Do you have a question about the Neles ValvGuard VG9000F and is the answer not in the manual?
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Chuck Hartshorn
February 7, 2025
We have a VG9215HE6 REV 2 positioner that we need some literature instructions to reset alarm events. We are use the valve that has been on the shelf in our lab for a demonstration unit for HART communications. The valve has and emergency trip status message and we need to clear the alarms so that we can run the calibration
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Mr. Anderson
February 11, 2025
The Metso Neles ValvGuard VG9000F allows alarm events to be configured using DTM (Device Type Manager). However, the provided context does not specify the exact steps for resetting alarm events. To reset alarms, consult the DTM manual or contact Metso’s Automation business for detailed instructions.
VG9_F/K_, VG9_F/I_, VG9_F/D_, Mounting on linear actuator with IEC 60534 VG9_F/R_ ..........28 mounting face ........7 11.3 Mounting parts for Metso actuators Mounting and installation of VG9300 ..7 with VDI/VDE mounting face....30 Piping ............. 8 11.4 Mounting parts for Quadra-Powr®...
If you are uncertain about the use of the controller or its suitability for your intended use, please contact Metso’s Automation business for more information. Technical description...
7 VG9F 70 en Technical specifications Pneumatics Supply pressure: 3.0–7.5 bar / 44–109 psi Ex NOTE: Output pressure: 3.0–7.5 bar / 44–109 psi This manual contains technical specifications for Air quality: According to ISO 8573-1:2001 several types of the VG9000F valve controller. If in Solid particles: Class 6 doubt, refer to the type approval certficate of the Humidity: Class 1...
7 VG9F 70 en APPROVALS Safety precautions Safety CAUTION: IEC 61508 compliant up to Opening the cover of VG9000F field device enclosure and including SIL 3 by TÜV is allowed for authorized and trained persons only! Misuse of powered VG9000F field device may cause Flameproof and explosion proof a dangerous situation.
Shaft coupling alternatives for the controller for Metso actuators are shown in Fig. 4. Ex d WARNING: For mounting parts for Metso actuators, see 11.3 - 11.5. Do not open the cover when an explosive atmos- phere may be present!
See dimension drawings for VG9300 in pages 40-41 (Section 12). The use of this extra support is mandatory in addition to the standard Fig. 3 Mounting on Metso actuator with VDI/VDE mounting face. mounting face ❑ There are also two 6.5 mm holes for additional support when needed.
QEV or volume booster can be used. Bypass B1JK 3 / 43 valve is mandatory with volume boosters and QEV. 4.2 / 61 Contact Metso for separate instrumentation diagrams B1JV 5.5 / 80 and instructions. QPX_A 1.4 / 20...
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7 VG9F 70 en Table 2 Piping and stroke times VG_15_ VG_35_ VG_37_ (Single acting only) Actuator Supply 1/4" NPT Supply 1/2" NPT Supply 1/2" NPT Actuator 1/4" NPT Actuator 1/2" NPT Actuator 1" NPT Stroke vol. Piping Open Close Piping Open Close...
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7 VG9F 70 en SINGLE-ACTING ACTUATOR, SPRING TO CLOSE 1. Self closing Default setting: ATYP = 1-A PFA = CLO (must be in the spring direction) VTYP according to valve type SINGLE-ACTING ACTUATOR, SPRING TO OPEN 2. Self opening Default setting: ATYP = 1-A PFA = OPE (must be in the spring direction) VTYP according to valve type...
7 VG9F 70 en Electrical connections The VG9000F diagnostics part is powered by FOUN- DATION fieldbus (IEC 61158-2). The same bus cable is used also for the fieldbus communication. (Connec- tions H1: '+' and '-', see Section 1.4 for electrical rat- ings).
