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About this Guide

The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

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In no case does this manual guarantee the suitability of the positioner or the software or its
adaptability to a specific customer's needs.

Please report any errors or questions about the information in this manual to your local
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Copyright

All software is the intellectual property of GE Oil & Gas. The complete design and manufacture
is the intellectual property of GE Oil & Gas. Masoneilan
trademarks of GE Oil & Gas. All information contained herein is believed to be accurate at the
time of publication and is subject to change without notice. All other trademarks and
copyrights are properties of their respective corporations.

ValVue Digital Communications Software Ver. 2.80

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, FVP*, SVI, and ValVue are registered

Copyright 2014 by GE Oil & Gas. All rights reserved.

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Document Changes

Version/Date Changes

B/6-2012 Added HART 6 functionality.

Updated screen captures throughout .

Added Burst section.

Updated ValVue Options screen for ValVue 2.8 functionality.

Reconfigured book to include sections for all ValVue components
as opposed to just SVI1000 and SVI II AP.

C/3-2014 Added SVI, SVI2, HDLT and 12400 to the book.

Changed description of how to physically configure digital
switches.

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Contents

Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................................17

ValVue Lite and ValVue Trial ................................................................................................................................................17

Stand-Alone or Integrated ValVue.............................................................................................................................17

ValVue Tasks........................................................................................................................................................................18

About this Manual......................................................................................................................................................................18

ValVue Software Installation and Administration .............................................................................................................19

Requirements...............................................................................................................................................................................19

Hardware and Software Requirements..................................................................................................................19

Before Installing ValVue..........................................................................................................................................................19

HART Compliance..............................................................................................................................................................20

Failure to Communicate.................................................................................................................................................20

Installing ValVue.........................................................................................................................................................................21

Administration.............................................................................................................................................................................24

ValVue System Administration, Passwords, and Privilege Levels ...............................................................24

Starting Administration Program...............................................................................................................................25

Add Users ..............................................................................................................................................................................27

Editing User Accounts .....................................................................................................................................................28

Deleting a User Account.................................................................................................................................................28

Privilege Level......................................................................................................................................................................29

Starting ValVue ...........................................................................................................................................................................30

Registering ValVue ....................................................................................................................................................................30

Using Unregistered Software ...............................................................................................................................................37

Starting Unregistered Software..................................................................................................................................37

Offline Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................37

Offline Operation................................................................................................................................................................38

ValVue Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................................41

Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................41

Configure the Set Options......................................................................................................................................................41

Configure Multiplexor Setup and Operation .................................................................................................................45

Mux Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................46

Mux Reset..............................................................................................................................................................................48

Troubleshooting ValVue Mux .......................................................................................................................................50

Configuring Burst Mode..........................................................................................................................................................51

Connecting Devices ........................................................................................................................................................................53

Connected Devices ...................................................................................................................................................................53

Selecting a Device .....................................................................................................................................................................54

Find by Tag ...........................................................................................................................................................................54

Re-Scan ..................................................................................................................................................................................54

Advanced Setup with ValVue .....................................................................................................................................................57

Methods to Set Up the SVI II AP...........................................................................................................................................57

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Advanced Setup......................................................................................................................................................................... 57

Steps to Set Up SVI II AP................................................................................................................................................ 57

Configuration Parameters .................................................................................................................................................... 58

Calibration Steps ....................................................................................................................................................................... 58

Run Find Stops.................................................................................................................................................................... 58

Manual Find Stops............................................................................................................................................................ 59

Open Stop Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................... 61

Tri-Loop Configuration............................................................................................................................................................ 63

SVI II AP Software Manual ........................................................................................................................................................... 65

ValVue SVI II AP Work Environment ........................................................................................................................................ 67

Overview........................................................................................................................................................................................ 67

Working in ValVue..................................................................................................................................................................... 68

Toolbar ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

Tools Menu........................................................................................................................................................................... 68

Help Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................ 68

ValVue Help.................................................................................................................................................................................. 69

Exit.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70

Change Mode.............................................................................................................................................................................. 70

Failsafe Mode...................................................................................................................................................................... 70

ValVue Screens........................................................................................................................................................................... 71

SVI II AP Monitor Screen ............................................................................................................................................................... 73

What You Can Do on the Monitor Screen...................................................................................................................... 73

Changing the Setpoint............................................................................................................................................................ 76

Entering Setpoint Value ................................................................................................................................................. 76

Status on the Monitor Screen.............................................................................................................................................. 77

Tag Information ......................................................................................................................................................................... 78

Changing Tag Information on the Monitor Screen ........................................................................................... 78

Send Command ......................................................................................................................................................................... 79

List of Available HART Commands............................................................................................................................ 80

Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................................................... 82

Setup Wizard Selections ................................................................................................................................................ 83

Setting the Tag and Descriptor Data....................................................................................................................... 84

Setting the Air Action....................................................................................................................................................... 85

Calibrate Travel.................................................................................................................................................................. 85

Autotune................................................................................................................................................................................ 85

Setup Selections Made ................................................................................................................................................... 86

Progress Dialog.................................................................................................................................................................. 87

Monitor Context Menu ............................................................................................................................................................ 90

Restore SVI Data................................................................................................................................................................ 91

Reports................................................................................................................................................................................... 92

Configure Screen ............................................................................................................................................................................. 99

