Operating with a DeltaV System
December 2009
F-9
Introduction
Note
This appendix does not necessarily
provide the latest information on the
DeltaV system. For the latest
information on using the DeltaV system,
refer to the on-line help or
documentation supplied with the
system.
This appendix provides specific instructions for
performing basic setup operations on the DeltaV host
system. It is not a comprehensive resource, rather a
starting point. For more information, refer to the
following sources:
Section 3: Basic Setup and Tuning for detailed
information regarding initial setup, and stabilizing and
optimizing valve response.
Section 4: Detailed Setup for detailed information on
configuring all of the blocks in the instrument, and an
overview of the function blocks.
Section 5: Calibration for complete calibration
information.
Appendix A: Principle of Operation for information
on how digital valve controller operation.
Appendix D: FOUNDATION fieldbus Communication
for an overview of function block and block modes, as
well as additional information pertaining to fieldbus
communication.
Appendix E: DD Installation for information on
installing the device description (DD) software on your
host system.
DeltaV On-Line Help or Documentation for
complete and current information about navigating in
the DeltaV system.
Software Functionality/System
Requirements
DVC6000f digital valve controllers are designed to
permit remote setup, calibration, and testing using
Process Systems DeltaV system as the host system.
To use the methods, accessed as described in this
appendix, requires that the device description (DD) for
the DVC6000f digital valve controller be installed on
the host system. For information on installing the
device description, refer to DD Installation
(Appendix E) and the host system documentation.
DIGITAL VALVE
CONTROLLER
ICON AND NAME
OPEN WITH AMS
DEVICE MANAGER
Figure F-1. Navigating to AMS Device Manager
Using AMS Device Manager
Refer to figures F-1 and F-2 to access the digital valve
controller using AMS Suite: Intelligent Device
Manager.
1. Start DeltaV Explorer by selecting DeltaV Explorer
from the Start menu.
2. Locate the the digital valve controller icon in the All
Containers pane (the left panel) and right-click once
on the digital valve controller icon or name.
3. Locate Open with AMS Device Manager in the
context menu and left-click to bring up the Device
Connection View.
4. Navigate to the digital valve controller icon or name
as shown in figure F-2 and left-click.
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