Instruction Manual DVC2000 Digital Valve Controller

D103176X012 June 2017

Fisher™ FIELDVUE™ DVC2000 Digital Valve

Controller
This manual applies to
Instrument Level HC, AD, PD AC
Device Type 05 F5
Device Revision 1 1
Hardware Revision 1&2 1&2
Firmware Revision 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
DD Revision 3 1

Contents W8755

Section 1 Introduction and Specifications . 3

Installation, Electrical and Pneumatic Connections,
and Basic Setup and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Measured Variable Units and Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Scope of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Analog Input Units
Instrument Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Analog Input Range High and Low
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pressure Units
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Temperature Units
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Actuator and Valve Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Maximum Supply Pressure
Section 2 Detailed Setup and Calibration via Actuator Style
HART Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Valve Serial Number
Detailed Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Valve Style
Setting Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Zero Control Signal
Instrument Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tuning Set
Restart Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Damping Factor
Restarting the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Expert Tuning Gains
Burst Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Input Characteristic
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Custom Characteristic Table
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Set Point Filter Time
HART Tag Limits and Cutoffs
Message Minimum Opening and Closing Time
Descriptor Integral Settings
Date Setting Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Valve Serial Number Travel Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Instrument Serial Number Cycle Counter Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Polling Address Other Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LUI Language Alert Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Self-Test Failure for Instrument Shutdown . . . . . . 24 Section 4 Maintenance and

Transmitter/Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Stroking the Digital Valve Controller Output . . . . . . 39
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Replacing the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Replacing the Magnetic Feedback Assembly . . . . . . 41
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Component Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Analog Input Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Replacing the I/P Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the Field Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Replacing the Pneumatic Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using Local Operator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Auto Calibrate Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Checking Available Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Manual Calibrate Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Technical Support Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Analog Calibration Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Digital Calibration Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 5 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Pressure Sensor Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Parts Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Output Pressure Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Parts Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Position Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Section 3 Viewing Device Variables and Appendix A Principle of Operation . . . . . . 55
DVC2000 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Viewing Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendix B Local Interface Flow Chart and
Analog Input, Travel, Valve Set Point, Drive Signal Field Communicator Menu Trees . . . . . . . 57
and Output Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Additional Instrument Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Viewing Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Viewing Instrument Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Section 1 Introduction and Specifications1‐1‐

Installation, Electrical and Pneumatic Connections, and Basic

Setup and Calibration using the Local Operator Interface
Refer to the DVC2000 Quick Start Guide (D103203X012) for DVC2000 installation,
connection, and basic setup and calibration using the local operator interface. If a copy Scan or click
of this quick start guide is needed scan or click the QR code at the right, contact your to access
Emerson sales office, Local Business Partner, or visit our website at Fisher.com. field support

Scope of Manual
This instruction manual is a supplement to the quick start guide that ships with every instrument. This instruction
manual includes specifications, detailed configuration and calibration using a Field Communicator, maintenance and
troubleshooting information and replacement part details.

Note
ValveLink software can also be used for detailed configuration and calibration, as well as performing diagnostic and performance
tests. For information on using ValveLink software with the instrument, refer to the appropriate user guide or help.

Do not install, operate, or maintain a DVC2000 digital valve controller without being fully trained and qualified in
valve, actuator, and accessory installation, operation, and maintenance. To avoid personal injury or property damage,
it is important to carefully read, understand, and follow all of the contents of this manual, including all safety cautions
and warnings. If you have any questions regarding these instructions, contact your Emerson sales office or Local
Business Partner before proceeding.

Instrument Description
The DVC2000 digital valve controller is a communicating, microprocessor-based current-to-pneumatic valve
positioner. It is designed to replace standard pneumatic and electro-pneumatic valve positioners.

In addition to the traditional function of converting an input current signal (4-20 mA) to a pneumatic output pressure,
the DVC2000 digital valve controller communicates via a local display panel and/or via the HART® protocol. An option
is available which provides isolated circuitry for two (2) integrated limit switches (for open/close valve indication) and a
valve position transmitter (for separate valve position feedback).

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Terminology
Instrument Level— There are four (4) levels of functionality available: AC, HC, AD and PD.

AC—This level provides the capability to setup and calibrate the positioner through the LCD or the Field
Communicator.

HC—This level provides additional capability for advanced configuration of the positioner (such as travel limits/cutoffs,
custom characterization, and minimum open/closing time). Also, information is available through the HART protocol
for diagnostic alerts such as travel deviation, cycle count, and travel accumulation.

AD—This level provides advanced diagnostic capabilities for performance testing. When used with ValveLink software,
instrument health can be evaluated with tests such as Valve Signature, step response and dynamic error band. The
software program provides detailed analysis with graphics.

PD—This level provides automated, non-intrusive testing of the operating performance of the control valve assembly.
When used with ValveLink software, tests to isolate component degradation can be run on the valve assembly without
affecting the process.

Local Interface— The DVC2000 comes standard with a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and four (4) pushbuttons. The local
interface provides the capability to setup and calibrate the positioner and view basic diagnostic messages.

Magnet Assembly—This is the feedback component that is mounted directly to the valve stem. It supplies a magnetic
field that is sensed by the digital valve controller.

Options Board—The DVC2000 digital valve controller is available with two (2) limit switches and a valve position
transmitter. The options board includes the additional circuitry and terminations that are required to support these
output signals.

Pole Piece—Inserted into the DVC2000 housing and protruding through the back of the instrument is a two-pronged
fork that houses the magnetic sensor for position feedback.

Specifications
Specifications for the DVC2000 digital valve controller are shown in table 1‐1. Specifications for the Field
Communicator can be found in the User's Manual.

WARNING
This product is intended for a specific range of application specifications. Incorrect configuration of a positioning
instrument could result in the malfunction of the product, property damage, or personal injury.

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Table 1‐1. Specifications

Available Configurations Temperature Limits(1)

J Integral mounting to the Fisher GX Control Valve -40 to 85_C (-40 to 185_F). LCD may not be readable
and Actuator System J Sliding-stem applications below -20_C (-4 _F).
J Quarter-turn rotary applications
Air Consumption(2)
The DVC2000 digital valve controller can also be Supply pressure:
mounted on other actuators that comply with IEC At 1.5 bar (22 psig) (3): 0.06 normal m3/h (2.3 scfh)
60534-6-1, IEC 60534-6-2, VDI/VDE 3845 and At 4 bar (58 psig) (4): 0.12 normal m3/h (4.4 scfh)
NAMUR mounting standards.
Air Capacity(2)
Input Signal
Supply pressure:
Analog Input Signal: 4-20 mA DC, nominal; split At 1.5 bar (22 psig) (3): 4.48 normal m3/h (167 scfh)
ranging available At 4 bar (58 psig) (4): 9.06 normal m3/h (338 scfh)
Minimum Voltage: Voltage available at instrument
terminals must be 8.5 volts for analog control, 9.0 Independent Linearity
volts for HART communication
Maximum Voltage: 30 volts DC ±0.5% of output span
Minimum Control Current: 4.0 mA (below 3.5 mA
may cause microprocessor restart) Electromagnetic Compatibility
Overcurrent Protection: Input circuitry limits current
Meets EN 61326-1:2013
to prevent internal damage
Immunity—Industrial locations per Table 2 of the
Reverse Polarity Protection: No damage occurs from
EN 61326-1 standard. Performance is shown
reversal of loop current
in table 1‐2 below
Emissions—Class A
Output Signal ISM equipment rating: Group 1, Class A
Pneumatic signal as required by the actuator, up to Tested to NAMUR NE21 requirements.
full supply pressure
Minimum Span: 0.5 bar (7 psig)
Vibration Testing Method
Maximum Span: 7 bar (101 psig)
Action: Single Acting, direct Tested per ANSI/ISA 75.13.01 Section 5.3.5. A
resonant frequency search is performed on all three
Supply Pressure(1) axes. The instrument is subjected to the ISA specified
1/2 hour endurance test at each major resonance,
Recommended: 0.5 bar (7 psig) greater than the plus an additional two million cycles.
maximum actuator requirements
Maximum: 7 bar (101 psig)
Input Impedance
Supply pressure medium must be clean, dry air or
The input impedance of the DVC2000 active
noncorrosive gas electronic circuit is not purely resistive. For
Per ISA Standard 7.0.01 comparison to resistive load specifications, an
A maximum 40 micrometer particle size in the air equivalent impedance of 450 ohms may be used. This
system is acceptable. Further filtration down to 5 value corresponds to 9 V @ 20 mA.
micrometer particle size is recommended. Lubricant
content is not to exceed 1 ppm weight (w/w) or Electrical Classification
volume (v/v) basis. Condensation in the air supply
should be minimized Hazardous Area:
Per ISO 8573-1 CSA—Intrinsically Safe and Non-incendive
Maximum particle density size: Class 7 FM—Intrinsically Safe and Non-incendive
Oil content: Class 3
Pressure Dew Point: Class 3 or at least 10_C less than ATEX—Intrinsically Safe
the lowest ambient temperature expected IECEx—Intrinsically Safe
-continued-

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Table 1‐1. Specifications (continued)

Electrical Housing: Mounting
CSA—IP66 and Type 4X Designed for direct actuator mounting. For
FM, ATEX, IECEx—IP66 weatherproof housing capability, the vent must be
positioned at the lowest point of the instrument.
Other Classifications/Certifications
CUTR— Customs Union Technical Regulations Weight
(Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia)
INMETRO—National Institute of Metrology, Quality 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
and Technology (Brazil)
KGS— Korea Gas Safety Corporation (South Korea) Options
NEPSI—National Supervision and Inspection Centre J Airset: 67CFR with filter
for Explosion Protection and Safety of
Instrumentation (China) Language Packs:
J Standard: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,
PESO CCOE— Petroleum and Explosives Safety Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, and
Organisation - Chief Controller of Explosives (India) Czech
Contact your Emerson sales office or Local Business J Optional: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,
Partner for classification/certification specific Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic
information
J Pipe-away vent
J Limit Switches: Two isolated switches,
Connections
configurable throughout calibrated travel range
Standard Supply Voltage: 5-30 VDC
Supply and Output Pressure: G1/4 internal OFF State: 0.5 to 1.0 mA
Electrical: M20 internal ON State: 3.5 to 4.5 mA (above 5 V)
Optional Reference Accuracy: 2% of travel span(5)
Supply and Output Pressure: 1/4 NPT internal J Transmitter: 4-20 mA output, isolated
Electrical: 1/2 NPT internal Supply Voltage: 8-30 VDC
Fault Indication: offrange high or low
Materials of Construction Reference Accuracy: 1% of travel span(5)
Housing and Cover: A03600 low copper aluminum
alloy Declaration of SEP
Elastomers: nitrile, fluorosilicone Fisher Controls International LLC declares this
product to be in compliance with Article 4 paragraph
Stem Travel 3 of the PED Directive 2014/68/EU. It was designed
Minimum: 6.35 mm (0.25 inch) and manufactured in accordance with Sound
Maximum: 606 mm (23-7/8 inches) Engineering Practice (SEP) and cannot bear the CE
marking related to PED compliance.
Shaft Rotation However, the product may bear the CE marking to
Minimum: 45_ indicate compliance with other applicable European
Maximum: 90_ Community Directives.
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this document and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded. Note: Temperature limits vary based on hazardous area approval.
2. Normal m3/hour - Normal cubic meters per hour at 0_C and 1.01325 bar, absolute. Scfh - Standard cubic feet per hour at 60_F and 14.7 psia.
3. Low pressure relay: 0 to 3.4 bar (0 to 50 psig).
4. High pressure relay: 3.5 to 7.0 bar (51 to 102 psig).
5. Typical values when calibrated at temperature.

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Table 1‐2. EMC Summary Results—Immunity

Port Phenomenon Basic Standard Test Level Performance Criteria(1)
Electrostatic discharge 6 kV contact
IEC 61000-4-2 B
(ESD) 8 kV air
80 to 1000 MHz @ 10V/m with 1 kHz AM at 80%
Enclosure Radiated EM field IEC 61000-4-3 1400 to 2000 MHz @ 3V/m with 1 kHz AM at 80% A
2000 to 2700 MHz @ 1V/m with 1 kHz AM at 80%
Rated power frequency
IEC 61000-4-8 30 A/m at 50 Hz, 60 sec A
magnetic field
Burst (fast transients) IEC 61000-4-4 $1 kV A
I/O signal/control Surge IEC 61000-4-5 $1 kV (line to ground only, each) B
Conducted RF IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 MHz at 10 Vrms A
Performance criteria is + / - 1% effect.
1. A = No degradation during testing. B = Temporary degradation during testing, but is self-recovering.

Related Documents
Other documents containing information related to the DVC2000 digital valve controller include:

D DVC2000 Digital Valve Controller Quick Start Guide (D103203X012)

D Bulletin 62.1:DVC2000 (D103167X012)

D INMETRO Hazardous Area Approvals for FIELDVUE DVC2000 Digital Valve Controller (D103780X012)

D FIELDVUE Digital Valve Controller Split Ranging (D103262X012)

D Using FIELDVUE Instruments with the Smart HART Loop Interface and Monitor (HIM) (D103263X012)

D Audio Monitor for HART Communications (D103265X012)

D HART Field Device Specification - Fisher FIELDVUE DVC2000 Digital Valve Controller (D103783X012)

D Using the HART Tri-Loopt HART-to-Analog Signal Converter with Fisher FIELDVUE Digital Valve Controllers
(D103267X012)

These documents are available from your Emerson sales office, Local Business Partner, or at Fisher.com.

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Educational Services
For information on available courses for the DVC2000 digital valve controller, as well as a variety of other products,
contact:

Emerson Automation Solutions

Educational Services - Registration
Phone: 1-641-754-3771 or 1-800-338-8158
E-mail: [email protected]
emerson.com/fishervalvetraining

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Section 2 Detailed Configuration and Calibration via HART

Communication2‐2‐

Detailed Setup
The DVC2000 digital valve controller has the capability to communicate via the HART protocol. This section describes
the advanced features that can be accessed with the Field Communicator. Table 2‐1 lists the default settings for a
standard factory configuration. Table 2‐2 provides the actuator information required to setup and calibrate the
instrument.

Setting Modes
Field Communicator Setup & Diag > Detailed Setup > Mode (1-2-1)

Instrument Mode
You can change the instrument mode by selecting Instrument Mode from the Mode menu, or press the Hot Key and
select Instrument Mode.

Instrument Mode allows you to either take the instrument Out Of Service or place it In Service. Taking the instrument
Out Of Service allows you to perform instrument calibration and also allows you to change setup variables that affect
control, provided the calibration/configuration protection is properly set. See Setting Protection.

Note
Some changes that require the instrument to be taken Out Of Service will not take effect until the instrument is placed back In
Service or the instrument is restarted.

Control Mode
You can change the control mode by selecting Control Mode from the Mode menu, or press the Hot Key and select
Control Mode.

Control Mode lets you define where the instrument receives its set point. Follow the prompts on the Field
Communicator display to choose one of the following control modes: Analog or Digital.

Choose Analog if the instrument is to receive its set point over the 4-20 mA loop. Normally the instrument control
mode is Analog.

Choose Digital if the instrument is to receive its set point digitally, via the HART communications link.

A third mode, Test, is also displayed. Normally the instrument should not be in the Test mode. The Field
Communicator automatically switches to this mode whenever it needs to stroke the valve, for example during

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calibration or stroke valve. However, if you abort from a procedure where the instrument is in the Test mode, it may
remain in this mode. To take the instrument out of the Test mode, select Control Mode then select either Analog or
Digital.

Restart Control Mode

Restart Control Mode (Restart Cont Mode) lets you choose which operating mode you want the instrument to be in
after a restart. Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator display to define the restart control mode as Resume
Last, Analog, or Digital.

Restarting the Instrument

Restart resets the instrument in the same manner as when power to the instrument is interrupted. When Restart is
issued, all of the newly entered configuration variables become active. Otherwise, they may not take effect until the
instrument is placed In Service.

Burst Mode
Enabling burst mode provides continuous communication from the digital valve controller. Burst mode applies only to
the transmission of burst mode data (analog input, travel target, pressure, and travel) and does not affect the way
other data is accessed.

Access to information in the instrument is normally obtained through the poll/response of HART communication. The
Field Communicator or the control system may request any of the information that is normally available, even while
the instrument is in burst mode. Between each burst mode transmission sent by the instrument, a short pause allows
the Field Communicator or control system to initiate a request. The instrument receives the request, processes the
response message, and then continues “bursting” the burst mode data.

There are four burst mode commands. Command 3 is recommended for use with the RosemountR 333 HART
Tri-Loopt HART-to-analog signal converter. The other three are not used at this time.

