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2. bit 0 Other bit 15 Out of Service bit 3 Simulate Active bit 4 Local Override bit 7 Input Failure process variable has BAD status bit 15 Out of Service Discrete input block DI BLOCK_ERR 209 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Table 18 Error Bit Strings Continued Block Error Bit Position Error bit 3 Simulate Active bit 7 Input Failure process variable has BAD status bit 15 Out of Service PID controller block PID gt BLOCK_ERR bit 7 Input Failure process variable has BAD status bit 15 Out of Service 210 Foundation Fieldbus Overview This section introduces a process example and several concepts used throughout the manual It briefly introduces Foundation Fieldbus blocks and some of the essential block concepts The process example is a heat exchanger Figure 174 with two control valves and three measurement devices The controls are configured in a cascade arrangement to illustrate concepts of transfer between modes and states of the various levels of control Vapor po TT 103 FT 102 FV 101 Cooling Water LT 202 Figure 174 Heat Exchanger 211 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Reference Model Process P amp I D The Heat Exchanger model shown in Figure 174 is not a practical example but it does incorporate elements that illustrate important ValVueFF features Each
3. Changing Target Operational State When a configuration or other process requires any of the affected function blocks to go into OOS mode ValVueFF opens a Warning dialog box Figure 183 ValVueFF H eene WARNING esse Some requested parameters change will take effect only after the device be put into the Out of Service state that will cause the controller to cease functioning Are you sure you want to proceed Yes Figure 183 Out of Service State Change Warning Message Box Changing to Auto from OOS In OOS the FVP can be switched to Auto in order to return the device to the previous Auto state by selecting on Auto In the event you select bumpless transfer the device executes the bumpless transfer routine 222 Fieldbus Resources and References The following companies have web pages and additional information useful for implementing a successful Foundation Fieldbus installation The links and their content can change without notice Belden Fieldbus Foundation Fieldbus Inc MTL National Instruments Relcom SMAR YEC www belden com Fieldbus Foundation Inc 9390 Research Boulevard Suite 11 250 Austin TX 78759 8780 USA www fieldbus org www fieldbusinc com www mtl inst com www ni com fieldbus www relcominc com fieldbus tutorial htm http www smar com products az asp http www yokogawa com au cp trainingcentre htm 223 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP I
4. Advanced Servo Tuning Parameters Original Now 13 BoostOnThreshold1 19 EC Boost On Threshold 2 29 1 BoostOffThreshold1 TI 1 Boost Off Threshold2 1 ez te Boost Value 1 Im az Boost Value 2 12 a Servo Sleep Limit 05 En Servo P Alpha In 9 01587 Internal Gain 301587 60 1563 Servo Offset 60 1563 Set Servo Parameters to Default OK Cancel Trend Query Device Figure 95 Calibration Dialog Box Advanced Tab Advanced Servo Tuning Buttons GEES Detaut Sets the parameters back to factory defaults Opens the Advanced Double Acting dialog to configure double acting parameters 115 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Advanced Servo Tuning Parameters The Advanced Servo Tuning Parameters frame provides two views for comparison the left half is the original one before changing the configuration the right half is downloaded to the positioner and implemented after selecting OK CAUTION Before performing Travel Calibration check that the Tight Shut Off Full Open Feature and Position Limits are disabled If Travel Calibration is used to change zero and span more than 10 percent then the Position limits defaults may be incorrect The position limits may need to be increased or deceased Table 11 Advanced Servo Tuning Parameters Parameter Description Range of Values Boost On Threshold 1 This position control parameter 0 disables reduces the effect
5. Registration Info on page 65 LI Registration Info on page 65 About Selecting the About icon or selecting Help gt About ValVueFF displays the version of ValVueFF and the copyright notice Figure 63 About ValVueFF WalWueFF Version 2 32 1 Build ID 020510 Copyright C 2001 2008 Masoneilan Dresser Inc Figure 63 About ValVueFF Message Box Registration Info Select Help gt Registration Info to open the Va VueFF Registration dialog 65 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Offline Use of ValVueFF Choose Offline to work with configuration files when not connected to a positioner Offline services allow files to be copied and modified as preparation for download to active devices The user permission levels restrictions apply to offline use the same as when working with FVP positioners 66 Setup Wizard Procedure The Setup Wizard Figure 64 is recommended for installing and configuring an FVP positioner It is comprised of up to six steps LU UUU LU Qo Di Step 2 Actuator Wizard on page 69 required Step 1 Welcome on page 68 required Step 3 Tuning Wizard on page 70 required for initial valve configuration Step 4 Travel Calibration Wizard on page 72 Step 5 Position Control Limits Wizard on page 75 Step 6 Finish Setup Wizard on page 77 required 67 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Step 1 Welcome To us
6. Signature Setting CY1001 Step Response IV Pattems Cyclical Mo Tl Dead Band Test Resolution SH Initial Set Point 10to 110 50 Dest SetPoint 10to110 52 Step Size 0 for Single Step 0 2 Sampling Rate 20 to 1000ms 60 Num of Samples 20 to 600 200 IG Pause Init Start Position Error limit oo Init Start Pos Time Limit sec MEA Cycle roi Cancel Go Figure 136 Step Response Setup Cyclical A o RER coo SE mit TPT TI Bn Ft ttt Ah l is 200 240 230 320 350 Figure 137 Test Graph Result Cyclical 158 Step Response Test Diagnostic Services Step Response Test Result Analysis EN Detail Results Figure 138 Result Analysis Cyclical Cyclical with Deadband Figure 139 shows the data setup to produce the graph in Figure 140 and the tabular results in Figure 141 Signature Setting C 1001 xj Step Response IV Patterns Cyclical ON IV Dead Band Test C Resolution Initial Set Point 10 to 110 50 Dest Set Point 10to 110 54 Step Size 0 for Sinale Step 02 Sampling Rate 20 to 1000ms 60 Num of Samples 20 to 600 200 Lass Pause Init Start Position Error limit o Init Start Pas Time Limit sec e Cycle 1 Cancel Go Figure 139 Step Response Setup Cyclical with Deadband In Figure 140 the Step Size is 0 2 and the Dead Band area is circled by pink color In this area t
7. AZ Supply Pressure bar fo Servo Tuning Info Cancel Quary Devica Figure 82 Options Tab Configuration Dialog Box Characterization Frame The positioner is supplied with a choice of characteristics that modify the characteristic built into the plug and actuator Choose a characteristic that works with the control valve s inherent characteristic to provide a desired overall installed characteristic Avoid the common mistake of choosing an Equal Percent characteristic in the positioner if the valve has an Equal Percent characteristic built into the plug Table 9 lists guidelines for configuring the valve characteristic Use of a linear characteristic is recommended unless the process dynamics or control valve application calls for an alternate characteristic The FVP positioner provides typical characteristics of linear equal percentage and quick opening as well as a user adjustable customer characterizer Base the choice of positioner characteristics on overall particular loop characteristics Linear The valve position is proportional to the input to the FVP posi tioner 96 Characterization Frame Configuration Services Equal percent 50 1 Equal percent 30 1 Quick open Camflex Percentage Define Equal percentage with rangeability of 50 to 1 For equal incre ments of input the valve position has equal percentage changes of current valve position Equal percent characteristics are modified to clo
8. GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 2 Enter your Name Company and Serial Number click OK and the Logon dialog appears Figure 27 The serial number can be found on your purchase order or on the ValVueFF box YalYueFF Logon gt Masoneilan WalueFF Version 2 32 0 Copyright C 2001 2008 NOTE This software is protected by copyright law and international treaties A license is required to use this software This is an unlicensed copy of the software User Name Admin Password J Change password after logon ca EGEN gt Figure 27 Logon Dialog 3 Select OK and the Software Key dialog box appears Figure 28 ValVueFF Registration a TAX SF 7 Masoneilan Software Key EE Optional Features Click the Unlock Key area to enter unlock key Unlock Keys Y HSE SUPPORT Leave Software Key blank for trial To obtain Software Key Unlock Keys check feature s to be registered and then click Registration Cancel Registration Figure 28 Software Key Dialog Box 28 Registering ValVueFF Software ValVueFF Administration 4 Select HSE Support if you are using an HSE linking device Leave this selection blank if you are not using an HSE linking device 5 Select Registration The ValVueFF registration form appears Figure 29 Registration Fill up all the information and click Save to File Send the saved registration file to Masoneilan Software Regis
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10. Calibration to apply a correction for non linearity Moving the valve until it is at the mechanically indicated 50 position using the same procedure as in zeroing Referring to the mechanical travel indicator on the valve Selecting the Apply Calib button A dialog box appears to confirm that you want to apply the calibration Selecting Yes This provides non linearity correction with two line segments Figure 94 in which 60 is entered in the Target Pos Be advised that 60 is an extreme example of correction Percent non linearity error 50 corrected to 60 SOU ASA SR SAGE Sena AAA ASE E EA E VAC Re aS Setpoint D E 3 a E 3 a o Oo Figure 94 Non linearity Travel Correction CAUTION Applying a correction to the 0 position calibration can alter the effect of other limits and settings The Tight Shutoff Below parameter may need to be reconfigured Applying a correction to the 100 span position calibration can alter the effect of other limits and settings The Full Open Above parameter may need to be reconfigured 114 Advanced Tab Calibration Services Advanced Tab Normally dynamic position control parameters are established by the Auto Tune procedure Use this tab Figure 95 for manually configuring Transducer Block TB dynamic position control parameters It is intended for technician use only Calibration No Device Attached xi Range Tuning Travel Calibration Advanced
11. NIFBUS so as to not interfere with the Heat Exchanger Host CAUTION Never connect a ValVueFF PC to an operating segment unless it is configured as a Basic Device See Figure 175 to view the configuration options Do not cause a short circuit in a working segment while connecting or disconnecting any device Device Operational States and Block Modes The Operation State can be accessed several ways L From the Device Selection frame right click the device to pop up a menu list and select Device Operation State Q Select the icon L Select Tools gt Device Operation State from the Menu bar The Device Operation Dialog appears Figure 179 and offers a choice of Out Of Service Manual or Normal Automatic states Device Operation Dialog CV1001 E Device Operation State Normal Automatic C Manual C Out of Service bk Open PID Controller window after switch to Normal state E e Figure 179 Device Operation State Dialog Box 215 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP ValVueFF manages the operational states of the positioner and its embedded PID controller by controlling the target modes for each of the function blocks The actual mode of each block can be different from the target mode The actual mode is controlled by the block itself in accordance with mode rules based on the quality of the data and modes of the linked blocks A brief summary of modes follows a thorough discussi
12. Now become effective when you select OK Select Cancel to return the original values After Auto Tune is complete or as an alternative to Auto Tune the parameters can be entered manually in the text boxes Now Travel Calibration Tab Use the Travel Calibration tab to adjust calibration at 0 and 100 to match the valve s working stroke when there is over travel at one or both stops Additionally if the valve linkage introduces a non linearity it can be corrected by setting a correction at 50 The corrections in this dialog box are applied over corrections applied with the Open Stop Adjust tool Use only one set of correction tools for adjusting zero span and non linearity calibrations NOTE If manual tuning is performed write Manual Tune Only in the 1 TB block tag descriptor Table 10 Servo Tuning Parameter Ranges Parameter Defaults Range Units Proportional Gain 120 0 5to 1300 Dimensionless Integral Time 15 0 disables 2 to 50 Seconds 112 Calibration Services Calibrating Table 10 Servo Tuning Parameter Ranges Continued Parameter Defaults Range Units Derivative 22 0 disables 0 05 to 1 0 Seconds Derivative Gain 5 2 to 20 Dimensionless Dead Zone 0 0 to 50 Calibrating 1 Perform Auto or Manual stops procedures to clear previous calibration adjustments 2 Select 0 Calibration Figure 93 Move the valve by a Entering a value in the Target
13. Single Acting C Double Acting Relay Type Normal Direct Acting Instrument f gt Valve Type C Linear Reciprocating e Rotary lt Back Abort Trend Query Device Figure 65 Actuator Wizard Dialog Box 2 Select Next to begin calibration and tuning NOTE If linear is incorrectly selected when the valve is rotary a large angle error message displays To correct this use the Configure Actuator dialog box followed by the Calibration Services Tuning dialog box Do not Auto Tune if manual tuning has been used Auto Tune creates new parameters that override the manual tuning parameters WARNING Before beginning the Auto or Manual range calibration confirm that the valve is isolated from the process This procedure exhausts and then fills the valve actuator to supply pressure and therefore strokes the valve over its full range Supply pressure MUST NOT exceed the actuator pressure rating marked on the actuator Positioner supply pressure MUST BE at least 5 psi higher than the upper spring range of the valve 69 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Step 3 Tuning Wizard The positioner automatically searches for the mechanical valve travel limits and tunes the valve position PID control algorithm Figure 66 Setup Wizard Tuning CV1002 This step requires the complete installation of the valve positioner on a contiol valve with actuator and as supply Unless offline the Nest button vel not be
14. round trip Selection Multi Step Response Test Notice Sampling points of each step range is 20 to 600 points Pause displays the delay before sampling begins When the step test begins the valve operates and sampling begins Once the sampling number reached it moves to the next step The time between the steps is Pause Sample points are collected in Pause time but due to command delay sample points can also be found on the graph when the valve is moving The maximum error allowed between the actual position FINAL_POSITION_VALUE and the user selected nitial Set Point before starting the test The minimum value is 0 1 if the step size greater than 0 2 otherwise the minimum value must be greater than a half of the step size Maximum waiting time stabilizing time allowed after premove Used for multiple step response test only The values of the nitial Set Point and the Dest Set Point deter mine the direction of the valve stem movement When the value of the Initial Set Point is more than that of the Dest Set Point the valve steps down in one way trip then steps up at return trip if 2 way selection specified The graph produced by a multi step response test Figure 131 does not show actual time in the time axis because there is loading data time between the two steps Signature Fie Edt View pa 55 FILE 02 1 4 02 15 34 55 4 7 i ES Step Response Test _ D Figure 131 Step
15. 1 29 Boost On Threshold 2 1 Boost Off Threshold 1 aaa SCH SECHS 1 Boost Off Threshold 2 1 10 Boostvaluet 12 12 Boostvalue2 1 05 SewvolSleepLimt 05 o SevoPApha In 37251 IntemalGain 8 81885 59 2588 Servo Offset 59 2471 Now zite To apply new servo parameters click Accept To keep original serv pe en Not Accept Figure 67 Tuning Results Dialog Box o parameters click Not Accept 3 Select Accept applies new parameters or select Not Accept to keep your original parameters If the tuning fails there is an additional message describing why the failure occurred If the self calibration and Auto Tune procedures are unsuccessful there is a message Figure 68 m Limits Searching and Auto Tuning Skip Result ox Go Succeeded Result x Figure 68 Tuning Wizard Message Boxes 71 m Limits Searching and Auto Tuning Failed Skip Go GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Limits Searching and Auto Tuning Limits Searching and Auto Tuning Skip Skip Q me D e Small angle span error Small supply air pressure warning Figure 69 Tuning Wizard Error Message Boxes NOTE Before running the Travel Calibration Wizard checks that Tight Shut Off Full Open and Position Limits are disabled Select Next to see the Position Control Limits Wizard shown in Figure 71 Select Back to return to the
16. Cancel Figure 32 Adding Users in VFAdmin Dialog Box By default the program contains three accounts LI Admin The password is case sensitive The initial password is blank Use the administration program immediately to install a password for an Administrator and make the system secure from unauthorized use Q masoneilan lower case and password of new also lower case L training enables use of the FVP process control simulator with the logon name of training lower case and password of training lower case The process control simulator produces a process that has a dead time of one second and a lag of five seconds The process controller simulator is useful for training users on the many functions and features of the FVP positioner and its PID function block User Levels Each user is assigned an account and each account contains an associated privilege level You must provide ValVueFF users with an appropriate privilege level to keep field devices secure from the actions of unknowledgeable unauthorized or malicious users It is good practice for an Administrator to create a second logon name and password combination with a lower privilege level to use for routine tasks Privilege levels range from 0 to 9 with level 0 the lowest and 9 the highest Table 4 defines the privilege levels that control access to specific functions of the ValVueFF program Services that are not accessible to a particular level are grayed out
17. Control parameter to prevent unnecessary overshoot for large step inputs Control parameter to adjust the gain under very large hysteresis condition Displays the total gain for the I P module control relay and valve Initial value of the integrator 83 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Position Limits Frame Use the Position Limits frame Figure 74 parameters to limit the valve force the valve to close tightly or open fully at specified positions and to set the trip points of the limit switches DI block You can also activate a warning when a deviation lasts longer than Time 1 or to force the valve to it s failsafe position if the deviation lasts longer that Time 2 CAUTION Tight Shutoff Below TSB Full Open Above FOA Position Lower Limit Position Upper Limit CAUTION Near Closed Value Position Limit parameters are powerful tools to alter the valve performance to be non linear Use them with caution and only when the process requires special performance When Tight Shutoff below is configured to a positive value small flows are not controllable If the valve Target Position is less than this value the valve is forced to fully close A value of 10 removes this function from the normal travel range unless the calibration of valve travel has been readjusted Set this between 1 and 3 to minimize seat leak age If the valve Target Position is more than this value the valve is forc
18. Installation Complete viii as 25 23 Use National Instrument Tool Dialog 25 24 Registration Dil vacio ii 26 25 E lei RE E 26 26 Registration Dial init ardid 27 27 Logon Dialogo atan 28 28 Software Key Dialog BOX EE 28 29 Ee RT EE 29 30 Software Key Dialog BDO tn id lia 30 31 Admin Logon Dialog Box ssi seced sine ccceeeveies lesa cesny ar caia Edi 31 32 Adding Users in VFAdmin Dialog BOC iii ole 32 33 ValVueFF Integrated Valve Interface NI 36 34 Tool Tips Message tai de ege 39 35 A AA O 39 36 IVI Positioner Faceplate Frame Functions Turned Off oooooooooccccccccnccnnccncconnncnnnononnnnnnns 41 37 IVI Positioner Faceplate Frame Functions On 42 38 IVI Faceplate in Normal State oooooocciniicicicicccocccocccccnnoonnnonnno nano nnnnnnnn nn nn nro nn nn nr nnnn nn nnnnnnnnns 43 39 COMPANION Re 44 40 SAMUS AMO EE Dicta 45 41 Positioner Faceplate with Characteristic ccccccecceeceeeeeee eee e eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 45 vii GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 42 Device Selection Dialog BOK urraca aia 47 43 Device Selection Popup for Tag ACdreSs oooooooocccooccnncconcconcnoncnnnnonnnonnnnnnnonnnnnnnnoneninnninnnos 48 44 Device Selection with Popup Men 48 45 Set p Wizard aci ti 49 46 ACUARIO o tds reso tts iS OS 50 47 A 51 48 Travel Calibration Wizard acia A a AAA ege 52 49 Position Control Limits Wizard accesoo tocan ia dada 53 50 Setup Wizard Eintsbed crm 54 51 Gomiguration Dialo
19. Low TS fren 180 y Max Record Length aT Hours afo Minute s ss HI Second s x Figure 101 Trend Scope Setup 5 Set the duration of the trend up to 12 hours 6 Set the time scale to 45 90 or 180 seconds using the Wide pull down and click OK 124 Viewing Valve Dynamic PID Block and Trending 7 Select View gt Sample Interval and Figure 102 appears Sampling Interval x Note The actual sampling interval is affected by bus traffic A small sampling interval may not work as expected Sampling Interval JER ms Cancel Figure 102 Sampling Interval 8 Set the interval and click OK NOTE Decreases interval time increases the exactness of the trend but this is also limited by device communication constraints and can lead to lost data points Viewing Valve Dynamic Responses To observe the valve s dynamic response 1 Place the positioner in Manual 2 Select Change Pos from the menu bar 3 Enter the desired value in the text box shown in Figure 103 Trend 0 x Ele Yow Oe Deeg Change Pot SP Start APS Tee Pos Age 0 hour 0 minute and 0 second gt 100 Change Pos SP Dialog ao Change slowed in manual operation state oriy 5 E 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Time sec Figure 103 Change Set Point in Trend 125 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Saving and Opening Trend Files Use the File menu to save the
20. Measurement procedures for signature of the control valve and the positioner force the control valve to move the stem position thus the measurement procedures must be performed while the process is off line and the device is in Out of Service state ValVueFF used with the BP pressure option has the ability to store locally the standard actuator signature data When connected to ValVueFF using the Diagnostics window the valve signatures can be retrieved from ValVueFF non volatile memory and compared to the current valve position output pressure and other process information with valve signatures to determine if there is a change in system performance The ValVueFF with BP option supports six types of user signature functions L Measure All Measures all of the other five LI Standard Actuator Signature on page 149 Static characteristic of the control valve LI Extended Actuator Signature Extended static characteristic of the control valve 138 Signature Selection Frame Diagnostic Services L High Resolution Actuator Signature High resolution static characteristic of the control valve L Step Response Test Step response characteristic of the control valve system U Positioner Signature Static characteristic of the control valve system Signature Selection Frame You can select Measure All or any combination of signatures set in either execution or data display Figure 118 When selecting Measure All FVP
21. Message Succeeded Possible Cause Canceled Operator selected cancel Exhaust air pressure warning Small air supply pressure warning Large air supply pressure warning Offset drift warning Large response speed warning Large hysteresis warning Large slip width warning Small angle span warning The position is incorrectly configured as rotary on a linear reciprocating valve Large angle span warning The position is incorrectly configured as linear reciprocating on a rotary valve Fifty percent angle warning At mid scale the position sensor angle is greater than 15 from horizontal Small angle span error Large angle span error 207 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Reference Table 16 Auto Tune Results Continued Message Fifty percent angle error Possible Cause Linear adjust error Offset measurement failed error Gain measurement failed error Response speed measurement failed error Hysteresis measurement failed error In operation executing Online Diagnostics The results of online diagnostics are shown in the parameter XD_ERROR and explained in Table 17 Other diagnostic messages applicable to internal circuits memory failure for example are reported in the Resource Block XD Error Table 17 Error Messages Message No error Possible Cause Cycle count limit e
22. NI FBUS Communication Manager version 4 X Software ftp ftp ni com support ind_comm fieldbus ni fous communications_manager Connection Directly connected to segment NI FBUS HSE High Speed Ethernet device Positioners Supported Model FVP110 by Masoneilan Model YVP110 by Yokogawa Electric Corporation GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Table 1 ValVueFF Version 2 32 Specifications Continued Dynamic ValVueFF Version 2 32 Blocks Supported Resource Block RB Transducer Block TB Analog Output Block AO Digital Input Block DI1 DI2 Control Block PID Output Splitter Block OS Companion Device Model FVP110 or Model YVP110 Configuration Capability Device tag node address block tag TRANSDUCER BLOCK TB parameters AO and PID Query Capability All block parameters Trending Up to 12 hours trending provided Installation of Hardware and Software 3 Getting Started With ValVueFF The following tools and software are needed J ValVueFF software version 2 32 CD ROM L Windows 2000 Windows Server 2003 or XP operating system U National Instruments AT FBUS or PCMCIA FBUS interface card and NI FBUS software version 4 X Earlier versions of NI FBUS software are NOT compatible with ValVueFF version 2 32 L Instruction manuals for NI FBUS interface card and software L Model FVP110 or Model YVP110 positioner installed on a valve LI Model FVP110 or Model YVP110 I
23. Open the Calibration Range dialog box Select Open Stop Adjustment to open the edit box Enter the noted position Select the GO button The positioner exhausts air from the actuator and then fills it to determine the mechanical stop to stop travel The positioner multiplies the stop to stop travel by the factor entered in the Open Stop Adjustment text box to establish the position that corresponds to 100 of the adjusted travel 108 Tuning Tab Calibration Services Tuning Tab Use the Tuning dialog box to automatically tune the positioner s PID algorithm and examine the positioner servo parameters The display provides two views for comparison the left half displays the original set before performing Auto Tune the right half is updated after Auto Tune The parameters can be manually modified here as well To see the description of the parameters refer to the Position Tab on page 82 Auto Tune is successful for most valves However very large actuators or high hysteresis can require manual tuning Always record existing tuning parameters and advanced tuning parameters before making changes or before running Auto Tune Actuators that may require manual tuning include actuators with internal leaks such as pistons and large actuators with high spring ranges Look for a Manual Tune Only notice in the TB block tag descriptor WARNING Before using Auto Tune confirm that the valve is isolated from the process This procedure exhaust
24. Pos text box b Selecting Set until the valve is in the desired closed position c Jogging the valve by selecting the Increment change amount 0 1 for example shown in Figure 93 d Selecting the up or down arrow beside the Change to text box e Selecting Set f Repeating until the valve is at the desired 0 position It is not necessary to select OK when using the increment arrows Calibration CV1002 x Range Turing Travel Caisse Advanced Travel Calibration Calibration Recut eeneg Select Calibration Type at Taget Postion OX Calibration Span Caltvation 50 Casse Pick Target Position for Calbration Increment Change Amount C5 Gm C1 Cor con Change To Target Pos DI 3 50 Sal 5 ox Cornet tens Query Device Figure 93 Increment the Closed Position 0 Calibration 3 Refer to the mechanical travel indicator on the valve and select the Apply Calib button A dialog box appears to confirm that you want to apply the calibration 113 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 4 Select Yes Select Span Calibration 6 Change the Target Pos value by a Entering a number or by incrementing until the valve is in the 100 open position using the same procedure as in zeroing Referring to the mechanical travel indicator on the valve and select the Apply Calib A dialog box appears to confirm that you want to apply the calibration Selecting Yes Selecting 50
25. Response Test Graph 155 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Therefore the application displays a dialog box at the center of the graph area after a multi step response test is performed Figure 132 This dialog box displays only once Multi Step Response Notice MEG Figure 132 Step Response Notice Step Response Patterns This section gives examples of a step response setup for normal Cyclical Cyclical with Deadband and Resolution Normal Figure 132 shows the data setup to produce the graph in Figure 134 and the tabular results in Figure 135 Signature Setting C 1001 xj Step Response Resolution TT Patterns 2 Cyclical ON E Dead Band Test Initial Set Point 10 to 110 50 Dest Set Point 10to110 60 Step Size 0 for Single Step TG Sampling Rate 20 to 1000ms 60 Num of Samples 20 to 600 20 Pazos Pause Init Start Position Error limit 2 o Init Start Pos Time Limit sec et 2 Way Selection round trip 7 Cancel Go Figure 133 Step Response Setup Normal 156 Step Response Test Diagnostic Services AT se BC AE ee Figure 134 Test Graph Result Normal f Step Response Test Result nalysis Figure 135 Result Analysis Normal 157 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Cyclical Figure 136 shows the data setup to produce the graph in Figure 137 and the tabular results in Figure 138
26. a positive value small flows are not controllable When Full Open Above is configured to a value of less than 100 large flows are not controllable At the configured Full Open Above setting the flow jumps to the greatest possible value L Error Band The position deviation limit to start deviation timer of Time 1 and Time 2 I Time 1 Position deviation time limit to show the block alarm A negative value turns off this function LI Time 2 Position deviation time limit to trigger the failsafe action Enter 1 to disable the function A negative value turns off this function Using Time 2 failsafe can result in unwanted process shutdowns Use the Time 2 failsafe only for a critical process that must be forced to its failsafe position if the valve is unable to respond to its position setpoint after a reasonable time delay Do not set the error band to a value that is too small If time 2 is used it must be longer than the valve stroking time Tlme 2 value that is too small results in nuisance failsafe behaviour 76 Step 6 Finish Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Procedure Step 6 Finish Setup Wizard This screen Figure 72 indicates that the setup is valid 1 Select a Device Operation State Setup Wizard Finish F 101 Figure 72 Finish Setup Dialog Box 2 Select Finish 77 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank Configuration Services Configuration C
