How to choose a brand for smart locators?
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Dear experts, I need some advice. With so many brands of intelligent positioners available, how should I choose one? Should I go with the brand of the DCS system?
What locator? Is it a positioner for a pneumatic valve? That has nothing to do with DCS at all.
There are many brands available: Yamaki, FISHER, Samson, ABB, Mersen, YTC, Siemens, PG, Yokogawa, Tyco, Metso, Fox, and so on. My preferred brands are Yamaki, Samson, YTC, and PG. There is no such thing as a specific DCS brand for positioners; in terms of usage experience, Yaskawa’s units are easy to adjust and offer reliable performance, and their price is slightly lower compared to those from FISHER and Samson. If the budget is high, it is recommended to choose Yamaki, FISHER, or Samson. For a moderate budget, PG and YTC are recommended (mechanical valve positioners offer reliable stability and are easy to adjust; for mechanical types, YTC is the preferred brand). Other brands are used less frequently, but each has its own market position; it is best to make a comprehensive decision based on various factors such as the project budget and the proficiency of the operators. . .