Command 3 provides the following variables:

D Primary variable—analog input in % or mA,
D Secondary variable—travel target (valve set point) in % of ranged travel,
D Tertiary variable—output pressure in psig, bar, or kPa,
D Quaternary variable—travel in % of ranged travel.
To enable burst mode select Mode > Burst > Burst Enable. To send a burst mode command, select Burst Command.
Burst mode must be enabled before you can change the burst mode command.

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Table 2‐1. Factory Default Detailed Setup Parameters

Setup Parameter Default Setting(1)
Control Mode Analog
Restart Control Mode Resume Last
Burst Mode Enabled No
Burst Mode Command 3
HART Tag As specified on order
Message Blank
Description Blank
Date Factory Calibration Date
Valve Serial Number Blank
Polling Address 0
Max Supply Pressure 100(2)
Zero Control Signal Open(2)
Analog Input Units mA
Analog In Range High 20 mA
Analog In Range Low 4.0 mA
Travel Range High 100%
Travel Range Low 0%
Pressure Units PSI(2)
Temperature Units F
Input Characteristic Linear
Setpoint Filter Time Filter Off
Travel Limit High 125%
Travel Limit Low -25%
Travel Cutoff High 99.5%
Travel Cutoff Low 0.5%
Minimum Opening Time 0 secs
Minimum Closing Time 0 secs
Integral Gain 1 repeat/minute
Integral Deadband 0.5%
Travel Hi/Lo Alert Enabled No
Travel Hi Hi/Lo Lo Alert Enabled No
Travel Alert High Point 125%
Travel Alert Low Point -25%
Travel Alert High-High Point 125%
Travel Alert Low-Low Point -25%
Travel Alert Deadband 1%
Travel Deviation Alert Enable Yes
Travel Deviation Alert Point 7%
Travel Deviation Time 5 secs
Cycle Counter Alert Enable No
Cycle Counter Alert Point 2,147,483,646
Cycle Counter Deadband 3%
Cycle Counter 0
Travel Accumulator Alert Enable No
Travel Accumulator Alert Point 2,147,483,646%
Travel Accumulator Deadband 3%
Travel Accumulator 0
Drive Alert Enable No
Flash ROM Fail No
Ref Voltage Fail No
Drive Current Fail No
Critical NVM Fail No
Temperature Sensor Fail No
Pressure Sensor Fail No
Travel Sensor Fail No
1. The settings listed are for standard factory configuration. DVC2000 instruments can also be ordered with custom configuration
settings. For the default custom settings, refer to the order requisition.
2. If the instrument is shipped mounted on an actuator, these values depend upon the actuator on which the instrument is mounted.

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Table 2‐2. Actuator Information for Setup

Actuator Starting
Actuator Model Actuator Style Actuator Size Feedback Connection
Manufacturer Tuning Set
Piston Dbl w/ or w/o Spring. See SStem-Standard for travels
25, 50, 60, 68,
585C & 585CR actuator instruction manual and Undefined up to 4 inches. SStem-
80, 100, 130
nameplate. Roller for longer travels
30, 30i G
34, 34i, 40, 40i I
657 Spring & Diaphragm 45, 45i, 50, 50i J SStem-Standard
46, 46i, 60, 60i, 70,
Undefined
70i & 80-100
30, 30i G
34, 34i, 40, 40i I
667 Spring & Diaphragm 45, 45i, 50, 50i J SStem-Standard
46, 46i, 60, 60i, 70,
Undefined
70i, 76, 76i & 80-100
Fisher
20, 30, 33,
1051 & 1052 Spring & Diaphragm Undefined Rotary
40, 60, 70
20
1066SR Piston Sgl w/Spring Undefined Rotary
27, 75
GA 1.21
3024 Spring & Diaphragm GA 1.31 Undefined SStem-Standard
GA 1.41
3025 Spring & Diaphragm P460, P462, P900 Undefined Rotary
225 G
GX Spring & Diaphragm 750 I SStem-Standard
1200 K
225 G
GX 3-Way Spring & Diaphragm SStem-Standard
750 I
16 C
32 D
Air to Extend Spring & Diaphragm SStem-Standard
54 Undefined
70 H
16 C
Baumann 32 D
Air to Retract Spring & Diaphragm SStem-Standard
54 Undefined
70 H
10 Undefined
Rotary Spring & Diaphragm 25 Undefined Rotary
54 G

Setting Protection
Field Communicator Setup & Diag > Detailed Setup > Protection (1-2-2)

Some setup parameters may require changing the protection with the Field Communicator.

Two levels of protection are available:

D None—Neither setup nor calibration is protected. Allows changing calibration and setup parameters.
D Config & Calib—Both setup and calibration are protected. Prohibits changing calibration and protected setup
parameters.

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Table 2‐3 lists configurable parameters in the instrument and the requirements for modifying these parameters, in
terms of instrument mode and protection.

Table 2‐3. Conditions for Modifying FIELDVUE DVC2000 Digital Valve Controller Parameters
In Service/ In Service/ Out of Service/ Out of Service/
Parameters
Config Protected Config Unprotected Config Protected Config Unprotected
Control Mode --- --- n n
Restart Ctrl Mode --- --- --- n
Burst Mode Enable n n n n
Burst Mode Command --- --- --- n
Protection n n n n
HART Tag --- n --- n
Message --- n --- n
Description --- n --- n
Date --- n --- n
Valve Serial Num --- n --- n
Inst Serial Num --- --- --- n
Polling Address --- --- --- n
Max Supply Pressure --- --- --- n
Zero Ctrl Signal --- --- --- n
Analog In Units --- --- --- n
Input Range High --- --- --- n
Input Range Low --- --- --- n
Pressure Units --- --- --- n
Temp Units n n n n
Tuning Set --- n --- n
Prop Gain --- n --- n
Velocity Gain --- n --- n
MLFB Gain --- n --- n
Input Char --- --- --- n
Define Custom Char --- --- --- n
Set Pt Filter Time --- --- --- n
Tvl Limit High --- --- --- n
Tvl Limit Low --- --- --- n
Tvl Cutoff High --- --- --- n
Tvl Cutoff Low --- --- --- n
Min Opening Time --- --- --- n
Min Closing Time --- --- --- n
Integral Gain --- n --- n
Integral Deadband --- n --- n
Tvl Hi/Lo Enab n n n n
Tvl HH/LL Enab n n n n
Tvl Alert Hi Pt n n n n
Tvl Alert Lo Pt n n n n
Tvl Alert HiHi Pt n n n n
Tvl Alert LoLo Pt n n n n
Tvl Alrt DB n n n n
Tvl Dev Alrt Enab n n n n
Tvl Dev Alrt Pt n n n n
Tvl Dev Time n n n n
Cycl Cnt Alrt Enab n n n n
Cycl Count Alrt Pt n n n n
Cycl Count DB n n n n
Cycl Count n n n n
Tvl Acum Alrt Enab n n n n
Tvl Acum Alrt Pt n n n n
Tvl Acum DB n n n n
Tvl Acum n n n n
n—indicates parameter may be modified for instrument mode and protection shown.
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Table 2‐3. Conditions for Modifying FIELDVUE DVC2000 Digital Valve Controller Parameters
In Service/ In Service/ Out of Service/ Out of Service/
Parameters
Config Protected Config Unprotected Config Protected Config Unprotected
Drive Alert Enable n n n n
Flash ROM Fail --- --- --- n
Ref Voltage Fail --- --- --- n
Drive Current Fail --- --- --- n
Critical NVM Fail --- --- --- n
Temp Sensor Fail --- --- --- n
Press Sensor Fail --- --- --- n
Tvl Sensor Fail --- --- --- n
n—indicates parameter may be modified for instrument mode and protection shown.

To change an instrument's protection, press the Hot key on the Field Communicator display window and select
Protection or select Protection from the Detailed Setup menu. Select the desired level of protection. Follow the prompts
on the Field Communicator display to set the protection level.

General Information
Field Communicator Setup & Diag > Detailed Setup > General (1-2-3)

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator to enter or view information in the following fields:

D HART Tag—Enter an up to 8 character HART tag for the instrument. The HART tag is the easiest way to distinguish
between instruments in a multi-instrument environment. Use the HART tag to label instruments electronically
according to the requirements of your application. The tag you assign is automatically displayed when the Field
Communicator establishes contact with the digital valve controller at power-up.

D Message—Enter any message with up to 32 characters. Message provides the most specific user-defined means for
identifying individual instruments in multi-instrument environments.

D Descriptor—Enter a descriptor for the application with up to 16 characters. The descriptor provides a longer
user-defined electronic label to assist with more specific instrument identification than is available with the HART
tag.

D Date—Enter a date with the format MM/DD/YY. Date is a user-defined variable that provides a place to save the date
of the last revision of configuration or calibration information.

D Valve Serial Num—Enter the serial number for the valve in the application with up to 12 characters.

D Inst Serial Num—Enter the serial number on the instrument nameplate, up to 12 characters.

D Polling Address—If the digital valve controller is used in point-to-point operation, the Polling Address is 0. When
several devices are connected in the same loop, such as for split ranging, each device must be assigned a unique
polling address. The Polling Address is set to a value between 0 and 15. To change the polling address the
instrument must be Out Of Service.

For the Field Communicator to be able to communicate with a device whose polling address is not 0, it must be
configured to automatically search for all or specific connected devices.

D LUI Language—Select the language to be displayed on the local user interface; English, French, German, Italian,
Spanish, Chinese and Japanese.

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Measured Variable Units and Ranges

Field Communicator Setup & Diag > Detailed Setup > Measured Var (1-2-4)

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator to define the following measured variables units and ranges:

D Analog In Units—Permits defining the Analog Input Units in mA or percent of 4-20 mA range.

D Input Range Hi—Permits setting the Input Range High value. Input Range High should correspond to Travel Range
High, if the Zero Control Signal is configured as closed. If the Zero Control Signal is configured as open, Input Range
High corresponds to Travel Range Low. See figure 2‐1.

D Input Range Lo—Permits setting the Input Range Low value. Input Range Low should correspond to Travel Range
Low, if the Zero Control Signal is configured as closed. If the Zero Control Signal is configured as open, Input Range
Low corresponds to Travel Range High. See figure 2‐1.

D Pressure Units—Defines the output and supply pressure units in either psi, bar, or kPa.

D LUI Pressure Units—Enter the pressure units displayed on the local user interface; psi, bar, or kPa.

D Temp Units—Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. The temperature measured is from a sensor mounted on the digital
valve controller's printed wiring board.

Figure 2‐1. Calibrated Travel to Analog Input Relationship

TRAVEL
RANGE
HIGH ZCS = OPEN
CALIBRATED TRAVEL, %

ZCS = CLOSED

THE SHAPE OF
THESE LINES DEPENDS ON
THE INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
TRAVEL LINEAR CHARACTERISTIC SHOWN
RANGE
LOW

ANALOG INPUT
INPUT RANGE INPUT RANGE
MA OR % OF 4-20 MA
LOW HIGH

NOTE:
ZCS = ZERO CONTROL SIGNAL
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Actuator and Valve Information

Field Communicator Setup & Diag > Detailed Setup > Actuator & Valve (1-2-5)

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator to edit or view information in the following fields:

D Max Supply Press—Enter the maximum supply pressure in psi, bar, or kPa, depending on what was selected for
pressure units.

Note
If the actual measured pressure exceeds this setting by 25%, the pressure measurement will not be displayed.

D Actuator Style—Enter the actuator style, spring and diaphragm, piston double-acting without spring, piston
single-acting with spring, or piston double-acting with spring.

D Valve Style—Enter the valve style, rotary or sliding-stem

D Zero Control Signal—Identifies whether the valve is fully open or fully closed when the input is 0%. If you are unsure
how to set this parameter, disconnect the current source to the instrument. The resulting valve travel is the Zero
Control Signal. (With direct acting digital valve controllers, disconnecting the current source is the same as setting
the output pressure to zero.)

Setting Response
Field Communicator Setup & Diag > Detailed Setup > Response Control (1-2-6)

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator to configure the following response control parameters:

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

D Tuning Set—There are eleven tuning sets to choose from. Each tuning set provides a preselected value for the digital
valve controller gain settings. Tuning set C provides the slowest response and M provides the fastest response.
Table 2‐4 lists the proportional gain, velocity gain, and minor loop feedback gain values for preselected tuning sets.

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Table 2‐4. Gain Values for Preselected Turning Sets

Minor Loop Feedback
Tuning Set Proportional Gain Velocity Gain
Gain
C 5 2 55
D 6 2 55
E 7 2 55
F 8 2 52
G 9 2 49
H 10 2 46
I 11 2 44
J 12 1 41
K 14 1 38
L 16 1 35
M 18 1 35

D Damping Factor—If after selecting a tuning set the valve travel overshoot is excessive or unsatisfactory, the damping
factor allows you to either decrease damping to allow more overshoot, or increase damping to decrease the
overshoot.

D Expert Tuning Gains—With Expert Tuning, you can specify the proportional gain, velocity gain, and minor loop
feedback gain.

D Input Char—Defines the relationship between the travel target and ranged set point. Ranged set point is the input to
the characterization function. If the zero control signal equals closed, then a set point of 0% corresponds to a ranged
input of 0%. If the zero control signal equals open, a set point of 0% corresponds to a ranged input of 100%. Travel
target is the output from the characterization function.

You can select from the three fixed input characteristics shown in figure 2‐2 or you can select a custom
characteristic. Figure 2‐2 shows the relationship between the travel target and ranged set point for the fixed input
characteristics, assuming the Zero Control Signal is configured as closed.

You can specify 21 points on a custom characteristic curve. Each point defines a travel target, in % of ranged travel,
for a corresponding set point, in % of ranged set point. Set point values range from -6.25% to 106.25%. Before
modification, the custom characteristic is linear.

With input characterization you can modify the overall characteristic of the valve and instrument combination.
Selecting an equal percentage, quick opening, or custom (other than the default of linear) input characteristic
modifies the overall valve and instrument characteristic. However, if you select the linear input characteristic, the
overall valve and instrument characteristic is the characteristic of the valve, which is determined by the valve trim
(i.e., the plug or cage).

D Custom Char Table—To define a custom input characteristic, select Custom Char Table. Select the point you wish to
define (1 to 21), then enter the desired set point value. Press Enter then enter the desired travel target for the
corresponding set point. When finished, select point 0 to return to the Response Control menu.

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Figure 2‐2. Travel Target Versus Ranged Set Point, for Various Input Characteristics (Zero Control Signal = Closed)

125 125

100 100

Travel Target, %
Travel Target, %

0 0

-25 -25
−25 0 Ranged Set Point, % 100 125 −25 0 Ranged Set Point, % 100 125

Input Characteristic = Linear Input Characteristic = Equal Percentage

125

100
Travel Target, %

-25
−25 0 Ranged Set Point, % 100 125

Input Characteristic = Quick Opening

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D Setpt Filter Time—Time constant for the set point filter, in seconds. The set point filter slows the response of the
digital valve controller and is typically used with noisy or fast processes. The filter provides improved closed loop
process control. To disable the filter, set the time constant to 0 seconds.

D Limits and Cutoff

Travel Limit Hi—Defines the high limit for the travel in percent (%) of ranged travel. It is the maximum allowable
travel (in percent of ranged travel) for the valve. During operation, the travel target will not exceed this limit. When
a Travel Limit High is set, the Travel Cutoff High is deactivated, since only one of these parameters can be active.
Travel Limit High is deactivated by setting it to 125.0%.

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Travel Limit Lo—Defines the low limit for the travel in percent (%) of ranged travel. It is the minimum allowable travel
(in percent of ranged travel) for the valve. During operation, the travel target will not exceed this limit. When a
Travel Limit Low is set, the Travel Cutoff Low is deactivated, since only one of these parameters can be active. Travel
Limit Low is deactivated by setting it to -25.0%.

Travel Cutoff Hi—Defines the high cutoff point for the travel in percent (%) of ranged travel. Above this cutoff, the
travel target is set to 123.0% of the ranged travel. When a Travel Cutoff High is set, the Travel Limit High is
deactivated, since only one of these parameters can be active. Travel Cutoff High is deactivated by setting it to
125.0%.

Travel Cutoff Lo—Defines the low cutoff point for the travel. Travel Cutoff Low can be used to ensure proper seat load
is applied to the valve. When below the travel cutoff low, the output is set to zero or to full supply pressure,
depending upon the zero control signal. A Travel Cutoff Low of 0.5% is recommended to help ensure maximum
shutoff seat loading.

