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AMS ValveLink� SoftwareProduct Bulletin62.1:ValveLinkMay 2005

FIELDVUE� InstrumentationAMS ValveLink� Software

� Communicate with both HART� andFOUNDATION� Fieldbus FIELDVUE� digitalvalve controllers

� Configure, calibrate, and diagnoseFIELDVUE instruments from one location

� Use the Performance Tuner to optimizetuning

� Performance Diagnostics providein-service diagnostics for monitoring thehealth of the valve assembly andcustomized diagnostics for advancedtroubleshooting

� Advanced Diagnostics provide insight intothe dynamic performance of thevalve/actuator assembly

� Perform diagnostics on single-acting anddouble-acting actuators

� Setup and test FIELDVUE instruments forSIS applications

� Schedule diagnostics to run on a regularbasis using Scheduler

� Decrease repetitive actions by setting upbatches

Customizable Status Monitor Displays Operational Parameters and Alerts

VIEW CRITICAL PARAMETERS ON BAR GRAPH FOR INSTANT COMPARISON

CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERSFOR MONITORING ON STATUS MONITOR

AMS ValveLink� SoftwareProduct Bulletin

62.1:ValveLinkMay 2005

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AMS ValveLink� Software gives you the ability to work with HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus FIELDVUEinstruments. AMS ValveLink Software provides an easy-to-use environment on a personal computer forconfiguring, calibrating, and diagnosing the operating characteristics of DVC6000, DVC2000, DVC5000,DVC6000f and DVC5000f Series digital valve controllers. Using AMS ValveLink Software, an instrumentengineer, maintenance technician or operations supervisor can obtain the information needed to determineproblems before they affect the process. AMS ValveLink Software helps to determine which control valvesrequire maintenance during turnarounds. AMS ValveLink Software runs on a personal computer and presentsFIELDVUE instrument information with easy-to-interpret, customizable displays.

AMS ValveLink Software is a core component of the proven PlantWeb�

digital plant architecture. AMS ValveLink Software powers PlantWeb throughpredictive and proactive control valve maintenance using intelligent digital valvecontrollers to improve availability and performance.


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Product Suite

AMS ValveLink Software is available in a variety of configurations to allow you to realize the full benefit of theFIELDVUE digital valve controllers.

Integrate AMS ValveLink Software into AMS� Suite: Intelligent DeviceManager

AMS ValveLink SNAP-ON� provides integration with AMS Suite: IntelligentDevice Manager to perform configuration, calibration, and FIELDVUEdiagnostics. Integration with AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager providesthe ability to communicate with FIELDVUE digital valve controllers viaDeltaV�, Ovation�, PROVOX�, HART multiplexers, and HART modems.

Integrate AMS ValveLink Software into DeltaV

ValveLink SNAP-ON for DeltaV provides integration with DeltaV and permitsusers to perform FIELDVUE diagnostics on FOUNDATION Fieldbus FIELDVUEdigital valve controllers connected to a DeltaV control system.

Use AMS ValveLink Software Independently

ValveLink Solo permits users to perform configuration, calibration, and FIELDVUE diagnostics onHART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus FIELDVUE digital valve controllers.

Integrate AMS ValveLink Software into the Yokogawa Plant ResourceManager (PRM�) and Centum� Control System.

ValveLink PLUG-IN for PRM provides integration with the Yokogawa PlantResource Manager (PRM). This integration provides PRM users with theability to launch the ValveLink PLUG-IN for PRM directly from PRM and tocommunicate with FIELDVUE digital valve controllers through PRM and theYokogawa Centum control system.

INDICATES VALVE TYPEINDICATES NETWORKCONNECTION

USE TOOLBAR, MENU SELECTION, OR CONTEXT MENU TO EASILY SELECT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TRENDING,DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND ALERTS

Device connection view provides easy access to all network and database instruments

INDICATES IN/OUTOF SERVICE

In Service

Out of Service

INDICATES INSTRUMENT LEVEL�HC�AC�AD�PD�SIS



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Communicate with both HART� and FOUNDATION� fieldbus FIELDVUE� Instrumentswith the same Software

AMS ValveLink Software remotely communicates with HART FIELDVUE instruments (DVC2000, DVC5000and DVC6000 Series) over the existing 4-20 mA signal wiring using the HART communication standard. Thesame software also can remotely communicate with FOUNDATION fieldbus FIELDVUE instruments (DVC6000fand DVC5000f Series) over the fieldbus H1 segment. Information for all series of instruments is presented ina consistent, easy-to-interpret interface that provides:

� A device connection view of all connected instruments

� Monitoring of instrument operational parameters and alerts

� Review and comparison of diagnostic graphs

� Instrument setup and calibration

� Data import and export

The Setup Wizard makes setting up your valves fast and easy

� Instrument configurations areoptimized for specific applications.

