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PrefaceThis booklet is a guide for selecting, installing and executing the ValVue FF application as well as verifying that the destination computer satisfies the installation requirements.

For support and questions about this product, contact your nearest Masoneilan representative (locations can be found at www.masoneilan.com) or send your technical support inquiries to [email protected]

Sandro Esposito

Product Marketing Manager – Smarts Products Dresser Masoneilan


Table of ContentsIntroduction ...........................................................................................4

Standalone or Integrated ValVue FF ...............................................4

Standalone Edition .........................................................................4

PRM PLUG-IN ValVue FF ................................................................4

Installation Requirements ......................................................................5

Hardware .......................................................................................5

Software .........................................................................................5

Installing the Applications .....................................................................6

Installing NIFB Software and Hardware .........................................6

NI-FBUS Software ..................................................................7

Configuring the Interface Card.......................................................7

Visitor Link .............................................................................7

Link Master ............................................................................8

Installing “DD” with NI-FBUS Interface Configuration Utility .......8

Location of DD Files ...............................................................9

Installing ValVue FF ........................................................................9

CD installation ................................................................................9

Memory stick installation .............................................................10

Installing ValVue FF Standalone...........................................10

Installing the PRM Related Applications ..............................12

Assigning ValVue FF in PRM ................................................13

Installing ValVue FF AMS Snap-On ..............................................14

Starting the Application for the First Time ..........................................14

Launching ValVue FF Standalone .................................................14

Licensing ValVue FF ......................................................................16


Launching PRM PLUG-IN ValVue FF .............................................17

ValVue FF Logon...........................................................................17

Device Selection ...........................................................................18

ValVue FF Work Environment .......................................................18

Menu items ..........................................................................20

Toolbar icons ........................................................................20

Basic Device Setup ...............................................................................22

Launching the Setup Wizard ........................................................22

Configuration ...............................................................................25

Calibration ....................................................................................27

Run Find Stops/Autotune .....................................................28

Reports .........................................................................................29

Running a Report .................................................................30

Running a Diagnostic Signature ...................................................31

On-Line Help ........................................................................................32


IntroductionValVue® FF 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. ValVue FF is compatible with Model FVP110 by Dresser Flow Controls and Model YVP110 by Yokogawa Electric Corporation. It fully supports the FOUNDATION Fieldbus specifications.

Prior to installing ValVue FF, you must install National Instruments Fieldbus software on the computer used for ValVue FF. The ValVue FF family contains three applications, ValVue FF, ValVue FF PRM PLUG-IN and ValVue FF SNAP-ON.

Standalone or Integrated ValVue FFValVue FF, can be accessed as a standalone application or it can be accessed as a Plug In Application to Yokogawa system or as SNAP-ON to the Emerson Process Management AMS. Procedures for finding and selecting devices are different in the two contexts. ValVue FF standalone offers login, user administration, and device selection. For AMS SNAP-ON users, the AMS login, user administration, and device selection methods are used. The SNAP-ON application requires a license. Contact Masoneilan for licensing information.

Standalone editionThe standalone application connects directly to one or more devices through a FF modem.

PRM PLUG-IN ValVue FFThis is the ValVue FF application that will launch as the PLUG-IN for Masoneilan’s FVP device from the PRM UI.


Installation RequirementsGiven below are the hardware and software requirements for a ValVue FF installation.

Hardware Processor: PC with minimum 1 GHz Intel Pentium or compatible RAM: minimum 1gig Interface Card: National Instruments AT-FBUS or PCMCIA-FBUS Power Supply: Foundation Fieldbus power supply and power conditioner, with terminators Disk: Depends on product

Product Application Component

Additional Space For Diagnostic Files

Total Installation Size

ValVue FF (all versions)

20M 5M minimum 25M

NI-FBUS Server 3.X

Software OS: Windows 2000

Windows XP SP2

Window Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 or Window Server 2003 R2

PRM: PRM R3.x AMS version 8 and 9.

NI-FBUS: NI-FBUS Communication Server version 3.X


Installing the ApplicationsPrior to installing ValVue FF it is necessary to install NIFB (National Instruments Foundation Bus) software and hardware; if not already installed in the host computer. You must also install the DD (Device Description) using the NI-FBUS Interface Configuration Utility.