When a Travel Cutoff Low is set, the Travel Limit Low is deactivated, since only one of these parameters can be
active. Travel Cutoff Low is deactivated by setting it to -25.0%.

D Min Open/Close

Min Opening Time—Minimum Opening Time is configured in seconds and defines the minimum time for the travel to
increase the entire ranged travel. This rate is applied to any travel increases. A value of 0.0 seconds deactivates this
feature and allows the valve to stroke open as fast as possible. This parameter should be set to 0 in firmware 1, 2, 3,
and 4.

Min Closing Time—Minimum Closing Time is configured in seconds and defines the minimum time for the travel to
decrease the entire ranged travel. This rate is applied to any travel decreases. A value of 0.0 seconds deactivates this
feature and allows the valve to stroke closed as fast as possible. This parameter should be set to 0 in firmware 1, 2,
3, and 4.

D Integral Settings

Enab Int Control—Select Yes or No

Integral Gain—By setting this value to 0.0 the positioner integrator is disabled. Any other value will provide reset
action to improve static performance.

Integral Dead Zone—When the travel target and actual target deviate by less than this amount, the integrator is
automatically disabled. This prevents the positioner integrator from fighting with the process controller integrator
which may result in valve oscillation.

Setting Alerts
Field Communicator Setup & Diag > Detailed Setup > Alerts (1-2-7)

The following menus are available for configuring Alerts. Items on the menus may be changed with the instrument In
Service. Protection does not need to be removed (no need to set to None). Alerts are not processed when a Diagnostic
is in progress. Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator display to configure alerts.

Note
Alerts are not available with instrument level AC.

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Setting Travel Alerts

Setting High, High-High, Low and Low-Low Alerts

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator to set the following travel alerts:

D Tvl Hi/Lo Enab—Yes or No. Travel Hi/Lo Enable activates checking of the ranged travel against the Travel Alert High
and Low Points. Travel Alert Hi is set if the ranged travel rises above the alert high point. Once the alert is set, the
ranged travel must fall below the alert high point by the Travel Alert Deadband before the alert is cleared. See figure
2‐3.

Travel Alert Lo is set if the ranged travel falls below the alert low point. Once the alert is set, the ranged travel must
rise above the alert low point by the Travel Alert Deadband before the alert is cleared. See figure 2‐3.

D Tvl HH/LL Enab—Yes or No. Travel HH/LL Enable activates checking of the ranged travel against the Travel Alert
High-High and Low-Low Points. Travel Alert Hi Hi is set if the ranged travel rises above the alert high-high point.
Once the alert is set, the ranged travel must fall below the alert high-high point by the Travel Alert Deadband before
the alert is cleared. See figure 2‐3.

Travel Alert Lo Lo is set if the ranged travel falls below the alert low-low point. Once the alert is set, the ranged travel
must rise above the alert low-low point by the Travel Alert Deadband before the alert is cleared. See figure 2‐3.

Figure 2‐3. Travel Alert Deadband

ALERT IS SET
TRAVEL ALERT
HIGH POINT

TRAVEL ALERT
DEADBAND

ALERT IS CLEARED
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D Tvl Alert Hi Pt—Travel Alert High Point is the value of the travel, in percent (%) of ranged travel, which, when
exceeded, sets the Travel Alert High alert.

D Tvl Alert Lo Pt—Travel Alert Low Point is the value of the travel, in percent (%) of ranged travel, which, when
exceeded, sets the Travel Alert Low alert.

D Tvl Alert Hi Hi Pt—Travel Alert High-High Point is the value of the travel, in percent (%) of ranged travel, which, when
exceeded, sets the Travel Alert Hi Hi alert.

D Tvl Alert Lo Lo Pt—Travel Alert Low-Low Point is the value of the travel, in percent (%) of ranged travel, which, when
exceeded, sets the Travel Alert Lo Lo alert.

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D Tvl Alrt DB—Travel Alert Deadband is the travel, in percent (%) of ranged travel, required to clear a travel alert, once it
has been set. The deadband applies to both Travel Alert Hi/Lo and Travel Alert Hi Hi/Lo Lo. See figure 2‐3.

Note
The Travel Alert Deadband applies to the Travel Deviation as well as Travel Alert Hi/Lo and Travel Alert Hi Hi/Lo Lo.

Setting Travel Deviation Alert

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator to set the following travel deviation alerts:

D Tvl Dev Alrt Enab—Yes or No. When enabled, checks the difference between the travel target and the actual travel. If
the difference exceeds the Travel Deviation Alert Point for more than the Travel Deviation Time, the Travel
Deviation Alert is set. It remains set until the difference between the travel target and the actual travel is less than
the Travel Deviation Alert Point minus the Travel Alert Deadband.

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

D Tvl Dev Time—Travel Deviation Time is the time, in seconds, that the travel deviation must exceed the Travel
Deviation Alert Point before the alert is set.

Setting Travel Accumulation Alert

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator to set the following travel accumulation alerts:

D Tvl Acum Alrt Enab—Yes or No. Travel Accumulator Alert Enable activates checking of the difference between the
Travel Accumulator value and the Travel Accumulator Alert Point. The Travel Accumulator Alert is set when the
Travel Accumulator value exceeds the Travel Accumulator Alert Point. It is cleared after you reset the Travel
Accumulator to a value less than the alert point.

D Tvl Accum Alrt Pt—Travel Accumulator Alert Point is the value of the Travel Accumulator, in percent (%) of ranged
travel, which, when exceeded, sets the Travel Accumulator Alert.

D Tvl Accum DB—Travel Accumulator Deadband is the area around the travel reference point, in percent (%) of ranged
travel, that was established at the last increment of the accumulator. This area must be exceeded before a change
in travel can be accumulated. See figure 2‐4.

D Tvl Accum—Travel Accumulator records the total change in travel, in percent (%) of ranged travel, since the
accumulator was last cleared. The value of the Travel Accumulator increments when the magnitude of the change
exceeds the Travel Accumulator Dead- band. See figure 2‐4. You can reset the Travel Accumulator by configuring it
to zero.

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Figure 2‐4. Travel Accumulator Deadband (set at 10%)

DEADBAND EXCEEDED,
NEW REFERENCE POINT
ESTABLISHED

THIS AMOUNT OF CHANGE IS

DEADBAND REFERENCE POINT ADDED TO THE TRAVEL
ACCUMULATOR.
DEADBAND (+/- 5%)
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Cycle Counter Alert

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator to set the following cycle counter alerts:

D Cycl Cnt Alrt Enab—Yes or No. Cycle Counter Alert Enable activates checking of the difference between the Cycle
Counter and the Cycle Counter Alert point. The Cycle Counter Alert is set when the value exceeds the Cycle Counter
Alert point. It is cleared after you reset the Cycle Counter to a value less than the alert point.

D Cycl Cnt Alrt Pt—Cycle Counter Alert Point is the value of the Cycle Counter, in cycles, which, when exceeded, sets the
Cycle Counter Alert.

D Cycle Count DB—Cycle Counter Deadband is the area around the travel reference point, in percent (%) of ranged
travel, that was established at the last increment of the Cycle Counter. This area must be exceeded before a change
in travel direction can be counted as a cycle. See figure 2‐5.

Figure 2‐5. Cycle Counter Deadband (set at 10%)

DEADBAND EXCEEDED, AND DIRECTION

CHANGED, NEW REFERENCE POINT
ESTABLISHED

POINT AT WHICH
CYCLE IS COUNTED.
DEADBAND REFERENCE POINT

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DEADBAND (+/- 5%)

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D Cycle Count—Cycle Counter records the number of times the travel changes direction. The change in direction must
occur after the deadband has been exceeded before it can be counted as a cycle. See figure 2‐5. You can reset the
Cycle Counter by configuring it as zero.

Other Alerts
Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator to configure Drive Alert Enable:

D Drive Alert Enab—Yes or No. Drive Alert Enable activates checking of the relationship between the Drive Signal and
the calibrated travel. If one of the following conditions exists for more than 20 seconds, the Drive Alert is set.

For the case where Zero Control Signal is defined as closed:

Drive Signal < 10% and Calibrated Travel > 3%

Drive Signal > 90% and Calibrated Travel < 97%

For the case where Zero Control Signal is defined as open:

Drive Signal < 10% and Calibrated Travel < 97%

Drive Signal > 90% and Calibrated Travel > 3%

Alert Record
The alert record can store up to 20 alerts from any of the enabled alert groups: Valve Alerts, Failure Alerts, or
Miscellaneous Alerts. Starting from a cleared database, the first 20 alerts that become active will be stored in memory.

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator to set or display the following:

D Display Record—Displays all recorded alerts and the date and time the alerts were recorded.

D Clear Record—Clears the alert record. To clear the alert record, all alerts in enabled groups must be inactive.

D Inst Date & Time—Permits setting the instrument clock. When alerts are stored in the alert record, the date and time
(obtained from the instrument clock) that they were stored is also stored in the record. The instrument clock uses a
24-hour format. Enter the date and time in the form: MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM:SS, where MM is two digits for the
month (1 through 12), DD is two digits for the day (1 through 31), and YYYY is four digits for the year (1980 through
2040), HH is two digits for the hour (00 to 23), MM is two digits for the minutes (00 to 59), and SS is two digits for
the seconds (00 through 59).

D Record Group Enab—Permits enabling one or more alert groups. Table 3‐2 lists the alerts included in each of the
groups. When any alert from an enabled group becomes active, active alerts in all enabled groups are stored.

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Self Test Failures for Instrument Shutdown

Field Communicator Setup & Diag > Detailed Setup > Self Test Shutdown (1-2-8)

Upon shutdown, the instrument attempts to drive its output pressure to the zero current condition and no longer
executes its control function. In addition, the appropriate failure statuses are set. Once the problem that caused the
shutdown has been fixed, the instrument can be restarted by cycling the power or selecting Restart from the Mode
menu of the Field Communicator. Also see the Viewing Instrument Status section on page 35 for further details about
failures.

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator display to determine the self test shutdown criteria from the
following:

D Done—Select this if you are done modifying the self test shutdown criteria.

D Flash ROM Fail—When enabled, the instrument shuts down whenever there is a failure associated with flash ROM
(read only memory).

D Temp Comp Fail—When enabled, the instrument shuts down whenever this is a failure associated with Temperature
Compensation.

D Ref Voltage Fail—When enabled, the instrument shuts down whenever there is a failure associated with the internal
voltage reference.

D Drive Current Fail—When enabled, the instrument shuts down whenever the drive current does not read as expected.

D NVM Fail—When enabled, the instrument shuts down whenever there is a failure associated with NVM (non-volatile
memory).

D Temp Sensor Fail—When enabled, the instrument shuts down whenever there is a failure associated with the internal
temperature sensor.

D Press Sensor Fail—When enabled, the instrument shuts down whenever there is a failure associated with the pressure
sensor.

D Travel Sensor Fail—When enabled, the instrument shuts down whenever there is a failure associated with the travel
sensor.

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Transmitter/Switches
Field Communicator Setup & Diag > Detailed Setup > Transmitter/Switches (1-2-9)

Note
These menu items are only available on units that have the optional position transmitter / limit switch hardware installed.
If optional limit switches are being used, power must be applied to the switch circuits throughout the calibration routine. Failure to
power the switches may result in incorrect switch orientation.

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator display to configure the following:

D Switch 1 Trip Point—Defines the threshold for the limit switch wired to terminals +41 and -42 in percent of calibrated
travel.

D Switch 1 Closed—Configures the action of the limit switch wired to terminals +41 and -42. Selecting ABOVE
configures the switch to be closed when the travel is above the trip point. Selecting BELOW configures the switch to
be closed when the travel is below the trip point. Selecting DISABLED removes the icons and status from the display.

D Switch 2 Trip Point—Defines the threshold for the limit switch wired to terminals +51 and -52 in percent of calibrated
travel.

D Switch 2 Closed—Configures the action of the limit switch wired to terminals +51 and -52. Selecting ABOVE travel is
above the trip point. Selecting BELOW configures the switch to be closed when the travel is below the trip point.
Selecting DISABLED removes the icons and status from the display.

Note
Switch #2 is only operational if power is applied to switch #1 also. Switch #2 cannot be used alone.

D Transmitter Action—This configures the relationship between the valve travel and the position transmitter output
signal. If you select CLOSED, the transmitter will send 4 mA when the valve is closed. If you select OPEN, the
transmitter will send 4 mA when the valve is open.

A switch is located on the options board to select the transmitter fail signal (high+ or low-). High+ will result in a
current output of > 22.5 mA upon transmitter failure. Low- will result in a current output of < 3.6 mA. Refer to
figure 2‐6 for location and switch selection.

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Figure 2‐6. XMTR Switch

TRANSMITTER SWITCH
FOR FAIL SIGNAL

+ HIGH (SHOWN) OR
- LOW

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

Automatic
Field Communicator Calibrate > Calibrate > Auto Tuner (1-4-5)

The auto tuner is used to optimize digital valve controller tuning. It can be used on most sliding-stem and rotary
designs, including Fisher and other manufacturers' products. Moreover, because the auto tuner can detect internal
instabilities before they become apparent in the travel response, it can generally optimize tuning more effectively than
manual tuning.

Manual
If the auto tuner does not provide the desired responsiveness, you can manually tune the DVC2000. Refer to Setting
Response, page 16.

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Calibration
Field Communicator Calibrate > Calibrate (1-4)

WARNING
During calibration the valve will move full stroke. To avoid personal injury and property damage caused by the release of
pressure or process fluid, isolate the valve from the process and equalize pressure on both sides of the valve or bleed off the
process fluid.

Note
If optional limit switches are being used, power must be applied to the switch circuits throughout the calibration routine. Failure to
power the switches may result in incorrect switch orientation.

Analog Input Calibration

The DVC2000 digital valve controller is shipped from the factory with the analog input already calibrated. You do not
normally need to perform this procedure. However, if you suspect that this needs adjustment, follow one of the
procedures below.

Using the Field Communicator to perform Analog Input Calibration

To calibrate the analog input sensor, connect a variable current source to the instrument LOOP+ and LOOP- terminals.
The current source should be capable of generating an output of 4 to 20 mA. Select Analog In Calib from the Calibrate
menu, then follow the prompts on the Field Communicator display to calibrate the analog input sensor.
1. Set the current source to the target value shown on the display. The target value is the Input Range Low value. Press
OK.
2. The following message appears:

Use Increase and

Decrease selections
until the displayed
current matches the
target.

Press OK when you have read this message.

3. The value of the Analog Input appears on the display. Press OK to display the adjustment menu.
4. From the adjustment menu, select the direction and size of adjustment to the displayed value. Selecting large,
medium, and small adjustments causes changes of approximately 0.4 mA, 0.04 mA, and 0.004 mA, respectively. If
the displayed value does not match the current source, press OK, then repeat this step (step 4) to further adjust the
displayed value. When the displayed value matches the current source, select Done and go to step 5.
5. Set the current source to the target value shown on the display. The target value is the Input Range High value.
Press OK.

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6. The following message appears:

Use Increase and

Decrease selections
until the displayed
current matches the
target.

Press OK when you have read this message.

7. The value of the Analog Input appears on the display. Press OK to display the adjustment menu.
8. From the adjustment menu, select the direction and size of adjustment to the displayed value. Selecting large,
medium, and small adjustments causes changes of approximately 0.4 mA, 0.04 mA, and 0.004 mA, respectively. If
the displayed value does not match the current source, press OK, then repeat this step (step 8) to further adjust the
displayed value. When the displayed value matches the current source, select Done and go to step 9.
9. Place the instrument In Service and verify that the analog input displayed matches the current source.

Note
Analog Input Calibration can also be peformed using the Local Operator Interface, as decribed in the procedure below.

Using the Local Operator Interface to perform Analog Input Calibration

Refer to step 6 of the Local Interface Flow Chart on page 58 of this manual.

Connect a variable current source to the instrument +11 and -12 terminals. From the home screen, press the DOWN
(B) arrow key five times and then press the RIGHT (") arrow key. Acknowledge the warning if you are sure that you
want to proceed.
1. Adjust the variable current source to 4 mA.
2. Press the RIGHT (") arrow key
3. Adjust the variable current source to 20 mA.
4. Press the RIGHT (") arrow key.
If you want to keep this calibration, select SAVE AND EXIT. If you exit without saving, the last saved configuration data
will be restored.

Auto Calibrate Travel

1. The auto calibration procedure is automatic. It is completed when the Calibrate menu appears.
During calibration, the instrument seeks the high and low end points and the minor loop feedback (MLFB) and
output bias. By searching for the end points, the instrument establishes the limits of physical travel, i.e., the actual
travel 0 and 100% positions. This also determines how far the relay beam swings to calibrate the sensitivity of the
beam position sensor.

