Emerson Fisher FIELDVUEDVC6200f Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

D103412X012

DVC6200f Digital Valve Controller

Fisherr FIELDVUE™ DVC6200f Digital Valve

January 2015

Controller for F

This manual applies to:

Device Type 4602
Device Revision 2
Hardware Revision 8
Firmware Revision 2.0
DD Revision 2 and 3
Instrument Level FD, PD, AD

OUNDATION™ fieldbus

www.Fisher.com

The FIELDVUE DVC6200f Digital Valve Controller is a core component of the PlantWeb™ digital
plant architecture. The digital valve controller powers PlantWeb by capturing and delivering valve
diagnostic data. Coupled with ValveLink™ software, the DVC6200 provides users with an accurate
picture of valve performance, including actual stem position, instrument input signal, and
pneumatic pressure to the actuator. Using this information, the digital valve controller diagnoses
not only itself, but also the valve and actuator to which it is mounted.

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DVC6200f Digital Valve Controller

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Contents

Section 1 Introduction and

Specifications 3......................

Installation, Pneumatic and Electrical Connections,

and Initial Configuration 3.....................

Scope of Manual 3..............................

Instrument Description 3........................

Using this Manual 4.............................

Specifications 6................................

Related Information 10..........................

Educational Services 10..........................

Section 2 Wiring Practices 11.............

Quick Connect Cable Entry 11....................

Communication Connections 12..................

Simulate Enable Jumper 13.......................

Section 3 Basic Setup 15.................

Basic Setup 15.................................

Transducer Block Mode 15......................

Protection 15.................................

Device Setup 16...............................

Performance Tuner 20.........................

Section 4 Detailed Setup 21..............

Resource Block 21..............................

Transducer Block 38............................

Analog Output Function Block 89.................

Proportional/Integral/Derivative

Function Block 102...........................

Input Selector Function Block 121.................

Output Splitter Function Block 136................

Analog Input Function Block 147..................

Mulitple Analog Input Function Block 159..........

Discrete Output Function Block 165...............

Discrete Input Function Block 177.................

Section 5 Calibration 189................

Calibration Overview 189........................

Calibration 189.................................

Auto 190.....................................

Manual 190..................................

Relay 191....................................

Supply Pressure Sensor 192.....................

Pressure A or B Sensor 193......................

Section 6 Viewing Device

Variables and Diagnostics 195..........

View Lists 195..................................

Resource Block 195.............................

Device Diagnostics 196.........................

Device Variables 198...........................

Transducer Block 199...........................

Device Diagnostics 200.........................

Device Variables 205...........................

Figure 1‐1. FIELDVUE DVC6200f Digital Valve
Controller

W9713_fieldbus

Section 7 Maintenance and

Troubleshooting 209..................

Replacing the Magnetic Feedback Assembly 210.....

Module Base Maintenance 210....................

Tools Required 210............................

Component Replacement 211...................

Removing the Module Base 211.................

Replacing the Module Base 212..................

Submodule Maintenance 213.....................

I/P Converter 213..............................

Printed Wiring Board (PWB) Assembly 215.........

Pneumatic Relay 216...........................

Gauges, Pipe Plugs or Tire Valves 217.............

Terminal Box 217...............................

Removing the Terminal Box 217.................

Replacing the Terminal Box 218..................

Stroking the Digital Valve Controller Output 218.....

Instrument Troubleshooting 219..................

Section 8 Parts 225.....................

Parts Ordering 225..............................

Parts Kits 225..................................

Parts List 226..................................

Housing 226..................................

Common Parts 226............................

Module Base 227..............................

I/P Converter Assembly 227.....................

Relay 227....................................

Terminal Box 227..............................

PWB Assembly 228............................

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Pressure Gauges, Pipe Plugs, or

Tire Valve Assemblies 228....................

DVC6215 Feedback Unit 228....................

Appendix A Principle of Operation 235.....

Digital Valve Controller Operation 235.............

Appendix B Field Communicator

Menu Tree 237.......................

Appendix C PlantWeb Alerts 251..........

Alert Conditions 251............................

PlantWeb Alerts 251............................

Alert Handling 251............................

Alert Reporting 253............................

PlantWeb Alerts Set Block Status 253.............

Setting PlantWeb Alerts 253......................

Using PlantWeb Alerts 253.......................

Appendix D FOUNDATION Fieldbus

Communication 263..................

Function Block Overview 263.....................

Function Blocks 263...........................

Instrument Specific Blocks 264..................

Resource Blocks 264...........................

Transducer Blocks 264.........................

Block Modes 265...............................

Explanation of Modes 266......................

Examples of Modes for Various

Operation Statuses 267......................

Device Descriptions 267.........................

Transducer Block Status and Limit Propagation 267..

Status Propagation 268........................

Limit Propagation 268..........................

Network Communication 269....................

Device Addressing 269.........................

Link Active Scheduler 269.......................

Device Communications 270....................

Scheduled Transfers 270....................

Unscheduled Transfers 271..................

Function Block Scheduling 272..................

Network Management 272.......................

Appendix E Device Description

Installation 273......................

Overview 273..................................

Device Descriptions and Methods 274.............

Installing DD on a DeltaV

ProfessionalPLUS Workstation 274................

Installing DDs on Other Fieldbus Host Systems 276...

Displaying the Device Description Revision 277......

Appendix F Operating with a

DeltaV System 279...................

Getting Started 279.............................

Transducer Block Parameter -

Configuration Index 280.......................

Resource Block Parameter - Configuration Index 285.

Introduction 286...............................

Software Functionality/System Requirements 286...

Using AMS Device Manager 286...................

Methods 288..................................

Accessing Parameters 288.......................

Bringing the Device On‐Line 291..................

PlantWeb Alerts 291............................

Setting up PlantWeb Alerts 291..................

Glossary 297...........................

Index 301.............................

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Introduction and Specifications

Section 1 Introduction and Specifications

Installation, Pneumatic and Electrical Connections,
and Initial Configuration

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Refer to the DVC6200 Series Quick Start Guide (D103556X012) for DVC6200
installation, connection, and initial configuration information. If a copy of this quick
start guide is needed scan or click the QR code at the right, contact your Emerson
Process Management sales office, or visit our website at www.Fisher.com.

Scan or click
to access
field support

Scope of Manual

This instruction manual is a supplement to the quick start guide that ships with every instrument. This instruction
manual includes product specifications, supplementary installation information, reference materials, custom setup
information, maintenance procedures, and replacement part details for the FIELDVUE DVC6200f digital valve
controller.

Note

All references to the DVC6200f digital valve controller include the DVC6205f base unit unless otherwise indicated.

This manual describes device setup using the 475 or 375 Field Communicator. For information on using Fisher
ValveLink software with the instrument, refer to the appropriate user guide or help.

Do not install, operate, or maintain a DVC6200f digital valve controller without being fully trained and qualified in
valve, actuator, and accessory installation, operation, and maintenance. To avoid personal injury or property damage,

it is important to carefully read, understand, and follow all of the contents of this manual, including all safety cautions
and warnings. If you have any questions about these instructions, contact your Emerson Process Management sales

office before proceeding.

Instrument Description

DVC6200f digital valve controllers for FOUNDATION fieldbus are communicating, microprocessor‐based instruments. In
addition to the traditional function of converting a digital signal to a pneumatic output pressure, the DVC6200f digital
valve controller, using F
process operation as well as process control. This can be done using a DeltaV console, another F
system console, or with ValveLink software version 10.2 or later.

Using a compatible fieldbus configuration device, you can obtain information about the health of the instrument, the
actuator, and the valve. You can also obtain asset information about the actuator or valve manufacturer, model, and
serial number. You can set input and output configuration parameters and calibrate the instrument.

Using the F

DVC6200f digital valve controllers can be mounted on single or double‐acting sliding‐stem actuators, as shown in
figure 1‐2, or on rotary actuators. It can also be integrally mounted to the Fisher GX control valve and actuator system,
as shown in figure 1‐3. The DVC6200f mounts on most Fisher and other manufacturers' rotary and sliding‐stem
actuators.

OUNDATION fieldbus protocol, information from the instrument can be integrated into control systems.

OUNDATION fieldbus communications protocol, gives easy access to information critical to

OUNDATION fieldbus

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Figure 1‐2 FIELDVUE DVC6200f Digital Valve
Controller Mounted on a Fisher Sliding‐Stem Valve
Actuator

W9643_fieldbus

Figure 1‐3. FIELDVUE DVC6200f Digital Valve
Controller Integrally Mounted to a Fisher GX Control
Valve and Actuator System

W9616_fieldbus

DVC6200f digital valve controllers are available with several selections of control and diagnostic capability. Control
selections include:

 Standard Control (SC)— Digital valve controllers with Standard Control have the AO, PID, ISEL, OS, AI, MAI, DO, and

four DI function blocks in addition to the resource and transducer blocks.

 Fieldbus Control (FC)—Digital valve controllers with Fieldbus Control have the AO function block in addition to the

resource and transducer blocks.

 Fieldbus Logic (FL)—Digital valve controllers with Fieldbus Logic have the DO, and four DI function blocks, in

addition to the resource and transducer block.

The diagnostic capabilities include:

 Performance Diagnostics (PD)

 Advanced Diagnostics (AD)

 Fieldbus Diagnostics (FD)

Performance and Advanced Diagnostics are available with ValveLink software. They provide visibility to instrument
alerts. Fieldbus Diagnostics can be viewed with any host system.

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Instrument Blocks

The digital valve controller is a block‐based device. For detailed information on the blocks within the digital valve
controller, see the Detailed Setup section of this manual.

The DVC6200f digital valve controller includes the resource and transducer block:

 Resource Block—The resource block contains the hardware specific characteristics associated with a device; it has

no input or output parameters. The resource block monitors and controls the general operation of other blocks
within the device. For example, when the mode of the resource block is Out of Service, it impacts all function
blocks.

 Transducer Block—The transducer block connects the analog output function block to the I/P converter, relay, and

travel sensor hardware within the digital valve controller.

Function Blocks

In addition to the resource and transducer block, the digital valve controller may contain the following function blocks.
For additional information on function blocks, refer to Appendix D, F

OUNDATION fieldbus Communication.

 Analog Output (AO) Function Block—The analog output function block accepts the output from another function

block (such as a PID block) and transfers it as an actuator control signal to the transducer block. If the DO block is
selected, the AO block is not functional.

 Proportional‐Integral‐Derivative (PID) Function Block—The PID function block performs

proportional‐plus‐integral‐plus‐derivative control.

 Input Selector (ISEL) Function Block—The input selector function block selects from up to four inputs and may

provide the selected signal as input to the PID block. The input selection can be configured to select the first good
input signal; a maximum, minimum or average value; or a hot spare.

 Output Splitter (OS) Function Block—The output splitter function block accepts the output from another function

block (such as a PID block) and creates two outputs that are scaled or split, according to the user configuration. This
block is typically used for split ranging of two control valves.

 Analog Input (AI) Function Block—The analog input function block monitors the signal from a DVC6200f sensor or

internal measurement and provides it to another block.

 Multiple Analog Input (MAI) Function Block—The Multiple Analog Input (MAI) function block has the ability to

process up to eight DVC6200f measurements and make them available to other function blocks.

 Discrete Output (DO) Function Block—The discrete output function block processes a discrete set point and sends it

to a specified output channel, which can be transferred to the transducer block for actuator control. In the digital
valve controller, the discrete output block provides both normal open/closed control and the ability to position the
valve in 5% increments for course throttling applications. If the AO block is selected, the DO block is not functional.

 Discrete Input (DI) Function Block—The discrete input function block processes a single discrete input from a

DVC6200f and makes it available to other function blocks. In the digital valve controller, the discrete input function
block can provide limit switch functionality and valve position proximity detection.

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Using This Manual

Navigation paths and fast‐key sequences are included for procedures and parameters that can be accessed using the
Field Communicator.

For example, to access Resource Block Mode:

Field Communicator RB > Configure/Setup > Setup > Resource Block Mode

An overview of the resource and transducer block menu structures are shown in Appendix B. Menu structures for the
function blocks are included with each function block section in Detailed Setup.

Throughout this document, parameters are typically referred to by their common name or label, followed by the
parameter name and index number; for example, Write Priority (WRITE_PRI [39]). However, not all interface systems
support the use of the parameter label and instead use only the Parameter Name, followed by the index number, when
referring to the block parameters.

Specifications

Specifications for the DVC6200f digital valve controller are shown in table 1‐1.

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Table 1‐1. Specifications

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Available Mounting

DVC6200f digital valve controller and DVC6215
feedback unit:

Control Valve and Actuator System
mounting to Fisher rotary actuators,
linear applications

 Integral mounting to the Fisher GX

 Integral

 Sliding‐stem

 Quarter‐turn rotary applications

DVC6205f base unit for 2 inch pipestand or wall
mounting (for remote-mount)

The DVC6200f digital valve controller or DVC6215
feedback unit can also be mounted on other
actuators that comply with IEC 60534-6-1, IEC
60534-6-2, VDI/VDE 3845 and NAMUR mounting
standards.

Function Block Suites

 Standard Control (throttling control)
 Includes AO, PID, ISEL, OS, AI, MAI, DO,
 and four DI function block
 Fieldbus Control (throttling control)
 Contains the AO function block
 Fieldbus Logic [discrete (on/off) connectivity]
 Includes DO, and four DI function blocks

Block Execution Times

AO Block: 15 ms AI Block: 15 ms
PID Block: 20 ms MAI BLock: 35 ms
ISEL Block: 20 ms DO Block: 15 ms
OS Block: 20 ms DI Block: 15 ms

Electrical Input

Voltage Level: 9 to 32 volts
Maximum Current: 19 mA
Reverse Polarity Protection: Unit is not polarity

sensitive
Termination: Bus must be properly terminated per
ISA SP50 guidelines

Digital Communication Protocol

F

OUNDATION fieldbus registered device

Physical Layer Type(s):

121—Low-power signaling, bus‐powered,
Entity Model I.S.

511—Low-power signaling, bus‐powered, FISCO I.S.

Fieldbus Device Capabilities

Backup Link Master capable

Supply Pressure

(1)

Minimum Recommended: 0.3 bar (5 psig) higher
than maximum actuator requirements

Maximum: 10.0 bar (145 psig) or maximum pressure
rating of the actuator, whichever is lower

Supply Medium

Air or natural gas

Air: Supply pressure must be clean, dry air that meets
the requirements of ISA Standard 7.0.01.

Natural Gas: Natural gas must be clean, dry, oil‐free,
and noncorrosive. H

S content should not exceed 20

2

ppm.

A maximum 40 micrometer particle size in the air
system is acceptable. Further filtration down to 5
micrometer particle size is recommended. Lubricant
content is not to exceed 1 ppm weight (w/w) or
volume (v/v) basis. Condensation in the air supply
should be minimized.

Per ISO 8573-1

Maximum particle density size: Class 7
Oil content: Class 3
Pressure Dew Point: Class 3 or at least 10 K less than

the lowest ambient temperature expected

Output Signal

Pneumatic signal, up to full supply pressure

Minimum Span: 0.4 bar (6 psig)
Maximum Span: 9.5 bar (140 psig)
Action:

Steady-State Air Consumption

Standard Relay: At 1.4 bar (20 psig) supply pressure:

Less than 0.38 normal m
At 5.5 bar (80 psig) supply pressure: Less than 1.3
normal m

Low Bleed Relay: At 1.4 bar (20 psig) supply pressure:

Average value 0.056 normal m

 Double,  Single Direct or  Reverse

(2)(3)

3

/hr (14 scfh)

3

/hr (49 scfh)

3

/hr
(2.1 scfh)
At 5.5 bar (80 psig) supply pressure: Average value

0.184 normal m

Maximum Output Capacity

3

/hr (6.9 scfh)

(2)(3)

At 1.4 bar (20 psig) supply pressure: 10.0 normal m3/hr
(375 scfh)
At 5.5 bar (80 psig) supply pressure: 29.5 normal m
(1100 scfh)

3

/hr

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Operating Ambient Temperature Limits

(1)(4)

-40 to 85C (-40 to 185F)

-52 to 85C (-62 to 185F) for instruments utilizing
the Extreme Temperature option (fluorosilicone
elastomers)

-52 to 125C (-62 to 257F) for remote‐mount
feedback unit

Independent Linearity

(5)

Typical Value: ±0.50% of output span

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Meets EN 61326-1 (First Edition)
Immunity—Industrial locations per Table 2 of
the EN 61326-1 standard. Performance is
shown in table 1‐2 below.
Emissions—Class A
ISM equipment rating: Group 1, Class A

Lightning and Surge Protection—The degree of
immunity to lightning is specified as Surge immunity
in table 1‐2. For additional surge protection
commercially available transient protection devices
can be used.

Vibration Testing Method

Tested per ANSI/ISA‐75.13.01 Section 5.3.5. A
resonant frequency search is performed on all three
axes. The instrument is subjected to the ISA specified
1/2 hour endurance test at each major resonance.

Humidity Testing Method

Tested per IEC 61514-2

Electrical Classification

Hazardous Area Approvals

CSA— Intrinsically Safe, FISCO, Explosion‐proof,

Division 2, Dust Ignition‐proof
FM— Intrinsically Safe, FISCO, Explosion‐proof,

Non‐Incendive, Dust Ignition‐proof

ATEX— Intrinsically Safe, FISCO, Flameproof, Type n
IECEx— Intrinsically Safe, FISCO, Flameproof, Type n

Electrical Housing

CSA— Type 4X, IP66
FM— Type 4X, IP66
ATEX— IP66
IECEx— IP66

Other Classifications/Certifications

Natural Gas Certified, Single Seal Device— CSA, FM,
ATEX, and IECEx

CUTR— Customs Union Technical Regulations
(Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus)

INMETRO— National Institute of Metrology, Quality
and Technology (Brazil)

KGS— Korea Gas Safety Corporation (South Korea)

NEPSI— National Supervision and Inspection Centre

for Explosion Protection and Safety of
Instrumentation (China)

PESO CCOE— Petroleum and Explosives Safety
Organisation - Chief Controller of Explosives (India)

TIIS— Technology Institution of Industrial Safety
(Japan)

Contact your Emerson Process Management sales
office for classification/certification specific
information

Connections

Supply Pressure: 1/4 NPT internal and integral pad for
mounting 67CFR regulator

Output Pressure: 1/4 NPT internal
Tubing: 3/8‐inch recommended
Vent: 3/8 NPT internal
Electrical: 1/2 NPT internal, M20 adapter optional

Actuator Compatibility

Stem Travel (Sliding‐Stem Linear)

Minimum: 6.35 mm (0.25 inch)
Maximum: 606 mm (23‐7/8 inches)

Shaft Rotation (Quarter‐Turn Rotary)

Minimum: 45
Maximum: 90

Weight

DVC6200f

Aluminum: 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
Stainless Steel: 8.6 kg (19 lbs)

DVC6205f: 4.1 kg (9 lbs)
DVC6215: 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)

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Construction Materials

Housing, module base and terminal box: A03600 low
copper aluminum alloy (standard)
Stainless steel (optional)

Cover: Thermoplastic polyester
Elastomers: Nitrile (standard)

Fluorosilicone (extreme temperature)

Contact your Emerson Process Management sales
office or go to www.FIELDVUE.com for additional
information.

Declaration of SEP

Fisher Controls International LLC declares this
product to be in compliance with Article 3 paragraph
3 of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97 / 23 /

Options

 Supply and output pressure gauges or  Tire

valves

 Integral mounted filter regulator
 Low‐Bleed Relay  Extreme Temperature
 Natural Gas Certified, Single Seal Device  Remote

(6)

Mount

NOTE: Specialized instrument terms are defined in ANSI/ISA Standard 51.1 - Process Instrument Terminology.

1. The pressure/temperature limits in this document and any other applicable code or standard should not be exceeded.

2. Normal m

3. Values at 1.4 bar (20 psig) based on a single-acting direct relay; values at 5.5 bar (80 psig) based on double-acting relay.

4. Temperature limits vary based on hazardous area approval.

5. Not applicable for travels less than 19 mm (0.75 inch) or for shaft rotation less than 60 degrees. Also not applicable for digital valve controllers in long-stroke applications.

6. 4‐conductor shielded cable, 18 to 22 AWG minimum wire size, in rigid or flexible metal conduit, is required for connection between base unit and feedback unit. Pneumatic tubing between base
unit output connection and actuator has been tested to 91 meters (300 feet). At 15 meters (50 feet) there was no performance degradation. At 91 meters there was minimal pneumatic lag.

 Stainless Steel

3

/hour - Normal cubic meters per hour at 0C and 1.01325 bar, absolute. Scfh - Standard cubic feet per hour at 60F and 14.7 psia.

EC. It was designed and manufactured in accordance
with Sound Engineering Practice (SEP) and cannot
bear the CE marking related to PED compliance.

However, the product may bear the CE marking to
indicate compliance with other applicable European
Community Directives.

Table 1‐2. EMC Summary Results—Immunity

Port Phenomenon Basic Standard Test Level

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) IEC 61000‐4‐2

Enclosure

I/O signal/control

Performance criteria: +/- 1% effect.

1. A = No degradation during testing. B = Temporary degradation during testing, but is self‐recovering.

2. Excluding Simulate function, which meets Performance Criteria B.

Radiated EM field IEC 61000‐4‐3

Rated power frequency
magnetic field

Burst IEC 61000‐4‐4
Surge IEC 61000‐4‐5
Conducted RF IEC 61000‐4‐6

IEC 61000‐4‐8

4 kV contact
8 kV air

80 to 1000 MHz @ 10V/m with 1 kHz AM at 80%
1400 to 2000 MHz @ 3V/m with 1 kHz AM at 80%
2000 to 2700 MHz @ 1V/m with 1 kHz AM at 80%

30 A/m at 50/60 Hz

1 kV

1 kV

150 kHz to 80 MHz at 3 Vrms

Performance

Criteria

(2)

A

A

A

(2)

A

B
A

(1)

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Related Information

Fieldbus Installation and Wiring Guidelines

This manual describes how to connect the fieldbus to the digital valve controller. For a technical description, planning,
and installation information for a F
from the Fieldbus Foundation and Fieldbus Installations in a DeltaV System
Management sales office.

Related Documents

Other documents containing information related to the DVC6200f digital valve controller include:

 Bulletin 62.1:DVC6200f—Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6200f Digital Valve Controller (D103399X012)

 Bulletin 62.1:DVC6200f FD—Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6200f Digital Valve Controller (D103422X012)

 Bulletin 62.1:DVC6200(S1)—Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6200 Digital Valve Controller Dimensions (D103543X012)

OUNDATION fieldbus, refer to the FOUNDATION fieldbus Technical Overview, available

, available from your Emerson Process

 Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6200 Series Quick Start Guide (D103556X012)

 475 Field Communicator User's Manual

 ValveLink Software Help or Documentation

All documents are available from your Emerson Process Management sales office. Also visit our website at
www.FIELDVUE.com.

Educational Services

For information on available courses for the DVC6200f digital valve controller, as well as a variety of other products,
contact:

Emerson Process Management
Educational Services - Registration
Phone: [phone] or [phone]
e‐mail: [e-mail]
http://www.emersonprocess.com/education

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Section 2 Wiring Practices 2-2-

Quick Connect Cable Entry

The DVC6200f is offered with a quick connect cable entry option, shown in figure 2‐1, for the FOUNDATION fieldbus
signal. The quick connect cable entry provides an easier and more reliable interface to fieldbus devices and support
modules by providing a standard connection.

Figure 2‐1. Quick Connect Connector

1 (BLUE)

3 (NC)

2 (BROWN)

1/2‐14 NPT

NOTES:

1. COLORS ARE WIRE COLORS.

2. NC=NO CONNECTION.

18B9424‐A

Note

The quick connect cable entry option is only available for intrinsically safe and non‐incendive installations.

4 (GREEN/YELLOW)

Refer to figure 8‐2 for identification of parts.

WARNING

Personal injury or property damage, caused by fire or explosion, can result from the discharge of static electricity. Connect
a 14 AWG (2.08 mm
gases are present. Refer to national and local codes and standards for grounding requirements.

To avoid static discharge from the plastic cover, do not rub or clean the cover with solvents. Clean with a mild detergent
and water only.

To avoid personal injury or property damage, do not use the Quick Connect option on instruments in explosion‐proof or
flameproof installations.

2

) ground strap between the digital valve controller and earth ground when flammable or hazardous

1. The quick connect cable entry should be installed on the digital valve controller at the factory. If it is, proceed to
step 3. If not continue with step 2.

2. To install the Quick Connect:

a. Remove the terminal box cap (key 4) from the terminal box (key 3).

b. Apply sealant to the threads of the quick connector.

c. Insert the wire pigtail into the desired conduit opening on the terminal box. Tighten the quick connector in the

conduit opening.

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d. Cut and trim the wire ends.

e. The instrument is not polarity sensitive. Refer to figure 2‐2. Connect the blue wire to one of the LOOP terminals

in the terminal box. Connect the brown wire to the other LOOP terminal. Cut the green/yellow wire off inside of
the DVC6200f, and ensure that the shield is totally isolated at the instrument end.

Figure 2‐2. Loop Connections Terminal Box

SAFETY
GROUND

GE41456-A

Note

The green/yellow wire is cut off inside the DVC6200f to help prevent ground loop issues. The only wires that should be installed
and left on the connector are the two signal wires.

TALK

TALK

EARTH
GROUND

LOOP

LOOP

f. Replace the terminal box cap on the terminal box. To secure the terminal box cap engage the lock screw.

3. Connect the field wiring connector to the installed quick connector.

Communication Connections

WARNING

Personal injury or property damage caused by fire or explosion may occur if this connection is attempted in a potentially
explosive atmosphere or in an area that has been classified as hazardous. Confirm that area classification and atmosphere
conditions permit the safe removal of the terminal box cap before proceeding.

A FOUNDATION fieldbus communicating device, such as a Field Communicator or a personal computer running
ValveLink software, interfaces with the DVC6200f digital valve controller from any wiring termination point in the
segment. If you choose to connect the fieldbus communicating device directly to the instrument, attach the device to
the LOCAL connections inside the terminal box to provide local communications with the instrument.

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Simulate Enable Jumper

WARNING

Personal injury or property damage caused by fire or explosion may occur if this connection is attempted in a potentially
explosive atmosphere or in an area that has been classified as hazardous. Confirm that area classification and atmosphere
conditions permit the safe removal of the terminal box cap before proceeding.

Install a jumper across the SIMULATE ENABLE terminals to enable the instrument to accept a simulate command.
(These terminals are marked AUX on the terminal board, see figure 2‐2). With the jumper in place and the simulate
parameter in the AO or DO block set to enabled, the transducer block ignores the output of the AO or DO block. The
simulate value and status become the readback value and status to the AO or DO block and the transducer block is
ignored. For more information on running simulations, see the Detailed Setup section of this manual, the
fieldbus specifications, and the host documentation.

WARNING

Removing the jumper will disable the simulate, which may cause the valve to move. To avoid personal injury and property
damage caused by the release of pressure or process fluid, provide some temporary means of control for the process.

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Section 3 Basic Setup3-3-

Basic Setup

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Basic Setup

WARNING

Changes to the instrument setup may cause changes in the output pressure or valve travel. Depending on the application,
these changes may upset process control, which may result in personal injury or property damage.

When the DVC6200f digital valve controller is ordered as part of a control valve assembly, the factory mounts the
digital valve controller and sets up the instrument as specified on the order. When mounting to a valve in the field, the
instrument needs to be setup to match the instrument to the valve and actuator.

Before beginning basic setup, be sure the instrument is correctly mounted as described in the Installation section.

Basic Setup includes the following procedures:

 Device Setup

 Auto Travel Calibrate

 Performance Tuner (Optional)

Note

The DVC6200f may keep the Transducer Block Mode Out‐of‐Service if the instrument is not properly mounted.

To setup and calibrate the instrument, the Transducer Block Mode must be Manual, and the Protection must be None.

When using DD methods the method will request that you change the mode, but make changes in Protection automatically. If you
have a host system that overrides transducer block parameters ensure that the Protection setting is not
result in transducer block parameters being overwritten.

left as None. Doing so will

Transducer Block Mode

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Transducer Block Mode

To setup and calibrate the instrument, the transducer block mode must be in Manual. For more information about
transducer block mode, refer to page 38.

Protection

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Protection

To setup and calibrate the instrument, the protection must be set to None with the Field Communicator. For more
information about configuration protection refer to page 38.

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Device Setup

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Basic Setup > Device Setup

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator display to automatically setup the instrument using specified actuator
information. Table 3‐2 provides the actuator information required to setup and calibrate the instrument.

Note

If reverse‐acting relay B is used, you must manually set the Relay Type (BASIC_SETUP.RELAY_TYPE [42.5]) to B. This will not be set
during Device Setup.

1. Select whether Travel, Travel with Pressure fallback (auto recovery or manual recovery) or Pressure Control is
desired. Refer to page 42 for additional information.

2. Enter the pressure units: kPa, bar, psi, inHg, inH

3. Enter the maximum instrument supply pressure and output pressure range (if required).

4. Enter the manufacturer of the actuator on which the instrument is mounted. If the actuator manufacturer is not
listed, select Other.

5. Enter the actuator model or type. If the actuator model is not listed, select Other.

6. Enter the actuator size.

7. Indicate whether a Volume Booster is being used.

8. Specify if factory defaults should be used for basic setup. If you select YES for factory default, the Field
Communicator sets the setup parameters to the values listed in table 3‐1. If you select NO for the factory defaults,
the setup parameters listed in the table remain at their previous settings.

O, or kg/cm2.