7 VG9F 70 en LOCAL USER INTERFACE (LUI) pressed down. When the buttons are released the cur- rent selection will be activated. The local user interface may be used to monitor the device behaviour as well as configuring and commis- If the device has been idle for 1 hour, and there is no sioning the controller during installation and normal user activity on the local user interface, the measure-...
7 VG9F 70 en Device temperature (TEMP) shows the temperature inside the device in degree Celsius (C). Optional unit is degree Fahrenheit (F). Device usage (USAG) shows if the device is set to oper- ate as safety (SAF) device, On/Off (Ono) device or Hybrid (HYb) device.
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7 VG9F 70 en 4.4.1 Actuator type, ATYP In order to optimise the control performance the device needs to be informed about the actuator type. ❑ After selecting ATYP on the display, press the ? key to enter the edit state and ATYP starts to blink. ❑...
7 VG9F 70 en ❑ To conclude press the ? key when the desired 4.4.7 Language selection, LANG value is shown on the display. ❑ Select between three languages EnG, GEr or FrE NOTE: If nothing else is defined, please select type 1 in (English, German or French) using the + and - keys.
7 VG9F 70 en NOTE: Only used when device usage type is Safety or 4.8.1 Stroke time and profile, Hybrid. STOP, STCL, SPOP, SPCL Partial stroke test can be run from here. Partial stroke test NOTE: Only used when device usage type is Hybrid. will be run according to the stroke size (MStr) described Valve open and close profiles can be configured with in Section 4.8.
Alarm state causes a blinking & to be shown on the dis- NOTE: play. In Warning state, the & symbol is steady. VG9000 maintenance can be done by Metso certified service personnel only. The maintenance requirements of the ValvGuard valve controller depend on the service conditions, for instance, the quality of instrument air.
7 VG9F 70 en bled in a clean, dry environment. On reassembly apply Spool valve a thread-locking compound (for instance, Loctite 243) NOTE: and tighten the screws firmly. Spool valve cannot be changed in the field. NOTE: Whenever any maintenance operations have been NOTE: done for the VG9000F , the device should be calibrated.
7 VG9F 70 en MESSAGES These messages may appear in the local user interface. Display message Description ACTUATOR FULL STROKES Actuator full stroke counter COUNTER LIMIT EXCEEDED has exceeded the configurable limit CALIBRATION CANCELLED Calibration process has been cancelled CALIBRATION FAILED Position calibration process has failed Calibration process has...
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7 VG9F 70 en PST LOAD FACTOR TREND Too high load factor detected VALVE CLOSE STUCK Over 5 % difference between HIGH LIMIT EXCEEDED in manual or automatic DETECTED setpoint and valve position. partial stroke test Valve may be jammed at close position.
7 VG9F 70 en TROUBLE SHOOTING VG9_/K_, VG9_/I_, VG9_F/D_, VG9_F/R_ (WITH LIMIT SWITCHES) Mechanical/electrical defects 1. Any request to change the valve position has no affect Introduction to the position 8.1.1 General description ❑ Supply pressure too low ❑ Incorrect configuration parameters VG9000F can be equipped with limit switches.
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7 VG9F 70 en 2 proximity 2 cams Dual module terminals switches 2 cams terminals M20 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 ground ground M20 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 Fig. 24 VG9_F/I_ (I02, I09, I56) layout Fig. 27 VG9_F/D_ layout 2 proximity Reed switch 2 cams...
7 VG9F 70 en 5A: 30 V DC Namur Dual Module (D44) 0.4A: 125 V DC Indications: Target on sensor = LED off 100 mA: 30 V DC / 125 V AC (26 or 46) Target off sensor = LED on Switch accuracy: <...
7 VG9F 70 en ❑ Adjustment Remove the LUI cabling from the circuit board. Disconnect and remove all cabling which enters The pointer (109) need not be removed for adjustment. the limit switch housing (300). When the limit switch is ordered together with the valve ❑...