Adjusting the minor loop feedback bias is done around mid travel. The valve position is briefly moved back and forth
to determine the relay beam position at quiescence. Essentially, it establishes the zero point for the Minor Loop
Feedback circuit. The back and forth motion is performed to account for hysteresis.

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Adjusting the output bias aligns the travel set point with the actual travel by computing the drive signal required to
produce 0% error. This is done while the valve is at 50% travel, making very small adjustments.
2. Place the instrument In Service and verify that the travel properly tracks the current source.

Manual Calibrate Travel

Two procedures are available to manually calibrate travel:

D Analog Adjust

D Digital Adjust

Analog Calibration Adjust

Connect a variable current source to the instrument LOOP + and LOOP - terminals. The current source should be
capable of generating 4 to 20 mA. Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator display to calibrate the instrument's
travel in percent.

Note
0% Travel = Valve Closed
100% Travel = Valve Open

1. Adjust the input current until the valve is near mid-travel. Press OK.

Note
In steps 2 through 4, the accuracy of the current source adjustment affects the position accuracy.

2. Adjust the current source until the valve is at 0% travel, then press OK.
3. Adjust the current source until the valve is at 100% travel, then press OK.
4. Adjust the current source until the valve is at 50% travel, then press OK.
5. Place the instrument In Service and verify that the travel properly tracks the current source.

Digital Calibration Adjust

Connect a variable current source to the instrument LOOP + and LOOP - terminals. The current source should be set
between 4 and 20 mA. Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator display to calibrate the instrument's travel in
percent.

Note
0% Travel = Valve Closed
100% Travel = Valve Open

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1. From the adjustment menu, select the direction and size of change required to set the travel at 0%.
If another adjustment is required, repeat step 1. Otherwise, select Done and go to step 2.
2. From the adjustment menu, select the direction and size of change required to set the travel to 100%.
If another adjustment is required, repeat step 2. Otherwise, select Done and go to step 3.
3. From the adjustment menu, select the direction and size of change required to set the travel to 50%.
If another adjustment is required, repeat step 3. Otherwise, select Done and go to step 4.
4. Place the instrument In Service and verify that the travel properly tracks the current source.

Pressure Sensor Calibration

Note
The pressure sensor is calibrated at the factory and should not require calibration.

Output Pressure Sensor Calibration

To calibrate the output pressure sensor, connect an external reference gauge to the output being calibrated. The
gauge should be capable of measuring maximum instrument supply pressure. From the Calibrate menu, select Pressure
Calib. Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator display to calibrate the instrument's output pressure sensor.
1. Adjust the supply pressure regulator to the maximum instrument supply pressure. Press OK.
2. The instrument reduces the output pressure to 0. The following message appears.

Use the Increase and

Decrease selections
until the displayed
pressure matches the
output x pressure.

Press OK when you have read the message.

3. The value of the output pressure appears on the display. Press OK to display the adjustment menu.
4. From the adjustment menu, select the direction and size of adjustment to the displayed value. Selecting large,
medium, and small adjustments causes changes of approximately 3.0 psi/0.207 bar/20.7 kPa, 0.30 psi/0.0207
bar/2.07 kPa, and 0.03 psi/0.00207 bar/0.207 kPa, respectively. If the displayed value does not match the output
pressure, press OK, then repeat this step (step 4) to further adjust the displayed value. When the displayed value
matches the output pressure, select Done and go to step 5.
5. The instrument sets the output pressure to full supply. The following message appears.

Use the Increase and

Decrease selections
until the displayed
pressure matches the
output x pressure.

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Press OK when you have read the message.

6. The value of the output pressure appears on the display. Press OK to display the adjustment menu.
7. From the adjustment menu, select the direction and size of adjustment to the displayed value. Selecting large,
medium, and small adjustments causes changes of approximately 3.0 psi/0.207 bar/20.7 kPa, 0.30 psi/0.0207
bar/2.07 kPa, and 0.03 psi/0.00207 bar/0.207 kPa, respectively. If the displayed value does not match the output
pressure, press OK, then repeat this step (step 7) to further adjust the displayed value. When the displayed value
matches the output pressure, select Done and go to step 8.
8. Place the instrument In Service and verify that the displayed pressure matches the measured output pressure.

Position Transmitter Calibration

Note
The position transmitter is calibrated at the factory and should not require calibration.

Note
This procedure will not move the control valve. The instrument will simulate an output for calibration purposes only.

This procedure is only available on units that have the optional position transmitter / limit switch hardware installed.
The DVC2000 digital valve controller is shipped from the factory with the position transmitter already calibrated.

To calibrate the position transmitter, select Transmitter Calibration from the Calibrate menu. Connect a current meter
in series with the +31 and -32 terminals, and a voltage source (such as the DCS analog input channel). Follow the
prompts on the Field Communicator display to manipulate the output current read by the current meter to 4 mA, and
then to 20 mA.

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Section 3 Viewing Device Variables and Diagnostics3‐3‐

Viewing Variables

Note
These variables are not available for instrument level AC.

Analog Input, Travel, Valve Set Point, Drive Signal and Output Pressure
The following variables are displayed on the Online menu:

Analog In shows the value of the instrument analog input in mA (milliamperes) or % (percent) of ranged input.

Travel shows the value of the DVC2000 digital valve controller travel in % (percent) of ranged travel. Travel always
represents how far the valve is open.

Valve SP shows the requested valve position in % of ranged travel.

Drive Sgl shows the value of the instrument drive signal in % (percent) of maximum drive.

Pressure shows the value of the instrument output pressure in psi, bar, or kPa.

Additional Instrument Variables

Field Communicator Setup & Diag > Display > Variables (1-3-1)

Note
These variables are not available for instrument level AC.

The Variables menu is available to view additional variables, such as the status of the auxiliary input, the instrument
internal temperature, cycle count, travel accumulation and device free time. If a value for a variable does not appear
on the display, select the variable and a detailed display of that variable with its value will appear. A variable's value
does not appear on the menu if the value becomes too large to fit in the allocated space on the display, or if the
variable requires special processing.

D Temp—The internal temperature of the instrument is displayed in either degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.

D Cycl Count—Cycle Counter displays the number of times the valve travel has cycled. Only changes in direction of the
travel after the travel has exceeded the deadband are counted as a cycle. Once a new cycle has occurred, a new
deadband around the last travel is set. The value of the Cycle Counter can be reset from the Cycle Count Alert menu.

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D Tvl Accum—Travel Accumulator contains the total change in travel, in percent of ranged travel. The accumulator
only increments when travel exceeds the deadband. Then the greatest amount of change in one direction from the
original reference point (after the deadband has been exceeded) will be added to the Travel Accumulator. The value
of the Travel Accumulator can be reset from the Travel Accum Alert menu.

Viewing Device Information

Field Communicator Setup & Diag > Display > Device Information (1-3-2)

The Device Information menu is available to view information about the instrument.

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator display to view information in the following fields:
D HART Univ Rev—HART Universal Revision is the revision number of the HART Universal Commands which are used as
the communications protocol for the instrument.
D Device Rev—Device Revision is the revision number of the software for communication between the Field
Communicator and the instrument.
D Firmware Rev—Firmware Revision is the revision number of the Fisher firmware in the instrument.
D Firmware Date—Firmware Date is the revision date of the firmware being used.
D Main Elec Rev—Main Electronics Revision is the revision number of the main electronics component.
D Sec Elec Rev—Secondary Electronics Revision is the revision number of the secondary electronics component.
D Sensor Serial Num—Sensor Serial Number is the serial number of the sensor
D Inst Level—Indicates the instrument level
AC—Auto Calibrate
HC—HART Communicating
AD—Advanced Diagnostics
PD—Performance Diagnostic

Table 3‐1 lists the functions available for each instrument level.

Table 3‐1. Functions Available for Instrument Level

Instrument Level Functions Available
AC Communicates via the LCD or with Field Communicator. Provides basic setup and calibration.
Communicates via the LCD, the Field Communicator and ValveLink Software. Provides basic setup, calibration, travel
cutoffs and limits, minimum opening and closing times, input characterization (linear, equal percentage, quick opening,
HC
and custom) and the following alerts: travel deviation; travel alert high, low, high high, and low low; drive signal; auxiliary
terminal; cycle counter; and travel accumulation.
Includes all functions listed above plus (with ValveLink software) all offline diagnostic tests (dynamic error band, drive
AD
signal, step response, and valve signature) plus online trending
PD Includes all functions listed above plus online valve signature test (friction analysis)

D Device ID—Each instrument has a unique Device Identifier. The device ID provides additional security to prevent this
instrument from accepting commands meant for other instruments.

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Viewing Instrument Status

Field Communicator Instrument Status (7)

Note
Instrument Status is not available for instrument level AC.

The following describes the various displays for the Instrument Status menu.

D Done—Select this when you are done viewing the instrument status.

Note
Alerts are not available with instrument level AC.

D Valve Alerts—If a valve alert is active, it will appear when the Valve Alerts menu item is selected. If more than one
alert is active, they will appear on the display one at a time in the order listed below.
1. Alert Record has Entries
2. Alert Record is full
3. Instrument Time is Invalid
4. Tvl Accumulation Alert
5. Cycle Counter Alert
6. Non-critical NVM Alert
7. Power Starvation Alert
8. Drive Signal Alert
9. Tvl Lim/Cutoff Low
10. Tvl Lim/Cutoff High
11. Tvl Deviation Alrt
12. Tvl Alert Hi Hi
13. Tvl Alert Hi
14. Tvl Alert Lo Lo
15. Tvl Alert Lo

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D Failure Alerts—If a self-test failure has occurred, it will appear when the Failure Alerts menu item is selected. If there
are multiple failures, they will appear on the display one at a time in the order listed below.
1. Offline/Failed—This failure indicates a failure, enabled from the Self Test Shutdown menu, caused an instrument
shutdown. Press Enter to see which of the specific failures caused the Offline/Failed indication.
2. Travel Sensor Fail—This failure indicates the sensed travel is outside the range of -25.0 to 125.0% of calibrated
travel. If this failure is indicated, check the instrument mounting.
3. Pressure Sensor Fail—This failure indicates the actuator pressure is outside the range of -24.0 to 125.0% of the
calibrated pressure for more than 60 seconds. If this failure is indicated, check the instrument supply pressure. If
the failure persists, ensure the printed wiring board assembly is properly mounted onto the mounting frame, and
the pressure sensor O-rings are properly installed. If the failure does not clear after restarting the instrument,
replace the printed wiring board assembly.
4. Temperature Sensor Fail—This failure is indicated when the instrument temperature sensor fails, or the sensor
reading is outside of the range of -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F). The temperature reading is used internally for
temperature compensation of inputs. If this failure is indicated, restart the instrument and see if it clears. If it
does not clear, replace the printed wiring board assembly.
5. NVM Fail—This failure is indicated when the Non-Volatile Memory integrity test fails. Configuration data is stored
in NVM. If this failure is indicated, restart the instrument and see if it clears. If it does not clear, replace the
printed wiring board Assembly.
6. Drive Current Fail—This failure is indicated when the drive current does not read as expected. If this failure occurs,
check the connection between the I/P converter and the printed wiring board assembly. Try removing the I/P
converter and re-installing it. If the failure does not clear, replace the I/P converter or the printed wiring board
assembly.
7. Ref Voltage Fail—This failure is indicated whenever there is a failure associated with the internal voltage reference.
If this failure is indicated, restart the instrument and see if it clears. If it does not clear, replace the printed wiring
board assembly.
8. Flash ROM Fail—This failure indicates the Read Only Memory integrity test failed. If this failure is indicated, restart
the instrument and see if it clears. If it does not clear, replace the printed wiring board assembly.
D Alert Record—The instrument contains an alert record that can store up to 20 alerts from any of the enabled alert
groups: Valve Alerts or Failure Alerts. See the Advanced Setup section for information on enabling alert groups.
Table 3‐2 lists the alerts included in each of the groups. The alert record also includes the date and time (from the
instrument clock) the alerts occurred.

Table 3‐2. Alerts Included in Alert Groups for Alert Record

Alert Group Alerts Included in Group
Travel Alert Lo
Travel Alert Hi
Travel Alert Lo Lo
Valve Alerts
Travel Alert Hi Hi
Travel deviation
Drive signal
Flash ROM Shutdown
Drive Current Shutdown
Reference Voltage Shutdown
Failure Alerts Critical NVM Shutdown
Temperature Sensor Shutdown
Pressure Sensor Shutdown
Travel Sensor Shutdown

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D Operational Status—This menu item indicates the status of the Operational items listed below. The status of more
than one operational may be indicated. If more than one Operational status is set, they will appear on the display
one at a time in the order listed below.
1. Out of Service
2. Auto Calibration in Progress
3. Input Char Selected
4. Custom Char Selected
5. Diagnostic in Progress
6. Calibration in Progress
7. Set Point Filter Active

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Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting4‐4‐

The DVC2000 digital valve controller has the capability to provide predictive maintenance information through the
use of ValveLink software. This software allows you to pinpoint instrument and valve problems without disrupting the
process. For information on using ValveLink software, see the ValveLink software quick start guide (D102813X012).

WARNING
Avoid personal injury or property damage from sudden release of process pressure or bursting of parts. Before performing
any maintenance procedures on the the DVC2000 digital valve controller:
D Always wear protective clothing, gloves, and eyewear when performing any maintenance procedures to avoid personal
injury or property damage.
D Do not remove the actuator from the valve while the valve is still pressurized.
D Disconnect any operating lines providing air pressure, electric power, or a control signal to the actuator. Be sure the
actuator cannot suddenly open or close the control valve.
D Use bypass valves or completely shut off the process to isolate the control valve from process pressure. Relieve process
pressure from both sides of the control valve.
D Use lock-out procedures to be sure that the above measures stay in effect while you work on the equipment.
D Check with your process or safety engineer for any additional measures that must be taken to protect against process
media.
D Vent the pneumatic actuator loading pressure and relieve any actuator spring precompression so the actuator is not
applying force to the valve stem; this will allow for the safe removal of the stem connector.

CAUTION

When replacing components, use only components specified by the factory. Always use proper component replacement
techniques, as presented in this manual. Improper techniques or component selection may invalidate the approvals and
the product specifications, as indicated in table 1‐1 and may also impair operations and the intended function of the device.

Stroking the Digital Valve Controller Output

Field Communicator Setup & Diag > Stroke Valve (1-5)

Note
Stroke Valve is not available with instrument level AC.

Follow the prompts on the Field Communicator display to select from the following: Done, Ramp Open, Ramp Closed,
Ramp to Target, and Step to Target, and Stop.

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D Done—Select this if you are done. All ramping is stopped when DONE is selected.

D Ramp Open—ramps the travel toward open at the rate of 1.0% per second of the ranged travel.

D Ramp Closed—ramps the travel toward closed at the rate of 1.0% per second of the ranged travel.

D Ramp to Target—ramps the travel to the specified target at the rate of 1.0% per second of the ranged travel.

D Step to Target—steps the travel to the specified target.

D Stop—stops the command.

Replacing the Instrument

To replace an instrument that has been previously mounted to a control valve, perform the following basic steps:

Instrument Removal
1. Make sure that the valve is isolated from the process.
2. Remove the instrument cover (refer to figure 4‐1).

Figure 4‐1. FIELDVUE DVC2000 Exploded View

TERMINAL BOARD SCREWS (3)

EMI SHIELD SCREWS (3)

MAIN ELECTRONIC SCREWS (3)

W8840

COVER SCREWS (2)

3. Disconnect the field wiring from the terminal board.

4. Shut off the instrument air supply and disconnect the tubing to the supply port.
5. Disconnect the tubing from the output port.

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6. Remove the bolts connecting the DVC2000 housing to the mounting bracket.

Note
The magnet assembly may remain on the valve stem (or shaft).

When replacing the instrument, be sure to follow the mounting procedure outlined in the quick start guide
(D103203X012) that shipped with the digital valve controller. Once the instrument is mounted, perform the Quick
Setup routine outlined in the quick start guide. If changes need to be made to the default settings, use Detailed Setup
to make the appropriate modifications.