� Manual entry is eliminated.

� Alert points, travel cutoffs, travel limits, andcharacterization are consistently applied.

Performance Diagnostics tests are available upon userrequest or a pre-selected daily, weekly, or monthly

schedule without user intervention.


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Reduce Commissioning Time

Save time by using the configuration and calibrationcapabilities of AMS ValveLink Software to performthese commissioning tasks online:

� Automatically calibrate travel.

� Verify dynamic response to input changes.

� Setup Wizard walks you step-by-step throughinstrument setup and calibration. Setup Wizard asks basic questions about the valve and actuatorto simplify and speed commissioning. You can evencustomize the Setup Wizard so that:

Automatically Optimize Valve Performance

The Performance Tuner lets you easily adjust a FIELDVUE digital valve controller for optimum performance.When mounting a FIELDVUE digital valve controller, to either a Fisher� or a non-Fisher valve, the PerformanceTuner can optimize valve performance for you.

Realize the Full Potential of the FIELDVUE� Digital Valve Controllers with AMS ValveLink� Software and FIELDVUE� Diagnostics

Performance DiagnosticsPredictive in-service diagnostics for monitoring the healthof the valve assembly and customized diagnostics foradvanced troubleshooting.

The predictive in-service diagnostics may be used to helpdetect problems with air leakage, valve assembly friction and deadband, instrument air quality, loose connections,supply pressure restriction, and valve assembly calibration.When a problem is identified, the diagnostic provides a description and severity of the problem, a probable cause, and recommended action.

In-service diagnostics for troubleshooting allow custom diagnostics to be set up to collect data at a high-frequencycollection rate and present the data in a graphical format.When an issue is so complex that external expertise isrequired, the data may be exported from the customdiagnostic and sent to an expert for evaluation, therebyminimizing the need for an on-site visit.

Performance Diagnostics provide on-line / in-servicepredictive diagnostics to identify faults and listpossible causes and recommended corrective

actions for each fault.

� I/P and Relay Integrity



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Provide Real-Time Notification of Current and Potential Valve and InstrumentProblems.Performance Diagnosticsenables the use ofdiagnostics while the valveis in-service and operating.Tests can be performed toidentify problems with theentire control valveassembly, such as:

� Red/Yellow/Greencondition indicator,including:

� Supply Pressure

� Relay Adjustment

� Air Mass Flow

� Travel deviation

� 1-Button Sweep

� Friction and Deadband Trending

Performance Diagnostics are available upon user request or may be scheduled to automatically run on a daily, weekly,or monthly basis.

Use the step response test to verify instrumenttuning and valve response to signal changes

A Performance step test provides apredefined sequence of 29 steps. Thistest allows the user to quickly evaluatevalve and actuator response to signal change and determine maximum deadband.

Diagnostic tests help you detect emerging valve repair requirements before they impact performance. This enables you to set up a schedule

to do predictive maintenance rather than preventive maintenance

ZOOM IN TO EXAMINEVALVE MOVEMENT AND

OTHER DETAILS


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Advanced Diagnostics

FIELDVUE Advanced Diagnosticsvary the digital valve controller set point and plot valve operationto provide insight into the dynamic performance of the valve/actuator assembly. Advanced Diagnostics includeout-of-service diagnostics suchas valve signature, dynamicerror band, and step responsethat will assist in the identificationof emerging valve problemsquickly and accurately.

The Valve Signature Diagnostic is used to:

� Evaluate valve friction,deadband, and shutoff capability.

� Calculate actuator spring rateand bench set.

� Identify potential packing problems.

� Compare current condition to previous baseline condition.The Dynamic Error Band diagnosticis used to analyze hysteresis,deadband, and dynamic error.

The Step Response diagnostic allows you to evaluate how well the valve tracks an input change. By minimizingdead time, deadband, and overshoot, process control is greatly enhanced. With the Step Response test you can:

� Validate tuning parameters.

� Obtain a numerical analysis for overshoot, hysteresis, dead time,t63, and t86.

� Define up to 11 steps.

At the same time the instrument performs thepartial stroke test, AMS ValveLink Software

also gathers diagnostic data. Use this data toevaluate valve performance and determine if

maintenance is required.