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Table 3‐1. Factory Default Settings

Setup Parameter Default Setting

Travel Cutoff Hi
Travel Cutoff Lo
Travel Integral Gain
Travel Calibration Trigger

Travel Integral Enable
Travel Integral Limit Hi
Travel Integral Limit Lo
Travel Integral Deadzone

Pressure Cutoff Hi
Pressure Cutoff Lo
Pressure Integral Deadzone
Pressure Integral Hi Limit
Pressure Integral Lo Limit

Input Characterization
Shutdown Trigger
Shutdown Recovery
Output Block Timeout

16

99.5%

0.5%

9.4 repeats/min
No

On
30%

-30%

0.25%

99.5%

-0.5%

0.25%

50.0%

-50.0%
Linear

All Off
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Table 3‐2. Actuator Information for Initial Setup

Actuator

Manufacturer

Fisher

Baumann

NOTE: Refer to table 4‐10 for feedback connection (magnet assembly) information.

1. X = Expert Tuning. Proportional Gain = 4.2; Velocity Gain = 3.0; Minor Loop Feedback Gain = 18.0

2. Travel Sensor Motion in this instance refers to the motion of the magnet assembly.

3. Values shown are for Relay A and C. Reverse for Relay B.

Actuator Model Actuator Size Actuator Style

Piston Dbl w/ or w/o
Spring. See actuator

instruction manual and

nameplate.

585C & 585CR

25
50
60

68, 80

100, 130

30

34, 40

657

45, 50

Spring & Diaphragm

46, 60, 70, 76, &

80‐100

30

34, 40

667

45, 50

Spring & Diaphragm

46, 60, 70, 76, &

80‐100

20, 30

1051 & 1052

33
40

Spring & Diaphragm

(Window-mount)

60, 70

30

1061

40
60

Piston Dbl w/o Spring

68, 80, 100, 130

1066SR

2052

20

27, 75

1
2
3

Piston Sgl w/Spring

Spring & Diaphragm

(Window-mount)

30, 30E

3024

34, 34E, 40, 40E

Spring & Diaphragm

45, 45E

225

GX

750 K

Spring & Diaphragm

1200 M

Air to Extend

Air to Retract Away from the top of the instrument

Rotary

16
32
54

10
25

Spring & Diaphragm

54

Starting

Tuning Set

E

I
J

L

M

H
K

L

M
H

K

L

M
H

I
K
M

J
K

L

M

G

L

H
K
M

E
H
K

(1)

X

C

E
H

E
H

J

Travel Sensor Motion

Relay A or C

(2)

(3)

User Specified

Away from the top of the instrument

Towards the top of the instrument

Away from the top of the instrument

Depends upon pneumatic connections. See

description for Travel Sensor Motion

Mounting Style Travel Sensor Motion

A

B

C

D

Away from the top of the

instrument

Towards the top of the

instrument

Towards the top of the

instrument

Away from the top of the

instrument

Away from the top of the instrument

For Po operating mode (air opens):

Towards the top of the instrument

For P

operating mode (air closes):

s

Away from the top of the instrument

Air to Open

Towards the top

of the instrument

Air to Close

Away from the top of the

instrument

Towards the top of the instrument

Specify

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Typically Device Setup determines the required setup information based upon the actuator manufacturer and model
specified. However, if you enter OTHER for the actuator manufacturer or the actuator model, then you will be
prompted for setup parameters such as:

 Actuator Style—Select spring & diaphragm, piston double‐acting without spring, piston single‐acting with spring,

piston double‐acting with spring.

 Valve Style—Select the valve style, rotary or sliding‐stem.

 Zero Power Condition—this identifies whether the valve is fully open or fully closed when the input is 0%. If you are

unsure how to set this parameter, disconnect the instrument from the segment. (With double‐acting and
single‐acting direct digital valve controllers, disconnecting the instrument from the segment is the same as setting
the output A pressure to zero. For single‐acting reverse digital valve controllers, disconnecting the instrument from
the segment is the same as setting the output B pressure to supply.)

WARNING

If you answer YES to the prompt for permission to move the valve when setting the Travel Sensor Motion, the instrument
will move the valve through its full travel range. To avoid personal injury and property damage caused by the release of
pressure or process fluid, isolate the valve from the process and equalize pressure on both sides of the valve or bleed off the
process fluid.

 Travel Sensor Motion—Device Setup asks if it can move the valve to determine travel sensor motion. If you answer

Yes, the instrument will stroke the valve the full travel span to determine travel sensor motion. If you answer No,
then you must specify the direction of travel movement. For quarter‐turn actuators determine rotation by viewing
the rotation of the magnet assembly from the back of the instrument.

Note

Travel Sensor Motion in this instance refers to the motion of the magnet assembly. Note that the magnet assembly may be
referred to as a magnetic array in user interface tools.

For instruments with relay A or C If increasing air pressure at output A causes the magnet assembly to move up, or
the actuator shaft to rotate counterclockwise, enter “Towards Top of Instrument/CCW.” If it causes the magnet
assembly to move down, or the actuator shaft to rotate clockwise, enter “Away From Top of Instrument/CW.” For
instruments with relay B.

For instruments with relay B If decreasing air pressure at output B causes the magnet assembly to move up, or the
actuator shaft to rotate counterclockwise, enter “Towards Top of Instrument/CCW.” If it causes the magnet
assembly to move down, or the actuator shaft to rotate clockwise, enter “Away From Top of Instrument/CW.”

Note

Relay A adjustment may be required before Device Setup can determine travel sensor motion. Follow the prompts on the Field
Communicator display if relay adjustment is necessary.

Table 3‐2 lists the required Travel Sensor Motion selections for Fisher and Baumann actuators.

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 Tuning Set—There are twelve tuning sets to choose from. Each tuning set provides a preselected value for the digital

valve controller gain settings. Tuning set C provides the slowest response and M provides the fastest response. For
smaller actuators use tuning set C or D. For larger actuators using tuning set F or G. Table 3‐3 lists the values for
preselected tuning sets.

Note

Tuning set B is only available in Pressure Control Mode.

Table 3‐3. Gain Values for Preselected Tuning Sets

Travel Pressure

Tuning Set

B
C

D

E
F

G
H

I

J
K
L

M

X (Expert) User Adjusted User Adjusted User Adjusted User Adjusted User Adjusted User Adjusted

Proportional Gain Velocity Gain

‐ ‐ ‐

4.4

4.8

5.5

6.2

7.2

8.4

9.7

11.3

13.1

15.5

18.0

‐ ‐ ‐

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.1

3.6

4.2

4.8

5.6

6.0

6.0

6.0

Minor Loop

Feedback Gain

‐ ‐ ‐

35
35
35
35
34

31
27
23
18
12
12

Proportional Gain Integrator Gain

0.5

2.2

2.4

2.8

3.1

3.6

4.2

4.8

5.6

6.6

7.8

9.0

0.3

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

Minor Loop

Feedback Gain

35
35
35
35
35
34

31
27
23
18
12
12

WARNING

Changes to the tuning set may cause the valve/actuator assembly to stroke. To avoid personal injury or property damage
caused by moving parts, keep hands, tools, and other objects away from the valve/actuator assembly.

In addition, you can select Expert, which allows you to individually set the proportional gain, velocity gain, and minor
loop feedback gain for travel tuning and pressure proportional gain, pressure integrator gain, and pressure minor loop
feedback gain for pressure tuning. Refer to page 39 for additional information on travel tuning and page 41 for
pressure tuning.

Note

Use Expert tuning only if standard tuning has not achieved the desired results.

Stabilize/Optimize or Performance Tuner may be used to achieve the desired results more rapidly than expert tuning.

Table 3‐2 provides tuning set selection guidelines for Fisher and Baumann actuators. These tuning sets are only
recommended starting points. After you finish setting up and calibrating the instrument, use Stabilize/Optimize to
adjust the tuning set to get the desired response.

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When Device Setup is complete you are asked if you wish to run Auto Calibration now. Select yes to automatically
calibrate instrument travel at this time. Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator display. The calibration
procedure uses the valve and actuator stops as the 0% and 100% calibration points. For additional information, refer to
Auto Calibration in the Calibration section.

Note

Single‐acting relay B and C are not user‐adjustable. However, it is recommended that you check the relay adjustment for
double‐acting relay A in new installations before proceeding with travel calibration.

Refer to page 191 for relay adjustment instructions.

If after completing setup and calibration the valve cycles or overshoots (unstable), or is unresponsive (sluggish), you
can improve operation by running Performance Tuner or Stabilize/Optimize.

Performance Tuner

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Basic Setup > Performance Tuner

WARNING

During performance tuning the valve may move, causing process fluid or pressure to be released. To avoid personal injury
and property damage caused by the release of process fluid or pressure, isolate the valve from the process and equalize
pressure on both sides of the valve or bleed off the process fluid.

The Performance Tuner is used to determine digital valve controller tuning. It will move the valve slightly and monitor
the effects of small tuning changes until an optimum control response is achieved. Because the Performance Tuner
can detect internal instabilities before they become apparent in the travel response, it can generally optimize tuning
more effectively than manual tuning. Typically, the Performance Tuner takes 3 to 5 minutes to tune an instrument,
although tuning instruments mounted on larger actuators may take longer.

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Resource Block

Overview

The resource block contains the hardware specific characteristics associated with a device; it has no input or output
parameters. The resource block monitors and controls the general operation of other blocks within the device. Most of
the resource block parameters are operational parameters that provide information about the instrument such as
identification, hardware information, available options, etc. and are read only. Configuration of the resource block
involves selecting features from those that are available, setting the mode, setting write lock, and setting up alert
reporting details.

The following procedures address only the key resource block parameters; however, all resource block parameters are
listed in table 4‐3.

Configure/Setup

Setup

Resource Block Mode

Field Communicator RB > Configure/Setup > Setup > Resource Block Mode

Modes

The resource block can be in one of two modes (MODE_BLK [5]):

 Automatic (Auto)—This is the operational mode for this block. When the resource block is in the Auto mode, all

other function blocks are allowed to function normally.

 Out of Service (OOS)—Placing the resource block in Out of Service mode stops all function block execution, by

setting their modes to Out of Service as well. The actual mode of the function blocks is changed to Out of Service, but
the function block target modes are retained. Placing the resource block in the Out of Service mode does not affect
the mode of the transducer block.

Write Lock

Field Communicator RB > Configure/Setup > Write Lock

 Write Lock

Write Lock (WRITE_LOCK [34]) determines if writes are permissible to other device parameters. The Firmware Write
Lock feature must be selected to be able to use Write Lock (see Features). When Write Lock is set to Locked, no writes
are permitted to any parameters within the device except to set Write Lock to Not Locked. When locked, the device
functions normally, updating inputs and outputs and executing algorithms. When Write Lock is set to Not Locked, the
Write Alarm (WRITE_ALM [40]) alert is active.

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 Write Priority

Write Priority (WRITE_PRI [39]) sets the priority for Write Alarm. The lowest priority is 0. The highest is 15.

Communication Time Out

Field Communicator RB > Configure/Setup > Communication Time Out

 Shed Remote Cascade

Note

Typically this parameter does not need to be changed. The unit will be operational using the default values assigned by the factory.
Perform this procedure only if a remote computer is sending setpoints from your “advanced” control.

Default value for RCas Timeout is 20 seconds.

Shed Remote Cascade (SHED_RCAS [26]) determines how long function blocks in the DVC6200f should wait before
giving up on remote computer writes to RCas parameters. When the timeout is exceeded, the block sheds to the next
mode as defined by the block shed options. If Shed Remote Cascade is set to 0, the block will not shed from RCas.
Enter a positive value in the Shed Remote Cascade field. Time duration is in 1/32 milliseconds (640000

= 20 secs).

 Shed Remote Out

Note

Typically this parameter does not need to be changed. The unit will be operational using the default values assigned by the factory.
Perform this procedure only if a remote computer is sending setpoints from your “advanced” control.

Default value for Shed Remote Out is 20 seconds.

Shed Remote Out (SHED_ROUT [27]) determine how long function blocks in the DVC6200f should wait before giving
up on computer writes to ROut parameters. When the timeout is exceeded, the block sheds to the next mode as
defined by the block shed options. If Shed Remote Out is set to 0, the block will not shed from ROut. Enter a positive
value in the Shed Remote Out field. Time duration is in 1/32 milliseconds (640000

= 20 secs).

Options

Field Communicator RB > Configure/Setup > Options

 Diagnostic Options

Diagnostic Options (DIAG_OPTIONS [45]) shows the diagnostic options available in the instrument.

 Function Block Options

Function Block Options (FB_OPTIONS [44]) shows which function blocks are available in the instrument.

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 Miscellaneous Options

Miscellaneous Options (MISC_OPTIONS [46]) indicates which miscellaneous licensing options are enabled.

 Features Available

Features Available (FEATURES [17]) indicates which Resource Block Options features are available.

 Reports—Reports enables alert and event reporting. Reporting of specific alerts may be suppressed. See Alerts on
page 45.

 Fault State—Fault state enables the ability of the output block to react to various abnormal conditions by
shedding mode. See parameter descriptions for Set Fault State (SET_FSTATE [29]) and Clear Fault State
(CLR_FSTATE [30]) in table 4‐3 and “Action on Fault Detection”.

 Soft Write Lock—Soft Write lock permits using Write Lock (WRITE_LOCK [34]) to prevent any external change to
parameter values. Block connections and calculation results will proceed normally, but the configuration is locked.
Also see Write Lock, on page 21.

 Multi‐bit Alarm (Bit‐Alarm) Support— Multi‐bit Alarm (Bit‐Alarm) Support permits the instrument to treat each

PlantWeb alert separately when broadcast to the Host. Without Multi‐Bit Alarm Support, an individual PlantWeb
alert must be acknowledged before another PlantWeb alert can be broadcast to the Host

 Features Selected

Note

Typically this parameter does not need to be changed. The unit will be operational using the default values assigned by the factory.

Fault State, Software Write Lock, and Output Readback are set by default.

Features Selected (FEATURE_SEL [18]) indicates which Resource Block Options features have been selected and is used
to select the desired features.

 Reports—Selecting reports enables alert and event reporting. Reporting of specific alerts may be suppressed. See
Alerts on page 45.

 Fault State—Selecting fault state enables the ability of the output block to react to various abnormal conditions by
shedding mode. See parameter descriptions for Set Fault State (SET_FSTATE [29]) and Clear Fault State
(CLR_FSTATE [30]) in table 4‐3 and “Action on Fault Detection”.

 Soft Write Lock—When selected, permits using Write Lock (WRITE_LOCK [34]) to prevent any external change to
parameter values. Block connections and calculation results will proceed normally, but the configuration is locked.
Also see Write Lock, on page 21.

 Multi‐bit Alarm (Bit‐Alarm) Support— When selected, the instrument will allow the instrument to treat each
PlantWeb alert separately when broadcast to the Host.

Alarm Handling

Field Communicator RB > Configure/Setup > Alarm Handling

 Alert Key—Alert Key (ALERT_KEY [4]) is a number that permits grouping alerts. This number may be used to indicate

to the operator the source of the alert, such as the instrument, plant unit, etc. Enter a value between 1 and 255.

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 Confirm Time—Confirm Time (CONFIRM_TIME [33]) determines the time, in 1/32 of a millisecond, the instrument

waits for confirmation of receipt of a report before trying again. If Confirm Time is 0, the instrument does not retry
to send the report. Enter 0 or a value between 320000 (10 secs) and 640000 (20 secs).

 Limit Notify—Limit Notify (LIM_NOTIFY [32]) is the number of alert reports that the device can send without getting

a confirmation up to the maximum permitted in Maximum Notify (MAX_NOTIFY [31]). If Limit Notify is set to zero,
no alerts are reported. Enter a value between 0 and 3.

To have the instrument report alerts without having the host poll the alerts parameters, select the Reports feature
(see Feature Select).

 Maximum Notify—Maximum Notify (MAX_NOTIFY [31]) indicates the maximum number of alert reports that the

device can send without getting a confirmation. This limit is determined by the amount of memory available for
alert messages. The number can be set lower, to control alert flooding, by adjusting Maximum Alerts Allowed
(LIM_NOTIFY [32]).

 Block Alarm Disabled—The Block Alarm (BLOCK_ALM [36]) is used for all configuration, hardware, connection failure

or system problems in the block. Alarm Summary (ALARM_SUM [37]) determines if the Write Alarm (WRITE_ALM
[40]) and Block Alarm [BLOCK_ALM [36]) are disabled.

 Block Alarm Auto Acknowledge—Acknowledge Option (ACK_OPTION [38]) determines if the block alarm will be

automatically acknowledged.

 Discrete Alarm Disabled—The Write Alarm (WRITE_ALM [40]) is used to alert when parameters are writeable to the

device. Alarm Summary (ALARM_SUM [37]) determines if the Discrete Alarm is disabled.

 Discrete Alarm Auto Acknowledge—Acknowledge Option (ACK_OPTION [38]) determines if the Write Alarm

associated with the block will be automatically acknowledged.

Identification

Field Communicator RB > Configure/Setup > Identification

 Device ID—The 32 character Device ID (DEVICE_ID [54]).

 Electronics Serial Number—The Electronics Serial Number (ELECTRONICS_SN [49]) set at the factory.

 Factory Serial Number—The Factory Serial Number (FACTORY_SN [50]) is the instrument serial number set at the

factory.

 Field Serial Number——The Field Serial Number (FIELD_SN [51]) is the serial number of instrument assigned in field.

 Tag Description—The Tag Description (TAG_DESC [2]) is used to assign a unique 32 character description to each

block within the digital valve controller to describe the intended application for the block.

 Strategy—Strategy (STRATEGY [3]) permits strategic grouping of blocks so the operator can identify where the

block is located. The blocks may be grouped by plant area, plant equipment, etc. Enter a value between 0 and
65535 in the Strategy field.

 Manufacturer—Manufacturer Identification (MANUFAC_ID [10]) identifies the manufacturer of the instrument. It is

used by the host system to locate the DD file for the device. For Fisher the Manufacturer ID is 0x5100.

 Device Type—Device Type (DEV_TYPE [11]) identifies the type of device. It is used by the host system to locate the

DD file for the device. For a DVC6200f digital valve controller the device type is 0x4602.

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 Diagnostic Options—Diagnostic Options (DIAG_OPTIONS [45]) shows the diagnostic options available in the

instrument.

Version

Field Communicator RB > Configure/Setup > Version

 Device Revision—The Device Revision (DEV_REV [12]) is the manufacturer's revision number associated with the

resource, used by an interface device to locate the DD file for the resource.

 Firmware Revision—Firmware Revision (FIRMWARE_REVISION [47]) identifies the revision of the firmware that is

currently in use.

 Standby Firmware Revision—Standby Firmware Revision (STBY_FIRMWARE_REVISION [55]) identifies the revision of

the alternative firmware.

 Hardware Revision—Hardware Revision (HARDWARE_REV [48]) identifies the revision of the electronic hardware.

 ITK Version—ITK Version (ITK_VER [41]) identifies the major version of the Interoperability Tester used by the

Fieldbus Foundation in certifying the device as interoperable. This device revision meets the requirements of
version 5.

Block Errors

Table 4‐1 lists conditions reported in the BLOCK_ERR [6] parameter. Conditions in italics are not applicable for the
Resource block and are provided only for your reference.

Table 4‐1. Resource Block BLOCK_ERR Conditions

Condition Number Condition Name and Description

0 Other ‐ Set if a device initialization error occurred.

1 Block Configuration Error ‐ Set if FEATURE_SEL, CYCLE_SEL, or CYCLE_TYPE is set incorrectly.

2 Link Configuration Error ‐ N/A

3

4 Local Override ‐ N/A

5 Device Fault State ‐ Indicates the device is in Fault State.

6 Device Needs Maintenance Soon ‐ Indicates a Maintenance or Advisory PlantWeb Alert condition is active.

7 Input failure/process variable had Bad status ‐ N/A

8 Output failure ‐ N/A

9 Memory failure ‐ Indicates a pending Flash or NVM failure.

10 Lost Static Data ‐ Indicates failure of the memory containing static parameters.

11 Lost NV Data ‐ Indicates failure of the memory containing non‐volatile parameters.

12 Readback Check Failed ‐ NA

13 Device Needs Maintenance Now ‐ Indicates a Failed PlantWeb Alert condition is active.

14 Power Up ‐ Indicates the device has been powered up and the Resource Block is not running normally.

15 Out of Service (MSB) ‐ The resource block actual mode is Out of Service.

Simulate Active ‐ Indicates that the simulation jumper is in place on the aux terminals. This is not an indication that the I/O
blocks are using simulation data. See AO block parameter SIMULATE [10] and DO block parameter SIMULATE_D [10].

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Table 4‐2. Parameters Affected by Restart with
Defaults

Index

Number

1
2
3
4

5 MODE_BLK

14
18
20

26
27
28

32
33
34
37

38
39

1
2
3
4

5

8
9

11 PV_SCALE

12

14
15

17

18
19
20
21
22

Parameter Name Initial Value

Resource Block

ST_REV
TAG_DESC
STRATEGY
ALERT_KEY

TARGET
PERMITTED
NORMAL

GRANT_DENY
FEATURE_SEL
CYCLE_SEL

SHED_RCAS
SHED_ROUT
FAULT_STATE

LIM_NOTIFY
CONFIRM_TIME
WRITE_LOCK
ALARM_SUM

DISABLED

ACK_OPTION
WRITE_PRI

AO Block

ST_REV
TAG_DESC
STRATEGY
ALERT_KEY

MODE_BLK

TARGET
PERMITTED

NORMAL
SP
OUT

EU 100%

EU 0%

Engineering Units

Decimal Places

XD_SCALE

EU 100%

EU 0%

Engineering Units

Decimal Places
IO_OPTS
STATUS_OPTS

CAS_IN

SP_RATE_DN
SP_RATE_UP
SP_HI_LIM
SP_LO_LIM
CHANNEL

-Continued-

0
spaces
0
0

Auto
Auto or Out of Service
Auto

All bits: 0
Set by mfgr.
0:0

640000
640000
1=Clear

MAX_NOTIFY
640000
1=Unlocked

All bits: 0

Disabled
0

0
spaces
0
0

Out of Service

OOS+MAN+AUTO+CAS+RCAS

Auto
Dynamic
Dynamic

100
0
%
2

100
0
%
2
All off
All off

BAD:
NC:
const
0

+INF
+INF
100
0
1=analog valve input

Table 4‐2. Parameters Affected by Restart with
Defaults (Continued)

Index

Number

23
24
26

27

1
2
3
4

5

8
9

10 PV_SCALE

11

13
14

15

16
17

18

19
20
21

22
23
24
25
26
27

Parameter Name Initial Value

AO Block (continued)

FSTATE_TIME
FSTATE_VAL
RCAS_IN

Status

Value

SHED_OPT

PID Block Parameters

ST_REV
TAG_DESC
STRATEGY
ALERT_KEY

MODE_BLK

TARGET
PERMITTED

NORMAL
SP
OUT

EU 100%

EU 0%

Engineering Units

Decimal Places

OUT_SCALE

EU 100%

EU 0%

Engineering Units

Decimal Places
CONTROL_OPTS
STATUS_OPTS

IN

Status

Value
PV_FTIME

BYPASS
CAS_IN

Status

Value
SP_RATE_DN
SP_RATE_UP
SP_HI_LIM

SP_LO_LIM
GAIN
RESET
BAL_TIME
RATE
BKCAL_IN

Status

Value

-Continued-

0
0

BAD:
NoComm:
NoVal:
const
0 Trk
All off

0
spaces
0
0

Out of Service
OOS+MAN+AUTO+CAS+
RCAS+ROUT
Auto
Dynamic
Dynamic

100
0
%
2

100
0
%
2
0: Bypass enable
All off

BAD:
NC:
const
0
0

0

BAD:
NC:
const
0
+INF
+INF
100

0
1
+INF
0
0

BAD:
NC:
const
0

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Table 4‐2. Parameters Affected by Restart with
Defaults (Continued)

Index

Number

28
29
30
32

33

34
37

38

39

40

41

42
45

46

47
48
49
50
51

52
53
54
55

56
57
58
59

Parameter Name Initial Value

PID Block (continued)

OUT_HI_LIM
OUT_LO_LIM
BKCAL_HYS
RCAS_IN

Status

Value

ROUT_IN

Status

Value

SHED_OPT
TRK_SCALE

EU 100%
EU 0%
Engineering Units
Decimal places

TRK_IN_D

Status

Value

TRK_VAL

Status

Value

FF_VAL

Status

Value

FF_SCALE

EU 100%
EU 0%
Engineering Units

Decimal Places
FF_GAIN
ALARM_SUM

DISABLED
ACK_OPTION

ALARM_HYS
HI_HI_PRI
HI_HI_LIM
HI_PRI
HI_LIM

LO_PRI
LO_LIM
LO_LO_PRI
LO_LO_LIM

DV_HI_PRI
DV_HI_LIM
DV_LO_PRI
DV_LO_LIM

-Continued-

100
0

0.5%

BAD:
NoCom:
NoVal:
const
0 Trk

BAD:
NoCom:
NoVal:
const
0 Trk

0

100
0
%
2

BAD:
NC:
const
0

BAD:
NC:
const
0

BAD:
NC:
const
0

100
0
%
2
0

0
Disabled

0.5%
0
+INF
0
+INF

0

-INF
0

-INF

0
+INF
0

-INF

Table 4‐2. Parameters Affected by Restart with
Defaults (Continued)

Index

Number

66
69
70
71
72
73
74

1
2
3
4

5

7

8 OUT_RANGE

10
11

12

13

14

15

16

Parameter Name Initial Value

PID Block (continued)

BIAS
SP_FTIME
MATHFORM
STRUCTURECONFIG
GAMMA
BETA
IDEABAND

ISEL Block

ST_REV
TAG_DESC
STRATEGY
ALERT_KEY

MODE_BLK

TARGET
PERMITTED
NORMAL

OUT

EU 100%
EU 0%
Engineering Units
Decimal Places

STATUS_OPTS
IN_1

Status

Value

IN_2

Status

Value

IN_3

Status

Value

IN_4

Status

Value

DISABLE_1

Status

Value

DISABLE_2

Status

Value

-Continued-

0
0
0

0

0
spaces
0
0

Out of Service
OOS+MAN+AUTO
Auto

100
0
%
2

All off

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

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Defaults (Continued)

Index

Number

17

18

19
20
22

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33
34

35
36
37

Parameter Name Initial Value

ISEL Block (continued)

DISABLE_3

Status

Value
DISABLE_4

Status

Value

SELECT_TYPE
MIN_GOOD
OP_SELECT

Status

Value

IN_5

Status

Value
IN_6

Status

Value

IN_7

Status

Value
IN_8

Status

Value

DISABLE_5

Status

Value
DISABLE_6

Status

Value

DISABLE_7

Status

Value
DISABLE_8

Status

Value

AVG_USE
ALARM_SUM

DISABLED
ACK_OPTION
ALARM_HYS
HI_HI_PRI

-Continued-

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

All off
0

BAD
NC
constant
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

BAD
NC
cons
0

0

0
0

0.5%
0

Table 4‐2. Parameters Affected by Restart with
Defaults (Continued)

Index

Number

38
39
40
41
42
43

44
49
50

1
2
3
4

5

8
10
11
13
14

15
16
20

21
22
23

1

2

3

4

5

7

8

9
10

11 OUT_2_RANGE

13
14

Parameter Name Initial Value

ISEL Block (continued)

HI_HI_LIM
HI_PRI
HI_LIM
LO_PRI
LO_LIM
LO_LO_PRI

LO_LO_LIM
OUT_D
ALM_SEL

DI Block

ST_REV
TAG_DESC
STRATEGY
ALERT_KEY

MODE_BLK

TARGET
PERMITTED

NORMAL
OUT_D
XD_STATE
OUT_STATE
IO_OPTS
STATUS_OPTS

CHANNEL
PV_FTIME
ALARM_SUM

DISABLED
ACK_OPTION
DISC_PRI
DISC_LIM

OS Block

ST_REV
TAG_DESC
STRATEGY
ALERT_KEY

MODE_BLK

TARGET

PERMITTED

NORMAL
SP
OUT_1
OUT_2
OUT_1_RANGE

EU 100%

EU 0%

Engineering Units

Decimal Places

EU 100%

EU 0%

Engineering Units

Decimal Places

STATUS_OPTS
CAS_IN

Status

Value

-Continued-

0
0
0
0
0
0

0

All bits: 0

0
spaces
0
0

Out of Service
OOS+MAN+AUTO
Auto

0
0
All off
All off

0
0

0
All off
0
0

0
spaces
0
0

Out of Service
OOS+MAN+AUTO
AUTO+CAS

100
0
%
2

100
0
%
2

disabled

BAD
NC
const
0

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Table 4‐2. Table Parameters Affected by Restart with
Defaults (Continued)

Index

Number

19 BKCAL_1_IN

20

21

1
2
3
4

5

8

10

11

13
14
15
16

17
18
22

23
24

25
26
27
28

29
30
31
32
37
38

1
2
3
4

Parameter Name Initial Value

OS Block (continued)

Status

Value

BKCAL_2_IN

Status

Value

BAL_TIME

AI Block

ST_REV
TAG_DESC
STRATEGY
ALERT_KEY

MODE_BLK

TARGET
PERMITTED

NORMAL
OUT
XD_SCALE

EU at 100%

EU 0%

Units Index

Decimal point

OUT_SCALE

EU 100%

EU 0%

Units Index

Decimal point
I/O OPTS
STATUS OPTS
CHANNEL
L_TYPE

LOW_CUT
PV_FTIME
ALARM_SUM

DISABLED
ACK_OPTION
ALARM_HYS

HI_HI_PRI
HI_HI_LIM
HI_PRI
HI_LIM

LO_PRI
LO_LIM
LO_LO_PRI
LO_LO_LIM
OUT_D
ALM_SEL

MAI Block

ST_REV
TAG_DESC
STRATEGY
ALERT_KEY

-Continued-

BAD
NC
const
0

BAD
NC
const
0
0

0
spaces
0
0

Out of Service
OOS, MAN, AUTO
Auto

100
0
%
2

100
0
Trk s/b%
2
disabled
disabled
0
0

0
0

0
Disabled

0.5%
0

0
0
0

0
0
0
0

unselected

0
spaces
0
0

Table 4‐2. Parameters Affected by Restart with
Defaults (Continued)

Index

Number

5

7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15

1

2

3

4

5

8

9

11
12
14
15

17

18
19

20
22

23
27
28

1

2

3

4

5

87

Parameter Name Initial Value

MAI Block (continued)

MODE_BLK

TARGET
PERMITTED

NORMAL
CHANNEL
OUT_1
OUT_2
OUT_3
OUT_4
OUT_5
OUT_6
OUT_7
OUT_8

DO Block

ST_REV
TAG_DESC
STRATEGY
ALERT_KEY

MODE_BLK

TARGET

PERMITTED

NORMAL
SP_D
OUT_D

PV_STATE
XD_STATE
IO_OPTS
STATUS_OPTS

CAS_IN_D

Status

Value
CHANNEL
FSTATE_TIME

FSTATE_VAL_D
RCAS_IN_D

Status

Value
SHED_OPT
SP_RATE_UP
SP_RATE_DN

Transducer Block

ST_REV
TAG_DESC
STRATEGY
ALERT_KEY
MODE_BLK

TARGET

PERMITTED

NORMAL
PROTECTION

Out of Service
OOS, MAN, AUTO
Auto

TB.FINAL_VALUE
TB.TRAVEL_TARGET
TB.FINAL_POSITION_VALUE
TB.TRAVEL
TB.SUPPLY_PRESS
TB.ACT_PRESS_A
TB.ACT_PRESS_B
TB.ACT_PRESS_DIFF

0
spaces
0
0

Out of Service
OOS+MAN+AUTO+CAS+
RCAS
AUTO+CAS

0
0
All off
All off

BAD
NC
const
0
22
0

0

BAD
NoComm
NoVal
const
0
All off
0
0

N/A
NULL
0
1

Out of Service
AUTO, MAN, OOS
Auto
None

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Resource Block Parameter List

 Read/Write Capability: RO - Read Only, RW - Read Write
 Mode: The block mode(s) required to write to the parameter
 Double indentation and shaded Index Number indicates sub‐parameter.

