EB 8389-1S EN 11
Description
1.3.1 Type of application
Different diagnostic functions are available
depending on the type of application select-
ed in EXPERTplus. The types of application
'Control valve' and 'On/off valve' are
available. Depending on the type of applica-
tion selected, the positioner behaves differ-
ently in the automatic mode (AUTO):
− Control valve
The positioner uses the set point to posi-
tion the valve.
The valve position (current position) ap-
pears in % on the display.
− On/off valve
Discrete analysis of the set point
The valve position (current position) in %
and O/C (Open/Close) appear in alter-
nating sequence on the display. See
uSection 5.
1.3.2 Assessment
Table 1 shows the diagnostic functions and
their statements on the condition of the valve
depending on the type of application.