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Setup and Test FIELDVUE� Instruments for SIS Applications

Use AMS ValveLink Software to setup and test the final control element in safety instrumented system applications. AMS ValveLink Software for SIS tiered digital valve controllers provides:

� A Setup Wizard that sets up the digital valve controllerfor use in a Safety Instrumented System.

� The capability to initiate a partial stroke test of the final control element without requiring a process shutdown. Without disturbing the process, you can run a partial stroke test to prove the valve will respond on demand. Store partial stroke test results for future comparison and study.

� Documentation for statutory authorities. Every event performed with AMS ValveLink Software is logged with a time and date stamp to document that tests were run and how the valve assembly responded.

� Diagnostic information to allow predictive maintenance of the final control element. No need to unnecessarilyshutdown the process to perform maintenance on the safety shutdown valve.

� Event Messenger capability to send notification via email, pager, or cell phone if a specific alert, or set ofalerts, occurs on a predefined set of safety shutdown valves.

Schedule Performance Diagnostics and SIS Partial Stroke Diagnostics

With Scheduler, you can schedule Performance Diagnostics and SIS Partial Stroke diagnostics to run on arecurring daily, weekly, or monthly schedule that you specify. A summary of the outcome of scheduled tasks isavailable from within Scheduler and for complete details you may view the resulting diagnostic graphs andanalyses. If you are using the AMS ValveLink SNAP-ON, any resulting alerts will be visible from within the AMSSuite: Intelligent Device Manager Audit Log, the AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager Alert Monitor, and theAMS Suite: Asset Portal.

Use Batch Runner to automate diagnostic tests and otherrepetitive activities

Automate Repetitive Actionsby Setting up Batches

With Batch Runner, you can setupAMS ValveLink Software toautomatically run diagnostics tests,calibrate, or upload configuration datato multiple valves with a user specifiedroutine. During a turnaround orproduction change, you can uploadconfigurations, run the PerformanceTuner to optimize tuning, or even resetthe instrument clock without anyinteraction by personnel. Batch Runnerreduces redundancy and increasesconsistency by allowing the user tosetup a batch once, and repeatedly runthat set of actions on different groupsof valve assemblies.


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Use Signature Series Tests to Benchmark Valve Performance

Current diagnostic tests can be overlaid with Signature Series tests performed by the factory when the valve wasmanufactured. ValveLink Signature Series tests are performed on Fisher control valves equipped with theFIELDVUE digital valve controller when specified as part of the original valve order. To order Signature Seriestesting, simply specify your Signature Series testing requirements on all Fisher control valve orders. By importingSignature Series data into AMS ValveLink Software, you can compare the as-shipped performance with thevalve’s current operating condition.

Reports

Reports may be generated that contain many different elements, including the Performance Diagnostics andAdvanced Diagnostics. These reports can be generated from various locations in AMS ValveLink Software.

� Quick Report

� Current Dataset Report

� Custom Report

� Batch Report (available in Batch Runner)

Note

Neither Emerson�, Emerson Process Management, Fisher, nor any of their affiliated entitiesassumes responsibility for the selection, use and maintenance of any product. Responsibilityfor the selection, use and maintenance of any product remains with the purchaser andend-user.



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Table 1. AMS ValveLink� Software Capability (also see table 2)Product Type

Capability AMS ValveLink SNAP-ONValveLink SNAP-ON

for DeltaVValveLink PLUG-IN

for PRMp y

AW7070VL00025 AW7070VL00100 VL2021DVf(5) VL2021H

HART Modem (2) (2)

HART Multiplexer(2) (2)

Foundation Fieldbus H1 PC Card

Foundation Fieldbus Ovation H1

Foundation Fieldbus DeltaV H1

Foundation Fieldbus PRM/Centum H1

Valve Signature

Dynamic Error Band

Drive Signal Test

Step ResponseAdvancedDi ti

Step Response Analysis and OverlayDiagnostics Performance Step Test

Status Monitor

Stroke Valve

ESD Partial Stroke (3) (3)

I/P & Relay Integrity Diagnostic (4) (4)

Travel Deviation Diagnostic (4) (4)

Supply Pressure Diagnostic (3) (3)

Relay Adjustment Diagnostic (3) (3)

PerformanceAir Mass Flow Diagnostic (3) (3)

PerformanceDiagnostics One-Button Diagnostic (4) (4)

Valve Friction/Deadband Estimation(4) (4)

Valve Friction/Deadband Trending (4) (4)

Profiler (4) (4)

Triggered Profile (3,4) (3,4)

Network Scan

Trending

Event Messenger

Modbus

Batch Runner

Scheduler (1)