Table 4‐3. Resource Block Parameter Definitions

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Static Revision
ST_REV

Tag Description
TAG_DESC

Strategy
STRATEGY

Alert Key
ALERT_KEY

Block Mode
MODE_BLK

TARGET_MODE 5.1 RW ALL

ACTUAL_MODE 5.2 RO NA

PERMITTED_MODE 5.3 RW ALL

NORMAL_MODE 5.4 RW ALL 3: Auto 3: Auto

Block Error
BLOCK_ERR

Device State
RS_STATE

Test Read Write
TEST_RW

Index

Number

RO /

Mode Range

RW

1 RO NA 0 to 65535 0

2 RW NA 7 bit ASCII Spaces

3 RW ALL 0 to 65535 0

4 RW ALL 1 to 255 0

5

3: Auto
7: OOS

3: Auto
6: IMAN (only during
initialization
7: OOS

3: Auto
7: OOS

0: Other
1: Block Configuration
Error
3: Simulate Active
6: Device needs
Maintenance Soon
9: Memory Failure

6 RO N/A

7 RO N/A

8 ALL 0

10: Lost Static Data
11: Lost Non‐Volatile
Memory
13: Device needs
Maintenance Now
14: Power‐up
15: Out‐of‐
Service (MSB)

2: Initialization,
Actual mode=IMAN
4: On‐line, Actual
Mode=Auto
5: Standby,
Mode=OOS
6: Failure, Actual
Mode=OOS

Actual

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Initial
Value

3: Auto

N/A

3: Auto
7: OOS

Dynamic

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Description

Data Type: Unsigned16
The revision level of the static data. Increments
by one each time a static parameter changes.
The value is reset to 0 whenever a Restart with
Defaults is performed. See Restarting the
Instrument.

Data Type: Octet String
The user description of the intended application
of the block. Null characters are not allowed in
this data type.

Data Type: Unsigned16
Used to identify groupings of blocks. The data is
not checked or processed by the block.

Data Type: Unsigned8
The identification number of the plant unit.
Devices in a loop or plant section can be
assigned with a common alert key to aid the
operator in determining location of alerts.

Data Type: DS‐69
The actual, target, permitted, and normal
modes.
Target: The requested block mode
Actual: The current mode of the block
Permitted: Allowed modes for Target
Normal: Most common mode for Target

Data Type: Bit String
0 = Inactive
1 = Active
Error status associated with hardware or
software for the resource block. When an error is
shown it may be broadcast to the host through
BLOCK_ALM.

Data Type: Unsigned8
State of the function block application state
machine.

This parameter may be used in interoperability
testing to read and write all standard data types
supported by the Fieldbus Foundation.

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

DD Resource
DD_RESOURCE

Manufacturer Id
MANUFAC_ID

Device Type
DEV_TYPE

Device Revision
DEV_REV

DD Revision
DD_REV

Grant Deny
GRANT_DENY

GRANT 14.1 RW ALL

DENY 14.2 RW ALL All bits: 0

Hard Types
HARD_TYPES

Restart
RESTART

Features
FEATURES

Index

Number

RO /

RW

9 RO N/A Spaces

10 RO N/A 0x5100

11 RO N/A 4602

12 RO N/A

13 RO N/A

14

15 RO N/A

16 RW ALL

17 RO ALL

RangeMode

Valid Bits:
0: Program
1: Tune
2: Alarm
3: Local

0: Scalar Input
1: Scalar Output
2: Discrete Input
3: Discrete Output

1=Run
2=Restart resource
3=Restart with
defaults
4=Restart processor

1: Reports supported
2: Fault State
supported
3: Software Write
lock supported
10: Reannunciation
supported

-Continued-

Initial
Value

Varies with

release

Varies with

release

All bits: 0

0: 1
1: 1
2: 1
3: 1

1=Run

1: 1
2: 1
3: 1

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Description

Data Type: Visible String
String identifying the VFD tag of the resource
that contains the Device Description for this
resource.

Data Type: Unsigned32
Manufacturer identification number, used by an
interface device or host to locate the DD file for
the resource. All manufacturer identification
numbers are maintained by the Fieldbus
Foundation. A host usually will have a base
directory for DD files. In this directory is a
subdirectory for each manufacturer id. In each
manufacturer id subdirectory is a directory for
each device type made by that manufacturer.
The device type directories contain files named
by combining the device revision for the
particular device type with the revision of the
device description. The manufacturer id for
Fisher is 0x005100.

Data Type: Unsigned16
Manufacturer's model number associated with
the resource, used by an interface device to
locate the DD file for the resource.

Data Type: Unsigned8
Manufacturer's revision number associated with
the resource, used by an interface device to
locate the DD file for the resource.

Data Type: Unsigned8
The minimum revision of the device description
(DD) than can be used with the device revision
of the instrument. Used by the interface device
to prevent the use of DDs that are incompatible
with the firmware in the instrument.

Data Type: DS‐70
Options for controlling access of a host
computer and to block parameters. Parameter
contains two attributes Grant and Deny each
with program, tune, alarm and local
permissions. Clearing a grant permission sets
the corresponding deny permission, 0 = N/A, 1 =
granted.
Deny permissions may be cleared through the
Deny attribute but not set, 0 = N/A, 1 = denied.

Data Type: Bit String
0 = Inactive
1 = Active
The types of hardware available as channel
numbers in this resource.

Data Type: Unsigned8
Allows a manual restart to be initiated. For
details see Restarting the Instrument in this
section.

Data Type: Bit String
0 = Inactive
1 = Active
Shows the supported resource block options.
Options are turned on and off via
FEATURE_SELECT.

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Table 4‐3. Resource Block Parameter Definitions (Continued)

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Features Selected
FEATURE_SEL

Cycle Type
CYCLE_TYPE

Cycle Selection
CYCLE_SEL

Minimum Cycle Time
MIN_CYCLE_T

Memory Size
MEMORY_SIZE

Nonvolatile Cycle Time
NV_CYCLE_T

Free Space
FREE_SPACE

Free Time
FREE_TIME

RCAS Timeout
SHED_RCAS

Index

Number

RO /

RW

1: Reports Supported
2: Fault State

18 RW ALL

19 RO NA 0: Scheduled 0: 1

20 ALL 0: Scheduled 0: 0

21 RO NA 3200 3200

22 RO NA 45 45

23 RO NA Positive 576,000

24 RO NA 0 to 100% 0

25 RO NA 0 to 100% 0

26 RW ALL Positive 640000

supported
3: Software Write lock
supported
10:Reannunciation
supported

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RangeMode

Initial
Value

1:0
2:1
3:1

10:0

Data Type: Bit String
0 = Inactive
1 = Active
Shows the selected resource block options. For
details see Device Features in this section.

Data Type: Bit String
0 = Inactive
1 = Active
Identifies the block execution methods available
for this resource, may be scheduled, completion
of block execution

Data Type: Bit String
0 = Inactive
1 = Active
Identifies the block execution method selected
for this resource.

Data Type: Unsigned32
Time duration of the shortest cycle interval (in
1/32 millisecond) of which the resource is
capable. In the digital valve controller this value
is fixed at 3200 (100 milliseconds).

Date Type: Unsigned16
Memory, in kilobytes, available for additional
function blocks. Because no additional function
blocks may be added to DVC6200f instruments,
this parameter value is fixed at 45.

Date Type: Unsigned32
This parameter identifies the minimum time
interval (in 1/32 milliseconds) between copies of
NV class data to NV memory. NV memory is
updated only if there has been a change in the
dynamic value. The last value saved in NV
memory will be available for the restart
procedure or a power cycle. A non‐zero value
regulates the frequency of writes, thus
protecting the life span of the device. If the value
is zero, data will never be automatically copied.
Changes made by other than publishing to NV
parameters will be copied to non‐volatile
memory immediately. For DVC6200f
instruments, this parameter value is fixed at
576,000 (18 seconds).

Data Type: Float
Percent of memory available for additional
function blocks (see also MEMORY_SIZE).
Because no additional function blocks may be
added to DVC6200f instruments, this parameter
value is fixed at 0.

Data Type: Float
Percent of block processing time that is free to
process additional blocks. Because no additional
function blocks may be added to DVC6200f
instruments, this parameter value is fixed at 0.

Date Type: Unsigned32
Time duration (in 1/32 millisecond) at which to
give up on computer writes to function block
RCAS parameters. If this time is exceeded then
the function block will change to a mode other
than RCAS based on the SHED_OPT parameter
setting. Shed from RCAS mode never happens
when SHED_RCAS is set to zero.

Description

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Table 4‐3. Resource Block Parameter Definitions (Continued)

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

ROUT Timeout
SHED_ROUT

Fault State
FAULT_STATE

Set Fault State
SET_FSTATE

Clear Fault State
CLR_FSTATE

Maximum Notify
MAX_NOTIFY

Maximum Alerts Allow
LIM_NOTIFY

Confirm Time
CONFIRM_TIME

Index

Number

RO /

RW

27 RW ALL Positive 640000

28 RO N/A

29 RW ALL

30 RW ALL

31 RO N/A 3 3

32 RW ALL 0 to MAX_NOTIFY MAX_NOTIFY

33 RW ALL

1=Clear
2=Active

1=Off
2=Set

1=Off
2= Clear

> 0

Set by FCS

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RangeMode

Initial
Value

1=Clear

1=Off

1=Off

640000

Data Type: Unsigned32
Time duration (in 1/32 millisecond) at which to
give up on computer writes to function block
ROUT parameters. If this time is exceeded then
the function block will change to a mode other
than ROUT based on the SHED_OPT parameter
setting. Shed from ROUT mode never happens
when SHED_ROUT is set to zero.

Data Type: Unsigned8
Forces output function blocks that are not Out
of Service to the fault state condition. While this
parameter is active the output function blocks
will go to an actual mode of Local Override (LO)
and will perform their fault state actions (see
Action On Fault Detection for the output blocks
on pages 94 and 170 of this section). This
parameter is used to test the fault state behavior
that normally occurs when there is a
communication problem between devices. This
parameter is changed by the SET_FSTATE and
CLR_FSTATE parameters so long as the feature
Fault State is selected (see Feature Selection
[index number 18] in this table).

Data Type: Unsigned8
Selecting Set changes the parameter
FAULT_STATE to Active. This is essentially a
“write only” parameter as it will always read OFF
because it is defined as momentary. Writing a
value of OFF has no affect. To use this parameter
the feature Fault State must be selected (see
Features Selected on page 23).

Data Type: Unsigned8
Selecting Clear changes the parameter
FAULT_STATE to Clear and clears the output
function blocks of the FAULT_STATE if the field
condition, if any, has cleared. This is essentially a
“write only” parameter as it will always read OFF
because it is defined as momentary. Writing a
value of OFF has no affect. To use this parameter
the feature Fault State must be selected (see
Features Selected on page 23.

Data Type: Unsigned8
The maximum number of alert reports that this
device can send without getting a confirmation.
To control alert flooding, the number can be set
lower by adjusting the LIM_NOTIFY parameter
value. For DVC6200f instruments, this value is
fixed at 3.

Data Type: Unsigned8
The number of alert reports that this device can
send without getting a confirmation up to the
maximum permitted in the parameter
MAX_NOTIFY. If set to zero, then no alerts are
reported.

Data Type: Unsigned32
The time (in 1/32 millisecond) the device waits
for confirmation of receipt of an alert report
before trying again.

Description

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Table 4‐3. Resource Block Parameter Definitions (Continued)

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Write Lock
WRITE_LOCK

Update Event
UPDATE_EVT

UNACKNOWLEDGED 35.1 RW ALL

UPDATE_STATE 35.2 RO NA

TIME_STAMP 35.3 RO NA 0

STATIC_REVISION 35.4 RO NA 0

RELATIVE_INDEX 35.5 RO NA 0

Block Alarm
BLOCK_ALM

UNACKNOWLEDGED 36.1 RW ALL

ALARM_STATE 36.2 RO NA

TIME_STAMP 36.3 RO NA 0
SUBCODE 36.4 RO NA 0
VALUE 36.5 RO NA 0

Alarm Summary
ALARM_SUM

CURRENT 37.1 RO NA

UNACKNOWLEDGED 37.2 RO NA

UNREPORTED 37.3 RO NA

DISABLED 37.4 RW ALL

Acknowledge Option
ACK_OPTION

Write Priority
WRITE_PRI

Index

Number

RO /

RW

34 RW ALL

35

36

37

38 RW ALL

39 RW ALL 0 to 15 0

RangeMode

0=Undefined
1=Unlocked
2=Locked

0=Undefined
1=Acknowledged
2=Unacknowledged

0=Undefined
1=Update reported
2=Update not
reported

0=Undefined
1=Acknowledged
2=Unacknowledged

0=Undefined
1=Clear reported
2=Clear not reported
3=Active reported
4=Active not reported

0: Discrete alarm
7: Block Alarm

0: Discrete alarm
7: Block Alarm

0: Discrete alarm
7: Block Alarm

0: Discrete alarm
7: Block Alarm

0: Discrete Alarm
(Write Lock off)
7: Block Alarm

-Continued-

Initial
Value

1=Unlocked

0=Undefined

0=Undefined

0=Undefined

0=Undefined

All bits: 0

All bits: 0

All bits: 0

All bits: 0

0: 0
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Data Type: Unsigned8
If set to Locked, no writes from anywhere are
allowed except to clear WRITE_LOCK by entering
Unlocked. Block inputs will continue to be
updated if they are subscribers. The feature Soft
Write Lock must be selected to enable writing to
this parameter (see Device Features in this
section).

Data Type: DS‐73
This alert is generated by any change to the
static data. To support tracking changes in static
parameter values, the blocks static revision
parameter will be incremented each time a
static parameter value is changed. Also, the
blocks static revision parameter may be
incremented if a static parameter is written but
the value is not changed. If the Actual Mode is
not Out of Service and Reports is selected in the
Feature Select parameter, then this parameter
will be sent to the host system providing the
host has set up alert communications. Changes
to static data while the block is Out of Service
will be reported when the block transitions to
another mode.

Data Type: DS‐72
This alarm is generated by a nonzero value in the
Block Error. parameter. This alarm has a fixed
priority of 2. For a BLOCK_ALM to be broadcast
to the host the following conditions must be
met:

The feature Reports must be selected
Alert communication with the host must be

setup

In the ALARM_SUM parameter, the disable bit

for Block Alarm must be clear.

Data Type: DS‐74
0=clear, acknowledged, reported, enabled
Current alert status, unacknowledged states,
unreported states, and disabled states of the
alarms associated with the function block. The
Resource block only has two alarms: Write Alarm
and Block Alarm.

Data Type: Bit String
0=Disable
1=Enable
Selection of whether alarms associated with the
block will be automatically acknowledged.

Data Type: Unsigned8
Priority of the alarm generated by setting
WRITE_LOCK to Unlocked.

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Table 4‐3. Resource Block Parameter Definitions (Continued)

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Write Alarm
WRITE_ALM

UNACKNOWLEDGED 40.1 RW ALL

ALARM_STATE 40.2 RO NA

TIME_STAMP 40.3 RO NA 0
SUBCODE 40.4 RO NA 0
VALUE 40.5 RO NA 0

ITK Version
ITK_VER

Private Label Distributor
DISTRIBUTOR

Device String Array
DEV_STRING

Function Block Options
FB_OPTIONS

Diagnostic Options
DIAG_OPTIONS

Miscellaneous Options
MISC_OPTIONS

Firmware Revision
FIRMWARE_REVISION

FIRMWARE_REV_MAJOR 47.1 RO NA 0-255 *
FIRMWARE_REV_MINOR 47.2 RO NA 0-255 *
FIRMWARE_REV_BUILD 47.3 RO NA 0-255 *
IO_FIRMWARE_REV 47.4 RO NA 0-255 *
DIAG_CAL_REV 47.5 RO NA 0-255 *

FIRMWARE_REV_ALL 47.6 RO NA XX.XX.XX *

Hardware Revision
HARDWARE_REV

Index

Number

RO /

RW

40

41 RO N/A *

Extended Parameters

42 RO NA 0x5100

43 Unused extended parameter.

44 RO

45 RO NA

46 RO NA

47

48 RO NA

RangeMode

0=Undefined
1=Acknowledged
2=Unacknowledged

0=Undefined
1=Clear reported
2=Clear not reported
3=Active reported
4=Active not reported

Bits
0: AO
1: DO
2: AI
3: DI
4: PID
5: ISEL
6: OS
7: MAI

1=FD Fieldbus
Diagnostics
2=AD Advanced
Diagnostics
3=PD Performance
Diagnostics

0: Software Download
10: Travel Control
Capable
11: Pressure Control
Capable
12: Fallback Capable

Hardware revision
number

-Continued-

Initial
Value

0=Undefined

0=Undefined

All options

enabled

*

FD

0: 1
10: 1
11: 1

AD/PD

0: 1
10: 1
11: 1
12: 1

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Description

Data Type: DS‐72
This alarm is generated when Unlocked in the
WRITE_LOCK parameter is set. This alarm has a
priority of WRITE_PRI. For a WRITE_ALM to be
broadcast to the host the following conditions
must be met:

The feature Reports must be selected
Alert communication with the host must be

setup

In the ALARM_SUM parameter, the disable bit

for Write Alarm must be clear.

WRITE_PRI must be greater than 1.

Data Type: Unsigned16
Major version of ITK test this device has been
tested to. *Initial value depends on the revision
of the DVC6200f.

Data Type: Unsigned32
Private label distributor

Data Type: Bit String
0=disabled
1=enabled
Indicates which function block licensing options
are enabled. One bit for each block type that is
supported. Unlicensed blocks cannot be
scheduled and the Actual block mode will
remain OOS.

Data Type: Enum
Indicates which diagnostics licensing options are
enabled. *Initial value depends on the licensed
DVC6200f options.

Data Type: Bit String
0=Disable
1=Enable
Indicates which miscellaneous licensing options
are enabled.

Data Type: Uint8
Describes software revision information. This is
the revision of the firmware that is currently in
use.
*Initial value depends on revision of DVC6200f.

Data Type: Visible String
Describes software revision information.
The range of this parameter consists of 47.1
through 47.5 values, converted to text, and
linked together.
*Initial value depends on revision of DVC6200f

Data Type: Uint8
Describe electronic hardware revision
information.

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Table 4‐3. Resource Block Parameter Definitions (Continued)

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Electronics Serial Number
ELECTRONICS_SN

Factory Serial Number
FACTORY_SN

Field Serial Number
FIELD_SN

Detailed Status
DETAILED_STATUS

Time Since Reset
TIME_SINCE_RESET

Device ID
DEVICE ID

STBY_FIRMWARE_REV

STBY_FIRMWARE_REV_MAJOR 55.1 RO NA 0-255 *
STBY_FIRMWARE_REV_MINOR 55.2 RO NA 0-255 *
STBY_FIRMWARE_REV_BUILD 55.3 RO NA 0-255 *

STBY_IO_FIRMWARE_REV 55.4 RO NA 0-255 *

STBY_DIAG_CAL_REV 55.5 RO NA 0-255 *

STBY_FIRMWARE_REV_ALL 55.6 RO NA XX.XX.XX NA

FB_AVAILABLE



Index

Number

RO /

Mode Range

RW

49 RO NA NA Factory Set

50 RO NA NA spaces

51 RW NA Any String spaces

52 RO NA NA 0

53 RO NA NA 0

54 RO NA NA Device ID

55

Bits
0: AO
1: DO
2: AI

56 RO NA

3: DI
4: PID
5: ISEL
6: OS
7: MAI

Initial
Value

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Data Type: Visible String Electronics serial
number set by manufacturing.

Data Type: Visible String
Instrument serial number set by manufacturing.

Data Type: Visible String
Instrument serial number set in the field.

Data Type: Uint32
Not used

Number of seconds since the last time
DVC6200f was restarted. Restart due to power
up or restart command.

Data Type: Visible String
Unique 32 character ID used to identify the
device.

Data Type: Uint8
Describes firmware revision information. This is
the revision of the alternative firmware.
*Initial value depends on revision of firmware in
standby.

Data Type: Visible String
Describes firmware revision information.
*Initial value depends on revision of firmware in
standby. The range of this parameter consists of

55.1 through 55.5 values, converted to text, and
linked together.

Data Type: Bit String
0=disabled
1=enabled
Indicates which function blocks are included in
the device.

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View Lists

View lists allow the values of a set of parameters to be accessed at the same time. Views 1 and 2 contain operating
parameters and are defined by the Fieldbus Foundation. View 3 contains dynamic parameters and View 4 contains
static parameters with configuration and maintenance information. Views 3 and 4 are defined by the manufacturer.

Table 4‐4. Resource Block, View 1

Index Number Parameter

1 ST_REV

5.1 MODE_BLK.TARGET_MODE

5.2 MODE_BLK.ACTUAL_MODE

5.3 MODE_BLK.PERMITTED_MODE

5.4 MODE_BLK.NORMAL_MODE
6 BLOCK_ERR
7 RS_STATE

25 FREE_TIME
28 FAULT_STATE

37.1 ALARM_SUM.CURRENT

37.2 ALARM_SUM.UNACKNOWLEDGED

37.3 ALARM_SUM.UNREPORTED

37.4 ALARM_SUM.DISABLED

Table 4‐5. Resource Block, View 2

Index Number Parameter

1 ST_REV

14.1 GRANT_DENY.GRANT

14.2 GRANT_DENY.DENY
18 FEATURE_SEL
20 CYCLE_SEL
23 NV_CYCLE_T
24 FREE_SPACE
26 SHED_RCAS
27 SHED_ROUT
32 LIM_NOTIFY
33 CONFIRM_TIME
34 WRITE_LOCK

Table 4‐6. Resource Block, View 3

Index Number Parameter

1 ST_REV

5.1 MODE_BLK.TARGET_MODE

5.2 MODE_BLK.ACTUAL_MODE

5.3 MODE_BLK.PERMITTED_MODE

5.4 MODE_BLK.NORMAL_MODE
6 BLOCK_ERR
7 RS_STATE

25 FREE_TIME
28 FAULT_STATE

37.1 ALARM_SUM.CURRENT

37.2 ALARM_SUM.UNACKNOWLEDGED

37.3 ALARM_SUM.UNREPORTED

-continued-

Table 4‐6. Resource Block, View 3 (continued)

Index Number Parameter

37.4 ALARM_SUM.DISABLED
44 FB_OPTIONS
52 DETAILED_STATUS
53 TIME_SINCE_RESET
54 DEVICE_ID

Table 4‐7. Resource Block, View 4

Index

Number

1 ST_REV
3 STRATEGY

4 ALERT_KEY
10 MANUFAC_ID
11 DEV_TYPE
12 DEV_REV
13 DD_REV
15 HARD_TYPES
17 FEATURES
19 CYCLE_TYPE
21 MIN_CYCLE_T
22 MEMORY_SIZE
31 MAX_NOTIFY
38 ACK_OPTION
39 WRITE_PRI
41 ITK_VER
42 DISTRIBUTOR
43 DEV_STRING
45 DIAG_OPTIONS
46 MISC_OPTIONS

47.1 FIRMWARE_REVISION.FIRMWARE_REV_MAJOR

47.2 FIRMWARE_REVISION.FIRMWARE_REV_MINOR

47.3 FIRMWARE_REVISION.FIRMWARE_REV_BUILD

47.4 FIRMWARE_REVISION.IO_FIRMWARE_REV

47.5 FIRMWARE_REVISION.DIAG_CAL_REV

47.6 FIRMWARE_REVISION.FIRMWARE_REV_ALL
48 HARDWARE_REV
49 ELECTRONICS_SN
50 FACTORY_SN
51 FIELD_SN

55.1 STBY_FIRMWARE_REV.STBY_FIRMWARE_REV_MAJOR

55.2 STBY_FIRMWARE_REV.STBY_FIRMWARE_REV_MINOR

55.3 STBY_FIRMWARE_REV.STBY_FIRMWARE_REV_BUILD

55.4 STBY_FIRMWARE_REV.STBY_IO_FIRMWARE_REV

55.5 STBY_FIRMWARE_REV.STBY_DIAG_CAL_REV

55.6 STBY_FIRMWARE_REV.STBY_FIRMWARE_REV_ALL

Parameter

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Transducer Block

Overview

The transducer block accepts a signal from an output block as a set point to position a valve using a pneumatic
actuator. Input to the transducer block is in percent. Closed is 0%, and open is 100%. The transducer block contains
setup and calibration information and can be tuned to closely match the actuator. Input characterization permits
modifying the overall characteristic of the instrument‐actuator‐valve combination in order to modify the installed gain
characteristic of the loop. The transducer block can also be used to perform instrument and valve diagnostics and
trigger performance alerts.

The following procedures address only the key transducer block parameters; however, all transducer block parameters
are listed in table 4‐14.

Detailed Setup

Note

To setup and calibrate the instrument, the transducer block Mode must be Manual and the Protection must be None.

Transducer Block Mode

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Transducer Block Mode

Modes

The transducer block can be in one of three modes (MODE_BLK [5]):

 Automatic (Auto)— This is the normal mode for this block. When the transducer block is in the auto mode, it accepts
the output from the AO or DO block as a set point and outputs a drive signal to the I/P converter based upon this set
point.

 Out of Service (OOS)— Placing the transducer block in Out of Service mode changes the output to the zero power
(no I/P drive) condition.

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 Manual (MAN)— Placing the transducer block in Manual will hold the value at the current setpoint (FINAL_VALUE

[13]). The transducer block will not accept changes from the AO or DO blocks. This mode is required to change some
parameters and to run some diagnostics.

Protection

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Protection

To configure any parameters in the digital valve controller Write Lock (WRITE_LOCK [34]), in the resource block, must
be set to Unlocked (refer to page 21). In addition, protection is provided for various transducer block parameters, as

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indicated in the Protect Category column of table 4‐14, to prevent inadvertently overwriting key data by the host
system or user.

 All— will protect all transducer block Parameters.

 Setup and Calibration— will protect only Setup and Calibration transducer block parameters.

 Calibration— will protect only Calibration transducer block parameters.

 None— will not protect any transducer block parameters.

Note

The Device Setup Auto Travel and Manual Travel methods automatically change transducer block protection for the user.

See table 4‐14 for individual parameter details.

Response Control

Travel Tuning

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Response Control > Travel Tuning

WARNING

Changes to the tuning set may cause the valve/actuator assembly to stroke. To avoid personal injury or property damage
caused by moving parts, keep hands, tools, and other objects away from the valve/actuator assembly.

 Travel Tuning Set—There are eleven Travel Tuning Sets (TVL_TUNING_SET [42.10]) to choose from. Each tuning set

provides a preselected value for the digital valve controller gain settings.

Tuning set C provides the slowest response and M provides the fastest response. Table 4‐8 lists the proportional gain,
velocity gain and minor loop feedback gain values for preselected tuning sets.