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28. be lim ited It is directly set by the operator through an interface device The algorithm must initialize so that no bump is experi enced when the mode switches The Set Point can be main tained or initialized to the process variable parameter value or to the Set Point value associated with the previous retained tar get mode Applies to control and output blocks that support a track input parameter In the local override mode the block output is being set to track the value of the track input parameter The algo rithm must initialize so that no bump is experienced when the mode switches from LO back to the target mode The Set Point can be maintained or initialized to the process variable parame ter value The block output is set in response to the back calculation input parameter status When the status indicates there is no path to the final output element the control blocks must initialize to pro vide for bumpless transfer when the condition clears A back calculation out parameter is supported by all output and control class function blocks The Set Point can be maintained or initialized to the process variable parameter value The block is not being evaluated The output and Set Point are maintained at last value The Analog Output Block AO must go to CAS mode to connect to a PID function block in cascade To prevent the Set Point signal out of the Analog Output Block AO from setting the valve position into the transducer blo
29. d FD 110 DDS User Guide L FD 200 Conformance Tester User Guide L FD 210 Interoperability Tester User Guide 224 National Instruments Fieldbus Resources and National Instruments L Getting Started with Your AT FBUS and the NI FBUS Software 322736A 01 L NI FBUS Configurator User Manual 370514F 01 225 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank DIRECT SALES OFFICE LOCATIONS BELGIUM JAPAN SOUTH amp CENTRAL Phone 32 2 344 0970 Chiba AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Fax 32 2 344 1123 Phone 81 43 297 9222 Phone 55 12 2134 1201 Fax 81 43 299 1115 Fax 55 12 2134 1238 BRAZIL Phone 55 11 2146 3600 OREA SPAIN Fax 55 11 2146 3610 Phone 82 2 2274 0748 Phone 34 93 652 6430 Fax 82 2 2274 0794 Fax 34 93 652 6444 CANADA Ontario MALAYSIA UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Phone 905 335 3529 Phone 60 3 2161 0322 Phone 971 4 8991 777 Fax 905 336 7628 Fax 60 3 2163 6312 Fax 971 4 8991 778 CHINA MEXICO UNITED KINGDOM Phone 86 10 8486 4515 Phone 52 5 310 9863 Wooburn Green Fax 86 10 8486 5305 Fax 52 5 310 5584 Phone 44 1628 536300 Fax 44 1628 536319 FRANCE THE NETHERLANDS Courbevoie Phone 0031 15 3808666 UNITED STATES Phone 33 1 4904 9000 Fax 0031 18 1641438 Massachusetts Fax 33 1 4904 9010 Phone 1 508 586 4600 RUSSIA Fax 1 508 427 8971 GERMANY Veliky Novgorod Viersen Phone 7 8162 55 7898 Corpus Christi Texas Phone 49 2162 8170 0 Fax
30. ee Figure 112 Activate Firmware Dialog 4 Click Yes to activate the firmware 131 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This activation process temporarily halts fieldbus communication and function block executions The software reports that the downloaded device is not responsive To continue to operate to this device with ValVueFF you need to select this device again If you select No you can activate the new firmware by clicking Tools gt Activate Firmware Copying a Configuration to a New Positioner To copy a configuration from a positioner to another positioner without file saving 1 Disconnect the source device from the fieldbus segment to prevent altering it s configuration 2 Select a source device Wait until ValVueFF completes reading the configuration from the device 3 Select the Offline icon but do not open a dmp file The configuration of the previously selected device remains open in ValVueFF Open Configuration Services while in Offline state Enter the correct Tag and Node Address Either L Right click on Offline or U Select the Download icon to open the Download Selection dialog box shown in Figure 108 A dialog appears Figure 113 Ci Current Tag Address before download DEVICE 5945430001J0000061 Oxf4 Attempting new Tag Address F 101 Oxf Are you sure that you want to use the new tag address and download all other configuration data Figure 113 Confi
31. enabled v i this step finishes at least once without enoe in this Wizard Press Go to conduct a combination of stop ims searching and automatic tuning Press Skip to skip to the next setup page Limits Searching and Auto Tuning lt Back thes Abort Trend Query Device Figure 66 Tuning Wizard Dialog Box 1 Ensure the air supply to the valve must be on and set to the correct pressure 2 Select Go This takes several minutes to complete and strokes the valve If this is not a first time setup of the valve skip this step by selecting the Skip button The following list details actuators that must be tuned manually Look for a Manual Tune Only notice in the TB block tag descriptor Actuators that may require manual tuning Q Actuators with internal leaks such as pistons _ Large actuators with high spring ranges Auto Tune is successful for most valves However very large actuators or high hysteresis may require manual tuning If Limit Searching and Auto Tune are performed successfully the Tuning Result dialog box displays for your confirmation Figure 67 70 Step 3 Tuning Wizard Setup Wizard Procedure Tuning Result EN m Servo Parameters Original Now 31 5972 Gain 32 3506 5 W 5 0 139038 Dis 0 14019 5 Derivative Gain 5 0 Dead Zone 0 r Open Stop Adj Original Now 100 Dead Zone 100 Advance Servo Parameters Driginal Ta Boost On Threshold
32. exit the wizard MEM Figure 22 Installation Complete 11 Select Finish and a dialog appears Figure 23 al ueFF InstallShield Wizard xj NOTE J Use National Instrument tool Interface Config software or equivalent to configure the NI FBUS interface card and to import DD files file from DD Files subfolder of the installation folder Figure 23 Use National Instrument Tool Dialog 12 Click OK and ValVueFF CD Browser window reappears 25 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Trial Period To use this software for a 60 days free evaluation 1 Open ValVueFF and the Registration dialog appears Figure 26 gt M il asonelian tle ValVueFF 2 32 0 Build ID 061109 Copyright C 2001 2008 Dresser Inc This is an unregistered copy of the software Name Ir Company Ir Serial Number iT Leave Serial Number blank for trial Cancel Figure 24 Registration Dialog 2 Leave the Serial Number box blank and select OK in the Evaluation Day dialog box The evaluation or trial period for the software is 60 days from the first day of use 3 Select OK and logon in the ValVueFF Logon dialog box Figure 25 See Setting User Accounts System Administration Passwords and Privilege Levels on page 31 for setting up individual ValVueFF accounts and privileges al ueFF Logon gt Masoneilan ValVueFF Version 2 32 0 Copyright C 2001 2008 NOTE This software is protected by c
33. experts should make these changes 1 Select Change in the Tuning Parameters frame and Figure 97 appears Change PID Tuning Parameter EN Tunmg Parameters 0 9 Proportional Gain IP 2 4 Integral Time 1 sec 0 Derivative Time D sec E Cancel Figure 97 Change PID Tuning Parameters Dialog 2 Enter the Proportional Gain Integral Time and Derivative Time without changing control mode 3 Select View gt Trend to view the effect of tuning by a Selecting View gt Trend Selection b Checking the boxes for Process Variable Process Set Point and Target Pos Clicking OK and studying the trend o d Selecting File gt Exit when done 122 PID Output and Valve Position PID Block and Trending PID Output and Valve Position Use this frame Figure 98 to adjust the P D Output and see its response against the valve position m PID Output and Valve Position 0 0 Actual Valve Position 0 0 100 0 0 0 PID Output 0 0 100 0 Figure 98 PID Output Slider Trending Overview The trend service can be used to observe the dynamic behavior of both the control valve and its associated process variable It is particularly useful for tuning the PID process loop and can be used to alter the response of the positioner control algorithm after Auto Tune Each device is provided with one trend window ValVue supports up to 30 trend windows The Trend window displays selected historical data for u
34. fieldbus transmission medium and vice versa Proportion Integral Derivative Control Block With a reciprocating valve the position is the distance of the plug from its seat normally measured as a linear motion of the valve or actuator stem With a rotary valve the position is the angle of rotation of the valve plug measured as angular rotation of the valve shaft The Actuator can be mechanically set to stop at a predeter mined position by setting an adjustment sometimes with a handwheel or screw stop FVP can be configured to provide the same limits through software control of position With a reciprocating valve the valve position is the distance of the plug from its seat normally measured as a linear motion of the valve or actuator stem With a rotary valve the position is the angle of rotation of the valve plug measured as angular rotation of the valve shaft The positioner requires six integer parameters to determine the response of the positioner to a setpoint change Internally the positioner uses an improved PID control algorithm to control the valve position 189 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Quick Opening RB RCAS Relay Pneumatic Resource Block RB ROUT Safe Area Schedules Segment Single Acting SMIB Splice Split Range Spur Standard Function Block FB see Characteristic Resource Block Remote Cascade mode The component which amplifies the pneumatic contro
35. maintenance or replacement LJ Products must be installed in compliance with all local and national codes and standards by qualified personnel using safe site work practices Personal Protective Equipment PPE must be used per safe site work practices LJ Ensure proper use of fall protection when working at heights per safe site work practices Use appropriate safety equipment and practices to prevent the dropping of tools or equipment during installation Intrinsically Safe Installation Products certified for use in intrinsically safe installations MUST BE LJ Installed put into service used and maintained in compliance with national and local regulations and in accordance with the recommendations contained in the relevant standards concerning those environments LJ Used only in situations that comply with the certification conditions shown in this document and after verification of their compatibility with the zone of intended use and the permitted maximum ambient temperature U Installed put into service and maintained by qualified and competent professionals who have undergone suitable training for instrumentation used in such areas WARNING Before using these products with fluids compressed gases other than air or for non industrial applications consult GE AN This product is not intended for use in life support systems WARNING Do not use damaged instruments gt WARNING Installation in poorly ventilated confined areas
36. module has a device tag used for ValVueFF identification The process consists of a vessel with a product vapor inflow that is condensed and flows out as a liquid outflow The tank level is controlled by an outflow control valve LV 201 The tank contents are chilled by coolant water The temperature is controlled by a temperature controller cascaded to a flow controller The coolant flow is controlled by control valve FV 101 Figure 175 shows in schematic form the physical devices and indicates the measurement and control functions that reside in each device _ The coolant flow transmitter FT 102 has only a transmitter function Q The coolant flow control valve FV 101 has a PID control two DI blocks and an Analog Output Block AO all located within the FVP valve positioner L The flow of control information between devices is indicated by dashed lines Q The DI blocks ZSL 101 and ZSH 101 serve as low and high stem position limit switches respectively The DI blocks ZSL 201 and ZSH 201 serve as low and high stem position limit switches respectively U Liquid level is controlled by a remote controller LC201 to demonstrate Remote Cascade operation L The controller receives the process measurement from level transmitter LT 202 The PID control regulates the valve LV201 an FVP positioner with an Analog Output Block and 2 DI function blocks Figure 175 Piping and Instrumentation Diagram 212 Function Block Links
37. necessary to restrict users to a limited range of functions depending on their training and job function Starting the ValVueFF program requires a valid account with a user name and a password for each user The privilege level associated with a ValVueFF account determines which functions of the program the user is allowed to access The ValVueFF Administration program allows the administrator to perform all user account administrative functions to run ValVueFF and to control access to the functionality of the FVP positioner Administrative functions include LI Adding new user accounts L Deleting existing user accounts L Changing existing user accounts U Adjusting privilege levels Starting Administration Program To start ValVueFF Administration 1 Select Start gt Programs gt Dresser gt ValVueFF Full Edition gt ValVueFF Tool gt ValVueFF Administration The administrative program prompts you for a logon name and password Login in for the first time with an administrator account Figure 31 A DRESSEF l Masoneilan VFAdmin Version 1 10 Copyright C 2001 2008 User Name Admin Password cnt Figure 31 Admin Logon Dialog Box 2 Enter the default logon name Admin and leave Password blank case sensitive 31 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 3 Select OK and the VFAdmin dialog box appears Figure 32 Options Change Privilege Admin a masoneilan training EE 8
38. parameters are set the following four cases might be found for failsafe Follow the steps in Table 12 and Table 13 to exit failsafe for these cases 174 Exiting Failsafe Failsafe Handling Failsafe Examples One and Three Table 12 and Table 13 list two failsafe examples Table 14 and Table 15 on page 179 cover two more fail safe examples Detailed instructions for exiting failsafe follow these tables Table 12 Failsafe Case One Case One Observable Behavior Valve fails closed with low actuator pressure After pressure problem is corrected the valve is closed in failsafe Failsafe Type Deviation Error Actuator Action Air to Open Fail Close Cause of Failure Loss of supply or low actuator pressure XD Error Deviation error appears in the error status The Failsafe Status dialog box displays and shows Active Latched Table 13 Failsafe Case Three Case Three Failsafe Type Actuator Action Cause of Failure Observable Behavior Valve fails to open with high actuator pressure After pressure problem is corrected the valve is closed in failsafe Deviation Error Air to Open Fail Close High actuator pressure XD Error Deviation error appears in the error status The Failsafe Status dialog box displays and shows Active Latched Exiting Failsafe Use this procedure to exit the failsafe mode for cases one and three Step One 1 Restore the air sup
39. proceed 0 144672 0 144672 D s 5 Derivative Gain 5 0 Dead Zone DI 0 OK Cancel Query Device Figure 91 Auto Tune Warning Dialog Box 3 Select Yes This procedure strokes the valve from stop to stop and then to tune for a few minutes The Progress dialog box displays the time required Figure 92 After tuning is complete a result appears in the Auto Tune Result text box Auto tuning in progress Cancel Progress State D10100 Figure 92 Auto Tune Progress Dialog Box 111 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Search Stops and Auto Tune In One Step This procedure is a combination of Auto Stop Limits Find Stops and Auto Tuning You run two processes with a single click WARNING Observe all safety precautions During this process the valve strokes the valve over its full range Keep clear of moving AN valve and actuator parts 1 Isolate the valve from the process 2 Select Search Stops Auto Tune A message box appears stating that the valve strokes 3 Select Yes to proceed The Progress dialog box appears This procedure strokes the valve from stop to stop and then tune for a few minutes If you select Cancel the tuning stops and the parameters remain at their prior values Manual Parameter Adjustment The parameters before tuning are shown on the left Original The parameters determined by Auto Tune are show on the right Now The new values
40. the actual mode of the block is LO In LO mode SP is set to RCAS IN if target mode is RCas SP is set to CAS IN if target mode is Cas Indicates whether to invert the output value before it is communi cated to the TB I O channel Inverts the SP signal before passing it to OUT 90 AO Block Options Configuration Services Faultstate Type Faultstate restart Target to Man if Faultstate activated Use PV for BKCAL OUT Propagate Fail Bkwd Fault Backward The output action to take when a fault occurs Uncheck to freeze check to go to a preset value The initial preset value is 0 To change this parameter use a configurator to change FSTATE VALUE in the Analog Output Block AO Zero 0 is recommended for an air to open actuator and 100 is recom mended for an air to close actuator At a restart uses the same value that is preset for fault state type Sets the target mode to Man you lose the original target if Fault State is activated This latches an output block into the manual mode The BKCAL OUT value is normally the working Set Point This option changes it to the PV Sets the value of PV in BKCAL OUT and RCAS OUT Controls the handling of the value data status and related alarm of BKCAL OUT and RCAS OUT 91 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP PID Block This page Figure 80 is used to setup the PID process controller configuration parameters mainly in the PID block Conf
41. the same user specified step size except the last one which uses the step size of the remaining portion as a unit of test Position data before the step change is required in order to determine the starting point The FVP collects 10 samples of data before the each step input is applied The measurement parameter is the output signal of the control valve system Feedback signal of FVP Equal to FINAL_POSITION_VALUE Value Measurement Setting Parameters The measurement condition defines the following parameters Patterns Click this checkbox to enable Cyclical and Resolution testing 153 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP CAUTION Initial Set Point Dest Set Point Step Size Sampling Rate ms The FVP must be OOS LJ Cyclical wo Deadband Click this radio button to enable cyclical testing Cyclical testing moves the valve from initial set point to destination set point cycle and cycles again This selection activates the Cycle field at the bottom of the dialog box enter the number of cycles for performing the test 2 way testing is unavailable This test starts from 50 and uses a fixed step size over a user set number of cycles If there are N steps from initial set point to destination set point it UU Moves N steps in increasing position L Moves 2N steps in decreasing position L Moves N steps increasing to the 50 position U Cyclical wi DeadbandDead Band Test Click this and the Cycl
42. to FVP 5 Select OK to accept the changes 6 Select Yes when a dialog warns of a change to OOS state The Failsafe dialog changes to Clear Latched 7 Select the Clear Latch button 8 Select Yes when the dialog requests a change to OOS Step Six This step requires permission level 2 3 4 8 or 9 1 Open the Operation State dialog 2 Select Manual 3 Select OK 4 Enter the same value as the Actual Position recorded in Step 3 in the Set Point text box Si Select OK The Fail Safe Status dialog box appears Figure 162 Fail Safe Status EN O XXKXXXXXXX AT TE N Tl 0 N XXXXXXXXXX Device Fail Safe Status Fw 101 CLEAR LATCHED Clear Latch Figure 162 Clear Latched Failsafe Status 6 Select Clear Latch and a message appears Figure 163 ValWueFF Ku Error Write TB RELEASE_FAILSAFE is only allowed in DOS mode Do you want to switch the device into Out of Service Operation State Figure 163 Confirm Change to OOS to Clear Failsafe 7 Select Yes to release failsafe Return to Manual Operation state to resume manual operation of the valve Follow the plant procedure to return to automatic control The Deviation Error Failsafe configuration can be restored later by resetting the T2 parameter in Configuration gt Position 178 Exiting Failsafe Failsafe Handling CAUTION Setting the T2 Parameter to cause failsafe after a sustained position error can cause unwanted process shutdo
43. which signals can be correctly transmit ted and received for a given medium A maximum of four Repeat ers and or active Couplers can be used between any two devices on an H1 fieldbus network The area of the plant where explosion hazards can be present hazards such as propane gas in a refinery or dust in a flour mill Notation for numbers to base 16 The number sequence is 0 1 9 a b c d e f to represent decimal 0 to 16 Customarily hexadecimal notation is identified with the preamble Ox This is the Fieldbus Foundation s backbone network running at 100 Mbit seconds The FVP in combination with ValVueFF enables a very brief Mean Time To Repair by the following process Upload all config uration information from installed positioner to ValVueFF then replace the positioner and download the configuration file Run STOPS and autoTUNE and the repair is complete This is a fieldbus device connected directly to a High Speed Ethernet HSE fieldbus Typical HSE Field Devices are HSE Linking Devices HSE Field Devices running Function Blocks FBs and Host Computers This is a device used to interconnect H1 fieldbus Segments to High Speed Ethernet HSE to create a larger network This is standard Ethernet equipment used to interconnect multiple High Speed Ethernet HSE devices such as HSE Linking Devices and HSE Field Devices to form a larger HSE network 186 HTML Hyper Text Markup Language I P Converter IMan
44. with any potential of gases other than oxygen being present can lead AN to a risk of personnel asphyxiation Product Safety ValVueFF Software Interface to Use only genuine replacement parts which are provided by the manufacturer to guarantee that the products comply with the essential safety requirements of the European Directives Changes to specifications structure and components used may not lead to the revision of this manual unless such changes affect the function and performance of the product This product is not intended for use in safety shutdown systems Substitution of parts and components can lead to unsafe operation or compromise performance ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank Introduction to ValVueFF and FVP Overview ValVueFF is a software tool that enables you to configure calibrate and operate FOUNDATION Fieldbus pneumatic control valve positioners with internal process control and limit switches ValVueFF is compatible with Masoneilan Model FVP110 by and Model YVP110 by Yokogawa Electric Corporation It fully supports FOUNDATION Fieldbus specifications ValVueFF Specifications Table 1 ValVueFF Version 2 32 Specifications Dynamic ValVueFF Version 2 32 Compatible OS Windows 2000 Windows XP SP2 Window Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 or Window Server 2003 R2 Interface Cards Supported NI FBUS ISA bus card NI FBUS PCMCIA card Application Interface
45. 1 PID Controller on page 59 L Device Operation State on page 61 View Trend Use the Trend dialog Figure 54 to see a graphical view of the current selected device This can be accessed from the menu or the Device Selection right click menu The trend can be customized to display certain data and data ranges Trend FV 101 A x Query Device Change Pos SP Stop Target Po METAN 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Time sec Figure 54 Trend Dialog See PID Block and Trending Services on page 119 58 PID Controller PID Controller The PID Process Controller dialog box Figure 55 contains the tools for managing the PID function block It is composed of frames that group controls and displays LI The PID Status frame displays and controls the PID States block modes Setpoint and Process Variable and the Device tagname In Manual State M drag the PID output slider to move the valve In Local State L drag the Setpoint Slider or enter a value in the Setpoint text box to change the process variable Set Point In Cascade C and in Remote cascade R the Set Point is controlled by a function block or remote application Q Others frame Click Change to access the Change PID Parameter dialog to tune the P land D parameters The Alarm Status fields display the actual pressure cascade and remote cascade setpoints and turn red when in alarm Q PID Output and Valve Position Us
46. 106 Configuration Toolbar Icons Open File This service is available only while running ValVueFF offline 1 Either 2 Select the Open Config File icon or L Select File gt Open File or L Right click the Offline icon in the Device tree and select Open 127 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 3 Choose a dmp file from the Open Device Configuration File dialog box Figure 107 Lookin Config Files El e File name R dmp Files of type VVFF Config Files dmp y Cancel Figure 107 Open Configuration File Dialog Box 4 Select Open Save to File This service is available either while online with a FVP or when offline Use this procedure to save a configuration to a file 1 Either U Select the Save Config File icon or _ Select File gt Save File or L Right click the Offline icon in Device tree and click Save 2 Navigate to the required directory in the Save Device Configuration File dialog box 3 Select Save 128 Downloading to the FVP Saving a Configuration Downloading to the FVP While a FVP is selected configuration changes are downloaded to the device as the changes are made when you select OK in the configuration dialog box Use this procedure to download a configuration from a file Download Select Dialog EN Device Selection for download target FY 101 NOTE Downloading will put the device into the out of service state Cancel
47. 32 Setting User Accounts System ValVueFF Administration Table 4 User Privilege Level Descriptions Level Privilege Level Allows the user to logon to ValVueFF only if the connected FVP is in Auto state The user can send commands that reply with configuration calibration and status information but the user cannot change any information Level O users cannot access Out Of Service or Manual states Level 0 Allows the user access to Auto Manual or Out Of Service states The user can transfer from one mode or state to another that is the user can take the FVP out of Auto and put it in Manual The user can then set valve position However the user cannot change the calibration or configuration A level 1 user cannot access the PID dialog box Level 1 Level 2 This level is not defined Allows the user to change the configuration or calibration values but does not allow the user to perform calibration and tuning operations that stroke the valve including Find Stops Auto Level 3 Tune or diagnostics The user can open the PID dialog box and use it to change PID modes and move the valve in manual or change process variable setpoint The user can enter tuning parameters for the process variable PID control Level 4 Allows the user to perform all operations except Download Configuration to FVP Level 5 This level is not defined Level 6 This level is not defined Level 7 This level is not defined
48. 8 Setup Menu Setup Menu Menus items include Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard provides Figure 45 in a single tool all the services for commissioning a valve positioner It includes a sequence for configuration and tuning It is most useful for first time setup of the positioner Follow the step by step instructions in five dialog boxes to quickly complete the setup and to start running the valve The dialog box parameters are detailed in the next two chapters of this manual The process includes Y LU UU LU LI Setup Wizard on page 49 Actuator Wizard Tuning Wizard on page 51 Setup Wizard Welcome No Device Attached LI Configuration Services on page 55 LI Calibration Services on page 56 Travel Calibration Wizard on page 52 Position Control Limits Wizard on page 53 Finish Setup Wizard on page 54 xi Welcome to Setup Wizard for FF based valve positioner This simple setup wizard will walk you through a basic configuration and calibration step by step to get the selected valve positioner up and running quickly It requires the complete installation of the valve positioner on a control valve with actuator and air supply to complete this setup On each setup page enter proper values for displayed parameters and follow the instruction to go through necessary steps Press Back button if you need to go back to previous setup page press Next but
49. BU Browse Default Figure 4 DD Info Dialog 4 Click Browse navigate to the ValVue installation directory Default is Program Files DFC ValVueFF DD and click OK and OK and Figure 5 appears Ets as Enter the ff5 o or cff File Name Browse Cancel This dialog will create subdirectories under the base directory of Device Description based on your manufacturer ID and Device Type and then copy ff5 ffo and zum and cff file there Di Figure 5 Import DD_CFF Browse Dialog 5 Click Browse navigate to the ValVue installation directory Default is Program Files DFC ValVueFF DD FVP until the directory FVP_0001 and FVP_0007 appears There are three files in the two directories 6 Select the 0201 ffo file that is under FVP_0007 7 Select Open 13 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 8 Select OK in the Import DD_CFF Browse Dialog and click OK and a dialog appears Figure 6 Interface Configuration Utility x e 1 The DD files are imported successfully to the directory C Program Files National Instruments NI FBUS data 445644 0001 Figure 6 Interface Configuration Utility Success Dialog 9 Click OK 10 Repeat step 4 through step 9 to import 0306 ffo 11 Repeat to import DD file in WProgram Files DD YVP 12 Click OK to exit After the DDs are installed successfully they appear in the installation subdirectory of NI FBUS CAUTION The computer and the NIFB interface car
50. EXXXXXX Device Fail Safe Status CV1002 Figure 157 Active Latched 173 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Failsafe Clear Latched The Fail Safe Status window is updated with the Failsafe Clear Latched condition Figure 158 when the active condition is cleared The Clear Latch button is enabled to clear the latch If the positioner is not in out of service OOS operation state required for clearing the latched state you are prompted to switch to OOS state Fail Safe Status EN T ENEE ATTENTION AIMAR AR Device Fail Safe Statu FW 101 Figure 158 Clear Latch Failsafe Clear Non Latch The Fail Safe Status window is updated to the Failsafe Clear Non Latch condition when the latch is cleared Fail Safe Status EN 1 Device Fail Safe Status 141002 CLEAR NON LATCH Close Figure 159 Clear Non Latch Exiting Failsafe Failsafe cannot be cleared until the original cause is corrected See Error Messages on page 207 for additional information about fault correction After the problem cause is corrected the Failsafe dialog box shows Clear Latched Select the Clear Latch button and select Close on the Clear Non Latch button Certain combinations of configuration parameters can complicate exiting failsafe Typically non standard travel calibration coupled with tight shutoff full open and or position limits may need to be cleared before exiting failsafe If the Time 2 T2 Deviation
51. FBs and Transducer Blocks TBs which represent different types of application functions This provides scheduling of Function Blocks FBs as well as Device Descriptions DDs which allow the host system to com municate with devices without the need for custom programming The full featured Masoneilan software for diagnostics calibration and configuration 192 Launching from Yokagawa and Emerson This section describes how to launch the FF application using the Yokagawa PRM software and the Emerson Delta V Snap On Launching from Yokagawa PRM To launch from Yokagawa 1 Select Start gt All Programs gt Yokagawa PRM gt Plant Resource Manager or click the icon and Figure 164 appears PRM Login DRM Authentication PRM Authentication User Name ADMINISTRATOR Plant Resource Manager Password Cancel Figure 164 PRM Login Dialog 193 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 2 Enter the password and click OK and the Plant Resource Manager main screen appears Figure 165 Plant Resource Manager User Name ADMINISTRATOR KJ Elle Edit view Register Option Window Help 5 09 408 88 ha 0 PH plane ac Oe Zeen CAE List Sel Diagnosis d ae o i S Alarm Patrol Historian eu eg mE a a e E oa Spare ON Out Of Service ON OFF ON ON OFF ON ON OFF PCV_02 445644000730001569 SVI 65CAS3C8ES Figure 165 PRM Main Screen 194 Launchin
