Glossary - Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6200p Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
D103563X012

Glossary

Algorithm
A set of logical steps to solve a problem or
accomplish a task. A computer program contains
one or more algorithms.
Alphanumeric
Consisting of letters and numbers.
ANSI (acronym)
The acronym ANSI stands for the American
National Standards Institute
ANSI Class
Valve pressure/temperature rating.
Bench Set
Pressure, supplied to an actuator, required to
drive the actuator through rated valve travel.
Expressed in pounds per square inch.
Byte
A unit of binary digits (bits). A byte consists of
eight bits.
Configuration
Stored instructions and operating parameters for
a FIELDVUE Instrument.
Control Loop
An arrangement of physical and electronic
components for process control. The electronic
components of the loop continuously measure
one or more aspects of the process, then alter
those aspects as necessary to achieve a desired
process condition. A simple control loop
measures only one variable. More sophisticated
control loops measure many variables and
maintain specified relationships among those
variables.
Controller
A device that operates automatically to regulate a
controlled variable.
Deadband
Region around a reference point that must be
exceeded before a new event occurs.
Deviation
Usually, the difference between set point and
process variable. More generally, any departure
from a desired or expected value or pattern.
Device ID
Unique identifier embedded in the instrument at
the factory.
Drive Signal
The signal to the I/P converter from the printed
wiring board. It is the percentage of the total
microprocessor effort needed to drive the valve
fully open. In most applications, drive signal
ranges from 55% to 75%.
Feedback Signal
Indicates to the instrument the actual position of
the valve. The travel sensor provides the feedback
signal to the instrument printed wiring board
assembly. A mechanical linkage connects the
travel sensor to the valve stem or shaft.
Firmware
The combination of a hardware device and
computer instructions and data that reside as
read‐only software on that device.
Note
1. This term (firmware) is sometimes used to refer only to
the hardware device or only to the computer instructions or
data, but these meanings are deprecated.
2. The confusion surrounding this term has led some to
suggest that it be avoided altogether. The term is included
here because of its use in older documentation and culture.
Gain
The ratio of output change to input change.
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