Valve Position Measurements: Configuration and Verification Manual

Configuration and Verification Manual
Bently Nevada* Asset Condition Monitoring
Valve Position Measurements
Part Number
288622-01
Rev.
NC (01/12)
Valve Position Configuration and Verification Manual
Copyright 2012. Bently Nevada, Inc.

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Additional Information
NOTE
This manual does not contain all the information required to operate and
maintain the monitoring system. Refer to the following manuals for other
required information.
3500/23E System Monitor Manual (part number 287545-01)

3300 System Upgrade Manual (part number 287550-01)
3500/45E Position Monitor Manual (part number 288619-01)
"3500/23E Transient Data Interface Specifications and Ordering Information" (part number
161581-01)
3500 Thrust & Diff Expansion Measurement Manual (part number 287553-01)
3500 Case Expansion Measurement Manual (part number 288621-01)
3500 Complementary Input Differential Expansion Measurement Manual (part number
288623-01)
3500 Ramp Differential Expression Measurement Manual (part number 288620-01)
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federal, state, local or international law. Bently Nevada, Inc. is not responsible for the
disposal of the product at the end of its life or at the end of its use.
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Contents
1. 3500 ENCORE Compatibility Requirements ..................................................... 1
2. ENCORE Nomenclature ........................................................................................ 2
3. ENCORE Valve Position Screen Displays .......................................................... 3
3.1 Display Components ................................................................................................................................. 3
4. Configuration Considerations ............................................................................ 5
5. AC - LVDT Configuration Options ...................................................................... 7
5.1 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab ....................................................................................................... 7
5.1.1 Reference Information ................................................................................................................... 7
5.1.2 Transducer Type ................................................................................................................................ 8
5.1.3 Customize Button, AC LVDT ......................................................................................................... 8
5.1.4 Valve Stroke Displacement ....................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Variables + Alarms Tab ......................................................................................................................... 10
5.2.1 Direct Full-scale Range ............................................................................................................... 11
5.2.2 Position ................................................................................................................................................ 11
5.2.3 Clamp Value ..................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.4 Delay ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2.5 Alarm Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2.6 OK Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 13
5.2.7 Not OK Channel Defeat .............................................................................................................. 14
5.2.8 Recorder Output ............................................................................................................................. 14
6. Rotary Potentiometer Configuration Options ............................................... 15
6.1 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab .................................................................................................... 15
6.1.1 Reference Information ................................................................................................................. 15
6.1.2 Transducer Type ............................................................................................................................. 16
6.1.3 Customize .......................................................................................................................................... 16
6.2.2 Position ................................................................................................................................................ 18
6.2.3 Clamp Value ..................................................................................................................................... 18
6.2.4 Delay ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.2.5 Alarm Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 20
6.2.6 OK Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 20
6.2.8 Recorder Output ............................................................................................................................. 21
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7. Rotary Position Transducer Configuration Options .................................... 22
7.1 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab .................................................................................................... 22
7.1.1 Reference Information ................................................................................................................. 22
7.1.2 Transducer Type ............................................................................................................................. 23
7.1.3 Customize .......................................................................................................................................... 23
7.2.2 Position ................................................................................................................................................ 27
7.2.3 Clamp Value ..................................................................................................................................... 27
7.2.4 Delay ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
7.2.5 Alarm Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 28
7.2.6 OK Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 28
7.2.8 Recorder Output ............................................................................................................................. 29
8. Available Setpoints ............................................................................................. 30
8.1 Alarm Setpoint Dialog ........................................................................................................................... 30
9. Verification ........................................................................................................... 32
9.1 Test Equipment and Software Setup ............................................................................................. 32
9.1.1 Test Equipment Setup - AC LVDT ........................................................................................... 32
9.1.2 Test Equipment Setup - Rotary Potentiometer ............................................................... 39
9.1.3 Test Equipment Setup - Rotary Position Transducer ................................................. 42
9.1.4 Verification Screen Setup ........................................................................................................... 43
9.2 Valve Position Channel Adjustments ............................................................................................. 43
9.2.1 Adjusting the Channel Sensitivity with an AC LVDT ..................................................... 43
9.2.2 Adjusting the Scale Factor with a Rotary Pot ................................................................. 44
9.2.3 Adjusting the Scale Factor with a Rotary Position Transducer .............................. 45
9.3 Test Alarms ................................................................................................................................................. 46
9.3.1 Direct Alarms for AC LVDT Channel ..................................................................................... 46
9.3.2 Direct Alarms for a Rotary Pot Channel ............................................................................. 47
9.3.3 Direct Alarms for a Rotary Position Transducer Channel ......................................... 48
9.4 Verify Channel Values ........................................................................................................................... 49
9.4.1 Direct and Position Values for an AC LVDT Channel ................................................... 49
9.4.2 Direct and Position Values for a Rotary Pot Channel ................................................. 50
9.4.3 Direct and Position Values for a Rotary Position Transducer Channel .............. 50
9.5 Test OK Limits ............................................................................................................................................ 51
9.5.1 Testing OK Limits for AC LVDT Channels ........................................................................... 52
9.5.2 Testing OK Limits for Rotary Pots .......................................................................................... 54
9.5.3 Testing OK Limits for a Rotary Position Transducer Channel ................................. 56
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Section 1 - 3500 ENCORE Compatibility Requirements
1. 3500 ENCORE Compatibility

Requirements
Table 1-1: Firmware and Software Versions required by the ENCORE Monitors and
System
3500 Rack System 1 Conversion Monitor System Monitor
Configuration Software Utility Software Firmware Firmware
Software
ENCORE 1.0 4.0 6.75 1.0 5.29 or Rev C Any
3500/67E 4.3 6.80 1.1 5.3 or Rev D 1.96
3500/61E 4.3 SP1 6.75 1.0 Any Any
3500/42E 4.3 6.80 1.1 5.3 or Rev D 1.97
Shaft Absolute,
Phase Alarming
3500/50E 4.3 6.80 1.1 5.3 or Rev D 1.96
Reverse Rotation
3500/23E 4.3 6.80 1.1 5.3 or Rev D 1.96
Keyphasor*
channels 3 & 4,
Event Ratio
3500/45E 4.4 6.80 1.1 5.4 or Rev E 1.97
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2. ENCORE Nomenclature
3300 ENCORE Upgrade Rack
A 3300 Monitoring System Rack that has been upgraded to contain 3500 ENCORE
modules. The original 3300 I/O modules are retained. 3500/45E and 3500/42E monitors
installed in a 3300 ENCORE Upgrade rack are limited to two measurement channels.
3500 ENCORE Rack
A 3500 ENCORE Monitoring System rack designed to contain 3500 ENCORE modules
including 3500 ENCORE I/O modules. 3500/45E and 3500/42E monitors installed in a
3500 ENCORE rack have four measurement channels.
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Section 3 - ENCORE Valve Position Screen Displays
3. ENCORE Valve Position Screen Displays