Replacing the Magnetic Feedback Assembly

To remove the magnet assembly from the actuator stem, perform the following basic steps.
1. Make sure that the valve is isolated from the process.
2. Remove the instrument cover.
3. Disconnect the field wiring from the terminal board.
4. Shut off the instrument air supply.
5. Remove the DVC2000 from the actuator.
6. Remove the screws holding the magnet assembly to the connector arm.
When replacing the instrument, be sure to follow the mounting procedure outlined in the quick start guide that
shipped with the digital valve controller. Once the instrument is mounted, perform the Quick Setup routine outlined in
the quick start guide. If changes need to be made to the default settings, use Detailed Setup to make the appropriate
modifications.

Component Replacement
When replacing any of the components of the DVC2000, the maintenance should be performed in an instrument shop
whenever possible. Make sure that the electrical wiring and pneumatic tubing is disconnected prior to disassembling
the instrument.

CAUTION

When replacing components, proper means of electrostatic discharge protection is required. Failure to use a grounding
strap, or other means of electrostatic discharge protection can result in damage to the electronics.

Replacing the I/P Converter

The I/P converter is fastened to the mounting frame. On the I/P mounting surface is a replaceable screen with O-ring
seal.

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Note
After I/P converter replacement, calibrate the digital valve controller to maintain accuracy specifications.

Removal
1. Remove the main cover.
2. Remove three screws that hold the EMI shield and remove the shield (refer to figure 4‐1).
3. Remove the three screws holding the electronics board to the mounting frame.
4. Pull the main electronics straight off of the mounting frame. The board is electrically connected to an
interconnecting board with a rigid connector.
5. Remove the two screws holding the mounting frame to the instrument housing (refer to figure 4‐2 for location of
screws).

Figure 4‐2. Mounting Frame Assembly

INTERCONNECT MANIFOLD
BOARD ASSEMBLY

INTERCONNECT
BOARD SCREW (1) PNEUMATIC
RELAY SCREWS (2)

I/P BOARD SCREW (1)

I/P CONVERTER SCREW HOLES (4) MOUNTING FRAME SCREW HOLES (2)
(SCREWS NOT SHOWN) (SCREWS NOT SHOWN)
W9103

6. Pull the manifold assembly straight out. The interconnecting board is electrically connected to the termination
board with a rigid connector.
7. Remove the interconnect board from the mounting frame.
8. Remove the four screws holding the I/P converter to the mounting frame (refer to figure 4‐2 for location of screws).
9. Pull the I/P converter straight out taking care to capture the two o-rings (one has a screen).

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Assembly
When installing a new I/P converter, follow the reverse procedure as outlined above and recalibrate the instrument.
1. Install the I/P converter, making sure the screen O-ring is installed on the I/P supply port (the circular port on the
mounting frame), and that the two manifold O-rings are in place.
2. Install the interconnect board on the mounting frame. Do not tighten the self-tapping screw on on the interconnect
board at this time (see figure 4‐2).
3. Replace the manifold assembly.
4. Install the mounting frame to the housing, making sure that the O-rings (keys 45 and 51) are in place.
5. Install the main electronics to the mounting frame, making sure that the pressure sensor seal (key 16) is in place.
6. Tighten the self-tapping screw on the Interconnect Board.
7. Install the primary shield (key 37) with three screws.
8. Recalibrate the instrument and install the cover.

Replacing the Pneumatic Relay

The pneumatic relay is fastened to the mounting frame. There are two versions, 0 to 3.4 bar (0 to 49 psig), indicated by
a white label, and 3.5 to 7 bar (50 to 100 psig), indicated by a green label.

Note
After pneumatic relay replacement, calibrate the digital valve controller to maintain accuracy specifications.

Removal
1. Remove the main cover.
2. Remove three screws that hold the EMI shield and remove the shield (refer to figure 4‐1).
3. Remove the three screws holding the electronics board to the mounting frame.
4. Pull the main electronics straight off of the mounting frame. The board is electrically connected to an
interconnecting board with a rigid connector.
5. Remove the two screws holding the mounting frame to the instrument housing (refer to figure 4‐2).
6. Pull the mounting frame straight out. The interconnecting board is electrically connected to the termination board
with a rigid connector.
7. Remove the two screws holding the pneumatic relay to the mounting frame.
8. Pull the pneumatic relay straight out.

Assembly
When installing a new pneumatic relay, follow the reverse procedure as outlined above and recalibrate the instrument.

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Troubleshooting
What is a healthy unit?
In order to troubleshoot the DVC2000 digital valve controller, it is critical to understand how a healthy unit is supposed
to behave. Below is a list of behaviors you should see if the instrument is performing well.

D LCD correctly displaying characters

D Pushbuttons allow navigation

D Valve travels full stroke

D No diagnostics messages

D No alerts or alarms

D Hall sensor within the valid range of travel on the magnet array

D Slight audible air venting

D Minimal overshoot

D Quick response

D Functionality matches the tier level

What are the observable symptoms?

The next thing to do is to identify the symptoms of the unhealthy unit. Are there any obvious discrepancies that can be
identified? Work through the following items to help gather information about the faulty behavior and identify the
core problem(s). Also see the DVC2000 Troubleshooting Checklist on page 47.
1. Check the relay pressure range.
There are two available relays for the DVC2000:

D Low pressure: 0-3.4 bar (0-49 psi) — white label

D High pressure: 3.5-7 bar (50-100 psi) — green label

The supply pressure feeding the instrument must fall within the rated pressure range of the installed relay for proper
operation.
2. Check the instrument protection (LCD via pushbuttons and Configure/Calibrate via HART)
3. Check for local device diagnostic messages

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4. Check the alerts via HART

5. Check the feedback setup
Is the pole piece on the DVC2000 housing within the valid travel range of the feedback array?
6. Observe the stem movement and pressure delivery

Determine the logical causes.

With the discrepancies identified, logic can now be applied to isolate the component that is in need of repair or
replacement. There are seven main categories of problems:
1. Wiring and Terminations
2. Air Supply
3. Electronics
4. Firmware
5. Pneumatics
6. Travel feedback
7. Mounting

Repair or replace the faulty components.

By isolating the problem to one of these categories, component replacement or repair becomes simple and
straightforward. Refer to component replacement instructions earlier in this section.

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Checking Voltage Available

WARNING
Personal injury or property damage caused by fire or explosion may occur it this test is attempted in any area which
contains a potentially explosive atmosphere or has been classified as hazardous.

To check the Voltage Available at the instrument, perform the following:

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the control system and connect equipment as shown in figure 4‐3 to the control
system terminals.”
2. Set the control system to provide maximum output current.
3. Set the resistance of the 1 kilOhm potentiometer shown in figure 4‐3 to zero.
4. Record the current shown on the milliammeter.
5. Adjust the resistance of the 1 kilOhm potentiometer until the voltage read on the voltmeter is 9.0 Volts.
6. Record the current shown on the milliammeter.
7. If the current recorded in step 6 is the same as that recorded in step 4 (± 0.08 mA), the voltage available is
adequate.

Figure 4‐3. Voltage Test Schematic

1 KILOHM POTENTIOMETER
MILLIAMMETER

VOLTMETER

CIRCUIT
UNDER
TEST

A6192-1

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Technical Support Checklist

Have the following information available prior to contacting your Emerson sales office or Local Business Partner for
support.

1. Instrument serial number as read from nameplate ________________________________________________

2. Is the digital valve controller responding to the control signal? Yes _________ No _________

If not, describe:
3. Measure the voltage across the “+11” and “-12” terminal box screws when the commanded current is 4.0 mA and
20.0 mA: V @ 4.0 mA V @ 20.0 mA.
(These values should be around 8.0 V @ 4.0 mA and 8.25 V @ 20 mA.)
4. Is the front panel LCD functional? Yes _________ No _________
5. Is it possible to communicate with the DVC2000 via the LUI pushbuttons? Yes _________ No _________
6. Are Travel, Input Signal, and Output Pressure in the LCD shown correctly? Yes _________ No _________
7. Is it possible to communicate via HART to the DVC2000? Yes _________ No _________
8. What is the Diagnostic Tier of the digital valve controller? AC ____ HC____ AD____ PD____
9. What is the firmware version of the DVC2000? _________________
10. What is the hardware version of the DVC2000? _________________
11. Is the digital valve controller's Instrument Mode “In Service”? Yes _________ No _________
12. Is the digital valve controller's Control Mode set to “Analog”? Yes _________ No _________
13. What are the following parameter readings?

Input Signal _________ Drive Signal _________% Pressure _________

Travel Target ________ Travel _________%

14. What are the following alert readings?

Fail alerts _______________________________________________________________________________

Valve alerts _____________________________________________________________________________

Operational status ________________________________________________________________________

Alert event record entries __________________________________________________________________

15. Export ValveLink data (if available) for the device (Status Monitor, Detailed Setup, etc.).

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Mounting
1. Actuator application: Sliding Stem? _______ Rotary? _______
2. What Make, Brand, Style, Size, etc. actuator is the DVC2000 mounted on? ________________________
3. What is the Mounting Kit part number? _________________________________________________________
4. If mounting kits are made by LBP/Customer, please provide pictures of installation.
5. If sliding stem:

What is the full travel of the valve? _____________

Which Magnet Array? 25 mm (1 inch)_____ 50 mm (2 inch) _____ 110 mm (4-1/8 inch) _____

Does the Magnet Array move through marked areas? Yes _________ No _________
6. If Rotary: Is the actuator rotation  90_? Yes _________ No _________

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Section 5 Parts5‐5‐
Parts Ordering
Whenever corresponding with your Emerson sales office or Local Business Partner about this equipment, always
mention the controller serial number. When ordering parts kits, refer to the 11-character part number of each
required kit as found in the following list.

WARNING
Use only genuine Fisher replacement parts. Components that are not supplied by Emerson Automation Solutions should
not, under any circumstances, be used in any Fisher instrument. Use of components not supplied by Emerson Automation
Solutions may void your warranty, might adversely affect the performance of the valve, and could cause personal injury
and property damage.

The DVC2000 digital valve controller is designed with all metric fasteners and threaded connections. However,
optional inch connections are available for the two conduit entrance points (1/2 NPT) and the supply/output
pneumatic ports (1/4 NPT). Even with this option, all other fasteners and threaded connections are metric.

Parts Kits Description

Feedback Array Kit
Part Number

Description Part Number

Sliding Stem (Linear)
[kit contains feedback array and hex socket cap screws, qty. 2,
I/P Converter Kit washer, plain, qty. 2, external tooth lock washer, qty. 2 (only
For GX Actuator 38B6041X182 with aluminum feedback array kit) and alignment template.
For non-GX Rotary and Sliding-Stem 38B6041X122 •210 mm (8-1/4 inch) kit contains feedback array and hex
socket cap screws, qty. 4, washer, plain, qty. 4, external tooth
Low Pressure Relay Kit (white label) lock washer, qty. 4 (only with aluminum feedback array kit),
Housing A (for GX Actuator) (0 - 49 psig) GE59274X012 alignment template and insert]. Stainless steel kits only for use
Housing B (for non­GX Rotary and Sliding-Stem) with stainless steel mounting kits.
(0 - 3.3 bar/0 - 49 psig) GE08910X012
7 mm (1/4-inch)
Aluminum GG20240X012
High Pressure Relay Kit (green label)
19 mm (3/4-inch)
Housing A (for GX Actuator) (50 - 100 psig) GE59275X012
Aluminum GG20240X022
Housing B (for non­GX Rotary and Sliding-Stem)
Stainless steel GE65853X012
(3.4 - 7.0 bar/50 - 100 psig) GE08911X012
25 mm (1-inch)
Aluminum GG20240X032
Mounting Frame Kit GE08912X012
Stainless steel GE65853X022
Main Cover Assembly (see figure 5‐1, key 13) GE12427X012
38 mm (1-1/2 inch)
EMI Shield Kit GE08913X012
Aluminum GG20240X042
Stainless steel GE65853X032
50 mm (2-inch)
Aluminum GG20240X052
Stainless steel GE65853X042
110 mm (4-1/8 inch)
Aluminum GG20240X082
Stainless steel GE65853X062
210 mm (8-1/4 inch)
Aluminum GG20243X012
Stainless steel GE65853X072

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Description Part Number

Parts List (refer to figures 5‐1,
Feedback Array Kit (cont'd) 5‐2 and 5‐3)
Rotary
[Kit contains feedback assembly, pointer assembly, travel
indicator scale and M3 machine pan head screws qty. 2]. Note
Stainless steel kits only for use with stainless steel mounting kits. The parts contained in the Parts List are not available as individual
components. All parts are included in the Parts Kits.
Aluminum GE71982X012
Stainless steel GE71982X022

Elastomer Kit - includes all accessible elastomers

for one complete DVC2000 unit GE08917X012

Small Hardware Kit -includes all fasteners and plugs

I/P Converter Assembly(1)
(except mounting hardware) for one 25 Fasteners
complete DVC2000 unit GE08918X012 26 O-Ring
41 I/P Converter
High Temperature Gasket Set 231 Screen O-Ring
Includes O-ring seal (qty 1) and insulation

Relay Assembly(2)
gaskets (qty 2) GE26550X012

Replacement housing 2 Relay

Plastic Vent Construction 45 O-Rings
Housing A (for GX Actuator)
G 1/4 & M20 Metric threaded ports GE24013X012
1/4 NPT & 1/2 NPT Imperial threaded ports
Housing B (for non­GX Rotary and Sliding-Stem)
GE24011X012 Mounting Frame Assembly(3)
3 Mounting Frame
G 1/4 & M20 Metric threaded ports GE24012X012
16 Pressure Sensor Seal
1/4 NPT & 1/2 NPT Imperial threaded ports GE24010X012
19 Fasteners
Metal Vent Construction
45 O-Ring
Housing A (for GX Actuator)
51 O-Ring
G 1/4 & M20 Metric threaded ports GE74138X012
1/4 NPT & 1/2 NPT Imperial threaded ports GE74137X012
Housing B (for non­GX Rotary and Sliding-Stem)
G 1/4 & M20 Metric threaded ports GE74140X012 EMI Shield Assembly(4)
1/4 NPT & 1/2 NPT Imperial threaded ports GE74139X012 11 Fasteners (3 req'd)
29 Conductive Gasket (Shield)
Metal Vent Assembly GE20435X012 37 Primary Shield

1. All parts included in the I/P Converter Kit

2. All parts included in the Low Pressure or High Pressure Relay Kits
3. All parts included in the Mounting Frame Kit
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Figure 5‐1. FIELDVUE DVC2000 Digital Valve Controller Assembly, Housing A

APPLY LUBRICANT/SEALANT

NOTE:
1. APPLY LUBRICANT KEY 65 TO ALL O-RINGS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED VIEW A
PIPE AWAY VENT
GE13174-F, SHEET 1 OF 3

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Figure 5‐2. FIELDVUE DVC2000 Digital Valve Controller Assembly, Housing A

APPLY LUBRICANT/SEALANT
NOTE:
1. APPLY LUBRICANT KEY 65 TO ALL O-RINGS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
GE13174-F, SHEET 2 OF 3

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Figure 5‐3. FIELDVUE DVC2000 Digital Valve Controller Assembly, Housing A

SEE SEE
VIEW B VIEW B

POSITIONER WITH POSITIONER ONLY

TRANSMITTER AND LIMIT SWITCHES

VIEW B
APPLY LUBRICANT/SEALANT
NOTE:
1. APPLY LUBRICANT KEY 65 TO ALL O-RINGS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
GE13174-F, SHEET 3 OF 3

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Appendix A Principle of OperationA‐1‐

DVC2000 Operation
The DVC2000 digital valve controller uses a traditional 4-20 mA input signal and converts it into a pneumatic output
pressure that is delivered to the control valve actuator. Accurate control of the position of the valve is enabled by valve
stem position feedback. The way in which the DVC2000 accomplishes this is through a two-stage positioner design.
Refer to figure A‐1 for a block diagram of the positioner operation.

Figure A‐1. FIELDVUE DVC2000 Digital Valve Controller Block Diagram

NON-CONTACT
POSITION FEEDBACK

OUTPUT
ACTUATOR
MAIN BOARD PRESSURE
TERMINATIONS ASSEMBLY SENSOR
& SINGLE ACTING
MINOR LOOP RELAY
INPUT SIGNAL POSITION FEEDBACK
SENSOR (POWER
(4-20 MA, 9 VOLTS) AMPLIFIER)
BOARD
TRAVEL = 66.8%
14.6 MA 0.29 BAR
I/P
PRESSURE
SIGNAL
I/P
CONVERTER
DRIVE (PRE- AIR SUPPLY
SIGNAL AMPLIFIER

A traditional 4-20 mA signal provides the set point and power to the instrument. At the same time, the HART protocol
provides instrument and process data through digital communications. The instrument receives this set point and
positions the valve where it needs to be.