In addition, you can specify Expert tuning and individually set the proportional gain, velocity gain, and minor loop
feedback gain. Individually setting or changing any tuning parameter or running the Performance Tuner or
Stabilize/Optimize will automatically change the tuning set to X (expert).

Table 4‐8. Gain Values for Preselected Travel Tuning Sets

Tuning Set Travel Proportional Gain Travel Velocity Gain Travel Minor Loop Feedback Gain

C
D
E
F
G

H

I

J
K
L

M

X (Expert) User Adjusted User Adjusted User Adjusted

4.4

4.8

5.5

6.2

7.2

8.4

9.7

11.3

13.1

15.5

18.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.1

3.6

4.2

4.8

5.6

6.0

6.0

6.0

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35
35
35
34

31
27
23
18
12
12

Note

Use Expert tuning if standard tuning has not achieved the desired results.

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Stabilize/Optimize may be used to achieve the desired results more rapidly than Expert tuning.

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Table 3‐2 provides tuning set selection guidelines for Fisher and Baumann actuators. These tuning sets are
recommended starting points. After you finish setting up and calibrating the instrument, you may have to select either
a higher or lower tuning set to get the desired response.

For an actuator not listed in table 3‐2, you can estimate a starting tuning set by calculating the casing or cylinder
volume. Then, find an actuator in table 3‐2 with the closest equivalent volume and use the tuning set suggested for
that actuator.

 Travel Proportional Gain—Travel Proportional Gain (SERVO_GAIN [18]) is the proportional gain for the travel control

tuning set. Changing this parameter will also change the tuning set to Expert.

 Travel Velocity Gain—Travel Velocity Gain (SERVO_RATE [20]) is the velocity gain for the travel control tuning set.

Changing this parameter will also change the tuning set to Expert.

 Travel MLFB Gain—Travel MLFB Gain (TVL_MLFB_GAIN [44.5]) is the minor loop feedback gain for the travel control

tuning set. Changing this parameter will also change the tuning set to Expert.

 Travel Integral Enable—Travel Integral Enable (TVL_INTEG_ENABLE [44.1]) is used to enable the integral setting to

improve static performance by correcting for error that exists between the travel target and actual travel.

 Travel Integral Gain—Travel Integral Gain (SERVO_RESET [19]) (also called reset) is the ratio of the change in output

to the change in input, based on the control action in which the output is proportional to the time integral of the
input.

 Travel Integral Dead Zone—Travel Integral Dead Zone (TVL_INTEG_DEADZ [44.4]) is a window around the Primary

Setpoint in which the integral action is disabled. The dead band is configurable from 0 to 2%.

 Travel Integral Limit Hi—Travel Integral Limit Hi (TVL_INTEG_LIM_HI [44.2]) provides an upper limit to the integrator

output. The high limit is configurable from 0 to 100% of the I/P drive signal.

 Travel Integral Limit Lo—The Travel Integral Limit Lo (TVL_INTEG_LIM_LO [44.3]) provides a lower limit to the

integrator output. The low limit is configurable from -100 to 0% of the I/P drive signal.

 Performance Tuner

WARNING

During performance tuning the valve may move, causing process fluid or pressure to be released. To avoid personal injury
and property damage caused by the release of process fluid or pressure, isolate the valve from the process and equalize
pressure on both sides of the valve or bleed off the process fluid.

Performance Tuner is used to determine digital valve controller tuning. It will move the valve slightly and monitor the
effects of small tuning changes until an optimum control response is achieved. Because the Performance Tuner can
detect internal instabilities before they become apparent in the travel response, it can generally optimize tuning more
effectively than manual tuning.

 Stabilize/Optimize

WARNING

During Stabilize/Optimize the valve may move, causing process fluid or pressure to be released. To avoid personal injury
and property damage caused by the release of process fluid or pressure, isolate the valve from the process and equalize
pressure on both sides of the valve or bleed off the process fluid.

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If after completing initial setup and calibration the valve cycles or overshoots, or is sluggish, you can improve
operation by running Stabilize/Optimize.

Stabilize/Optimize is included with the device description (DD) firmware. Stabilize/Optimize is accessible from the
transducer block and permits changing the transducer block set point a small amount to see if the valve is unstable or
unresponsive. If valve response is unsatisfactory, the method permits adjusting the digital valve controller tuning to
improve response.

If the valve is unstable, select Decrease Response to stabilize valve operation. This selects the next lower tuning set
(e.g., F to E). If the valve response is sluggish, select Increase Response to make the valve more responsive. This selects
the next higher tuning set (e.g., F to G).

If after selecting Decrease Response or Increase Response the valve travel overshoot is excessive, Increase Damping or

Decrease Damping can be used to select a damping value not represented in a predefined tuning set. Select Decrease
Damping to select a damping value that allows more overshoot. Select Increase Damping to select a damping value that

will decrease the overshoot.

When valve operation is satisfactory, select Exit. Before exiting, you are asked if you want to return the transducer
block mode to Auto. Select Yes to change the transducer block mode to Auto. Select No to leave the transducer block
in its current mode.

Pressure Tuning

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Response Control > Pressure Tuning

WARNING

Changes to the tuning set may cause the valve/actuator assembly to stroke. To avoid personal injury or property damage
caused by moving parts, keep hands, tools, and other objects away from the valve/actuator assembly.

 Pressure Tuning Set

There are twelve Pressure Tuning Sets (PRESS_TUNING_SET [42.11]) to choose from. Each tuning set provides a
preselected value for the digital valve controller gain settings.

Tuning set C provides the slowest response and M provides the fastest response. Tuning set B is appropriate for
controlling a pneumatic positioner. Table 4‐9 lists the proportional gain, pressure integrator gain and minor loop
feedback gain values for preselected tuning sets.

In addition, you can specify Expert tuning and individually set the pressure proportional gain, pressure integrator gain,
and pressure minor loop feedback gain. Individually setting or changing any tuning parameter will automatically
change the tuning set to X (expert).

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Table 4‐9. Gain Values for Preselected Pressure Tuning Sets

Tuning Set Pressure Proportional Gain Pressure Integrator Gain Pressure Minor Loop Feedback Gain

B
C
D
E
F
G

H

I

J
K
L

M

X (Expert) User Adjusted User Adjusted User Adjusted

Note

Use Expert tuning only if standard tuning has not achieved the desired results.

Stabilize/Optimize may be used to achieve the desired results more rapidly than Expert tuning.

0.5

2.2

2.4

2.8

3.1

3.6

4.2

4.8

5.6

6.6

7.8

9.0

0.3

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

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35
35
35
35
34

31
27
23
18
12
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 Pressure Proportional Gain—Pressure Proportional Gain (PRESS_PROP_GAIN [47.3]) is the proportional gain for the

pressure control tuning set. Changing this parameter will also change the tuning set to Expert.

 Pressure MLFB Gain—Pressure MLFB Gain (PRESS_MLFB_GAIN [47.11]) is the minor loop feedback gain for the

pressure control tuning set. Changing this parameter will also change the tuning set to Expert.

 Pressure Integral Gain—Pressure Integral Gain (PRESS_INTEG_GAIN [47.4]) (also called reset) is the ratio of the

change in output to the change in input, based on the control action in which the output is proportional to the time
integral of the input. Changing this parameter will also change the tuning set to Expert.

 Pressure Integral Dead Zone—Pressure Integral Dead Zone (PRESS_INTEG_DEADZ [47.6]) is a window around the

Primary Setpoint in which the integral action is disabled. The dead band is configurable from 0 to 2%.

 Pressure Integral Limit Hi—Pressure Integral Limit Hi (PRESS_INTEG_HI_LIM [47.7]) provides an upper limit to the

integrator output. The high limit is configurable from 0 to 100% of the I/P drive signal.

 Pressure Integral Limit Lo—Pressure Integral Limit Lo (PRESS_INTEG_LO_LIM [47.8]) provides a lower limit to the

integrator output. The low limit is configurable from -100 to 0% of the I/P drive signal.

Travel Pressure Control

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Response Control > Travel Pressure Control

 Travel/Pressure State—Travel/Pressure State (TVL_PRESS.STATE [41.2]) indicates if the instrument is being used for

travel control (position control) or as an I/P (pressure control)

 Travel/Pressure Select

CAUTION

When using Pressure Fallback Manual Recovery or Pressure Fallback Auto Recovery, the valve travel has the potential of
moving rapidly causing potential process instability when returning to Travel Control.

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Note

Travel / Pressure Select must be set to Travel for double acting actuators.

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Travel / Pressure Select (TVL_PRESS_SELECT [41.1]) determines if the instrument is setup for position or pressure
control. Select Travel, Pressure, Travel with Pressure Fallback/Auto recovery or Travel with Pressure Fallback/Manual
Recovery. If the travel sensor fails, and Travel with Pressure Fallback/Auto Recovery is selected, it will return to travel
control when the travel sensor starts working again. Travel with Pressure Fallback/Manual recovery will stay in pressure
control until Travel Pressure Select is changed to Travel or Travel with Pressure Fallback/Auto recovery. It is not
necessary to enable the Travel Sensor Alert for Pressure Fallback to occur.

 Travel Deviation Pressure Fallback—Travel Deviation Pressure Fallback occurs when the instrument detects that the

travel sensor is outside of its normal range of operation or that a gross deviation exists between set point and actual
travel. It switches to Pressure Control and no longer uses the travel sensor to position the valve.

 Travel Cutoff Hi—Travel Cutoff Hi (FINAL_VALUE_CUTOFF_HI [15]) defines the high cutoff point for the travel in

percent (%) of pre‐characterized setpoint. Above this cutoff, the travel target is set to 123.0% of the ranged travel.
Travel Cutoff Hi is deactivated by setting it to 125.0%.

 Travel Cutoff Lo—Travel Cutoff Lo (FINAL_VALUE_CUTOFF_LO [16]) defines the low cutoff point for the travel in

percent (%) of pre‐characterized setpoint. Below this cutoff, the travel target is set to -23%. A Travel Cutoff Lo of

0.5% is recommended to help ensure maximum shutoff seat loading. Travel Cutoff Lo is deactivated by setting it to

-25.0%

 Pressure Cutoff Open—Pressure Cutoff Open (PRESS_CUTOFF_HI [47.1]) defines the high cutoff point for the

pressure in percent (%) of pre‐characterized setpoint. Above this cutoff, the pressure target is set to 123.0%. A
Pressure Cutoff Open of 99.5% is recommended to ensure valve goes fully open. Pressure Cutoff Hi is deactivated by
setting it 125%.

 Pressure Cutoff Closed—Pressure Cutoff Closed (PRESS_CUTOFF_LO [47.2]) defines the low cutoff point for the

pressure in percent (%) of pre‐characterized setpoint. Below this cutoff, the pressure target is set to -23%. A Pressure
Cutoff Closed of 0.5% is recommended to help ensure maximum shutoff seat loading. Pressure Cutoff Closed is
deactivated by setting it to -25.0%

 Pressure Range Hi—Pressure Range Hi (PRESS_RANGE_HI [42.7]) is the high end of output pressure range. Enter the

pressure that corresponds with 100% valve travel when Zero Power Condition is closed, or 0% valve travel when
Zero Power Condition is open. This pressure must be greater than the Pressure Range Lo.

 Pressure Range Lo—Pressure Range Lo (PRESS_RANGE_LO [42.8]) is the low end of the output pressure range. Enter

the pressure that corresponds to 0% valve travel when Zero Power Condition is closed, or 100% valve travel when
Zero Power Condition is open. The pressure must be less than the Pressure Range Hi.

Input Characterization

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Response Control > Input Characterization

Input Characterization (INPUT_CHAR [50]) defines the relationship between the travel target and the setpoint
received from the output block. Travel target is the output from the characterization function.

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Custom Characterization Table

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Response Control > Custom Characterization Table

You can select from the three fixed input characteristics shown in figure 4‐1 or you can select a custom characteristic.
Figure 4‐1 shows the relationship between the travel target and travel set point for the fixed input characteristics.

You can specify 21 points on a custom characteristic curve. Each point defines a travel target, in % of ranged travel, for
a corresponding set point, in % of ranged set point. Set point values range from -25.0% to 125%. Before modification,
the custom characteristic is linear. You cannot modify
[50]) is set to custom.

Figure 4‐1. Travel Target Versus Ranged Set Point, for Various Input Characteristics (Zero Power Condition = Closed)

the custom points if the Input Characterization (INPUT_CHAR

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0

-25

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Outblock Selection

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Response Control > Outblock Selection

Outblock Selection (OUTBLOCK_SEL [96]) defines which output function block will control the setpoint of the valve.
The output block that is not

selected will shed its mode to reflect that it does not have control of the valve.

Alerts

The DVC6200f provides two levels of alerts; Instrument alerts and PlantWeb alerts.

Instrument Alert Conditions

Instrument Alert Conditions, when enabled, detect many operational and performance issues that may be of interest.
To view these alerts, the user must open the appropriate status screen on a host such as DeltaV, ValveLink software or
a Field Communicator.

PlantWeb Alerts

Some instrument alert conditions can also be used to trigger PlantWeb alerts that will be reported in Failed,
Maintenance or Advisory categories, as configured by the user. PlantWeb alerts, when enabled, can participate in the
DeltaV alarm interface tools such as the alarm banner, alarm list and alarm summary.

When a PlantWeb alert occurs, the DVC6200f sends an event notification and waits a specified period of time for an
acknowledgment to be received. This occurs even if the condition that caused the alert no longer exists. If the
acknowledgment is not received within the pre‐specified time‐out period, the event notification is retransmitted. This
reduces the possibility of alert messages getting lost.

PlantWeb alerts are mode‐based. Refer to table C‐1 for details.

Note

Additional details on setting up and using PlantWeb Alerts can be found in Appendix C of this manual.

Electronics Alerts

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Alerts > Elect Alerts

Drive Current

 Drive Current—Drive Current (DRIVE_CURRENT [54]) displays the measured Drive Current actually flowing through

the I/P converter in percent of maximum drive.

 Drive Current Alert—This alert is active when the difference between the expected Drive Current and the actual

Drive Current has exceeded the Drive Current Alert Time.

 Drive Current Alert Enable—When enabled Drive Current Alert Enable activates the Drive Current Alert.

 Drive Current Shutdown—The Shutdown Trigger (SHUTDOWN_TRIGGER [76.1]) permits enabling or disabling Self

Test Shutdown for the Drive Current alert. When enabled, and the alert condition is present, the transducer Actual

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mode is placed Out of Service. The instrument will attempt to drive the valve to the Zero Power Condition and will
no longer execute transducer control function.

 Drive Current Manual Recovery—Shutdown Recovery (SHUTDOWN_RECOVERY [76.2]) permits enabling or

disabling Automatic recovery from Self Test Shutdown. When enabled, the transducer block will return to Target
mode when Drive Current Shutdown clears. If not enabled, the transducer block will remain Out of Service until
power is removed and restored or the user changes the transducer block target mode to Manual or Auto. In any
case, the target mode will remain Out of Service, if the condition that caused the shutdown remains or until the
shutdown trigger is disabled.

 Drive Current Alert Point—The Drive Current Alert Point (DRIVE_CURRENT_ALRT_PT [76.4]) is when the absolute

difference between the Drive Current and Drive Signal exceeds the set threshold for greater than the Drive Current
Alert Time.

 Drive Current Alert Time—The Drive Current Alert Time (DRIVE_CURRENT_TIME [76.5]) is the maximum time that

the Drive Current Alert Point can be exceeded before the Drive Current Alert is active.

Drive Signal

 Drive Signal—The Drive Signal (DRIVE_SIGNAL [53]) displays the commanded Drive Signal being sent to the I/P

converter as a percentage of the maximum drive.

 Drive Signal Alert

The Drive Signal Alert is active if one of the following conditions exist:

Where Zero Power Condition is defined as closed:

Drive Signal < 10% and Calibrated Travel > 3%

Drive Signal > 90% and Calibrated Travel < 97%

Where Zero Power Condition is defined as open:

Drive Signal < 10% and Calibrated Travel < 97%

Drive Signal > 90% and Calibrated Travel > 3%

 Drive Signal Alert Enable—When enabled Drive Signal Alert Enable activates the Drive Signal Alert.

Processor Impaired

 Program Memory Alert—This alert is active if a pending Flash or NVM failure is present.

 Program Memory Alert Enable—When enabled Program Memory Alert Enable activates the Program Memory Alert.

 Program Memory Shutdown—The Shutdown Trigger (SHUTDOWN_TRIGGER [76.1]) permits enabling or disabling

Self Test Shutdown. When enabled, and the Program Memory Alert is active, the transducer Actual mode is placed
out of service. The instrument will attempt to drive the valve to the zero power condition and will no longer execute
transducer control function.

 Program Memory Manual Recovery—Shutdown Recovery (SHUTDOWN_RECOVERY [76.2]) permits enabling or

disabling Automatic recovery from Self Test Shutdown. When enabled, the transducer block will return to Target
mode when the condition that caused Program Memory Shutdown clears. If not enabled, the transducer block will

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remain Out of Service until power is removed and restored or the user changes the transducer block target mode to
Manual or Auto. In any case, the target mode will remain Out of Service, if the condition that caused the shutdown
remains or until the shutdown trigger is disabled.

 Static Memory Alert—This alert is active if a failure occurs in the FRAM memory where the static parameters are

stored.

 Static Memory Alert Enable—When enabled Static Memory Alert Enable activates the Static Memory Alert.

 Static Memory Shutdown—The Shutdown Trigger (SHUTDOWN_TRIGGER [76.1]) permits enabling or disabling Self

Test Shutdown. When enabled, and the Static Memory Alert is active, the transducer Actual mode is placed out of
service. The instrument will attempt to drive the valve to the zero power condition and will no longer execute
transducer control function.

 Static Memory Manual Recovery—Shutdown Recovery (SHUTDOWN_RECOVERY [76.2]) permits enabling or

disabling Automatic recovery from Self Test Shutdown. When enabled, the transducer block will return to Target
mode when the condition that caused Static Memory Shutdown clears. If not enabled, the transducer block will
remain Out of Service until power is removed and restored or the user changes the transducer block target mode to
Manual or Auto. In any case, the target mode will remain Out of Service, if the condition that caused the shutdown
remains or until the shutdown trigger is disabled.

 Processor Alert—This alert is active if a failure occurs in the main processor.

 Processor Alert Enable—When enabled Processor Alert Enable activates the Processor Alert.

 I/O Processor Alert—This alert is active if a failure occurs in the I/O processor.

 I/O Processor Shutdown—The Shutdown Trigger (SHUTDOWN_TRIGGER [76.1]) permits enabling or disabling Self

Test Shutdown. When enabled, and the I/O Processor Alert is active, the transducer Actual mode is placed out of
service. The instrument will attempt to drive the valve to the zero power condition and will no longer execute
transducer control function.

 I/O Processor Man Recovery—Shutdown Recovery (SHUTDOWN_RECOVERY [76.2]) permits enabling or disabling

Automatic recovery from Self Test Shutdown. When enabled, the transducer block will return to Target mode when
the condition that caused I/O Processor Shutdown clears. If not enabled, the transducer block will remain Out of
Service until power is removed and restored or the user changes the transducer block target mode to Manual or
Auto. In any case, the target mode will remain Out of Service, if the condition that caused the shutdown remains or
until the shutdown trigger is disabled.

Configuration Alerts

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Alerts > Configuration Alerts

Output Block Timeout

 Output Block Timeout Alert—This alert is active if the analog or discrete output block has not executed for longer

than the configured timeout.

 Output Block Timeout Alert Enable—When enabled Output Block Timeout Alert Enable activates the Output Block

Timeout Alert.

 Output Block Timeout Shutdown—The Shutdown Trigger (SHUTDOWN_TRIGGER [76.1]) permits enabling or

disabling Self Test Shutdown. When enabled, and the Output Block Timeout Alert is active, the transducer Actual

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mode is placed out of service. The instrument will attempt to drive the valve to the zero power condition and will no
longer execute transducer control function.

 Output Block Timeout Manual Recovery—Shutdown Recovery (SHUTDOWN_RECOVERY [76.2]) permits enabling or

disabling Manual recovery from Self Test Shutdown. When enabled, the transducer block will return to Target mode
when the condition that caused Output Block Timeout Shutdown clears. If not enabled, the transducer block will
remain Out of Service until power is removed and restored or the user changes the transducer block target mode to
Manual or Auto. In any case, the target mode will remain Out of Service if the condition that caused the shutdown
remains or until the shutdown trigger is disabled.

 Output Block Timeout—The Output Block Timeout (OUTPUT_BLK_TIMEOUT [76.3]) is the maximum time between

updates from the AO or DO block to the transducer block setpoint.

Blocks Set to Default

 Blocks Set to Defaults Alert—This alert is active if the resource block has undergone Restart with Defaults. This will

stay active until the transducer block is changed from Out of Service.

 Blocks Set to Defaults Alert Enable—When enabled Blocks Set to Defaults Alert Enable activates the Blocks Set to

Default Alert.

Alert Key

The Alert Key (ALERT_KEY [4]) is the identification number of the plant unit. Devices in a loop or plant section can be
assigned with a common alert key to aid the operator in determining location of alerts.

Sensor Alerts

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Alerts > Sensor Alerts

Travel Sensor

 Travel Sensor Alert—This alert is active if the Travel Sensor reading is outside the functional range, or the sensor

becomes disconnected.

 Travel Sensor Alert Enable—When enabled Travel Sensor Alert Enable activates the Travel Sensor Alert.

 Travel Sensor Shutdown—The Shutdown Trigger (SHUTDOWN_TRIGGER [76.1]) permits enabling or disabling Self

Test Shutdown. When enabled, and the Travel Sensor alert is active, the transducer Actual mode is placed out of
service. The instrument will attempt to drive the valve to the zero power condition and will no longer execute
transducer control function.

 Travel Sensor Manual Recovery—Shutdown Recovery (SHUTDOWN_RECOVERY [76.2]) permits enabling or

disabling Manual recovery from Self Test Shutdown. When not enabled, the transducer block will return to Target
mode when Travel Sensor Shutdown clears. If enabled, the transducer block will remain Out of Service until power is
removed and restored or the user changes the transducer block target mode to Manual or Auto. In any case, the
target mode will remain Out of Service, if the condition that caused the shutdown remains or until the shutdown
trigger is disabled.

Pressure Sensors

 Pressure A Sensor Alert—This alert is active if the Port A Pressure Sensor reading is outside the functional range.

 Pressure A Sensor Alert Enable—When enabled Pressure A Sensor Alert Enable activates the Pressure A Sensor Alert.

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 Pressure A Sensor Shutdown—The Shutdown Trigger (SHUTDOWN_TRIGGER [76.1]) permits enabling or disabling

Self Test Shutdown. When enabled, and the Port A Pressure Sensor Alert is active, the transducer Actual mode is
placed out of service. The instrument will attempt to drive the valve to the zero power condition and will no longer
execute transducer control function.

 Pressure A Sensor Manual Recovery—Shutdown Recovery (SHUTDOWN_RECOVERY [76.2]) permits enabling or

disabling Manual recovery from Self Test Shutdown. When not enabled, the transducer block will return to Target
mode when Pressure A Sensor Shutdown clears. If enabled, the transducer block will remain Out of Service until
power is removed and restored or the user changes the transducer block target mode to Manual or Auto. In any
case, the target mode will remain Out of Service, if the condition that caused the shutdown remains or until the
shutdown trigger is disabled.

 Pressure B Sensor Alert—This alert is active if the Port B Pressure Sensor reading is outside the functional range.

 Pressure B Sensor Alert Enable—When enabled Pressure B Sensor Alert Enable activates Pressure B Sensor Alert.

 Supply Pressure Sensor Alert—This alert is active if the Supply Pressure Sensor reading is outside the functional

range.

 Supply Pressure Sensor Alert Enable—When enabled Supply Pressure Sensor Alert Enable activates the Supply

Pressure Sensor Alert.

Pressure Fallback

 Pressure Fallback Alert—This alert is active if a travel sensor failure or a gross travel deviation has resulted in fallback

to pressure control.

 Pressure Fallback Alert Enable—When enabled Pressure Fallback Alert Enable activates the Pressure Fallback Alert.

Temperature Sensor

 Temperature Sensor Alert—This alert is active if the Temperature Sensor reading is outside the functional range.

 Temperature Sensor Alert Enable—When enabled Temperature Sensor Alert Enable activates the Temperature

Sensor Alert.

Environment Alerts

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Alerts > Environment Alerts

Supply Pressure

 Supply—Supply (SUPPLY_PRESSURE.VALUE [35.2]) displays the instrument supply pressure in kPa, bar, or psi.

 Supply Pressure Hi Alert—This alert is active when the supply pressure exceeds the Supply Pressure Hi Alert Point.

 Supply Pressure Hi Alert Enable—When enabled Supply Pressure Hi Alert Enable activates Supply Pressure Hi Alert.

 Supply Pressure Hi Alert Point—The Supply Pressure Hi Alert is active when supply pressure exceeds the Supply

Pressure Hi Alert Point (SUP_PRES_HI_ALRT_PT [76.8]).

 Supply Pressure Lo Alert—This alert is active when the supply pressure is lower than the Supply Pressure Lo Alert

Point.

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 Supply Pressure Lo Alert Enable—When enabled Supply Pressure Lo Alert Enable activates Supply Pressure Lo Alert.

 Supply Pressure Lo Alert Point—Supply Pressure Lo Alert Point (SUP_PRES_LO_ALRT_PT [76.9]). When the supply

pressure falls below the supply pressure alert point, the supply pressure alert is active. To disable the supply
pressure alert, set Supply Pressure Alert Point to zero.

Temperature Limit

 Temperature—Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. The temperature (TEMPERATURE [48]) is measured from a sensor

mounted on the digital valve controller's printed wiring board.

 Temperature Hi Alert—This alert is active if the temperature is greater than the Temperature Hi Alert Point.

 Temperature Hi Alert Enable—When enabled Temperature Hi Alert Enable activates the Temperature Hi Alert.

 Temperature Hi Alert Point—The Temperature Hi Alert is active when the instrument temperature exceeds the

Temperature Hi Alert Point (TEMP_HI_ALRT_PT [76.6]).

 Temperature Lo Alert—This alert is active if the temperature is lower than the Temperature Lo Alert Point.

 Temperature Lo Alert Enable—When enabled Temperature Lo Alert Enable activates the Temperature Lo Alert.

 Temperature Lo Alert Point—The Temperature Lo Alert is active when the instrument temperature is lower than the

Temperature Lo Alert Point (TEMP_LO_ALRT_PT [76.7]).

Travel Alerts

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Alerts > Travel Alerts

Note

The alerts contained in this section are valid for both travel and pressure control.

Travel Target

Travel target is the output from the characterization function.

Travel

Travel (TRAVEL.VALUE [34.2]) displays the actual position of the valve in percent (%) of calibrated travel.

Travel Deviation

 Travel Deviation—Travel Deviation (TRAVEL_DEVIATION [52]) displays the absolute difference in percent between

Travel Target and Actual Travel.

 Travel Deviation Alert—This alert is active if the Travel deviation exceeds the Travel Deviation Alert Point by more

than the Travel Deviation Time.

 Travel Deviation Alert Enable—When enabled Travel Deviation Alert Enable actives the Travel Deviation Alert.

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 Travel Deviation Alert Point—The Travel Deviation Alert Point (TVL_DEV_ALRT_PT [77.1]) is the alert point for the

difference, expressed in percent (%), between the travel target and the actual travel. When the difference exceeds
the alert point for more than the Travel Deviation Time, the Travel Deviation Alert is set.

 Travel Deviation Time—Travel Deviation Time (TVL_DEV_TIME [77.2]) is the time, in seconds, that the travel

deviation must exceed the Travel Deviation Alert Point before the alert is set.

 Travel Deviation Deadband—Travel Deviation Deadband (TVL_DEV_DB [77.3]) is the travel in percent threshold (%)

of ranged travel required to clear a Travel Deviation alert, once it has been set. See figure 4‐2.

Figure 4‐2. Travel Hi Alert Deadband

ALERT IS SET

TRAVEL ALERT
HIGH POINT

TRAVEL ALERT
DEADBAND

ALERT IS CLEARED

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 Travel Hi Hi Alert—This alert is active if the Travel exceeds the Travel Hi Hi Alert point.

 Travel Hi Hi Alert Enable—When enabled Travel Hi Hi Alert Enable activates the Travel Hi Hi Alert.

 Travel Hi Hi Alert Point—Travel Hi Hi Alert Point (TVL_HI_HI_ALRT_PT [77.18]) is the value of the travel, in percent

(%) of ranged travel, which, when exceeded, sets the Travel Alert Hi Hi alert.

 Travel Hi Hi Deadband—Travel Hi Hi Deadband (TVL_HI_HI_DB [77.19]) is the travel, in percent (%) of ranged travel,

required to clear a Travel Hi Hi alert, once it has been set. See figure 4‐2.

 Travel Lo Lo Alert—This alert is active if the Travel is lower than the Travel Lo Lo Alert point.

 Travel Lo Lo Alert Enable—When enabled Travel Lo Lo Alert Enable activates the Travel Lo Lo Alert.

 Travel Lo Lo Alert Point—The Travel Lo Lo alert is set when the value of the travel, in percent (%) of ranged travel,

goes below the Travel Lo Lo Alert Point (TVL_LO_LO_ALRT_PT [77.12]).

 Travel Lo Lo Deadband—Travel Lo Lo Deadband (TVL_LO_LO_DB [77.13]) is the travel, in percent (%) of ranged

travel, required to clear a Travel Lo Lo alert once it has been set. See figure 4‐3.

