11 stroke characterization – Flowserve 400MD Logix User Manual

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NOTE: Custom characterization points can only be entered with the FB configurator.

Figure 10.3 Logix 3400MD Digital Positioner Characteristic Curves

10.11 Stroke Characterization

In addition to three pre-defined and embedded characterization curves, the Logix 3400MD positioner has a 21-point custom stroke characterization feature.
This allows the user to define a unique set of operating parameters customizable to his process conditions.

Table 10.15 Transducer Block Characterization Parameters

Parameter

Description

Value — Meaning

Comments

MODE_BLK

The operating mode of the

transducer block

Permitted Modes: Auto - Auto (tar-

get mode) OOS - Out of Service

The transducer block must be out-of-service before

the user can edit or change characterization.

CONTROL_FLAGS

Byte values which select posi-

tioner operation features

1 Quick Opening Curve*

Loads factory defined QO curve as custom curve.

2 Equal Percent Curve

Loads factory defined equal percent curve as custom

curve.

4 Positioner Model
5 Actuator Style
6 Custom Characterization Active

Activates custom curve. If Off, response is Linear.

8 Air Action

CURVEX

Numeric X value array for cus-

tom point. (1x21 array points)

X-axis value for custom stroke char-

acterization point. Range -10 to 110

Pair each X-value with corresponding Y-value to

define the desired point. Values must be in ascending

(or equal) order.

CURVEY

Numeric Y value array for cus-

tom point. (1x21 array points)

Y-axis value for custom stroke char-

acterization point. Range -10 to 110

0

10

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Linear

Equal Percent

Quick Open

0

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80

100

FINAL_VALUE (% FS)

CMD_USED (% FS)

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