Introduction; Software Functionality/System Requirements; Using Ams Device Manager - Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6200f Instruction Manual

Operating with a DeltaV System
July 2013

Introduction

Note
This appendix does not necessarily provide the latest information on the DeltaV system. For the latest information on using the
DeltaV system, refer to the on‐line help or documentation supplied with the system.
This appendix provides specific instructions for performing basic setup operations on the DeltaV host system. It is not
a comprehensive resource, rather a starting point. For more information, refer to the following sources:
Section 3: Basic Setup and Tuning for detailed information regarding initial setup, and stabilizing and optimizing valve
response.
Section 4: Detailed Setup for detailed information on configuring all of the blocks in the instrument, and an overview
of the function blocks.
Section 5: Calibration for complete calibration information.
Appendix A: Principle of Operation for information on how digital valve controller operation.
Appendix D: F
OUNDATION
additional information pertaining to fieldbus communication.
Appendix E: DD Installation for information on installing the device description (DD) software on your host system.
DeltaV On‐Line Help or Documentation for complete and current information about navigating in the DeltaV system.

Software Functionality/System Requirements

DVC6200f digital valve controllers are designed to permit remote setup, calibration, and testing using Process
Systems DeltaV system as the host system.
To use the methods, accessed as described in this appendix, requires that the device description (DD) for the
DVC6200f digital valve controller be installed on the host system. For information on installing the device description,
refer to DD Installation (Appendix E) and the host system documentation.

Using AMS Device Manager

Refer to figures F‐1 and F‐2 to access the digital valve controller using AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager.
1. Start DeltaV Explorer by selecting DeltaV Explorer from the Start menu.
2. Locate the the digital valve controller icon in the All Containers pane (the left panel) and right‐click once on the
digital valve controller icon or name.
3. Locate Open with AMS Device Manager in the context menu and left‐click to bring up the Device Connection View.
4. Navigate to the digital valve controller icon or name as shown in figure F‐2 and left‐click.
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fieldbus Communication for an overview of function block and block modes, as well as
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