52. Fieldbus is defined in IEC 61158 and ISA S50 It includes Publisher Subscriber Cli ent Server and Source Sink services See Device Description When the valve position is within the setpoint the dead zone no additional position control occurs This value is normally 0 however for high friction valves e g valves with graphite pack ing a higher dead zone helps avoid limit cycling due to the stick slip action of the valve In these cases the dead zone cho sen might be 0 2 to 1 Notation for numbers to base 10 The number sequence is 0 1 9 This provides an extended description of each object in the Vir tual Field Device VFD and includes information needed for a control system or host to understand VFD data meaning This is the term for a screen that allows you to interface with the software application Dynamic Link Library in Windows DLL files are installed when installing NIFB software and ValVueFF software A Fieldbus is a digital two way multi drop communication link among intelligent measurement and control devices It serves as a Local Area Network LAN for advanced process control remote input output and high speed factory automation applica tions The Fieldbus Access Sublayer FAS maps the Fieldbus Mes sage Specification FMS onto the Data Link Layer DLL This contains definitions of Application Layer services in FOUN DATION Fieldbus The FMS specifies services and message formats for accessin
53. Figure 108 Download Select Dialog Box WARNING Do not download a configuration to a positioner if the valve is controlling a process Always isolate the valve from the AN process before a download Test the configuration before reconnecting the valve 1 Put ValVueFF in the OFFLINE state 2 Either L Select the Open File icon Figure 106 or U Select the Download icon or L Right click the Offline icon in the Device tree and select Download 129 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 3 Select a device as a target from the list box Figure 108 and select OK to confirm the selection Downloading puts the device into the Out of Service operation state You are prompted for permission Figure 109 LC NOTE Downloading will put the device into the out of service state Do you want to proceed e JS Figure 109 Download Confirm Process 4 Select Yes The download starts and lasts approximately one minute The first parameters to download are tagname and node address You are asked to confirm that it acceptable to change the tag or address 5 Select Yes If the device tag in not unique Figure 110 appears Click OK and follow the dialog instructions to fix the situation ValVueFF EN NOTE The device tag is either empty or non unique Right click the device to select Tag Address menu for changing or initialization before open the device Figure 110 Device Tag is Not Unique
54. Figure 83 results in the display shown in Figure 84 99 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP NOTE When the characteristic is linear the displays of PID output position setpoint and target valve position all match For all other non linear characteristics the valve target position differs from the setpoint Figure 84 Figure 84 Display Showing Non Linear Characteristic 100 Custom Characterization Dialog Configuration Services Custom Linearization Select the Custom Linearization menu item in the Characterization dialog box and the Custom Linearization dialog box appears Figure 85 When an FVP is mounted on a reciprocating valve a small non linearity in the valve position measured by the FVP position sensor versus actual valve position can result from the linkage configuration This non linearity can often be insignificant in a closed loop system and has the least effect on the closed loop performance Custom linearization cannot be used in combination with the equal percentage or quick opening characteristics If a non linearity correction and equal percentage or quick opening characteristics are both required use the nonlinearity correction in the Travel Calibration dialog box and adjust the 50 point Custom Linearization Dialog Lever Type Select Simple Compound LU Lenath Unit Select 1 inch z 13 Simple Lever Type Compound Lever Type Parameters Stroke Length 5 Lever Arm 2
55. Foundation Fieldbus Function Block Links Each of the control functions is represented in the Control configuration as Foundation Fieldbus function blocks All the blocks in the temperature cascade are shown in Figure 176 Figure 176 Temperature Cascade Block Diagram They are grouped according to the physical device containing them and they are shown with the links between the blocks soft wiring for data flow Similarly the level loop function blocks are shown in Figure 177 213 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP BK_CAL_OUJBK_CAL_IN BK_CAL_OU Figure 177 Level Loop Block Diagram To complete the model ValVueFF Figure 178 is temporarily connected to the heat exchanger s Foundation Fieldbus wiring at an intermediate point ValVueFF Maint Host Interface H1 Foundation Fieldbus Segment Trunk 3 1T202 201 FV 101 FT 102 TT 103 Figure 178 ValVueFF Connected as a Visitor Device 214 Device Operational States and Foundation Fieldbus The Heat Exchanger Reference Model segment consists of a Heat Exchanger Host in a control center with a Foundation Fieldbus trunk connected to two junction boxes One junction box has spurs to the flow and temperature control devices and the other connects to the devices controlling tank level A power supply with isolation electronics and two terminators completes the configuration Configure the ValVueFF maintenance computer interface cards
56. GE Energy Masonellan Products ValVue FF Rev p Maintenance Manual ValVue FF is a software tool to configure calibrate and operate FOUNDATION Fieldbus pneumatic control valve Ex gt positioners ValVue FF imagination at work Warranty Items sold by GE Energy are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period one 1 year from first use or eighteen 18 months from delivery provided said items are used according to GE recommended usages GE reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product or change product materials design or specifications without notice Software is warranted for ninety 90 days from delivery This instruction manual applies to the following instruments and approved software FVP110 Digital Positioner and ValVue software The FVP110 positioners are warranted for use only with interface software approved by GE Energy Consult factory locations for approved software listing About this Guide This instruction manual applies to the following instruments and approved software L ValVueFF L with Firmware version 3 LJ with ValVueFF software 2 32 or greater L with ValVue version 2 4 or greater The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice The information contained in this manual in whole or part shall not be transcribed or copied without GE Energy s written permission In no case does this manual guarantee the merc
57. Initialization Input Output I O Subsystem Interface Interchangeability Interoperability IRQ ISA Link Link Active Scheduler LAS The standard language for Web Browsers is platform indepen dent Integral time or reset time is the time constant of integral con trol Higher values of cause slower integral action A value of zero disables integral action The electro magnetic device which converts low energy electri cal current signal to a pressure which is then amplified by the pneumatic relay Initialization manual mode When a downstream block is not responding to it s setpoint an upstream block adjusts its output so that it is at the correct value when the downstream block returns to a mode respon sive to its setpoint This provides bumpless transfer for mode changes See Foundation Fieldbus specifications This is a device used to connect other types of communications protocols to a fieldbus Segment or Segments This is the capability to substitute a device from one manufac turer with that of another manufacturer on a fieldbus network without loss of functionality or degree of integration This is the capability for a device from one manufacturer to interact with that of another manufacturer on a fieldbus network without loss of functionality Interrupt Request This is a resource that must be properly assigned when the NIFBUS inter face card drivers are installed in Windows The Instrument Socie
58. L Recommended Wait Time s lt can be used as a guide for setting wait time read LI Wait Time 5 to 300 sec Determines the data acquisition que time for each Positioner Signature Diagnostic Services Signature Setting Figure 145 Position Signature Setting Dialog Box 163 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank Query and Reporting Services Query Services Query Device General Tab Query Services are useful for viewing each FVP parameter Access this by several methods L From the Device Query icon in the tool bar L From the V or PID dialog box LI and by right clicking a selected device in the device tree Open as many as 30 Query dialog boxes simultaneously to examine parameters in the device and in selected function blocks A query remains active even when the device to which it is directed is no longer the selected device To perform a general inquiry 1 Select a parameter from the pulldown list Figure 146 Query Device FV 101 BBE General Block Parameters ll 2 Device Identifier Figure 146 Query Device Dialog Box General Tab Pulldown List 165 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 2 Select Read and the reply field populates Figure 147 Query Device CV1002 Ma E General Block Parameters D ss Device Identifier Reply Device Idertiier RB MANUFAC D 445644 By FMS Identity ModelFVP By FM
59. Length L2 Lever Arm Length 11 Offset Length L3 Ce Valve Postion at Horizontal T e Cancel Figure 85 Custom Linearization Dialog Box A custom linearization method built into ValVueFF can be used to correct this non linearity The method automatically generates a custom characterization that matches the specific linkage used CAUTION Custom Linearization uses the same data as Custom Characterization Only one of these configuration options can be used at one time Custom Characterization data is discarded if Custom Linearization is used 101 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP To configure this option 1 Select Define from the Options tab Characterization pick list and click Customize 2 Select Custom Linearization and the Custom Linearization window Figure 85 appears Select inch or mm for Length Unit Select 4 Select Simple or Compound L Simple The simple lever has the pivot point the position sensor in the FVP mounted a fixed distance L1 from the valve stem pickup point L Compound The compound linkage has Lever L1 attached at one end to the pivot the position sensor in the FVP and at the other end to Link L2 Link L2 connects Lever L1 to the valve stem pickup point Most linkages use a linkage with L3 equal to L1 the second lever arm is vertical when the first lever arm is horizontal The correction computation correctly computes the correction curve when L3 is not
60. NI FBUS Interface Configuration Utility to install the board and observe or change the IRQ and memory base address This is not recommended Select the board and select Edit to open the interface dialog box Install the USB 8486 CAUTION Operate the USB 8486 only as described in the operating instructions Do not unplug the USB 8486 when the NI FBUS software is running To install the USB 8486 complete the following steps 1 Power on the computer 2 Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer and the DB9 connector into the USB 8486 3 Connect the USB 8486 to the Fieldbus network Refer to the NI FBUS Hardware and Software User Manual for more information about the connectors 4 Launch the Interface Configuration Utility Right click the USB 8486 and select Enable Close the Interface Configuration Utility and start the NI FBUS Communications Manager or NI FBUS Configurator 204 Replacing an FVP Configuration Replacing an FVP Configuration To replace an FVP 1 N O 91 N Connect to the original source device using ValVueFF Upload the Configuration to a file Save the file using a meaningful name Select OFFLINE from the device tree Open the saved file Select Download Config Select a target device from the list box 205 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank Error Messages Auto Tune Results Reference Table 16 Auto Tune Results
61. NIFB Interface card must be configured as Fieldbus segment with a host computer a Visitor device To configure a positioner prior to connecting it The NIFB Interface card must be configured as to a running segment a LINK MASTER DEVICE at a FIXED address 0x10 is recommended 11 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Configuring the Interface Card The configuration of a PC for use with ValVueFF varies depending on the immediate task If ValVueFF is used to maintain or configure a valve on a working Foundation Fieldbus segment the PC running ValVueFF must configured carefully so it does not interfere with control communication Two configurations are described in d Configuring the Interface Card for Offline Use on page 12 A Configuring a Device with Third Party Software on page 14 When an FVP positioner is running on a segment that cannot be disturbed the interface card and PC are configured as a BASIC DEVICE at a Visitor address Open the configuration utility NI FBUS Interface Configuration Utility and follow the instructions in the NI manual Configuring the Interface Card for Offline Use The visitor configuration described previously does not work if the only devices that are connected to the segment are a FVP positioner and an NIFB interface card This is because there is no Link Master to schedule messages It is necessary to configure the interface card as a Link Master The Interface
62. Name and Device Tag can be any convenient names The names are not seen by any other interfaces and are not important Installing the Device Descriptions with NI FBUS Interface Configuration Utility The NI FBUS Interface Configuration Utility must be used to install the DD for the FVP and to install the standard dictionary 1 Select Start gt Programs gt National Instruments gt NI FBUS gt Utilities gt Interface Configuration Utility and the window appears Figure 2 NI FBUS Interface Configuration Utility Evaluation ax NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS cE gt Board AD Poo Import DD CFF Add Interface Figure 2 Interface Configuration Utility 12 NI FBUS Software Installation of Hardware and 2 Select Import DD CFF and the browse dialog appears Figure 3 LT ais Enter the Ei fo or cff File Name Browse Cancel This dialog will create subdirectories under the base directory of Device Description based on your manufacturer ID and Device Type and then copy ff5 ffo and zum and cff file there Al Figure 3 Import DD_CFF Browse Dialog 3 Click DD Info and the dialog appears Figure 4 S DD Info x The base directory for your Device Descriptions hram Files N ational Instruments NI FBUS data Browse This field can be blank if you do not Cancel have manufacturer specified DD info Your standard text dictionary C Program Files National Instruments NI F
63. PLUG IN E Cal Data ES PAE Ss Figure 167 PLUG IN Selection 195 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Plant Resource Manager Ele Edit view Register Option window Help 388 ea jua as jo User Name ADMINISTRATOR L Class history B Details diagnosis Pag ha5644000710001569 Device ID pa PLANT E E Foundation Fieldbus E Dresser Valve Division FVP Software Download 1 On Service E E Spare 14456440007J0001569 PCV_02 Out Of Service E E HART E Dresser Valve Division A svap svizeso Device Tag Foos PRM PLUG IN ValVueFF Device Tag Comment Pev_02 PLUG IN Name Execute Detail Rows 1 of 4 Figure 168 PRM Main Screen Valve Selected 5 Double click the Plug In Name and the PRM PLUG IN ValVueFF Login screen appears 196 Launching from Yokagawa PRM Launching from Yokagawa and Enter the Username and Password and click OK and the Open Device Dialog appears followed by the main screen Figure 169 PRM PLUG IN ValVueFF Elle Setup Ven Tools Help ZZ SS PD Tag Operation Block Actual Mode RB oos o0s TB oos AD IMAN Position Set Point Target Pos Actual Position 0 04 XD Error no error Masoneilan For Help press F1 Device Present Device Opened Trend Window not Open Query Window not Open Figure 169 PRM
64. Plug In ValVueFF Main Screen 197 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Emerson Delta V Snap On To launch from Emerson 1 Select Start gt All Programs gt AMS Device Manager gt AMS Device Manager or the AMS Suite Intelligent Device Manager Device Explorer a x DG Eile gdt view Tools Window Help 181 x Sla ble la ell ala d AMS Device Manager Revie Rey Pr 5 Plant Locations lari Dresser Valve Di FYP FF E area Gaprioi YOKOGAWA EJA Software Download LC1 i FF H E Calibration e El Device List E Physical Networks E DeltaYProPlus E M Delta Network BR Controller MOPLUS 01 E 4 1 0 Deltav BL 1 0 HART Card C01 H 1 0 HART Card coz E Bb 1 0 Fieldbus Card CO6 7 Fieldbus Port POL D Ready DELTAVPROPLUS UserLocal ADMINISTRA Figure 170 AMS Suite Intelligent Device Manger Window 2 Navigate to the correct valve and select the FVP 3 Double click the tag and a search dialog appears Figure 171 AMS Device Manager xj Searching Please W ait Figure 171 Searching Dialog 198 Emerson Delta V Snap On Launching from Yokagawa and A dialog appears Figure 172 as parameters are read AMS Device Manager 4 Reading parameter values Figure 172 Reading Parameters Dialog The main screen appears Figure 173 2 Fv101 FYP Rev 3 E Steg File Actions Help Sal x Configure Setup Process Other gt FYP Transducer Bl
65. S Identity Revison R2 01 Figure 147 Reply List Populated Query Device Block Parameters Tab The Block Parameters tab Figure 148 provides access to every parameter in each selected block For the expert technician it provides detailed information not available in the Configuration and Tuning dialog boxes For interpretation of the parameters and their units and data structure see the FVP instruction manual In the example shown in Figure 148 the simple parameter MODE_BLK reveals that the mode of the Transducer block is set to OOS Out Of Service Query Device PV102 MEE Genesa Block Parameters essa move sxx Block Selection C m CA CRD Con Co C SPLT pp TARGET DOS 0x80 ACTUAL DOS 0x80 PERMITTED Auto 1005 0x88 NORMAL Auto 0x08 Help To display detailed attribute information night click the name field in the lest box Figure 148 Query Device Dialog Box Block Parameters 166 Query Device Block Parameters Query and Reporting Services To see the parameter value 1 Select a parameter from the pull down list Figure 149 using the scroll bar 2 Select Read Query Device Bead POSITION_CHAR_TYPE UMW LD UM ELECT_TEMP TEMPERATURE_UNIT SUPPLY_PRESSURE SPRING_RANGE Figure 149 Parameter Pull Down List 3 Access the Parameter Attribute dialog box Figure 150 from the Block Parameter page by right clicking on the Parameter name field This dialog box displays the attri
66. Signature This measures the in out characteristics of the control valve in the user defined range The total number of data is 100 sets Figure 129 The input parameter is output pressure Equal to MEAS PRESS_AIR and the output parameter is the feedback signal Equal to FINAL_POSITION_VALUE Value Before measuring the extended actuator signature FVP performs an offset measurement the same procedure as the one in Auto Tune This prepares for the measurement if the selected measuring mode is not set to Measure All In measuring the extended actuator signature FVP obtains 100 data sets Position data and pressure data is one set There are two data acquisition modes Position related data acquisition and time sampling related data acquisition Normally data is acquired according to the addressed measuring position point When the valve is saturated and cannot reach the measurement point the data acquisition mode is switched to time sampling Signature Setting ka Standard Extended High Res Step Response Postioner Lower Set Point 10 to 110 0 Higher Set Point 10 to 110 100 Recommended Scan Time s 180 Scan Time 20 to 3600s 150 Deviation Margin 0 to 500 50 Sampling Interval 200 to 1000ms m zl 60 Figure 129 Extended Signature Dialog Box Measurement Parameters The measurement setting parameters determine the condition of measurement The parameters consist of six float
67. This level is intended for training use it cautiously It grants all of the privileges of level 4 plus allows access to the Simulation State of the process controller The simulation of the PID Block allows the user to run the process controller without connecting a process variable input to the FVP and is useful for learning how to operate the process controller Level 8 Allows access to all FVP functions In addition it is the only level allowed to logon to the Level 9 administration program The Administrator has an account of privilege level 9 There must be at least one user of privilege level 9 in order to get access to the Administration program WARNING Never use the simulation state if the valve is connected in a control loop or the if the valve is controlling process flow The simulation state permanently removes important control loop configuration information from the FVP valve positioner The soft wired connection between the PID functions block and its input function block must be restored after simulation is used Reconfigure function block links after using simulate The Clear Device command must be used when downloading restored configuration 33 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank Using ValVueFF Overview Integrated Valve Interface IVI The primary screen for displaying information in ValVueFF the Integrated Valve Interface screen IVI Figure 33 appears
68. Travel Calibration Wizard If changes are needed select Next to complete the Wizard and install the changes Restart the Setup Wizard Step 4 Travel Calibration Wizard The mechanical stops on some actuators may allow the valve to move beyond it s rated travel The next wizard allows adjustment of the valve travel to correspond to the travel indicator on the actuator In the example shown the valve has been moved to 100 travel mark on the actuator by trial and error The FVP positioner indicates that the position corresponding to 100 rated travel is 93 5 of the measured mechanical travel If this is correct select the span control and select Apply Calibration Select Yes to the confirmation dialog box Are you sure you want to apply travel calibration This method is also used to adjust the 0 position to correspond to the valve s actual closed position and to correct nonlinear travel by adjusting the position at which the valve is 50 open If Travel Calibration is used to modify valve travel the initial values shown in Figure 70 may require corresponding modifications For example if the travel has been short stroked so that at 100 calibrated travel the valve is at 80 of mechanical limits increase the Full Open Above and Position Upper Limit values to 138 110 8 Similarly if the valve is calibrated to allow over travel at the valve seat reduce Tight Shutoff and Position Lower Limit For example if the valve is closed at 12 of mechan
69. UP control relay valve actuator Spring range and linkage combined The unit for this parame ter is rad mA The input signal of I P is mA the output signal of linkage is rad The nternal Gain is based upon the Measured Gain This is measured by the Auto Tune function units mA rad This describes how fast the control relay can drive the air actua tor units seconds This parameter is measured by the Auto Tune function This describes the hysteresis of the control valve units This parameter is measured by the Auto Tune function This describes the slip width of control valve units The stem of the control valve makes an abrupt movement when the pneumatic actuator breaks the friction of the valve packing Slip width is the value of abrupt movement of the stem This describes air pressure This parameter is available only in the AP option with pressure sensor The units are determined by unit index of Spring Range This parameter is measured by the Auto Tune function It is the value of actuator pressure when the valve is at the 0 mechanical stop The parameter is used for diagnostics only not for tuning or control This describes supply pressure The units for this parameter are determined by unit index of Spring Range This parameter is available only in the AP option This parameter is measured by the Auto Tune function It is the value of actuator pressure when the valve is at the 100 mechanical stop The para
70. ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Calibration Services The Calibration page Figure 52 contains the following tabs U Range Use to adjust the positioner to the actual stroke range of the valve LJ Tuning Use to Auto Tuning the position control algorithm U Travel Calibration Use to make additional adjustments to valve stroke U Advanced Use to set non linear factors to optimize dynamic performance Calibration CY1002 Figure 52 Calibration Dialog Box See Calibration Services on page 105 for detailed information 56 Device Tag Address Using ValVueFF Device Tag Address To change the node address or PD Tag of any device listed in Device Selection CAUTION Changing the device tag address clears the linkage and trend configuration in the device and may interrupt the device operation 1 Either L Right click the device to bring up the context menu or L Select Setup gt Device Tag Address 2 Enter a unique Device Tag for the entire control plant 3 Select a Node Address unique in the segment from the dropdown list of allowed addresses Use only the allowed address to avoid communications errors Tag Address E Device Tag 21001 Node Address Sg D NOTE Changing the device tag address may interrupt its operation Cancel Figure 53 Tag Address Dialog 57 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP View Menu Menus items include L View Trend on page 58
71. WARNING Never change tag or address of a positioner unless the valve j is isolated from the process CAUTION Changing tag or address can alter or destroy control linkages between function blocks After changing these parameters the control configuration must be tested and corrected 130 Download Firmware Saving a Configuration Download Firmware Use this to upgrade firmware to the field device via Foundation Fieldbus Typical uses are to add new features such as function block and diagnostics to existing devices and to optimize existing plant field devices This feature is applied only to F YVP 110 Type 7 device that has Flash memory installed F YVP 110 Type 1 device including both dev rev 2 and 3 does not support firmware download feature To download firmware 1 Select Tools gt Download Firmware ffd file A dialog appears 2 Navigate to and select the file 3 Select Open to download firmware and Figure 111 Downloading Firmware Downloading Firmware CV1001A 5 erifying FFD file FFD file OK Prepare for Downloading Ready for downloading Starting to Download Downloading firmware successful ctivating new firmware New firmware has been activated Figure 111 Downloading Firmware A message dialog appears after firmware is downloaded Figure 112 ValVueFF zl Ku ValVueFF is ready to activate the new firmware Do you wish to ACTIVATE the new firmware now
72. after a successful ValVueFF logon The IVI displays and updates real time values for valve position valve Set Point actuator pressure and provides access to all other services The IVI offers tools and wizards using standard conventions and offers multiple paths to functions to suit a user s preferences The information and controls for services are arranged in frames within IVI You have single click access to the PID Controller interface from the IVI The IVI displays and updates real time values for valve position valve Set Point and actuator pressure numerically and graphically The IVI displays all valve and positioner variables and provides access to services such as Setup Wizard Configuration Calibration and Diagnostics tools Major screen components include Figure 33 1 Menu bar provide access to services that work with files devices and function blocks 2 Icon toolbar provide access to services that work with files devices and function blocks 3 Status bar displays the status of the fieldbus segment 4 Device List tree frame used to navigate to a device 5 Block Actual Mode frame list the mode for all configured blocks 6 Other Para bar frame shows the schedule Analog Output Block AO and PID status and errors 7 Temperature Pressure and l P frame lists the operational data in bar format Internal temperature output pressure optional and servo output to I P are displayed as bar graphs Position frame slider bars
73. al Block tags are not used for control linkages They can be changed without losing control linkages However some applications require restarting if another application changes a block tag Checked when the device PID block is activated Read only Checked when the device pressure sensor is installed Read only Used to control communications on the fieldbus Used to measure and maintain characteristic data 81 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Position Tab Use this tab Figure 74 for the setting up the Transducer Block TB valve position configuration parameters Configure CV1002 General Position Actuator AD Block PID Block Options Servo Parameters Position Limit To modify servo parameters use Calibration Tool Tight Shutoff Below from the main window EA Gain es um o Be 5 Derivative Gain 0 Dead Zone Full Open Above Position Upper Limit Near Closed Value Limit Switch Threshold Threshold Low 2 110 Threshold High mm 10 Position Lower Limit mp Ca 20 Fault Control a o li Servo Alarms Advanced 10 Time 1 sec 1 Time 2 sec 1 to Disable Cancel Query Device Figure 74 Position Tab Configuration Dialog Box Servo Parameters Frame The servo parameters are normally set by Auto Tune in Tuning or Calibration They determine the dynamic response of the valve position cont
74. and Status Initial Set Point 90 0 Destination Set Point 80 0 Sampling Rate ms 20 0 Num of Samples 20 Round Tip NO A Temp Position Pressure 40 Output Current Status 24 27 deg 86 91 95 40 kPa 50 00 LOADING Actual Position Air Pressure AO Output 160 140 120 100 80 60 Last update time 06 27 02 15 11 22 Cancel Current Signature Figure 120 Signature Measurement 141 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Signature Graphs After signature measurement completes the signature graphs dialog box appears Based on the your selection the signature graphs displays up to four types of signature graphs Figure 121 Because extended actuator signature and high resolution actuator share a database their graphs appear in the same graph window Signature 1 x File Edk View Actuator Signature Extended High Resolution D i Pe CCE 5 0 45 55 65 75 85 95 105 o 20 ES e 80 100 120 140 Pressure kPa Pressure kPa pa Step Response Test pa Positioner Signature a ooo 75H GEETEEKED go CT SO dl 657 79 eer 55 SER ASA 50 LAA A ITT 45 n CTT 30 DS ae UL ERAH 25 HHH i H 150 ag L SS 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90100 Time s Input Signal Gei Figure 121 Signature Graphs Even when current selected device is OFFLINE or for an FVP whose device revision is 2 the application can show graphs which are stored in PC At the Signature Selectio
75. anging the configuration the right half is downloaded to the positioner and implemented after selecting OK Refer to Table 11 for an explanation of parameters which function the same as for single acting CAUTION Before performing Travel Calibration check that the Tight Shut Off Full Open Feature and Position Limits are disabled If Travel Calibration is used to change zero and span more than 10 percent then the Position limits defaults may be incorrect The position limits may need to be increased or deceased 117 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank PID Block and Trending Services Overview The PID Process Controller dialog box Figure 96 contains the tools for managing the PID function block This dialog box like the IVI is composed of frames that group controls and displays The P D Status frame displays and controls the PID states modes the Setpoint and Process Variable and the Device tag name PID Process Controller F 101 x Exit View Query Device m PID Status Others State 7 Tuning Parameters gt P sec D sec 7 R 1 0000 l 35 0000 0 0000 E E c l Alarm Status SE Act Pressure 13 6 psi M Cascade Setpoint 706 828 GPM Remote Cas Setpoint 0 GPM m PID Output and Valve Position Process Variable 0 0 ActualValve Position 67 3 100 0 707 108 A Setpoint I D D D D D D D D D D 706 828 f 0 0 PID Outp