Valve Position channels have 3 screens. Screens 1 and 2 are displayed in the Figure.
Screen 3 contains the channels' point names.
1. Direct
2. Position
Figure 3-1: Valve Position Screens
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3.1 Display Components
1. Measurement Type
2. Upper Full Scale Range (FSR)
3. Upper Danger Setpoint (Red Solid Line)
4. Upper Alert Setpoint (Amber Solid Line)
5. Channel Indicator
6. Zero Point (Black Solid Line)
7. Lower Full Scale Range
8. Channel Measured Value
9. Channel Units
10. Page Number Sequence
Figure 3-2: Components Description
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Section 4 - Configuration Considerations
4. Configuration Considerations
• Measure the Valve Position using:
• Rotary Potentiometers with a Rotary Pot I/O, or
• AC LVDTs with an AC LVDT I/O, or
• Rotary Position Transducers with a standard Position I/O.
• Rotary Pot Position I/O modules are available only if Valve Position is chosen for
Channel Pair 1 and 2 AND Channel Pair 3 and 4.1
• Applications normally measure valve position by using a linear displacement
transducer to measure the position of the valve stem relative to its full stroke,
1. Valve Stem
2. LVDT
Figure 4-3: Measuring Linear Displacement with an LVDT
or by using a rotary position transducer to measure the rotation of a valve cam

shaft relative to its full rotation.
1. Cam Shaft
2. Rotary Position Transducer or Potentiometer
Figure 4-4: Measuring Angular Displacement with a Rotary Position Transducer
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• Configure each channel to display “% Open” or “% Closed”, with 100% correlating to
fully opened or fully closed, respectively.
• There is no Keyphasor* option for this channel type.
• TMR I/O modules are not available for Valve Position Channel types. If Valve Position
channel type is chosen in a TMR configuration, it will be automatically reset to the
previous setting.2
• When you modify a full-scale range, readjust the setpoints associated with this
value.
• The Latching OK Mode and the Not OK Channel Defeat options are not compatible.
• After initially configuring the valve position channels, download the configuration.
• Choose Valve Position as the channel pair type, and then choose the I/O type.
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Channels 2 and 4 are not available on a 3500/45E module connected to a 3300 I/O
module.
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The TMR option is not available on 3500 ENCORE systems.
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Section 5 - AC - LVDT Configuration Options
5. AC - LVDT Configuration Options

This Valve Position AC LVDT transducer type option is available for AC LVDT I/Os.
5.1 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab
Figure 5-5: Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab Dialog
5.1.1 Reference Information

These fields contain information that indicates which module you are configuring.
Slot
Indicates the slot monitoring position of the monitor in the Rack.
Rack Type
Indicates the type of Rack Interface Module that is installed in the rack
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Configuration ID
Displays an optional identifier of up to six characters, which, if present, was entered
upon last configuration download to the module.
5.1.2 Transducer Type
Type Total Range AC LVDT with Housing AC LVDT Only

+/- 0.5 in (+/- 12.7 mm) 1 in (25.4 mm) 36393-01 18639-01
+/- 1 in (+/- 25.4 mm) 2 in (50.8 mm) 36393-02 18639-02
+/- 2 in (+/- 50.8 mm) 4 in (101.6 mm) 78628-01 18639-05
+/- 3 in (+/- 76.2 mm 6 in (152.4 mm) 78628-02 18639-06
+/- 4 in (+/- 101.6 mm) 8 in (203.2 mm) 18639-09
+/- 5 in (+/- 127 mm) 10 in (254 mm) 27465-01 18639-07
+/- 6 in (+/- 152.4 mm) 12 in (304.8 mm) 77138-01 18639-04
+/- 10 in (+/- 254 mm) 20 in (508 mm) 18639-08
5.1.3 Customize Button, AC LVDT

Use this option to adjust the Channel Sensitivity of the channel with the AC LVDT and its
associated field wiring. Find the sensitivity of your particular AC LVDT on the calibration
sheet that came with the transducer. The Channel Sensitivity may vary slightly from the
calibration sheet sensitivity due to the field wiring and variance in excitation drive
signal.
If you select Nonstandard as the transducer type, you can adjust the Channel Sensitivity
and the OK Limits. The Nonstandard transducer's Sensitivity and OK Limits are restricted
to the values below the boxes. There must be at least 0.2 volts between the Full Upscale
voltage and the Upper OK Limit and between the Full Downscale voltage and the Lower
OK Limit. There must be at least 2 volts between the Upper and Lower OK Limits and the
Upper limit must be less (more negative) than the Lower OK Limit.
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Figure 5-6: AC LVDT Transducer Configuration Screen
5.1.3.1 Adjust Button
After you download an initial configuration to the monitor, use this button to adjust the
Full Upscale or Full Downscale voltage of the AC LVDT when stroking the valve. The
Channel Sensitivity will change as you change the Upscale/Downscale voltages. Refer to
Section "Adjusting the Upscale and Downscale Voltage for Valve Position."
Table 5-2: Default AC LVDT Sensitivity, Full Upscale and Full Downscale
Transducer Sensitivity Full Upscale Voltage (V) Full Downscale Voltage (V)
(mVout / mVin / mil)
1 in (25mm) 18639-01 0.73 -14.526 -7.554
2 in (50 mm) 18639-02 0.39 -14.765 -7.316
4 in (101 mm) 18639-05 0.24 -15.624 -6.456
6 in (152 mm) 18639-06 0.26 -18.489 -3.591
8 in (203 mm) 18639-09 0.19 -18.298 -3.782
10 in (254 mm) 18639-07 0.14 -17.725 -4.355
12 in (304 mm) 18639-04 0.09 -16.197 -5.883
20 in (508 mm) 18639-08 0.08 -18.680 -3.400
Note: +/- 25% tolerance on Sensitivity

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Table 5-3: Default AC LVDT OK Limits

Transducer Type Upper OK Limit (Vdc) Lower OK Limit (Vdc)
±0.5 in (±13mm) -15.28 -6.72
±1 in (±25mm) -15.55 -6.46
±2 in (±50mm) -16.49 -5.51
±3 in (±76mm) -19.96 -2.05
±4 in (±101mm) -19.01 -2.99
±5 in (±127mm) -18.80 -3.20
±6 in (±152mm) -19.01 -2.99
±10 in (±254mm) -19.85 -2.15
5.1.4 Valve Stroke Displacement

This parameter sets the actual displacement of the valve stem (stroke length). The stroke
length correlates to 0 to 100% open or closed.
The stroke length can be as large as the transducer range or as small as 1/2 the
transducer range. For example, set the stroke length for the ±2” AC LVDT anywhere from
2 inches to 4 inches.
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5.2 Variables + Alarms Tab
Figure 5-7: Variables + Alarms Configuration Dialog
5.2.1 Direct Full-scale Range

The position of the valve stem relative to the AC LVDT. Direct is displayed in units of
%open or %closed.
Select 0 - 100%open or 0 - 100%closed.
5.2.2 Position
The Position Full-scale voltage range is –24 to 0 Vdc. It is the same for all AC LVDT
transducer types and is not adjustable.
5.2.3 Clamp Value

The value sent to the recorders and ModbusTM when the monitor receives invalid input.
Invalid input can be caused by:
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• Channel Not OK status
• Monitor Not Ok status
The clamp value is not shown on the monitor display or in the 3500 Rack Configuration
software.
• 3500 Systems:
The monitor clamps only the Recorder Outputs and the values provided through the
Communication Gateway and Display Interface Module when the static value is
invalid.
• 3500 ENCORE Systems:
The monitor clamps only the Recorder Outputs and the values provided over
Modbus when the static value is invalid.
5.2.4 Delay
Delay is the time for which a static value must remain at or above an over alarm level,
or below an under alarm level, before the monitor declares an alarm as active.
5.2.4.1 Alert Delay
You can set the Alert time delay in 1 second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds) for all
available static values. Alert is the first level alarm that occurs when the transducer
signal level exceeds the selected Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the
Setpoint screen.
5.2.4.2 Danger Delay
You can set the Danger Time Delay at 500 millisecond increments from 1 to 60 seconds.
Danger is the second level alarm that occurs when the transducer signal level exceeds
the selected Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the Setpoint screen.
5.2.4.3 100 ms Option
The 100 ms (typical) option applies only to the Danger time delay and has the following
effects:
If the 100 ms option is OFF:
• You can set the Danger time delay in 1-second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds).
• You can set the Danger time delay for up to 2 available static values.
If the 100 ms option is ON:
• The software sets the Danger time delay to 100 ms.
• You can set the Danger time delay for only the primary static value.
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5.2.5 Alarm Mode