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Figure 4‐3. Travel Lo Alert Deadband

ALERT IS CLEARED

TRAVEL ALERT
DEADBAND

TRAVEL ALERT

ALERT IS SET

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LO POINT

Travel Hi/Lo

 Travel Hi Alert—This alert is active if the Travel exceeds the Travel Hi Alert point.

 Travel Hi Alert Enable—When enabled Travel Hi Alert Enable activates the Travel Hi Alert.

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 Travel Hi Alert Point—Travel Hi Alert is set if the ranged travel rises above the Travel Hi Alert Point (TVL_HI_ALRT_PT

[77.16]). Once the alert is set, the ranged travel must fall below the alert high point set by the Travel Hi Deadband
before the alert is cleared. See figure 4‐2.

 Travel Hi Deadband—Travel Hi Deadband (TVL_HI_DB [77.17]) is the travel, in percent (%) of ranged travel, required

to clear a Travel Hi Alert, once it has been set. See figure 4‐2.

 Travel Lo Alert—This alert is active if the Travel is lower than the Travel Lo Alert point.

 Travel Lo Alert Enable—When enabled Travel Lo Alert Enable activates the Travel Lo alert.

 Travel Lo Alert Point—The Travel Alert Lo alert is set when the value of the travel, in percent (%) of ranged travel,

goes below the Travel Lo Alert Point (TVL_LO_ALRT_PT [77.14]).

 Travel Lo Deadband—Travel Lo Deadband (TVL_LO_DB [77.15]) is the travel, in percent (%) of ranged travel,

required to clear a travel lo alert, once it has been set. See figure 4‐3.

Proximity Alerts

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Alerts > Prox Alerts

Note

See page 179 for additional details on using Proximity detection.

Travel

Travel displays the actual position of the valve in percent (%) of calibrated travel.

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Travel Open

 Travel Open Alert—This alert is active if the Travel is greater than the Travel Open Alert Point.

 Travel Open Alert Enable—When enabled Travel Open Alert Enable activates the Travel Open Alert.

 Travel Open Alert Point—Travel Open Alert Point (TVL_OPEN_ALRT_PT [77.8]) is the value of the travel in percent

(%) or ranged travel, which, when exceeded, sets the Travel Open Alert.

 Travel Open Deadband—Travel Open Deadband (TVL_OPEN_DB [77.9]) is the travel in percent (%) of ranged travel

required to clear a Travel Open alert, once it has been set.

Travel Closed

This alert is active if the Travel is lower than the Travel Closed Alert Point.

 Travel Closed Alert—This alert is active is the Travel goes below the Travel Closed Alert Point.

 Travel Closed Alert Enable—When enabled Travel Closed Alert Enable activates the Travel Closed Alert.

 Travel Closed Alert Point—The Travel Closed Alert is set when the value of the travel, in percent (%) of ranged travel,

goes below the Travel Closed Alert Point (TVL_CLOSED_ALRT_PT [77.10]).

 Travel Closed Deadband—Travel Closed Deadband (TVL_CLOSED_DB [77.11]) is the travel in percent (%) of ranged

travel required to clear a Travel Closed alert, once it has been set.

Proximity

 Proximity Hi Hi Alert—This alert is active if the Travel is within the detection band set by the Travel Hi Hi Alert Point

and the Travel Hi Hi Deadband.

 Proximity Hi Hi Alert Enable—When enabled Proximity Hi Hi Alert Enable activates the Proximity Hi Hi Alert.

 Proximity Hi Alert—This alert is active if the Travel is within the detection band set by the Travel Hi Alert Point and

the Travel Hi Deadband.

 Proximity Hi Alert Enable—When enabled Proximity Hi Alert Enable activates the Proximity Hi Alert.

 Proximity Lo Alert—This alert is active if the Travel is within the detection band set by the Travel Lo Alert Point and

the Travel Lo Deadband.

 Proximity Lo Alert Enable—When enabled Proximity Lo Alert Enable activates the Proximity Lo Alert.

 Proximity Lo Lo Alert—This alert is active if the Travel is within the detection band set by the Travel Lo Lo Alert Point

and the Travel Lo Lo Deadband.

 Proximity Lo Lo Alert Enable—When enabled Proximity Lo Lo Alert Enable activates the Proximity Lo Lo Alert.

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Travel History Alerts

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Alerts > Travel History Alerts

Cycle Counter

 Cycle Counter—The Cycle Counter (CYCLE_COUNT [73]) records the number of times the travel changes direction.

The change in direction must occur after the deadband has been exceeded before it can be counted as a cycle. See
figure 4‐4. You can reset the Cycle Counter by configuring it as zero.

Figure 4‐4. Cycle Counter Deadband (set at 10%)

Deadband exceeded, and direction
changed, new Reference Point
established

Point at which

Deadband Reference

Point

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Deadband (+/- 5%)

cycle is counted

 Cycle Counter Alert—This alert is active if the Cycle Counter exceeds the Cycle Counter Alert Point. It is cleared after

you reset the Cycle Counter to a value less than the alert point.

 Cycle Counter Alert Enable—When enabled Cycle Counter Alert Enable activates checking of the difference between

the Cycle Counter and the Cycle Counter Alert point.

 Cycle Counter Alert Point—Cycle Counter Alert Point (CYCLE_COUNT_ALRT_PT [77.6]) is the value of the Cycle

Counter, in cycles, which, when exceeded, sets the Cycle Counter Alert.

 Cycle Counter Deadband—Cycle Counter Deadband (CYCLE_COUNT_DB [77.7]) is the area around the travel

reference point, in percent (%) of ranged travel, that was established at the last increment of the Cycle Counter. This
area must be exceeded before a change in travel direction can be counted as a cycle. See figure 4‐4.

Travel Accumulator

 Travel Accumulator—Travel Accumulator (TRAVEL_ACCUM [72]) records the total change in travel, in percent (%) of

ranged travel, since the accumulator was last cleared. The value of the Travel Accumulator increments when the
magnitude of the change exceeds the Travel Accumulator Dead‐band. See figure 4‐5. You can reset the Travel
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Figure 4‐5. Travel Accumulator Deadband (set at 10%)

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Deadband Reference
Point

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Deadband (+/- 5%)

This amount of change is
added to the Travel
Accumulator

 Travel Accumulator Alert—This alert is active if the Travel Accumulator exceeds the Travel Accumulator Alert Point.

The Travel Accumulator Alert is set when the Travel Accumulator value exceeds the Travel Accumulator Alert Point.
It is cleared after you reset the Travel Accumulation to a value less than the alert point.

 Travel Accumulator Alert Enable—When enabled Travel Accumulator Alert Enable activates checking of the

difference between the Travel Accumulator value and the Travel Accumulator Alert Point.

 Travel Accumulator Alert Point—Travel Accumulator Alert Point (TVL_ACCUM_ALRT_PT [77.4]) is the value of the

Travel Accumulator, in percent (%) of ranged travel, which, when exceeded, sets the Travel Accumulator Alert.

 Travel Accumulator Deadband—Travel Accumulator Deadband (TVL_ACCUM_DB [77.5]) is the area around the

travel reference point, in percent (%) of ranged travel, that was established at the last increment of the
accumulator. This area must be exceeded before a change in travel can be accumulated. See figure 4‐5.

Performance Alerts

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Alerts > Performance Alerts

Note

Performance Alerts are only available with a PD tier instrument. Additionally, for the PD alerts to function properly:



 The transducer block mode must not be out of service.



 The travel/pressure control state must be in travel control mode, and



 Bench Set Hi, Bench Set Lo, and Nominal Supply Pressure must be set in the Spec Sheets, then enable the Performance

Information instrument alert (PERF_ENABLE [75.7]).

PD Inside Status

PD Inside Status shows the status of Performance Diagnostics.

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PD Run

PD Run enables or disables Performance Diagnostics in the instrument (PD Inside). Selecting PD Off disables PD Inside.
Selecting PD On enables PD Inside.

Performance Critical

 Performance Critical Alert—This alert is active if the instrument is no longer able to control the valve or performance

has been dramatically reduced.

 Performance Critical Alert Enable—When enabled Performance Critical Alert Enable activates the Performance

Critical Alert.

Performance Reduced

 Performance Reduced Alert—This alert is active if the instrument has detected a reduction in performance.

 Performance Reduced Alert Enable—When enabled Performance Reduced Alert Enable activates the Performance

Reduced Alert.

Performance Information

 Performance Information Alert—This alert is active if the instrument has detected a condition that may pertain to

control performance.

 Performance Information Alert Enable—When enabled Performance Information Alert Enable activates the

Performance Information Alert.

PlantWeb Alert Enable

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Alerts > PlantWeb Alert Enable

 Failed Enable—Failed Enable (FAILED_ENABLE [62]) enables or disables conditions that can cause a failed alert. A

failed alert indicates a failure within the device that will make the device or some part of the device non‐operational.
Table C‐2 lists the available PlantWeb alerts.

 Maintenance Enable—Maintenance Enable (MAINT_ENABLE [63]) enables or disables conditions that can cause a

maintenance alert. A maintenance alert indicates the device or some part of the device needs maintenance soon.
Table C‐2 lists the available PlantWeb alerts.

 Advise Enable—Advise Enable (ADVISE_ENABLE [64]) enables or disables conditions that can cause an advisory alert.

An advisory alert indicates informative conditions that do not have a direct impact on the device's primary
functions. Table C‐2 lists the available PlantWeb alerts.

PlantWeb Alert Reporting

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Alerts > PlantWeb Alert Reporting

 Failed Suppress—Failed Suppress (FAILED_MASK [65]) determines which of the failed alert conditions are

suppressed so that they are not reported. Even if reporting is suppressed, the bit in Failed Active (FAILED_ACTIVE
[59]) is still set.

 Maintenance Suppress—Maintenance Suppress (MAINT_MASK [66]) determines which of the maintenance alert

conditions are suppressed so that they are not reported. Even if reporting is suppressed, the bit in Maintenance
Active (MAINT_ACTIVE [60]) is still set.

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 Advise Suppress—Advise Suppress (ADVISE_MASK [67]) determines which of the advise alert conditions are

suppressed so that they are not reported. Even if reporting is suppressed, the bit in Advise Active (ADVISE_ACTIVE
[61]) is still set.

Instrument

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Instrument

 Tag Description—The Tag Description (TAG_DESC [2]) is a 32 character description used to assign a unique

description to each block within the digital valve controller to describe the intended application for the block.

 Pressure Units—Define the output and supply pressure units (PRESSURE_UNITS [90]) in either psi, bar, or kPa.

 Temperature Units—Enter the temperature units (TEMPERATURE_UNITS [89]) in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. The

temperature is measured from a sensor mounted on the digital valve controller's printed wiring board.

 Travel Units—Define the units for valve travel (TVL_UNITS [91]) in inches, centimeters, millimeters or degrees.

 Length Units—Define the units for valve dimensions (LENGTH_UNITS [92]) in inches, centimeters, or millimeters.

 Area Units—Define the units for actuator area (AREA_UNITS [93]) in inches

 Spring Rate Units—Define the units for actuator spring rate (SPRING_RATE_UNITS [94]) in lbs/in

2

, centimeter2 or millimeter2.

2

or N/M.

 Relay Type—Enter the Relay Type (RELAY_TYPE [42.5]).There are three categories of relays that result in

combinations from which to select.
 Relay Type: The relay type is printed on the label affixed to the relay body:
A = double‐acting or single acting
B = single‐acting, reverse
C= single‐acting, direct
 Lo Bleed: The label affixed to the relay body indicates it is a low bleed version.

 Zero Power Condition—Zero Power Condition (ZERO_PWR_COND [42.2]) identifies whether the valve is open or

closed when instrument power is lost. If you are unsure how to set this parameter, disconnect the segment loop
power to the instrument. The resulting valve travel is the Zero Power Condition.

 Maximum Supply Pressure—Enter the maximum supply pressure (MAX_SUPP_PRESS [42.6]) in psi, bar, or kPa,

depending on what was selected for pressure units.

 Calibration Person—Name of the person performing last calibration (XD_CAL_WHO [31]).

 Calibration Location—Indicates the location of the last instrument calibration (XD_CAL_LOC [29]).

 Calibration Date—Enter a date with the format MM/DD/YY. Date is a user‐defined variable that provides a place to

save the date of the last calibration (XD_CAL_DATE [30]).

 Last Calibration Type—Indicates the type of the last calibration performed on the instrument. Possible values are:

Not Calibrated, Single Point Calibration, Auto Calibration, Manual Calibration.

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Valve and Actuator

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Valve and Actuator

Valve

 Valve Manufacturer—Enter the identification number of the manufacturer of the valve (VALVE_MAN_ID [25]) on

which the instrument is mounted. Select from the drop‐down list or enter the manufacturer's identification number
as defined by the Fieldbus Foundation. For Fisher, the manufacturer ID hex value is 005100.

 Valve Model Number—Enter the valve model number (VALVE_MODEL_NUM [26]), (design letter or type number)

for the valve on which the instrument is mounted.

 Valve Serial Number—Enter the serial number of the valve (VALVE_SN [27]) on which the instrument is mounted.

 Valve Style—Enter the type of valve (VALVE_TYPE [28]), sliding‐stem or rotary, on which the instrument is mounted.

 Valve Size—Enter the size of the valve (VALVE_SIZE [83.1]) on which the instrument is mounted.

 Valve Class—Enter the valve pressure class rating (VALVE_CLASS [83.2]).

 Rated Travel—Enter the valve rated travel (RATEDTRAVEL [83.3]) in inches or mm for sliding-stem valves, or in

degrees of rotation for rotary valves.

 Actual Travel—Enter the actual travel (ACTUAL_TRAVEL [83.4]) in inches or mm for sliding-stem valves, or in degrees

of rotation for rotary valves.

 Shaft Stem Diameter—Enter the valve stem diameter (SHAFT_STEM_DIA [83.5]) in inches or millimeters.

 Packing Type—Enter the valve packing construction (PACKING_TYPE [83.6]).

 Inlet Pressure—Enter the valve inlet pressure (INLET_PRESSURE [83.7]).

 Outlet Pressure—Enter the valve outlet pressure (OUTLET_PRESSURE [83.8]) in psig, kPa, Bar, inHg, inH

2

kg/cm

.

O, or

2

Trim

 Seat Type—Enter the valve seat type (SEAT_TYPE [84.1]).

 Leak Class—Enter the valve leak class (LEAK_CLASS [84.2]).

 Port Diameter—Enter the valve port diameter (PORT_DIAMETER [84.3]) in inches or mm.

 Port Type—Enter the valve port type (PORT_TYPE [84.4]).

 Flow Direction—Enter the flow direction (FLOWDIRECTION [84.5]) through the valve.

 Push Down To—Enter the effect on valve movement when the stem is moved down (PUSH_DOWN_TO [84.6]).

 Flow Tends To—Enter the effect on valve travel with increasing flow (FLOW_TENDS_TO [84.7]).

 Unbalanced Area—Enter the valve unbalanced area (UNBALANCED_AREA [84.8]) in in

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Actuator

 Actuator Manufacturer—Enter the manufacturer's identification number (ACT_MAN_ID [22]) of the actuator on

which the instrument is mounted. Select from the drop‐down list or enter the manufacturer's identification number
as defined by the Fieldbus Foundation. For Fisher, the manufacturer ID hex value is 005100.

 Actuator Model Number—Enter the type number for the actuator (ACT_MODEL_NUM [23]) on which the

instrument is mounted.

 Actuator Style—Select the Actuator Style (ACTUATOR_STYLE [42.1]), spring & diaphragm, piston double‐acting

without spring, piston single‐acting with spring, or piston double‐acting with spring.

 Actuator Serial Number—Enter the serial number (ACT_SN [24]) for the actuator on which the instrument is

mounted.

 Actuator Size—Enter the size of the actuator (ACTUATOR_SIZE [85.1]) on which the instrument is mounted.

 Actuator Fail Action—Sets actuator action to be performed upon loss of actuator air pressure (ACT_FAIL_ACTION

[21]).

 View / Edit Feedback Connection—Refer to table 4‐10 for Feedback Connection options. Choose the assembly that

matches the actuator travel range.

Note

As a general rule, do not use less than 60% of the magnet assembly travel range for full travel measurement. Performance will
decrease as the assembly is increasingly subranged.

The linear magnet assemblies have a valid travel range indicated by arrows molded into the piece. This means that the hall sensor
(on the back of the DVC6200f housing) has to remain within this range throughout the entire valve travel. The linear magnet
assemblies are symmetrical. Either end may be up.

Table 4‐10. Feedback Connection Options

Magnet Assembly

SStem #7 4.2-7 0.17-0.28 -

SStem #19 8-19 0.32-0.75 -

SStem #25 20-25 0.76-1.00 -

SStem #38 26-38 1.01-1.50 -

SStem #50 39-50 1.51-2.00 -

SStem #110 51-110 2.01-4.125 -

SStem #210 110-210 4.125-8.25 -

SStem #1 Roller > 210 > 8.25 60-90

RShaft Window #1 - - 60-90

RShaft Window #2 - - 60-90

RShaft End Mount - - 60-90

mm Inch Degrees

Travel Range

 Travel Sensor Motion

WARNING

If you answer YES to the prompt for permission to move the valve when setting the Travel Sensor Motion, the instrument
will move the valve through its full travel range. To avoid personal injury and property damage caused by the release of

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pressure or process fluid, isolate the valve from the process and equalize pressure on both sides of the valve or bleed off the
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Travel Sensor Motion (TRAVEL_SEN_MOTION [42.3]) establishes the proper valve travel sensor (feedback)
rotation/movement. For quarter‐turn actuators determine rotation by viewing the rotation of the magnet assembly
from the back of the instrument.

Note

Travel Sensor Motion in this instance refers to the motion of the magnet assembly. Note that the magnet assembly may be
referred to as a magnetic array in user interface tools.

For instruments with relay A or C If increasing air pressure at output A causes the magnet assembly to move up, or the
actuator shaft to rotate counterclockwise, enter “Towards Top of Instrument/CCW.” If it causes the magnet assembly
to move down, or the actuator shaft to rotate clockwise, enter “Away From Top of Instrument/CW.” For instruments
with relay B.

For instruments with relay B If decreasing air pressure at output B causes the magnet assembly to move up, or the
actuator shaft to rotate counterclockwise, enter “Towards Top of Instrument/CCW.” If it causes the magnet assembly
to move down, or the actuator shaft to rotate clockwise, enter “Away From Top of Instrument/CW.”

 Lever Style—Enter the lever style (LEVER_STYLE [85.10]) for rotary actuators as either Pivot Point or Rack and Pinion.

 Lever Arm Length—Defines the lever arm length (MOMENT_ARM [85.11]) for rotary actuators.

 Effective Area—Enter the actuator effective area (EFFECTIVE_AREA [85.2]) in in

2

, cm2, or mm2.

 Air—Select Opens or Closes, indicating the effect of increasing air pressure (AIR [85.3]) on the valve travel.

 Upper Bench Set—Enter the upper actuator operating pressure (UPPER_BENCH_SET [85.5]).

 Lower Bench Set—Enter the lower actuator operating pressure (LOWER_BENCH SET [85.4]).

 Nominal Supply Pressure—Enter the nominal instrument supply pressure (NOMINAL_SUPPLY PRESSURE [85.6]).

 Spring Rate—Enter the actuator spring rate (SPRING_RATE [85.7]) in lbsin or Nm.

Reference

 Trim Style 1—Enter the valve trim style (TRIM_STYLE_1 [84.9]).

 Trim Style 2—Enter the valve trim style (TRIM_STYLE_2 [84.10]).

 Stroking Time Open—Enter the time required to stroke the valve from closed to open (STROKING_TIME_OPEN

[85.8]).

 Stroking Time Close—Enter the time required to stroke the valve from open to close (STROKING_TIME_CLOSE

[85.9]).

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Table 4‐11. Output Block PV Status

FEATURE_SEL

PW Alarms Set PV Status

Enabled

Not Enabled

NOTES:

= No Effect

X

1. PV limit substatus reflects only READBACK limit substatus. SP limit substatus reflects only out block rate limits.

2. Firmware Revision 1.1 and earlier will set AO/DO PV Status to Bad if Feedback Sensor has failed, i.e.; Travel Sensor Fail. However, if the Travel Sensor fails, and the instrument falls back to
pressure, PV Status will remain good.

Transducer Mode,

Actual

OOS X Bad Device Failure Constant
Man X Bad Non‐specific Constant
Auto Fail Uncertain Subnormal See table 4‐12
Auto Maintenance, no Fail Uncertain Non‐specific See table 4‐12

Auto

Auto None Good Non‐Specific See table 4‐12
OOS X Bad Device Failure Constant
Man X Bad Non‐Specific Constant
Auto Fail Good Non‐Specific See table 4‐12
Auto Maintenance, no Fail Good Non‐Specific See table 4‐12

Auto

Auto None Good Non‐Specific See table 4‐12

Active PlantWeb

Alarms

Advisory, no Fail, no
Maintenance

Advisory, no Fail, no
Maintenance

AO / DO

PV Status

Good Advisory See table 4‐12

Good Non‐Specific See table 4‐12

(2)

AO / DO

PV Substatus

Limit Substatus

AO/DO PV

(1)

MAI Channel Map

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > MAI Channel Map

Allows the user to specify which transducer block parameter is available through each of the MAI Block channels
(MAI_CHANNEL_1 through MAI_CHANNEL_8 [95.1 through 95.8]). Transducer block parameters available to each
channel:

11 = FINAL_VALUE
12 = TRAVEL_TARGET
13 = FINAL_POSITION_VALUE
14 = TRAVEL
15 = SUPPLY_PRESS
16 = ACT_PRESS_A
17 = ACT_PRESS_B

Table 4‐12. Limit Sub Status

Out Block Transducer Mode In Cutoff Region Rate Limited Limit Sub‐Status

AO, DO OOS X X Constant

AO, DO MAN X X Constant

AO AUTO High X High Limited

AO AUTO Low X Low Limited

AO AUTO X High High Limited

AO AUTO X Low Low Limited

AO AUTO None None Not Limited

DO AUTO X High High Limited

DO AUTO X Low Low Limited

DO AUTO X None Not Limited

NOTE: X = No Effect

18 = ACT_PRESS_DIFF
19 = DRIVE_SIGNAL

10 = TRAVEL_DEVIATION
11 = TEMPERATURE
12 = CYCLE_COUNT
13 = TRAVEL_ACCUM

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Alert Handling

Field Communicator TB > Configure/Setup > Detailed Setup > Alert Handling

PlantWeb Alert Simulate

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When enabled, PlantWeb Alert Simulate (PWA_SIMULATE [39])

allows the user to write to the following PlantWeb and

Instrument alert parameters; Failed Active, Maintenance Active, Advise Active, Environment Active, Travel Active,
Proximity Active, Travel History Active, Performance Active, PD Event Active, PD Detail 1 Active, PD Detail 2 Active, PD
Detail 3 Active, PD Detail 4 Active, PD Detail 5 Active, PD Detail 6 Active. This provides a way to simulate these alerts
for testing. In order to enable PWA Simulate, the Aux Terminal must be jumpered.

PlantWeb Alert Simulate is cleared on a power cycle. It can also be cleared manually, or by removing the Aux terminal
jumper.

Simulate Active Alerts

 Failed Active—Permits simulating an active Failed alarm (FAILED_ACTIVE [59]).

 Maintenance Active—Permits simulating an active Maintenance alarm (MAINT_ACTIVE [60]).

 Advise Active—Permits simulating an active Advisory alarm (ADVISE_ACTIVE [61]).

PlantWeb Alert Handling

 PlantWeb Alerts Set PV Status—When selected, PlantWeb alerts will set the PV status according to table 4‐11.

 Block Error Reporting—When enabled, the AO or DO BLOCK_ERR [6] parameter will report PlantWeb Alerts. the

same as Block Error in the resource block.

Block Error bit 6 (Device Needs Maintenance Soon) will report any active PlantWeb Maintenance Alert.

Block Error bit 13 (Device Needs Maintenance Now) will report any active PlantWeb Failed Alert.

Block Errors

Table 4‐13 lists conditions reported in the BLOCK_ERR [6] and XD_ERR [11] parameters. Conditions in italics are not
applicable for the transducer block and are provided only for your reference.

Table 4‐13. Transducer Block BLOCK_ERR and XD_ERROR Conditions

Condition Number Condition Name and Description

0 Other ‐ (N/A)

1

2 Link Configuration Error ‐ (N/A)

3

4 Local Override ‐ (N/A)

5 Device Fault State - (NA)

6 Maintenance Needed Soon ‐ (N/A)

7 Input failure/process variable has Bad status ‐ (N/A)

8 Output failure ‐ (N/A)

9 Memory failure ‐ (N/A)

10 Lost Static Data ‐ Indicates that manufacturing functional or thermal tests were incomplete

11 Lost NV Data ‐ (N/A)

12 Readback Check Failed ‐ (N/A)

13 Device Needs Maintenance Now ‐ Indicates that manufacturing functional or thermal tests were incomplete

14 Power Up ‐ (N/A)

15 Out of Service ‐ Indicates Out of Service Mode.

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Block Configuration Error ‐ Indicates that one of the following parameters have been configured out of the proper range: 15,
16, 47.1, 47.2, 46.3, 46.5, 42.7, 42.8.

Simulate Active ‐ Indicates that the simulation jumper is in place on the aux terminals. This is not an indication that the I/O
blocks are using simulation data. See AO block parameter SIMULATE [10] and DO block parameter SIMULATE_D [10].

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Transducer Block Parameter List

 Read/Write Capability: RO - Read Only, RW - Read Write

 Mode: The block mode(s) required to write to the parameter

 Protection Category: Indicates whether or not the parameter is writable while the PROTECTION parameter

 is set to a particular level.

-N/A indicates a read‐only parameter that is never writable, regardless of the value of the PROTECTION parameter
-NONE indicates a read‐only parameter that is always writable, regardless of the value of the PROTECTION parameter
-CAL indicates a parameter that is only writable while the value of the PROTECTION parameter is “NONE”.
-SETUP indicates a parameter that is only writable while the value of the PROTECTION parameter is “NONE” or “CAL”.
-ALL indicates a parameter that is writable while the value of the PROTECTION parameter is “NONE”, “CAL”, or “SETUP & CAL”.

 Double indentation and shaded Index Number indicates sub‐parameter

Table 4‐14. Transducer Block Parameter Definitions

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Static Revision
ST_REV

Tag Description
TAG_DESC

Strategy
STRATEGY

Alert Key
ALERT_KEY

Block Mode

MODE_BLK

TARGET 5.1 RW ALL

ACTUAL 5.2 RO N/A N/A N/A

PERMITTED 5.3 RW ALL

NORMAL 5.4 RW ALL 3:AUTO NONE

Block Error
BLOCK_ERR

Index

Number

RO /

Mode Range Initial Value

RW

1 RO N/A 0 to 65535 N/A N/A

2 RW ALL NULL SETUP

3 RW ALL 0 to 65535 0 SETUP

4 RW ALL 1 to 255 1 SETUP

5

7: OOS NONE

6 RO N/A

3: AUTO
4: MANUAL
7: OOS

3: Simulate Active
10: Static Memory Failed
(Functional or thermal
data missing)
13: Maintenance
Needed Now
(Functional or thermal
data missing)
15: Out‐of‐Service

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3:AUTO
4:MANUAL
7: OOS

N/A N/A

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NONE

Description

Data Type: Uint16
The revision level of the static data.
Increments by one each time a static
parameter is written. The value is
reset to 0 whenever a Restart with
Defaults is performed. See
Restarting the Instrument.

Data Type: String
The description of the block.

Data Type: Uint16
Used to help group blocks.

Data Type: Uint8
The identification number of the
plant unit. Devices in a loop or plant
section can be assigned with a
common alert key to aid the
operator in determining location of
alerts.

Data Type: DS‐69
The actual, target, permitted, and
normal modes.
Target: The requested block mode
Actual: The current mode of
the block
Permitted: Allowed modes for
Target
Normal: Most common mode
for Target

Data Type: Bit String (2 byte)
Error status associated with
hardware or firmware for the
transducer block.

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Table 4‐14. Transducer Block Parameter Definitions (Continued)

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Update Event

UPDATE_EVT

UNACKNOWLEDGED 7.1 RW ALL

UPDATE_STATE 7.2 RO N/A

TIME_STAMP 7.3 RO N/A 0 N/A
STATIC_REVISION 7.4 RO N/A 0 N/A
RELATIVE_INDEX 7.5 RO N/A 0 N/A

Block Alarm

BLOCK_ALM

UNACKNOWLEDGED 8.1 RW ALL

ALARM_STATE 8.2 RO N/A

TIME_STAMP 8.3 RO N/A 0 N/A

SUBCODE 8.4 RO N/A

VALUE 8.5 RO N/A

Transducer Directory

TRANSDUCER_DIRECTORY



Transducer Type
TRANSDUCER_TYPE

Transducer Error
XD_ERROR or TDC_ERROR

Collection Directory
COLLECTION_DIRECTORY


FINAL_VALUE

Setpoint Status
STATUS



Setpoint
VALUE

Setpoint Range

FINAL_VALUE_RANGE



EU_100 14.1 RO N/A 100 100 N/A
EU_0 14.2 RO N/A 0 0 N/A
UNITS_INDEX 14.3 RO N/A PERCENT 1342 N/A
DECIMAL 14.4 RO N/A 2 2 N/A

Index

Number

RO /
RW

7

0=Undefined
1=Acknowledged
2=Unacknowledged

0=Undefined
1=Updated reported
2=Update Not reported

8

0=Undefined
1=Acknowledged
2=Unacknowledged

0=Undefined
1=Clear-reported
2=Clear-not reported
3=Active-reported
4=Active-not reported

Subcode: Bit Number in
BLOCK_ERR

Value of parameter at
alarm time for a single
alarm, 0 for multiple
alarms

9 RO N/A 1,1 1,1 N/A

10 RO 106 106 N/A

11 RO

12 RO 1,1,1,1,1 1,1,1,1,1 N/A

13

13.1 RW

13.2 RW

14

Valid Numbers: 0 = No
Error

MAN
OOS

MAN

-25 to 125 N/A NONE

OOS

-Continued-

Initial ValueRangeMode

0 NONE

0 N/A

0 NONE

0 N/A

0 N/A

0 N/A

0 N/A

N/A NONE

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Description

Data Type: DS‐73
Alert generated by change to static
data.