Installing NIFB software and hardware ValVue FF software interfaces to the fieldbus segment through an interface card that must be installed in the PC running ValVue FF. The card is supplied with NI-FBUS installation software. ValVue FF is designed to operate only with National Instruments NI-FBUS cards. There are an ISA bus card for desktop computers (AT-FBUS) and a PCMCIA card for notebook computers (PCMCIA-FBUS). Prior to using ValVue FF, install the NIFB card and its software in accordance with the instructions provided by National Instruments, Inc. Instructions are different for the AT card used in a desktop and the PCMCIA card normally used with a laptop. NIFB version 3.X is compatible with Windows 2000, earlier versions are not. There are two NI configuration tools that serve separate purposes:

NI-FBUS Interface Configuration Utility – This is used to install and setup interface boards. It provides access to IRQ and memory settings needed for Windows. It provides tools for importing DD’s. It is described in the Getting Started manual supplied with the NI-FBUS interface card.

NI-FBUS Fieldbus Configuration System – This is the tool for configur-ing the Foundation Fieldbus network, including the devices, setting up the control strategy, and schedule. It is described in the NI-FBUS Configura-tor User Manual installed in the program online help. After opening the NI-FBUS Fieldbus Configuration System, select Help>>Online Help to open the manual in PDF format.


NI-FBUS software

Install the NI-FBUS software before installing the PCI-FBUS hardware. If you do not have this software you can obtain a copy at the following URL: ftp://ftp.ni.com/support/ind_comm/fieldbus/ni-fbus/ communications_manager

ValVue FF version 2.3 and NI-FBUS version 3.X are compatible with the following operating systems:

Windows 2000•

WIndows XP•

If you are reinstalling the NI-FBUS software over an existing version, write down the board configuration and all port configuration param-eters that have been changed from their defaults. Reinstallation will cause you to lose all board and port configuration information.

Configuring the interface cardThe configuration of a portable 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 be configured carefully so it does not interfere with control communication. Two configurations are described in the following sections: Visitor Configuration and Link Master.

Visitor link

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. See the warning earlier in this chapter. Open the configuration utility, NI-FBUS Interface Configuration Utility, and follow the instructions in the NI manual.


Link Master

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 Name and Device Tag can be any convenient names. The names are not seen by any other interfaces and are not important.

Installing “DD” with NI-FBUS Interface Configuration UtilityThe NI-FBUS Interface Configuration Utility must be used to install the DD for the FVP and to install the standard dictionary.

Start>Programs>Nat.Instruments>Interface Config

Use DD Info to install the file standard.dct file from the directory C:\DFC\ValVueFF\DD files.

Use DD INFO Import DD/Import DD to browse 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.

Select the 0201.ffo file that is under FVP_0001•

Select Open •

Select OK in the Import DD dialog box•

Repeat to import 0304.ffo•

Repeat to import DD file in \\Program Files\\....\DD\YVP•


Location of DD files

After the DD’s have been installed successfully they appear in the installation subdirectory of NI-FBUS.

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.

Installing ValVue FF

The ValVue FF installation browser allows you to install each one of the applications that comprise the ValVue FF family and to view docu-mentation for the products and other helpful information. If you wish to connect your computer to a device directly through a FF modem, then install the standalone version. If you wish to integrate ValVue FF with PRM and connect to devices using the PRM PLUG-IN, then install the PLUG-IN client on your computer. The following sections provide instructions for the installation of each one of the applications.

CD installationInsert the CD in the computer’s CD or DVD media drive1.

Select the application to install based on the 2. purchased license

Follow the on-screen wizard to complete the installation3.

Register the software to receive a software key 4. (See registration section in this document)


Memory stick installationInsert the memory stick in an available USB port1.

Open a Windows Explorer window 2. (if not automatically done)

Go to the root of the memory stick. Locate the folder 3. with a software description that corresponds with the purchased license

Double-click on the executable program to launch 4. the installer

Follow the on-screen wizard to complete the installation5.

Register the software to receive a software key 6. (See registration section in this document)

Installing ValVue FF Standalone

To install ValVue FF Standalone:

Insert the ValVue FF CD in the computer’s CD-ROM or 1. DVD-ROM.

