1962
Total plot and production area: 23,400 m²– SAMSON Turkey, Istanbul established in 1984
Total plot and production area: 11,053 m²– SAMSON USA, Baytown, TX, established in 1992
Total plot and production area: 9,200 m²– SAMSON China, Beijing, established in 1998
Total plot and production area: 10,138 m²– SAMSON India, Pune district, established in 1999
Total plot and production area: 18,000 m²– SAMSON Russia, Rostov-on-Don, established in 2015
Total plot and production area: 5,000 m²– SAMSON AIR TORQUE, Bergamo, Italy
Total plot and production area: 27,684 m²– SAMSON CERA SYSTEM, Hermsdorf, Germany
Total plot and production area: 14,700 m²– SAMSON KT-ELEKTRONIK, Berlin, Germany
Total plot and production area: 1,060 m²– SAMSON LEUSCH, Neuss, Germany
Total plot and production area: 18,400 m²– SAMSON PFEIFFER, Kempen, Germany
Total plot and production area: 35,400 m²– SAMSON RINGO, Zaragoza, Spain
Total plot and production area: 18,270 m²– SAMSON SED, Bad Rappenau, Germany
Total plot and production area: 10,370 m²– SAMSON STARLINE, Bergamo, Italy
Total plot and production area: 26,409 m²– SAMSON VDH PRODUCTS, the Netherlands– SAMSON VETEC, Speyer, Germany
Total plot and production area: 27,090 m²

Weismuellerstrasse 3 · 60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Phone: +49 69 4009-0 · Fax: +49 69 4009-1507
E-mail: samson@samsongroup.com
Internet: www.samsongroup.com

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SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT