Flowserve SoftTools Suite 7.0 User Manual
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For the initial configuration of the device, Flowserve suggests the following configurable
features of the positioner configuration screen receive attention:
1. Click
on
Minimum Position Cutoff to display its respective window. This feature
prevents the valve from throttling near the seat. If the Control command becomes
less than the Minimum Position Cutoff value, the positioner closes the valve. To
use this feature, enter a desired cutoff value in percent of stroke. Click on the
Apply button.
2. Click
on
Model to display its respective window. The Logix 1200e and 3200IQ
series positioner is available in two models: The standard model with HART
communications and no pressure sensors. The advanced model with Port 1 and
Port 2 actuator pressure sensors and HART
communications. Selecting the
incorrect model prevents SoftTools from using all of its features.
3. Click
on Soft Limits to display its respective window. When soft limits are applied,
the positioner restricts Control Command to the given limits. If soft limits are to be
used, enter the High Limit and Low Limit set-points to the desired level and click on
the Apply button.
4. Click
on Stroke Characterization to display its respective window. Custom
Characterization enables the positioner to change its output signal as a function of
the input signal. This allows the stroke movement of the closure member to be
customized.
Click on the Valve tab to display the Valve Configuration screen. Click on each
representative button to view and/or edit the configurable settings displayed within their
respective windows.
Figure 5 TechCheck Configurator window (Valve configuration tab shown)
1. Use
the
Body and Trim selections to display their respective windows and ensure the
selections correspond to the installed valve body and trim information.
2. Preventive Maintenance and User Information selections allow user-defined
configuration of closure member travel and cycling limits and units of measure
throughout the device.