Emerson Fisher ValveLink Software User's Guide

www.Fisher.comD102813X012October 2010Quick Start GuideValveLink Software Quick Start GuideRefer to the ValveLink Software Installation CD for theValve

1-6ValveLinkt SoftwareFigure 1-6. Assigning Privileges to the New Security GroupSelect the privileges accessible to this group and click OK.

1-7ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 6: Add a New User AccountFigure 1-7. Selecting UsersFrom the menu bar, select: Customize ValveLink>Users.Figure 1-8. Add

1-8ValveLinkt SoftwareFigure 1-9. Entering the New User Name and PasswordType in a user name and password. Then type the password again to verify it.C

1-9ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 7: Log OutFigure 1-11. Selecting Exit/Log OutFrom the ValveLink Solo menu bar, select: Tag>Exit/Log Out.Figure 1-12. Log

1-10ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 8: Log In as a New UserFigure 1-13. Logging InClick the ValveLink Solo Log In button.Figure 1-14. Logging in as New UserEn

1-11ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 9: Double click on the valve symbol to open the Status diagnosticTITLE BARFigure 1-15. Device Connection View Showing Conn

1-12ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 10: Click the Start Monitoring button to begin monitoring instrument and valveparametersTITLE BAR DISPLAYS INSTRUMENT TAGS

2-1ValveLinkt SoftwareSection 2 Quick Start for ValveLink Solo for FOUNDATIONfieldbus Instruments2This section contains quick start information for Va

2-2ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 1: Connect the computer to a FOUNDATION fieldbus digital valve controllerFigure 2-1 shows how to connect to a single instru

2-3ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 2: Start ValveLink SoloFigure 2-2. Starting ValveLink SoloClick the Start button. From the Start menu select:Programs>Va

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2-4ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 3: Log inFigure 2-4. Logging in as MANAGERLogin to ValveLink Solo with the Default User Name and Password:Default User Name

2-5ValveLinkt SoftwareFigure 2-6. ValveLink Link Master Starting WindowIf you are not connected to a segment where a Link Active Scheduler is running,

2-6ValveLinkt SoftwareNoteThe Link Active Scheduler (LAS) controls traffic on theH1 segment. For an active H1 segment, the LASfunction is provided by

2-7ValveLinkt SoftwareNoteFor full access to ValveLink Solo features you mustdiscontinue use of the default name and password.Create security groups a

2-8ValveLinkt SoftwareFigure 2-9. Security Groups WindowClick the Add New Group button.Figure 2-10. Add New Group WindowType a name for the new securi

2-9ValveLinkt SoftwareFigure 2-11. Security Groups WindowSelect the privileges accessible to this group and click OK.

2-10ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 6: Add a New User AccountFigure 2-12. Add New UserFrom the menu bar, select Customize ValveLink>Users.Figure 2-13. User

2-11ValveLinkt SoftwareFigure 2-14. Add New User WindowType in a user name and password. Then type the password again to verify it.Click OK.Figure 2-1

2-12ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 7: Log OutFigure 2-16. Log OutFrom the ValveLink Solo menu bar, select:Tag > Exit / Log Out.Figure 2-17. Exit ValveLink

2-13ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 8: Restart ValveLink Software and Log In as a New UserFigure 2-18. Logging InClick the Log In button.Figure 2-19. OK for L

ValveLinkt SoftwareTable of ContentsQuick Start for ValveLink Solo for HARTr Instruments 1-1...Quick Start for Valve

2-14ValveLinkt SoftwareFigure 2-20. Digital Valve Controller at a Temporary Address. Click Change Address to change the Device Tag and AddressFigure 2

2-15ValveLinkt SoftwareFigure 2-22. Reminder of Instrument Address Changechanges, click the Done button. The instrument should be connected and you ma

2-16ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 10: Click the Start Monitoring button to begin monitoring instrument and valveparametersTITLE BAR DISPLAYS INSTRUMENT TAGS

3-1ValveLinkt SoftwareSection 3 Quick Start for AMS ValveLink SNAP-ON3This section contains quick start information for AMS ValveLink SNAP-ON. For mor

3-2ValveLinkt SoftwareCAUTIONDo not run ValveLink Solo at the same time you areusing AMS Device Manager or AMS Device Managerwith AMS ValveLink SNAP-O

3-3ValveLinkt SoftwareFigure 3-2. Login to the AMS SystemIn the AMS User Login window, enter the correct Username and Password. ClickOK to continue.Co

3-4ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 3: Select a HART deviceFigure 3-3. AMS Device Connection View (HART Device)Communication DevicesIn the Device Connection Vi