Data Type: DS‐72
Used to report the BLOCK_ERR
alarm to the host system

Data Type: Array [2] of Unit16
Not used

Data Type: Uint16
Identifies the type of the transducer.

Data Type: Uint8
Error code for the transducer block.

Data Type: Array [5] of Unit32
Not used

Data Type: DS‐65
In Travel Control:
travel in %, prior to characterization.
In Pressure Control:
implied valve travel as % or pressure
range, prior to characterization.
FINAL_VALUE is not updated unless
the AO block is selected in
FEATURE_SELECT. For example,
FINAL_VALUE still has last value
written by AO channel 1 when DO is
in control.

Data Type: DS‐68
High and Low range limit values,
engineering units code, and number
of digits to the right of the decimal
place to be used to display the Final
Value.

Setpoint for valve

Setpoint for

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Table 4‐14. Transducer Block Parameter Definitions (Continued)

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Travel Cutoff Hi
FINAL_VALUE_CUTOFF_HI

Travel Cutoff Lo

FINAL_VALUE_CUTOFF_LO

FINAL_POSITION_VALUE

Travel Status (Decharacterized)
STATUS

Travel (Decharacterized)
VALUE

Travel Proportional Gain
SERVO_GAIN

Travel Integral Gain
SERVO_RESET

Travel Velocity Gain
SERVO_RATE

Actuator Fail Action
ACT_FAIL_ACTION

Actuator Manufacturer
ACT_MAN_ID

Actuator Model Number
ACT_MODEL_NUM

Actuator Serial Number
ACT_SN

Valve Manufacturer
VALVE_MAN_ID

Valve Model Number
VALVE_MODEL_NUM

Valve Serial Number
VALVE_SN

Valve Style
VALVE_TYPE

Calibration Location
XD_CAL_LOC

Calibration Date
XD_CAL_DATE

Calibration Person
XD_CAL_WHO

Index

Number

RO /
RW

15 RW

16 RW

17

17.1 RO N/A N/A N/A

17.2 RO N/A -25 to 125% N/A

18 RW

19 RW

20 RW

21 RW

22 RW ALL 0x5100 SETUP

23 RW ALL Null SETUP

24 RW ALL Null SETUP

25 RW ALL 0x5100 SETUP

26 RW ALL Null SETUP

27 RW ALL Null SETUP

28 RW ALL

29 RW ALL Null CAL

30 RW ALL Uninitialized CAL

31 RW ALL Null CAL

MAN

-25 to 125 99.5 SETUP

OOS

MAN

-25 to 125 0.5 SETUP

OOS

MAN

> = 0 4.4 SETUP

OOS

MAN

> = 0 , = 0 causes wind

OOS

down

MAN

> = 0 3.0 SETUP

OOS

0=Uninitialized

MAN

1=Self Closing

OOS

2=Self Opening

1=sliding-stem
2=Rotary

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1=
Self Closing

1=sliding-stem SETUP

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Description

Data Type: Float
When the servo goes above this % of
span, the stem position goes to the
upper limit. Cutoffs are OFF when
Low is at -25% and high is at +125%.
Must be > low cutoff + .625%.

Data Type: Float
When the servo goes below this % of
span, the stem position goes to the
lower limit. Cutoffs are OFF when
Low is at -25% and high is at +125%.
Must be < hi cutoff - .625%.

Data Type: DS‐65
In Travel Control:
decharacterized to correlate with
Setpoint (FINAL_VALUE [13]).
In Pressure Control:
travel as a % of pressure range,
decharacterized to correlate with
Setpoint (FINAL_VALUE [13]).
Controls AI channel 3.

Data Type: Float
Travel Control Only. Gain of servo.

Data Type: Float
Travel Control Only. If set to 0, will
cause integrator to wind down.

Data Type: Float
Travel Control Only. Rate of servo.

Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
Action performed by actuator in the
event of air pressure.

Data Type: Uint32
The actuator manufacturer
identification number.

Data Type: Visible String
Model number of actuator.

Data Type: Visible String
Serial number of actuator.

Data Type: Uint32
The valve manufacturer
identification number.

Data Type: Visible String
The valve model number.

Data Type: Visible String
The valve serial number.

Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
Selects Rotary or sliding-stem.

Data Type: Visible String
Where device was last calibrated.

Data Type: Date
Date of last calibration.

Data Type: Visible String
Name of person performing last
calibration.

Valve travel in %,

Implied valve

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Table 4‐14. Transducer Block Parameter Definitions (Continued)

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

SETPOINT_D

Setpoint(D) Status
STATUS

Setpoint(D)
VALUE

TRAVEL_D

Travel(D) Status
STATUS

Travel (D)
VALUE

TRAVEL

Travel Status
STATUS

Travel
VALUE

SUPPLY_PRESSURE

Supply Pressure Status
STATUS

Supply Pressure
VALUE

PRESSURE_A

Pressure A Status
STATUS

Pressure A
VALUE

PRESSURE_B

Pressure B Status
STATUS

Pressure B
VALUE

Index

Number

RO /
RW

32

32.1 RW

32.2 RW

33

33.1 RO N/A N/A

33.2 RO N/A

34

34.1 RO N/A N/A

34.2 RO N/A N/A

35

35.1 RO N/A N/A

35.2 RO N/A N/A

36

36.1 RO N/A N/A

36.2 RO N/A N/A

37

37.1 RO N/A N/A

37.2 RO N/A N/A

MAN
OOS

MAN

0 = closed 1 = open

OOS

5,10,15.. = %

0 = closed 1 = open
5,10,15.. = %

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NONE

N/A

Data Type: DS_66
SETPOINT_D is not updated unless
the DO block is selected in
FEATURE_SEL.
STATUS indicates the validity of
value, set by the DO block
OUT.STATUS
VALUE is the discrete value of
setpoint. Only values of 0, 1, or
increments of 5 up to 95 are
allowed. Written by DO channel 22.

Data Type: DS_66
STATUS indicates the validity of
VALUE.
VALUE: 0=closed , 1=open
5,10,15.. = %. Controls DI Channel
23

Data Type: DS‐65
In Travel Control:
in % of calibrated travel range.
In Pressure Control:
travel in % of pressure range.
Controls AI channel 4.

Data Type: DS‐65
STATUS indicates the validity of
VALUE. VALUE is pressure of air
supply, controls AI channel 5.

Data Type: DS‐65
STATUS Indicates the validity of
VALUE.
Pressure of primary air output,
controls AI channel 6.

Data Type: DS‐65
STATUS indicates the validity of
VALUE. VALUE is the
Pressure on secondary output,
controls AI channel 7.

Description

Actual valve travel

Implied valve

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PARAMETER_NAME

PRESSURE_DIFF

Pressure Differential Status
STATUS

Pressure Differential
VALUE

PWA Simulate
PWA_SIMULATE

Grant Deny
GRANT_DENY

GRANT 40.1 RW ALL

DENY 40.2 RW ALL all bits cleared NONE

Travel Pressure Control
TVL_PRESS_CONTROL

Travel/Pressure Select
TVL_PRESS_SELECT

Travel/Pressure State
TVL_PRESS_STATE

Index

Number

RO /
RW

38

38.1 RO N/A N/A

38.2 RO N/A N/A

RO or

39

RW*

40

41

41.1 RW ALL

41.2 RO N/A

1=Simulate Off

ALL

2=Simulate Enabled

0: Program
1: Tune
2: Alarm
3: Local

1=Travel
2=Pressure
3=TVL/PRESS Auto Recv
4=TVL/PRESS Man Recv

1=Travel
2=Pressure

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1=Simulate Off ALL

all bits cleared NONE

1=Travel SETUP

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Data Type: DS‐65
STATUS indicates the validity of
VALUE. VALUE is the difference
between PRESSURE_A and
PRESSURE_B, controls AI channel 8.

Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
When this is set to 2 all the alert
ACTIVE parameters can be written,
except for INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.
SHUTDOWN_ALERT_ACTIVE. This
allows alerts to be simulated for
testing with hosts. NOTE: only
ACTIVE parameters are affected by
this. * PWA Simulate is RW only if a
jumper is installed across the Aux
Terminal. If no jumpered is installed
across the Aux Terminal, PWA
Simulate is RO.

Data Type: DS‐50
Options for controlling access of
host computer and local control
panels to operating, tuning, and
alarm parameters of the block. Has
no effect on the DVC6200f.
GRANT: 0=N/A, 1= granted
DENY: 0=N/A, 1= denied

Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
Selects whether travel sensor or port
A pressure is used for feedback.

Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
Indicates which sensor is used for
feedback

Description

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42

42.1 RW

42.2 RW

42.3 RW

42.4 RW

42.5 RW

42.6 RW

42.7 RW

42.8 RW

42.9 RW

42.10 RW

42.11 RW

RO /
RW

1=Spring & Diaphragm
2=Piston‐Dbl w/o Spring

MAN

3=Piston‐Dbl w/Spring

OOS

4=Piston Sgl w/Spring

MAN

1=Valve Closed

OOS

2=Valve Open

MAN

1=Counter Clockwise

OOS

2=Clockwise

100: Default Array
64: SStem #19 Array
65: SStem #25 Array
66: SStem #38 Array
67: SStem #50 Array
70: SStem #100 Array
74: SStem #200 Array

MAN
OOS

85: SStem #1 Roller
Array
90: RShaft End Array
95: RShaft #1 Window
Array
97: RShaft #2 Window
Array

1=Relay A or C‐‐Double or
Single Direct
2=Relay B‐‐Single Reverse
5=Relay C‐Special App.
‐‐Single Direct
6=Relay B‐Special App.
‐‐Single Reverse
9=Lo‐Bleed Relay A or

MAN

C‐‐Double or Single

OOS

Direct
10=Lo‐Bleed Relay B‐‐
Single Reverse
13=Lo‐Bleed Relay
C‐Special App.‐‐Single
Direct
10=Lo‐Bleed Relay
B‐Special App.‐-Single
Reverse

MAN

> 0, < = 150 35 psig SETUP Data Type: Float

OOS

MAN

> 0, < = 150 15.0 psig SETUP

OOS

MAN

> = 0, < = 150 3.0 psig SETUP

OOS

MAN

1 = Aux Term ignored 1 SETUP Not available in the DVC6200f

OOS
MAN

1=B, 2= C, ...12=M

OOS

23=X

MAN

1=B, 2=C, ...12= M

OOS

23=X

-Continued-

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Basic Setup
BASIC_SETUP

Actuator Style
ACTUATOR_STYLE

Zero Power Condition
ZERO_PWR_COND

Travel Sensor Motion
TRAVEL_SEN_MOTION

Feedback Connection
FEEDBACK_CONN

Relay Type
RELAY_TYPE

Maximum Supply Pressure
MAX_SUPP_PRESS

Pressure Range Hi
PRESS_RANGE_HI

Pressure Range Lo
PRESS_RANGE_LO

Travel Calibration Trigger
TVL_CAL_TRIGGER

Travel Tuning Set
TVL_TUNING_SET

Pressure Tuning Set
PRESS_TUNING_SET

Index

Number

Initial ValueRangeMode

1=Spring &
Diaphragm

1=Valve Closed SETUP

1=Counter
Clockwise

=Relay A or
C‐‐Double or
Single Direct

2=C SETUP

2=C SETUP

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SETUP Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

SETUP Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

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Description

Data Type: (Uint8)
Enum Identifies whether the valve is
open or closed when instrument
power is lost.

Data Type: Float
Defines pressure corresponding to
max pressure in pressure control
mode.

Data Type: Float
Defines pressure corresponding to
minimum pressure in pressure
control mode.

Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
Letter (B through M or X)

Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
Letter (B through M or X)

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

TRAVEL_CAL

Travel Count
TVL_COUNT

Travel Hi Calibration
TVL_HI_CAL

Travel Lo Calibration
TVL_LO_CAL

Travel Crossover
TVL_CROSSOVER

Travel Fac Hi
TVL_FAC_HI

Travel Fac Lo
TVL_FAC_LO

Travel IP Bias
TVL_IP_BIAS

Travel MLFB Bias
TVL_MLFB_BIAS

Last Calibration Type
TVL_CAL_TYPE

TRAVEL_TUNE

Travel Integral Enable
TVL_INTEG_ENABLE

Travel Integral Limit Hi
TVL_INTEG_LIM_HI

Travel Integral Limit Lo
TVL_INTEG_LIM_LO

Travel Integral Dead Zone
TVL_INTEG_DEADZ

Travel MLFB Gain
TVL_MLFB_GAIN

Index

Number

RO /
RW

43

43.1 RO N/A

MAN

43.2 RW

43.3 RW

43.4 RW

43.5 RO N/A Set by Factory N/A

43.6 RO N/A Set by Factory N/A

43.7 RW

43.8 RW

43.9 RW

44

44.1 RW

44.2 RW

44.3 RW

44.4 RW

44.5 RW

<TVL_FAC_HI

OOS

>TVL_LO_CAL

MAN

>TVL_FAC_LO

OOS

<TVL_HI_CAL

MAN

>0% < = 100% 50% CAL

OOS

MAN

0% - 100% 70% CAL Data Type: Float

OOS
MAN

0 - 100% 50% CAL Data Type: Float

OOS

0: Not Calibrated
1: Single Point Calibration

MAN

2: Auto Calibration

OOS

3: Manual Calibration

MAN

1=Off

OOS

2=On

MAN

0% - 100% 30% SETUP Data Type: Float

OOS
MAN

-100% - 0% -30% SETUP Data Type: Float

OOS
MAN

0% - 2% 0.25% SETUP Data Type: Float

OOS
MAN

> = 0 35 SETUP Data Type: Float

OOS

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2: Auto Calibration CAL Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

2=On SETUP Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

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CAL

Data Type: Uint16
Raw feedback from Travel Sensor

Data Type: Uint16
Maximum drive calibration point

Data Type: Uint16
Minimum drive calibration point

Data Type: Float
Not used for the DVC6200f

Data Type: Uint16
Maximum value of travel sensor
counts. Set at factory.

Data Type: Uint16
Minimum value of travel sensor
counts. Set at factory.

Description

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

TRAVEL_CAL_RUN

Travel Calibration Command
TVL_CAL_CMD

Travel Calibration Prog
TVL_CAL_PROG

Travel Calibration Status
TVL_CAL_STATUS

Reserved

TVL_CAL_RESERVED



Index

Number

RO /
RW

45

1: Operating
2: Autocalibrate
3: Not Used by DVC6200f
4: Mark Full Open
5: Mark Full Closed
6: Manual Calibrate Final
7: Abort
8: Clear Cal Status
9: Manual Calibrate Init
10: Manual Calibrate
Restore
11: Reset Travel Sensor
Error

45.1 RW MAN

45.2 RO N/A 0% N/A Data Type: Uint8

45.3 RO N/A

45.4 Reserved

12: Reserved
13: Execute Performance
Tuner
14: Execute Performance
Tuner (Graphite Packing)
16: Execute Performance
Tuner (Booster)
17: Execute Performance
Tuner (Graphite Packing
and Booster)
19: Autocalibration, Set
Filter
20: Autocalibrate
Extended, Set Filter

0: auto cal complete
1: calibration complete
2: auto cal in progress
3: manual cal in progress
3: Not Used by DVC6200f
5: upper position marked
6: lower position marked
7: calibration error
8: Performance Tuner
active
9: Performance Tuner
Success
10: Performance Tuner
Error (No movement)
11: Performance Tuner
Error (Accessories
unstable)
12: Performance Tuner
Error (Other)

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1=Operating CAL

no bits set N/A

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Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
Resets to 1 after a write

Data Type: Bit String (2 bytes)
All bits set to 0 when mode changes
from OOS. 0 = FALSE,
1 = TRUE

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

PRESS_CAL

Supply Pressure Scale
SUPP_PRESS_SCALE

Supply Pressure Offset
SUPP_PRESS_OFFSET

Pressure A Scale
PRESS_A_SCALE

Pressure A Offset
PRESS_A_OFFSET

Pressure B Scale
PRESS_B_SCALE

Pressure B Offset
PRESS_B_OFFSET

Pressure IP Bias
PRESS_IP_BIAS

Pressure MLFB Bias
PRESS_MLFB_BIAS


PRESS_TUNE

Pressure Cutoff Hi
PRESS_CUTOFF_HI

Pressure Cutoff Lo
PRESS_CUTOFF_LO

Pressure Proportional Gain
PRESS_PROP_GAIN

Pressure Integral Gain
PRESS_INTEG_GAIN

Pressure Rate Gain
PRESS_RATE_GAIN

Pressure Integral Dead Zone
PRESS_INTEG_DEADZ

Pressure Integral Limit Hi
PRESS_INTEG_HI_LIM

Pressure Integral Limit LO
PRESS_INTEG_LO_LIM

Pressure Integral IC Hi
PRESS_INTEG_IC_HI

Pressure Integral IC Lo
PRESS_INTEG_IC_LO

Pressure MLFB Gain
PRESS_MLFB_GAIN

Temperature
TEMPERATURE

Target Travel
TRAVEL_TARGET

Status
STATUS

Value
VALUE

Input Characterization
INPUT_CHAR

Index

Number

RO /
RW

46

46.1 RW

46.2 RW

46.3 RW

46.4 RW

46.5 RW

46.6 RW

46.7 RW

46.8 RW

47

47.1 RW

47.2 RW

47.3 RW

47.4 RW

47.5 RW

47.6 RW

47.7 RW

47.8 RW

47.9 RW

47.10 RW

47.11 RW

48 RO N/A N/A N/A

49 RO

49.1 RO

49.2 RO

50 RW

MAN

> 0 CAL Data Type: Float

OOS
MAN

0 to 16383 CAL Data Type: Uint16

OOS
MAN

> 0 CAL Data Type: Float

OOS
MAN

0 to 16383 CAL Data Type: Uint16

OOS
MAN

> 0 CAL Data Type: Float

OOS
MAN

0 to 16383 CAL Data Type: Uint16

OOS
MAN

0-100% 70% CAL Data Type: Float

OOS
MAN

0-100% 50% CAL Data Type: Float

OOS

MAN

-25 -125%,

OOS

> CUTOFF_LO

MAN

-25 -125% < CUTOFF_HI 0.50% SETUP Data Type: Float

OOS

MAN

> = 0, < 32 2.2 SETUP

OOS

MAN

> = 0, < 32 0.1 SETUP

OOS

MAN

> = 0, < = 512 0 SETUP

OOS

MAN

= 0%, < = 2.0% 0.25% SETUP

OOS

MAN

> = 0%, < = 100%,

OOS

>INTEG_LO

MAN

< = 0%, > = -100%,

OOS

<INTEG_HI

MAN

>= -100%, < = 100% 12% Not used by the DVC6200f

OOS

MAN

>= -100%, < = 100% -12% Not used by the DVC6200f

OOS

MAN

> 0, < = 100 35 SETUP Data Type: Float

OOS

MAN
OOS

MAN
OOS

1=Linear
2=Equal %

MAN

3=Quick Opening

OOS

4=Reserved
5=Custom

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99.50% SETUP Data Type: Float

20% SETUP

-20% SETUP

1=Linear SETUP Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

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N/A

N/A

Data Type: Float
Proportional gain

Data Type: Float
Integral resets per second

Data Type: Float
Derivative gain

Data Type: Float
Integrator Deadzone, 1/2 width

Data Type: Float
Integrator limits

Data Type: Float
Integrator limits

Data Type: Float
Electronics temperature - Controls
AI channel 11

Data Type: DS‐65
In Travel Control:
travel in %, post characterization.
In Pressure Control:
implied valve travel as a % or
pressure range, post
characterization.

Description

Setpoint for valve

Setpoint for

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Custom Points
CUSTOM_POINTS

Travel Deviation
TRAVEL_DEVIATION

Drive Signal
DRIVE_SIGNAL

Drive Current
DRIVE_CURRENT

MLFB
MLFB

Failed Alarm
FAILED_ALM

UNACKNOWLEDGED 56.1 RW ALL

ALARM_STATE 56.2 RO N/A

TIME_STAMP 56.3 RO N/A 0 N/A
SUBCODE 56.4 RO N/A 0 N/A

VALUE 56.5 RO N/A 0 N/A

Maintenance Alarm
MAINT_ALM

UNACKNOWLEDGED 57.1 RW N/A

ALARM_STATE 57.2 RO N/A

TIME_STAMP 57.3 RO N/A 0 N/A
SUBCODE 57.4 RO N/A 0 N/A

VALUE 57.5 RO N/A 0 N/A

Index

Number

RO /
RW

51 RW

52 RO N/A 0 to 100% N/A

53 RO N/A 0 to 100% N/A

54 RO N/A 0 to 100% N/A Data Type: Float

55 RO N/A -100% to 100% N/A Data Type: Float

56

57

MAN
OOS

0=Undefined
1=Acknowledged
2=Unacknowledged

0=Undefined
1=Clear-reported
2=Clear-not reported
3=Active-reported
4=Active-not reported

0=Undefined
1=Acknowledged
2=Unacknowledged

0=Undefined
1=Clear-reported
2=Clear-not reported
3=Active-reported
4=Active-not reported

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Linear, Y=X SETUP

0=Undefined NONE

0=Undefined N/A

0=Undefined NONE

0=Undefined N/A

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Data Type: Unit16 Array[43]
Each item - 2500 to 12500
First integrator is number of valid
points. Followed by up to 21 X
values and then 21 Y values.
X values must be increasing.
Y values must be increasing or same.
A value of 2050 represent 20.50%
Custom Points can be written only if
Input Characterization
(INPUT_CHAR [50]) is

Data Type: Float
Absolute value of (TRAVEL_TARGET
[49] - TRAVEL [34]), Controls AI
channel 10

Data Type: Float
Controls AI channel 9

Data Type: DS‐71
Used to report alerts to host system.

Data Type: Float
Value of parameter at alarm time for
single alarm, 0 for multiple alarms

Data Type: DS‐71
Used to report alerts to host system

Data Type: Float
Value of parameter at alarm time for
single alarm, 0 for multiple alarms

not custom.

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58

59 RO

60 RO

RO /
RW

Initial ValueRangeMode

0=Undefined
1=Acknowledged
2=Unacknowledged

0: Undefined
1: Clear-reported
2: Clear-not reported
3: Active-reported
4: Active-not reported

0: Drive Current
1: Drive Signal
2: Processor Impaired
3: Output Block Timeout
4: Blocks Set to Defaults
5: Travel Sensor
6: Outlet Pressure Sensor
7: Supply Pressure
Sensor
8: Temperature Sensor

(1)

(1)

9: Supply Pressure

N/A

10: Temperature Limit
11: Travel Deviation
12: Travel Limit
13: Travel Accumulator
14: Cycle Counter
15: Performance Critical
16: Performance
Reduced
17: Performance
Information
18: Shutdown Alert

0: Drive Current
1: Drive Signal
2: Processor Impaired
3: Output Block Timeout
4: Blocks Set to Defaults
5: Travel Sensor
6: Outlet Pressure Sensor
7: Supply Pressure
Sensor
8: Temperature Sensor
9: Supply Pressure

N/A

10: Temperature Limit
11: Travel Deviation
12: Travel Limit
13: Travel Accumulator
14: Cycle Counter
15: Performance Critical
16: Performance
Reduced
17: Performance
Information
18: Shutdown Alert

-Continued-

0=Undefined NONE

0=Undefined N/A

All bits: 0 N/A

All bits: 0 N/A

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Advise Alarm
ADVISE_ALM

UNACKNOWLEDGED 58.1 RW N/A

ALARM_STATE 58.2 RO N/A

TIME_STAMP 58.3 RO N/A 0 N/A
SUBCODE 58.4 RO N/A 0 N/A

VALUE 58.5 RO N/A 0 N/A

Failed Active
FAILED_ACTIVE

Maintenance Active
MAINT_ACTIVE

1. These parameters can be written when PWA_SIMULATE is active and Protect Category is not ALL.

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Data Type: DS‐71
Used to report alerts to host system

Data Type: Float
Value of parameter at alarm time for
single alarm, 0 for multiple alarms

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Failed Alert Status

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Maintenance Alert Status

Description

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Advise Active
ADVISE_ACTIVE

Failed Enable
FAILED_ENABLE

Maintenance Enable
MAINT_ENABLE

Advise Enable
ADVISE_ENABLE

Failed Suppress
FAILED_MASK

1. These parameters can be written when PWA_SIMULATE is active and Protect Category is not ALL.

Index

Number

RO /
RW

61 RO

62 RW ALL

63 RW ALL

64 RW ALL

65 RW ALL

(1)

N/A

0: Drive Current
1: Drive Signal
2: Processor Impaired
3: Output Block Timeout
4: Blocks Set to Defaults
5: Travel Sensor
6: Outlet Pressure Sensor
7: Supply Pressure
Sensor
8: Temperature Sensor
9: Supply Pressure
10: Temperature Limit
11: Travel Deviation
12: Travel Limit
13: Travel Accumulator
14: Cycle Counter
15: Performance Critical
16: Performance
Reduced
17: Performance
Information
18: Shutdown Alert

Same as for
FAILED_ACTIVE above

Same as for
MAINT_ACTIVE above

Same as for
ADVISE_ENABLE above

Same as for
FAILED_ACTIVE above

-Continued-

Initial ValueRangeMode

All bits: 0 N/A

Enabled Bits:
0: Drive Current
2: Processor
Impaired
4: Blocks Set to
Default
5: Travel Sensor
15: Performance
Critical
18: Shutdown
Alert

Enabled Bits:
1: Drive Signal
3: Output Block
Timeout
6: Outlet Pressure
Sensor
9: Supply Pressure
11: Travel
Deviation
13: Travel
Accumulator
14: Cycle Counter
16: Performance
Reduced

Enabled Bits:
7: Supply Pressure
Sensor
8: Temperature
Sensor
10: Temperature
Limit
12: Travel Limit

All bits: 0 ALL

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Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Advise Alert Status

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Failed alert enable. Enable allows
detection of alert. All alerts can be
disabled.

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Maintenance alert enable. Enable
allows detection of alert. All alerts
can be disabled.

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Advise alert enable. Enable allows
detection of alert. All alerts can be
disabled.

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable Failed alert mask.
MASK controls whether an alert is
reported. If alert is enabled the alert
condition is evaluated and the
ACTIVE parameter is updated to
reflect if alert is active or not. If the
bit is set reporting is suppressed.
Default is all bits cleared.

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Maintenance Suppress
MAINT_MASK

Advise Suppress
ADVISE_MASK

Failed Priority
FAILED_PRI

Maintenance Priority
MAINT_PRI

Advise Priority
ADVISE_PRI

Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED_ACTION

Travel Accumulator
TRAVEL_ACCUM

Cycle Count
CYCLE_COUNT

Index

Number

RO /
RW

66 RW ALL

67 RW ALL

68 RW ALL 0 to 15 2 SETUP

69 RW ALL 0 to 15 2 SETUP

70 RW ALL 0 to 15 2 SETUP

71 RO N/A 0 to 65535 0 N/A

72 RW ALL

73 RW ALL

Same as for
MAINT_ACTIVE above

Same as for
ADVISE_ENABLE above

Write: Anything
Read: Actual

Write: Anything
Read: Actual

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All bits: 0 ALL

All bits: 0 ALL

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CAL

CAL

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Description

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Maintenance alert mask. MASK
controls whether an alert is
reported. If alert is enabled the alert
condition is evaluated and the
ACTIVE parameter is updated to
reflect if alert is active or not. If the
bit is set reporting is suppressed.
Default is all bits cleared.

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Advise alert mask. MASK controls
whether an alert is reported. If alert
is enabled the alert condition is
evaluated and the ACTIVE
parameter is updated to reflect if
alert is active or not. If the bit is set
reporting is suppressed. Default is all
bits cleared.

Data Type: Uint8
Failed alert priority

Data Type: Uint8
Maintenance alert priority

Data Type: Uint8
Advise alert priority

Data Type: Uint16
Fix for most serious condition

Data Type: Uint32
Total travel expressed in integer %
terms. Controls AI channel 13.

Data Type: Uint32
Number of cycle transitions above a
certain threshold of movement.
Controls AI channel 12.