76. ard or LI Install the USB 8486 on page 204 Installing the NI FBUS Software To install the NI FBUS software CAUTION If you are reinstalling the NI FBUS software over a previous version write down your card configuration and any port configuration parameters you changed from their defaults Reinstalling the software may cause you to lose any existing card and port configuration information 1 Log in as Administrator or as a user that has Administrator privileges 2 Insert the NI FBUS Software for Windows CD into the CD ROM drive If the installer does not launch automatically navigate to the CD using Windows Explorer and launch the autorun exe The setup program steps you through the software install Restart the computer when the setup completes 203 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Installing the PCMCIA Card To install the card CAUTION Before you remove the card from the package touch the antistatic plastic package to a metal part of the system chassis to discharge electrostatic energy 1 Power on the computer 2 Insert the card into a free PCMCIA or Cardbus socket The card has no jumpers or switches to set 3 Connect the PCMCIA FBUS to the Fieldbus network using a PCMCIA FBUS cable NOTE If this card has been installed previously changes are required Remove the board using the device manager Reinstall the board using Add New Hardware wizard in the Control Panel Use the
77. ard interface then communication errors can occur ValVueFF displays a warning dialog box The first error requires acknowledgement select OK to close the dialog box Errors are recorded in the Communication Errors text box Figure 154 The error log can be saved to a text file The error log in Figure 156 was generated when the connection to the segment was repeatedly disconnected r Position Set Point 0 00 5 o 7 ValNueFF x z 7 OPEN Device FW 101 not responsive Connection terminated Device PV 101 DI View Aborted 14 45 24 4 4 Device s Present 0 Device s Open 0 Trend Window s Open 0 Query Windowfs Op Figure 154 Communication Error Message Box Saving an Error Log Use the following procedure to save an error log 1 2 Right click on the error log text box A menu box appears Select Select All There can be many lines of errors although only one shows in the text box Select Copy Figure 155 Figure 155 Drop Down Menu Open a text document with any text editor Paste the log into the text editor Save the log to an assigned folder 170 Communication Error Log Query and Reporting Services Device FV 101 DI View2 Aborted 15 10 19 Device FV 101 DI View2 Aborted 15 10 19 Device FV 101 PID View3 Aborted 15 10 21 Device FV 101 PID View3 Aborted 15 10 21 Device FV 101Error 5 E BAD ARGUMENT 15 10 21 Device FV 101 DI Vie
78. arrays This group of parameters is shared with High Resolution Actuator signature Lower Set Point Lower measuring range valid range is 10 to 110 Higher Set Point Higher measuring range valid range is 10 to 110 151 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Recommended Scan Time s Scan Time s Deviation Margin Sampling Interval ms Recommended scanning time This determines the measuring time Use Recommended Scan Time as a guide to set the scanning time Scanning time 20 to 3600 sec To get the result in shorter period decrease the Scan time To get more specific information choose a longer time to get more sam ple points Allowable deviation The measurement is performed in Propor tional control algorithm For this reason deviation between the set point value and the position value can occur due to the non linear characteristic existing in the control system UD hys teresis Valve deadband etc Basically this value does not need to be changed from the default value But if the stem position did not reach the desirable point then increase this value or if stem position far exceeds the desirable point then decrease this value to make the measurement correctly The valid range is 0 to 500 This parameter is used for High Resolution Signature only Sam pling rate 200 to 1000 ms High Resolution Actuator Signature Use this for measuring the actuator signature in high resolut
79. ation Fieldbus Valve Positioner Configuration Report User Admin Date 4 30 2001 Time 15 45 21 GENERAL DATA e Tag Address Pd Tag FV 101 Node Address Oxf Device Identifier Device ID 5945430001J0000198 Mfg ID 445644 Device Type 1 Device Rev 2 DDRev 1 Model yvP110 sl Figure 152 Configuration Report in a Browser 168 Using Report Generation Query and Reporting Services To save the report into a file U Select File Save on the browser menu bar To print a hard copy of the report Select File Print from the browser menu bar Or use the browser Print and Save toolbar icons Using Report Generation Configurations that are saved for downloading dmp files to devices can be viewed with the Report Generator offline 1 Right click Offline and then select Open and a dialog appears Figure 153 Look in Config Files e ce ES File name RS Files of type ValvuerF Config Files P dng y Cancel i Figure 153 Open Device Configuration File 2 Select the configuration file that has the desired data and click Open The offline device loads the data 3 Select File gt Generate Report to view and to print the data from your browser 169 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Communication Error Log Occasionally Foundation Fieldbus reports communication errors For example if there is a loose or intermittent connection between the fieldbus segment the NI FBUS c
80. ations_manager CAUTION If you are reinstalling the NI FBUS software over an existing version write down the board configuration and all port configuration parameters that have been changed from their defaults Reinstallation causes you to lose all board and port configuration information Installing NI FBUS 4 X Software 1 Login as an Administrator or as a user having Administrator privileges 2 Insert the NI FBUS CD ROM If you do not have this CD ROM you can download it 3 Select Start gt Run 4 Type the following in the Run dialog box X Setup where X equals the letter of the drive where the NI FBUS CD ROM was inserted The interactive setup program takes you through the necessary install steps At the end of the setup the Add New Board dialog box may appear If you have not yet installed this board select Cancel The board is installed later in the setup The installation program copies A nifb dll and drvintf dll into the system 32 directory L nifb sys into the drivers directory L information to the Windows registry Installing the Interface Card Refer to the NI FBUS Installation and Configuration manual to install and configure the PCI FBUS board and complete all installation and configuration tasks NIFBUS manuals are accessed using the following path Programs National InstrumentsINI FBUS Manuals Table 2 Two Configurations of the NIFB Interface Card To service a positioner in a running Foundation The
81. between them for control The link information is stored in a Link Object Local Override mode Manual mode Management Information Base A variation of the HART Communications Protocol which allows many smart field devices to draw power from and to communi cate over a single pair of wires Though most suited to multiple measurement devices it can be used with FVP to permit digital communication of set point as well as configuration data to multi ple positioners or a combination of positioners and measurement transmitters Such communication may not be fast enough for flow control NAMUR is a European user association of process control tech nology in chemical and pharmaceutical industries Recommen dations and Worksheets are experience reports and working documents prepared by NAMUR for its members among process control users for facultative utilization NAMUR issued a recom mended accessory mounting for control valves NE 14 Anschlu von Schwenkantrieben an Armaturen 06 08 96 which describes a method for mounting a positioner on an actuator See more at www namur de Network Management NM permits FOUNDATION Network Manager NMgr entities to conduct management operations over the network using Network Management Agents NMAs Each Network Management Agent NMA is responsible for managing the communi cations within a device The NMgr and NMA com municate through use of the Fieldbus Messaging Specification FMS and Virtual Com
82. butes of the parameter as described in the DD file Query Device C 1001 Parameter Attributes T MODE_BLKACTUAL Im Figure 150 Parameter Attribute Dialog Box 167 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Reporting Services Configuration Report This program provides a Configuration Report feature that captures a snapshot of all configuration data currently contained in and related to the selected device The data is organized into groups that are consistent with the format of the configuration user interface The report can be either HTML format or TEXT format Figure 151 The HTML based is browser independent It is best viewed with the latest browser versions To generate a report 1 Select File gt Generate Report A dialog appears Figure 151 Report Format J x Configuration report can be either HTML format or TEXT format Please make a selection Text Cancel Figure 151 Report Format Dialog Box 2 Select HTML or TEXT If you select HTML format the default browser opens the ValVueFF configuration report as a Web Page similar to that shown in Figure 152 The appearance differs by browser 3 FVPReport Microsoft Internet Explorer Ele Edt View Favorites Tools Help Beck Omara Stop Refresh Home Search Favorites History Mail Print Edit Address C Program Files DVD WalVueFF Repot Report him El o Links gt Found
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84. cer Block TB valve actuator and diagnostics limit information and details the valve and actuators manufacturer model number and serial number This is important when calling for service or replacement parts Configure CY1002 General Position Actuator AO Block PID Block Options Valve Action e Airto Open Airto Close Actuator Type Single Acting C Double Acting Relay Type Normal Direct Acting Instrument Valve Type Rotary Continuous Data Limit 4294957295 Travel Limit strokes 4294957295 Cycle Count Limit times 4294967295 Open Time Limit hours 42394967295 Close Time Limit hours 4294967295 Near Close Time Limit hours Model And Serial Number Valve Manufacturer Dresser Valve Divison e Valve Model Model_123 Valve S N SN 121212 Act Manufacturer Dresser Valve Divison X Actuator Model Actuator S N Act Model 1212 ACT SN 1212 Cancel Query Device Figure 77 Valve Action Air To Open Air To Close Actuator Type Single Acting Double Acting Relay Type Normal Direct Acting Instrument Hardware Reverse Valve Type Linear Rotary Actuator Tab Configuration Dialog Box Specifies the final failure position of the actuator as self closing or air to open Specifies the actuator as self opening or air to close Specifies the actuator as single acting type Specifies the actuator as double acting type Specifies the control relay a
85. ck the Analog Output Block AO must go into OOS mode Table 19 shows several examples of mode operation When a block is in OOS mode its output status is bad Any connected blocks know and automatically change their modes For example when a PID block sees bad status in BKCAL IN it goes to IMAN mode for initialization to the downstream block while awaiting the status to return to good cascade 217 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Examples of IVI Operational States Examples of operational states that are combinations of block modes are shown in this section A new device or a newly configured device can start up in the out of service OOS state shown in Figure 180 en al ueFF Gleis File View Tools Help 2 PO SBaAS SUE Device Selection r Selected Device Temp Ta OFFLINE GH Gegen emp Device OA 22degC i Operation OUT OF SERVICE Device S rom r Block Actual Mode RB DOS Dit DOS TB DOS DI2 DOS AD DOS PID DOS Companion Device Y r Position TAG Set Point 57 97 e Femme TB Mode H H H H H H DH DH 7 H DH En CLOSE Target Pos 57 97 OPEN A 1 Actual Pos e D 97 100 AO SCHED Yes XD Error Operation point drift warning gt A For Help press F1 2 Device s Present 1 Devices Open 0 Trend Window s Open 0 Query Window s Open Figure 180 Out of Service at Startup Table 19 Mode Opera
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87. correctly Move the Failsafe dialog box to one side of the screen to uncover the V display If the PID dialog box is open close it Record the Actual Position An example is 103 41 In this extreme example the valve calibration allows for large over travel between the open stop and 100 position Step Two This step requires permission level 3 4 8 or 9 1 Oe ES a eS Open the Operation State dialog box Select Manual Select OK Enter the Actual Position value in the Set Point text box Select OK If the Failsafe dialog box changes to Clear Latched select the Clear Latch button The dialog box requests a change to OOS Select Yes If the Failsafe dialog box remains in Active Latched proceed to the next step Step Three This step requires permission level 3 4 8 or 9 1 2 3 Open the Configuration dialog box Select the Position tab Set the Full Open Above FAO and Position Low Limit parameters to 10 higher than the Actual Position recorded in Step 3 Set the Time 2 parameter to 7 Select OK to accept the changes Select Yes when a dialog box warns of a change to OOS state The Failsafe dialog box changes to Clear Latched Select the Clear Latch button Close the Failsafe dialog box 180 Exiting Failsafe Failsafe Handling Step Four This step requires permission level 2 3 4 8 or 9 1 Open the Operation State dialog box 2 Select Manual 3 Select OK 4 Enter
88. d with NIFBUS server software configuration must not conflict with an operating Foundation Fieldbus segment Disruption of control can result Do not configure the interface as a Link Master Configuring a Device with Third Party Software Fieldbus segments have many devices Each segment is unique and requires configuration of the communications and control parameters Each segment must have a Link Master that is configured to manage and schedule the communications The National Instruments configurator software provides structured access to the parameters In this instruction manual screen shots from the National Instruments Inc configurator NIFBUS Configuration System version 4 0 are referenced Configuring a Valve in an Active Foundation Fieldbus Segment Because testing a segment can be time consuming it is best to perform the configuration in a disciplined series of steps This avoids repeating or repairing configuration steps You can refer to the NI FBUS Configurator User Manual for additional information 14 NI FBUS Software Installation of Hardware and Sequencing for Configuration Use this procedure for sequencing a configuration 1 Set network parameters for Slot time Max Response Delay and Inter PDU Delay Parameters examples used in the reference model are shown in Table 3 Settings are different in each Foundation Fieldbus segment Table 3 Network Parameters for Reference Model Network Setting Rule Network Set
89. dance with the HART Commu nications Foundation standards A technology for measuring the performance of process equip ment and valves over a period of time to predict the need for maintenance The technology evolved to meet NRC requirements GL 89 10 and has proven valuable to other process industries FVP and ValVueFF offer a suite of diagnostic tools to implement condition monitoring This is a coupling device used to connect the wire medium to a fieldbus device or to another segment of wire This is a group of Function Blocks FBs that execute at a speci fied rate within a fieldbus device or distributed across the fieldbus network This is a physical interface between a Trunk and Spur or a Trunk and a device Derivative time or rate time is the time constant of derivative con trol expressed in seconds A value of zero disables derivative action 184 Damping Coefficient Data Link Layer DLL DD Dead Zone Decimal Device Description DD DI Digital Input Block Dialog DLL FAS Fieldbus Access Sublayer Fieldbus Access Sublayer FAS Fieldbus Messaging Specification FMS Flash Memory The valve response may be made slower for some applications A value of 0 gives no damping and a value of 9 gives maximum damping of valve motion This controls transmission of messages onto the fieldbus and manages access to the fieldbus through the Link Active Sched uler LAS The DLL used by FOUNDATION
90. device of type Transmitter A set of rules that control the operation of an object through software The FVP position control algorithm is a modified PID Other algorithms embed ded in FVP include the STOPS method for calibrating stroke and the auto TUNE method for establishing the best parameters for the PID algorithm This block processes signal from control blocks to make them compatible with the control valve and passes them to the positioner s transducer block The combination of a single acting actuator and the control valve where the valve is closed when air pressure is applied to the actuator A spring opens the valve when air pressure is removed The combination of a single acting actuator and the control valve where the valve is open when air pressure is applied to the actuator A spring closes the valve when air pressure is removed Automatic mode This is any device not having the capability to control communications on an H1 fieldbus segment This describes the communication objects in a fieldbus device A configura tion device can use Device Description DD Files and Capabilities Files to configure a fieldbus system without having the fieldbus devices online 183 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP CAS Cascade mode Characteristic Closed Communications Stack Compliance Voltage Compliance HART Condition Monitoring Connector Control Loop Coupler D A string must be typed
91. e Each of the parameters displayed in the control faceplate dialog has a function block and parameter name shown in the form of BLOCK PARAMETER These are listed in Table 7 m Selected Device T Pr PD Tag Pv102 jiii Spe 24degC 72 1kPa Operation MANUAL STATE Block Actual Mode RB AUTO 0172 005 005 TB AUTO SPLT oos AD T Ma FID IMAN Posit D SetPoint 50 00 3 50 00 al CLOSE Target Pos 50 00 OPEN 0 Actual Position 49 99 100 AD SCHED Yes XD Enor No emos PID SCHED No 4 Figure 41 Positioner Faceplate with Characteristic 45 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Display PD Tag Display Type Table 7 Parameter Name PD TAG IVI Faceplate Parameters Remarks This indicates the FVP tag Operational State Active Control Device Operation State can be one of the following LI NORMAL LI MANUAL L Out of Service If no physical device is selected OFFLINE is displayed as the operation state Setpoint Signal AO OUT Desired valve position before application of characterization and limits Target Position Slider and XX XX TB FINAL_POSITION Desired valve position as derived by the FF input value into the FVP Valve Position Bar and XX XX TB FINAL_POSITION _VALUE This indicates valve stem or shaft position in percent of ranged travel Temperature Bar and XX deg TB ELECT_TEMP Device en
92. e Handling 7 8 Select the Clear Latch button Select Yes when the dialog box request a change to OOS Step Four This step requires permission level 2 3 4 8 or 9 1 St 218 Open the Operation State dialog box Select Manual Select OK Enter the Actual Position value in the Set Point text box Select OK Step Five This step requires permission level 3 4 8 or 9 1 Open the Configuration dialog 2 Select the Position tab 3 Setthe Tight Shutoff and Position Low Limit parameters to 10 lower than the Actual Position recorded in Step 3 4 Set the Time 2 parameter to 1 Figure 161 Position Limit Position Limit 10 Tight Shutoff Below 49 Tight Shutoff Below 110 FullOpen Above 110 Full Open Above 10 Position Lower Limit 28 Position Lower Limit 100 Position Upper Limit 100 Position Upper Limit 3 Near Closed Value 3 NearClosed Value Limit Switch Threshold A Je Limit Switch Threshold 10 Threshold Low 10 Threshold Low 90 Threshold High 90 Threshold High Fault Control Fault Control 0 Error Band 10 Error Band 10 Timelfsec 10 Time1 sec 40 Time Ze 1 to Disable 1 Time 2 sec 7 to Disable Before Normal Configuration After getting Out of Failsafe Configuration Figure 161 Resetting Failsafe Parameters 177 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface
93. e remote block controls its output directly The algorithm must initialize so that no bump is experi enced when the mode switches to Auto A remote output out parameter is maintained by the block to support initialization of the control application when the block mode is not remote out put The Set Point can be maintained or initialized to the process variable value Remote Cascade The block Set Point is set by a control application running on an RCas interface device through the remote cascade in parameter Based on this Set Point the normal block algorithm determines the pri mary output value A remote cascade out parameter is main tained by the block to support initialization of the control application when the block mode is not remote cascade Cascade Cas A Set Point value supplied by another function block through the Cascade input parameter is used by the normal block algorithm in determining the primary output value This connection between function blocks is defined by a link object 216 Multiple Modes and States Foundation Fieldbus Automatic Auto Manual Man Local Override LO Initialization Manual IMan Out of Service OOS Multiple Modes and States A local Set Point value is used by the normal block algorithm in determining the primary output value The local Set Point value can be written to by an operator through an interface device The block output is not being calculated although it can
94. e the slider to tune the PID output and see the valve position above PID Process Controller FW 101 ES Exit View Query Device M PID Status Ste a ce D pa SIM z Other Process Variable 707 108 Setpoint re Using ValVueFF Others Tuning Parameters geg P sec D sec 7 1 0000 35 0000 0 0000 i Alarm Status Act Pressure 13 6 psi Cascade Setpoint 706828 GPM Remote Cas Setpoint 0 GPM PID Output and Valve Position D ActualValvePosition 673 100 0 Figure 55 PID Process Controller Dialog Box 59 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Change PID Parameters The process loop tuning parameters are displayed in a frame Figure 56 To change them 1 Select Change this displays the Change PID Tuning Parameters dialog box 2 Tune while in the controller is one of the automatic control modes L C or R or when in Manual or Other Change PID Tuning Parameter Figure 56 Change PID Tuning Parameters Dialog Box 60 Device Operation State Using ValVueFF Device Operation State This dialog box Figure 57 controls switching between the block modes as defined by the Operation States U Normal The valve is controlled by the control configuration set in Foundation Fieldbus U Manual The valve position can be set from ValVueFF L Out of Service The valve position is controlled at the last Set Po
95. e the wizard ey 1 Select Setup gt Setup Wizard or click N and the Welcome window appears Figure 64 Setup Wizard Welcome CY1002 Welcome to Setup Wizard for FF based valve positioner This simple setup wizard will walk you through a basic configuration and calibration step by step to get the selected valve positioner up and running quickly It requires the complete installation of the valve positioner on a control valve with actuator and air supply to complete this setup On each setup page enter proper values for displayed parameters and follow the instruction to go through necessary steps Press Back button if you need to go back to previous setup page press Next button if you are ready to proceed to next setup page when Next button is enabled Press Finish button at the last setup page when you need finish this setup Press Abort button will abort this setup and restore only the displayed parameters value Abort Trend Query Device Figure 64 Setup Wizard Dialog Box 2 Select Next and the Actuator window appears Figure 65 68 Step 2 Actuator Wizard Setup Wizard Procedure Step 2 Actuator Wizard 1 Select the Valve Action Actuator Type Relay Type and Valve Type Figure 65 Setup Wizard Actuator CY1002 Select options in each catogory to identify the valve actuator configurations that this device operates on Valve Action e Airto Open Airto Close Actuator Type
96. ed to fully open A value of 110 removes this function from the normal travel range The valve Target Position must not be less than this value This prevents the valve from closing Use only when required by the control strategy A value of 10 removes this function from the normal travel range The valve Target Position must not exceed this value A value of 110 removes this function from the normal travel range Use of Full Open Above at values less than 110 can result in rapid increase in flow rate if input reaches this value Use with extreme caution The threshold below which the valve is considered near closed Near Closed is useful for estimating when to change the valve trim This value does not effect valve travel it is used only for reporting the time that valve is near the seat Determining Values to Disable Tight Shutoff Below Full Open Above and Limits If Travel Limits have been readjusted after performing Find Stops then the values that disable the Tight Shutoff Below Full Open Above Position Lower Limit and Position Upper Limit functions must be determined by testing the limits To disable these functions set them 10 above the full open mechanical stop position or 10 below the fully closed mechanical stop position 84 Limit Switch T hreshold Configuration Services Limit Testing 1 2 Isolate the valve from the process Place the FVP in Manual Operating State The valve must be calibrated and supp
97. eeegs 155 Step Response Notice umi de 156 Step Response Setup Normal 156 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 134 Test Graph Result Nommal rn rre 157 135 Result Analysis Normal sisi a a a a e a a 157 136 Step Response Setup Cyclical oooconcccnccniccnnccnnccnncnoncnnnccnncnnn cnn nr rra rn rr rre 158 137 Test Graph Result Cyclical nc coccion reci 158 138 Result Analysis Cyelica sic cate tesa Sette nth e ito oil e late E 159 139 Step Response Setup Cyclical with Deadhband cece ee eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeees 159 140 Test Graph Result Cyclical with Deadband AAA 160 141 Result Analysis Cyclical with Deadbamd 160 142 Step Response Setup Resohuton cece eee ee ee eee cece teeeeeee conan cnn rr 161 143 Test Graph Result Resolution ccccccccecceecceecceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeteetieeenes 161 144 Result Analysis Resolucion na 162 145 Position Signature Setting Dialog BOX eiii ds 163 146 Query Device Dialog Box General Tab Pulldown List 165 147 Reply List ele E BEE 166 148 Query Device Dialog Box Block Parameters AAA 166 149 Parameter Pull Down List is ooonoci a ea 167 150 Parameter Attribute Dialog tesselen de eene 167 151 Report Format Dialog BOX EE 168 152 Configuration Report in a BrOWSOT caia ri das 168 153 Open Device Configuration File oocoooonnnioonccnnnnoscacccccconn enmarcan rre 169 154 Communication Error Message Box 2 ecccceeeeeeeeseee
98. ened aes 49 Contig ration EE 55 Calibration SelVicOS ii s sess caisiainiauiieves sn seesnewencosts auedes cteeeunedanceuhe andesaueaseuenehdeeagnaecshauenshaveshies 56 Device LAA Ut han tite Laake 57 MIG W MGM Uses csc E eS eA ee A ON ia A he Cook A ase ce ieee 58 MITO A A isle Gia A A AAA AAA 58 PIDY Controle te ett EE 59 Device Operation State nnnennnnnennnrentrnrtttntttnntnnttnnntnnnnnnnnnnnnn annan nanna nn nanana naene anena En 61 Toos Menta a a r a r a aaa dene E AET EE 62 Diagnostic Services E 62 Eelere ee EE 63 Detla e E E A E E E E aia 64 Help E UE 65 ABDOU etree tier an hea A a EE 65 Registration MO EEN 65 Offline Use of ValVueFF coccion idad Ela EAR a a AEN Ad 66 Setup Wizard Procedure a a e a nene nn n nn none ar peanaha 67 Step 1 Ee 68 Step 2 Actuator Wizards esse ata 69 Stepo DURA E EE 70 Step 4 Travel Calibration Ward 72 Step 5 Position Control Limits Wand 75 Step 6 Finish Setup Wizard ococccocncocnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnininenes 77 CONMGQUIPATION RE 79 BN ele le UTC EE 79 General PAGS ai cs 80 DISNEI OS E EE EEE A eds ee ae ds o oe 80 BlOGK Tag e EE 81 Others Install A a ties 81 Seele OA 82 Servo Parameters Frame 82 Position HMS FRAME sacra rd 84 Limit Switch Threshbold nasiiiii r e E E EE E EEE EEE 85 Fault Controli EE 85 A E dE 87 Elle tee 88 Model and Serial Number 88 AO Block Lab E 89 EMS a oo tas 89 AO Blo
99. enu displays User Notes This information is editable Refer to Signature Notes on page 147 for details Remove Curve Selecting a curve and selecting Remove Curve from pop up menu deletes the curve from the graph Load Signature Graphs To load a group of graphs 1 Select File gt Load 2 Select a signature file and click Open If the current graph window is not empty you are prompted to clear out the old graph Figure 123 Load Graphs xj 1 clear Existing Graphs e ze Figure 123 Clear Existing Graphs By loading data into an existing graph you can compare curves To load a specific type of graph 1 Move the cursor to the graph right click select Load Data from the pop up menu 2 Select the data to be loaded L Current Q File select the std file and click Open L Record Q Baseline 144 Signature Graphs Diagnostic Services Saving Signature Graphs To save a group of graphs U Select File gt Save To save a specific graph 1 Move the mouse cursor to the graph 2 Right click and select Save Graph The file name for a group has an underscore before the name 3 Navigate to the proper directory and click Save To save data of current data base in FVP to a file 1 Select the curve from a pop up menu 2 Select Export to Excel If signature type is standard actuator signature 1 Select Save to Record 2 Select Save to Baseline Printing Signature Graphs To print a group of grap
100. equal to L1 However L3 must be greater than 0 which requires that the valve stem pickup not be lined up with the pivot and that the pickup be on the same side of the pivot as the link between the first and seconds lever A dialog box Figure 86 displays the angle that the linkage moves See Specifications for allowable angle segments Val ueFF EN NOTE Rotation angle is 30 5 degree s with the data given Figure 86 Rotation Angle Most linkages use the compound linkage system 5 Enter data into L Stroke Length S L Valve Position at Horizontal T pound only 6 Click OK A Offset length L3 the distance from the pivot to the valve stem pickup L3 Com 102 LI Lever Arm Length L1 distance from the pivot to the valve stem pickup point d Lever Arm 2 Length L2 Compound only L L2 above L1 or L2 below L1 Compound only Pressure Frame Configuration Services Pressure Frame Pressure Units Upper Range EU100 Lower Range EUO Supply Pressure Others Frame Bumpless Transfer Display Language Temperature Units Calibration Date Calibration Person Calibration Location Servo Tuning Info This is the unit code in TB SPRING_RANGE parameter that affects output pressure unit code as well It has no effect how ever in controlling function This is the supply pressure in engineering units specified in the TB SPRING_RANGE parameter It is for information onl
101. er the valves performance Use them with caution 73 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 2 Perform a Select Calibration Type at Target Position if required by a Clicking either L 0 Calibration Q Span Calibration L 50 Calibration b Clicking Apply Calib 3 Perform a Pick Target Position for Calibration if required by a Clicking either BE 1 10 BK A 0 1 A 0 01 b Using the Change To up down arrows to select a Target Pos c Clicking Apply Calib and the Result appears 4 Select Next 74 Step 5 Position Control Limits Setup Wizard Procedure Step 5 Position Control Limits Wizard To use this 1 Enter values as required in Figure 71 referring to the descriptions given in Position Limits Parameters on page 75 Setup Wizard Position Control Limits FY 101 Make desired changes to position control parameters Position Limit Tight Shutoff Below Sk og o Full Open Above o Position Lower Limit i r o Position Upper Limit Near Closed Value Limit Switch Threshold Threshold Low ST wo o Threshold High Fault Control Error Band of CH Time 1 sec Ha Time 2 sec z o v lt Back Abort Query Device Figure 71 Position Control Limits Wizard 2 Select Next Position Limits Parameters Tight Shutoff Below Full Open Above Position Lo