The options for Alarm Mode are Latching and Non-latching. You can set the Alarm Mode
option for both the Alert and Danger alarms.
5.2.5.1 Latching
Once a latching alarm is active, it will remain active even after the static value drops
below the configured setpoint level. The channel will remain in alarm until you use one
of the following methods to reset it:
• Pressing the RESET button on the System Monitor
• Closing the contact on the Power Input Module (PIM)
• Clicking the Reset button in the Operator Display software 1
• Issuing a reset command over Modbus
• Issuing a reset command through the Display Interface Module 1
• Issuing a reset command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
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3500 Only
5.2.5.2 Non-latching
When a non-latching alarm is active, it changes to inactive as soon as the static value
drops below the configured setpoint level.
5.2.6 OK Mode
Latching
If you configure a channel for Latching OK, then once the channel has gone Not OK, the
status will stay Not OK until you use one of the following methods to reset it:
1
3500 Only
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Non-latching
If you configure a channel for Non-latching OK, the OK status of that channel will track
the defined OK status of the transducer.
5.2.7 Not OK Channel Defeat

Disabled (box cleared)
The channel drives an alarm even when the channel is in the Not OK state if the alarm
setpoint has been exceeded for the Delay time.
Enabled (box checked)
The channel inhibits alarming if the channel goes to a Not OK condition.
The Not OK condition must be removed for 10 seconds before monitoring resumes.
5.2.8 Recorder Output

The recorder output is the static value of a channel that the monitor sends to the 4 to
20 mA recorder. The recorder output is proportional to the measured value over the
channel full-scale range. An increase of the static value increases the current at the
recorder output.
5.2.8.1 Two mA Clamp
Click this check box to cause the monitor to clamp the Recorder Output for a Bypassed
channel to 2 mA.
Clear this check box to cause the monitor to use the selected clamp value for a
Bypassed channel.
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Section 6 - Rotary Potentiometer Configuration Options
6. Rotary Potentiometer Configuration

Options
This Valve Position Rotary Potentiometer transducer option is available when used with
the Rotary Potentiometer I/Os.

Slot
15
Rack Type
Configuration ID
Transducer Transducer with housing Transducer Only

Rotary Potentiometer 77206-01 01171000
6.1.3 Customize
Use this parameter to adjust the Scale Factor of the transducer. Refer to Section
"Adjusting the Scale Factor or Channel Sensitivity."
Figure 6-9: Rotary Potentiometer Transducer Configuration Screen
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After initially downloading configuration to the monitor, use this button to adjust the Full
Upscale or Full Downscale voltage of the Rotary Potentiometer when stroking the
valve.The Scale Factor will change as you change the Upscale/Downscale voltages.
Since this utility provides active feedback from the 3500 rack, it requires a connection
with the rack
Figure 6-10: Adjust Scale FactorDialog
Table 6-4: Default Rotary Potentiometer OK Limits

Transducer Upper OK Limit (Vdc) Lower OK Limit (Vdc)
Rotary Potentiometer, SF - 41 mV/mil -18.893 -4.348

Use the degrees rotation parameter to set the actual full stroke rotational displacement
of the camshaft. The stroke displacement will correlate to 0 to 100% open or closed.
The stroke displacement can be as large as 300 degrees of rotation or as small as 40
degrees of rotation.
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Direct is the relative rotary displacement of a valve stem based on its full range of
motion displayed in % Open or % Closed.
6.2.2 Position
The position Full-scale voltage range is –24 to 0 Vdc. It is not adjustable.
6.2.3 Clamp Value

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software.
• 3500 Systems:
invalid.
6.2.4 Delay
6.2.4.1 Alert Delay
Setpoint screen.
6.2.4.3 100 ms Option
effects:
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6.2.5 Alarm Mode

6.2.5.1 Latching
1
3500 Only
6.2.6 OK Mode
Latching
1
3500 Only
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Non-latching


recorder output.
channel to 2 mA.
Bypassed channel.
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7. Rotary Position Transducer Configuration

Options
This Valve Position Rotary Position Transducer option is available when used with the
Position I/O.

Slot
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Section 7 - Rotary Position Transducer Configuration Options
Rack Type
Configuration ID
Transducer Part Number

100 deg Rotary Position 330165-XX-YY-01-ZZ
XX represents the code for the length of the connecting cable from the transducer to the
prox. The following values can be substituted:
50 = 5 meter with integral probe and cable
51 = 5 meter with 1 meter probe and 4 meter extension cable
90 = 9 meter with integral probe and cable
91 = 9 meter with 1 meter probe and 8 meter extension cable
YY represents the mounting option:
00 = panel mount
01 = DIN mount
02 = no mounting hardware
ZZ represents approvals:
00 = no approvals
A sales representative can answer any questions you may have regarding this code.
7.1.3 Customize
Use this parameter to adjust the Scale Factor of the transducer. Refer to Section
"Adjusting the Scale Factor or Channel Sensitivity."
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Figure 7-13: Rotary Position Transducer Configuration Screen
Table 7-5: Default Rotary Position Transducer Scale Factor, Full Upscale and Full
Downscale
Transducer Scale Factor Full Scale Range Valve Opening Full Upscale Full Downscale
(mV/deg) Option Direction (V) Voltage
(V)
0 - 100 Deg 140 0 - 100 % open CW -2.00 -16.00
0 - 100 % closed CW -16.00 -2.00
0 - 100 % open CCW -16.00 -2.00
0 - 100 % closed CCW -2.00 -16.00
0 - 200 Deg 70 0 - 100 % open CW -2.00 -16.00
0 - 100 % closed CW -16.00 -2.00
0 - 100 % open CCW -16.00 -2.00
0 - 100 % closed CCW -2.00 -16.00
0 - 300 Deg 50 0 - 100 % open CW -1.50 -16.50
0 - 100 % closed CW -16.50 -1.50
0 - 100 % open CCW -16.50 -1.50
0 - 100 % closed CCW -1.50 -16.50
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Table 7-6: Rotary Position Transducer OK Limits
Transducer Upper OK Limit Lower OK Limit
(Vdc) (Vdc)
100 degree Rotary Position -16.50 -1.50
After initially downloading configuration to the monitor, use this button to adjust the Full
Upscale or Full Downscale voltage of the Rotary Position Transducer when stroking the
valve. The Scale Factor will change accordingly as you change the Upscale/Downscale
voltages.
Since this utility provides active feedback from the 3500 rack, it requires a connection
with the rack.
7.1.3.2 Valve Opening Direction
The monitor uses this setting to identify whether the most negative voltage of the
usable voltage range correlates to Full Upscale or Full Downscale. The Valve Opening
Direction means the direction the shaft on the Rotary Position Transducer must turn to
open the valve(s) when viewed from the driver end of the transducer (i.e., the end
attached to the camshaft). The direction of rotation can be either clockwise (CW) or
counter-clockwise (CCW).

