Technical Specifications

ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP
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8. Select OK in the Import DD_CFF Browse Dialog and click OK and a dialog appears
(Figure 6).
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 \\Program 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 card 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.