What You Can Do on the Configure Screen.................................................................................................................. 99

Tag Information .......................................................................................................................................................................100

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Characterization...................................................................................................................................................................... 102

Custom Characterization............................................................................................................................................ 103

Button Lock................................................................................................................................................................................107

Bumpless Transfer.................................................................................................................................................................. 107

Near Closed ............................................................................................................................................................................... 107

Position Limit Stops................................................................................................................................................................108

Single/Double Acting.............................................................................................................................................................108

Air-to-Open / Air-to-Close................................................................................................................................................... 108

Position Fault Limits...............................................................................................................................................................108

Language.................................................................................................................................................................................... 108

Pressure Units........................................................................................................................................................................... 109

Configure I/O.............................................................................................................................................................................109

Accessing Configure I/O..............................................................................................................................................109

Output Switches (DO)....................................................................................................................................................110

Digital Input (DI) ...............................................................................................................................................................111

Input Signal Range (AI) .................................................................................................................................................111

Position Retransmit (AO)..............................................................................................................................................111

Burst Settings............................................................................................................................................................................ 112

Configure Context Menu......................................................................................................................................................113

Custom Linearization.................................................................................................................................................... 114

Applying Configuration Changes..................................................................................................................................... 116

Trend Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................... 117

What you can do on the Trend Screen.........................................................................................................................117

Trend Graph Features........................................................................................................................................................... 118

Trend Context Menu .............................................................................................................................................................. 120

Calibrate Screen ............................................................................................................................................................................ 121

What you can do on the Calibrate Screen................................................................................................................. 121

Signal Calibration Procedure............................................................................................................................................. 122

Low Signal Value Calibration.....................................................................................................................................122

High signal Value Calibration....................................................................................................................................124

Pressure Calibration Procedure ....................................................................................................................................... 125

Advanced Parameters..........................................................................................................................................................127

Calibrate Context Menu.......................................................................................................................................................129

Reset to Factory Cal ...................................................................................................................................................... 130

Live Tuning.........................................................................................................................................................................131

Applying Calibration Screen Changes...........................................................................................................................131

Diagnostics Screen .......................................................................................................................................................................133

What you can do on the Diagnostics Screen ............................................................................................................ 133

Tag Information............................................................................................................................................................... 134

Continuous Diagnostics...............................................................................................................................................134

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Diagnostic Tests.......................................................................................................................................................................134

Performing Diagnostic Tests......................................................................................................................................134

Standard Actuator Signature (Std. Actuator Sig.).............................................................................................137

Step Test..............................................................................................................................................................................142

Ramp Test...........................................................................................................................................................................144

Extended Actuator Signature (Extended Act. Sig.)...........................................................................................146

Diagnostics Context Menu..................................................................................................................................................147

Reset Continuous Diagnostics..................................................................................................................................148

Status Screen ..................................................................................................................................................................................149

What you can do on the SVI II AP Status Screen......................................................................................................149

Clear Current Faults.......................................................................................................................................................150

Clear All Faults..................................................................................................................................................................150

Status Code List ...............................................................................................................................................................150

Status Context Menu.....................................................................................................................................................161

Check Screen- Advanced Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................163

What you can do on the Check Screen ........................................................................................................................163

Information Displayed ..........................................................................................................................................................164

Check Context Menu..............................................................................................................................................................164

Set I/P............................................................................................................................................................................................165

Changing HART Versions ...........................................................................................................................................................167

Changing SVI II AP to HART 6.............................................................................................................................................167

References ........................................................................................................................................................................................169

Overview......................................................................................................................................................................................169

Supported HART Modems ...................................................................................................................................................169

SVi1000 Software Manual .........................................................................................................................................................185

Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................................187

About This Manual..................................................................................................................................................................187

Conventions Used in This Manual...........................................................................................................................187

ValVue Overview......................................................................................................................................................................188

System Requirements...........................................................................................................................................................188

Hardware............................................................................................................................................................................188

Software..............................................................................................................................................................................188

ValVue SVi1000 Work Environment ......................................................................................................................................189

Overview......................................................................................................................................................................................189

Working in SVi1000 ................................................................................................................................................................190

Toolbar.................................................................................................................................................................................190

Modes of Operation .......................................................................................................................................................190

Change Mode....................................................................................................................................................................190

Exit..........................................................................................................................................................................................190

SVi1000 Help ...................................................................................................................

He

lp Menu ..........................................................................................................................................................................191

..........................................................191

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SVi1000 Tabs.............................................................................................................................................................................192

Monitor Tab ....................................................................................................................................................................... 192

Trend Tab............................................................................................................................................................................193

Configure Tab................................................................................................................................................................... 194

Status Tab ..........................................................................................................................................................................196

Check....................................................................................................................................................................................197

Monitor ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 199

What You Can Do on the Monitor Tab .......................................................................................................................... 199

Adjust Operations ................................................................................................................................................................... 200

1. Tag Information.......................................................................................................................................................... 200

2. Signal/Position Data.................................................................................................................................................201

3. Status on the Monitor Tab.....................................................................................................................................202

4. Information Pane.......................................................................................................................................................204

Monitor Context Menu..........................................................................................................................................................205

Reports......................................................................................................................................................................................... 207

How to Create Reports.................................................................................................................................................207