This parameter sets the actual full stroke rotational displacement of the cam shaft. The
stroke displacement will correlate to 0 to 100% open or closed.
The stroke displacement can be as large as transducer's range or as small as 1/2 the
transducer's range.
ADVISORY
Generally, the Rotary Position Transducer interfaces to the camshaft when the
valves are fully closed. The following table gives the formulas to calculate the
voltage output of the Rotary Position Transducer when the valves are fully
closed. This voltage is based on the transducer’s scale factor, the valve
opening direction, the configured full-scale range, and the configured valve
stroke displacement.
Table 7-7: Rotary Position Transducer Setup Voltages
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Full Scale Range Option Valve Opening Direction (degrees Default Voltage for fully closed
rotation) valves (V)
0 – 100% open CW -9 – (SF x VSD/2)
0 – 100% open CCW -9 + (SF x VSD/2)
0 – 100% closed CW -9 – (SF x VSD/2)
0 – 100% closed CCW -9 + (SF x VSD/2)
CW = Clockwise
CCW = Counter Clockwise
SF = Scale Factor (V/mil)
VSD = Vale Stroke displacement (degrees rotation)

Direct is the relative rotary displacement of a valve stem based on its full range of
motion displayed in % Open or % Closed.
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7.2.2 Position
The position Full-scale voltage range is –24 to 0 Vdc. It is not adjustable.
7.2.3 Clamp Value

software.
• 3500 Systems:
invalid.
7.2.4 Delay
7.2.4.1 Alert Delay
Setpoint screen.
7.2.4.3 100 ms Option
effects:
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7.2.5 Alarm Mode

7.2.5.1 Latching
1
3500 Only
7.2.6 OK Mode
Latching
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1
3500 Only
Non-latching


recorder output.
channel to 2 mA.
Bypassed channel.
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8. Available Setpoints
The table below lists the Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints that are available
for the Valve Position channel types. Modbus uses the setpoint number.
Table 8-8: Available

Setpoints
Setpoint Valve Position
Number
1 Over Alert Direct
2 Over Danger Direct
8.1 Alarm Setpoint Dialog

Use the Setpoint Configuration Screen in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software, shown
in Figure "Setpoint Configuration," to adjust Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints
for a channel.
Figure 8-15: Setpoint Configuration
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Section 8 - Available Setpoints
ADVISORY
Bently Nevada does not recommend configuring Valve Position to trip a
machine.
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9. Verification
9.1 Test Equipment and Software Setup

You can use the following test equipment and software setup as the initial set up that
all the verification procedures require.
9.1.1 Test Equipment Setup - AC LVDT

Generally, you should determine the electrical null position of the AC LVDT while it is not
connected to the I/O mobule. Verify that terminals 4 and 5, and only terminals 4 and 5,
of the AC LVDT are shorted together.
ALERT
Do not power an AC LVDT from the I/O without the AC LVDT core in place.
This could result in damage to the monitor and/ or rack.
1. Use a function generator to input a 3.3 Vrms (±0.5 Vrms), 0 Vdc offset, 3400 Hz sine
wave signal into terminals 1 and 2 of the AC LVDT. If a function generator is not
available, terminals 1 and 2 on the back of the internal termination AC LVDT I/O or
the respective terminals of the external termination block can be used to provide a
drive signal of 3.3 Vrms (±0.5 Vrms), -11 Vdc offset, 3400 Hz sine wave to power the
AC LVDT while finding the null position.
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Section 9 - Verification
1. AC LVDT Position I/O module (connect I/O module terminal 1 to AC LVDT

terminal 1 and I/O module terminal 4 to AC LVDT terminal 4)
2. AC LVDT
3. Multimeter
4. Short terminals 2, 4 and 5 together
5. Mark electrical null on extension rod when multimeter reads the minimum
AC voltage
Figure 9-16: Finding Electrical Null on AC LVDT Using I/O Module - 3300 Backplane
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1. AC LVDT Position I/O module (connect I/O module terminal 1 to AC LVDT

terminal 1 and I/O module terminal 2 to AC LVDT terminal 2)
2. AC LVDT
3. Multimeter
4. Short terminals 4 and 5 together
AC voltage
Figure 9-17: Finding Electrical Null on AC LVDT Using I/O Module - 3500 Backplane
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1. Function Generator
2. AC LVDT
3. Multimeter
AC voltage
Figure 9-18: Finding Electrical Null on AC LCDT using a Function Generator
2. Use a multimeter to measure the AC voltage output across terminals 3 and 6 of the
AC LVDT. As you move the core of the AC LVDT, observe that the AC voltage across
terminals 3 and 6 decreases from some maximum value to some minimum value
(near the core's center) and then back to some maximum value. Move the AC LVDT's
core until you obtain the minimum AC voltage near the core's center. Mark the core
extension rod to identify this electrical null position of the AC LVDT. Once you
correctly configure the monitor, this null position should equate to a Position
measurement of -11.04 Vdc (±0.24 Vdc).
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3. Place a mark on the LVDT core extension rod equal to half the full range of the AC
LVDT on each side of the electrical null mark. For example, if the full range of the AC
LVDT is 2 inches, then make a mark 1 inch from null position on each side of the
rod. Use these marks to position the core during installation and verification.
Typically, the monitor can be configured for a range down to 50% of the full range
of the AC LVDT.
4. If you will enable alarms in the monitor configuration, you can also mark the alarm
points on the extension rod. For example, if you will set a Danger over alarm for
90% of full scale, then mark the rod at 90% of the full-scale range distance that you
previously marked in Step 3.
5. Interface the AC LVDT to the machine.
6. Connect the AC LVDT to the I/O.
1. AC LVDT I/O module

2. AC LVDT
3. Short terminals 2, 4 and 5 together
Figure 9-19: AC LVDT Interfaced to 3300 I/O Module
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1. AC LVDT I/O module

2. AC LVDT
Figure 9-20: AC LVDT Interfaced to 3500 I/O Module
7. Observe that the AC LVDT housing has an orientation mark at one end, and that the
core itself has an orientation mark at one end. When you configure the monitor,
downscale should correspond to movement of the LVDT core in the direction that is
away from the LVDT's housing orientation mark. The opposite direction of rod
travel will correspond to upscale. If this is not the case, you should reverse the
wires at terminals 3 and 6 of either the LVDT or the I/O (but not at both).
1. Core orientation mark

2. Housing orientation mark
3. Extension rod
Figure 9-21: AC LVDT Orientation Marks
8. The datasheet that came with the AC LVDT states the sensitivity of the AC LVDT.
The configuration software uses a default sensitivity (based on your transducer
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type) in its calculations until you adjust the sensitivity or the Full Upscale or Full
Downscale voltages during configuration.
You can calculate the loop Channel Sensitivity for a channel when the AC LVDT and
its associated field wiring are interfaced to the monitor and I/O as follows:
1. Measure the AC voltage in Vac across I/O terminals 1 and 2 to get V ex. This is
the excitation signal that is driving the AC LVDT.
2. Set Range to the full transducer range in inches that you marked in step 3
above.
3. Measure the AC voltage in Vac across I/O terminals 3 and 6 while the core is at
one end of its full range that you marked in step 3 above. This is V 1.
4. Measure the AC voltage in Vac across I/O terminals 3 and 6 while the core is at
the opposite end of its full range. This is V2.
5. Calculate the Channel Sensitivity using the following equation:
Channel Sensitivity = (V1 + V2) / Range / Vex
The units are V / V / inch which is the same as mV / V / mil

Example:
Calculate the Channel Sensitivity when using a ±1” AC LVDT with 1000 feet of
field wiring:
Vex = 2.297 Vac
V1 = 0.974 Vac
V2 = 0.971 Vac
Range = 2 inches
Channel Sensitivity = (V1 + V2) / Range / Vex
= (0.974 + 0.971) / 2 / 2.297
= 0.423 mV/V/mil
9. You can manually enter the Channel Sensitivity during configuration or the software
will be automatically calculate and adjust it when you set the full upscale and
downscale voltages of the system.
10. The DC voltage output (Position PPL) at any given AC LVDT rod position is related to
the Channel Sensitivity by the following equation:
Vout = 11.04 ± Channel Sensitivity x d x 9.55)
where: 11.04 is from step 2 above
d is the distance moved from the null position
The ± depends on which direction from null the rod has been moved
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DANGER
High voltage present. Contact with high voltage can cause shock, burns, or
death. Do not touch exposed wires or terminals.
NOTE
Tests will exceed alarm levels and cause alarms to activate. This could result
in a relay change.
Disconnecting field wiring will cause a Not OK condition.
9.1.2 Test Equipment Setup - Rotary Potentiometer

For the input test signal you can use a spare Rotary Pot of the same type as the one
that is interfaced to the machine.
The maximum full-scale rotation that the Rotary Pot can measure is 300 degrees. The
minimum full-scale rotation that the Rotary Pot can measure is 50 degrees.
When the monitor is configured for 0 to 100% open, direct upscale corresponds to
rotating the potentiometer (as viewed from the top) in a counter clockwise direction so
that the resistance measured between the “S” and “CW” terminals increases. Rotation of
the shaft in the direction shown in the Figure should increase the resistance between “S”
and “CW”. This results in an upscale reading. Conversely, when the monitor is configured
for 0 to 100% closed, this direction of rotation corresponds to downscale rotation but
will still give an increase in the resistance measured between the “S” and “CW”
terminals.
1. With the pot disconnected from the I/O, measure the resistance between “S” and
“CW”. The resistance will increase when the shaft rotates in a counter clockwise
direction when viewed from the top (see Figure).
Figure 9-22: Rotary Potentiometer top View
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2. Make a mark on the pot at the point of the maximum resistance, making sure that
the wiper is still in contact with the coils, and note of this resistance value.
When interfaced to a properly configured monitor, this point will correspond to a
Position measurement reading (in the Verification dialog screen) of -17.38 Vdc
nominal. This point also corresponds to full upscale when configured for 0 to 100%
open or corresponds to full downscale when configured for 0 to 100% closed.
If you must reverse this, you can reverse the wires at terminals CW and CCW of
either the rotary pot or the I/O, but not at both.
3. Make another mark on the pot that will equate to full scale in the clockwise
direction from the mark you made in step 2 above. Note the resistance measured
at this point. This point corresponds to full downscale when configured for 0 to
100% open or to full upscale when configured for 0 to 100% closed.
If you must reverse this, you can reverse the wires at terminals CW and CCW of
either the rotary pot or the I/O, but not at both.
NOTE
For convenience, mark these same resistance positions on a spare Rotary Pot
that you can use to verify the channel during maintenance.
4. If you will enable alarms in the monitor configuration, you can also mark the alarm
points on the pot. For example, if you will set a Danger over alarm for 90% of full
scale then mark the pot at 90% of the full scale stroke travel that you marked
above.
5. Interface the Rotary Pot to the camshaft so that the marks made in steps 2 and 3
correspond to the endpoints of the rotation of the rotary pot with respect to the
actual full valve stroke.
6. Connect the Rotary Pot to the I/O.
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1. Rotary Potentiometer I/O Module
2. Rotary Potentiometer (top View)
Figure 9-23: Setup for Rotary Potentiometer 3300 Backplane
1. Rotary Potentiometer I/O Module

2. Rotary Potentiometer (top View)
Figure 9-24: Setup for Rotary Potentiometer 3500 Backplane
7. After configuring and downloading the 3500 software settings for the rotary pot
valve position channel, stroke the valve and use the Adjust utility to set the voltage
endpoints that will exactly equate to 0 and 100% open or closed.
As you stroke the valve and adjust the Full Upscale and Downscale voltages, the
Scale Factor will change accordingly, based on the full stroke rotation previously
configured.
NOTE
The 3500 configuration software uses a default Scale Factor of 41 mV/degree
rotation until you adjust the Full Upscale or Full Downscale voltages while
stroking the valve.
The DC voltage output (Position measurement in the 3500 verification screen) at any
given degrees of rotation is related to the Scale Factor by the following:
Vdc(out) = V1 + (S.F. * D) where:
V1 = the voltage reading when the cam shaft is positioned at

the range endpoint where the resistance between “S” and
“CW” is maximum
(see step 2, above; approximately –17.38 Vdc),
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S.F. = Scale Factor
D = the position from the –17.38 Vdc endpoint in degrees of
rotation.
9.1.3 Test Equipment Setup - Rotary Position Transducer

The verification procedures in this section require the following test equipment.
• Single-channel power supply
• 4-1/2 digit multimeter
DANGER
High voltage present. Contact with high voltage can cause shock, burns, or
death. Do not touch exposed wires or terminals.
ADVISORY
1. Test levels will exceed alarm setpoint levels and activate alarms. This
could result in a relay contact state change.
2. Disconnecting field wiring will cause a Not OK condition.
Connect the power supplies and multimeter to the COM and SIG terminals of Channel 1
as shown in the Figure below to simulate the transducer signal. The test equipment
outputs should be floating relative to earth ground.
1. Position I/O Module

2. Power Supply
3. Multimeter
Figure 9-25: Test Equipment Setup
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9.1.4 Verification Screen Setup

1. Run the 3500 Rack Configuration Software on the test computer.
2. Choose Verification from the Utilities menu.
3. Choose the proper Slot number and Channel number.
4. Click the Verify button.
9.2 Valve Position Channel Adjustments

You can adjust the Scale Factor/Channel Sensitivity by changing the Transducer Type or
the clicking the Customize button on the Transducer Setup + Filtering screen. If you use
the Customize button, you can adjust the Scale Factor by entering a value using the
up/down arrow buttons or clicking on the Adjust button. The advantage of using the
Adjust dialog is that you can use the bar graphs to see the effect of your adjustments
on the output signals of the channel.
9.2.1 Adjusting the Channel Sensitivity with an AC LVDT

