Dresser Masoneilan SVI II AP, Instruction Manual

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SVI II AP Instruction Manual
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ValVue Software
Not only does ValVue provide the ability to quickly and easily set up the SVI II AP you can
also monitor operation and diagnose problems with ValVue’s advanced diagnostic
capabilities.
ValVue Lite
ValVue Lite software is shipped with each SVI II AP for positioner calibration and
configuration. ValVue Lite software is freeware and does not require any registration. It
provides functions to properly set up and start up an SVI II AP positioner on any type of
control valve.
System Requirements
ValVue Lite runs on IBM compatible computers. Minimum requirements for all versions of
ValVue software are Windows 2000, XP, 64 MB RAM, serial or USB port connected to a
HART
®
modem, and a CD-ROM drive.
ValVue Trial Version
The SVI II AP is provided with a trial version of ValVue. For 60 days after the initial
installation, ValVue provides the capability of configuring, calibrating, diagnosing, cloning,
trending and much more. After the 60 trial period ValVue must be registered for use.
ValVue is a user-friendly, graphical interface that allows an efficient setup of an SVI II AP
mounted on any control valve assembly. Because of its
What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG) software environment, it is a very simple
user-interface.
ValVue functionality includes:
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Setup Wizard
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Remote display of valve position, actuator pressure(s)
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Set calibration parameters
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Set configuration parameters
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Monitor status⁄error indicators
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Input/Output configuration
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Remote calibration of the SVI II AP
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Remote configuration of the SVI II AP
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Remote operation of the SVI II AP
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Backup and restore configuration (clone device)
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Trend setpoint, valve position, actuator pressure