DataSync

Firmware Download (3) (3)

Temporary Tiering (3) (3)

SIS Support (3) (3)

Instrument Level StepUp

Initial Tag Limit 25 100 Unlimited Unlimited

Max Tag Limit (2) (2) Unlimited Unlimited

Indicates capability available1. HART only2. AMS based capability. AMS ValveLink SNAP-ON does not control or limit this functionality.3. DVC6000 only.4. Performance Diagnostics are available for the DVC5000 and DVC6000 instruments through the AMS multiplexer interface. Performance Diagnostics are available for DVC6000instruments through the System Interface to PROVOX or DeltaV but not for DVC5000 instruments. Performance Diagnostics are available for the DVC5000 and DVC6000 instrumentsthrough the System Interface to a Westinghouse Ovation system.5. Foundation Fieldbus Only.


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Table 2. AMS ValveLink� Software Capability (also see table 1)

Product Type

Capability ValveLink SoloCapability

VL2001(3) VL2005 VL2010(4) VL2021 VL2031

HART Modem

HART Multiplexer

Foundation Fieldbus H1 PC Card

Foundation Fieldbus Ovation H1

Foundation Fieldbus DeltaV H1

Foundation Fieldbus PRM/Centum H1

Valve Signature (3)

Dynamic Error Band (3)

Drive Signal Test (3)

Step Response (3)

AdvancedDiagnostics

Step Response Analysis and Overlay (3)

DiagnosticsPerformance Step Test (3)

Status Monitor (3)

Stroke Valve (3)

ESD Partial Stroke (3) (2) (2) (2)

I/P & Relay Integrity Diagnostic (3)

Travel Deviation Diagnostic (3)

Supply Pressure Diagnostic (3) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Relay Adjustment Diagnostic (3) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Performance Air Mass Flow Diagnostic (3) (2) (2) (2) (2)PerformanceDiagnostics One-Button Diagnostic (3)

Valve Friction/Deadband Estimation (3)

Valve Friction/Deadband Trending (3)

Profiler (3)

Triggered Profile (3) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Network Scan (1) (1) (1)

Trending (3) (1) (1) (1)

Event Messenger (1) (1) (1)

Modbus (1) (1) (1)

Batch Runner

Scheduler (1) (1)

DataSync

Firmware Download (2) (2) (2)

Temporary Tiering (2) (2) (2)

SIS Support (2,3) (2) (2) (2)

Instrument Level StepUp

Initial Tag Limit Unlimited 5 125 125 32 or 125

Max Tag Limit Unlimited 75 125 5000+ 5000+

Indicates capability available1. HART only2. DVC6000 only.3. Database only.4. In-Service only.



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Specifications(1)

Available Configurations

See tables 1 and 2

Recommended Minimum Hardware Requirements

400 MHz Pentium processor256 Megabytes RAM (random access memory)Hard disk:

No Trending— 40 Megabytes of free space(2)

Trending— 100 Megabytes of free spaceVideo: 600X800, 256 color VGACD-ROM drive—4X or higherPorts:

HART Modem—Standard RS232, requires a dedicated interrupt

HART Multiplexer—Standard RS232Modbus—Standard RS232Fieldbus H1 (NI)—ISA, PCMCIA, or PCI I/O

ConnectionHardlock—Parallel Port

Supported Operating Systems(3)

ValveLink Solo

�Windows� NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, andWindows Server 2003

AMS ValveLink SNAP-ON

�Operating Systems supported by AMS Suite:Intelligent Device Manager v6.0 and newer.

ValveLink SNAP-ON for DeltaV

�Windows NT, Windows XP, and Windows 2003Server

ValveLink Plug-In for PRM

�Operating Systems supported by Yokogawa PlantResource Manager (PRM) v2.05.10 and newer�Windows 2000 SP3 and Windows XP

Modbus Interface

Modbus Protocol:RTU or ASCIIFunction codes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 (subfunction 0)Slave address 1 to 255 (user selectable)

Communication Rate: 300 to 19.2 kbaudData Types:

Function codes 1 & 2—Alert StatusFunction Codes 3 & 4—Analog Values

IEEE double precision floating pointSigned integerScaled integer

Electrical Connection to Control System:RS-232 or RS-485

1. Specifications do not apply to Type VL2021DVf or ValveLink SNAP-ON application for AMS.2. For extensive use of trending, 100 Megabytes of free space is recommended.3. AMS ValveLink Software is no longer supported on Windows 95 or Windows 98, and is not supported on Windows ME.

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