1. On the monitor options screen, select the Channel Pair Type for Valve Position and
the desired AC LVDT Position I/O then click on the Options button.
2. On the Transducer Setup + Filtering tab, select the Transducer Type and the desired
Valve Stroke Displacement or select the Customize button at the right side of the
Transducer field.
3. If you click the Customize button, a Transducer dialog is displayed.
4. Enter a value in the Channel Sensitivity box within the range specified below the
box. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll to the desired values or use the
Adjust dialog by clicking the Adjust button. The channels must be connected to an
LVDT to use the Adjust function.
5. If you use an actual transducer to set the sensitivity, loosen the LVDT or core
mounting components so that you can manually adjust the core position over the
entire valve rotation range.
6. With the LVDT set up as described in Section" Equipment Setup - AC LVDT", move
the core to the mark to cause the bar graph to move to full upscale (100% open or
closed, depending on the option you select).
7. Click the Set Upscale Voltage button to update the Upscale Volts box with the new
value. The software updates the Channel Sensitivity.
8. Move the core of the LVDT in the opposite direction to that of step 6 to the mark to
cause the bar graph to move to full downscale (0%).
9. Click the Set Downscale Voltage button to update the Downscale Volts box with
the new value. Again, the software updates the Channel Sensitivity.
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10. Return to the 3500 System Configuration screen by clicking on the OK buttons of
the successive screens. The software now adds the new Upscale/ Downscale
Voltages and channel sensitivity to the configuration for this channel.
11. Repeat steps 1-10 for all channels configured for AC LVDTs.
12. Download the new configuration to the appropriate monitor by selecting Download
from the File menu. The new setting for Upscale/Downscale Voltages and channel
sensitivity take effect when the “Download successful” message appears.
9.2.2 Adjusting the Scale Factor with a Rotary Pot

the desired Position I/O then click on the Options button.
Transducer field.
4. Enter a value in the Scale Factor box within the range specified below the box. Use
the up/down arrow buttons to scroll to the desired values or use the Adjust dialog
by clicking the Adjust button. The channels must be connected to a Rotary Pot to
use the Adjust function.
5. If you use an actual transducer to set the Scale Factor, loosen the Rotary Pot
mounting components so that you can manually adjust the Pot shaft over the entire
valve rotation range, or use a spare transducer.
6. With the Rotary Pot set up as described in Section" Equipment Setup - Rotary
Potentiometer", move the shaft to the mark to cause the bar graph to move to full
upscale (100% open or closed, depending on the option you select).
value. The software updates the Scale Factor.
8. Move the shaft of the Rotary Pot in the opposite direction to that of step 6 to the
mark to cause the bar graph to move to full downscale (0%).
the new value. Again, the software updates the Scale Factor.
Voltages and Scale Factor to the configuration for this channel.
11. Repeat steps 1-10 for all channels configured for Rotary Pots.
from the File menu. The new settings for Upscale/Downscale Voltages and Scale
Factor take effect when the “Download successful” message appears.
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9.2.3 Adjusting the Scale Factor with a Rotary Position Transducer

the desired Position I/O then click on the Options button.
Transducer field.
4. Enter a value in the Scale Factor box within the range specified below the box. Use
the up/down arrow buttons to scroll to the desired values or use the Adjust dialog
by clicking the Adjust button. The channels must be connected to a Rotary Position
Transducer to use the Adjust function.
5. If you use an actual transducer to set the Scale Factor, loosen the Rotary Position
Transducer mounting components so that you can manually adjust the shaft over
the entire valve rotation range or use a spare transducer.
6. With the Rotary Position Transducer set up as described in Section" Equipment
Setup - Rotary Position Transducer", move the core to the mark to cause the bar
graph to move to full upscale (100% open or closed, depending on the option you
select).
value. The software updates the Scale Factor.
8. Move the shaft in the opposite direction to that of step 6 to the mark to cause the
bar graph to move to full downscale (0%).
the new value. Again, the software updates the Scale Factor.
Voltages and Scale Factor to the configuration for this channel.
11. Repeat steps 1-10 for all channels configured for Rotary Position Transducers.
from the File menu. The new settings for Upscale/Downscale Voltages and Scale
Factor take effect when the “Download successful” message appears.
NOTE
If using a power supply to set the scale factor, repeat steps 1-12 setting the
upscale and downscale voltages with the power supply.
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9.3 Test Alarms

The general approach for testing alarm set points is to simulate the Valve Position
signals with a spare AC LVDT, a spare rotary potentiometer, or (for applications using a
Rotary Position Transducer) a power supply. Test the alarm levels by moving the AC
LVDT core, rotating the Rotary Pot shaft, or varying the DC voltage on the power supply
to simulate the valve movement and observing that the test computer reports the
correct results in the Verification screen. You need test only those alarm parameters
that are configured and being used.
9.3.1 Direct Alarms for AC LVDT Channel

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the channel terminals on the I/O Module.
2. Connect the test equipment as shown in Section "Test Equipment Setup - AC LVDT"
and run the software as described in Section "Verification Screen Setup."
3. Verify normal non-alarm operation by adjusting the core/extension rod to a position
that is below the Direct set point levels on the rod.
4. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the
color of the bar graph indicator for Direct is green, and the Current Value Box has
no alarm indication.
5. Test Alert/Alarm 1 by adjusting the extension rod to a position just beyond the Over
Alert/Alarm 1 set point mark on the rod.
6. Wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires and verify that the color
of the bar graph indicator for Direct changes from green to yellow.
7. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator for Direct
remains yellow.
8. Test Danger/Alarm 2 by adjusting the extension rod to a position just beyond the
Direct Over Danger/Alarm 2 set point mark on the rod.
9. Wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires and verify that the color
of the bar graph indicator for Direct changes from yellow to red.
remains red.
11. Verify alarms can be reset by adjusting the extension rod to a position below the
Over Alarm set point marks on the rod.
12. If the non-latching option is configured, observe that the color of the bar graph
indicator for Direct changes to green and that the Current Value Box contains no
indication of alarms. Press the RESET switch to reset latching alarms.
13. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, recheck the configured set points. If the
monitor still does not alarm properly or fails any other part of this test, you must
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replace the monitor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your monitor
hardware manual.
14. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the channel
terminals on the I/O Module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and the OK relay
energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
15. Repeat steps 1 through 14 for all configured Case Expansion channels with AC
LVDTs.
9.3.2 Direct Alarms for a Rotary Pot Channel

2. Connect the test equipment per Section "Test Equipment Setup - Rotary
Potentiometer" and run the software as described in Section "Verification Screen
Setup."
3. Verify normal non-alarm operation by adjusting the shaft to a position that is below
the Direct set point marks on the pot.
5. Test Alert/Alarm 1 by adjusting the shaft to a position just beyond the Direct
Alert/Alarm 1 mark on the Pot.
6. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the bar graph indicator for Direct remains yellow.
7. Test Alert/Alarm 2 by adjusting the shaft to a position just beyond the Direct
Danger/Alarm 2 mark on the Pot. Wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time
delay expires and verify that the color of the bar graph indicator for Direct changes
from yellow to red.
remains red.
9. Verify return to non-alarm condition by adjusting the shaft to a position just below
the Direct Alarm marks on the Pot. If the non-latching option is configured, observe
that the color of the bar graph indicator for Direct changes to green and that the
Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms. Press the RESET switch to reset
latching alarms.
replace the monitor. Refer to Section "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your
monitor hardware manual.
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12. Repeat steps 1 through 11 for all configured Valve Position channels using a Rotary
Pot transducer.
9.3.3 Direct Alarms for a Rotary Position Transducer Channel

2. Connect the test equipment per Section "Test Equipment Setup - Rotary Position
Transducer" and run the software as described in Section "Verification Screen
Setup."
3. Verify normal non-alarm operation by adjusting the power supply to produce a
voltage that is within the Direct set point levels on the Direct bar graph display of
the Verification screen.
5. Test Alert/Alarm 1 by adjusting the power supply voltage such that the signal just
exceeds the Direct Alert/Alarm 1 set point level. Wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the
alarm time delay expires and verify that the color of the bar graph indicator for
Direct changes from green to yellow.
6. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the bar graph indicator for Direct remains yellow.
7. Test Alert/Alarm 2 by adjusting the power supply such that the signal just exceeds
the Direct Danger/Alarm 2 set point level. Wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm
time delay expires and verify that the color of the bar graph indicator for Direct
changes from yellow to red.
remains red.
9. Verify return to non-alarm condition by adjusting the power supply voltage such
that the signal reads below the Direct Alarm set point level. If the non-latching
option is configured, observe that the color of the bar graph indicator for Direct
changes to green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms.
Press the RESET switch to reset latching alarms.
replace the monitor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your monitor
hardware manual.
12. Repeat steps 1 through 11 for all configured Valve Position channels using a Rotary
Position transducer.
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9.4 Verify Channel Values