102. es Output Rate High This is the ramp rate at which upward Set Point changes are Limit acted on in Auto mode in PV units per second If the ramp rate is set to zero then the setpoint is used immediately For control blocks rate limiting applies in Auto Cas and RCas modes Output Rate Low Limit This is the ramp rate at which downward Set Point changes are High Alarm Limit Low Alarm Limit High High Alarm Low Low Alarm PV Scale Units Upper Range EU100 Lower Range EUO acted on in Auto mode in PV units per second If the ramp rate is set to zero the set point is used immediately For control blocks rate limiting applies in Auto Cas and RCas modes This is the setting of the high deviation alarm limit in engineer ing units This is the setting of the low deviation alarm limit in engineering units This is the setting of the high high alarm in engineering units This is the setting of the low low alarm in engineering units The engineering units used for PID process variable This is the upper range of the PV_SCALE in the selected engi neering unit value This is the lower range of the PV_SCALE in the selected engi neering unit value 93 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP PID Control and Status Option Select the PID Control and Status Options button to open the controller options dialog box Figure 81 This dialog box consists of PID Control Options and Status Options Refer to Foundatio
103. es field is set to 1 This test discovers the range where the setpoint increases but the valve does bot move The dead band formula is Dead Band number of steps the valve does not move Step Size LJ Resolution Click this to enable resolution testing which moves the valve from initial set point for a small step toward the destination set point and doubles the step in the next time until it reaches the destination set point 2 way testing is unavailable The base position for step test from which the set point changes by the amount of the step size If the step test uses the pre defined patterns Cyclical and Resolution the value should be 50 The destination position If it is in Resolution patterns step test it is the last cycle s destination position The size of each step change Used for multiple step response test only If the step size is 0 the multi step test becomes the sin gle step test in the range specified by the Initial Set Point and the Dest Set Point U For Cyclical the step size is the range specified by the start point and the end point if the step size is 0 L For Resolution the step size means the first step size in the first cycle The default value is 5 if the step size is 0 The sampling rate of each step range is 20 to 1000 ms 154 Step Response Test Diagnostic Services Num of Samples Initial Start Position Error Limit Initial Start Position Time Limit sec 2 Way
104. etup from a pop up menu opens Graph Scale Setup dialog box Refer to Graph Scale Setup on page 146 for details Selecting Show Legend from a pop up menu shows the legend that includes the data source and its measurement time stamp The legend box is movable By selecting one of the items listed in the legend box shows the summary information of the mea surement By checking unchecking Show Data Points from a pop up menu graph window shows the signature curve with without data dots In default mode Actuator Signature and Positioner Signature graph show with dots Extended Signature High Res olution and Step Response Test show without dots 143 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Show Set Points For Step Response Test only Checking Unchecking Show Set Point from a pop up menu displays or hides the set points curve in step response graph The default mode shows the set points curve Zoom In Zoom Out Zoom In In the curve area of a graph window a selected rectan gle area by mouse zooms in Zoom Out double clicking or select Zoom Out from pop up menu restores current displaying scale setting to default Signature Summary Selecting a curve and selecting Measurement Summary from the pop up menu opens Signature Summary Dialog box to show signature measurement information Refer to Signature Sum mary on page 146 for details Signature Notes Selecting a curve and selecting Signature Notes from the pop up m
105. eve the desired con trol functionality Automation functions provided by Standard FBs include Analog Input Al Analog Output AO and Proportional Integral Derivative PID control The Fieldbus Foundation has released specifications for 21 types of Standard FBs There can be many types of FBs in a device The order and definition of Standard FB parameters are fixed and defined by the specifica tions 190 STOPS FVP Stroke System Management SM Tag TB Terminator Tight Shutoff TS Transducer Block TB Transmitter Trunk Unit Index The FVPI runs the STOPS procedure to adjust the positioner to actual valve travel First the output pressure is reduced to zero and the position is recorded That is the position corresponding to 0 The output pressure is raised to its maximum based on supply pressure The position is recorded and corresponds to 100 The total range of valve travel Often used as a verb to describe the process of moving the valve This synchronizes execution of Function Blocks FBs and the communication of Function Block FB parameters on the field bus and handles publication of the time of day to all devices automatic assignment of device addresses and searching for parameter names or tags on the fieldbus The formal designator the control valve used in control loop documentation Transducer Block This is an impedance matching module used at or near each end of a transmiss
106. exactly in upper case capital letters and lower case For example Admin is the correct username of the ValVueFF administrator but admin is rejected at logon The positioner input setpoint command can be selectively modi fied to provide a desired relationship between setpoint and valve position In the valve the relationship between stroke and Cv is also called valve inherent characteristic It is often adjusted by design to equal percentage for example The positioner charac teristic is applied to modify the setpoint to travel relationship of the actuator Choose the characteristic of the positioner to compli ment the valve If the valve is equal percentage set the positioner to linear If a linear valve is installed the positioner can be set to an equal percentage characteristic to improve flow control FVP offers an eleven point custom characteristic option which can be easily created and edited in ValVueFF Use local display to select the custom characteristic but you cannot adjust the points The valve position in which the flow is minimum or zero See tight shutoff This is device communications software that provides encoding and decoding of User Layer messages deterministic control of message transmission and message transfer The voltage that must be available at the control system output in order to drive the control current through the FVP and all the resistive devices in series with it Manufactured and tested in accor
107. ft half is the original data before performing this test L The right half displays the result of the Self Check test WARNING Performing self check strokes the valve Do not perform self check when the valve is in controlling the process Keep clear AN of moving of moving valve parts Diagnostics x General Sel Check Self Check Parameters Bil Succeeded Original Now 12667 12657 wend Gain frad m 12667 11581 Measured Gan kadim azar Sam Valve TC iec Ta 1523 Valve Hysteresis DI oss 0515 Valve Sip Width 1 as 035 Measured Exhaust Pressure kPa 745383 145821 Measured Supply Pressure kPa mis 125 Measured Spring Range Upper kPa 41727 40583 Measured Spring Range Lower kPa oK Cancel Query Device Figure 116 Self Check Dialog Box Performing a Self Test To perform a self diagnostic test 1 Select Tools gt Diagnostics The Diagnostics dialog box appears 2 Select the Self tab Select GO to start the test The results of the self check appear in the box next to the GO button 4 Note any error messages 136 Self Test Explanation Diagnostic Services Self Test Explanation Internal Gain Measured Gain Valve TC Valve Hysteresis Valve Slip Width Measured Exhaust Pressure Measured Supply Pressure Measured Spring Range Upper Measured Spring Range Lower This describes the forward gain of control valve system The forward gain is the gain of the
108. g Function Block FB parameters as well as Object Dictionary OD descriptions for those parameters defined in the Virtual Field Device VFD A computer memory which is not volatile It stores all its data even when the power is off It performs high speed reads and may be re written many times It is used to store programs and permanent parameters 185 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Flexible Function Block FMS Fieldbus Messaging Service Frame H1 H1 Field Device H1 Repeater Hazardous Area Hexadecimal High Speed Ethernet HSE Hot swappable HSE Field Device HSE Linking Device HSE Switch This is similar to a Standard FB except that the function of the block the order and definition of the block parameters and the time required to execute the block are determined by an applica tion specific algorithm created by a programming tool Flexible Function Blocks FBs are typically used for control of discrete processes and for hybrid batch processes A Programmable Logic Controller PLC can be modeled as a Flexible Function Block device A defined area in the Windows dialog that groups related data H1 is a term used to describe a fieldbus network operating at 31 25 kbit second This is a fieldbus device connected directly to an H1 fieldbus Typical H1 Field Devices are valves and transmitters This is an active bus powered or non bus powered device used to extend the range over
109. g e 55 52 Calibration Dialog BOE pida 56 53 Tag Address Dial inten a iene 57 54 MSN DAO WE 58 55 PID Process Controller Dialog BOX oia deeg REESEN 59 56 Change PID Tuning Parameters Dialog Box oooomiooccccccononnnncanccnconennnnnnannncnnennnnanananas 60 57 Device Operation Dialog BOX cs cios cai eee 61 58 Diagnostic Services Dlalog Botella lidiar edita 62 59 Device Query Dialog BOX isis il 63 60 Restan Message BOK iii A a 64 61 Bi E 64 62 Link SSIS CHOON ida 65 63 About ValVueFF Message BOX coto gaint atest lana daria 65 64 Setup Wizard Dialog BOX idas 68 65 Actuator Wizard Dialog BOX siii A A eee AA tt aoe 69 66 T ning Wizard Dialog BOX rita a 70 67 Tuning Results Dialog Box ui A eR aoe 71 68 Tuning Wizard Message EE 71 69 Tuning Wizard Error Message BOXES 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeees 72 70 Travel Calibration Wizard RE 73 71 Position Control Limits Wizard E 75 72 Finish Setup Dialog BOX a alias aea Ae taea era AE 77 73 General Tab Configuration Dialog Box 79 74 Position Tab Configuration Dialog Box 82 75 Advanced Servo TURING EE 83 76 PLAINS ins 86 77 Actuator Tab Configuration Dialog BOX AAA 87 78 AO Block Tab Configuration Dialog Box 89 79 Analog Output Block Options Dialog BOX AA 90 80 PID Block Ee ele ie UE NEIE Oe EE 92 81 PID Control and Status Opttons 94 82 Options Tab Configuration Dialog BOW puse tit n 96 83 Custom Characterization Dialog BOX
110. g from Yokagawa PRM Launching from Yokagawa and 3 Double click on the Device Tag and the screen populates with the information Figure 166 Plant Resource Manager User Name ADMINISTRATOR Elle Edit view Register Option Window Help 3 09 gg Da R O FG Plant D PLANT us WIRELESS ORS Spare OUR 4456440007J0001569 PCV_02 DUR sscasesses EMEADO1 o Out Of Service 65CB5E8D44 CAMFLEX Pag Plant ED network Class S Custom Ready Gua we D History GE J Diagnosis P Parameter EJ schedule El memo firari rer FB Tool GI Device Tag Device ID Device Tag Comment Communication Type Common Detail Setting Vendor Category Model Sub Model Revision Device Path Plant Hierarchy Address User Defined Category Loop Name Delivery Date Operation Start Date Priority Serial Number AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 Update Date Update User Registered By Fame fsceseap44 CAMFLEX Part Presser Valve Division Evi28sD pi fayPsT 0101 10115 06 La boom La ll Lal 11 17 2009 14 39 40 ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR 7 6 2010 Rows 1 of 1 Figure 166 PRM Main Screen Populated 4 Select the valve and click in the arrows and select PUG IN Figure 167 and the screen changes to Figure 168 Kail Parts K Doc SS Tool
111. hantability of the positioner or the software or its adaptability to a specific client needs GE Energy reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product or change product materials design or specifications without notice Please report any errors or questions about the information in this manual to your local supplier or visit www dressermasoneilan com Copyright All software is the intellectual property of GE Energy The complete design and manufacture is the intellectual property of GE Energy Masoneilan FVP SVI and ValVue are registered trademarks of GE Energy All information contained herein is believed to be accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice Copyright 2012 by GE Energy All rights reserved P N 720003262 888 0000 Rev B ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Contents ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Safety Information ooooooooooccccncconococonccncncnnnnnnnnanononononcnnnnnnnns 1 Safety SYMDOlS ii iaa 1 liso RS APA ects tes testa se ae he eased ae da nds tied ate te beet Meas he ead cece ncaa 2 Introduction to ValVueFF and FVP eiaa a a a a A A AREE ARNES 5 OVE IVIGW A E E EEE EEE EA E E ENE 5 NEIE Klee lee LEE 5 Installation of Hardware and Software ooooooocoooncoooccnccnnccnnncnnncnnnnnnnonnnnnononnnnnnnonnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnininn 7 Getting Started With ValVuerFF sisccescsicevcsis sated ceiencadscu cc ey cevaes vance sasdne aaa 7 General Installation and Se
112. he GO button Val ueFF A The action chosen will stroke the valve are you sure that you want to proceed Figure 88 Stroke Valve Message Box 106 Manual Stop Limits Calibration Services 3 Click Yes to continue The actuator is fully exhausted and then fully filled The position at each stop is measured and saved In some cases where the actuator size is extremely large the process can time out In this situation Use Manual Stop Limits instead Manual Stop Limits When Manual Stop Limits is selected 1 Select the GO button A progress dialog appears Figure 89 Progress Cancel Dialog Figure 89 Progress Dialog Box The actuator moves to one stop and waits for confirmation that the valve has completed its motion Figure 90 Update Cancel Figure 90 Manual Stops Progress Bar 107 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 2 Press Exhaust Air Limit Confirm and the actuator moves to the second stop and wait for confirmation 3 Press Exhaust Air Limit Confirm and the position at each stop is measured and saved Open Stop Adjustment When a valve s open stop is a few percent more than the rated trave correct it by 1 fe Ge Pd Er EN Perform Auto or Manual Stop Limits Close the Calibration dialog box Change the mode to Manual Operating Move the valve until the mechanical stem travel indicator reads 100 open The positioner s Actual Position appears on the Main screen
113. he Set Point decreased 0 2 but the valve did not move So the Dead Band is 0 2 one step size Dead Band number of steps that valve was not responding Step Size 159 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Positlon s Step Nesponse Test 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Time ful Figure 140 Test Graph Result Cyclical with Deadband Step Response Test Result Analysis E x S Measured Accuracy Hysteresis plus Dead Band Repeatability Dead Band PD_TAG TimeStamp Hight Loi z z ee 21001 01 23 09 16 52 13 0 22 0 20 0 20 N A 0 80 Detail Results Figure 141 Result Analysis Cyclical with Deadband 160 Step Response Test Diagnostic Services Resolution Figure 142 shows the data setup to produce the graph in Figure 143 and the tabular results in Figure 144 Signature Setting C 1001 xi Step Response I Patterns Cyclical ZA F Dead Band Test Ze Resolution SCH Initial Set Point 10 to 110 50 Dest SetPoint 10to110 60 Step Size 0 for Single Step 0 2 Sampling Rate 20 to 1000ms 60 Num of Samples 20 to 600 on Te Pause Init Start Position Error limit oo Init Start Pos Time Limit sec 6 Figure 142 Step Response Setup Resolution Step Response Test 0 40 B0 120 160 200 240 280 320 Time f Figure 143 Test Graph Result Resolution 161 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Step Response Test Res
114. hs U Select File gt Print All To print one specified graph U Right click and select Print Graph Export Signature Data Signature data can be exported to Excel or Notepad If Excel system is not installed data is exported to Notepad To export all data in one graph window L Select Export to Excel from a pop up menu To export one signature measurement data in one graph window U Select a curve to export from a pop up menu then select Export to Excel 145 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Graph Scale Setup Use this Figure 124 to setup signature graph windows display area X Axis Display range of input parameter Y Axis Display range of output parameter Figure 124 Scale Settings Signature Summary The Signature Summary Figure 125 shows measured temperature signature setting input output parameters time stamp saved location and user free signature notes Signature Summary Tine Stamp SEET FiePah E Program Files DFC Wal ueFF Signature Data Samples PV102_STOO20602_102 Notes Actuator Signature a Edit Notes zj Spring Range Friction Low Ss Max ispi Mn Be Average OTS pe High 15 04 psi Rox es bes Figure 125 Signature Summary Dialog Box Measurement Setting The signature measuring conditions 146 Signature Notes Diagnostic Services Input Output Signature input and output parameter properties including engi Parameters neering unit range limits maximu
115. ialog box used to set up a valve positioner This feature is useful if you are setting up a valve for the first time Configuration Management Opens a dialog box containing six tabs that is used to for device configuration The tabs are General Position Actuator AO Block PID Block and Options Calibration Management Opens a dialog box used to adjust a positioner to the actual stroke of a valve Tabs include Range Tuning Travel Calibration and Advanced Diagnostics Opens a dialog box used to perform actuator and positioner signature test procedures Real time diagnostic test data is also displayed here Change Device Operation State Opens a dialog box used to switch between operating states The operating states are Normal Manual and Out of Service Query Device Opens a dialog box used to access device data in predefined categories The two tabs area General and Block Parameters Trend Returns a dialog box used to display real time data from polled devices PID Process Controller Returns a dialog box used to manage the PID function block Rescan the Field Bus Segment Returns a dialog box used to refresh connections to all working devices in the fieldbus segment About ValVue FF Version Returns a dialog box that displays a version number for ValVueFF and a copyright notice 40 Positioner Faceplate Using ValVueFF Positioner Faceplate The positioner faceplate frame conta
116. ical travel then reduce TS and Position Low Limit to 22 72 Step 4 Travel Calibration Wizard Setup Wizard Procedure Setup Wizard Travel Calibration CV1002 Ea Perform any calibration here only as needed Select the calibration type then use up down button together with the increment amount options to change the current target position or directly type in the value then press OK Press Apply Cali to calibrate at that position Select Calibration Type at Target Position C 0 Calibration Span Coster 50 Calibration Pick Target Postion for Calibration Increment Change Amount CS GH CH co Com Change To Target Pos GI ge sa a Travel Calibration Result Apply Cal t neo r ee Figure 70 Travel Calibration Wizard CAUTION Supply pressure must not exceed the actuator pressure rating marked on the actuator Positioner supply pressure must be at least 5 psi higher than the upper spring range of the valve WARNING Isolate the valve from the process and keep clear of moving j parts before using Limit Searching or Auto Tune To run the Travel Calibration Wizard 1 Check that the Tight Shut Off Full Open Features and the Position Limits are disabled by a Clicking Next and the Position Control Limits window appears b Setting parameters to disable the above close and reopen the wizard and navigate back to the Travel Calibration CAUTION These values alt
117. igure CV1002 General Position Actuator AO Block PID Block Options 100 D PID Paras Proportional Gain P Integral Time 1 sec Derivative Time D sec F F Gain F F Value Manual Reset Bias zi Units Limits 100 Set Point High Limit D SetPoint Low Limit 100 Output High Limit o Output Low Limit 1 INF Deviation Alarm High Limit BOIS Deviation Alarm Low Limit 7 8INF High Alarm Limit IG 1 HINF Low Alarm Limit 1 8INE High High Alarm 2 1 INF Low Low Alarm E Il PY Scale Others PID Control and Status Options Upper Range EU OO Lower Range EU0 Figure 80 PID Paras Proportional Gain Integral Time Derivative Time FF Gain FF Value Manual Reset Bias Limits Set Point High Limit Set Point Low Limit Output High Limit Output Low Limit Cancel Query Device PID Block Tab Configuration Dialog Box Dimensionless value used by PID block algorithm to calculate a block output The integral time constant in second per repeat The derivative time constant in seconds The gain applied to an optional feed forward input before it is added to the calculated control output The optional feed forward value The highest value allowed for the PID set point The lowest value allowed for the PID set point The limit for the maximum PID output value The limit for the minimum PID output value 92 PID Block Configuration Servic
118. ins controls used for working with a positioner Some of the faceplate features can be toggled on and off When a feature is active a check mark displays next to the features description on the View menu Figure 36 shows an inactive positioner faceplate with features turned off Figure 37 shows an inactive positioner faceplate with all feature turned on Features are toggled using selections on the View menu Features that can be toggled on and off include LJ Toolbar UU Status Bar L Servo Output to I P L Pressure Y Temperature L Other Parameter Bars aioli x Fie View Tools Help Position 21 Figure 36 IVI Positioner Faceplate Frame Functions Turned Off 41 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Figure 37 IVI Positioner Faceplate Frame Functions On 42 Active Faceplate Using ValVueFF Active Faceplate Figure 38 shows an active Positioner Faceplate frame with complete functionality L The control valve tag is shown in the PD Tag field L The current operating state of the positioner is shown in the Operation field In this example the display reads NORMAL STATE L Block Mode Actual displays individual block modes appear for each of the positioners internal function blocks 1 The valve position Set Point appears next to the graphical position of a slider control numerically to two decimal places L Below the Set Point display the target position and actual po
119. int but does not respond to inputs Device Operation Dialog C 1001 Figure 57 Device Operation Dialog Box 61 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Tools Menu A Diagnostic Services on page 62 A Query Device on page 63 LI Rescan Devices on page 64 Diagnostic Services Diagnostics Figure 58 provides controls to perform actuator and positioner signature test procedures It also displays the continuous diagnostic data that is an accumulation of valve service history Refer to Diagnostic Services on page 135 for detailed information Diagnostics Figure 58 Diagnostic Services Dlalog Box 62 Query Device Using ValVueFF Query Device Use the two tabs in the Device Query Figure 59 to read parameters stored in the FVP The General tab accesses general data while the Block Parameter tab displays all parameters in each function block There is a query window available for each device You can open multiple query windows for multiple positioner devices at the same time The query window can be run while accessing other windows Use the General page to access device data in predefined categories 1 Select the category name from the drop down list box 2 Select Read to display all the parameter values in the category Query Device FY 101 A ES General Block Pacometers Device Identifier Tag and Description Deviation Eno Limits Postion Limit Settings Li
120. ion The function measures the in out characteristic of the control valve in time sampling mode The number of measuring samples depends on the time of round trip and can be obtained by the following calculation Scan Time Sampling rate x 1000 point Before measuring the signature FVP performs an offset measurement the same as in Auto Tune to prepare for the measurement For parameter details refer to Extended Actuator Signature on page 151 152 Step Response Test Diagnostic Services Step Response Test This signature function measures the step response characteristic of the control valve system There are two types of step response tests single step response test and multiple step response test Figure 130 Signature Setting No Device Attached x Step Response V Patterns Cyclical Mo ro Test C Resolution Initial Set Point 10 to 110 50 Dest SetPoint 10to110 55 Step Size 0 for Single Step In Sampling Rate 20 to 1000ms 100 Num of Samples 20 to 600 600 e Pause Init Start Position Error limit 03 Init Start Pos Time Limit sec E Cycle roi OK Cancel ok Figure 130 Step Response Setting Dialog Box The multiple step response test consists of a series of single step response tests with a new set point for each following test incremented by the step size executed consecutively in the overall user specified range All individual single step tests use
121. ion line Only two Terminators can be used on a single H1 segment A positioner property that is selected and adjusted when it is desired to prevent operation of the valve at or near the closed position The positioner causes all available actuator force to be applied to the valve seat at a position set point equal to or less than the TS adjustable parameter A dead band is applied to prevent cycling in and out of this behavior This decouples Function Blocks FBs from the local Input Out put I O functions required to read sensors and command out put hardware Transducer Blocks TBs contain information such as calibration date and sensor type There is usually one TRANSDUCER BLOCK TB channel for each input or output of a Function Block FB This is an active fieldbus device usually sensing a physical variable containing circuitry which applies a digital signal on the bus This is the main communication highway between devices on an H1 fieldbus network The Trunk acts as a source of main supply to network spurs Engineering units in Foundation fieldbus are represented by an index number to eliminate confusion Only listed units with an assigned unit index are used in function blocks ValVueFF always shows the text representation of the unit index 191 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP User Application User Layer ValVueFF This is based on blocks including Resource Blocks RBs Func tion Blocks
122. isitor devices cannot start until they are connected to a running segment with an active LAS that can assign a node address to the visitor GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Wiring Requirements There are cable requirements that must be adhered to for reliable installations The cable used must support the digital data signals without reflections noise or attenuation There are three qualities of cable specified in Fieldbus Foundation AG 140 The type A cable is used whenever possible and especially for long transmission distances or for segments with many branches spurs Power Conditioner Use a power conditioner for each segment The conditioner must be Foundation Fieldbus compliant The power conditioner func tions to isolate the digital signals from the power source Power Supply The FVP positioner complies with the foundation specification voltage requirements of 9 to 32 V The power supply must con form to these requirements with consideration for the current drawn by all devices powered by the segment The FVP maxi mum current consumption is 17 mA Terminator Every fieldbus segment requires two and only two approved ter minators Terminators are passive circuits that damp signal reflec tions in the circuit See AG 140 for the rules for terminator location For simple segments having short runs and few spurs the terminator location can be at each end of the longest cable For very short cables both terminators ca
123. l signals to provide a wide range of actuation pressure and to supply and vent at high flow rates for responsive control This describes fieldbus device characteristics such as the device name manufacturer and serial number There is only one Resource Block RB in a device Remote output mode The area of a plant where there never is an explosion hazard present such as the control room or a wire marshalling rack area This defines when Function Blocks FBs execute and when data and status is published on the bus This is a section of an H1 fieldbus that is terminated in its charac teristic impedance Segments can be linked by Repeaters to form a longer H1 field bus Each Segment can include up to 32 H1 devices The action of a position with a single pneumatic output for opera tion with a spring return actuator see double acting System Management Information Base This is an H1 spur measuring less than 1 m 3 28 ft in length A control configuration in which a single control output is sent to two or more control valves Each control valve positioner is cali brated to respond to a separate portion of the control signal For example a steam valve and a cooling water valve arranged to be both closed at 50 and the steam valve to open This is an H1 branch line connecting to the trunk that is a final cir cuit A spur can vary in length from 1 m 3 28 to 120 m 394 These are built into fieldbus devices to achi
124. lVue FF PRM Plug in Figure 7 CD Browser Window 18 Removing a Previous Version of ValVueFF Administration 2 Click Install Software and the Va Vue FF CD Browser window appears Figure 8 IF val ueFF CD Browser DRESSER ValVue FF Figure 8 Software Selection Window 3 Click Install Full Edition and the Preparing Setup dialog box appears followed by a dialog box Figure 9 NIFB Yersion Requirement Reminder x 2 This version of software requires NI FBUS server software version 3 0 or greater to run y Please make sure your computer will meet this requirement You may also download a basic version of NI FBUS 3 x software from the following FTP site Ftp Ftp ni com support ind_comm fieldbus ni fbus communications_manager Please also note that application running with older version of NI FBUS older than 3 0 will not run with NI FBUS 3 x Do you want to continue Figure 9 NIFB Version Requirement Reminder 4 Ensure that the fieldbus software is installed click Yes and the Shut Down message appears Figure 10 x Please make sure that all NI FBUS and YalVueFF related applications including NIFB server 7 are properly shutdown before proceeding Do you want to continue Figure 10 Shut Down Message 19 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 5 Select Yes to continue The Maintenance dialog box appears Figure 11 al ueFF InstallShield Wizard This is about yo
125. lied with correct supply pressure Measure closed position by a Entering a Set Point of 10 b Wait for the valve to reach it s final value and record the actual position of the closed mechanical stop The actual position must be less negative than the target position to verify the valve has reached the stop If the actual position and target position are equal reduce the Set Point until the valve reaches the stop Disable Tight Shutoff Below and Position Lower Limit by deducting 10 from the recorded value Measure open position by a Entering a Set Point of 110 b Wait for the valve to reach it s final value and record the actual position of the open mechanical stop The actual position must be less than the target position to verify the valve has reached the stop If the actual position and target position are equal increase the Set Point until the valve reaches the stop To disable Full Open Above and Position Upper Limit add 10 to the value recorded above Limit Switch Threshold The Limit Switch thresholds apply to the Discrete Input Block DI Set Points Threshold Low Threshold for the low limit switch that communicates by the DI Threshold High Threshold for the high limit switch that is communicated by the DI Fault Control Error Band The position deviation limit to start Time 1 deviation timer and Time 2 Set this value to a value that is exceeded only in abnor mal performance Time 1 The position deviati