D The input signal provides electrical power and the set point simultaneously. It is routed into the terminal board
through a twisted pair of wires. The terminal board contains the termination points for the loop signal (+11/-12). If
the options board is installed, an additional options board set includes additional terminals for the transmitter
output (+31/-32), switch #1 output (+41/-42), and switch #2 output (+51/-52).

D The input signal is then directed to the main electronics board assembly where the microprocessor runs a digital
control algorithm resulting in a drive signal to the I/P converter.

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D The I/P converter assembly is connected to supply pressure and converts the drive signal into a pressure signal. The
I/P converter is the pre-amplifier stage in the two-stage positioner design. This component enables high static gain
for responsiveness to small changes in the input signal.

D The I/P output is sent to the pneumatic relay assembly. The relay is also connected to supply pressure and amplifies
the small pressure signal from the I/P converter into a larger pneumatic output signal used by the actuator. The
pneumatic relay is the power amplifier stage in the two-stage positioner design. This component enables superior
dynamic performance with minimal steady-state air consumption.

D A sensor on the printed wiring board measures the motion of the small valve inside the pneumatic relay. This
measurement is used for minor loop feedback to the control algorithm resulting in stable, robust tuning.

D The change in relay output pressure to the actuator causes the valve to move.

D Valve position is sensed through the non-contact, linkage-less feedback sensor. There are no moving linkages and
the DVC2000 is physically separated from the valve stem through the use of a magnetic Hall effect sensor. A
magnetic array is mounted to the valve stem and the sensor is embedded in the DVC2000 housing. The sensor is
electrically connected to the printed wiring board to provide a travel feedback signal used in the control algorithm.

The valve continues to move until the correct position is attained.

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Appendix B Local Interface Flow Chart and Field Communicator

Menu TreesB‐B‐
This section contains the Local Interface Flow Chart and the Field Communicator menu trees for instrument level HC,
AD, and PD and instrument level AC. It also contains Fast Key Sequence tables with coordinates to help locate the
function/variable on the appropriate menu tree.

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Local Interface Flow Chart

These items are identified by an alert icon on the default screen !
Home Screen

TRAVEL = 66.8%
1 14.6 MA 0.92 BAR SHUTDOWN TRAVEL CHECK CHECK CHECK I/P
Y
Y

ACTIVATED DEVIATION MOUNTING SUPPLY CONVERTER

Y

2 VALVE WILL MOVE

Y

Y
QUICK SETUP

Y
FINDING 0% ... FINDING 100% ... FINDING 0% ... FINDING 50% ...
Y
PRESS  FOR 3 SEC
Y

AUTO
FINDING 100% ... FINDING 0% ...

Y
FINDING 50% ...

Y
B

TRAVEL CALIBRATION VALVE WILL MOVE

Y

3
Y
Y

CALIBRATION  AUTOMATIC PRESS  FOR 3 SEC

Y
AUTOMATIC MANUAL
MOVE VALVE TO MOVE VALVE TO
Y

Y
MANUAL FINDING 50% ...
100% TRAVEL 0% TRAVEL

AUTOTUNING 1

Y
COMPLETE
VALVE WILL MOVE
AUTO

AUTOTUNING IN
Y

PRESS  FOR 3 SEC PROGRESS...

B
AUTOTUNING FAILED 1

Y
USE MANUAL TUNING
TUNING
Y

4 TUNING  AUTOMATIC
Y
MANUAL

AUTOMATIC VALVE MAY MOVE DAMPING SAVE AND EXIT?

Y
TUNING

Y
1
Y
Y
Y

MANUAL PRESS  FOR 3 SEC C  NEUTRAL PRESS 

EXPERT, +5 SAVE AND EXIT?

C,D,E,F,G NEUTRAL EXIT W/O SAVING?
H,I,J,K,L,M -5
B

ZERO CTL SIGNAL PRESSURE UNITS INPUT RANGE INPUT RANGE CHARACTERISTIC
5 DETAILED SETUP
Y

Y
Y

Y
Y
Y

VALVE  CLOSED  BAR LOW  4 mA HIGH  20 mA  LINEAR

Y
CLOSED BAR 4 mA 5 mA
PSI QUICK OPEN
OPEN ... ...
KPA LINEAR
B 19 mA 20 mA
EQUAL %
CUSTOM
6 ANALOG INPUT VALVE WILL MOVE APPLY 4 mA APPLY 20 mA SAVE AND EXIT? 1
Y

Y
Y

CALIBRATION PRESS  FOR 3 SEC THEN PRESS  THEN PRESS  PRESS 

Y
SAVE AND EXIT?
EXIT W/O SAVING?
B

POSITION mA OUT WILL CHANGE USE  OR  USE  OR  SAVE AND EXIT? 1

Y

Y
Y

Y
Y

7 TRANSMITTER CAL PRESS  FOR 3 SEC TO SEND 4 mA TO SEND 20 mA PRESS 

Y SAVE AND EXIT? EXIT
W/O SAVING?
Only when transmitter / limit switch hardware is installed.
B

LOCAL CONTROL MANUAL SP = XXX

Y

8
Y

CONTROL  ANALOG TRAVEL = XXX

ANALOG OR DIGITAL
MANUAL

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Only when transmitter / limit switch

hardware is installed

REPLACE MAIN SWITCH1 = OPEN FW3:1, HW1:2 PROTECTION

Y

1
Y

Y
Y

Y
BOARD SWITCH 2 = CLOSED TUNING = C  OFF

OFF
ON

QUICK SETUP 1
Y

COMPLETE
+ 
INVERT DISPLAY 180
CALIBRATION 1 Note: Hold  +  for 3 to 10 seconds
Y

COMPLETE
Y

CALIBRATION 1
FAILED
+
CANCEL
SAVE AND EXIT? (TAKES YOU TO THE HOME SCREEN)
Y

PRESS  1 Note: Hold  +  for 3 to 10 seconds

SAVE AND EXIT? EXIT

W/O SAVING?

 +  + + 
LANGUAGE SELECTION
Note: Hold  +  +  + 
for 3 to 10 seconds

SAVE AND EXIT? VALVE MAY MOVE 1

Y

Y
Y
PRESS  PRESS  FOR 3 SEC
Y
TRANSMITTER SWITCH1 SWITCH1 CLOSED SWITCH2 SWITCH2 CLOSED
Y
Y
Y

Y
Y

TRIP POINT  90%

Y

Y
Y

4 mA  CLOSED  ABOVE 90% TRIP POINT  10%  BELOW 10% Y

CLOSED 125% ABOVE 125% BELOW EXIT W/O SAVING? 1

Y

OPEN ... BELOW ... ABOVE PRESS 

-25% DISABLED -25% DISABLED

Only when transmitter / limit Only when transmitter / limit switch hardware is installed
switch hardware is installed.

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Field Communicator Fast‐Key Sequence (Instrument Level HC, AD and PD)

Fast-Key Fast‐Key
Function/Variable Coordinates(1) Function/Variable Coordinates(1)
Sequence Sequence
Actuator Style 1-2-5-2 4-E Polling Address 1-2-3-7 5-D
Alert Record 1-2-7-6 4-G Pressure 6 1-E
Analog Input 2 1-E
Pressure Calibration 1-4-4 2-E
Analog Input Calibration 1-4-1 2-E
Pressure Sensor Failure 1-2-8-7 3-F
Analog Input Range High 1-2-4-2 4-D
Pressure Units 1-2-4-4 4-D
Analog Input Range Low 1-2-4-3 4-D
Analog Input Units 1-2-4-1 4-D Protection Hot Key 1-A
Auto Calibrate Travel 1-4-2 2-E Reference Voltage Failure 1-2-8-3 3-F
Auto Setup 1-1-1 2-B Response Control 1-2-6 4-E
Auto Tuner 1-1-1-3 3-B Restart 1-2-1-4 3-C
Basic Setup 1-1 2-B Restart Control Mode 1-2-1-3 3-C
Burst 1-2-1-5 4-C Secondary Electronics Revision 1-3-2-6 2-G
Calibrate 1-4 2-E Self Test Shutdown 1-2-8 2-D
Control Mode 1-2-1-2 3-C
Sensor Serial Number 1-3-2-7 2-G
Custom Characteristic Table 1-2-6-5 4-F
Set Point Filter Time 1-2-6-6 4-F
Cycle Count 1-2-7-4-4 6-H
Setup Wizard 1-1-1-1 3-B
Cycle Count Alert 1-2-7-4 6-H
Cycle Count Alert Enable 1-2-7-4-1 6-H Stroke Valve 1-5 1-D
Cycle Count Alert Point 1-2-7-4-2 6-H Switch 1 Closed(2) 1-2-9-2 3-E
Cycle Count Deadband 1-2-7-4-3 6-H Switch 1 Trip Point(2) 1-2-9-1 3-D
Damping Factor 1-1-2-3-2 4-C Switch 2 Closed(2) 1-2-9-4 3-E
Date 1-2-3-4 5-D Switch 2 Trip Point(2) 1-2-9-3 3-E
Descriptor 1-2-3-3 5-D Temperature 1-3-1-1 3-G
Device Description Revision 1-3-3 2-F Temperature Comp Fail 1-2-8-2 3-F
Device Identification 1-3-2-9 2-H
Temperature Sensor Fail 1-2-8-6 3-F
Device Information 1-3-2 2-G
Temperature Units 1-2-4-6 4-D
Device Revision 1-3-2-2 2-G
Drive Alert Enable 1-2-7-5-1 5-H Transmitter Action(2) 1-2-9-5 3-E
Drive Current Fail 1-2-8-4 3-F Transmitter Calibration(2) 1-4-6 2-E
Drive Signal 5 1-E Travel 3 1-E
Enable Integral Control 1-2-6-9-1 6-G Travel Accumulator 1-2-7-3-4 5-H
Expert Tuning Gains 1-1-1-4-3 5-B Travel Accumulator Alert Enable 1-2-7-3-1 5-G
Failure Alerts 7-2 1-G Travel Accumulator Alert Point 1-2-7-3-2 5-G
Failure Group Enable 1-2-7-6-4-2 6-I Travel Accumulator Dead Band 1-2-7-3-3 5-G
Firmware Date 1-3-2-4 2-G Travel Alert Deadband 1-2-7-1-7 5-G
Firmware Revision 1-3-2-3 2-G
Travel Alert High Point 1-2-7-1-3 5-G
Flash Rom Failure 1-2-8-1 3-E
Travel Alert High High Point 1-2-7-1-5 5-G
HART Tag 1-2-3-1 5-D
HART Universal Revision 1-3-2-1 2-G Travel Alert Low Point 1-2-7-1-4 5-G
Input Characterization 1-2-6-4 4-F Travel Alert Low Low Point 1-2-7-1-6 5-G
Instrument Level 1-3-2-8 2-G Travel Cutoff Low 1-2-6-7-4 6-F
Instrument Mode Hot Key 1-A Travel Cutoff High 1-2-6-7-3 6-F
Instrument Serial Number 1-2-3-6 5-D Travel Deviation Alert Enable 1-2-7-2-1 6-G
Instrument Status 7 1-E Travel Deviation Alert Point 1-2-7-2-2 6-G
Integral Dead Zone 1-2-6-9-3 6-G Travel Deviation Time 1-2-7-2-3 6-G
Integral Gain 1-2-6-9-2 6-G
Travel High / Low Enable 1-2-7-1-1 5-F
Integral Settings 1-2-6-9 6-G
Travel High High / Low Low Enable 1-2-7-1-2 5-F
Limit Switch Stat Enable 1-2-7-6-4-3 6-I
Travel Limit High 1-2-6-7-1 6-E
LUI Language 1-2-3-8 5-D
LUI Pressure Units 1-2-4-5 4-D Travel Limit Low 1-2-6-7-2 6-F
Main Electronics Revision 1-3-2-5 2-G Travel Sensor Failure 1-2-8-8 3-F
Manual Calibrate Travel 1-4-3 2-E Travel Setpoint 4 1-E
Manual Setup 1-1-2 3-B Tuning Hot Key 1-B
Maximum Supply Pressure 1-2-5-1 4-E Tuning Set 1-1-2-3-1 4-C
Message 1-2-3-2 5-D Valve Group Enable 1-2-7-6-4-1 6-I
Minimum Opening Time 1-2-6-8-1 6-F Valve Style 1-2-5-3 4-E
Minimum Closing Time 1-2-6-8-2 6-F Valve Serial Number 1-2-3-5 5-D
NVM Fail 1-2-8-5 3-F Zero Control Signal 1-2-5-4 4-E
Operational Status 7-3 1-G
1. Coordinates are to help locate the item on the menu tree on the facing page.
2. Available only if the instrument has a transmitter and limit switches installed.

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Field Communicator Menu Tree for

Hot Key
1 Instrument Mode
Instrument Level HC, AD and PD A
2 Protection 1 Tuning Set 1‐1‐1‐4
3 Tuning 2 Damping Factor Tuning
3 Expert Tuning Gains 1 Tuning Set
1‐1‐1 2 Damping Factor 1‐1‐1‐4‐3
1 Vel Gain Auto Setup 3 Expert Tuning Gains Expert Tuning Gains
2 MLFB Gain 1‐1‐2‐2
1 Setup Wizard Press & Actuator 1 Prop Gain
2 Auto Calib Travel 2 Vel Gain
3 Auto Tuner 1 Pressure Units 3 MLFB Gain
4 Tuning 2 LUI Pressure Units
1‐1 1‐1‐2 3 Max Supply Press B
Basic Setup Manual Setup 4 Actuator Style
5 Valve Style
1 Auto Setup 1 Instrument Mode 6 Zero Control Signal
2 Manual Setup 2 Press & Actuator 1‐1‐2‐3
3 Tuning & Calib Tuning & Calib
1‐2‐1
1 Tuning Set
Mode 2 Damping Factor 1‐1‐2‐3‐3
1 Instrument Mode 3 Expert Tuning Gains Expert Tuning Gains
2 Control Mode 4 Tvl Cutoff Lo
1 Prop Gain
5 Auto Calib Travel
3
4
Restart Cont Mode
Restart 1‐2‐1‐5
2 Vel Gain C
1‐2 Burst 3 MLFB Gain
Detailed Setup 5 Burst
1 Burst Enable
1 1 Mode 2 Burst Command
2 Protection 1‐2‐3
Setup & Diag
3 General General
1 Basic Setup 4 Measured Var 1‐2‐4 Measured Var
1 HART Tag
2 Detailed Setup 5 Actuator & Valve
1 Analog In Units 2 Message
3 Display 6 Response Control
2 Input Range Hi 3 Descriptor
4 Calibrate 7 Alerts
3 Input Range Lo 4 Date
5 Stroke Valve 8
9
Self Test Shutdown
Transmitter/Switches 1‐2‐9 4 Pressure Units 5 Valve Serial Num D
1 5 LUI Pressure Units 6 Inst Serial Num
6 Temp Units 7 Polling Address
Transmitters / Switches 8 LUI Language
1‐2‐5
1 Switch 1 Trip Point Actuator & Valve
Online 2 Switch 1 Closed 1 Max Supply Press
1‐4 Calibrate 3 Switch 2 Trip Point 2 Actuator Style 1‐2‐6‐3
1 Setup & Diag 4 Switch 2 Closed Expert Tuning Gains
2 Analog In 1 Analog In Calib 3 Valve Style
2 Auto Calib Travel 5 Transmitter Action 4 Zero Control Signal
3 Travel 1 Prop Gain
4 Travel SP 3 Manual Calib Travel 2 Vel Gain
5 Drive Sgl 4 Pressure Calib
1‐2‐8
1‐2‐6
Response Control
3 MLFB Gain E
6 Pressure 5 Auto Tuner
7 Instrument Status 6 Transmitter Calib 1 Self Test Shutdown 1‐2‐6‐7
1 Tuning Set Limits & Cutoffs
1 Flash Rom Fail 2 Damping Factor
2 Temp Comp Fail 3 Expert Tuning Gains 1 Travel Limit Hi
3 Ref Voltage Fail 4 Input Char 2 Travel Limit Lo
Field Communicator 4 Drive Current Fail 5 Custom Char Table 3 Travel Cutoff Hi
5 NVM Fail 6 Setpt Filter Time 4 Travel Cutoff Lo
1 Offline 7 Limits & Cutoffs 1‐2‐6‐8
6 Temp Sensor Fail
2 Online 8 Min Open/Close
7 Press Sensor Fail Min Open/Close
3 Frequency Device 9 Integral Settings
1‐3 8 Travel Sensor Fail
4 Utility Display 1 Min Opening Time F
1‐2‐7‐1 2 Min Closing Time
1 Variables 1‐2‐7 Travel Alerts
2 Device Information Alerts 1‐2‐6‐9
7 3 DD Revision 1 Tvl Hi/Lo Enab Integral Settings
Instrument Status 1 Travel Alerts 2 Tvl HH/LL Enab
2 Travel Dev Alert 3 Tvl Alert Hi Pt 1 Enab Int Control
1 Valve Alerts 1‐3‐2 3 Travel Accum Alert 2 Integral Gain
Device Information 4 Tvl Alert Lo Pt
2 Failure Alerts 4 Cycle Count Alert 3 Integral Dead Zone
5 Tvl Alert Hi Hi Pt
3 Operational Status 5 Other Alerts
1 HART Univ Rev 6 Tvl Alert Lo Lo Pt
4 Display Record 6 Alert Record
2 Device Rev 7 Tvl Alrt DB 1‐2‐7‐2
3
4
Firmware Rev
Firmware Date 1‐3‐1
Travel Dev Alert G
Variables 1‐2‐7‐3 Travel Accum Alert
5 Main Elec Rev 1 Tvl Dev Alert Enab
6 Sec Elec Rev 1 Temp 1 Tvl Acum Alrt Enab 2 Tvl Dev Alert Pt
7 Sensor Serial Num 2 Cycle Count 2 Tvl Accum Alert Pt 3 Tvl Dev Time
8 Inst Level 3 Tvl Accum 3 Tvl Accum DB
9 Device Id 4 Tvl Accum
1‐2‐7‐4
Cycle Count Alert
1‐2‐7‐5 1 Cycl Cnt Alrt Enab
Other Alerts 2 Cycl Cnt Alrt Pt
1 Drive Alert Enab 3 Cycle Count DB H
Note: 4 Cycle Count
1 Available only if the instrument has a transmitter 1‐2‐7‐6
and limit switches installed. Alert Record
1 Display Record
2 Clear Record
3 Inst Date & Time 1‐2‐7‐6‐4
4 Record Group Enab Record Group Enab
1 Valve Group Enab
2 Failure Group Enab
3 Lim Switch Stat En
I

