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Chapter 1: Overview
Scope of Manual
ValVue is a software package that provides an interface to Masoneilan's Smart Valve Interface (SVI
®
) and
other HART
®
instruments. This manual describes the functionality of ValVue
®
and contains information
needed to install and use ValVue with SVI.
SVI and ValVue
The Smart Valve Interface, shown below, is a digital valve positioner and/or process controller that can be
configured, calibrated, and operated locally or remotely using ValVue software, a Windows
®
based com-
puter, and a HART
®
modem.
For more information on SVI refer to the Masoneilan SVI Instruction Manual (EW2000).
It is possible to monitor, configure, calibrate, control and perform valve diagnostics using ValVue software
and an SVI mounted on a valve. ValVue can also provide a basic interface to other HART instruments.
ValVue Features and Functions
•
Remote display of valve position, actuator pressure, set point, configuration parameters,
calibration parameters, and status/error indicators.
•
Remote configuration of the SVI.
•
Remote calibration of the SVI.
•
Remote operation of the SVI.
•
Manual control of valve position.
•
Perform valve diagnostics and display results (signatures, friction, stroking speed,
cumulative travel, cycles, and operation in near-closed position)
•
Recall previous test results for comparison with current data
ValVue also supports the MTL multiplexer. Multiple SVIs can be monitored and operated from a single
computer by using the multiplexer version of ValVue.