Creating Report Template Files................................................................................................................................207

Report Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................... 211

Generate Report..............................................................................................................................................................212

Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................................................. 213

Setup Wizard Selections.............................................................................................................................................. 214

Trend ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 225

What you can do on the Trend Tab................................................................................................................................ 225

Trend Graph Features...........................................................................................................................................................226

Changing the Graph View........................................................................................................................................... 226

Capture to Clipboard.....................................................................................................................................................226

Trend Context Menu...................................................................................................................................................... 227

Configure .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 229

What You Can Do on the Configure Tab......................................................................................................................229

Tag Information.......................................................................................................................................................................230

Position Fault Limits...............................................................................................................................................................231

Characterization...................................................................................................................................................................... 232

Custom Characterization............................................................................................................................................ 233

Custom Linearization....................................................................................................................................................234

Air Action.....................................................................................................................................................................................235

Bumpless Transfer.................................................................................................................................................................. 236

Position Limits........................................................................................................................................................................... 236

DO Output Switches...............................................................................................................................................................237

Configuring Output Switches ....................................................................................................................................237

Configure Context Menu......................................................................................................................................................239

Calibrate ............................................................................................................................................................................................241

What you can do on the Calibrate Tab......................................................................................................................... 241

Calibration..................................................................................................................................................................................243

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PID and Advanced Parameters ........................................................................................................................................244

Advanced Parameters..................................................................................................................................................245

Open Stop Adjustment..........................................................................................................................................................246

Calibrate Context Menu .......................................................................................................................................................247

Run Find Stops..................................................................................................................................................................248

Manual Find Stops..........................................................................................................................................................250

Auto Tune............................................................................................................................................................................251

Status ..................................................................................................................................................................................................253

What you can do on the Status Tab...............................................................................................................................253

Active Faults ..............................................................................................................................................................................254

General.........................................................................................................................................................................................255

Instrumentation .......................................................................................................................................................................256

Actuator.......................................................................................................................................................................................257

Pneumatics ................................................................................................................................................................................258

Critical...........................................................................................................................................................................................259

Electronics ..................................................................................................................................................................................260

Clear Current Faults ...............................................................................................................................................................261

Clear All Faults ..........................................................................................................................................................................262

Fault Matrix ................................................................................................................................................................................263

Status Context Menu .............................................................................................................................................................272

Check ..................................................................................................................................................................................................273

What you can do on the Check Tab ...............................................................................................................................273

Information Displayed on the Check Tab ....................................................................................................................274

Check Context Menu..............................................................................................................................................................275

Optional Switch Load Limits .....................................................................................................................................................277

Output Switches.......................................................................................................................................................................277

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................277

Checking Switch Operation................................................................................................................................................279

ValVue Commands.........................................................................................................................................................279

ValVue 12400 Software ..............................................................................................................................................................281

ValVue 12400 Work Environment .........................................................................................................................................283

What is ValVue 12400?.........................................................................................................................................................283

Welcome to ValVue 12400 .........................................................................................................................................283

ValVue 12400's Work Environment ........................................................................................................................284

Working in ValVue 12400............................................................................................................................................285

Toolbar

.................................................................................................................................................................................285

Tools Menu.........................................................................................................................................................................286

Modes of Operation .......................................................................................................................................................287

Change Mode....................................................................................................................................................................288

Exit..........................................................................................................................................................................................291

Help .......................................................................................................................................................................................291

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ValVue 12400 Help................................................................................................................................................................. 291

Types of Help Available................................................................................................................................................ 291

Toolbar Help......................................................................................................................................................................291

Context Sensitive Help ................................................................................................................................................. 292

ValVue 12400 Screens..........................................................................................................................................................292

12400 Monitor.................................................................................................................................................................. 292

Trend..................................................................................................................................................................................... 293

Basic Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................ 295

Advanced Setup .............................................................................................................................................................. 296

Transmitter Diagnostics ..............................................................................................................................................297

Status ................................................................................................................................................................................... 298

Check....................................................................................................................................................................................299

Controller Monitor .......................................................................................................................................................... 300

What you can do on the 12400 Controller Setup Screen ............................................................................301

Controller Monitor ......................................................................................................................................................................... 303

What you can do with the 12400 Controller Monitor Screen ............................................................................303

Tag .................................................................................................................................................................................................304

Controller Monitor Controller Bargraphs .....................................................................................................................304

Controller Output............................................................................................................................................................305

Level Measurement .......................................................................................................................................................306

Send Command.......................................................................................................................................................................307

PID Controller Mode............................................................................................................................................................... 309

12400 Monitor Context Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 310

12400 Monitor Context Menu................................................................................................................................... 310

Reset..................................................................................................................................................................................... 311

Restore 12400 Data.......................................................................................................................................................312

Save 12400 Data ............................................................................................................................................................313

Reports ................................................................................................................................................................................ 314

12400 Monitor ................................................................................................................................................................................323

What

you can do on the 12400 Monitor Screen ...................................................................................................... 323

Level Indicator..........................................................................................................................................................................324

Status on the 12400 Monitor Screen............................................................................................................................. 324

Changing Tag and Descriptor Information on the 12400 Monitor Screen ..................................................325

Changing Message on 12400 Monitor Screen..........................................................................................................328

Send Command.......................................................................................................................................................................330

