Quick Start Guide: ValveLink Software - Emerson

1 Start GuideValveLink SoftwareMay 2017 ValveLink SoftwareValveLink Software Quick Start GuideRefer to the ValveLink Software Installation CD for theValveLink Software Installation guide (D102800X012)ValveLinkt SoloValveLinkt SNAP ONtValveLinkt DTMV alveLinkt PLUG IN for PRMrFIELDVUE, PlantWeb, ValveLink , and Fisher are marks owned by Fisher Controls InternationalLLC, a member of the Emerson Process Management business division of Emerson Electric Suite, DeltaV and SNAP-ON are marks of one of the Emerson Process Management groupof companies. The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. HARTis a mark owned by the HART Communications Foundation. FOUNDATION fieldbus is a markowned by the Fieldbus Foundation. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

2 Fisher Controls International, LLC. 2002-2004; All rights this information is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, Fisher does notguarantee satisfactory results from reliance upon such information. Nothing contained herein is to beconstrued as a warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, regarding the performance,merchantability, fitness or any other matter with respect to the products, nor as a recommendation touse any product or process in conflict with any patent. Fisher reserves the right, without notice, toalter or improve the designs or specifications of the products described herein. Fisher does notassume responsibility for the selection, use, or maintenance of any product. Responsibility for properselection, use and maintenance of any Fisher product remains solely with the purchaser Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 2017 ValveLink SoftwareTable of ContentsValveLink Solo for HARTr Instruments1 Solo for FOUNDATIONt Fieldbus Instruments2 SNAP ON 3 DTM 4 PLUG IN for PRM5 Buttons and Icons6 SoftwareMay 2017 Quick Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareQuick Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 20171 1 ValveLink SoftwareSection 1 ValveLink Solo for HART Instruments11 This section contains Quick Start information for ValveLink Solo connected to HART communicating instrumentsthrough a HART modem.

3 Information about connecting HART multiplexers is available in the ValveLink SoftwareInstallation guide . For more information on using ValveLink Solo, see ValveLink help. For information on usingValveLink Software toolbar buttons, see section 6 of this section assumes ValveLink Solo is installed. The ValveLink Software Installation guide , found on the ValveLink Softwareinstallation CD, provides detailed installation Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 20171 2 ValveLink SoftwareStep 1:Attach the HART modem to the computerNoteIf you do not have a HART modem or FIELDVUE digital valve controller available, proceed to Step the HART modem to the USB port (COM port) selected during 2:Attach the HART modem to the FIELDVUE instrumentFigure 1 1. Instrument ConnectionsConnect to USB(COM) PortE0350 -1 ModemClip the HART modem leads to the FIELDVUE instrument TALK 4 20 mA power to the FIELDVUE Instrument LOOP + and - Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 20171 3 ValveLink SoftwareStep 3: Start ValveLink SoloFigure 1 2.

4 Starting ValveLink SoloClick the Start button. From the Start menu select Programs > ValveLink > 4:Go to Customize ValveLink > Users and Groups, as shown in figure 1 1 3. Customize ValveLink > Users and GroupsStep 5:Add the appropriate Windows User and assign additional information on this, refer to Section 8, Users and Permissions, in the Installation guide , available onthe ValveLink installation Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 20171 4 ValveLink SoftwareStep 6:Status Monitor Diagnostic. Click Start Monitoring to begin collecting information from the 1 4. Device Connection View Showing the Status Monitor DashboardWhen ValveLink Solo starts up, it displays the connected devices in the left pane of the window (Device ConnectionView).Double click on the valve symbol to open the Status Monitor you do not see a valve symbol, you may not be connected to a FIELDVUE instrument.

5 Recheck Step 1 and Step 2, then right click onthe HART modem symbol and select Scan for Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 20171 5 ValveLink SoftwareStep 7:The Monitor Tab will display live device 1 5. Status Monitor - Monitor TabQuick Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 20171 6 ValveLink SoftwareQuick Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 20172 1 ValveLink SoftwareSection 2 ValveLink Solo for FOUNDATION FieldbusInstruments2 This section contains Quick Start information for ValveLink Solo connected to a single FOUNDATION fieldbus more information about connecting to a single instrument, or for information about connecting to an H1segment, see the ValveLink Software Installation guide . For information on using ValveLink Software toolbar buttons,see section 6 of this with FOUNDATION fieldbus instruments requires National Instruments NI FBUS hardware and softwareor the Emerson 770 USB Fieldbus section assumes ValveLink Solo and the associated National Instruments hardware and Software are installed.

