Technical Specifications

ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP
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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 > 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.
4. Open Configuration Services while in Offline state.
5. Enter the correct Tag and Node Address.
6. Either:
❑ Right-click on Offline.
or
❑ Select the Download icon to open the Download Selection dialog box shown in
Figure 108. A dialog appears (Figure 113).
Figure 113 Confirm 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.