Send Command...............................................................................................................................................................330

Command Selection ......................................................................................................................................................332

Command Result Display............................................................................................................................................ 334

Update Configured Data ..................................................................................................................................................... 334

Controller Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................335

What you can do on the 12400 Controller Setup Screen ....................................................................................335

PID Controller Alarms............................................................................................................................................................336

PID Parameters Settings...................................................................................................................................................... 337

PID Controller Configuration..............................................................................................................................................338

PID Controller Setpoint Range ..........................................................................................................................................339

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Trend ...................................................................................................................................................................................................341

What you can do on the Trend Screen .........................................................................................................................341

Trend Screen with Controller Activation ..............................................................................................................342

Graph Display............................................................................................................................................................................344

Changing the Graph View...................................................................................................................................................345

Trend Context Menu ..............................................................................................................................................................346

Detach Trend.............................................................................................................................................................................347

Capture to Clipboard .............................................................................................................................................................347

Basic Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................349

What you can do on the Basic Setup Screen.............................................................................................................349

Apply .....................................................................................................................................................................................350

Exiting in Setup Mode....................................................................................................................................................350

Changing Tag Information on the Basic Setup Screen .........................................................................................351

Transmitter.................................................................................................................................................................................353

Transmitter Mode ...........................................................................................................................................................353

Transmitter Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................354

Transmitter Action..........................................................................................................................................................355

Display Language...........................................................................................................................................................356

Level Transmitter.....................................................................................................................................................................357

Level Transmitter ............................................................................................................................................................357

Record SG ...........................................................................................................................................................................357

Zero........................................................................................................................................................................................358

Span ......................................................................................................................................................................................359

Applying Basic Setup Changes .........................................................................................................................................361

Basic Setup Context Menu..................................................................................................................................................362

SG Service...................................................................................................................................................................................363

Signal Range..............................................................................................................................................................................365

Advanced Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................367

What you can do on the Advanced Setup Screen...................................................................................................367

Local User Interface...............................................................................................................................................................368

Changing Configuration ..............................................................................................................................................369

SG Meter Calibration..............................................................................................................................................................370

SG Meter Calibration Zero...........................................................................................................................................370

Span ......................................................................................................................................................................................371

Reset to Factory...............................................................................................................................................................372

Set SIL2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................373

Alarm.............................................................................................................................................................................................374

Alarm Hysteresis .............................................................................................................................................................375

Range............................................................................................................................................................................................376

Change Level LRV or URV Setting............................................................................................................................376

Changing Level Units ....................................................................................................................................................377

Zero Shift.............................................................................................................................................................................378

Reduced Span ..................................................................................................................................................................378

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DO Switches .............................................................................................................................................................................. 379

DO Switches ...................................................................................................................................................................... 379

Configuring DO Switches ............................................................................................................................................380

Database.....................................................................................................................................................................................382

Database ............................................................................................................................................................................ 382

Displacer.............................................................................................................................................................................382

Displacer Type.................................................................................................................................................................. 386

Torque Tube and Chamber........................................................................................................................................ 387

Chamber Options............................................................................................................................................................ 392

Options ................................................................................................................................................................................ 393

Applying Database Changes.....................................................................................................................................394

Filters and Tuning ...................................................................................................................................................................395

Filters and Tuning...........................................................................................................................................................395

Smart Filter Enable.........................................................................................................................................................396

Filter Parameters ............................................................................................................................................................397

Autotune ............................................................................................................................................................................. 400

Damping .............................................................................................................................................................................401

Applying Filters and Tuning Changes....................................................................................................................401

Calibration Filter..............................................................................................................................................................401

Calibration Tools...................................................................................................................................................................... 403

Calibration Tools ............................................................................................................................................................. 403

Signal Selection ............................................................................................................................................................... 404

4 - 20 mA Calibration....................................................................................................................................................405

Coupling.............................................................................................................................................................................. 410

Calibration Reset............................................................................................................................................................. 411

Advanced Setup Context Menu........................................................................................................................................415

Applying Advanced Setup Changes...............................................................................................................................416

Transmitter Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................................................. 417

What you can do on the Transmitter Diagnostics Screen...................................................................................417

Continuous Diagnostic Data..............................................................................................................................................418

Reset Data..........................................................................................................................................................................418

Detail.....................................................................................................................................................................................419

Service Time ..............................................................................................................................................................................420

Reset..................................................................................................................................................................................... 420

Set Interval.........................................................................................................................................................................421

AO1/AO0/Signal Trim in Raw Count...............................................................................................................................422

Calibration Raw Range.........................................................................................................................................................423

Specific Gravity Meter...........................................................................................................................................................424

Transmitter Diagnostics Context Menu........................................................................................................................426

Status .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 427

What you can do on the Status Screen........................................................................................................................427

Active Faults .............................................................................................................................................................................. 428

Log Only.......................................................................................................................................................................................429

Annunciate.................................................................................................................................................................................430

User Faults 2..............................................................................................................................................................................431

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Failsafe.........................................................................................................................................................................................432

User Faults 1..............................................................................................................................................................................433

Clearing Faults..........................................................................................................................................................................434

Clearing Individual Fault..............................................................................................................................................434

Clear Current Faults.......................................................................................................................................................436

Clear All Faults..................................................................................................................................................................437

Set Fail High/Fail Low............................................................................................................................................................438