The general approach for testing these parameters is to simulate the Valve Position
signals with a spare AC LVDT, or with a spare Rotary Potentiometer, or with a power
supply for the Rotary Position Transducer. Verify the output values by moving the spare
AC LVDT core or by rotating the spare Rotary Pot shaft or by varying the input DC
voltage to simulate the valve movement and observing that the test computer reports
the correct results in the Verification screen.
9.4.1 Direct and Position Values for an AC LVDT Channel

2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in Section "Test
Equipment Setup - AC LVDT" and run the software as described in "Verification
Setup."
3. Adjust the extension rod to the full upscale endpoint mark on the extension rod.
4. Verify that the Direct and Position bar graph displays are reading full upscale.
5. Verify that the Current Value Box is reading the configured upscale voltage ± 1% of
full-scale (full-scale = upscale volts – downscale volts).
6. If the recorder is configured, refer to Section "Verify Recorder Outputs" in your
monitor manual for steps to verify the recorder output.
7. Adjust the extension rod to the full downscale endpoint mark on the extension rod.
8. Verify that the Direct and Position bar graph displays are reading full down scale.
9. Verify that the Current Value Box is reading the configured downscale voltage ± 1%
of full-scale as described in step 5.
10. Verify the recorder output as in step 6.
11. If the reading does not meet specifications, check that the input signal is correct
and that the monitor is correctly configured. If the reading still does not meet
specifications or fails any other part of this test, you must replace the monitor. Refer
to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your monitor hardware manual.
terminals on the I/O Module.
13. Verify that the OK LED comes on and the OK relay energizes.
14. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor to reset the OK LED.
15. Repeat steps 1 through 14 for all configured channels using AC LVDTs.
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9.4.2 Direct and Position Values for a Rotary Pot Channel

2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in Section "Test
Equipment Setup - Rotary Potentiometer" and run the software as described in
"Verification Setup."
3. Adjust the shaft to the full upscale endpoint mark on the Pot.
6. If the recorder is configured, refer to Section "Verify Recorder Outputs" in your
monitor manual for steps to verify the recorder output.
7. Adjust the shaft to the full downscale endpoint mark on the pot.
of full-scale as in step 5.
11. If the reading does not meet specifications, check that the input signal is correct
and that the monitor is correctly configured. If the reading still does not meet
specifications or fails any other part of this test, you must replace the monitor. Refer
to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your monitor hardware manual.
terminals on the I/O Module.
15. Repeat steps 1 through 14 for all configured channels using a Rotary Pot
transducer.
9.4.3 Direct and Position Values for a Rotary Position Transducer Channel
2. Connect the test equipment per Section "Test Equipment Setup - Rotary Position
Transducer" and run the software as described in Section "Verification Setup."
3. Adjust the power supply voltage for the upscale voltage displayed in the verification
screen.
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6. If the recorder output is configured, refer to Section "Verify Recorder Output" in your
monitor manual.
7. Adjust the power supply voltage to the downscale voltage displayed in the
verification screen.
of full-scale as in step 5.
11. Adjust the power supply voltage for the mid-scale voltage. The mid-scale voltage is:
- | Upscale Voltage – Downscale Voltage | / 2
12. Verify that the Direct and Position bar graph displays are reading at the middle of
the graph.
13. Verify that the Current Value Box is reading the mid-scale voltage ± 1% of full-scale
as in step 5.
15. If the reading does not meet specifications, check that the input signal is correct. If
the reading still does not meet specifications you must replace the monitor. Refer to
"If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your monitor hardware manual.
16. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the PWR, COM, and SIG field wiring to
the channel terminals on the I/O Module.
19. Repeat steps 1 through 18 for all configured channels using a Rotary Position
transducer.
9.5 Test OK Limits

The general approach for testing OK Limits is to open or short the field wiring of the AC
LVDT (In addition, you can test the OK limits of the 1 in, 2 in, and 4 in AC LVDTs by
moving the extension rod/core of the transducer to cause the voltage to exceed the OK
limits) or the Rotary Potentiometer. For a Rotary Position Transducer, input a DC
voltage and adjust it above the Upper OK limit and below the Lower OK limit for testing.
This will cause a channel Not OK condition and the OK Relay to change state (de-
energize). The test computer displays the Upper and Lower OK limits in the Verification
screen.
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9.5.1 Testing OK Limits for AC LVDT Channels
Table 9-9: Default AC LVDT OK Limits

Transducer Type Upper OK Limit (Vdc) Lower OK Limit (Vdc)
±0.5 in (±13mm) -15.28 -6.72
±1 in (±25mm) -15.55 -6.46
±2 in (±50mm) -16.49 -5.51
±3 in (±76mm) -19.96 -2.05
±4 in (±101mm) -19.01 -2.99
±5 in (±127mm) -18.80 -3.20
±6 in (±152mm) -19.01 -2.99
±10 in (±254mm) -19.85 -2.15
2. Connect the test equipment as shown in Section "AC LVDT Test Equipment Setup"
and run the software as described in "Verification Screen Setup".
3. Bypass all other configured channels.
4. Repeat subsections below for in range, out of range, open wiring and shorted wiring
for all configured channels using AC LVDTs.
NOTE
If the Danger Bypass has been activated, then the BYPASS LED will be on. All
other channels in the rack must be OK or bypassed for the OK relay to be
energized.
In Range OK Test, AC LVDT