3-5ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 4: Start AMS ValveLink SNAP-ONFigure 3-4. Starting AMS ValveLink SNAP-ON (HART Device)Right click the instrument icon and s

3-6ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 5: Select a fieldbus deviceFigure 3-5. Starting AMS ValveLink SNAP-ON (fieldbus Device)In the Device View Connection window

4-1ValveLinkt SoftwareSection 4 Quick Start for ValveLink DTM42This section contains quick start information for ValveLink DTM. For more information o

ValveLinkt SoftwareNoteNeither Emerson, Emerson Process Management,nor any of their affiliated entities assumesresponsibility for the selection, use,

4-2ValveLinkt SoftwareNoteTo successfully use the ValveLink DTM, you must befamiliar with using the FDT frame application used tolaunch the ValveLink

4-3ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 3: With the CommDTM highlighted, select Add Device, as shown in figure 4-2, and click on theappropriate Device DTM. Select

4-4ValveLinkt SoftwareFigure 4-4. Setting the DeviceDTMStep 5: With the DeviceDTM highlighted, select Connect as shown in figure 4-5.ConnectFigure 4-5

4-5ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 6: Once connected, select ValveLink DTM as shown in figure 4-6.Right Click on the Device Type andSelect Additional function

4-6ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 7: The ValveLink DTM will launch in a new window. All devices currently connected in the FDT frameapplication will show in

5-1ValveLinkt SoftwareSection 5 Quick Start for ValveLink PLUG-INfor PRM53This section contains quick start information for ValveLink PLUG-IN for PRM.

5-2ValveLinkt SoftwareNoteTo successfully use ValveLink PLUG-IN for PRM, youmust be familiar with using PRM software.Step 1: Run the PRM application.S

5-3ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 4: Select ValveLink PLUG-IN Launcher from the Tool Name dialog box and click onthe OK button.Figure 5-2. Tool Name Dialog B

5-4ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 5: Select ValveLink PLUG-IN Launcher and click on execute to start ValveLinkPLUG-IN for PRM.Figure 5-3. Starting ValveLink

6-1ValveLinkt SoftwareSection 6 ValveLink Software Buttons and Icons64This section describes the buttons and icons available on the ValveLink software

1-1ValveLinkt SoftwareSection 1 Quick Start for ValveLink Solo for HARTInstruments11This section contains quick-start information for ValveLink Solo c

6-2ValveLinkt SoftwareNetwork Scan Button—Opens the Network Alert Scan window and allows you toscan selected tags. Using the Setup button you can sele

6-3ValveLinkt SoftwareCalibration Button—Opens the Auto Travel Calibration window for the open tag.Available only on software with calibration enabled

6-4ValveLinkt SoftwareTrending Button—For DVC5000, DVC6000, DVC2000, and DVC6200f instrumentsonly. Displays operating parameter trends as they occur (

6-5ValveLinkt SoftwareTreeview IconsValve icons on the device tree indicate the instrument service mode of the associated physical device.There are t

6-6ValveLinkt SoftwareOut of Service—A bold yellow-on-black X over the lower right portion of the valveimage indicates that the device is out of serv

7-1ValveLinkt SoftwareSection 7 ValveLink Software Help7This section describes ValveLink software help. The help system provides step-by-stepprocedure

7-2ValveLinkt SoftwareAccessing HelpTo access help you can:Click the Help button on any window,Figure 7-1. Help Button

7-3ValveLinkt Softwareselect an option from the Help menu,Figure 7-2. Help Optionsor press F1.

7-4ValveLinkt SoftwareUsing the GlossaryWhen you need a quick definition of a term, an edit field, or instrument parameter, use theGlossary.Step 1: Ac

7-5ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 2: Click Glossary button in the Contents tabStep 3: Click an alphabetic button to narrow your search Figure 7-4. Alphabetic

1-2ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 1: Attach the HART modem to the computerNoteIf you do not have a HART modem or FIELDVUEdigital valve controller available,

7-6ValveLinkt SoftwareFinding Help TopicsFor detailed information about a particular topic, you can:Select a Topicfrom the HelpContentsThe Contents ar

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1-3ValveLinkt SoftwareStep 3: Start ValveLink SoloFigure 1-2. Starting ValveLink SoloClick the Start button. From the Start menu selectPrograms>Va

1-4ValveLinkt SoftwareNoteFor full access to ValveLink Solo features you mustdiscontinue use of the default name and password.Create security groups a

1-5ValveLinkt SoftwareFigure 1-4. Adding a New Security GroupClick the Add New Group button.Figure 1-5. Naming the New Security GroupType a name for t