6 The ValveLinkSoftware Installation guide , found on the ValveLink Software installation CD, provides information for installing these Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 20172 2 ValveLink SoftwareStep 1:Connect the computer to a FOUNDATION Fieldbus digital valve controllerFigure 2 1 shows how to connect to a single instrument with a fieldbus power hub (Relcom part numberFCS PH 110 PL, or equivalent). The power hub provides a power supply and double terminator. Up to four devicescan be connected to the Relcom power hub. The computer with ValveLink Solo and the NI FBUS interface card isconsidered as one device. This product is used for bench testing. It is not designed for field applications. For more information on connecting to fieldbus instruments, see the ValveLink Software Installation 2 1.

7 Typical Connection to a DVC6200f Digital Valve Controller9 TO 32 VDCPOWER SUPPLYDVC6200f DIGITALVALVE CONTROLLERCOMPUTER WITH ValveLinkSolo AND NI FBUS INTERFACECARDFOUNDATION FIELDBUS POWER HUB+ SPOWERINDICATOR+ S+ S+ SCONNECTION FORANOTHER FIELDBUSDEVICECONNECTION FORANOTHER FIELDBUSDEVICE1 NOTE 1 RELCOM PART NUMBER FCS PH 110 PL OR EQUIVALENTQ uick Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 20172 3 ValveLink SoftwareStep 2: Start ValveLink SoloFigure 2 2. Starting ValveLink SoloClick the Start button. From the Start menu select Programs > ValveLink > to Customize ValveLink > Preferences > Communications to select the appropriate Fieldbus 2 3. FOUNDATION Fieldbus SettingsStep 3:Go to Customize ValveLink > Users and Groups, as shown in figure 2 2 4.

8 Customize ValveLink > Users and GroupsQuick Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 20172 4 ValveLink SoftwareStep 4:Add the appropriate Windows User and assign additional information on this, refer to Section 8 Users and Permissions of the Installation guide , available theValveLink installation 5:After NI FBUS completes Start up, double click the instrument icon to open its tag for the a appears over the instrument symbol ValveLink Solo is not connected to the instrument. A possible reason fornot connecting may be that the instrument is at a temporary address. ValveLink Solo will not connect to aninstrument at a temporary the instrument is at a temporary address, the Temporary Address window shown in figure 2 5 appears when youattempt to open the instrument tag.

9 To change the device tag and address, click the Change Address 2 5. Digital Valve Controller at a Temporary Address. Click Change Address to change the Device Tag and AddressOn the Change Device Tag and Address window, shown in figure 2 6, enter a working address for the 35 is preferred. However, if you are connected to an H1 segment, address 35 may be in use by anotherdevice. Select an unused address between 21 and 35. Click Set Address then click the Change Address button toassign the new address. When the address changes, click the Done button. The instrument should be connectedand you may proceed with instrument startup, calibration, and 2 6. Changing the Device AddressQuick Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 20172 5 ValveLink SoftwareWhen you attempt to log out or exit ValveLink Solo, if the instrument was at a temporary address when you started,the message shown in figure 2 7 appears.

10 You may leave the instrument at the set address or allow it to return tothe temporary address. Click No to keep the set address or Yes to return to a temporary 2 7. Reminder of Instrument Address ChangeStep 6:Status Monitor Diagnostic. Click Start Monitoring to begin collecting information from the 2 8. Device Connection View Showing the Status Monitor DashboardWhen ValveLink Solo starts up, it displays the connected devices in the left pane of the window (Device ConnectionView).Double click on the valve symbol to open the Status Monitor you do not see a valve symbol, you may not be connected to a FIELDVUE instrument. Recheck previous steps, then right clickFieldbus interface and click Refresh Start GuideD102813X012 ValveLink SoftwareMay 20172 6 ValveLink SoftwareStep 7:The Monitor Tab will display live device 2 9.