1 2 3 4 5 6

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Field Communicator Fast‐Key Sequence (Instrument Level AC)

Fast‐Key Fast‐Key
Function/Variable Coordinates(1) Function/Variable Coordinates(1)
Sequence Sequence
Analog Input Calibration 1‐3‐1 3-E Integral Gain 1‐2‐3‐6‐2 6-F
Analog Input Units 1‐2‐2‐1 4-E Integral Settings 1‐2‐3‐6 6-F
Auto Calibrate Travel 1‐3‐2 3-E LUI Language 1‐2‐1‐8 4-E
Auto Setup 1‐1‐1 3-B LUI Pressure Units 1‐2‐2‐5 4-E
Auto Tuner 1‐1‐1‐3 3-B Manual Calibrate Travel 1‐3‐3 3-E
Basic Setup 1‐1 3-B Manual Setup 1‐1‐2 3-B
Calibrate 1‐3 3-E Measured Variable 1‐2‐2 4-E
Damping Factor 1‐1‐1‐4‐2 5-B Main Electronics Revision 2‐1‐5 3-F
Date 1‐2‐1‐4 4-D Maximum Supply Pressure 1‐1‐2‐2‐3 5-C
Descriptor 1‐2‐1‐3 4-D Message 1‐2‐1‐2 4-D
Detailed Setup 1‐2 3-D Polling Address 1‐2‐1‐7 4-E
Device Description Revision 2‐2 2-F Pressure Units 1‐2‐2‐4 4-E
Device Identification 2‐1‐9 3-F Protection Hot Key 1-A
Device Information 2‐1 3-F Secondary Electronics Revision 2‐1‐6 3-F
Device Revision 2‐1‐2 3-F Sensor Serial Number 2‐1‐7 3-F
Display 2 1-E Setup Wizard 1‐1‐1‐1 3-B
Enable Integral Control 1‐2‐3‐6‐1 6-F Switch 1 Closed(2) 1‐2‐4‐2 4-G
Expert Tuning Gains 1‐1‐1‐4‐3 6-C Switch 1 Trip Point(2) 1‐2‐4‐1 4-G
Firmware Date 2‐1‐4 3-F Switch 2 Closed(2) 1‐2‐4‐4 4-G
Firmware Revision 2‐1‐3 3-F Switch 2 Trip Point(2) 1‐2‐4‐3 4-G
HART Tag 1‐2‐1‐1 4-D Transmitter Action(2) 1‐2‐4‐5 4-G
HART Universal Revision 2‐1‐1 3-F Transmitter Calibration(2) 1‐3‐4 3-E
Input Characterization 1‐2‐3‐4 4-F Travel Cutoff High 1‐2‐3‐5‐1 6-F
Input Range High 1‐2‐2‐2 4-E Travel Cutoff Low 1‐2‐3‐5‐2 6-F
Input Range Low 1‐2‐2‐3 4-E Tuning Hot Key 1-B
Instrument Level 2‐1‐8 3-F Tuning Set 1‐1‐1‐4‐1 5-B
Instrument Mode Hot Key 1-A Valve Serial Number 1‐2‐1‐5 4-E
Instrument Serial Number 1‐2‐1‐6 4-E Zero Control Signal 1‐1‐2‐2‐4 5-C
Integral Dead Zone 1‐2‐3‐6‐3 6-F
1. Coordinates are to help locate the item on the menu tree on the facing page.
2. Available only if the instrument has a transmitter and limit switches installed.

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Field Communicator Menu Tree for

Instrument Level AC A
Hot Key
1 Instrument Mode
2 Protection 1 Tuning Set
3 Tuning 2 Damping Factor 1 Prop Gain
3 Expert Tuning Gains 2 Vel Gain
3 MLFB Gain

1‐1‐1
Auto Setup
1‐1‐1‐4
1
2
Setup Wizard
Auto Calib Travel Tuning B
1‐1
Basic Setup 3 Auto Tuner 1 Tuning Set
4 Tuning 2 Damping Factor 1‐1‐1‐4‐3
1 Auto Setup
3 Expert Tuning Gains Expert Tuning Gains
2 Manual Setup Manual Setup
1‐1‐2 1 Prop Gain
1 Instrument Mode 1‐1‐2‐2 2 Vel Gain
2 Press and Actuator Press and Actuator 3 MLFB Gain
3 Tuning and Calib 1 Pressure Units
2 LUI Pressure Units
3 Max Supply Press C
4 Zero Control Signal
1‐1‐2‐3
Tuning and Calib
1 Tuning Set
2 Damping Factor 1‐1‐2‐3‐3
3 Expert Tuning Gains Expert Tuning Gains
4 Tvl Cutoff Lo
5 Auto Calib Travel 1 Prop Gain
2 Vel Gain
1‐2‐1 3 MLFB Gain
General
1 1‐2 D
Setup Detailed Setup 1 HART Tag
2 Message
1 Basic Setup 1 General 3 Descriptor
2 Detailed Setup 2 Measured Var 4 Date
3 Calibrate 3 Response Control 5 Valve Serial Num
4 Transmitter/Switches 1 6 Inst Serial Num
7 Polling Address
1‐3 8 LUI Language
Calibrate 1‐2‐2
1 Analog In Calib Measured Var
1‐2‐3‐3
Online 2 Auto Calib Travel 1 Analog Input Units Expert Tuning Gains E
3 Manual Calib Travel 2 Input Range Hi
1 Setup 4 Transmitter Calib 1 1 Prop Gain
2 3 Input Range Lo 2 Vel Gain
2 Display Display 4 Pressure Units 3 MLFB Gain
2‐1 5 LUI Pressure Units
1 Device Information Device Information
2 DD Revision 1‐2‐3 1‐2‐3‐5
1 HART Univ Rev Response Control Travel Cutoffs
2 Device Rev 1 Travel Cutoff Hi
Field Communicator 1 Tuning Set
3 Firmware Rev 2 Damping Factor 2 Travel Cutoff Lo
1 Offline 4 Firmware Date
1 3 Expert Tuning Gains
5 Main Elec Rev
2 Online
6 Sec Elec Rev
4 Input Char F
3 Utility 5 Travel Cutoffs 1‐2‐3‐6
7 Sensor Serial Num 6 Integral Settings Integral Settings
8 Inst Level
9 Device Id 1‐2‐4 1 Enab Int Control
Transmitters / Switches 1 2 Integral Gain
1 Switch 1 Trip Point 3 Integral Dead Zone
2 Switch 1 Closed
3 Switch 2 Trip Point
4 Switch 2 Closed
5 Transmitter Action
Note: G
1 Available only if the instrument has a transmitter
and limit switches installed.

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Glossary
Alert Point Calibration Location
An adjustable value that, when exceeded, Where the instrument was last calibrated; either
activates an alert. in the factory or in the field.

Configuration
Algorithm Stored instructions and operating parameters for
A set of logical steps to solve a problem or a FIELDVUE Instrument.
accomplish a task. A computer program contains
one or more algorithms.
Control Loop
An arrangement of physical and electronic
Alphanumeric components for process control. The electronic
components of the loop continuously measure
Consisting of letters and numbers.
one or more aspects of the process, then alter
those aspects as necessary to achieve a desired
process condition. A simple control loop
Analog Input Units measures only one variable. More sophisticated
Units in which the analog input is displayed and control loops measure many variables and
maintained in the instrument. maintain specified relationships among those
variables.

ANSI (acronym) Control Mode

The acronym ANSI stands for the American Defines where the instrument reads its set point.
National Standards Institute The following control modes are available for a
FIELDVUE instrument:
Analog The instrument receives its travel set
ANSI Class point over the 4-20 mA loop.
Valve pressure/temperature rating. Digital The instrument receives its set point
digitally, via the HART communications link.
Test This is not a user‐selectable mode. The Field
Bench Set Communicator or ValveLink Software places the
Pressure, supplied to an actuator, required to instrument in this mode whenever it needs to
drive the actuator through rated valve travel. move the valve, such as for calibration or
Expressed in pounds per square inch. diagnostic tests.

Control Mode, Restart

Byte Determines the instrument control mode after a
A unit of binary digits (bits). A byte consists of restart. See Control Mode for the available restart
eight bits. control modes.

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Controller Deviation
A device that operates automatically to regulate a Usually, the difference between set point and
controlled variable. process variable. More generally, any departure
from a desired or expected value or pattern.
Current‐to‐Pressure (I/P) Converter
An electronic component or device that converts Device ID
a milliamp signal to a proportional pneumatic Unique identifier embedded in the instrument at
pressure output signal. the factory.

Cycle Counter Device Revision

The capability of a FIELDVUE instrument to record Revision number of the interface software that
the number of times the travel changes direction. permits communication between the Field
The change in direction must occur after the Communicator and the instrument.
deadband has been exceeded before it can be
counted as a cycle.
Drive Signal
The signal to the I/P converter from the printed
Cycle Counter Alert wiring board. It is the percentage of the total
Checks the difference between the Cycle Counter microprocessor effort needed to drive the valve
and the Cycle Counter Alert Point. Cycle Counter fully open.
Alert is active when the cycle counter value
exceeds the Cycle Counter Alert Point. It clears
after you reset the Cycle Counter to a value less Drive Signal Alert
than the alert point. Checks the drive signal and calibrated travel. If
one of the following conditions exists for more
than 20 seconds, the Drive Signal Alert is active. If
Cycle Counter Alert Point none of the conditions exist, the alert is cleared.
An adjustable value which, when exceeded, If Zero Control Signal = Closed
activates the Cycle Counter Alert. Valid entries
are 0 to 4 billion cycles. The alert is active when:
drive signal <10% and calibrated travel >3%
Cycle Counter Deadband drive signal >90% and calibrated travel <97%
Region around the travel reference point, in
percent of ranged travel, established at the last If Zero Control Signal = Open
increment of the Cycle Counter. The deadband The alert is active when:
must be exceeded before a change in travel can
drive signal <10% and calibrated travel <97%
be counted as a cycle. Valid entries are 0% to
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Equal Percentage HART Universal Revision

A valve flow characteristic where equal Revision number of the HART Universal
increments of valve stem travel produce equal Commands which are the communications
percentage changes in existing flow. One of the protocol for the instrument.
input characteristics available for a FIELDVUE
Instrument. See also, Linear and Quick Opening.

Input Characteristic
Feedback Signal The relationship between the ranged travel and
Indicates to the instrument the actual position of ranged input. Possible values include: linear,
the valve. The travel sensor provides the feedback equal percentage, and quick opening.
signal to the instrument printed wiring board
assembly.

Input Current
Firmware Revision The current signal from the control system that
The revision number of the instrument firmware. serves as the analog input to the instrument. See
Firmware is a program that is entered into the also Input Signal.
instrument at time of manufacture and cannot be
changed by the user.

Input Range
Free Time The analog input signal range that corresponds to
Percent of time that the microprocessor is idle. A the travel range.
typical value is 25%. The actual value depends on
the number of functions in the instrument that
are enabled and on the amount of
communication currently in progress. Input Signal
The current signal from the control system. The
input signal can be displayed in milliamperes or in
Full Ranged Travel percent of ranged input.
Current, in mA, that corresponds with the point
where ranged travel is maximum, i.e., limited by
the mechanical travel stops.
Instrument Level
Determines the functions available for the
Gain instrument. See table 3‐1.
The ratio of output change to input change.

Hardware Revision Instrument Mode

Revision number of the Fisher instrument Determines if the instrument responds to its
hardware. The physical components of the analog input signal. There are two instrument
instrument are defined as the hardware. modes:
In Service: For a fully functioning instrument, the
instrument output changes in response to analog
HART (acronym) input changes. Typically changes to setup or
The acronym HART stands for Highway calibration cannot be made when the instrument
Addressable Remote Transducer. mode is In Service.
Out of Service: The instrument output does not
change in response to analog input changes
HART Tag when the instrument mode is Out of Service.
An eight‐character name that identifies the Some setup parameters can be changed only
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Instrument Protection Menu

Determines if commands from a HART device can A list of programs, commands, or other activities
calibrate and/or configure certain parameters in that you select by using the arrow keys to
the instrument. There are two types of highlight the item then pressing ENTER, or by
instrument protection: entering the numeric value of the menu item.
Configuration and Calibration: Prohibits changing
protected setup parameters; prohibits
calibration. Minimum Closing Time
None: Permits both configuration and calibration. Minimum time, in seconds, for the travel to
The instrument is ”unprotected.” decrease through the entire ranged travel. This
rate is applied to any travel decrease. Valid entries
are 0 to 400 seconds. Deactivate by entering a
Instrument Serial Number value of 0 seconds.
The serial number assigned to the printed wiring
board by the factory but can be changed during
setup. The instrument serial number should Minimum Opening Time
match the serial number on the instrument Minimum time, in seconds, for the travel to
nameplate. increase through the entire ranged travel. This
rate is applied to any travel increase. Because of
Leak Class friction, actual valve travel may not respond in
Defines the allowable leakage by a valve when it is exactly the same time frame. Valid entries are 0
closed. Leak class numbers are listed in two to 400 seconds. Deactivate by entering a value of
standards: ANSI/FCI 70‐2‐1991 and IEC 534‐4. 0 seconds.

Linear Non‐Volatile Memory (NVM)

A valve flow characteristic where changes in flow A type of semiconductor memory that retains its
rate are directly proportional to changes in valve contents even though power is disconnected.
stem travel. One of the input characteristics NVM contents can be changed during
available for a FIELDVUE Instrument. See also, configuration unlike ROM which can be changed
Equal Percentage and Quick Opening. only at time of instrument manufacture. NVM
stores configuration restart data.
Linearity, dynamic
Linearity (independent) is the maximum
deviation from a straight line best fit to the
Parallel
opening and closing curves and a line Simultaneous: said of data transmission on two or
representing the average value of those curves. more channels at the same time.

Memory Polling Address

A type of semiconductor used for storing Address of the instrument. If the digital valve
programs or data. FIELDVUE instruments use controller is used in a point‐to‐point
three types of memory: Random Access Memory configuration, set the polling address to 0. If it is
(RAM), Read Only Memory (ROM), and used in a multidrop configuration, or split range
Non‐Volatile Memory (NVM). See also these application, set the polling address to a value
listings in this glossary. from 0 to 15.

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Pressure Sensor Seat Load

A FIELDVUE instrument internal device that Force exerted on the valve seat, typically
senses pneumatic pressure. DVC2000 digital expressed in pounds force per lineal inch of port
valve controllers have one actuator pressure circumference. Seat load is determined by shutoff
sensor. requirements.