Status Context Menu .............................................................................................................................................................440

Check ..................................................................................................................................................................................................441

What you can do on the Check Screen ........................................................................................................................441

Check Context Menu..............................................................................................................................................................442

ValVue VECTOR Software ..........................................................................................................................................................443

Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................................445

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................445

ValVue VECTOR Software ....................................................................................................................................................446

About This Manual..................................................................................................................................................................446

Conventions Used in This Manual...........................................................................................................................446

Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................................447

Installation..................................................................................................................................................................................447

Requirements....................................................................................................................................................................447

HART Related Issues ......................................................................................................................................................447

ValVue VECTOR Operational Overview ...............................................................................................................................449

Operational Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................449

Overview Tab Tools Menu and Context Menu...................................................................................................451

Working in ValVue VECTOR.................................................................................................................................................456

Toolbar.................................................................................................................................................................................456

Modes of Operation .......................................................................................................................................................456

Exit..........................................................................................................................................................................................456

ValVue VECTOR Help..............................................................................................................................................................456

Help Menu ..........................................................................................................................................................................456

ValVue VECTOR Tabs .............................................................................................................................................................457

Overview Tab ....................................................................................................................................................................457

Trend Tab............................................................................................................................................................................458

Configure Tab ...................................................................................................................................................................459

Status Tab...........................................................................................................................................................................461

Communication Tab ......................................................................................................................................................462

Alerts Tab............................................................................................................................................................................463

Battery Tab.........................................................................................................................................................................464

Setup Wizard ...................................................................................................................................................................................465

Setup Wizard Screen .............................................................................................................................................................465

Run Setup Wizard ...........................................................................................................................................................467

Scan for Devices..............................................................................................................................................................468

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Trend ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 469

Trend Tab....................................................................................................................................................................................469

Trend Graph Features...........................................................................................................................................................470

Changing the Graph View........................................................................................................................................... 470

Capture to Clipboard.....................................................................................................................................................470

Trend Right Click and Context Menu.............................................................................................................................. 471

Configure .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 473

Configure Screen: Overview...............................................................................................................................................473

Configure Power Tab.............................................................................................................................................................474

Configure Wireless Tab ........................................................................................................................................................ 477

Configure Wired Tab..............................................................................................................................................................479

Configure 4-20 mA Tab........................................................................................................................................................481

Create a PV Linearization Table...............................................................................................................................483

Configure Burst Settings Tab.............................................................................................................................................484

Configure Auto Burst.....................................................................................................................................................489

Configure Manual Burst...............................................................................................................................................489

Configure Event Notification Tab..................................................................................................................................... 490

Configure Adapter Info Tab................................................................................................................................................ 495

Configure Time Screen ......................................................................................................................................................... 498

Configure Tab Tools and Context Menu.......................................................................................................................499

Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................................................501

Maintenance Tab .................................................................................................................................................................... 501

Maintenance Tab Tools and Context Menu................................................................................................................502

Status .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 505

Status Screen: General.........................................................................................................................................................505

Active Faults......................................................................................................................................................................506

Device_Status................................................................................................................................................................... 507

IO_and_Subdevice_Status .........................................................................................................................................508

Ext_Device_Status..........................................................................................................................................................509

WirelessHART_Status....................................................................................................................................................510

Device_Diagnostic_Status_0 ....................................................................................................................................511

Device_Specific_Status_0 ..........................................................................................................................................512

Device_Specific_Status_1 ..........................................................................................................................................513

Communication ............................................................................................................................................................................. 515

Communication Tab .............................................................................................................................................................. 515

Communication Tab Tools and Context Menu.......................................................................................................... 518

Alerts ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 519

Alerts Tab.................................................................................................................................................................................... 519

Alerts Tab Tools and Context Menu................................................................................................................................520

Battery ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 521

Battery Info Screen ................................................................................................................................................................ 521

Battery Tab Tools and Context Menu............................................................................................................................ 523

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ValVue HDLT Software ................................................................................................................................................................525

Monitor Tab................................................................................................................................................................................527

Tag Information...............................................................................................................................................................527

Status....................................................................................................................................................................................528

Change Mode....................................................................................................................................................................532

Report...................................................................................................................................................................................533

Menu - Monitor.................................................................................................................................................................534

Trend Tab ....................................................................................................................................................................................535

Trend Graph.......................................................................................................................................................................535

Menu - Trend.....................................................................................................................................................................536

Configuration Tab ...................................................................................................................................................................536

Menu - Configure ............................................................................................................................................................539

Calibration Tab .........................................................................................................................................................................540

Level Transmitter Calibration....................................................................................................................................541

Interface Transmitter Calibration............................................................................................................................541

Specific Gravity Meter Calibration...........................................................................................................................541

Menu - Calibrate..............................................................................................................................................................541

Calibration Parameters Tab ...............................................................................................................................................542

Menu - Calibrate..............................................................................................................................................................543

Calibration Tools Tab.............................................................................................................................................................544

4-20 mA Calibration .....................................................................................................................................................544

Coupling ..............................................................................................................................................................................545

Menu - Calibrate..............................................................................................................................................................545

Controller Parameters Tab..................................................................................................................................................546

Menu - Controller ............................................................................................................................................................548

Controller Tab ...........................................................................................................................................................................549