126. m and minimum measured value Time Stamp Signature measured time The time is based on the published Fieldbus Foundation time File Path Full path name if the data is loaded from a file Notes Signature notes written down by user to record memos such as valve or positioner conditions The note can also be modified by selecting the Edit Notes button Result Analysis According to the result of standard actuator signature system performs data analysis automatically The analysis items include Spring Range and Friction This feature apply to stan dard actuator signature only Displaying a Signature Summary There are two ways to show Signature Summary 1 2 1 2 Right click the mouse on a graph field Select the Curve and then Measurement Summary or Click Show Legend on the graph field Double click the item listed in the legend box Signature Notes Use Signature Notes Figure 126 for writing down the condition of the control valve or the positioner when performing the signature tests Signature Notes can be entered either before signature starts or after it is performed There are three ways to record signature notes L Write down notes before signature starts L In the Signature Page use the Signature Notes edit field See Signature Selection Frame on page 139 L At the Signature Graph window Right click the mouse on the graph area Select a curve that requires signature notes Select Signatu
127. ma Swatches Status Cortinuous Diagnostics Dala Figure 59 Device Query Dialog Box Use the Block parameters page 1 Select a block in Select Block 2 Select Read to display all the parameter values 63 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Rescan Devices Selecting ae or Tools gt Re scan Devices refreshes the connections to all working devices on the field bus segment Figure 60 and closes the opened device You lose control until you have reselected a device You are prompted to confirm that a rescan is acceptable Val ueFF AN NOTE Rescan the link for devices will close all the opened devices removes all non responsive or non existing devices Are you sure you want to proceed Figure 60 Rescan Message Box Multi Link Environment ValVueFF can only work with one segment each time In a multiple link segments environment before the IVI appears a dialog appears Figure 62 Link Selection x Current environment has more D than one link segment please select one from the list E LD PORT 1001 E LD PORT 1002 Figure 61 Link Selection To open a link in a multi link environment 64 Help Menu Using ValVueFF Link Selection x Current environment has more O than one link segment please select one from the list E LD PORT 1001 E LD PORT 1002 Figure 62 Link Selection 1 Select segment 2 Click OK Help Menu This consists of LI About on page 65 U
128. mains in Auto Mode at the current valve position When this condition exists it is necessary to place the PID block in it s normal mode When the process control PID is located within the positioner and the PID receives it s Set Point from a Foundation Fieldbus function block the normal state is shown in Figure 182 Both the PID and Analog Output Block AO s are in Cas mode 219 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Dewet Presence i Devce Opey Trend Window s Open Query Window s Coen Figure 181 Manual State Figure 182 Normal State 220 RCas Mode Foundation Fieldbus RCas Mode When the positioner is receiving it s position Set Point from a remote computer system such as a DCS then the normal state for the positioner is RCas In this example the level control valve LV201 is receiving it s signal from a DCS The Analog Output Block AO is shown in RCas mode RCas mode cannot be manually switched to it is automatically switched to after being configured For example Configure the set point of the positioner in DCS to receive remote data when the positioner turns to Normal mode the mode of AO block shows RCas in the Block Actual Mode field on the positioner Main page PID in RCas Mode If an internal PID is used in a cascade where the PID receives a Set Point from a remote computer system then the normal state has the PID in RCas mode and the Analog Output Block AO is in Cas mode The Fou
129. max Equal percentage EQUAL50 CAMFXEQ EQUAL30 Quick opening use when replacing a 4700E 21000 series Model Linear 21X1X or 41000 series LINEAR EQUAL30 EQUAL5O0 Quick opening Model 41X1X with LINEAR TRIM Equal percentage EQUAL50 EQUAL30 Quick opening 97 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Valve Type and Built in Characteristic 21000 series Model 21X2X or 41000 series Model 41X2X with EQUAL PERCENTAGE TRIM Table 9 Characteristic Choice Continued Desired Installed Valve and Positioner Characteristic Linear Customary Positioner Characteristic Not recommended Non Standard Characteristic Not Recommended Not recommended Equal percentage LINEAR EQUAL30 EQUAL50 Quick opening Ball Valve with typical MODIFIED PERCENTAGE TRIM Linear Not recommended Not recommended Equal percentage LINEAR EQUAL30 EQUAL5O0 Quick opening Butterfly valve with typical MODIFIED PERCENTAGE TRIM Linear Not recommended Not recommended Equal percentage LINEAR EQUAL30 EQUAL5O0 Quick opening Reciprocating globe valve with LINEAR TRIM Linear LINEAR Not recommended Equal percentage EQUAL50 EQUAL30 Quick opening Generic control valve with EQUAL PERCENTAGE TRIM Linear Not recommended Not recommended Equal percentage LINEAR 98 EQUAL30 EQUAL50 Quick opening C
130. mences the current measuring signature measurement setting real time data real time curves status and progress are displayed Figure 120 Parameters include Window Title Measurement Setting Temp Position Pressure Current execution signature type Measurement condition of the signature in progress or other mes sages before signature starts Temperature the value of TB parameter ELECT_TEMP Value of the feedback signal of FVP110 FINAL_POSITION_VALUE VALUE Value of output pressure of FVP110 MEAS_PRE_AIR 140 Signature Measurement Diagnostic Services AO Output Value of input signal of FVP110 AO block OUT VALUE Actual Position red Curve of feedback signal of FVP 110 FINAL_POSITION_VALUE VALUE Air Pressure yellow The curve of output pressure of FVP110 MEAS PRE_AIR AO Output blue The curve of input signal of FVP110 AO block OUT VALUE Current Status Indicates current operation or the measurement result Progress Bar Current progress of the signature measurement Cancel Current Selecting this button cancels the current executing signature Signature and measures the next signature For Measure All it terminates all the signatures Cancel All Signature Selecting this button cancels all the selected signatures Zoom In Zoom Out In the curve displaying area you can select a rectangle area to zoom and double click mouse to restore Step Response Test EN Measurement Setting Real Time Value
131. meter is used for diagnostic only not for tuning or control This describes upper range value of the control valve spring range The units for this parameter are determined by unit index of Spring Range This parameter is available only in the AP option This parameter is measured by the Auto Tune function The parameter is used for diagnostics only not for tuning or control This parameter is the lower range value of the control valve spring range The units for this parameter are determined by unit index of Spring Range This parameter is available only in the AP option This parameter is measured by the Auto Tune function This parameter is used for diagnostics only not for tuning or control 137 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Signature Tab The Signature function is a component of the diagnostic function Figure 117 This function protects the valve from degradation failure and reports on the condition of the control valve or the positioner by comparing the history of signature characterization To accomplish this objective a positioner must have the ability to measure and retain data describing the characteristics of the control valve and the positioner General Signature Self Check Signature Selection so Signature Selection a VV Standard Actuator Signature VV Extended Actuator Signature r OK Cancel Query Device Figure 117 Signature Tab Diagnostic Dialog Box
132. mits except when entered by a human interface device However if this option is selected the Set Point is restricted to the setpoint absolute limits in the Cas and RCas modes Do not apply OUT HI LIM or OUT LO LIM when target and actual modes are Man Lets the operator apply these limits Set Initiate Fault State status in the OUT parameter if the status of the IN parameter is BAD Set nitiate Fault State status in the OUT parameter if the status of the CAS IN parameter is BAD If the status of the IN parameter is Uncertain treat it as Good Otherwise treat it as BAD Set the target mode to Man if the status of the IN parameter is BAD This latches a PID block into the Man state if the input ever goes bad Sets the target mode to next permitted mode if the target mode is CAS and the status of CAS IN falls to BAD 95 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Options The Options tab Figure 82 contains configurations of other settings including characterization pressure range and units bumpless transfer display language and temperature units Configure PV103 al General Position Actuator AO Block PID Block Optons Characterizaton Others y Bumpless Transfer Linear y E Sct device to Link Meste Display Language degC e Temperature Units Pressure 05 09 03 Colibration Dote bar v Units Calibration Person 2 Upper Range EU100 Celibration Location D Lower Range EU0
133. mits the Set Point to track the process variable when the actual mode of the block is LO or Man 94 PID Control and Status Option Configuration Services SP Track Retain Direct Acting Balance Ramp Track Enable Track in Manual PV for BKCAL OUT Restrict SP to limits in CAS or RCAS No output limits in Man PID Status Options IFS if BAD IN IFS if BAD CAS_IN Uncertain as Good Target to Man if BAD IN No Select if Not Auto Permits the Set Point to track the RCAS or CAS parameter based on the retained target mode when the actual mode of the block is IMan LO Man or ROut When SP PV track options are enabled then SP Track retained target has precedence in the selection of the value to track when the actual mode is Man IMan Rout and LO Defines the relationship between a change in PV and corre sponding change in output When Direct is selected an increase in PV results in an increase in the output Not used reserved This enables the external tracking function If true the value in TRK VAL replaces the value of OUT if TRK IN D becomes true and the target mode is not Man This enables TRK VAL to replace the value of OUT when the target mode is Man and TRK IN D is true The actual mode is then LO The BKCAL OUT and RCAS OUT values are normally the working SP If this option is enabled the PV value is used after the cascade is closed Normally the Set Point is not restricted to the setpoint li
134. munications Relationship VCR Computer memory which is not lost when power is turned off Used to permanently store calibration configuration and diagnos tic information in FVP The normal set of target modes for the function blocks 188 Object Dictionary OOS Out of Service State Parameter PC Physical Layer PID Position Position Limit Position Valve Positioner Tuning Parameters An Object Dictionary OD contains all Function Block FB Resource Block RB and Transducer Block TB parameters used in a device Through these parameters the blocks can be accessed over the fieldbus network Out of Service mode The FVP positioner transducer resource and Analog Output PID blocks are in Out of Service mode This is a dimensionless gain factor related to the proportioning action of the algorithm It ranges from 0 to 5000 Common val ues for the positioner are 50 for small valves up to 4000 for large valves The data objects in Foundation Fieldbus are identified in the form of TAG PARAMETER Each data object is a parameter that can include many elements such as an array or a value and a status Elements of a parameter are referred to by sub index As used in this manual a personal computer or laptop running under Windows 2000 Windows Server 2003 or XP operating system The Physical Layer receives messages from the Communica tions Stack and converts the messages into physical signals on the
135. n screen 1 Make checkbox selections 2 Select Show The graph window opens To edit a signature graph 1 Select Edit on the menu bar 2 Select a signature graph type to be edited 142 Signature Graphs Diagnostic Services A pop up menu displays in the center of selected graph area Figure 122 Or move the cursor to the area of signature graph to be edited and make a right click of the mouse A pop up menu used for editing operations displays Print Graph Scales Setup Show Legend v Show Data Points Show Set Point Grid Line Result Analysis Hide This Graph Show This Graph Only Save Graph Load Actuator Data Export to Excel Curve RED PY103 01 11 04 15 11 30 gt Figure 122 Signature Graphs Right Click Menu Items on this menu depend on whether you click a graph or an individual curve Hide Graph Show Graph Show This Graph Only Show All Selected Graph Graph Scale Setup Graph Legend Show Data Points Selecting Hide this Graph from a pop up menu or unchecking related menu item from View menu hides specified graph from a window To show this graph again check related menu item from View menu Show This Graph Only enlarges the graph in a full window and hides other graphs Show All Selected Graph restores the full window graph to its previous size and shows other selected graphs again Double clicking the X Axis or Y Axis area of a graph or select ing Scales S
136. n Fieldbus specifications for further information Controller Options PID Control Options PID Status Options Bypass Enable IFS if Bad IN JSP PY Track Man OIFS if Bad CAS_IN SP P Track ROut Uncertain as Good SP P Track LO IMan OPropogate Fail Fwd SP Track retain DPropogate Fail Bkwd Direct acting MIT arget to Man if Bad IN Balance Ramp Uncertain if Limited Track enable Bad if Limited Track in manual Uncertain if Man PY for BKCal_Out No select if not Auto BIAS may be adjusted No select if not Cas Convert IN_1 to OUT_SCALE Restrict SP to limits in Cas and RCas No output limits in Man Cancel Figure 81 PID Control and Status Options PID Control and Status Options PID Control Options Bypass Enable The normal control algorithm can be bypassed using the BYPASS parameter When bypass is set the Set Point value in percent is directly transferred to the output To prevent a bump on transfer to from bypass the Set Point is automatically initial ized to the output value or process variable and the path broken flag is set for one execution BYPASS is not permitted unless the BYPASS ENABLED option is set SP PV Track Man Permits the Set Point to track the process variable when the tar get mode of the block is Man SP PV Track ROut Permits the Set Point to track the process variable when the actual mode of the block is ROut SP PV Track LO IMan Per
137. n be located in the power supply Installing NIFB Software and Hardware ValVueFF software interfaces to the fieldbus segment through the requires PC interface card The card is supplied with NI FBUS installation software ValVueFF is designed to operate only with National Instruments NI FBUS cards There is an ISA bus card for desktop computers ATFBUS and a PCMCIA card for notebook computers PCMCIA FBUS and installation differs There are two NI configuration tools that serve separate purposes U NI FBUS Interface Configuration Utility This is used to install and set up interface boards It provides access to IRQ and memory settings needed for Windows It provides tools for importing DDs It is described in the Getting Started manual supplied with the NI FBUS interface card U NI FBUS Fieldbus Configuration System This is the tool for configuring the Foundation Fieldbus network including the devices setting up the control strategy and schedule It is described in the NI FBUS Configurator User Manual installed in the program online help After opening the NI FBUS Fieldbus Configuration System Select Help gt Online Help to open the manual in PDF format 10 NI FBUS Software Installation of Hardware and NI FBUS Software Install the NI FBUS software before installing the PCI FBUS hardware If you do not have a this software you can obtain a copy at the following URL ftp ftp ni com support ind_comm fieldbus ni fbus communic
138. nate a steady state position error O turns off integral action and results in a steady state position error Sustained deviation can result in failsafe action if T2 is set Therefore 0 must be avoided for use in most applications The default value of 15 sec onds is normally changed by Auto Tune Derivative time or rate time is the time constant of derivative con trol Larger derivative time causes more derivative control action 0 disables derivative action Derivative gain controls the maximum response to rapid position change The default value of 5 is normally adequate When the valve position is within its Set Point the dead zone no additional position control is performed This value is normally 0 however for high friction valves e g valves with graphite packing a higher dead zone helps avoid limit cycling due to the stick slip action of the valve In these cases the dead zone can be set at 0 1 to 5 110 Auto Tune Calibration Services Auto Tune To run Auto Tune WARNING Observe all safety precautions A 1 Isolate the valve from the process 2 Select the Auto Tune button on the Calibration dialog box Tuning page A message box warn that the valve will stroke Calibration FY 101 x Range Tuning Travel Calibration Advanced Servo Parameters AutoTune Result Search Stops Auto Tune Auto Tune WalWueFF AN The action chosen will stroke the valve are you sure that you want to
139. ncnnnnnoncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenineninnnn 123 Trending OVA AA A AAA aac tt 123 Arel Le WEE 124 CUSTOMIZING the Trois id 124 Viewing Valve Dynamic Responses cocoiocioninnianiccca eset edeeeeeeeeesnecneeieeeeeeeeeeecnneneetees 125 Saving and Opening Trend Files 1 iekukieuug Eug Reder ira rada abia 126 Saving a CONQUE ui A a weet needle eens E A Melee 127 Ovidio Eeer EES 127 Op Re e E E AE E 127 Sato Files a 128 Downloading to RE 129 Ree CR Firmware sit A AAA deeds Mane Meda AAA AAA 131 Copying a Configuration to a New Positioner oooooooocccccn nncccononcncncnnnnnnnnnnnnonccnnncnnnnnnnnccnnnnnnnns 132 Diagnostic Services siii Ria 135 General 5 egeg egen e Peed ede ey academe gen bed eee 135 O O 136 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP ee lee WE e E EE 136 Self Test Explanation iii roda do avec Ee 137 SIC ACUI 1A retinol n leida e 138 Signature Selection Frame tac ib 139 le ET net il ie 140 le Ee E 142 Signat re E 147 Signature Setting Frame taa 149 Standard Actuator SIQNAtUre econo e reese cee ee 149 Extended Actuator le ei 151 High Resolution Actuator Signature nn nrcnnnnnnnnns 152 Step Response Testi da ii i 153 e lee 162 Query and Reporting Services sico ei 165 QUESO NICO da EE 165 Query Device General Tab oc iii ds 165 Query Device Block Parameters Tab oionniciionanincinnocnccancan rre 166 El Le EE 168 Configuration TEE 168 Using Report Generation rss lectora sia 169 G
140. ndation Fieldbus Application Process specifies the mode handling for interoperable function blocks It also specifies which mode a block must be in when each parameter is written ValVueFF provides an intelligent optimized process for managing configuration and calibration changes For efficiency it does not place blocks into Out Of Service mode unless the parameter requires OOS It analyzes the requested changes and then sets the correct mode for each affected function block The actual block modes appear the IVI The Foundation Fieldbus specifies a mechanism for transferring between function block modes The user declares a target for the block mode but the actual mode is set by the block in accordance with rules The rules allow modes based on the quality of input data and quality of the connection to the process FVP function blocks comply with the Fieldbus Foundation rules ValVueFF sets target modes for individual function blocks as required by configuration calibration diagnostics and other services It sets target modes for a group of function blocks to achieve three operational states of the positioner Out of Service Manual and Normal CAUTION The PID block remains in Out of Service mode after configuration changes are made After returning to Normal Operating State open the PID dialog box to change the PID block mode If the AO block is left in Auto mode the valve cannot be moved 221 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP
141. nformation Fieldbus Foundation L Fieldbus Standard for use in Industrial Control System Part 2 Physical Layer Specifications and Service Definition ISA S50 02 1992 L International Standard for use in Industrial Control System Part 2 Physical Layer Specifications and Service Definition ICE 61158 2 1993 U Digital Data Communication for Measurement and Control L FOUNDATION Fieldbus Specification Rev 1 3 Fieldbus Foundation 1994 1998 L Benefits Observed During Field Trials of Interoperable Fieldbus Foundation 94 504 L Abstract Syntax Notation One Tutorial and Reference ISBN 1 871802 06 7 L AG 140 31 25 kbit s Wiring and Installation Guide L AG 163 31 25 kbit s Intrinsically Safe System Application Guide L AG 165 Fieldbus Installation and Planning Guide L FF 800 System Architecture Specification L FF 801 Network Management Specification L FF 816 31 25 kbit s Physical Layer Profile Specification L FF 818 31 25 kbit s Fiber Optic Physical Layer Profile Q FF 821 Data Link Services Subset specifications L FF 822 Data Link Layer Protocol Specification L FF 880 System Management Specification L FF 870 Fieldbus Message Specification L FF 875 Fieldbus Access Sublayer Specification UU FF 890 Function Blocks Part One L FF 891 Function Blocks Part Two L FF 891 Function Blocks Part Three L FF 900 Device Description Language Specification L FF 940 31 25 kbit s Communication Profile L FD 100 DDL Tokenizer User Manual
142. ng dialog box informs that an attempt is made to connect to a new device Then the Read configuration dialog box displays progress uploading device data 47 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP The Device Selection popup menu Figure 43 offers direct access to services Right click on the device to access this menu Link Segment E LD PORT 1001 OFFLINE Device gt ALF111 1 14 S e Fr Setup Wizard o cvi EE F Calibration Diagnostics Device Operation State view Trend Query Device Save to File Tag Address Set as Link Master Download Software Reboot Device Companion Devic Close Device Figure 43 Device Selection Popup for Tag Address Using ValVueFF Menu Selections ValVueFF services are accessed using three standard Windows techniques The Device Selection with popup menu is shown in Figure 44 Link Segment E LD PORT 1001 OFFLINE Device gt ALF111 1 14 oe e EN Setup Wizard e cvi E d Calibration Diagnostics Device Operation State View Trend Query Device Save to File Tag Address Set as Link Master Download Software Reboot Device Close Device Companion Devic Figure 44 Device Selection with Popup Menu Tools Menu Select with a left mouse button click on menu and then select a menu item from the drop down list Toolbar Icon Select with a single left mouse button click on the icon Device Selection with Right click on the desired device Popup Menu 4
143. nly change Network parameters when configuring a positioner connected to a segment that is not controlling a process Use the General tab to enter tagnames for each of the function blocks in the PIDFVP and to enter a valve or positioner description Device Info Tag Node Address Device ID Manufacturer ID Device Type Device Rev The physical device tag PD Tag The device tag is defined in Foundation Fieldbus as a string of 32 characters maximum The tag must be unique in the entire control network When a device is selected this field grays as read only The device tag change is done in the main screen IVI by selecting the Tools menu or by right clicking the device icon in Device Selection Always change device tag with the device off control Use a configurator to con nect function blocks after a tag change The node address of the physical device on the fieldbus segment The device address is defined in Foundation Fieldbus as a value between 1 and 255 The address must be unique in the segment When a device is selected this field grays out as read only The device address change is done in main screen IVI by selecting the Tools menu or by right clicking the device icon in Device Selection Link Master devices are normally at addresses beginning with 0x10 16 Basic devices are normally at addresses OxE0 224 to OxF7 247 Addresses OxF8 248 to OxFF 255 are reserved for visitor devices which are automatically
144. nstruction Manual L FOUNDATION Fieldbus power supply and power conditioner with terminators L Additional fieldbus devices that are installed on the bus segment optional L Fieldbus Foundation Application Guide AG 140 recommended Fieldbus Foundation reference L Fieldbus configurator software and instructions GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Before installing the ValVueFF software you must install the Foundation Fieldbus communications hardware and software To help to reduce the need for digital communications terminology refer to an example reference process and Foundation Fieldbus segment in Figure 1 ValVueFF Maint Host Interface H1 Foundation Fieldbus Segment Trunk F 8 LT 202 IV 201 FV 101 FT 102 TT 103 Figure 1 ValVueFF Reference Model Fieldbus Segment CAUTION Improper setup can interfere with process control Throughout this instruction manual we use a simplified Fieldbus Reference Model Process This is an example of a simple process not a practical process that illustrates many required Foundation Fieldbus elements for a successful installation Reference Model Process on page 212 contains a description of the model General Installation and Setup Installation of Hardware and General Installation and Setup Procedure This manual details the use of ValVueFF software with a Masoneilan FVP valve positioner ValVueFF can be used offline but is normally connected to a FVP po
145. ock TRANSDUCE Resource Block 2 RESOURCE Actual Mode p Target Mode Permitted Mode Automatic M Automatic M Automatic T Manual F Manual IT Manual E Out Of Service TC Du Of Service LG Du Of Service Strategy 1 Plant Unit 2 Tes TF Y201_FVP_TRANSDUCER 4 ee ME y Device Diagnostics ken Process Yariables Time Current e Cancel Apply Help Device last synchronized 6 30 2010 2 31 39 PM A Figure 173 FVP for PRM Main Screen 199 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank Configuring DI to TB C There are two Discrete Input Blocks DI in FVP used to communicate the state of internal software limit switches The Discrete Input Blocks DI modes appear in IVI and the internal variables are viewed with the Query service To activate a Discrete Input Blocks DI 1 Schedule each block 2 Link each block optional 3 Configure the block to the correct Transducer Block TB channel In a fieldbus configurator set the DI channel configurator Assign channel two to the High Limit switch DI1 and channel three to the Low Limit switch DI 201 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank Installing the Interface Board Installing the Interface Board This process consists of 1 Installing the NI FBUS Software 2 Either A Installing the PCMCIA C
146. of deadband in 0 1 to 10 control relay Boost On Threshold 2 This position control parameter 0 disables reduces the effect of deadband in 0 1 to 10 control relay 1 gt 2 Boost Off Threshold 1 This position control parameter 0 disables reduces the effect of deadband in 0 1 to 10 control relay Boost Off Threshold 2 This position control parameter 0 disables reduces the effect of deadband in 0 1 to 10 control relay Boost Value 1 This position control parameter 0 to 50 reduces the effect of deadband in control relay Boost Value 2 This position control parameter reduces the effect of deadband in control relay Servo Sleep Lmt This position control parameter Seconds prevents unnecessary overshoot for large step inputs Servo P Alpha This position control parameter adjusts 0 to 100 the gain under very large hysteresis conditions 116 Advanced Double Acting Tuning Calibration Services Table 11 Advanced Servo Tuning Parameters Continued Parameter Description Range of Values Internal Gain This position control parameter shows 0 5 to 50 rad mA the total gain for an I P module control relay and valve Servo Offset Initial value of an integrator 0 to 100 of MV Advanced Double Acting Tuning Parameters The Advanced Double Acting tuning parameters dialog provides two views for comparison the left half is the original one before ch
147. ommu nicatioM EMOL WEE 170 Failsafe Handling cin ia 173 A e EE 173 UE EE 173 Fallsate Clear Lahaina ada 174 Failsafe Clear Non Latch A radicada 174 Exiting Falls ale ii 174 Launching from Yokagawa and Emereon 2 ecccceeeeeeeeee en ceeeeeeedeneddeeeceneeeeedeeesneeeeseneedeeeeene 193 Launching from Yokagawa ME 193 Emerson Delta V Snap On cccccccccececeeceeecee nono nono nono romo cono nn n nn nn nnnnnnnn nn nn nn n nn none nonnnnnnnos 198 Configuring Ditto TB iaa A td AA A AA 201 Installing the Interface B ard EE 203 Installing the Interface Board ss coord ii 203 Installing the TE Ee 203 Installing Me PCMCIA Card uscar eii bla 204 E RE 204 Replacing an FVP Configuration EE 205 Replacing an FVP COnnQuration c5 lt 5 ccatsci_sacetadiecnedegapacceectiaapdesicaseomapacesieahateueladdsacdauniene 205 Error d E EE 207 AUTO T ne ROS Sec AAA She haat dada A E A ges 207 Elie te ee EE 208 EE En EE 209 OVEIVIGW eier dt ii E itive Ais 211 Reference Model Process iii adds 212 O RN 212 Function BlOck LiNKS gt ccoirit EE 213 Device Operational States and Block Modes nenn n ennenen 215 Block Oe TEE 216 Multiple Modes and Gtates tettert teeeteent 217 Examples of IVI Operational States o oooocccccccnnncnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnenoneninnninininininnn 218 Transferring to Manual State EE 219 EN ee EE 221 Changing Target Operational State oconiini EENS needed eee 222 Changing to Auto TOM KEE 222 Fieldb
148. on dialog box The companion device must be an FVP valve positioner connected to the same segment as the selected device Tag The physical device tag of the selected companion device TRANSDUCER The actual mode of Transducer Block TB of the selected com BLOCK TB Mode panion device Target Position The target valve position of the selected companion device Actual Position The actual valve position of the selected companion device Companion Device TAG TB Mode A Target Pos 1 Actual Pos Green Figure 39 Companion Device 44 Status Frame Using ValVueFF Status Frame The Status Frame Figure 40 displays Analog Output Block AO and PID block scheduling status In addition the transducer block error XD ERROR appears The communication error text box accumulates error messages that can be copied to a text file for analysis To clear the error text box select View gt Clear Comm Error Display AD SCHED Yes xD Error No error PID SCHED Yes Device FY 101 RB View Aborted 16 50 47 Figure 40 Status Frame Selected Device Frame The Selected Device frame Figure 41 provides a dedicated view for a specified device The view includes device tag and operation state block actual mode valve position and Set Point and other status and parameters bar graph It encloses displays and controls for working with the positioner and control valve The individual components are explained elsewher
149. on information used to register this software application Icon Toolbar Using ValVueFF Icon Toolbar Each menu selection that displays a dialog box has a corresponding Toolbar Icon Table 6 A greyed out icon means the functionality does not apply to the currents application or that you don t have the requisite permission level Tool Tips Feature When you place the cursor on an icon a Tool Tip message displays the function of the selected icon Similarly if you place the cursor on a menu selection without clicking a Status Bar message appears describing the function or action about to be selected These features are displayed in Figure 34 and Figure 35 S Figure 34 Tool Tips Message LIFTS e Fiol Control Re Scan the link for a list of all the devices Figure 35 Status Bar Message Table 6 Toolbar Icons Icon Definition Open Configuration File Displays the Open Configuration Device dialog box that can access previously used configurations Save Configuration File Displays the Save Configuration Device dialog box used to archive previously used configurations Download Configuration Opens a dialog box used to download an existing configuration from your PC Generate a Report File Opens a dialog box used to generate a summary report of all configuration parameters 39 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Table 6 Toolbar Icons Continued Setup Wizard Opens a d
