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Intelligent Paint Kitchen Overview
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The Intelligent Paint Kitchen (also known as IPK) is a platform of compatible sensors, controllers, pumps,
agitators, and communication components that can be combined to create a customized paint circulation
system. The Intelligent Paint Kitchen covers components that are installed inside two types of physical
space, hazardous and non-hazardous locations:
• The fluid handling components and control components are located in one or more hazardous locations,
typically one station for each paint color.
• The remote monitoring and control components are located in a non-hazardous location, up to 1000 feet
(330 meters) away from the fluid handling components.
Sensors continuously monitor conditions within the fluid circulation system. Typically data such as tank level,
agitator speed, pressure at one or more locations, and flow rate is collected from each station and sent to a
Pump Control Module, which is attached to each agitator and pump. The Pump Control Module and Tank
Control Module allow local control and provide remote monitoring and control of components using a single
optical fiber connection. Settings programmed into the Supervisor Module and Touchscreen Module display
the current conditions and allow users to adjust the conditions from a remote location.
Each Intelligent Paint Kitchen installation is unique. Station components are selected and sized according to
your requirements. Some controls and sensors are optional, and any system can be configured to provide the
necessary controls, locally and remotely.
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