Menu - Controller ............................................................................................................................................................550

Configuration DataBase Tab .............................................................................................................................................551

Menu - Configure ............................................................................................................................................................552

Transmitter Diagnostics Tab..............................................................................................................................................553

Smart Filtering Coefficients........................................................................................................................................553

Menu - Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................................................554

Menu Bar and Footer Buttons...........................................................................................................................................555

ValVue SVI Software ....................................................................................................................................................................557

Monitor Tab................................................................................................................................................................................559

Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................................563

Command Result Display............................................................................................................................................564

Read Status........................................................................................................................................................................567

Menu - Monitor.................................................................................................................................................................567

Trend Tab ....................................................................................................................................................................................568

Menu- Trend......................................................................................................................................................................570

Configure Tab............................................................................................................................................................................571

Custom Characterization ............................................................................................................................................575

Custom Linearization ....................................................................................................................................................576

Menu -Configure .............................................................................................................................................................577

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Controller Configure Tab .....................................................................................................................................................578

Menu -Controller Configuration...............................................................................................................................580

Calibrate Tab.............................................................................................................................................................................581

Calibration Value.............................................................................................................................................................583

Calibration Value- 2nd input Signal .......................................................................................................................583

Calibration Value- Pressure .......................................................................................................................................584

Open Stop Adjustment.................................................................................................................................................584

Pressure Calibration Procedure...............................................................................................................................584

Signal Calibration Procedure..................................................................................................................................... 585

Auxiliary Signal Calibration Procedure .................................................................................................................586

Find Stops........................................................................................................................................................................... 586

Manual Find Stops.......................................................................................................................................................... 588

Menu - Calibrate..............................................................................................................................................................588

Diagnostics Tab .......................................................................................................................................................................589

Diagnostic Reports......................................................................................................................................................... 595

Menu - Diagnostics........................................................................................................................................................600

Status Tab...................................................................................................................................................................................601

Menu -Status Tab ...........................................................................................................................................................603

Check Tab...................................................................................................................................................................................604

Set I/P ...................................................................................................................................................................................605

Menu-Check......................................................................................................................................................................605

Controller Tab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 606

Menu - Controller............................................................................................................................................................ 608

Controller Settings Tab.........................................................................................................................................................609

Menu Bar and Footer Buttons...........................................................................................................................................612

ValVue SVI Software ....................................................................................................................................................................613

Monitor Tab................................................................................................................................................................................ 615

Mode.....................................................................................................................................................................................618

Command Result Display............................................................................................................................................619

Setup Wizard.....................................................................................................................................................................620

Read Status .......................................................................................................................................................................623

Menu - Monitor ................................................................................................................................................................623

Trend Tab....................................................................................................................................................................................624

Menu - Trend.....................................................................................................................................................................626

Configure Tab ...........................................................................................................................................................................626

Custom Characterization............................................................................................................................................ 630

Custom Linearization.................................................................................................................................................... 632

Menu - Configure............................................................................................................................................................633

Calibrate Tab.............................................................................................................................................................................634

Menu - Calibrate..............................................................................................................................................................638

Diagnostics Tab .......................................................................................................................................................................639

Diagnostic Reports.........................................................................................................................................................646

Menu - Diagnostics........................................................................................................................................................ 651

Status Tab................................................................................................................................................................................... 652

Menu - Status ...................................................................................................................................................................653

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Check Tab ...................................................................................................................................................................................654

Menu - Check....................................................................................................................................................................656

Menu Bar and Footer Buttons...........................................................................................................................................657

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Introduction

The ValVue software package provides a powerful interface to Masoneilan Smart Valve

Interfaces, the 12400 Digital Level Transmitter (HDLT), and other HART instruments. This manual

describes the functionality of ValVue software and contains information needed to install and

use ValVue with the SVI II AP, SVi1000, DLT 12400 positioners and the VECTOR WirelessHART

adapter.

ValVue Lite and ValVue Trial

ValVue has a 60-day free trial period before a license is required. After the 60-day trial period,

ValVue will not execute. The trial period allows you to evaluate advanced functions such as:

 Diagnostic Procedures

 Report Generation

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 Password Administration

ValVue Lite is offered without registration. It provides sufficient functions to fully commission,

configure, and start up a positioner on a control valve.

Stand-Alone or Integrated ValVue

ValVue can be accessed as a standalone application or it can be accessed as a SNAP-ON to the

Emerson Process Management AMS, or a Plug In Application to Yokogawa system. Procedures

for finding and selecting devices are different in the two contexts. ValVue standalone offers

login, user administration, and device selection. For AMS SNAP-ON users, the AMS login, user

administration, and device selection, methods are used. The SNAP-ON application requires a

license. Contact the factory for licensing information.

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ValVue Tasks

The SVI II AP and SVi1000 can be configured, calibrated, and operated locally or remotely

using ValVue software on a Windows based computer with a HART modem. Normal control

signaling is with 4 to 20 mA DC current (ANSI/ISA-50.1-1982 - (R1992)). For more information

on the individual devices, refer to SVI II AP Instruction Manual (GEA19681) or the SVi1000

Instruction Manual (GEA19363), Model V1100 Wireless Adapter Instruction Manual (GEA19362)

or 12400 Series Level Transmitter Instruction Manual an Safety Guide (GEA19367).