Primary Master
Masters are communicating devices. A primary
master is a communicating device permanently Set Point Filter Time
wired to a field instrument. Typically, a The time constant, in seconds, for the first‐order
HART‐compatible control system or a computer input filter.
running ValveLink Software is the primary master.
In contrast, a secondary master is not often
permanently wired to a field instrument. The 375
Field Communicator or a computer running Software
ValveLink Software communicating through a Microprocessor or computer programs and
HART modem could be considered a secondary routines that reside in alterable memory (usually
master. RAM), as opposed to firmware, which consists of
programs and routines that are programmed into
Note: If one type of master takes an instrument
memory (usually ROM) when the instrument is
Out Of Service, the same type must put it In
manufactured. Software can be manipulated
Service. For example, if a device set up as a
during normal operation, firmware cannot.
primary master takes an instrument Out Of
Service, a device set up as a primary master must
be used to place the instrument In Service.

Stroking Time
Quick Opening The time, in seconds, required to move the valve
A valve flow characteristic where most of the from its fully open position to fully closed, or vice
change in flow rate takes place for small amounts versa.
of stem travel from the closed position. The flow
characteristic curve is basically linear through the
first 40 percent of stem travel. One of the input
characteristics available for a FIELDVUE
Instrument. See also, Equal Percentage and Temperature Sensor
Linear. A device within the FIELDVUE instrument that
measures the instrument's internal temperature.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
A type of semiconductor memory that is normally
used by the microprocessor during normal
operation that permits rapid retrieval and storage Travel
of programs and data. See also Read Only Movement of the valve stem or shaft which
Memory (ROM) and Non‐Volatile Memory (NVM). changes the amount the valve is open or closed.

Rate
Amount of change in output proportional to the
rate of change in input. Travel Accumulator
The capability of a FIELDVUE instrument to record
total change in travel. The value of the Travel
Read‐Only Memory (ROM) Accumulator increments when the magnitude of
A memory in which information is stored at the the change exceeds the Travel Accumulator
time of instrument manufacture. You can Deadband. To reset the Travel Accumulator, set it
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Travel Accumulator Alert Travel Alert Low Point

Checks the difference between the Travel Value of the travel, in percent of ranged travel,
Accumulator value and the Travel Accumulator which, when exceeded, sets the Travel Alert Lo
Alert Point. The Travel Accumulator Alert is active alert. Valid entries are -25% to 125%.
when the Travel Accumulator value exceeds the
Travel Accumulator Alert Point. It clears after you
reset the Travel Accumulator to a value less than Travel Alert Low Low Point
the alert point. Value of the travel, in percent of ranged travel,
which, when exceeded, sets the Travel Alert Lo Lo
alert. Valid entries are -25% to 125%.
Travel Accumulator Alert Point
An adjustable value which, when exceeded,
Travel Cutoff
activates the Travel Accumulator Alert. Valid
Defines the cutoff point for the travel, in percent
entries are 0% to 4 billion %.
of ranged travel. There are two travel cutoffs:
high and low. Once travel exceeds the cutoff, the
drive signal is set to either maximum or
Travel Accumulator Deadband minimum, depending on the Zero Control Signal
Region around the travel reference point and if the cutoff is high or low. Minimum opening
established at the last increment of the time or minimum closing time are not in effect
accumulator. This region must be exceeded while the travel is beyond the cutoff. Use the
before a change in travel can be accumulated. travel cutoff to obtain the desired seat load or to
Valid entries are 0% to 100%. be sure the valve is fully open.

Travel Alert Travel Deviation

The difference between the analog input signal
Checks the ranged travel against the travel high
(in percent of ranged input), the “target” travel,
and low alert points. The travel alert is active if
and the actual “ranged” travel.
either the high or low point is exceeded. Once a
high or low point is exceeded, the ranged travel
must clear that point by the Travel Alert
Deadband before the alert clears. Four travel
Travel Deviation Alert
Checks the difference between the target and the
alerts are available: Travel Alert Hi, Travel Alert Lo,
ranged travel. If the difference exceeds the Travel
Travel Alert Hi Hi, and Travel Alert Lo Lo.
Deviation Alert Point for more than the Travel
Deviation Time, the Travel Deviation Alert is
active. It remains active until the difference is less
Travel Alert Deadband than the Travel Deviation Alert Point.
Travel, in percent of ranged travel, required to
clear a travel alert, once it is active. Valid entries
are -25% to 125%. Travel Deviation Alert Point
An adjustable value for the target travel and the
ranged travel difference, expressed in percent,
Travel Alert High Point When this value is exceeded by the travel
deviation for more than the Travel Deviation
Value of the travel, in percent of ranged travel,
Time, the Travel Deviation Alert is active. Valid
which, when exceeded, sets the Travel Alert Hi
entries are 0% to 100%. Typically this is set to 5%.
alert. Valid entries are -25% to 125%.

Travel Deviation Time

Travel Alert High High Point The time, in seconds. that the travel deviation
Value of the travel, in percent of ranged travel, must exceed the Travel Deviation Alert Point
which, when exceeded, sets the Travel Alert Hi Hi before the alert is active. Valid entries are 1 to 60
alert. Valid entries are -25% to 125%. seconds.

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Travel Limit Tuning Set

A setup parameter that defines the maximum Preset values that identify gain settings for a
allowable travel (in percent of ranged travel) for FIELDVUE instrument. The tuning set and supply
the valve. During operation, the travel target will pressure together determine an instrument's
not exceed this limit. There are two travel limits: response to input signal changes.
high and low. Typically the travel limit low will be
used to keep the valve from going completely
closed.

Watch Dog Timer

Travel Range A timer that the microprocessor must rearm
Travel, in percent of calibrated travel, that periodically. If the microprocessor is unable to
corresponds to the input range. rearm the timer, the instrument goes through
reset.
Travel Sensor
A device within the FIELDVUE instrument that
senses valve stem or shaft movement.
Zero Control Signal
Tuning A setup parameter that determines whether the
The adjustment of control terms or parameter valve is fully open or fully closed when the input
values to produce a desired control effect. signal is 0%.

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Index
A Analog Input Units, 15
ATEX, Hazardous Area Classification, 5
AC (Auto Calibrate), 4, 34 Auto Calibrate (AC), 4, 34
Actuator and Valve Information, 16 Auto Calibrate Travel, 28
Actuator Information, for Setup, 12
auto tuner, 26
AD (Advanced Diagnostics), 4, 34
Advanced Diagnostics (AD), 4, 34
Air Capacity, 5 B
Air Consumption, 5 Basic Setup and Calibration, using the Local Operator
Airset option, 6 Interface, 3
Alert Record, 23, 36 Burst Mode, 10
Clearing, 23 Commands, 10
Displaying, 23 Enabling, 10
Enabling Alert Groups, 23
Inst Date & Time, 23
Alert Record has Entries, 35 C
Alert Record is full, 35 Calibration
Alerts, 19 Analog Input, 27
Alert Record, 36 using the Field Communicator, 27
Enabling via Local Interface, 28
Cycle Counter, 22 Auto Calibrate Travel, 28
Drive Signal, 23 Manual Calibrate Travel, 29
Travel Accumulator, 21 Output Pressure Sensor, 30
Travel Alerts Position Transmitter, 31
High and Low, 20 Pressure Sensor, 30
High High and Low Low, 20 Certifications
Travel Deviation, 21 CUTR, Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia, 6
Setting, 19 INMETRO, Brazil, 6
Cycle Counter, 22 KGS, South Korea, 6
Other Alerts, 23 NEPSI, China, 6
Travel Alerts, 20 PESO CCOE, India, 6
High, High-High, Low and Low-Low, 20
Travel Accumulation, 21 Clear Record, 23
Travel Deviation, 21 Command 3, 10
Valve Alerts, 35
Component Replacement, 41
Analog Calibration Adjust, 29
Config & Calib, 12
Analog Input
Calibration, 27 Connections
Display Value, 33 Electrical, 3
Range Hi, 15 Pneumatic, 3
Range Lo, 15 specifications, 6

Analog Input , Calibration Control Mode, 9

using the Field Communicator, 27 CSA, Hazardous Area Classification, 5
via Local Interface, 28
Customs Union Technical Regulations (CUTR), Russia,
Analog Input Signal, 5 Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia, Certification, 6

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Cycle Counter
Displaying Value, 33
F
Enabling Alert, 22 Factory Default Settings, Detailed Setup Parameters,
Resetting, 23 11
Cycle Counter Alert, 22, 35 Failure Alerts, 36
Cycle Counter Alert Enable, 22 Drive Current Fail, 36
Flash ROM Fail, 36
Cycle Counter Alert Point, 22 NVM Fail, 36
Cycle Counter Deadband, 22 Offline/Failed, 36
Pressure Sensor Fail, 36
Ref Voltage Fail, 36
Temperature Sensor Fail, 36
D Travel Sensor Fail, 36
Fast Key Sequences, Field Communicator, 57
Damping Factor, Tuning, 17
Firmware Date, 34
Date, 14
Firmware Revision, 34
Declaration of SEP, 6 Flash ROM Failure, 24, 36
Descriptor, 14 FM, Hazardous Area Classification, 5
Detailed Setup, 9
Detailed Setup Parameters, Factory Default, 11
G
Device ID, 34
General Information, 14
Device Information, 34
Device Revision, 34
Digital Calibration Adjust, 29 H
Display Record, 23 HART Communicating (HC), 4, 34
Drive Alert Enable, 23 HART Tag, 14
Drive Current Failure, 24, 36 HART Universal Revision, 34
Drive Signal, 23, 55 Hazardous Area Classifications
Displaying Value, 33 ATEX, 5
Enabling Alert, 23 CSA, 5
FM, 5
Drive Signal Alert, 35 IECEx, 5
HC (HART Communicating), 4, 34

E
Educational Services, 8
I
Electrical Classification, 5 I/P Converter
Electrical Housing, 6 Assembly, 43
Removal, 42
Hazardous Area, 5
Replacing, 41
Electrical Connections, 3 IEC 60534-6-1 mounting standards, 5
Electrical Housing Classification, 6 IEC 60534-6-2 mounting standards, 5
Electromagnetic Compatibility, 5 IEC 61326-1 (First Edition), 5
EMC Summary Results, Immunity, 7 IECEx, Hazardous Area Classification, 5
Expert Tuning, Gains, 17 Independent Linearity, 5

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INMETRO, Brazil, Certification, 6 LUI Pressure Units, 15

Input Characteristic, 17
Input Impedance, 5
Input Range High, 15
M
Input Range Low, 15 Magnet Assembly, 4
Input Signal, 5, 55 Magnetic Feedback Assembly, Replacing, 41
Analog Input Signal, 5 Main Electronics Revision, 34
Maximum Voltage, 5
Minimum Control Current, 5 Manual Calibrate Travel, 29
Minimum Voltage, 5 Materials of Construction, DVC2000, 6
Overcurrent Protection, 5
Reverse Polarity Protection, 5 Maximum Supply Pressure, 16

Inst Date & Time, Alert Record, 23 Maximum Voltage, 5

Installation, 3 Message, 14

Instrument Clock, Setting, 23 Minimum Closing Time, 19

Instrument Level, 4, 34 Minimum Control Current, 5

Instrument Mode, 9 Minimum Opening Time, 19

Instrument Removal, 40 Minimum Voltage, 5

Instrument Replacement, 40 Mode

Burst, 10
Instrument Serial Number, 14 Control, 9
Instrument Status, 35 Instrument, 9
Instrument Time is Invalid, 35 Mounting, Specifications, 6
Integral Dead Zone, 19
Integral Enable, 19
N
Integral Gain, 19
NAMUR mounting standards, 5
Internal Temperature Sensor, Self Test Failure, 24
NEPSI, China, Certification, 6
ISA Standard 7.0.01, 5
Non-critical NVM Alert, 35
ISO 8573-1, 5
NVM Failure, 24, 36

K
O
KGS, South Korea, Certification, 6
Offline/Failed, 36
Operational Status, 37
L Options, 6
Limit Switches, 6 Options Board, 4
OFF State, 6 Output Pressure Sensor, Calibration, 30
ON State, 6
Supply Voltage, 6 Output Signal, 5
Action, 5
Local Interface, 4 Maximum Span, 5
Local Interface Flow Chart, 58 Minimum Span, 5
LUI Language, 14 Overcurrent Protection, 5

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P Restart Control Mode, 10

Restarting the Instrument, 10
Parameters
conditions for modifying, 13 Reverse Polarity Protection, 5
Factory Default, 11 Revision Information
Parts Device, 34
Kits, 49 Firmware, 34
Ordering, 49 HART Universal, 34
Main Electronics, 34
PD (Performance Diagnostics), 4, 34 Secondary Electronics, 34
PED Directive 2014/38/EU, 6
Performance Diagnostics (PD), 4, 34
PESO CCOE, India, Certification, 6 S
Pipe-away vent option, 6 Secondary Electronics Revision, 34
Pneumatic Connections, 3 Self Test Failures for Instrument Shutdown, 24
pneumatic output signal, 56 Sensor Serial Number, 34
Pneumatic Relay, 43
Serial Number
Assembly, 43
Instrument, 14
Removal, 43
Sensor, 34
Replacing, 43
Valve, 14
Pole Piece, 4
Setpoint Filter Time, 18
Polling Address, 14
Setting Response, 16
Position Transmitter Calibration, 31
Shaft Rotation, 6
Power Starvation Alert, 35
Specifications, 5
Pressure, Instrument Output, Value, 33
Stem Travel, 6
Pressure Sensor Calibration, 30
Stroke Valve, 39
Pressure Sensor Failure, 24, 36
Supply Pressure, 5
pressure signal, 56
Maximum, 16
Pressure Units, 15
Switch #1
Principle of Operation, 55 Closed, 25
drive signal, 55 Trip Point, 25
input signal, 55
pneumatic output signal, 56 Switch #2
pressure signal, 56 Closed, 25
Trip Point, 25
Protection, 12
Switches, 25

R
T
Record Group Enab, 23
Ref Voltage Failure, 36 Temperature, Internal, Displaying Value, 33
Limit, Reference Accuracy, 6 Temperature Compensation Failure, 24
Reference Voltage Failure, 24 Temperature Limits, 5
Related Documents, 7 Temperature Sensor Failure, 24, 36
relay pressure range, 44 Temperature Units, 15

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Transmitter, 6, 25 Tvl Lim/Cutoff Low, 35

Fault Indication, 6
Reference Accuracy, 6
Supply Voltage, 6
Transmitter Action, 25
Transmitter/Switches, 25 V
Travel, 33
Displaying Value, 33 Valve Alerts, 35
Travel Accumulator Alert Record has Entries, 35
Displaying Value, 34 Alert Record is Full, 35
Enabling Alert, 21 Cycle Counter Alert, 35
Resetting, 21 Drive Signal Alert, 35
Instrument Time is Invalid, 35
Travel Accumulator Alert Point, 21
Non-critical NVM Alert, 35
Travel Accumulator Deadband, 21 Power Starvation Alert, 35
Travel Alert Deadband, 21 Tvl Accumulation Alert, 35
Tvl Alert Hi, 35
Travel Alert High Point, 20 Tvl Alert Hi Hi, 35
Travel Alert Low Point, 20 Tvl Alert Lo, 35
Travel Alerts, 20 Tvl Alert Lo Lo, 35
High and Low, 20 Tvl Deviation Alrt, 35
High High and Low Low, 20 Tvl Lim/Cutoff High, 35
Tvl Lim/Cutoff Low, 35
Travel Cutoffs
High, 19 Valve Serial Number, 14
Low, 19
Travel Deviation Alert, 21 Valve Setpoint, Displaying Value, 33
Travel Limits VDI/VDE 3845 mounting standards, 5
High, 18
Low, 19 Vibration Testing Method, 5
Travel Sensor Failure, 24, 36
Viewing Variables, 33
Troubleshooting, 44
Analog Input, Travel, Valve Set Point, Drive Signal
What are the observable symptoms?, 44 and Output Pressure, 33
What is a healthy unit, 44
Tuning Voltage Available, Checking, 46
Automatic, 26
Damping Factor, 17
Integral Enable, 19
Manual, 26
Tuning Set, 16
W
Tuning Set, 16
Tvl Accumulation Alert, 35 Weight, DVC2000, 6
Tvl Alert Hi, 35
Tvl Alert Hi Hi, 35
Tvl Alert Lo, 35
Tvl Alert Lo Lo, 35 Z
Tvl Deviation Alrt, 35
Tvl Lim/Cutoff High, 35 Zero Control Signal, 15, 16, 23, 71

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