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74

74.1 RO

74.2 RO

74.3 RO

74.4 RO

74.5 RO

74.6 RO

74.7 RO

74.8 RO

RO /
RW

0: Drive Current
1: Drive Signal
2: Memory Failure -

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

Pending
3: Static Memory

ALL

4: Processor
5: I/O Processor
6: Output Block Timeout
7: Block Set to Defaults

0: Travel Sensor
1: Port A Pressure Sensor
2: Port B Pressure Sensor

ALL

3: Supply Pressure
Sensor
4: Temperature Sensor
5: Pressure Fallback

0: Supply Pressure High
1: Supply Pressure Low

ALL

2: Temperature High
3: Temperature Low

0: Travel Deviation
1: Travel High High
2: Travel Low Low

ALL

3: Travel High
4: Travel Low

0: Travel Open
1: Travel Closed
2: Proximity High High

N/A

3: Proximity High
4: Proximity Low
5: Proximity Low Low

0: Cycle Counter

ALL

1: Travel Accumulator

0: Performance Critical
1: Performance Reduced

ALL

2: Performance
Information

0: High I/P Drive Signal
1: Low I/P Drive Signal
2: High Air Mass Flow
3: Large Travel Deviation
4: Low Supply Pressure
5: High Supply Pressure

ALL

6: High Crossover
Pressure
7: Low Crossover
Pressure
8: No Air Mass Flow
Estimate

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME


INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE

Electronics Active
ELECT_ACTIVE

Sensor Active
SENSOR_ACTIVE

Environment Active
ENVIRO_ACTIVE

Travel Active
TRAVEL_ACTIVE

Proximity Active
PROX_ACTIVE

Travel History Active
TVL_HISTORY_ACTIVE

Performance Active
PERF_ACTIVE

PD Event Active
PD_EVENT_ACTIVE

1. These parameters can be written when PWA_SIMULATE is active and Protect Category is not ALL.

Index

Number

Initial ValueRangeMode

All bits: 0 N/A

All bits: 0 N/A

All bits: 0 N/A

All bits: 0 N/A

All bits: 0 N/A

All bits: 0 N/A

All bits: 0 N/A

All bits: 0 N/A

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Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Electronics Alert status

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Sensor Alert status

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Environment Alert status

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Travel Alert status

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Proximity Alert status.

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Travel History Alert status

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Performance Diagnostic Alert status

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Performance Diagnostic event
status.

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74.9 RO

74.10 RO

74.11 RO

74.12 RO

RO /
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0: I/P Primary Plugged
1: I/P Nozzle Plugged
2: I/P Latched
3: Reserved
4: Relay Jammed
5: Relay Cross Misadj
6: Relay Bias Diaph Leak
7: Relay Port A Diaph
Leak
8: Relay Port B Diaph
Leak

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

9: Reserved
10: Valve Stuck Low or

ALL

Sensor Arm Damage
11: Valve Stuck High or
Sensor Arm Damage
12: Piston Ring Leak
13: Reserved
14: Low Supply Pressure
15: External Leak
16: SOV Trip
17: Air Line Blocked
18: Reserved
19: Reserved
20: Unknown

ALL Reserved All bits: 0 N/A

0: I/P Primary Plugging
1: I/P Nozzle Plugging
2: I/P Calibration Shift
3: Reserved
4: Relay Cross Misadj
5: Relay Port A Diaph
Leak
6: Relay Port B Diaph
Leak
7: Reserved
8: Piston Ring Leak

ALL

9: Reserved
10: Reserved
11: Low Supply Pressure
12: Reserved
13: External Leak
14: Reserved
15: Travel Calibration
Shift
16: Unknown
17: Reserved
18: Reserved

ALL Reserved All bits: 0 N/A

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

PD Detail 1 Active
PD_DETAIL1_ACTIVE

PD Detail 2 Active
PD_DETAIL2_ACTIVE

PD Detail 3 Active
PD_DETAIL3_ACTIVE

PD Detail 4 Active
PD_DETAIL4_ACTIVE

1. These parameters can be written when PWA_SIMULATE is active and Protect Category is not ALL.

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Initial ValueRangeMode

All bits:0 N/A

All bits: 0 N/A

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Description

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Performance Diagnostic Critical
possible cause.

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Performance Diagnostic Detail
status.

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Performance Diagnostic Reduce
possible cause.

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Performance Diagnostic Detail
status

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

PD Detail 5 Active
PD_DETAIL5_ACTIVE

PD Detail 6 Active
PD_DETAIL6_ACTIVE

Shutdown Alerts
SHUTDOWN_ALERTS_ACTIVE

1. These parameters can be written when PWA_SIMULATE is active and Protect Category is not ALL.

Index

Number

RO /
RW

74.13 RO

74.14 RO

74.15 RO N/A

(1)

ALL

(1)

ALL Reserved All bits: 0 N/A

0: Relay Disengaged
1: Insufficient Pressure
Differential
2: Travel Calibration Error
3: Reserved
4: High Supply Pressure*
5: Reserved
6: Near a Travel Cutoff Or
Stop
7:Reserved
8: Spec Sheet Fields
Incomplete*
9: Sensor Failure*
10: Pressure Control
Active
11: Transducer Block
Mode OOS
12: Not Authorized for PD
13: PD Run Disabled*
14: Trigger Data
Available*

0: Drive Current
1: Program Memory
2: Static Memory
3: Processor or I/O
Processor
4: Travel Sensor
5: Port A Pressure Sensor
6: Output Block Timeout
7-31: (Reserved)

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All bits: 0 N/A

All bits: 0 N/A

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Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Performance Diagnostic Detail
status

*Bits which, when set, will trigger
PERF_ACTIVE bit 2.

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Performance Diagnostic Detail
status

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
Indicates what caused an Instrument
Shutdown. Bit remains set even if
condition has passed if Shutdown
Recovery is Manual. All bits are
cleared when MODE_BLK.TARGET is
written. Always enabled whenever
the corresponding
SHUTDOWN_TRIGGER is enabled.

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

INST_ALERTS_ENABLE

Electronics Enable
ELECT_ENABLE

Sensor Enable
SENSOR_ENABLE

Environment Enable
ENVIRO_ENABLE

Travel Enable
TRAVEL_ENABLE

Proximity Enable
PROX_ENABLE

Travel History Enable
TVL_HISTORY_ENABLE

Performance Enable
PERF_ENABLE

Index

Number

RO /
RW

75

75.1 RW ALL

75.2 RW ALL

75.3 RW ALL

75.4 RW ALL

75.5 RW ALL

75.6 RW ALL

75.7 RW ALL

0: Drive Current
1: Drive Signal
2: Program Memory
3: Static Memory
4: Processor
5: I/O Processor
6: Output Block Timeout
7: Blocks Set to Defaults

0: Travel Sensor
1: Port A Pressure Sensor
2: Port B Pressure Sensor
3: Supply Pressure
Sensor
4: Temperature Sensor

0: Supply Pressure High
1: Supply Pressure Low
2: Temperature High
3: Temperature Low

0: Travel Deviation
1: Travel High High
2: Travel Low Low
3: Travel High
4: Travel Low

0: Travel Open
1: Travel Closed
2: Proximity High High
3: Proximity High
4: Proximity Low
5: Proximity Low Low

0: Cycle Counter
1: Travel Accumulator

0: Performance Critical
1: Performance Reduced
2: Performance
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Enabled Bits:
0: Drive Current
1: Drive Signal
2: Program
Memory
3: Static Memory
4: Processor
5: I/O Processor
7: Block Set to
Default

Enabled Bits:
0: Travel Sensor
1: Port A Pressure
Sensor
2: Port B Pressure
Sensor
3: Supply Pressure
Sensor
4: Temperature
Sensor

Enabled Bits:
0: Supply Pressure
High
2: Temperature
High
3: Temperature
Low

Enabled Bits:
0: Travel
Deviation

All bits: 0 SETUP

All bits: 0 SETUP

Enabled Bits:
0: Performance
Critical
1: Performance
Reduced

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SETUP

SETUP

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Description

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Electronic Alerts Enable

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Sensor Alerts Enable

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Environment Alerts Enable

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Travel Alerts Enable

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Proximity Alerts Enable

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Travel History Alerts Enable

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Performance Alerts Enable

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

INST_ALERTS_CONFIG

Shutdown Trigger
SHUTDOWN_TRIGGER

Shutdown Recovery
SHUTDOWN_RECOVERY

Output Blk Timeout
OUTPUT_BLK_TIMEOUT

Drive Current Alert Point

DRIVE_CURRENT_ALRT_PT



Drive Current Alert Time
DRIVE_CURRENT_TIME

Temperature Hi Alert Point
TEMP_HI_ALRT_PT

Temperature Lo Alert Point
TEMP_LO_ALRT_PT

Supply Pressure Hi Alert Point
SUP_PRES_HI_ALRT_PT

Supply Pressure Lo Alert Point
SUP_PRES_LO_ALRT_PT

INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2

Travel Deviation Alert Point
TVL_DEV_ALRT_PT

Travel Deviation Time
TVL_DEV_TIME

Travel Deviation Deadband
TVL_DEV_DB

Travel Accumulator Alert Point
TVL_ACCUM_ALRT_PT

Travel Accumulator Deadband
TVL_ACCUM_DB

Cycle Count Alert Point
CYCLE_COUNT_ALRT_PT

Cycle Count Deadband
CYCLE_COUNT_DB

Index

Number

RO /
RW

76

0: Drive Current
1: Program Memory
2: Static Memory
3: Processor or I/O

76.1 RW ALL

76.2 RW ALL

76.3 RW ALL

76.4 RW ALL > = 5, < = 100 25% SETUP

76.5 RW ALL = 0.25, < = 120 seconds 5 sec SETUP

76.6 RW ALL > -76 F, < 257 F 186 deg F SETUP

76.7 RW ALL > -76 F, < 257 F -63 deg F SETUP

76.8 RW ALL > = 0, < = 150 145 psig SETUP

76.9 RW ALL > = 0, < = 150 15 psig SETUP

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77.1 RW ALL > 0%, <= 125% 5% SETUP

77.2 RW ALL > = 0, < = 120 seconds 10 sec SETUP Data Type: Float

77.3 RW ALL > = 0%, < = 100% 2% SETUP Data Type: Float

77.4 RW ALL > = 0 1,000,000 SETUP

77.5 RW ALL 0 - 100% 1% SETUP

77.6 RW ALL > = 0 1,000,000 SETUP

77.7 RW ALL 0 - 100% 1% SETUP

Processor
4: Travel Sensor
5: Port A Pressure Sensor
6: Output Block Timeout
7-31: (Reserved)

0: (reserved)
1: Program Memory
2: Static Memory
3: Processor or I/O
Processor
4: Travel Sensor
5: Port A Pressure Sensor
6: Output Block Timeout
7-31: (Reserved)

Time > = 0, < = 800
seconds

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Initial ValueRangeMode

All bits: 0 SETUP

All bits: 0 SETUP

600 sec SETUP

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Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=attempt control,
1=fail to zero drive e.g. OOS mode
Action on specific instrument alerts:

Data Type: Bit String (4 byte)
0=Auto
1=Manual
Recovery action after a shutdown
trigger “fail to zero drive” above,

Data Type: Float
The maximum time between
updates from the AO or DO block to
the transducer block setpoint.

Data Type: Float
(percent different) drive signal not
reaching I/P accurately.

Data Type: Float
(percent different) drive signal not
reaching I/P accurately.

Data Type: Float
Temperature HI Limits

Data Type: Float
Temperature LO Limits

Data Type: Float
Maximum supply pressure

Data Type: Float
Minimum supply pressure

Data Type: Float
Alerts when difference between sp
and pv is too large for too long.

Data Type: Uint32
Alerts when accumulated travel is
too much

Data Type: Float
Deadband

Alerts when number of cycles is too
large.

Data Type: Float
Deadband

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PARAMETER_NAME

Travel Open Alert Point
TVL_OPEN_ALRT_PT

Travel Open Deadband
TVL_OPEN_DB

Travel Closed Alert Point
TVL_CLOSED_ALRT_PT

Travel Closed Deadband
TVL_CLOSED_DB

Travel Lo Lo Alert Point
TVL_LO_LO_ALRT_PT

Travel Lo Lo Deadband
TVL_LO_LO_DB

Travel Lo Alert Point
TVL_LO_ALRT_PT

Travel Lo Deadband
TVL_LO_DB

Travel Hi Alert Point
TVL_HI_ALRT_PT

Travel Hi Deadband
TVL_HI_DB

Travel Hi Hi Alert Point
TVL_HI_HI_ALRT_PT

Travel Hi Hi Deadband
TVL_HI_HI_DB

Index

Number

RO /
RW

77.8 RW ALL -25% to 125% 99.5% SETUP

77.9 RW ALL > = 0%, < =100% 1% SETUP

77.10 RW ALL -25% to 125% 0.5% SETUP

77.11 RW ALL > = 0%, < = 100% 1% SETUP

77.12 RW ALL -25% to 125% -25% SETUP

77.13 RW ALL > = 0%, < = 100% 5% SETUP

77.14 RW ALL -25% to 125% -25% SETUP

77.15 RW ALL > = 0%, < = 100% 5% SETUP

77.16 RW ALL -25% to 125% 125% SETUP

77.17 RW ALL > = 0%, < = 100% 5% SETUP

77.18 RW ALL -25% to 125% 125% SETUP

77.19 RW ALL > = 0%, < = 100% 5% SETUP

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Data Type: Float
Alert when valve is open. Control DI
channel 24 regardless of alert enable
state.

Data Type: Float
Deadband

Data Type: Float
Alerts when valve closed. Controls DI
channel 25 regardless of alert enable
state.

Data Type: Float
Deadband

Data Type: Float
Alert when valve position is less than
alert point. Controls DI channels 26
& 30 regardless of alert enable state.

Data Type: Float
Deadband

Data Type: Float
Alert when valve position is less than
alert point. Controls DI channels 27
& 31 regardless of alert enable state.

Data Type: Float
Deadband

Data Type: Float
Alert when valve position is less than
alert point. Controls DI channels 28
& 32 regardless of alert enable state.

Data Type: Float
Deadband

Data Type: Float
Alert when valve position is less than
alert point. Controls DI channels 29
& 33 regardless of alert enable state.

Data Type: Float
Deadband

Description

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Self Test Status
SELFTEST_STATUS

Health Index
HEALTH_INDEX

Reserved A
RESERVED_A

Index

Number

RO /
RW

78 RO N/A 0:

2: Integrator Limited Low
3: Integrator Limited
High
4: Travel Sensor Span
Error
5: MLFB Error
7: Travel Sensor High
Error
8: Travel Sensor Low Error
9: Pressure Sensor B
10: Pressure Sensor A
11: Supply Pressure
Sensor
13: IOP Failure
14: Drive Current
15: Simulate Jumper ON

79 RO N/A 0 - 100 100 N/A

80 RW ALL N/A SETUP

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All bits: 0 Data Type: Bit String (2 byte)

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0=inactive
1=active
Indicates the status of the
instrument self test.
Integrator Limited Low: Indicates
the integrator reached its limit and
cannot move the valve any further.
High valve friction may cause this
situation.
Integrator Limited High:
Indicates the integrator reached its
limit and cannot move the valve any
further. High valve friction may
cause this situation.
Travel Sensor Span Error:
Indicates that span between the
endpoints of travel are not far
enough apart. This error is reported
during automatic calibration.
MLFB Error: Indicates that the Minor
Loop Feedback sensor gave a
non‐valid value during automatic
calibration.
Travel Sensor High Error:
Indicates the travel sensor has
reported a travel position that is
significantly above the normal
operating range, and has failed.
Travel Sensor Low Error: Indicates
the travel sensor has reported a
travel position that is significantly
below the normal operating range,
and has failed.
Pressure B Sensor Failure:
Indicates the pressure sensor is
reporting a pressure that is
significantly outside of the normal
operating pressure, and has failed.
Pressure A Sensor Failure:
Indicates the pressure sensor is
reporting a pressure that is
significantly outside of the normal
operating pressure, and has failed.
Supply Sensor Failure:
Indicates the pressure sensor is
reporting a pressure that is
significantly outside of the normal
operating pressure, and has failed.
IOP Failure: Indicates the I/O
processor has failed.
Drive Current: Indicates that the
Drive Current has exceeded the
Drive Current Alert Point for more
than the Drive Current Alert Time.
Simulate Jumper ON: Indicates the
simulate jumper is connected to the
DVC6200f between the two AUX
terminals.

Data Type: Uint8
Represents overall health of device.
100 is perfect, 0 is completely bad.
Settings for DVC6200f will range
from 10 to 100.

Data Type: Array, 118 x Unit8
Reserved

Description

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PARAMETER_NAME

Reserved AI
RESERVED_AI

Upgrade Progress
UPGRADE_PROGRESS

SPEC_SHEET_VALVE

Valve Size
VALVE_SIZE

Valve Class
VALVE_CLASS

Rated Travel
RATEDTRAVEL

Actual Travel
ACTUAL_TRAVEL

Shaft Stem Diameter
SHAFT_STEM_DIA

Packing Type
PACKING_TYPE

Inlet Pressure
INLET_PRESSURE

Outlet Pressure
OUTLET_PRESSURE

SPEC_SHEET_TRIM

Seat Type
SEAT_TYPE

Leak Class
LEAK_CLASS

Index

Number

RO /
RW

81 RW ALL 0 SETUP

82 RO N/A 1 N/A

83

83.1 RW ALL NULL ALL Data Type: Visible String

83.2 RW ALL NULL ALL Data Type: Visible String

83.3 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

83.4 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

83.5 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

83.6 RW ALL NULL ALL Data Type: Visible String

83.7 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

83.8 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

84

84.1 RW ALL NULL ALL Data Type: Visible String

ANSI Seat Leakage
Classification
1: I
2: II
3: III
4: IV
5: V
6: VI

84.2 RW ALL

7: BFW
8: STD AIR
9: BFW II
10: BFW III
11: BFW IV
12: BFW V
13: BFW VI
14: 1/10th of IV
15: Bubble Tight

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1= I ALL Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

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Data Type: Uint16
Reserved

Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
Not used by the DVC6200f

Description

Port Diameter
PORT_DIAMETER

Port Type
PORT_TYPE

Flow Direction
FLOWDIRECTION

Push Down To
PUSH_DOWN_TO

Flow Tends To
FLOW_TENDS_TO

Unbalanced Area
UNBALANCED_AREA

Trim Style 1
TRIM_STYLE_1

Trim Style 2
TRIM_STYLE_2

84.3 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

84.4 RW ALL

84.5 RW ALL

84.6 RW ALL

84.7 RW ALL

84.8 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

84.9 RW ALL NULL ALL Data Type: Visible String

84.10 RW ALL NULL ALL Data Type: Visible String

1=balanced
2=unbalanced

1=up
2=down

1=open
2=close

1=open
2=close

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0 ALL Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

0 ALL Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

0 ALL Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

0 ALL Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

SPEC_SHEET_ACT

Actuator Size
ACTUATOR SIZE

Effective Area
EFFECTIVE AREA

Air
AIR

Lower Bench Set
LOWER_BENCH_SET

Upper Bench Set
UPPER_BENCH_SET

Nominal Supply Pressure

NOMINAL_SUPPLY_PRESSURE


Spring Rate

SPRING_RATE
Stroking Time Open

STROKING_TIME_OPEN
Stroking Time Close

STROKING_TIME_CLOSE
Lever Style

LEVER_STYLE
Lever Arm Length

MOMENT_ARM

DEVICE_RECORD

Temperature Maximum
TEMP_MAX

Temperature Maximum Time
TEMP_MAX_TIME

Temperature Minimum
TEMP_MIN

Temperature Minimum Time
TEMP_MIN_TIME

Supply Pressure Maximum
SUPP_PRESS_MAX

Supply Pressure Maximum Time
SUPP_PRESS_MAX_TIME

Supply Pressure Minimum
SUPP_PRESS_MIN

Supply Pressure Minimum Time
SUPP_PRESS_MIN_TIME

Comm Error Count
COMM_ERROR_COUNT

Protection
PROTECTION

Index

Number

RO /
RW

85

85.1 RW ALL NULL ALL Data Type: Visible String

85.2 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

85.3 RW ALL

85.4 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

85.5 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

85.6 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

85.7 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

85.8 RW ALL 0.00 ALL

85.9 RW ALL 0.00 ALL

85.10 RW ALL

85.11 RW ALL 0.00 ALL Data Type: Float

86

86.1 RO N/A -9999.99 N/A

86.2 RO N/A Zero time N/A Data Type: Time Value

86.3 RO N/A 9999.99 N/A

86.4 RO N/A Zero time N/A Data Type: Time Value

86.5 RO N/A 0.0 N/A

86.6 RO N/A Zero time N/A Data Type: Time Value

86.7 RO N/A 9999.99 N/A

86.8 RO N/A Zero time N/A Data Type: Time Value

86.9 RW N/A 0 SETUP Not used by the DVC6200f

87 RW ALL

1=open
2=close

1=Pivot Point
2=Rack & Pinion

1=None
2=Calibration
3=Setup & Calibration
4=All

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0 ALL Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

0 ALL Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

2=Calibration NONE

Protect

Category

Data Type: Float
Seconds

Data Type: Float
Seconds

These parameters can only reset
through VL/DD.

Data Type: Float
Highest temperature recorded

Data Type: Float
Lowest temperature recorded

Data Type: Float
Highest supply pressure recorded

Data Type: Float
Lowest supply pressure recorded

Data Type: Enum
Write lock enable/disable. If setting
is at or above a parameters
protection level then that parameter
is read‐only.

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Table 4‐14. Transducer Block Parameter Definitions (Continued)

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

PERF_DIAG

PD Run
PD_COMMAND

PD Status
PD_STATUS

PD Configuration
PD_CONFIG

PD Extra
PD_EXTRA

Temperature Units
TEMPERATURE_UNITS

Pressure Units
PRESSURE_UNITS

Travel Units

TVL_UNITS

Length Units
LENGTH_UNITS

Area Units
AREA_UNITS

Spring Rate Units
SPRING_RATE_UNITS

MAI_CHANNEL_MAP

MAI Channel 1
MAI_CHANNEL_1

MAI Channel 2
MAI_CHANNEL_2

MAI Channel 3
MAI_CHANNEL_3

MAI Channel 4
MAI_CHANNEL_4

MAI Channel 5
MAI_CHANNEL_5

MAI Channel 6
MAI_CHANNEL_6

MAI Channel 7
MAI_CHANNEL_7

MAI Channel 8
MAI_CHANNEL_8

Output Block Selection
OUTBLOCK_SEL

PlantWeb Alerts Set PV Status
PWA_SET_STATUS

Index

Number

RO /
RW

88

AUTO

88.1 RW

88.2 RO ALL

88.3 RW ALL 0 NONE

88.4 RW ALL 0 NONE

89 RW ALL

90 RW ALL

91 RW ALL

92 RW ALL

93 RW ALL

94 RW ALL

95

95.1 RW

95.2 RW

95.3 RW

95.4 RW

95.5 RW

95.6 RW

95.7 RW

95.8 RW

96 RW

97 RW

1=PD On

MAN

2=PD Off
1=Not Running

2=Running

C=1001
F=1002

kPa=1133
bar=1137
psig=1143
inHg=1155
inH2O=1146

2

=1145

Kg/cm
cm=1012

mm=1013
in=1019
deg=1005

cm=1012
mm=1013
in=1019

cm2=1025

2

=1027

mm

2

=1030

in

N/m=1165
lb/in=1596

MAN,

1 through 13 1 SETUP

OOS

MAN,

1 through 13 2 SETUP

OOS

MAN,

1 through 13 3 SETUP

OOS

MAN,

1 through 13 4 SETUP

OOS

MAN,

1 through 13 5 SETUP

OOS

MAN,

1 through 13 6 SETUP

OOS

MAN,

1 through 13 7 SETUP

OOS

MAN,

1 through 13 8 SETUP

OOS

MAN,

1: AO Block

OOS

2: DO Block

MAN,

1: No

OOS

2: Yes

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Initial ValueRangeMode

1=PD On NONE

C SETUP Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

kPa SETUP Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

mm SETUP

mm SETUP

2

cm

N/m SETUP Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

1: AO Block SETUP

1: No SETUP

Protect

Category

Data Type: Enum
Controls whether PD will run or not.

NONE

SETUP Data Type: Enum (Uint8)

Data Type: Enum
Status of performance diagnostics.

Data Type: Bit String
Bit string for configuring PD setup
and options.

Data Type: Uint32
Extra 32 bit integer for sending
values to PD.

Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
Travel units for spec sheet
ACTUAL_TRAVEL and RATEDTRAVEL
only.

Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
Not used for spec sheet
ACTUAL_TRAVEL OR RATEDTRAVEL

Data Type:Uint16 This defines
which transducer block channels will
be sent to each of the 8 MAI
channels. No scaling or other
conversion will be done. Values will
be sent in the currently defined
units. If set to 0, then no output to
MAI (status will be set to BAD).
1=FINAL_VALUE
2=TRAVEL_TARGET
3=FINAL_POSITION_VALUE
4=TRAVEL
5=SUPPLY_PRESS
6=ACT_PRESS_A
7=ACT_PRESS_B
8=ACT_PRESS_DIFF
9=DRIVE_SIGNAL
10=TRAVEL_DEVIATION
11=TEMPERATURE
12=CYCLE_COUNT
13=TRAVEL_ACCUM

Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
Controls which output block (AO or
DO) the transducer block will
respond to.

Data Type: Enum (Uint8)
Controls whether the status of the
PV fed back to the output block from
the transducer block will be affected
by an active PlantWeb alert.

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Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Block Information
BLOCK_INFO

Reserved B
RESERVED_B

Travel Always
TRAVEL_ALWAYS

Index

Number

RO /
RW

Bit 0: Travel feedback
sensor detected
Bit 1: Output Block
Scheduled

98 RO

99 RW Data Type: Bit String (4 bytes)

100 RO Data Type: DS-65

Bit 2: Trigger Capturing
Bit 3: Output Block in
Normal Mode
Bit 4: Write Lock is on
Bit 5: Resource Block in
Auto Mode

Initial ValueRangeMode

Protect

Category

Description

Data Type: Bit String (2 bytes)

View Lists

View lists allow the values of a set of parameters to be accessed at the same time. Views 1 and 2 contain operating
parameters and are defined by the Fieldbus Foundation. View 3 contains dynamic parameters and View 4 contains
static parameters with configuration and maintenance information. Views 3 and 4 are defined by the manufacturer.

Table 4‐15. Transducer Block, View 1

Index Number Parameter

1 ST_REV

5.1 MODE_BLK.TARGET

5.2 MODE_BLK.ACTUAL

5.3 MODE_BLK.PERMITTED

5.4 MODE_BLK.NORMAL
6 BLOCK_ERR

10 TRANSDUCER_TYPE
11 XD_ERROR

13.1 FINAL_VALUE.STATUS

13.2 FINAL_VALUE.VALUE

17.1 FINAL_POSITION_VALUE.STATUS

17.2 FINAL_POSITION_VALUE.VALUE

32.1 SETPOINT_D.STATUS

32.2 SETPOINT_D.VALUE

Table 4‐16. Transducer Block, View 2

Index Number Parameter

1 ST_REV

10 TRANSDUCER_TYPE

14.1 FINAL_VALUE_RANGE.EU_100

14.2 FINAL_VALUE_RANGE.EU_0

14.3 FINAL_VALUE_RANGE.UNITS_INDEX

14.4 FINAL_VALUE_RANGE.DECIMAL

15 FINAL_VALUE_CUTOFF_HI
16 FINAL_VALUE_CUTOFF_LO
18 SERVO_GAIN
19 SERVO_RESET
20 SERVO_RATE
21 ACT_FAIL_ACTION

40.1 GRANT_DENY.GRANT

40.2 GRANT_DENY.DENY

50 INPUT_CHAR

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Note

Because individual views are limited in size, View Lists 3 and 4 have multiple parts.