By using ValVue software it is possible to monitor, configure, calibrate, control and perform

valve diagnostics, remotely. ValVue can also provide a basic interface to other HART

instruments.

About this Manual

This manual is intended to assist you in easily installing, administrating, and using ValVue to

set up, configure, calibrate, monitor operation, and troubleshoot the ValVue family of

positioners. This manual contains subsections for each device.

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ValVue Software Installation and

NOTE

Administration

Requirements

Using the ValVue installation procedures detailed in this chapter requires basic knowledge of

Microsoft Windows operating systems and Masoneilan positioners.

For installation and administration of AMS, see instructions provided with AMS.

Hardware and Software Requirements

ValVue is distributed on a CD-ROM and runs on a standard IBM-compatible computer. To

successfully install and run ValVue, your computer system must meet or exceed the following

minimum hardware and software requirements.

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 Windows XP SP2, Window Server 2003 SP1 or Window Server 2003 R2, Windows Server

2008, or Windows 7

 Windows Pentium or compatible microprocessor; 64 Mb RAM

 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

 An available serial communication port or USB port

 A HART modem

 RS232/485 converter for HART Multiplexor

 500 MB of free hard disk space to install and run ValVue

Before Installing ValVue

Before installing ValVue, determine which port the computer uses for serial (RS-232 or USB)

communication. The HART modem and RS232/485 or USB converter for ValVue multiplexor

configuration both use this port for communication with the positioner.

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HART Compliance

The positioner requires a HART compliant communications loop. The HART protocol specifies

the noise level, impedance requirements, and configuration of the loop. Conventional

communications loops consisting of the following components meet requirements for HART

compliance.

 Quality current source having low noise and high impedance

 Minimum loop impedance of 250 Ohms

 Twisted pair cable suitable for 4 - 20 mA current loops

When a safe barrier separates the communicating devices, a HART compliant barrier must be

used.

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NOTE You cannot connect or use ValVue and another HART master

terminal device (at the same time), for example a handheld device.

CAUTION Some Distributed Control System output circuits are incompatible

Failure to Communicate

If the PC (using a modem) fails to communicate with the HART positioner the message No

Devices Found appears in the Connected Devices page. The message HART I/O Failed appears

if the device communications fails during the session. Communication failure prevents the PC

from establishing a link. Possible causes of communications failure related to installation

include:

 Insufficient Loop Current and Voltage

 Poor wiring contacts

 Improper connection of the HART modem to the computer

 Incorrect serial port

 Using ValVue with another HART master terminal in service

 Insufficient loop impedance (a minimum of 250 Ohms is required

with the HART protocol. Connecting a HART modem to such a
circuit can cause a process upset. A HART filter can be used.
Consult the DCS manufacturer to verity that the DCS is compatible
with HART, before connecting a HART modem and using ValVue.

 Field device has a non-zero polling address (Set ValVue to multidrop)

If HART compliance problems are suspected prepare a detailed description of the loop,

including all devices on the loop, type of wiring used, loop length, and presence of any possible

interference sources before contacting the factory for assistance.

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Installing ValVue

Installing ValVue

Use this procedure to install ValVue software. If the ValVue installer finds a previously
installed version of ValVue, it uninstalls the old version. A dialog box asks your permission to
uninstall. Run the installer again to install the new version.

1. Insert the ValVue installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Select Start->Run from the taskbar.

 Select Enter or OK.

 Follow the prompts on your screen to complete the installation process.

ValVue Software Installation and

Figure 1 ValVue Installation Wizard

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Figure 2 License Agreement

Figure 3 ValVue Default Destination Location

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Figure 4 Install ValVue

Figure 5 Finish Installation

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Administration

An administrative program, ValVue 2 Administration, is installed along with ValVue. After

successful installation, the ValVue system administrator should change the default login and

password using the administrative program. There are two default login names installed and

they are both case sensitive (Table 1).

Table 1 Default Login Names and Passwords

Login Name Password Permission Level

admin (No password needed) 9

masoneilan new 8 (Used only for training)

Store the ValVue setup CD-ROM in a secure location to provide system security.

ValVue System Administration, Passwords, and Privilege Levels

In a system having many users with various levels of training and responsibility it is

recommended to restrict certain user’s access to a limited range of functions. Starting the

ValVue program requires a valid account with a user name and a password for each user. The

privilege level associated with a ValVue account determines which functions of the program

the user is allowed to access.

The ValVue Administration program, ValVue2Admin.exe, allows the administrator to perform

all user account administrative functions, run ValVue and control access to the functionality of

HART positioner. AMS handles security with passwords differently from ValVue. See the AMS

documentation.

The administrative functions include:

 Adding new user accounts

 Deleting existing user accounts

 Changing existing user accounts

 Adjusting privilege levels

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Starting Administration Program

Starting Administration Program

To start the ValVue Administration program:

1. Select Start > All Programs > Dresser > ValVue > ValVue Tools > ValVue

Administration and Figure 6 appears.

Figure 6 ValVue Administration Program Startup

NOTE System administration, users, and licensing for the AMS

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SNAP-ON differ from similar functions in ValVue. See the AMS
instruction manual.

2. Select ValVue and click OK and Figure 7 appears.

Figure 7 ValVue Administration Login

3. Enter admin as User Name. The system is case sensitive; you must enter the default names in lower case. Leave Password blank for the first time.