Follow the installation instructions. If the Auto-Start function 2. is disabled on the CD-ROM, then open Windows Explorer and double-click on the Setup.EXE file located in the root of the CD.

Click on 3. Install Standalone Edition on the installation browser to begin installing ValVue FF Standalone.

The first dialog box where you will be asked to make a 4. decision is for the installation folder shown in Figure 3.

If you prefer not to use the default, click on 5. Change to select a different one. That will bring up the file browser shown in Figure 4. You may select any path from the file browser or enter the path directly. If the specified folder does not exist, it will be created for you. There is no downside for the location of this installation folder.


Figure 1 Software Requirement Reminder

Figure 2 Application Shutdown Reminder

Figure 3 Choose ValVue FF Standalone Destination Location


Figure 4 Choose Standalone Folder

Figure 5 End of Installation Message

Installing the PRM related applications

Insert the ValVue FF PRM Plug-In CD in the computer’s 1. CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.

Follow the installation instructions. 2.

If the Auto-Start function is disabled on the CD-ROM, 3. then open Windows Explorer and double-click on the Setup.EXE file located in the root of the CD.


Assigning ValVue FF in PRM

After the software installation is complete, it is necessary to 1. assign the application to the proper asset in PRM.

From the Plant View, expand the tree to an FVP asset.2.

Click once on the asset.3.

From the toolbar of PRM, locate “Plug-In.” If it is not visible 4. then click on the double-arrow (far right) on the toolbar to show additional settings. Select “Plug-In.”

Right click on the area of the “Tool Name” bar and 5. select “Add.”

Select the ValVue FF application. 6.

Steps 2 to 6 must be repeated for each asset. Refer to the 7. Online PRM instructions for more details.

Figure 6 Assigning ValVue FF in PRM

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Installing ValVue FF AMS Snap-OnTo install ValVue FF AMS Snap-On:

Insert the ValVue FF CD in the computer’s CD-ROM 1. or DVD-ROM.

Follow the installation instructions. If the Auto-Start function 2. is disabled on the CD-ROM, then open Windows Explorer and double-click on the Setup.EXE file located in the root of the CD.

Click on 3. Install AMS Snap-On on the installation browser to begin installing ValVue FF standalone.

The first dialog box where you will be asked to make a 4. decision is for the installation folder shown in Figure X.

If you prefer not to use the default, click on 5. Change to select a different one. That will bring up the file browser shown in Figure x. You may select any path from the file browser or enter the path directly. If the specified folder does not exist, it will be created for you. There is no downside for the location of this installation folder.

Starting the application for the first timeValVue FF is started according to the ValVue FF application: Standalone, PRM Plug-In or AMS Snap-On.

Launching ValVue FF StandaloneTo launch ValVue FF Standalone simply double-click the ValVue FF icon shown in Figure 7, installed on the desktop. The application requires separate registration on each computer on which it is installed, but comes with a free, fully functional 60-day trial period. Until the application is registered, the dialog box shown in Figure 8 will show when the application is started. Enter the information to register. Just


click “OK” to run unregistered. A dialog box will appear to inform you how many days are left on the trial period as shown in Figure 9. At the end of trial period the application will no longer run without registering.

Figure 7 ValVue FF Icon

Figure 8 Standalone Registration Dialog

Figure 9 Standalone Trial Period Information


Licensing ValVue FF

The process for licensing ValVue FF is outlined in the flow chart shown below.

User

Complete

Launch

Serial No.

Registration InformationFax or Email:

[email protected]

RegistrationScreen

RegistrationScreen

Install

RegistrationDesk

Software Key

Figure 10 License/Registration Process Flow Chart


Launching PRM PLUG-IN ValVue FFPRM PLUG-IN ValVue FF is launched from the PRM client user interface once it has been registered in the PRM and associated with a specific device as explained above. The PRM Central ValVue FF associated with the PRM server must be running. Executing the plug-in, launches PRM PLUG-IN ValVue FF. This automatically launches ValVue FF for the selected device, provided that PRM Central ValVue FF has been licensed for that device. The licensing restrictions described above for PRM Central ValVue FF also apply to PRM PLUG-IN ValVue FF. After ValVue FF is exited, ValVue FF can be launched for another licensed device in the device list.