150. on of modes is beyond the scope of this instruction manual You can refer to the Fieldbus Foundation that specifies the formal rules for mode changing Three operational states are set by ValVueFF Figure 179 Out Of Service OOS Forces all of the blocks to Out Of Service Mode The outputs remain at the values prior to the state change All output calculation is suspended Back calculation values are passed to other linked blocks to enable initialization The PID block remains in OOS after configuration changes unless it is put into one of its allowed modes from the PID dialog box The PID dialog box can be started from the Device Operation Dialog box Block Modes All blocks function transducer resource have operating modes There are eight modes defined in the Foundation Fieldbus specification Not all modes are supported by every block For example the Discrete Input Block DI supports Auto Man and OOS The action of the modes are described in the following paragraphs Transfers between modes are managed by the function blocks in response to manual commands that in turn responded to changes in the modes of linked blocks and responded to changes in the quality of the parameters that are transmitted Control and status options can be set to manage mode changing behavior Remote Output The block output is set by a control application running on an Rout interface device through the remote output in parameter The algorithm is bypassed and th
151. on time limit to show the block alarm A neg ative value turns off this function Set this value greater than the stroking time Time 2 The position deviation time limit to trigger the failsafe action A negative value turns off this function 85 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP CAUTION Use the Time 2 failsafe only for a critical process that must be forced into its failsafe position if the valve is unable to respond to its position Set Point after a reasonable time delay Do not set the error band to a value that is too small If Time 2 is used it must be longer than the valve stroking time A Time 2 value that is too small results in a nuisance failsafe behavior Servo Alarms Use this dialog Figure 76 to configure the warning high and low thresholds and maximum duration Servo alarm parameters are for double acting only Servo Alarm Parameters x Servo Warning High m Servo Warning Low In Servo Time duration fi Servo Warning Count Im Cancel Figure 76 Alarms Servo Warning High Enter the maximum as a percent of servo operational limit Servo Warning Low Enter the minimum as a percent of servo operational limit Servo Time duration Enter the maximum number of minutes per operation Servo Warning Count Displays the number of warnings issued for all three configurable conditions 86 Actuator Page Configuration Services Actuator Page The Actuator tab Figure 77 displays Transdu
152. onfiguration services provide the tools to read and set a large number of parameters required for successful communications and control Each set of tools is grouped in a tabbed page The Configuration dialog box contains six tabs Figure 73 General Position Actuator Used to name and describe function blocks and related devices Used to setup configuration parameters Used to set advanced position control parameters AO Block Used to control Set Point limits PID Block Used to set parameters in the PID block Options Used to configure remaining settings including pressure range and bumpless transfer Configure P 103 x General Postion Actuator AD Block PID Block Options Device Info Block Tag Info To AB PO PR Node Address Em gt wl mome Device ID 5945430001J0002035 AD PY103 A0 Marutachuwer ID Device Type Device Rev DDR amp 4 SPLT P 103_SPLT Model WPi 1 Others Installed E PID Block E Link Master Descriptor FVP OFFLINE DEFAULT E Pressure Sensor E Signatue Cancel Query Device Figure 73 General Tab Configuration Dialog Box 79 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP CAUTION General Page Don t turn off power for 60 seconds after writing configuration data Data cannot be saved See the positioner instruction manual Do not change Device Tag or Node Address while the NI Configurator or other host software is running O
153. opyright law and international treaties A license is required to use this software This is an unlicensed copy of the software User Name Admin Password Z I Change password after logon et Figure 25 Trial Logon Dialog 4 Click OK A notice appears and tracks the time left for your free trial You must register within sixty days 26 Registration ValVueFF Administration Registration Permanent use of this software requires a license for each computer it is used on You must register the software to obtain the software key for your license If you are using a trial version and wish to purchase a license contact your Masoneilan representative to obtain a serial number Previous Versions If you are upgrading from a previous version of ValVueFF you are NOT required to register the software Your old registration number populates the registration field for version 2 32 during the installation process There is no need to take further action Registering ValVueFF Software Use this procedure to register ValVueFF software 1 Open ValVueFF select Help gt Registration Info and the Registration dialog appears Figure 26 xi ba gt Masoneilan le ValVueFF 2 32 0 Build ID 061109 Copyright C 2001 2008 Dresser Inc This is an unregistered copy of the software Name Ir Company Po Serial Number Ir Leave Serial Number blank for trial Cancel Figure 26 Registration Dialog 27
154. p to 12 hours The selected parameters can be actual valve position target valve position PID process variable and PID process Set Point Select Start to start trending and select Stop to stop trend While the trend is stopped the time axis continues to increase Trend FV 101 A ES Query Device Change Pos SP Stop Target Pos Age 0 hour 0 minute and 0 second gt Last Update 15 29 55 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Time sec Figure 99 Trend Screen with Pressure Loop When trend is restarted the time that it had been stopped appears as a blank 123 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Zooming The vertical axis of the graph area can be zoomed by dragging a rectangle around the area of the interest A right mouse click returns the display to full scale Customizing the Trend Use the View menu to customize a trend 1 Open the Trend window Figure 99 either by L Right clicking on a device in Device Selection or U Selecting View gt Trend in the IVI or PID dialog boxes 2 Select View gt Trend Selection and Figure 100 appears Trend Data Selection Position Parameters i Process Parameters M Actual Pos I Process Variable H Taget Pos F Process Setpork M Qui Pressure XK Figure 100 Trend Selection 3 Select parameters for trending and click OK 4 Select View gt Scope Settings and Figure 101 appears Trend Scope Setup x Display Window High
155. pears followed by a dialog box Figure 15 NIFB ersion Requirement Reminder 2 This version of software requires NI FBUS server software version 3 0 or greater to run K Please make sure your computer will meet this requirement 1x You may also download a basic version of NI FBUS 3 x software from the following FTP site Ftp Ftp ni com support ind_comm fieldbus ni fbus communications_manager Please also note that application running with older version of NI FBUS older than 3 0 will not run with NI FBUS 3 x Do you want to continue Figure 15 NIFB Version Requirement Reminder 4 Ensure that the fieldbus software is installed click Yes and the Shut Down message appears Figure 16 IMM i x 2 Please make sure that all NI FBUS and ValYueFF related applications including NIFB server K i are properly shutdown before proceeding Do you want to continue Figure 16 Shut Down Message 5 Select Yes and the Welcome to ValVueFF dialog box appears Figure 17 ValYueFF InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for VaNueFF Welcome to the ValYueFF Setup program This program will install ValueFF 2 32 0 on pour computer Figure 17 Welcome to ValVueFF 22 Installing ValVueFF ValVueFF Administration 6 Select Next The License Agreement dialog box appears Figure 18 al ueFF InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully 9
156. performs signature measurement in the following order Actuator Signature Extended Actuator Signature Step Response Test single step KR 0 N 2 Positioner Signature Signature A ES Fie View Positioner Signature 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Input Signal Gel Figure 118 Positioner Slgnature Graph Measure All does not support High Resolution and only support Single Step Response Test For non Measure All selection any combination of signatures set FVP can execute more than one command It supports Multiple Step Response Test and High Resolution Actuator Signature LI Selecting Go Figure 119 starts the measuring signature Refer to Signature Measurement for details 139 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP L Selecting Show displays the signature result Refer to Signature Graphs on page 142 for details L Selecting Change Measurement Setting opens Signature Measurement Setting dialog box to modify the selected signatures measurement condition setting parameters LI Use Signature Notes for entering notes This information automatically attaches to the signature data after selected signatures measurement are performed General Signature Self Check r V Standard Actuator Signature VV Extended Actuator Signature OK Cancel Query Device Figure 119 Selecting Signatures Dialog Box Signature Measurement Click GO and the signature procedure com
157. plays Pressure Toggles the Pressure slider bar display the second of the three slider displays Temperature Toggles the Temperature slider bar display the first of the three slider displays Other Para Bar Toggles the blank double window at the bottom of the screen Clear Comm Error 37 Clears the list of FF Command errors that have been collected ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Menu Item Diagnostics Table 5 ValVueFF Menu Selections Continued Display Diagnostics dialog box used to diagnose a selected device Query Device Query dialog box used to display a selected device Re Scan Devices Scan dialog box used to rescan the link for a list of all devices Download Downloads the current configuration into a selected device Download Firmware Downloads new firmware into a selected device Set as Link Master Dialog box used to set a device as a link master Reboot Device Dialog box used to restart a connected device Reboot device is available only to Administrators For current selected device if it is running as LAS a message refusing the reboot operation appears Close Device Dialog box used to shut down a connected device Help Topics The ValVueFF Help system About ValVueFF Returns a message box with ValVueFF version number and copyright notice Registration Information 38 Registrati
158. ply or correct the actuator problem 2 Check that the pneumatics are working correctly 3 Move the Failsafe dialog box to one side of the screen to uncover the V display 4 Ifthe PID dialog box is open close it Step Two 175 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This step requires permission level 3 4 8 or 9 1 Open the Operation State dialog box Select Manual Select OK Enter the Actual Position value from step one in the Set Point text box Select OK If the Failsafe dialog box changes to Clear Latched select the Clear Latch button Select OK when the dialog box request a change to OOS SC E ee gi a ee O If the Failsafe dialog box remains in Active Latched proceed to Step Three Step Three This step requires permission level 3 4 8 or 9 1 Open the Configuration dialog box 2 Select the Position tab Set the Tight Shutoff and Position Low Limit parameters to 10 lower than the Actual Position value 4 Set the Time 2 parameter to 1 Figure 160 Operation MANUAL STATE o ETE el ATTENTION Device Fal Safe Status FY 101 ACTIVE LATCHED o Actual Position 39 92 100 AD SCHED Yes XD Enor Deviation error PID SCHED Yes 4 Figure 160 Failsafe Step 1 and 2 5 Select OK to accept the changes 6 Select Yes when a dialog box warns of a change to OOS state The Failsafe dialog box changes to Clear Latched 176 Exiting Failsafe Failsaf
159. rd L Set up user accounts through the ValVueFF Administration program U Secure the ValVueFF CD ROM in order to provide system security Anyone with access to the setup disk could reload the software and thereby get access to FVP devices Installation Sequence 1 Remove existing version of ValVueFF software ValVue does this for you 2 Install ValVueFF 2 32 using the instructions in this chapter 3 Register ValVueFF using the form provided in the software GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Installing ValVueFF The following procedure details removing a previous version of ValVueFF and installing ValVueFF 2 32 Do not install ValVueFF 2 32 until you have installed NI FBUS 4 X Launching the Application There are several ways to start a ValVueFF 2 32 installation Depending upon your media you can use one of the following start options 1 Select an icon from the CD ROM 2 Enter ValVueFF Installer exe in the Run dialog box To install ValVUeFF version 2 32 you must relaunch the application after removing a previous version of ValVueFF Removing a Previous Version of ValVueFF When a previously installed version of ValVueFF is detected by the setup software a series of messages appear 1 Launch the application The ValVueFF CD Browser window appears Figure 7 gemeng ValVue Suite d d F F Valve Interface Portal ye gem Cor A Pe Friend 2d fo s Equippe e ValVue FF e ValVue FF Snap On e Va
160. rd Extended High Res Step Response Postioner Recommended Scan Time seconds Scan Time seconds Deviation margin Recommended Scan Time s 180 Scan Time 20 to 3600s 180 Deviation Margin 0 to 500 50 Lox ces co Figure 128 Standard Actuator Signature Settings Dialog Box The value is read only and does not affect the measurement The value is calculated from the tuning parameters It is used as a guide for setting Scan Time in seconds To get the result in shorter period decrease the Scan time To get more specific information choose a longer time to get more sam ple points This determines the time for round trip of the measurement You can set any value within the valid range 20 to 3600 sec Refer to the Extended Actuator Signature on page 157 The measurement is performed in Proportional control algorithm In this measurement deviation between the set point value and the position value can occur due to the non linear characteristic existing in the control system Some examples are UD hysteresis and valve deadband This value does not need to be changed from the default value However if the stem position did not reach the desired point then increase this value or if stem position far exceeds the desirable point then decrease this value to make the measurement correct The valid range is 0 to 500 150 Extended Actuator Signature Diagnostic Services Extended Actuator
161. re Notes A Signature Notes dialog box opens 147 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Signature Notes Enter notes here Figure 126 Signature Notes 4 Enter notes and click OK 148 Signature Setting Frame Diagnostic Services Signature Setting Frame This frame consists of changing the settings for performing the various signature tests Standard Actuator Signature Standard Actuator Signature measures and saves the data of static characteristic of the control valve The input parameter is output pressure Equal to MEAS_PRESS_AIR and the output parameter is the feedback signal Equal to FINAL_POSITION_VALUE Value In measuring the signature FVP obtains 18 data sets Pressure data and Position data is one set The measuring point is the round trip of 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 and 90 of span Figure 127 Before measuring the actuator signature FVP performs offset measurement the same procedure as in Auto Tune to prepare for the measurement Signature olx File View pa Actuator Signature 0 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Pressure kPa Figure 127 Standard Actuator Slgnature Graph 149 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Measurement Parameters To open the Signature Setting dialog box Figure 128 U Click Standard Actuator Signature and then Change Measurement Setting There are three measurement setting parameters Figure 128 Signature Setting x Standa
162. reassigned to a basic device address Refer to address range definition in Foundation Fieldbus specification This number consists of manufacturer id number device number and device model related number It is unique in all the devices among manufacturers and is read only The 6 digits number of the device manufacturer ID is assigned by the Fieldbus Foundation and is read only The type of the device is read only The revision of the device is read only 80 Block Tag Info Configuration Services D D Rev Model Descriptor Block Tag Info The revision of the Device Description is read only The model of the device is read only Use this field for a device description or for a memo 28 char max Each block is assigned a default tag name that should be renamed by the user RB TB AO DI1 DI2 PID SPLT CAUTION Others Installed PID Block Pressure Sensor Link Master Signature The tag of the device resource block The tag of the device transducer block The tag of the device analog output block The tag of the device discrete input 1 block The tag of the device discrete input 2 block The tag of the device PID block The tag of the device Output Splitter Block Do not change the device tagname or the node address of a device in an operating Foundation Fieldbus segment Control linkages are lost Do not use a leading space in a device tag name this causes the device to become non operation
163. rm Tag or Address Change 7 Click Yes to proceed and Figure 114 appears CAUTION After the download is complete the device must remain powered for at least 60 seconds to transfer the data to permanent memory Downloading a configuration overwrites all device configuration data 132 Copying a Configuration to a New Saving a Configuration Download Config Dialog 5 u r 8 c 01x Figure 114 Configuration Download Progress 8 After configuration it is necessary to create the control function block linkages in a third party Foundation Fieldbus control configure 133 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank General The General tab Figure 115 on the Diagnostics page displays the service history for continuous data The continuous data is compared with the limits set in the Actuator setup See Actuator Page on page 87 for a detailed description Figure 115 General Tab Diagnostic Dialog Box To reset the continuous data to zero 1 Make a record of the current values 2 Click Reset All continuous data is lost and cannot be recovered 135 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Self Check The Self Check tab Figure 116 on the Diagnostics page tests the performance parameters used to determine the position control parameters The test runs Auto Tune but does not change any parameters The parameters display provides two views for comparison 1 The le
164. rol 82 Servo Parameters Frame Configuration Services Advanced Position Configuration This is the read only page Figure 75 for Transducer Block TB advanced position control parameters To modify the value of any parameter go to Advanced Tab on page 115 Advanced Servo Paras Dialog Advanced Servo Tuning Parameters Double Acting Specific Boost Value 1 Boost Value 2 Servo P Alpha 9 01587 Internal Gain 60 1563 Servo Offset Servo Sleep Limit Boost On Threshold 1 0 X Boost On Threshold 1 da 0 XBoostOn Threshold 2 Boost Off Threshold 1 0 X Boost Off Threshold 1 Boost Off Threshold 2 0 X Boost Off Threshold 2 0 X Boost Value 1 0 X Boost Value 2 Cancel Figure 75 Advanced Servo Tuning Parameters Advanced Servo Tuning Parameters Boost On Threshold 1 Boost On Threshold 2 Boost Off Threshold 1 Boost Off Threshold 2 Boost Value 1 Boost Value 2 Servo Sleep Limit Servo P Alpha Internal Gain Servo Offset Control parameter to reduce the effect of deadband in the con trol relay Control parameter to reduce the effect of deadband in the con trol relay Control parameter to reduce the effect of deadband in the con trol relay Control parameter to reduce the effect of deadband in the con trol relay Control parameter to reduce the effect of deadband in the con trol relay Control parameter to reduce the effect of deadband in the con trol relay
165. s Installshield Figure 18 License Agreement 7 Select I Accept 8 Select Next The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears Figure 19 al ueFF InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files Installshield Figure 19 Choose Destination Dialog Box 9 Select Q Next to accept the default destination OR 23 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP L Change to select an installation location and a browse dialog box appears Select a location and select OK Ready to Install dialog box appears Figure 20 al ueFF InstallShield Wizard xl Y Ready to Install the Program y The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard InstallShield lt Back Cancel Figure 20 Ready to Install Dialog Box 10 Select Install A Setup Status dialog box appears Figure 21 then Setup complete Figure 22 al ueFF InstallShield Wizard Setup Status gt WalVueFF is configuring your new software installation InstallShield Figure 21 Setup Status Dialog Box 24 Installing ValVueFF ValVueFF Administration al ueFF InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed ValvueFF Click Finish to
166. s This dialog box Figure 79 consists of both A O I O Options and A O Status Options lO OPTS and STATUS OPTS are parameters that control options about the Analog Output Block AO s signal processing and mode transitions Using AO Status Options sends the quality of the status of BKCAL OUT to Bad and its sub status is set to sensor failure The BKCAL OUT value is not affected The Analog Output Block AO does not alarm but enables an upstream block to alarm When this option is not selected then the quality of BKCAL OUT is set to Bad and its sub status is set to non specific A block alarm is generated by the Analog Output Block AO AO Block Options AD 1 0 Options SP tracks DV if Man SP tracks P if LO Increase to close Faultstate Type Faultstate restart Target to Man PY for BKCal_Out Low Cutoff Invert Uncertain as Good SP tracks RCas or Cas if LO or Man JPropogate Fail Fwd MPropogate Fail Bkwd OT arget to Man if Bad IN CJUncertain if Limited JB ad if Limited Uncertain if Man No ct if not Auto o select if not Cas Figure 79 Analog Output Block Options Dialog Box SP PV Track in Man SP PV Track in LO SP Tracks RCas or Cas if LO or Man SP Track retained target Increase to close Permits the Set Point to track the process variable when the tar get mode of the block is Man Permits the Set Point to track the process variable when
167. s a Visitor DeVICE cccceeeeeeseeeeeeeceeeseneeeeeneeceeeeeeeeeesenenenee 214 179 Device Operation State Dialog BOX tud a edd 215 180 181 182 183 Out of Service at Giartup EnEn Enn 218 Manual Stale noreo e a tates eens as 220 NormalState taaan ads 220 Out of Service State Change Warning Message Box 222 xi ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Tables 1 ValVueFF Version 2 32 Gpechhcations 5 2 Two Configurations of the NIFB Interface Card 11 3 Network Parameters for Reference Model 15 4 User Privilege Level Descriptions cceeeeesesecceeeneeeeeneeeeesenseneeeeseseseeeneeeeteeeeneneees 33 5 ValVueFF Menu Selections ccccccceccceccceeeeeeeeeececeeceecaeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseseeeseeeeesseeeeneeees 36 6 Ree Dal ICONS resis si EH 39 7 IVI Faceplate Parameters ccccceecceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee cnn nn nn nnn nn nn nn nnn nro nnnnn nn nnnn narra 46 8 Block Modes uterina id 47 9 Characteristics disdo 97 10 Servo Tuning Parameter Ranges ccoiiviocionniin ici dai da 112 11 Advanced Servo Tuning Parameters oocononncccccconinononccccnnnccnnnnnnnnnne corre nn nn nnnnne rn nenas 116 12 Fallsafe Case One ri esas 175 13 Failsafe Case Te ia eo anda inte 175 14 Failsafe Case Two 179 15 Failsafe Case Fourie sisvd icin e Sig dco a E Miya Wie oe eee 179 16 Auto TUNG ResultS A 207 17 ETOP Messages ai is
168. s normal type Specifies the control relay as reverse type not available Specifies the valve as linear reciprocating type Specifies the valve as rotary type 87 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Diagnostic Parameters The following diagnostic parameters can be set to values useful to notify if service is needed The maximum default value for each of the continuous data limits is 2232 1 4294967295 Enter realistic values that represent useful maintenance life values Travel Limit strokes Total travel limit to show the block alarm Cycle Count Limit Total cycle count limit to show the block alarm times Open Time Limit Total valve open time limit to show the block alarm hours Close Time Limit Total valve close time limit to show the block alarm hours Near Close Time Limit Total valve near close time limit to show the block alarm hours Model and Serial Number Both the valve and actuator manufacturer model number and serial numbers appear NOTE AO block setpoint limits do not apply to Set Point when in Manual Operating State The AO Block set point limits are different from the Position limits configured in the Configure Position tab The Position Limits apply to Target Position 88 AO Block Tab Configuration Services AO Block Tab Use this tab Figure 78 to set limits on the Set Point received from another function block in Cas or a remote application RCas The rates a
169. s the valve actuator to atmosphere and then fills the valve actuator to supply pressure and therefore strokes the valve over its full range Keep clear of moving valve and actuator parts NOTE Do not Auto Tune if manual tuning has been used as 1 manual tuning values are overwritten Positioner Tuning Parameters The position controller is a type of non linear PID control algorithm with five standard parameters listed below See Table 11 for the allowed and default parameter ranges There are an additional eight advanced servo tuning parameters P dimensionless Proportional gain P is the ratio of change of output due to pro portional control action to the change in position error Common values for the positioner are 50 for small actuators and up to 5000 for large actuators The larger the gain the faster the valve responds with increasing tendency to overshoot If the gain is too low friction can cause limit cycles Air supply pressure affects this value The position controller must be re tuned in case of air supply pressure changes The default value of 120 is normally changed by Auto Tune 109 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP seconds D seconds Derivative Gain dimensionless Dead Zone Integral time or reset time is the time constant of integral control Higher values of cause less integral control action and increase loop stability However higher values of increase the time to elimi
170. se the valve at 0 input signal Air to Open or at 100 input signal Air to Close This is the default choice for an equal percentage characteristic Equal percentage with rangeability of 30 to 1 For equal incre ments of the input the valve position has equal percentage changes of current valve position Equal percent is the choice for an equal percentage characteristic when a slightly lower gain is needed at the upper portion of a range The quick opening characterization is the inverse of the Equal percent 50 1 characterization curve Selecting the Camflex option characterizes the valve as if it were a Masoneilan Camflex valve with settings of Linear and Equal 50 This activates the Customize button for a custom characteriza tion which defines the relationship between the input signal and the output position of the valve Selecting this option dis plays an additional window where you can configure a charac terization curve with ten adjustable segments The curve has up to nine adjustable points and points in between are linearly interpolated Table 9 Characteristic Choice Valve Type and Built in Desired Installed Valve Customary Positioner Non Standard Characteristic and Positioner Characteristic Characteristic Not Linear Camflex Characteristic Recommended LINEAR EQUAL30 EQUAL50 Quick opening Equal percentage EQUAL50 EQUAL30 Quick opening Linear LINEAR EQUAL30 EQUAL5O0 Quick opening Vari
171. sition are shown as a slider and bar respectively with values shown to two decimal places The Target Position is obtained from the Set Point signal using parameters defined using Configure see page 79 from valve characterization and the configuration of air to open or air to close also defined in Configure It is further modified by any configured limits In Figure 38 the incoming setpoint and the target position differ as an equal percent characteristic is used If a linear characteristic and air to open are configured with limits configured outside the possible range of position the Target Position is equal to the Set Point A EE EEE ell x fie Seti en Tods te PP PSO DEE 9450 Link Segment ELO PORT 1001 Ee AAA 3 Devens Present 1 Device s Oper D Trend Windas Open 0 Query Windows Ope Figure 38 IVI Faceeplate in Normal State 43 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Companion Device Display Frame Fields The Companion Device frame Figure 39 displays and updates real time values for transducer block mode target position and valve position Use it to observe summary information from a second positioner connected in the same segment as the selected device To select a companion device 1 Choose a focus device selected and viewed in the Selected Device frame 2 Select View gt Companion Device gt Select or right click a non selected device to access the Select Deselect as Compani
172. sitioner Ensure the following guidelines are adhered to prior to using ValVueFF with a positioner 1 Install the positioner on a valve and connect it to an air supply See the FVP Instruction Manual Setup and start NIFB Communications Manager software Install a National Instrument AT FBUS or PCMCIA FBUS interface card NI FBUS Interface and configure it in the Windows registry Carefully follow the installation instructions provided with the interface card Use the NI FBUS Interface Configuration Utility to configure the interface card as a Visitor The only exception is when using ValVueF F in a PC for initial setup of a positioner without a host device configure the NI FBUS Interface as a Link Master Device at fixed address 0x10 Assign the positioner a fieldbus node address and a device tag Do this while the device is connected as a single device on a test segment not while connected to an operating control segment as this requires a different interface card configuration See Configure the NIFB Interface Card Safely for Different Tasks Configure the entire fieldbus segment with all required function blocks soft wired and scheduled Wiring practices for Foundation Fieldbus differ significantly from 4 to 20 ma instrument wiring Refer to the Foundation Fieldbus Application Guide 31 25 kbits s Wiring and Installation AG 140 Revision 1 0 or later However some information regarding wiring of the devices is included NOTE V
173. t raid 208 18 Error Bit STO leia lll iaa Mahal alta heare rented 209 19 Mode Opera iii as 218 xiii ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Safety Information This section provides safety information including safety symbols that are used on the FVP110 and the safety symbol definition Safety Symbols Instructions contain WARNINGS CAUTIONS labels and Notes where necessary to alert you to safety related or other important information Read the instructions carefully before installing and maintaining your instrument Total compliance with all WARNING and CAUTION notices is required for safe operation WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in property or data damage NOTE Indicates important facts and conditions D GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Product Safety This software is intended for use with Masoneilan FVP positioners only For positioners intended for use with industrial compressed air Ensure that an adequate pressure relief provision is installed when the application of system supply pressure could cause peripheral equipment to malfunction Installation must be in accordance with local and national compressed air and instrumentation codes General installation
