Technical Specifications

ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP
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GE Energy
Performing a Self Test ...........................................................................................................136
Self Test Explanation .......................................................................................................137
Signature Tab ........................................................................................................................138
Signature Selection Frame ....................................................................................................139
Signature Measurement...................................................................................................140
Signature Graphs.............................................................................................................142
Signature Notes ...............................................................................................................147
Signature Setting Frame........................................................................................................149
Standard Actuator Signature............................................................................................149
Extended Actuator Signature ...........................................................................................151
High Resolution Actuator Signature.................................................................................152
Step Response Test ........................................................................................................153
Positioner Signature.........................................................................................................162
Query and Reporting Services ...................................................................................................165
Query Services ......................................................................................................................165
Query Device General Tab ..............................................................................................165
Query Device Block Parameters Tab...............................................................................166
Reporting Services.................................................................................................................168
Configuration Report........................................................................................................168
Using Report Generation .................................................................................................169
Communication Error Log ................................................................................................170
Failsafe Handling .......................................................................................................................173
Introduction ............................................................................................................................173
Failsafe Active Latched....................................................................................................173
Failsafe Clear Latched .....................................................................................................174
Failsafe Clear Non-Latch .................................................................................................174
Exiting Failsafe.................................................................................................................174
Launching from Yokagawa and Emerson ..................................................................................193
Launching from Yokagawa PRM ...........................................................................................193
Emerson Delta V Snap-On ....................................................................................................198
Configuring DI to TB ..................................................................................................................201
Installing the Interface Board .....................................................................................................203
Installing the Interface Board .................................................................................................203
Installing the NI-FBUS Software ......................................................................................203
Installing the PCMCIA Card .............................................................................................204
Install the USB-8486 ........................................................................................................204
Replacing an FVP Configuration ...............................................................................................205
Replacing an FVP Configuration............................................................................................205
Error Messages .........................................................................................................................207
Auto Tune Results .................................................................................................................207
Online Diagnostics.................................................................................................................208
Block Error .............................................................................................................................209