ValVue FF LogonWhen you start ValVue FF, the login screen, shown in Figure 11 below, appears before the Main Screen (VALVUEFF). The first time ValVueFF is launched, the Logon dialog box will display user name as Admin. The default password for Administrative User “Admin” is blank unless the password has been changed. It is strongly recommended though that the password for Admin be changed immediately after the first time logon. The Logon name and password are case sensitive.

Figure 11 ValVue FF Logon Dialog


Device selectionAll of the devices on the bus segment live list are shown as icons in the Device Selection box. Click on 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.

When a device is selected a warning 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.

ValVue FF work environmentValVueFF operation begins with the Integrated Valve Interface, VALVUEFF. The VALVUEFF is a window with a menu bar, a toolbar, a status bar, and frames containing displays and controls for fieldbus data objects. Each of the data objects relates to Foundation fieldbus parameters. The menu and tool bars provide access to services to work with files, devices and blocks. The status bar shows status of the fieldbus segment. The frames are used to group the device list tree, positioner data, AO, and PID scheduling status, and block modes, as well as device tag.

VALVUEFF displays all valve and positioner variables and provides access to services such as Setup Wizard, Configuration, Calibration and Diagnostics tools. The information and controls for services are logically arranged in frames within VALVUEFF. From the VALVUEFF the user has single-click access to the PID Controller interface. VALVUEFF displays and updates real time values for valve position, valve setpoint and actuator pressure, etc.


The VALVUEFF offers tools and wizards using standard Windows conventions, offering multiple paths to functions to suit a user’s preferences. When the cursor is moved over an icon a Tool Tip appears to identify the icon’s purpose.

Figure 12 ValVue FF First Screen


Menu items

Menu bar contains File, Setup, View, Tools and Help menus.

Toolbar icons

If you hover over a toolbar icon, the icon function will be displayed as a tool tip. Toolbar services are listed below, in the order of the icons shown on the Toolbar. While a function is disabled its icon is “grayed out.”

Figure 13 ValVue FF Toolbar Icons and Menus

Open Config. File – Displays the Open Configuration Device dialog box that can access previously used configurations.

Save Config. File – Displays the Save Configuration Device dialog box used to archive previously used configurations.

Download Config. – Returns a dialog box used to download an existing configuration from your PC.

Generate a Report File – Returns a dialog box used to generate a summary report of all configuration parameters.

Setup Wizard – Returns a dialog box used to setup a valve positioner. This feature is useful if you are setting up a valve for the first time.

Configure – Returns 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 – Returns a dialog box used to adjust a positioner to the actual stroke of a valve. Tabs include Range, Tuning, Travel Calibration, and Advanced.


Diagnostics – Returns a dialog box used to perform actuator and positioner signature test procedures. Realtime diagnostic test data is also displayed here.

Change Device Operation State – Returns a dialog box used to switch between operating states. The operating states are Normal, Manual, and Out of Service.

Query Device – Returns a dialog box used to access device data in predefined catagories. The two tabs are General and Block Parameters.

View Trend – Returns a dialog box used to display realtime data from polled devices.

PID Process Controller – Returns a dialog box used to manage the PID function block.

Re-scan – Returns a dialog box used to refresh connections to all working devices in the fieldbus segment.

About – Returns a dialog box that displays a version number for ValVueFF and a copyright notice.


Basic device setupWhen starting a FF device for the first time, the device must be set up; configured and calibrated. ValVue FF provides an easy method for accomplishing all related tasks using the Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard is the recommended method for setting up a device. You can also configure and calibrate a device.

Launching the Setup WizardThe control valve’s tag is shown in Tag field. The current operating state of the positioner is shown the text box, in this example display-ing “NORMAL STATE.” IndValVueFFdual block modes are displayed for each of the positioners internal function blocks. The valve position Set Point is displayed by the graphical position of a pointer and numerically to two decimal places. Below the setpoint display, the target position and actual position are shown as a pointer and bar respectively, with values shown to two decimal places.