174. t which the Set Point is permitted to move up and down can also be limited Limits Configure CY1002 General Position Actuator AO Block PID Block Options 100 Set Point High Limit D Set Point Low Limit 2 1 HINF Set Point Up Rate Limit s 1 HINF Set Point Down Rate Limit s AD 10 and Status Options Options AO Set Point High Limit AO Set Point Low Limit Set Point Up Rate Limit Cancel Query Device Figure 78 AO Block Tab Configuration Dialog Box Use this to limit the Set Point from another function block or remote application The limits applied in the Configure Position dialog box act on the Target Position not on the Set Point Use this limit to prevent the valve from closing in response to the Set Point from another function block or remote application Ramp rate where the upper Set Point changes are acted on in Auto mode at PV unit per second If the ramp rate is set to zero or the block is in a mode other than Auto the Set Point is used immediately The Set Point from another function block or remote application can also be limited to change at a configurable ramp rate The ramp rate up and the ramp rate down can be individually config ured The default value is 1 INF infinity which eliminates ramp rate limiting 89 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP AO Set Point Down See Set Point Up Rate Limit Rate Limit AO Block Option
175. the desired valve position in the Set Point text box Step Five This step requires permission level 3 4 8 or 9 1 2 3 Open the Configuration dialog box Select the Position tab Change Position Limits The position limit changes made in Step 5 prevents failsafe action from occurring and disables FOA and Position High Limit Unless there is a an important control consideration do not change these values Case 5 Internal Diagnostics If the fault is caused by hardware failure replace the defective component Reconfigure the positioner with limits set as for cases 1 to 4 181 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank Glossary Oxf7 1 INF Actuator Type Algorithm AO Analog Output Block ATC Air to Close ATO Air to Open AUTO Basic Device Capabilitie s File A See hexadecimal This is the number 247 represented in hexadecimal nota tion The Ox preamble indicates hexadecimal notation This is the representation of infinity as expressed in IEEE 754 floating point arithmetic It is used in fieldbus devices to set a parameter to a value that does not interfere with operation such as for a limit for example The HART Communications Foundation classifies a positioner as type Actu ator This means that it receives a 4 20 mA control current signal and causes an actuation function A device of type Actuator may not be connected to a circuit intended for a
176. ting Sub Index Element 4 ST Slot Time Greatest of each Slot Time Max Greater than 12 ST Response Delay Min Inter PDU Greatest of each Min Delay Inter PDU Delay Save the as found configuration Set node addresses Assign addresses to the basic devices Set tag names to unique values Link function blocks Schedule the function blocks Download the configuration to the devices Eer E EA E ee Check Clear Devices option in N FB Configurator download dialog box to remove bad links 10 Save a file of the configuration data 11 Set the devices to their normal states Shutting Down ValVueFF Always close ValVueFF before closing NIFB 15 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank ValVueFF Administration Overview This section describes the procedures for installing ValVueFF software The ValVueFF installation procedures require a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows the Masoneilan FVP positioner Foundation Fieldbus communications and function block technology For additional information about the FVP positioner see Masoneilan FVP Instruction Manual GEA19791_FVP110_IOM Administration ValVueFF Administration ValVueFF Help and the FVP Device Instruction Manual are also installed along with ValVueFF After successful installation of ValVueFF software the System Administrator should L Change the default logon and passwo
177. ting control linkages After using Simulate the function block links must be re configured using a configuration tool 120 Simulation Function PID Block and Trending Simulation Function The simulation state is allowed only for training privilege level 8 ValVueF F provides a special function for testing and training You can connect the valve position to the input of the PID with lag of 5 seconds to allow demonstration of closed loop control CAUTION Never use the simulation state if the valve is connected in a control loop or if the valve is controlling process flow The Simulation State permanently removes important control loop information from the FVP valve positioner The soft wired connection between the PID function block and the input function block must be restored after simulation is used Reconfigure function block links after using simulate The Clear Device command must be used when downloading a restored configuration In this state the control valve position readback signal is fed back into the PID input with a 5 seconds filter time This forms a closed loop to simulate a process loop The PID block is in AUTO mode This is not the same as the Foundation Fieldbus SIMULATE parameter 121 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Others Tuning Parameters To adjust process tuning parameters CAUTION Changing tuning parameters to incorrect values can result in dangerous process upsets Only trained control
178. tion Operation Configure the transducer block Auto tuning travel calibration OOS OOS OOS diagnostics etc Configure transducer block Changing position control OOS OOS OOS parameters etc Manual valve positioning from ValVueFF or other human interface Manual valve positioning from a Manual CAS Aut PID controller human interface anua uto 218 Transferring to Manual State Foundation Fieldbus Table 19 Mode Operation Continued Operation PID single loop control Auto PID cascade loop control Primary Auto Secondary CAS Transferring to Manual State Use this procedure to transfer to the manual state which allows ValVueFF to adjust the valve position The Device Operation State dialog box is shown in Figure 179 1 Select Tools gt Device Operating State from the drop down menu or select the Change Device Operation State icon 2 Select Manual Enter a Set Point or drag the Set Point slider to the desire value 4 Select OK If the positioner is configured with a non linear such as characteristic the Target Position is computed from the Set Point but can differ in value The configuration options of Tight Shutoff Below Full Open Above as well as high and low position limits are applied to the Set Point to arrive at the correct Target Position When the positioner has been placed in normal it waits for the PID block to begin to send it a Set Point lt re
179. to toggle the The Set Point and Target Point slider bars and the 8 Temperature Pressure and l P indicators on off using the View menu Also shows the Actual Position 35 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 9 Selected Device frame device tag and operational state Companion Device frame shows summary information from a second positioner on the same 10 segment as the selected device nis 1 re sup vew Tous mp l 2 PP FO seg SHE FR Let Segret CLD PORT 1001 Ya TUNE Teme monre WP Gei POTog AE Vd 74 Aaa Oax Wen Operator BB onoo y CS 0 geen r AUTO one K l 5 Te AUTO SAT AD PO HI Companion Cevice Poemon ma 0 D WE am R open am et zs Pi e r TB Mode e CLOSE TargetPoe Ewx OPEN Acus Pos e emm e E A ETT CA A d gt de AID SCHED No Sa Para 3 A A A A A Figure 33 ValVueFF Integrated Valve Interface IVI Menu Bar Table 5 explains the menu bar functions The drop down menus and icon tool bar provide access to services that work with files devices and function blocks Table 5 ValVueFF Menu Selections Menu Item Display Open File Device Configuration File dialog box used to display saved configurations Save File Allows you to store a configuration in a folder for later use Generate Report A browser containing a template preloaded with configuration details Exit Closes the application and prompts you to save all unsa
180. ton if you are ready to proceed to next setup page when Next button is enabled Press Finish button at the last setup page when you need finish this setup Press Abort button will abort this setup and restore only the displayed parameters value Abort Trend Query Device Figure 45 Setup Wizard 49 Using ValVueFF GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Actuator Wizard Use the Setup Wizard setup page Figure 46 to configure the Transducer Block TB valve actuator information For a description of the parameters refer to Actuator Page on page 87 Setup Wizard Actuator No Device Attached Figure 46 Actuator Wizard 50 Setup Wizard Using ValVueFF Tuning Wizard Use the Tuning step to execute the combination of Search Stops Auto Tune described in Tuning Tab on page 109 Figure 47 WARNING Tuning strokes the valve over its entire travel Isolate the j valve from the process prior to calibration Figure 47 Tuning Wizard 51 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Travel Calibration Wizard Use the Travel Calibration page Figure 48 to calibrate the 0 50 or 100 position points when necessary For a description of all the parameters and controls refer to Travel Calibration Tab on page 112 Setup Wizard Travel Calibration CV1002 Figure 48 Travel Calibration Wizard 52 Setup Wizard Using ValVueFF Position Control Limits Wi
181. tration Center to obtain the Software Key Email address softwwarereg masoneilan com Phone number 508 5864600 Company Masa 00 User LastName Brophy First Name Paul Address f 3 Rose Garden Lane City Smallville State Massachusetts D Country United States v PostalCode 01970 Phone 666 666 6666 Fax 777 777 7777 E mail PJB yahoo com Figure 29 Registration Form 6 Complete the registration file 7 Select Save to File 29 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 8 Attach the Registration File to an email and send the email to softwarereg ge com Our Customer Service department emails you a key for your application Figure 30 ValVueFF Registration a TAS FB Masoneilan Software Key EE Optional Features Click the Unlock Key area to enter unlock key Optional Features Unlock Keys O HSE SUPPORT Leave Software Key blank for trial To obtain Software Key Unlock Keys check feature s to be registered and then click Registration Cancel Registration Figure 30 Software Key Dialog Box 9 Enter your key in the Software Key field 10 Enter the key for HSE Support if you requested that key and select OK You are registered 30 Setting User Accounts System ValVueFF Administration Setting User Accounts System Administration Passwords and Privilege Levels In a plant having many users with various levels of training and responsibility it is often
182. trend data or load saved data for playback For each device there is a trend window available It is possible to open multiple trend windows for multiple positioner devices at the same time The trend window can be run while other windows are active Saving a trend does not discard current trend data but you must temporarily stop trending while performing the save To display a trend that has been saved 1 Stop the current trend 2 Save the trend if necessary Figure 104 View QueryDevice Change Fos GP Start Target Pos Rrocess tani Process sta Figure 104 Saving a Trend 3 Select File gt Open 4 Select the desired trend from the Open Trend dialog box Figure 105 Save in 3 Config Files la cl aa FV 101 step response trend tre File name FY 101 step response trenc Save as type bag Trend Data Files tre y Cancel T Open as read only Figure 105 Select a Trend File Name 5 Select Open A warning appears saying that all current trend data is lost 6 Select Yes to proceed or select No to go back and save the current data 7 Select File gt Exit to close the trend All unsaved trend data is discarded 126 Saving a Configuration Overview ValVueFF provides tools to retrieve copy or save FVP configuration data that can be used for offline configuration Use them to copy a configuration from a device to its replacement or to configure a series of similar positioners Figure
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184. ty of America ISA develops and publishes international standards for use in process control See www isi org This is the logical medium by which H1 Fieldbus devices are interconnected It is composed of one or more physical seg ments interconnected by bus Repeaters or Couplers All of the devices on a link share a common schedule which is adminis tered by that link s current LAS A Link Active Scheduler LAS is a deterministic centralized bus scheduler that maintains a list of transmission times for all data buffers in all devices that need to be cyclically transmitted Only one Link Master LM device on an H1 fieldbus Link can be functioning as that link s LAS 187 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Link Master LM Link Object Links LO MAN MIB Multidrop NAMUR Network Management NM Non Volatile Memory Normal State A Link Master LM is any device containing Link Active Sched uler LAS functionality that can control communications on an H1 fieldbus Link There must be at least one LM on an H1 Link one of those LM devices is elected to serve as LAS A Link Object contains information to link Function Block FB Input Output I O parameters in the same device and between different devices The Link Object links directly to a Virtual Com munications Relationship VCR Linkages Foundation fieldbus creates a link between two function blocks to manage the scheduled communication of data
185. ual valve travel 1 Use the Auto Stop Limits Auto Stop Limits on page 106 or the Manual Stop Limits Manual Stop Limits on page 107 function to search for the mechanical stop limits of the valve Figure 87 2 Use the Open Stop Adjust function Open Stop Adjustment on page 108 to correct for over travel of the valve 3 Check the calibration is done properly by a Moving the valve from the fully closed to the fully open position using the IVI in manual operating state b Make a record of the valve s Actual Position indication at each stop It is also useful to record the Actual Position when the valve s mechanical position indicator reads 50 105 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Calibration CV1002 x Range Turing Travel Calteation Advanced Turing Limits Find Range Result ratas S Auto Stop Limits Manual Stop Leg C Open Stop Ac OK Cancel Trend Query Device Figure 87 Calibration Dialog Box Range Tab Find Range Result The Find Range Result field displays the result of the calibration execution 1 Isolate the valve 2 Select the GO button to run the selected calibration Select Yes when the Stroke the Valve message box appears Results appear in the Find Range Result field Auto Stop Limits WARNING Range Calibration strokes the valve over its entire travel A When Auto Stop Limits is selected 1 Isolate the valve 2 Select t
186. ult Analysis TimeStamp 01 23 09 15 49 55 Overshoot IS Figure 144 Result Analysis Resolution Positioner Signature T86 sec 0 03 x This signature function measures the static characteristics of the control valve system The application applies the Input signal to the FVP and waits until the valve stem settles then obtain the position data The measurement is proceeded in the round trip Input signal of the control valve system Input signal of FVP Equal to AO Block OUT Value Output signal of control valve system Feedback signal of ValVueFF Equal to FINAL_POSITION_VALUE Value The Low Cut High Cut Position Characterization and other functions related to Positioning in Transducer block are reflected in measuring Positioner signature This helps the user to check the setting of FVP visually Measurement Setting Parameters The measurement setting parameters consist of five float arrays Figure 145 measurement measurement U Lower Set Point Signal 10 to 110 Determines input signal to start the L Higher Set Point Signal 10 to 110 Determines the highest input signal in the L Intervals 4 to 20 points Determines the measurement points of this signature function Width of measurement point is determined in equation Width Higher Set point signal Lower Set point signal Intervals Total Sample points collected in round trip 2 Intervals 1 only measurement 162
187. ur installed ValWueFF 2 32 0 Welcome to the ValYueFF Setup Maintenance program This program lets you modify the current installation Click one of the options below C Repair e Reinstall all program features installed by the previous setup Remove Remove all installed features InstallShield Figure 11 Select Maintenance Level Dialog Box 6 Select Remove and then Next A message box appears asking if you want to remove a previous version of ValVueFF 7 Select Yes A Setup Status dialog box appears then a Maintenance Complete dialog box appears Figure 12 al ueFF InstallShield Wizard d Uninstall Complete InstallShield Wizard has finished uninstalling ValvueFF NM Figure 12 Maintenance Complete Dialog Box 8 Select Finish 9 Relaunch ValVueFF to install the application 20 Installing ValVueFF ValVueFF Administration Installing ValVueFF 1 Launch the application The ValVueFF CD Browser window appears Figure 13 MS Masoneilan ValVue Suite ValVue FF Valve Interface Portal A Pe e ValVue FF e ValVue FF Snap On e ValVue FF PRM Plug in Figure 13 CD Browser Window 2 Click Install Software and the Va Vue FF CD Browser window appears Figure 13 Ip vaNuerr cD orowser Viasoneilan ValVue FF Figure 14 Software Selection Window 21 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP 3 Click Install Full Edition and the Preparing Setup dialog box ap
188. us Resources and Reference ooocccoooconocoooooncnncnonononcnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnninennnnnos 223 A Pa eee es et AN es ee 224 Fieldbus Foundation 224 National INnStrUMENtS cuco nadien 225 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Figures 1 ValVueFF Reference Model Fieldbus Segment cccceeceeceeteseeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 8 2 Interface Configuration Utility cacon ide 12 3 Import DD_CFF Browse Dialog AA 13 4 DDT DIA a eo lo do 13 5 Import DD CFF Browse Dialog 13 6 Interface Configuration Utility Success Dialog 14 7 CD Browser WinGOw wes ccoo aia ed 18 8 Software Selection WINdOW EE 19 9 NIFB Version Requirement Reminder eee e eee e ects tees sees eeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 19 10 lf ee tie CG 19 11 Select Maintenance Level Dialog BOX cc ecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneneneeeeneeeeesseceeneneeeees 20 12 Maintenance Complete Dialog BOX oomooooccoocorossiccccccnnnn nante enn 20 13 CD Browser WINdOW sadar le o deso Rt wah an tea eta deca als 21 14 Software Selection Window sion A adicta 21 15 NIFB Version Requirement Reminder cnn nn 22 16 Shut Down Message coccion iia 22 17 Welcome t Val VUSBE ti lia 22 18 License EENS enee ageet geeiert Seen e ege 23 19 Choose Destination Dialog BOX eoooomoia ii dida 23 20 Ready to Install Dial g BOE iia idear deg 24 21 Setup Status Dialog BOX EE 24 22
189. ustom Characterization Dialog Configuration Services Custom Characterization Dialog Box Use the Characterization dialog box Figure 83 to define characterizations There are nine definable points for the valve position at 10 increments of position Set Point Use the mouse to drag the points on the curve or enter numerical values in the table to define the characterization Characterization Dialog CV1002 Custom Linearization Position D i 100 Cancel tt te et tT TT LA penal 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Setpoint D i Characterization T able Setpoint 2 30 40 50 60 7 80 9 100 Pos 30 4 5 s 70 so 90 10 Figure 83 Custom Characterization Dialog Box To configure a custom characteristic curve 1 Enter the values in the edit boxes or mouse drag a point The graph updates when the value is entered 2 Click OK to accept the value and exit the Custom Characterization dialog box ValVueFF checks the curve based on established rules A warning appears if the curve does not meet the rules The characteristic points are saved in FVP with a resolution of five digits The unfinished curve in Figure 83 illustrates that the curve must be monotonic Each point must be greater than the previous point To smoothly blend a point between its adjacent points U Right click the point The curve in
190. ut 65 9 100 0 Figure 96 PID Process Controller Dialog Box 119 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP PID Status Frame States and Modes The permitted states of the PID block are grouped in the State frame RCAS CAS Auto Man Simulate Other CAUTION Select the R button In this mode the Set Point of the PID block is set by a remote application that writes to the RCAS_IN parameter regularly This mode is allowed only if a remote application is soft wired to the RCAS_IN parameter of the PID block Select the C button In this mode the Set Point of the PID block is set by a Foundation Fieldbus function block This mode is allowed only if a Foundation Fieldbus function block OUT is soft wired to the CAS_IN parameter of the PID block and sched uled Select the L button In this mode the Set Point of the PID block is set by the Set Point slider or the Set Point text box Select the M button In this mode the output of the PID is set by the output slider or the output text box The PID algorithm in not processed in Man Select the SIM Button A ValVueFF user must have the permis sion level 8 Simulate allows a PID demonstration without a real process Usually IMan or OOS is indicated by Other button This button is an indicator only It does not change the mode of the PID block Never use Simulate with a device connected to a live process Simulate destroys any exis
191. ved information 36 Menu Bar Using ValVueFF Table 5 ValVueFF Menu Selections Continued Menu Item Display Setup Wizard Setup Wizard dialog box is used to do an initial setup on a positioner Configuration Displays the Configuration dialog box used to reconfigure a positioner Calibration Displays the Calibration dialog box used to recalibrate a positioner Device Tag Address A dialog box used to change the tag name or address of a device Toolbar Toolbar at the top of the screen containing important ValVueFF functions Status Bar Information at the bottom of the screen detailing devices trends and queries View Trend Trend dialog box displaying a graphical view of the current selected device See PID Block and Trending Services on page 119 PID Controller PID Controller dialog box used to view and control the PID Process Controller See PID Block and Trending Services on page 119 Fail Safe Status Fail Safe Device dialog box that details devices in Failsafe mode See Failsafe Handling on page 173 Device Op State Change the operation state of a selected device See Device Tag Address on page 57 Companion Device Permits selection and enabling of a er device See Companion Device Display Frame on page 44 Servo Output to I P Toggles the l P slider bar display the third of the three slider dis
192. vironmental temperature 40 85 C or 40 185 F Color Yellow Pressure Bar and XX XX PSI TB OUT_PRESSURE FVP output pressure for a S A positioner or diff pressure for a D A positioner Blue color Scale TB SPRING_ RANGE IP Bar and XX XX TB SERVO_OUTPUT_SIGNAL 80 100 Red 20 80 Green 0 20 Yellow Block Modes Color coded individual boxes Block MODE_BLK Block RB TB AO DI or PID 46 AUTO Cas RCas Green OOS Red MAN Yellow Device Selection Using ValVueFF Block Actual Mode Table 8 lists the supported modes of the valve positioner for each block Table 8 Block Modes Block Supported Modes Resource Auto O S Transducer Auto O S RCas Cas Auto Man LO IMAN O S Auto Man O S Cas Auto Iman O S ROut RCas Cas Auto Man LO IMAN O S Device Selection All of the devices on the bus segment live list are shown as icons in the Device Selection box Select any device to open a communications session with the positioner The fieldbus segment live list is continuously scanned and devices are shown when present Devices that have communications failure are shown with a red X The selected device is shown with a red checkmark in Figure 42 Device Selection OFFLINE Device TT 103 Device rw BO Fv 101 Figure 42 Device Selection Dialog Box When a device is selected a warni
193. w2 Aborted 15 10 21 Device FV 101 DI View2 Aborted 15 10 21 Device FV 101Error 5 E BAD_ARGUMENT 15 10 27 Device FV 101Error 5 E BAD ARGUMENT 15 10 34 Device FV 101 Comm Error 11 E COMM_ERROR 15 11 14 Device FV 101 Comm Error 14 E OBSOLETE_DEVICE 15 14 35 Device FV 101 Comm Error 14 E OBSOLETE_DEVICE 15 14 35 Device FV 101 DI View2 Aborted 15 14 35 Device FV 101 DI View2 Aborted 15 14 35 Device FV 101 Comm Error 11 E COMM ERROR 15 14 52 Figure 156 Error Log 171 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank Failsafe Handling 1 3 Introduction For the selected positioner ValVueFF constantly monitors the status of the Transducer Block TB actual valve position parameter FINAL POSITION VALUE to report and manage Failsafe events The actual status of Failsafe is determined by the parameter RELEASE FAILSAFE in TB To configure the Time 2 parameter to force Failsafe because of sustained deviation refer to Configuration Services on page 79 If the IVI is open the Fail Safe Status window automatically opens to display a Failsafe status The window can be opened manually from the View menu Once the Fail Safe Status window is displayed it remains open until you close it Failsafe Active Latched The Fail Safe Status window Figure 157 appears when the selected device is in Active Latched condition Fail Safe Status EN ON XXXXXI IRA ATTENTION XXK
194. wer Limit Position Upper Limit If the valve position Set Point is less than this value the valve is forced to fully close As a general practice this is set between 1 and 3 to minimize seat leakage The dead band is a function of this setting typically between 1 10th and 1 100th of the setting The TSB feature is designed to prevent leakage of valves when the Set Point is 0 If the valve position Set Point is more than this value the valve is forced to fully open The valve position Set Point cannot be less than this value This prevents the valve from closing Use only when required by the control strategy The valve position Set Point can not exceed this value This prevents the valve from closing 75 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Near Closed Value Limit Switch Threshold NOTE D Fault Control CAUTION The threshold below which the valve is considered near closed Near Closed is useful for estimating when to change the valve trim This value does not effect valve travel it is used only for reporting the time that valve is near the seat The limit switch thresholds apply to the Discrete Input Block DI Set Points L Threshold Low Threshold for low limit switch that is communicated by the Discrete Input Block DI LI Threshold High The threshold for the high limit switch that is communicated by the Discrete Input Block DI When Tight Shutoff Below is configured to
195. wn Use the T 2 cautiously Avoid interaction with other configuration parameters particularly High and Low Position Limits Failsafe Examples Case Two and Four Table 14 Failsafe Case Two Observable Behavior Valve fails closed with high actuator pressure After pressure problem is corrected the valve is open in failsafe As the problem is corrected the valve can move past setpoint and go to clear latch briefly Failsafe Type Deviation Error Actuator Action Air to Close Fail Open Cause of Failure High actuator pressure plugged nozzle XD Error Deviation error appears in the error status The Failsafe Status dialog box displays and shows Active Latched Table 15 Failsafe Case Four Case Three Observable Behavior Valve fails to open with low actuator pressure After pressure problem is corrected the valve is open in failsafe Failsafe Type Deviation Error Actuator Action Air to Close Fail Open Cause of Failure Supply pressure failure or low actuator pressure plugged nozzle XD Error Deviation error appears in the error status The Failsafe Status dialog box displays and shows Active Latched 179 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Exiting Failsafe Use this procedure to exit the failsafe mode for cases two and four Step One 1 2 Restore the air supply or correct actuator problem Check that the pneumatics are working
196. xceeded TOTAL_CYCLE_COUNT exceeded CYCLE_CONT_LIM Travel limit exceeded TOTAL_TRAVEL exceeded TRAVEL_LIM Total open limit exceeded TOTAL_OPEN_TIME exceeded OPEN_TIME_LIM Total close limit exceeded TOTAL_CLOSE_TIME exceeded CLOSE_TIME_LIM Total near close limit exceeded TOTAL_NEAR_CLOSE_TIME exceeded NEAR_CLOSE_TIME_LIM Temperature out of range Pressure sensor out of range Position sensor out of range Deviation warning 208 Exceed the first DEVIATION TIME HI timer with DEVIATION_LIM Block Error Error Messages Table 17 Error Messages Continued XD Error Message Temperature sensor failure Possible Cause Pressure sensor failure Operation drift point warning Deviation error Exceed the seconds DEVIATION_TIME_TH 2 timer with DEVIATION_LIM Position failure A D converter failure Block Error Table 18 lists parameters that reflect the error status associated with hardware or software components associated with the list block The error parameter is a bit string multiple errors can be displayed Table 18 Error Bit Strings Block Error Bit Position Error Resource block RB_BLOCK_ERR bit 3 Simulate Active bit 5 Default Fault State bit 10 Lost Static Data bit 11 Lost NV Data bit 13 Device Needs Maintenance Now bit 15 Out of Service Transducer block TB BLOCK_ERR
197. y and has no effect on control This is EU100 of TB SPRING_ RANGE parameter for upper end engineering unit value This is EUO of TB SPRING_RANGE parameter for lower end engineering unit value When this option is selected returning from manual to normal operation state is deferred until the current valve position and the position Set Point match This is to assure the smooth valve position transition when switching the operation state to avoid a process disturbance For most Foundation Fieldbus installa tions the initialization function built into the function blocks han dles bumpless transfer Leave the box unchecked unless there is a special requirement This is the display language setting specific to the language locale It is currently unused C or F This is the temperature unit used in the device that has thermal settings Last day this device was calibrated enter automatically ID of the technician performing the calibration The factory or other location where calibration was performed Displays whether the device was tuned manually or automati Cally 103 ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP This page intentionally left blank Calibration Services Overview Calibration Services provides tools to set valve stroke and tune the dynamic parameters for position control Each set of tools is grouped on a tab in the Calibration dialog box Range Tab To calibrate the position sensor to match the act
198. zard Use the position control limits page Figure 49 to change the position limit setting for the valve position configuration parameters in Transducer Block TB The parameters are detailed in Position Limits Parameters on page 75 f Setup Wizard Position Control Limits F 101 Figure 49 Position Control Limits Wizard 53 GE Energy ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP Finish Setup Wizard This is the final screen Figure 50 and indicates that the basic setup is valid and provides a choice of Device Operation States before completing setup The setup is not completed until Finish is selected Setup Wizard Finish F 101 Figure 50 Setup Wizard Finished 54 Configuration Services Using ValVueFF Configuration Services The General tab on the Configure window Figure 51 includes the Device Info Block Tag Info and Others Installed The other tabs on this window are U Position for configuring position limits and switches QU Actuator for configuring valve action and limits AU AO Block for configuring block setpoints and status options U PID Block for configuring block parameters setpoint limits and status options AU Options for configuring characterization type and setting units See Configuration Services on page 79 for detailed information Configure PV103 Actuator AD Block PID Block Options Figure 51 Configuration Dialog Box 55 GE Energy

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