Flowserve MX Dashboard Limitorque - Manual (Page 18)

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FCD LMENIM2338-01
FDA is available on all MX/QX actuators supporting the BT
option. The BT option is not necessary to obtain the FDA data.
The data collection function is available via IR. Refer to the
MX/QX documentation for detailed specifications.
To proceed to the FDA Manager, select VIEW from the
DIAGNOSTIC Tab in the WELCOME screen. Follow the prompts.
Once the file is downloaded, the FDA Manager is visible and
available for data collection. To initiate the initial read, proceed
to the FDA tab in the FDA Manager. NOTE: In the display
window, “Run unit to collect needed data” operated the actuator
in LOCAL or REMOTE mode in between the limits. In order to
collect the valid data, the MX/QX actuator must be stroked from
the OPEN to CLOSE when prompted. [Limitorque recommends
obtaining the initial, first installed signature of the actuator.]
Once the FDA data capture is complete, the display will
be as follows:
At this point, the FDA data is available for viewing. Limitorque
recommends the captured data be saved for future reference for
comparison analysis.
NOTE: SPEED DATA in the Speed tab is available by performing
the same procedure as the FDA.