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Table 4‐17. Transducer Block, View 3.1

Index Number Parameter

1 ST_REV

5.1 MODE_BLOCK.TARGET

5.2 MODE_BLOCK.ACTUAL

5.3 MODE_BLOCK.PERMITTED

5.4 MODE_BLOCK.NORMAL
6 BLOCK_ERR

10 TRANSDUCER_TYPE
11 XD_ERROR

13.1 FINAL_VALUE.STATUS

13.2 FINAL_VALUE.VALUE

17.1 FINAL_POSITION_VALUE.STATUS

17.2 FINAL_POSITION_VALUE.VALUE

32.1 SETPOINT_D.STATUS

32.2 SETPOINT_D.VALUE

35.1 SUPPLY_PRESSURE.STATUS

35.2 SUPPLY_PRESSURE.VALUE

36.1 PRESSURE_A.STATUS

36.2 PRESSURE_A.VALUE

37.1 PRESSURE_B.STATUS

37.2 PRESSURE_B.VALUE

38.1 PRESSURE_DIFF.STATUS

38.2 PRESSURE_DIFF.VALUE
48 TEMPERATURE
49 TRAVEL_TARGET
52 TRAVEL_DEVIATION
53 DRIVE_SIGNAL
54 DRIVE_CURRENT
55 MLFB
59 FAILED_ACTIVE
60 MAINT_ACTIVE
61 ADVISE_ACTIVE
71 RECOMMEND_ACTION
72 TRAVEL_ACCUM
73 CYCLE_COUNT

75.1 INST_ALERTS_ENABLE.ELECT_ENABLE

75.2 INST_ALERTS_ENABLE.SENSOR_ENABLE

75.3 INST_ALERTS_ENABLE.ENVIRO_ENABLE

75.4 INST_ALERTS_ENABLE.TRAVEL_ENABLE

75.5 INST_ALERTS_ENABLE.PROX_ENABLE

75.6 INST_ALERTS_ENABLE.TVL_HISTORY_ENABLE

75.7 INST_ALERTS_ENABLE.PERF_ENABLE

Table 4‐18. Transducer Block, View 3.2

Index Number Parameter

1 ST_REV

74.1 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.ELECT_ACTIVE

74.2 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.SENSOR_ACTIVE

74.3 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.ENVIRO_ACTIVE

74.4 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.TRAVEL_ACTIVE

74.5 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.PROX_ACTIVE

74.6 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.TVL_HISTORY_ACTIVE

74.7 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.PERF_ACTIVE

74.8 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.PD_EVENT_ACTIVE

74.9 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.PD_DETAIL1_ACTIVE

74.10 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.PD_DETAIL2_ACTIVE

74.11 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.PD_DETAIL3_ACTIVE

74.12 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.PD_DETAIL4_ACTIVE

74.13 INST_ALERTS_ACTIVE.PD_DETAIL5_ACTIVE
78 SELFTEST_STATUS
79 HEALTH_INDEX

86.1 DEVICE_RECORD.TEMP_MAX

86.2 DEVICE_RECORD.TEMP_MAX_TIME

86.3 DEVICE_RECORD.TEMP_MIN

86.4 DEVICE_RECORD.TEMP_MIN_TIME

86.5 DEVICE_RECORD.SUPP_PRESS_MAX

86.6 DEVICE_RECORD.SUPP_PRESS_MAX_TIME

86.7 DEVICE_RECORD.SUPP_PRESS_MIN

86.8 DEVICE_RECORD.SUPP_PRESS_MIN_TIME

Table 4‐19. Transducer Block, View 4.1

Index Number Parameter

1 ST_REV
3 STRATEGY

4 ALERT_KEY
10 TRANSDUCER_TYPE
22 ACT_MAN_ID
23 ACT_MODEL_NUM
24 ACT_SN
25 VALVE_MAN_ID
26 VALVE_MODEL_NUM

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Table 4‐20. Transducer Block, View 4.2

Index Number Parameter

1 ST_REV
27 VALVE_SN
28 VALVE_TYPE
29 XD_CAL_LOC
30 XD_CAL_DATE
31 XD_CAL_WHO
89 TEMPERATURE_UNITS
90 PRESSURE_UNITS
91 TVL_UNITS
92 LENGTH_UNITS
93 AREA_UNITS
94 SPRING_RATE_UNITS

Table 4‐21. Transducer Block, View 4.3

Index Number Parameter

1 ST_REV
39 PWA_SIMULATE

41.1 TVL_PRESS_CONTROL.TVL_PRESS_SELECT

41.2 TVL_PRESS_CONTROL.TVL_PRESS_STATE

42.1 BASIC_SETUP.ACTUATOR_STYLE

42.2 BASIC_SETUP.ZERO_PWR_COND

42.3 BASIC_SETUP.TRAVEL_SEN_MOTION

42.4 BASIC_SETUP.FEEDBACK_CONN

42.5 BASIC_SETUP.RELAY_TYPE

42.6 BASIC_SETUP.MAX_SUPP_PRESS

42.7 BASIC_SETUP.PRESS_RANGE_HI

42.8 BASIC_SETUP.PRESS_RANGE_LO

42.9 BASIC_SETUP.TVL_CAL_TRIGGER

42.10 BASIC_SETUP.TVL_TUNING_SET

42.11 BASIC_SETUP.PRESS_TUNING_SET

44.1 TRAVEL_TUNE.TVL_INTEG_ENABLE

44.2 TRAVEL_TUNE.TVL_INTEG_LIM_HI

44.3 TRAVEL_TUNE.TVL_INTEG_LIM_LO

44.4 TRAVEL_TUNE.TVL_INTEG_DEADZ

44.5 TRAVEL_TUNE.TVL_MLFB_GAIN

47.1 PRESS_TUNE.PRESS_CUTOFF_HI

47.2 PRESS_TUNE.PRESS_CUTOFF_LO

47.3 PRESS_TUNE.PRESS_PROP_GAIN

47.4 PRESS_TUNE.PRESS_INTEG_GAIN

47.5 PRESS_TUNE.PRESS_RATE_GAIN

47.6 PRESS_TUNE.PRESS_INTEG_DEADZ

47.7 PRESS_TUNE.PRESS_INTEG_HI_LIM

47.8 PRESS_TUNE.PRESS_INTEG_LO_LIM

47.9 PRESS_TUNE.PRESS_INTEG_IC_HI

47.10 PRESS_TUNE.PRESS_INTEG_IC_LO

47.11 PRESS_TUNE.PRESS_MLFB_GAIN
62 FAILED_ENABLE
63 MAINT_ENABLE
64 ADVISE_ENABLE
65 FAILED_MASK
66 MAINT_MASK

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Table 4‐21. Transducer Block, View 4.3 (continued)

Index Number Parameter

67 ADVISE_MASK
68 FAILED_PRI
69 MAINT_PRI
70 ADVISE_PRI

Table 4‐22. Transducer Block, View 4.4

Index Number Parameter

1 ST_REV

76.1 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG.SHUTDOWN_TRIGGER

76.2 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG.SHUTDOWN_RECOVERY

76.3 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG.OUTPUT_BLK_TIMEOUT

76.4 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG.DRIVE_CURRENT_ALRT_PT

76.5 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG.DRIVE_CURRENT_TIME

76.6 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG.TEMP_HI_ALRT_PT

76.7 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG.TEMP_LO_ALRT_PT

76.8 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG.SUP_PRES_HI_ALRT_PT

76.9 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG.SUP_PRES_LO_ALRT_PT

77.1 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_DEV_ALRT_PT

77.2 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_DEV_TIME

77.3 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_DEV_DB

77.4 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_ACCUM_ALRT_PT

77.5 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_ACCUM_DB

77.6 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.CYCLE_COUNT_ALRT_PT

77.7 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.CYCLE_COUNT_DB

77.8 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_OPEN_ALRT_PT

77.9 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_OPEN_DB

77.10 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_CLOSED_ALRT_PT

77.11 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_CLOSED_DB

77.12 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_LO_LO_ALRT_PT

77.13 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_LO_LO_DB

77.14 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_LO_ALRT_PT

77.15 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_LO_DB

77.16 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_HI_ALRT_PT

77.17 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_HI_DB

77.18 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_HI_HI_ALRT_PT

77.19 INST_ALERTS_CONFIG2.TVL_HI_HI_DB
82 UPGRADE_PROGRESS
87 PROTECTION

Table 4‐23. Transducer Block View, 4.5

Index Number Parameter

1 ST_REV

95.1 MAI_CHANNEL_1

95.2 MAI_CHANNEL_2

95.3 MAI_CHANNEL_3

95.4 MAI_CHANNEL_4

95.5 MAI_CHANNEL_5

95.6 MAI_CHANNEL_6

95.7 MAI_CHANNEL_7

95.8 MAI_CHANNEL_8
96 OUTBLOCK_SEL
97 PWA_SET_STATUS

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Analog Output Function Block

Overview

The Analog Output (AO) function block (figure 4‐6) assigns an output value to a field device through a specified I/O
channel. The block supports mode control, signal status calculation, and simulation. Figure 4‐7 illustrates the internal
components of the AO function block, and table 4‐25 lists the definitions of the block parameters. The digital valve
controller measures and uses actual valve position for READBACK [16].

Figure 4‐6. Analog Output (AO) Function Block

CAS

READBACK

B2716‐1

IN

AO

IN = The remote setpoint value from another

CAS 
function block.

BKCAL 

OUT = The value and status required by the
IN input of another block to prevent reset

BKCAL 
windup and to provide bumpless transfer to closed
loop control.

OUT

= The block output and status.

READBACK

= Actual valve position.

BKCALOUT

OUT

Note

The AO block actual mode will not move to Auto unless:



 Resource Block actual mode is Auto, and

 AO SHED_OPT [27] is set to a non‐zero value.



Note

Actual Block Mode (MODE_BLK.ACTUAL [5.2]) will remain out of service and the block cannot be scheduled if the block has not
been licensed. Contact your Emerson Process Management sales office to upgrade product licensing.

Note

Actual Block Mode (MODE_BLK.ACTUAL [5.2]) will remain in IMAN and the block Readback status will be Bad - Not Connected if
the Output Block Selection is set incorrectly. From the transducer block method Outblock Selection, select the desired output
block, see page 45.

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Figure 4‐7. Analog Output Function Block Schematic

OUT

RCAS 

RCAS 

CAS IN

Operator
Setpoint

IN

SP
HI/LO
Limit

LOW LIM

SP 
SP

HI LIM

MODE

Shed
Mode

RATE DN

SP 
SP

RATE UP

SP
Rate
Limit

SP 

WRK

PV 

SCALE

READ 

Convert
and Status
Calculation

OPTS

IO 

BACK

PV

BKCAL 

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OUT

Access
Analog
Output

Analog
Output

CHANNEL

B2717

Access
Analog
Input

Position
Feedback

Modes

The Analog Output function block supports the following modes:

 Manual (Man)—You can manually set the output to the I/O channel through the OUT [9] attribute. This mode is used

primarily for maintenance, calibration and diagnostics.

 Automatic (Auto)—The block output (OUT [9]) reflects the target operating point specified by the setpoint (SP [8])

attribute. Typically the setpoint is set by the user.

 Cascade (Cas)—The SP [8] attribute is set by another function block through a connection to CAS_IN [17]. The SP [8]

value is used to set the OUT [9] attribute automatically. This is the most frequently used mode in the digital valve
controller.

Note

The transducer block must be in Auto for the mode to go to AUTO, CAS, MAN, or RCAS.

 RemoteCascade (RCas)—The SP [8] is set by a host computer by writing to the RCAS_IN [28] parameter. The SP [8]

value is used to set the OUT [9] attribute automatically.

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 Out of Service (OOS)—The block is not processed. The output channel is maintained at the last value and the status

of OUT [9] is set to Bad: Out of Service. The BLOCK_ERR [6] attribute shows Out of Service.

 Initialization Manual (Iman)—The path to the output hardware is broken and the AO block output will remain at the

last position. This means the transducer block mode is Out of Service or Manual or configured to respond to the DO
block.

 Local Override (LO)—The output of the block is not responding to inputs because the fault state action is active. OUT

[9] freezes or goes to value per IO_OPTS [14].

The target mode of the block may be restricted to one or more of the following modes: Man, Auto, Cas, RCas, or OOS.

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Mode Handling

Shed Options—RCAS Mode Only

Automatically changing through the permitted modes when starting from a remote mode, fall from (or shed) or climb
to a remote mode is determined by the parameter SHED_OPT [27]. A block climbs and sheds through the same path.
For example, if SHED_OPT [27] specifies that a block should shed to Auto, then, if the block target mode is set to RCas,
the block goes through Auto on the way to RCas.

When the block is in Cas mode and the CAS_IN [17] input goes bad, the block sheds mode to the next lower permitted
mode.

You can configure the shed option as follows:

Shed With Return Options

Remote cascade connection failure shifts actual mode but keeps trying to restore remote cascade (in other words, the
remote cascade target mode stays in effect).

Note

During Shed with Return Options, the actual mode is changed, while the target mode stays the same.

Normal—On failure of a remote cascade connection the block attempts to attain the highest permitted non‐remote
mode until remote cascade is restored. Cas is the highest permitted non‐remote mode and Auto is is the next
permitted non‐remote mode. If Cas or Auto are not available, the block will shed by default to Man.

Retained Target—The retained target mode is the previous target mode before it was changed to RCAS or ROUT. On
failure of a remote cascade connection the block attempts to attain the retained target mode.

Auto—On failure of a remote cascade connection the block attempts to attain Auto, if permitted, until remote cascade
is restored.

Man—On failure of a remote cascade connection the block sheds to Man until a remote cascade connection is
restored.

Shed With No Return Options

Note

During Shed with No Return Options, the target mode is changed, while the actual mode stays the same.

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For any shed with no return option, the target mode changes as determined by the option. Therefore, there is no
attempt to restore the connection following failure. The behavior on change to the remote cascade target mode is
identical to that for Shed With Return Options.

Normal—On failure of a remote cascade connection the block sets the target mode to the highest permitted
non‐remote mode. Cas is the highest permitted non‐remote mode and Auto is is the next highest permitted
non‐remote mode. If Cas or Auto are not available, the block will shed by default to Man.

Retained Target—The retained target mode is the previous target mode before it was changed to RCAS or ROUT. On
failure of a remote cascade connection the block sets the target mode to the retained target mode.

Auto—On failure of a remote cascade connection, the block sets the target mode to Auto, if permitted.

Man—On failure of remote cascade connection, the block sets the target mode to Man, if permitted.

The user may configure SHED_OPT [27] so that it calls for a target mode that is not permitted. When doing this, the
mode logic uses the following rules as applied by the remote logic:

 Shed logic never results in a non‐permitted target mode.

 Shed logic never attempts to attain an actual mode of Auto or Cas if that mode is not permitted.

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Status Handling

Output or readback fault detection is reflected in the status of PV [7], OUT [9], and BKCAL_OUT [25]. A limited SP [8]
condition is reflected in the BKCAL_OUT [25] status. When simulation is enabled through the SIMULATE [10] attribute,
you can set the value and status for PV [7] and READBACK [16].

When the block is in Cas mode and the CAS_IN [17] input goes bad, the block sheds mode to the next permitted
mode.

Setting the Output

To set the output for the AO block, you must first set the mode to define the manner in which the block determines its
setpoint. In Manual mode the value of the output attribute (OUT [9]) must be set manually by the user, and is
independent of the setpoint. In Automatic mode, OUT [9] is set automatically based on the value specified by the set
point (SP [8]) in engineering units and the I/O Options attribute. In addition, you can limit the SP [8] value and the rate
at which a change in the SP [8] is passed to OUT [9].

In Cascade mode, the cascade input connection (CAS_IN [17]) is used to update the SP [8]. The back calculation
output (BKCAL_OUT [25]) is wired to the back calculation input (BKCAL_IN [27]) of the upstream block that provides
CAS_IN [17]. This provides bumpless transfer on mode changes and windup protection in the upstream block.

Note

You must wire BKCAL_OUT [25] to BKCAL_IN [27] of the upstream block that provides CAS_IN [17]. Otherwise, the AO will not
initialize properly, and the setpoint at CAS_IN [17] will not be passed to OUT [9].

An analog readback value, such as valve position, is shown by the process value (PV [7]) attribute in engineering units.

To support testing, you can enable simulation, which allows you to manually set the channel feedback. There is no
alarm detection in the AO function block.

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To select the manner of processing the SP and the channel output value configure the setpoint limiting options, the
tracking options, and the conversion and status calculations.

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Output Block PV Status

The Output Block PV Status is determined by the value of the PlantWeb Alerts Set PV Status parameter in the
transducer block (PWA_SET_STATUS [97]), the Transducer Block mode, and enabled Active PlantWeb alarms. Refer to
table 4‐11.

Set Point Selection and Limiting

To select the source of the SP [8] value use the MODE [5] attribute. In Automatic (Auto) mode, the local,
manually‐entered SP [8] is used. In Cascade (Cas) mode, the SP [8] comes from another block through the CAS_IN [17]
input connector. In RemoteCascade (RCas) mode, the SP [8] comes from a host computer that writes to RCAS_IN [28].
The range and units of the SP [8] are defined by the PV_SCALE [11] attribute.

In Manual (Man) mode the SP [8] automatically tracks the PV [7] value when you select the SP‐PV Track in Man I/O
option in IO_OPTS [14]. This option can be used to minimize valve movement when the AO block is transitioned from
Manual mode to Auto. You can disable this option in OOS mode only.

The SP [8] value is limited to the range defined by the setpoint high limit attribute (SP_HI_LIM [20]) and the setpoint
low limit attribute (SP_LO_LIM [21]).

In Auto mode, the rate at which a change in the SP [8] is passed to OUT [9] is limited by the values of the setpoint
upward rate limit attribute (SP_RATE_UP [19]) and the setpoint downward rate limit attribute (SP_RATE_DN [18]). A
limit of zero disables rate limiting.

As shown in figure 4‐8, the block executes a percentage of the set point change each macrocycle. For example, if the
set point rate is set at 10% per second and the macrocycle is 500 milliseconds (0.5 seconds or 50% of 1 second), then
during the first macrocycle the set point will change 5% (50% of the 10% per second rate). If the macrocycle is 750
milliseconds (0.75 seconds or 75% of 1 second), then during the first macrocycle the setpoint will change 7.5% (75% of

10).

When the transducer block receives the setpoint change from an AO block with rate limits, it will smoothly move the
valve to the requested setpoint at the rate limit configured in the AO block.

In Auto mode, the converted SP [8] value is stored in the OUT [9] attribute. In Man mode, the OUT [9] attribute is set
manually, and is used to set the analog output defined by the CHANNEL [22] parameter.

You can access the actuator position associated with the output channel through the READBACK [16] parameter (in
OUT units) and in the PV [7] attribute (in engineering units). The digital valve controller supports position feedback
and therefore provides the actual valve position in PV [7] and READBACK [16] directly.

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Figure 4‐8. Analog Output Function Block Timing Diagram

CAS_IN, 2

1 macrocycle

1 macrocycle

SP 

RATE DN

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OUT

TRANSDUCER BLOCK
TRAVEL TARGET

SP

B2718‐1

1 second 1 second 1 second 1 second

SP RATE UP

Time

Action On Fault Detection

To define the action you wish the valve to take when the block is in CAS mode, and the CAS_IN [17] input detects a
communication failure, or is commanded to go to fault state by the upstream block or the resource block, configure
the following parameters:

IO_OPTS [14]: Determines the action OUT [9] will take upon a fault state. If the IO_OPTS [14] “Fault State to Value” is
not selected, then OUT [9] holds its last position when Fault State is set. If “Fault State to Value” is selected, OUT [9]
goes to the FSTATE_VAL [24] value when Fault State is set.

FSTATE_TIME [23]: The length of time, in seconds, that the AO block will wait to set Fault State. When Fault State is
set, the OUT [9] value goes to either the FSTATE_VAL [24] value or holds its last position, depending on I/O_OPTS [14].
When the block has a target mode of CAS, a fault condition will be detected if the CAS_IN [17] has a BAD status or an
Initiate Fault State substatus is received from the upstream block.

FSTATE_VAL [24]: Determines the OUT [9] value if IO_OPTS “Fault State to Value” is selected. The OUT [9] value
transitions to FSTATE_VAL [24] after FSTATE_TIME [23] elapses and the fault condition has not cleared.

I/O Options

The I/O options parameter (IO_OPTS [14]) allows you to select how the I/O signals are processed. You can set I/O
options in Out of Service mode only. The following I/O options are available in the AO block:

Use PV for BKCAL_OUT—Changes the BKCAL_OUT [25] value to the PV [7] value. When the Use PV for BKCAL_OUT
option is not enabled (False), the BKCAL_OUT [25] value is the working setpoint value.

Target to Man if Fault State Activated—Set the target mode to Man, thus losing the original target, if Fault State is
activated. This latches an output block into the manual mode.

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Use Fault State value on Restart—Use the value of FSTATE_VAL [24] for SP [8] when power is restored or if the device is
restarted, otherwise use the last value saved in non‐volatile memory. This does not act like Fault State, it only uses the
value of FSTATE_VAL [24].

Fault State to Value—The output action to take when a fault occurs (if not selected, use hold last value; if selected, use
FSTATE_VAL [24]).

Increase to Close—If the Increase to Close bit is set the value to the transducer is inverted, e.g. 20% becomes 80%.

SP-PV Track in Man—Permits the setpoint to track the process variable when the target mode of the block is MAN.

SP-PV Track in LO or IMan—Permits the setpoint to track the process variable when the actual mode of the block is LO

or IMan.

SP Track retained Target—Permits the setpoint to track the RCas or Cas parameter based on the retained target mode
when the actual mode of the block is LO or Man. When SP‐PV track options are enabled, the SP Track retained target
will have precedence in the selection of the value to track when the actual mode is Man and LO.

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Simulation

When simulate is active, the transducer sub‐parameters show the actual transducer block status and value as normally
passed back to the AO block. The Simulate sub‐parameters are writable and replace actual transducer values.

Note

When simulate is active, the output block no longer writes values to the transducer block. If the Output Blk Timeout period is
exceeded, the transducer block may move the valve to the Zero Power Condition depending on the configuration of the Output
Block Timeout Alert.

Application Information

The configuration of an AO function block and its associated output channels depends on the specific application. A
typical configuration for the Analog Output involves the following attributes:

PV_SCALE Set the range and engineering units to values that correspond to the operation range.

For the digital valve controller, PV_SCALE [11] is typically set between 0 and 100%.

BKCAL_OUT If you are using the CAS_IN [17] connector wired from another block, wire the

BKCAL_OUT [25] attribute to the other block's BKCAL_IN [27] attribute.

IO_OPTS Set the type of tracking and action upon fault state.

SHED_OPT Set the action to be taken when the set point or output are not updated in a remote

mode.

Block Errors

Table 4‐24 lists conditions reported in the BLOCK_ERR [6] parameter. Conditions in italics are not applicable for the AO
block and are provided only for your reference.

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Table 4‐24. BLOCK_ERR Conditions

Condition Number Condition Name and Description

0 Other (N/A)

1 Block Configuration Error ‐ CHANNEL and SHED_OPT set to 0

2 Link Configuration Error (N/A)

3 Simulate active ‐ Simulation is enabled and the block is using a simulated value in its execution.

4 Local Override ‐ Device in fault state. Actual mode LO.

5

6

7 Input failure/process variable has Bad status (N/A)

8 Output failure ‐ PV has bad status.

9 Memory Failure (N/A)

10 Lost Static Data (N/A)

11 Lost NV Data (N/A)

12 Readback Check Failed (N/A)

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14 Power Up ‐ This condition exists after power up until actual mode is not Out of Service.

15 Out of Service ‐ The block is in Out of Service (OOS) mode.

Device Fault State Set ‐ AO block in fault state after FSTATE_TIME because of Bad status or IFS substatus on CAS_IN or
Resource block commanded fault state.

Device Needs Maintenance Soon ‐ Indicates a Maintenance PlantWeb Alert condition is active if Block Error Reporting is
enabled. See page 62.

Device Needs Maintenance Now ‐ Indicates Failed PlantWeb Alert condition is active if Block Error Reporting is enabled. See
page 62.

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AO Function Block Parameter List (table 4‐25)

 Read/Write Capability: RO - Read Only, RW - Read Write

 Mode: The block mode(s) required to write to the parameter

 Double indentation and shaded Index Number indicates sub‐parameter

Table 4‐25. Analog Output Function Block Parameter Definitions

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Static Revision
ST_REV

Tag Description
TAG_DESC

Strategy
STRATEGY

Alert Key
ALERT_KEY

Index

Number

RO /RWBlock

Mode

1 RO N/A 0 to 65535 0

2 RW ALL 7 bit ASCII Spaces

3 RW ALL 0 to 65535 0

4 RW ALL 1 to 255 0

Range

-Continued-

Initial
Value

Description

Data Type: Unsigned16
The revision level of the static data associated with
the function block. The revision value will be
incremented each time a static parameter value in
the block is changed.

Data Type: Octet String
The user description of the intended application of
the block.

Data Type: Unsigned16
The strategy field can be used to identify grouping
of blocks. This data is not checked or processed by
the block.

Data Type: Unsigned8
The identification number of the plant unit. This
information may be used in the host for sorting
alarms, etc.

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Table 4‐25. Analog Output Function Block Parameter Definitions (Continued)

Block

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Block Mode
MODE_BLK

TARGET

ACTUAL


PERMITTED


NORMAL


Block Error
BLOCK_ERR

Process Variable
PV

Set Point
SP

Output
OUT

Simulate
SIMULATE

SIMULATE_STATUS 10.1 RW ALL 0
SIMULATE_VALUE 10.2 RW ALL 0
TRANSDUCER_STATUS 10.3 RO ALL 0
TRANSDUCER_VALUE 10.4 RO ALL 0

ENABLE/DISABLE 10.5 RW ALL

Process Value Scale
PV_SCALE

Transducer Scale
XD_SCALE

Index

Number

5.1 RW ALL

5.2 RO ALL OOS

5.3 RW ALL

5.4 RW ALL AUTO

RO /

Mode

RW

5

6 RO N/A

7 RO N/A

OOS

8

9

10

11 RW OOS

12 RO OOS

MAN

AUTO

MAN
OOS

Range

OOS
MAN
AUTO
AUTO‐CAS
AUTO‐RCAS

OOS+MAN+AUTO+
CAS+RCAS

1: Block Configuration
Error
3: Simulate Active
4: Local Override
5: Device Fault State Set
8: Output Failure
14: Power‐up
15: Out‐of‐Service

PV Status set equal to
READBACK status

PV_SCALE +/- 10% Dynamic

OUT_SCALE +/- 10% Dynamic

0: Not Initialized
1: Simulation Disable
2: Simulation Active

EU at 100%
EU at 0%
Units index
Decimal Point

EU at 100%
EU at 0%
Units index

Point

Decimal

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Initial
Value

OOS until

block is

configured,

then last valid

target

OOS+MAN+A

UTO+

CAS+RCAS

Dynamic

Dynamic

1: Simulation

Disabled

100

0

%

2

100 only

0 only
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Description

Data Type: DS‐69
Valid Bits: 7: OOS, 6: IMAN, 5: LO, 4: MAN, 3: AUTO,
2: CAS, 1: RCAS
The actual, target, permitted, and normal modes of
the block.
Target: The requested block mode
Actual: The current mode of the block
(Note: Bit 6 (IMAN) is valid for ACTUAL only)
Permitted: Allowed modes for Target
Normal: Most common mode for Target

Data Type: Bit String (2 byte)
0=inactive
1=active
This parameter reflects the error status associated
with the hardware or software components
associated with a block. It is a bit string, so that
multiple errors may be shown. See table 4‐24.

Data Type: DS‐65
The process variable used in block execution. This
value is converted from READBACK to show the
actuator position in the same units as the setpoint
value.

Data Type: DS‐65
The SP of the analog block. Can be derived from
CAS_IN, RCAS_IN in normal modes, or can track PV
in MAN, IMan or LO modes. IO_OPTS is used to
determine value of SP in MAN, IMan or LO. If no
IO_OPTS for SP tracking are set, SP will freeze when
mode changes from CAS or RCAS.

Data Type: DS‐65
The primary value and status calculated by the
block in Auto mode. OUT may be set manually in
Man mode.

Data Type: DS‐82
Allows the analog input to be manually supplied
when simulate is enabled. When simulation is
disabled, the simulate value and status track actual
value & status.

Data Type: DS‐68
The high and low scale values, engineering units
code, and number of decimal places to be used in
displaying the PV parameter and parameters which
have the same scaling as PV.

Data Type: DS‐68
The high and low scale values and engineering
units code are read only. This parameter
determines the number of digits to the right of the
decimal point used with the value obtained from
the transducer for a specified channel.

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Table 4‐25. Analog Output Function Block Parameter Definitions (Continued)

Block

Label
PARAMETER_NAME

Grant Deny
GRANT_DENY

GRANT 13.1 RW ALL

DENY 13.2 RW ALL All bits: 0

I/O Options
IO_OPTS

Status Options
STATUS_OPTS

Readback
READBACK

Cascade Input
CAS_IN

Setpoint Rate Down
SP_RATE_DN

Setpoint Rate Up
SP_RATE_UP

Setpoint High Limit
SP_HI_LIM

Setpoint Low Limit
SP_LO_LIM

AO Channel
CHANNEL

Fault State Time
FSTATE_TIME

Index

Number

RO /

Mode

RW

13

14 OOS

15 OOS

16 RO N/A

17 ALL

18 ALL

19 ALL

20 ALL PV Scale +/- 10% 100

21 ALL PV Scale +/- 10% 0

22 OOS 1=Setpoint 1=Setpoint

23 ALL Positive, seconds 0

Range

0: Program
1: Tune
2: Alarm
3: Local

1: SP tracks PV in Man
3: SP tracks PV in LO or
Iman
4: SP Track retained
target in Man or LO
5: Increase to Close
6: Fault State to value
0=freeze
1=go to Fault State
value
7: Use Fault State
value on restart
8: Target to Man if
Fault State activated
9: Use PV for
BKCAL_OUT
0=SP
1=PV

4: Propagate Failure
Backward

Status

Value Dynamic

Status

Value 0

Positive, 0 disables
rate limiting PV units

Positive, 0 disables
rate limiting PV units

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Initial
Value

All bits: 0

All bits: 0

All bits: 0

BAD:

NC:

const

+INF

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Description

Data Type: DS‐70
Options for controlling access of host computers
and local control panels to operating, tuning, and
alarm parameters of the block.
GRANT: 1 = granted, 0= N/A
DENY: 1 = denied, 0 = N/A

Data Type: Bit String (2 byte)
0=disable
1=enable
Allows you to select the type of tracking and the
output value when a fault condition occurs.

Data Type: Bit String
0=disable
1=enable
Options the user may select for the block
processing of status.

Data Type: DS‐65
Readback is the de‐characterized valve position as
reported by the transducer block parameter
FINAL_POSITION_VALUE [17]. This correlates with
the AO block parameter OUT [9], which is the
setpoint to the transducer. READBACK is the
simulated input if SIMULATE is enabled or the
transducer block feedback if SIMULATE is disabled.

Data Type: DS‐65
The setpoint value from another function block.

Data Type: Float
Ramp rate for downward set point changes. When
the ramp rate is set to zero, the set point is used
immediately.

Data Type: Float
Ramp rate for upward set point changes. When the
ramp rate is set to zero, the setpoint is used
immediately.

Data Type: Float
The highest set point value allowed. SP_HI_LIM
must be greater than SP_LO_LIM.

Data Type: Float
The lowest set point value allowed. SP_LO_LIM
must be less than SP_HI_LIM.

Data Type: Unsigned16
Defines which transducer parameter receives the
AO output. Select Setpoint to control valve
position.

Data Type: Float
Time from failure detection to reaction if failure still
exists.

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