7 VG9F 70 en 11.5 Mounting parts for linear actuators Feedback lever in horizontal position at mid travel of stroke. Stroke 10 - 80 mm Stroke 60 - 120 mm Plane in the shaft in this position 45° with feedback lever 45°...
7 VG9F 70 en 11.6 Connection diagrams See Section 8.1.3 for additional limit switch data. FOUNDATION fieldbus and Safety Signal (Binary Input) connections blue brown black 24 V DC Note: Cable colors are valid only when separate junction box (type code option J)is used. VG9_F/I02, I09 VG9_F/I45 BLUE...
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7 VG9F 70 en VG9_F/I56 BLACK OPEN BLACK BLACK CLOSED BLACK Factory adjustment: Active faces of proximity switches are free when actuator is in intermediate position. Active face A (upper switch) becomes covered at the open limit of the travel and face K (lower switch) at the closed limit. Function can be inverted on site by re-adjusting the cam discs.
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7 VG9F 70 en VG9_F/D33 SOL 1 SOL 2 SOL PWR 1 SOL PWR 2 TOP SW NO TOP SW C BTM SW NO BTM SW C Connections SOL1, SOL2, SOL PWR1 and SOLPWR2 are not used. TOP SW NO: Positive connection for top switch TOP SW C: Negative connection for top switch BTM SW NO: Positive connection for bottom switch...
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7 VG9F 70 en VG9_F/B06 1 2 3 1: LS1 (open) 2: LS2 (closed) 3: GND Bus powered switches, no external connections. VG9_F/R01 BLUE OPEN BLACK BLUE CLOSED BLACK 2 pcs. Connection diagram shows limit switch when actuator is in intermediate position. Switch A (upper) is activated at the open limit of the travel and switch K (lower) at the closed limit.
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7 VG9F 70 en VG9_F/K25, K26, K45, K46 BLUE BLACK OPEN BLUE BLACK BLUE OPEN BLUE BLACK BLACK CLOSED BLUE BLUE CLOSED BLACK BLACK 2 pcs. 4 pcs. Connection diagram shows limit switch when actuator is in intermediate position. Switch A (upper) is activated at the open limit of the travel and switch K (lower) at the closed limit. Electrical characteristics: OMRON D2VW-5 (K_5): 3 A - 250 V AC, 0.4 A - 125 V DC,...
7 VG9F 70 en EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Metso Automation Oy 01301 Vantaa Finland Product: Intelligent Safety Valve Controller Neles ValvGuard VG9000-series Approvals: Type Approval EC Type examination Certificate VG9_F_E6_/_ ATEX II 2 G Ex d IIC T5/T6 Gb...
TYPE CODING VALVGUARD VG9200F PRODUCT GROUP LIMIT SWITCH TYPE Neles ValvGuard VG9000F , Intelligent Safety Controller. Reed Type Proximity Switches, 2 pcs. TÜV SIL 3 certified according to IEC 61508. Temperature range -40° to +85 °C / -40° to+185 °F StoneL;...
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7 VG9F 70 en Metso Automation Inc. Europe, Vanha Porvoontie 229, P.O. Box 304, FI-01301 Vantaa, Finland. Tel. +358 20 483 150. Fax +358 20 483 151 North America, 44 Bowditch Drive, P.O. Box 8044, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, USA. Tel. +1 508 852 0200. Fax +1 508 852 8172 South America, Av.
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Do you have a question about the Neles ValvGuard VG9000F and is the answer not in the manual?
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We have a VG9215HE6 REV 2 positioner that we need some literature instructions to reset alarm events. We are use the valve that has been on the shelf in our lab for a demonstration unit for HART communications. The valve has and emergency trip status message and we need to clear the alarms so that we can run the calibration
The Metso Neles ValvGuard VG9000F allows alarm events to be configured using DTM (Device Type Manager). However, the provided context does not specify the exact steps for resetting alarm events. To reset alarms, consult the DTM manual or contact Metso’s Automation business for detailed instructions.
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