The Target Position is derived from the Set Point signal based on the calibration parameters defined in Calibrate, as well as the valve charac-terization and the configuration of air-to-open or air-to-close as defined in Configure. If linear characteristics and air-to-open are configured, without limits, the position setpoint is equal to input signal expressed in percentage. When the configuration is nonlinear with limits, the incoming setpoint and the target position differ because the AO and TB blocks re-compute the target to conform.

To run the Setup Wizard:

On ValVue FF main screen, select “Setup Wizard” toolbar icon as shown in Figure 14 below.


Figure 14 Starting Setup Wizard with Toolbar Icon

You can also launch Setup Wizard by selecting “Setup Wizard” from the Setup menu as shown in Figure 15 below.

Figure 15 Starting Setup Wizard from the Setup Menu


ValVue FF Setup Wizard will launch the first setup dialog box, shown in Figure 16.

There are a series of Setup Wizard dialogs that follow:

Valve/Actuator Configuration•

Limits Searching and Auto Tuning•

Calibration •

Position Control•

Device Operation State Selection & Finish •

Click “Next” to continue through the dialogs.

Figure 16 Setup Wizard Dialog

After reaching the final Setup Wizard dialog, shown in Figure 17 below, click “Finish” to complete the Setup Wizard process and to close the dialog box.


Figure 17 Final Setup Wizard Dialog – Device Operation State

ConfigureValVue FF also allows you to configure the device separately, outside of the Setup Wizard. Start Configure by selecting the “Configure” icon in the Toolbar menu as shown in Figure 18 below.

Figure 18 Starting Configure with Toolbar Icon


You can also launch Configure by selecting “Configure” from the Setup menu as shown in Figure 19 below.

Figure 19 Starting Configure from the Setup Menu

ValVue FF will launch the Configure window shown in Figure 20 below. The Configure window is setup as a series of tabs with related screens. Click on the tab for the function you would like to execute and the related screen will be displayed.

Figure 20 Configure Window


CalibrationValVue FF also allows you to calibrate the device separately, outside of the Setup Wizard. Start Calibration by selecting the “Calibration” icon in the Toolbar menu as shown in Figure 21 below.

Figure 21 Starting Calibration with Toolbar Icon

You can also launch Calibration by selecting “Calibration” from the Setup menu as shown in Figure 22 below.

Figure 22 Starting Calibration from the Setup Menu


ValVue FF will launch the Calibration window shown in Figure 23 below. The Calibration window is setup as a series of tabs with related screens. Click on the tab for the function you would like to execute and the related screen will be displayed. The Calibration window provides access to Range, Tuning, Travel Calibration and Advanced Calibration functions.

Figure 23 Calibration Window

Search Stops/ Autotune

On the Calibration Tuning screen you can also run find stops and autotune. To run find stops or autotune:

Select either “Autotune” or “Search Stops + Autotune” and ValVue FF will execute the procedure.


Figure 24 Calibration – Tuning Screen

* Refer to ValVue FF Online Help or the ValVue FF Instruction Manual

for further instructions.

ReportsValVue FF 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. The HTML-based is browser independent. It is best viewed with the latest browser versions. Access the Generate Report menu item from the file menu. Then a HTML or TEXT format choice is needed.

To save the report into a file, 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’s print and save toolbar icons. To enhance the usability of the report, the Continuous Diagnostic Data is also included.


Running a report

To run a report, select the “Generate Report File” icon from the toolbar as shown in Figure 25.

Figure 25

Figure 26 Monitor – Right Click Context Menu


When you access “Report Setup” ValVue FF launches the dialog box displayed below. There are two items which you need to complete in this dialog box:

Report Template File Name

Report Program to use

Figure 27 Report Setup Dialog

Running a diagnostic signatureThis general page of diagnostics currently displays the information for the continuous data. The continuous data are compared with the limits set in Actuator setup page. See the Actuator page for a detailed description.

To reset the continuous data to zero, first make a record of current values, then press the Reset button. All Continuous Data will be lost and cannot be recovered.


On-Line HelpFor more information about getting started select “Help Topics” from the Help menu, located in the Menu Bar, at the top of the ValVue FF main screen. The F1 key also launches help topics.

For comments, feature request or any inquiries about ValVue FF, send an email to [email protected]

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