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4. Select Login to start an Administration window (Figure 9).

Figure 8 ValVue Administration Screen

CAUTION Use permission level 8 for training only. Level 8 allows the

positioner to be disconnected from the process control system.

The administration program, when first installed, contains two
accounts. One account is the administrator account that you are
using. The other account has User Name of masoneilan in lower
case and password of new also in lower case. The masoneilan
account is assigned privilege level 8 that allows use of the process
control simulator for training purposes. The process control
simulator duplicates, in software, a process with a dead time of
one second and a lag of five seconds. Never assign permission
level 8 to basic users.

CAUTION The administrator should change the login names and passwords.

Continued use of the login account names and passwords renders
the system insecure.

ValVue Lite does not require the administration program, and does not require passwords. If
restricted access is required, distribution of the ValVue Lite program software must be limited.

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Add Users

Add Users

ValVue Software Installation and

To add users:

NOTE If you need to discard your changes click the Revert button.

1. Enter the User Name.

2. Enter a password in the Password field and re-enter the password in the Password Again field.

3. Assign a privilege level (refer to “Privilege Level” on page 29).

4. Select Add

Figure 9 Adding a ValVue User

5. Enter additional users.

6. Select Save and select Exit (Figure 10).

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Editing User Accounts

To edit a user account:

1. Select the account you need to edit .

2. Delete the selected account.

3. Create an account with the changes.

Deleting a User Account

To delete a user’s account:

1. Select the user account in the list box.

2. Select the Delete button.

3. Select Save to apply your changes.

4. Select Exit.

Figure 10 Saving New User

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Privilege Level

ValVue Software Installation and

Privilege Level

Each user is assigned an account with an associated privilege level associated. You provide
ValVue users an appropriate privilege level so you can keep field devices secure from the
actions of unknowledgeable or unauthorized users.

Privilege level ranges from 0 (lowest) to 9 (highest). Table 2 defines several privilege levels
that control access to specific functions of the ValVue program.

It is recommended that the administrator be assigned a second login name and password
with lower privilege, such as level 4, for routine use.

Privilege Level Details

Table 2 ValVue Privilege Levels

Security Level Description

Level 0 Allows you to login to ValVue only if the connected positioner is in normal operating

mode. You can send commands that replies with configuration, calibration, and
status information, but you cannot change any information. Level 0 users cannot
go to manual mode.

Level 1 Allows you access to either normal operating mode or manual mode. You can

transfer from one to another mode (i.e. you can take the positioner out of normal
mode and put it in manual mode). However, you cannot change the calibration or
configuration.

Level 3 Allows you to change the configuration or calibration values, but does not allow

you to perform operations that stroke the valve (Find Stops and diagnostics).

Level 4 Allows you to perform all operations except Save Factory standard valve signature

and Restore SVI Memory.

Level 8 This level is intended for training and should be used cautiously. It grants all of the

privileges of level 4 plus allows access to the simulation mode of the optional pro­cess controller. The process controller is an available option. The simulation mode
of the controller allows you to run the process controller without connecting a pro­cess variable input to the positioner and is useful for learning how to operate the
process controller. Never assign level 8 to ordinary users!

Level 9 Allows access to all positioner functions. In addition, it is the only level allowed to

login to the administration program. The administrator has an account of privilege
level 9. There must be at least one user of privilege level 9.

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Starting ValVue

The ValVue program provides a Windows based interface that can operate, configure,
calibrate, and diagnose positioners and controllers. ValVue can also communicate with other
HART devices at a basic level (using HART Universal Commands) as well. To communicate with
a

positioner, you need to connect the device to the computer RS-232 serial port through a

HART modem, or through an MTL multiplexor and an RS232-485 converter. When there is no
connected HART device, ValVue allows you to run offline with a simulated

ValVue provides an on-line help utility that provides information on how to use functions of

positioner with ValVue. To access the help utility, select the appropriate Help from the Help

the
menu in various ValVue screens. After completing the hardware connections, communication
with a

Always return control of the device to the control system before ending a ValVue
communications session. If communications to the
system failure, if Windows stops responding, always reboot the computer and return control
to the control system before ending the ValVue communication session

To start ValVue

positioner can begin.

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positioner.

positioner are interrupted by a computer

 Double-click on the ValVue icon.

or

 Select Start > Programs > Dresser > ValVue > ValVue.

Registering ValVue

When you start ValVue for the first time the registration window launches. ValVue software
must be registered to activate the permanent installation. ValVue can be used without
registration for 60 days. Registration allows the factory to keep track of all of ValVue users so
that we can notify you of any changes or important information about new software features
and updates. A registration card is included with the installation CD.

The software package contains a serial number. Keep a record of the serial number in a secure
location. Do not discard the registration card. To register your software, you must launch
ValVue to obtain an installation ID number, then contact the factory by mail, telephone, email
or Fax, and provide your name, company’s name, contact information, the CD-ROM serial
number, and the installation ID number from the ValVue login display. Contact information is
provided on the registration card that is part of the software package.

Your serial number is located on the ValVue package and on the enclosed sticker. Place the
serial number sticker on the detachable card included with the Registration Instruction card
and store the card in a secure location. You need the serial number to move ValVue to a
different computer.

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