1. Verify upper OK limit by adjusting the extension rod so that the voltage goes more
negative until the OK LED just goes off. Verify that the Upper OK Limit voltage
displayed on the Verification screen is equal to or more positive than the voltage in
the Current Value box of the Verification screen.
2. Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status box reads Not OK and
that the OK Relay indicates Not OK.
3. Return to normal operation by adjusting the spare AC LVDT’s core/extension rod to
a position between the full-scale endpoint marks.
4. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED comes back
on, the OK relay energizes, and the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status box
reads OK.
5. Verify lower OK limit by adjusting the extension rod so that the voltage goes more
positive until the OK LED just goes off. Verify that the Lower OK limit voltage
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displayed on the Verification screen is equal to or less positive than the voltage
read in the Current Value box in the Verification screen.
7. Return to normal operation by adjusting the AC LVDT’s core/extension rod to a
position between the full-scale endpoint marks.
8. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the OK LED comes back on and that the OK relay
energizes. Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status section reads
OK.
9. If you cannot verify any configured OK limit, you must replace the monitor. Refer to
“If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in your monitor hardware manual.
terminals on the I/O module. Press the RESET switch and verify that the OK LED
comes on and the OK relay energizes.
11. Return the bypass switches for all configured channels back to their original
settings.
Out of Range OK Test (for ±0.5 in (±13mm), ±1 in (±25mm) or ±2 in (±50mm) AC LVDT
transducer types only)
1. Use a spare LVDT or disconnect the extension rod from the valve linkage and adjust
the extension rod to increase the voltage (less negative) until the OK LED just goes
off.
3. Verify that the Lower OK limit voltage listed in Table 3-24 and displayed on the
Verification screen is equal to or more negative than the input voltage.
4. Adjust the extension rod to decrease the voltage (more negative) until the OK LED
comes on.
5. Continue to adjust the extension rod to decrease the voltage (more negative) until
the OK LED just goes off.
7. Verify that the Upper OK limit voltage listed in the Table and displayed on the
Verification screen is equal to or more positive than the input voltage.
NOTE
For LVDT transducers other than the ±0.5 in (±13mm), ±1 in (±25mm) or ±2 in
(±50mm) transducer types, the OK limit voltages listed in the Table are for
open or shorted wiring conditions only.
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Open Wiring OK Test, AC LVDT
1. Open terminal 1 and 2 at the AC LVDT or at the I/O and verify that the OK LED goes
off.
3. Verify that the DC voltage output (Position bargraph or current value) is more
negative than the Upper OK limit voltage listed in the Table and displayed on the
Verification screen.
4. Reconnect terminal 1 and 2 and verify that the OK LED comes on.
5. Open terminal 3 or 6 at the AC LVDT or at the I/O and verify that the OK LED goes
off.
7. Verify that the DC voltage output (Position bargraph or current value) is more
positive than the Lower OK limit voltage listed in the Table and displayed on the
Verification screen.
8. Reconnect terminal 3 and 6 and verify that the OK LED comes on.
Shorted wiring OK test, AC LVDT:
1. Short terminal 1 to terminal 2 at the AC LVDT or at the I/O and verify that the OK
LED goes off.
3. Remove the short.
4. Reconnect the field wiring and adjust the extension rod position of the AC LVDT to
be in the OK range as described in "In Range OK Test, AC LVDT."
5. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor.
6. Verify that the OK LED comes back on, the OK relay energizes, and the Channel OK
State line in the Channel Status box reads OK.
7. Return the bypass switch for all configured channels to their original setting.
9.5.2 Testing OK Limits for Rotary Pots

Table 9-10: Default Rotary Potentiometer OK Limits
Transducer Upper OK Limit (Vdc) Lower OK Limit (Vdc)
Rotary Potentiometer, SF - 41 mV/mil -18.893 -4.348
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2. Connect the test equipment as shown in Section 5.1.10.1.2 and run the software as
described in Section "Test Equipment Setup - Rotary Potentiometer." Connect to
both channels.
4. Repeat all subsections below for in range, out of range, and open wiring for all
configured channels using a Rotary Pot.
In Range OK Test, Rotary Pot
1. Adjust the shaft to a position between the full-scale endpoint marks on the pot.
Verify that the Position bar graph display in the Verification screen reads within the
OK Limits for the Rotary Pot.
2. Verify that the OK relay on the System Monitor indicates OK (energized). See the
3500/20, 3500/22 or 3500/23E Operation and Maintenance Manual.
3. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the monitor OK LED is on and that the Channel
OK State line in the Channel Status section of the Verification screen reads OK.
Out of Range OK Test, Rotary Pot
1. Use a spare pot or disconnect the primary pot from the valve linkage and adjust the
pot shaft to a position outside the full-scale endpoint marks until the OK LED just
goes off.
that the OK Relay indicates Not OK. The Lower OK limit voltage is equal to or more
negative than the input voltage and the Upper OK limit voltage is equal to or more
positive than the input voltage listed in Table 3-26 and displayed on the Verification
screen.
Open Wiring OK Test, Rotary Pot
1. Open CW or CCW of the field wiring and verify that the OK LED goes off.
that the OK Relay indicates Not OK. The Lower OK limit voltage listed in the Table
and displayed on the Verification screen is equal to or more negative than the input
voltage.
3. Open “S” of the field wiring and verify that the OK LED goes off.
that the OK Relay indicates Not OK. The Upper OK limit voltage listed in the Table
and displayed on the Verification screen is equal to or more positive than the input
voltage.
5. Reconnect the field wiring and adjust the Pot as in the Section "In Range OK Test,
Rotary Pot."
6. Press the RESET switch.
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9.5.3 Testing OK Limits for a Rotary Position Transducer Channel

Table 9-11: Rotary Position Transducer OK Limits
Transducer Upper OK Limit Lower OK Limit
(Vdc) (Vdc)
2. Connect the test equipment as shown in Section "Test Equipment Setup - Rotary
Position Transducer" and run the software as described in Section "Verification
Screen Setup." Connect to both channels.
4. Repeat all subsections below for in range, out of range, open wiring and shorted
wiring for all configured channels using a Rotary Position Transducer.
In Range OK Test, Rotary Position Transducer
1. With the input voltage set to approximately the mid-scale voltage, press the RESET
switch on the System Monitor.
2. Verify that the OK LED comes on, the OK relay energizes, and the Channel OK State
line in the Channel Status box reads OK.
Out of Range Test, Rotary Position Transducer
1. Increase the input power supply voltage (more negative) until the OK LED just goes
off (upper limit).
3. Verify that the Upper OK limit voltage displayed on the Verification screen is equal
to or more positive than the input voltage.
4. Decrease the input voltage (less negative) to approximately the mid-scale voltage.
5. Press the RESET switch.
7. Gradually decrease the input voltage (less negative) until the OK LED just goes off
(lower limit).
9. Verify that the Lower OK limit voltage displayed on the Verification screen is equal
to or more negative than the input voltage.
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10. If you cannot verify any configured OK limit, you must replace the monitor. Refer to
“If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in your monitor hardware manual.
Open Wiring OK Test, Rotary Position Transducer
1. Reconnect the field wiring to the channel terminals on the I/O Module.
4. Open the probe or extension cable on the transducer or the PWR, COM or SIG wires
on the I/O module.
Shorted Wiring OK Test, Rotary Position Transducer
1. Short the probe or extension cable on the transducer or the PWR or SIG wires on
the I/O module to COM.
4. Reconnect the field wiring and adjust the Rotary Position Transducer as in Section
"In Range OK Test, Rotary Position Transducer."
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Valve Position Measurements

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3500/23E System Monitor Manual (part number 287545-01)

1. 3500 ENCORE Compatibility

3. ENCORE Valve Position Screen Displays

Figure 3-1: Valve Position Screens

3.1 Display Components

Figure 3-2: Components Description

Figure 4-3: Measuring Linear Displacement with an LVDT

or by using a rotary position transducer to measure the rotation of a valve cam

Figure 4-4: Measuring Angular Displacement with a Rotary Position Transducer

5. AC - LVDT Configuration Options

5.1 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab

Figure 5-5: Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab Dialog

5.1.1 Reference Information

5.1.2 Transducer Type

Type Total Range AC LVDT with Housing AC LVDT Only

5.1.3 Customize Button, AC LVDT

Figure 5-6: AC LVDT Transducer Configuration Screen

5.1.3.1 Adjust Button

Note: +/- 25% tolerance on Sensitivity

Table 5-3: Default AC LVDT OK Limits

5.1.4 Valve Stroke Displacement

5.2 Variables + Alarms Tab

Figure 5-7: Variables + Alarms Configuration Dialog

5.2.1 Direct Full-scale Range

5.2.3 Clamp Value

5.2.4.1 Alert Delay

5.2.4.2 Danger Delay

5.2.4.3 100 ms Option

5.2.5 Alarm Mode

5.2.7 Not OK Channel Defeat

5.2.8 Recorder Output

5.2.8.1 Two mA Clamp

6. Rotary Potentiometer Configuration

6.1 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab

Figure 6-8: Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab Dialog

6.1.1 Reference Information

6.1.2 Transducer Type

Transducer Transducer with housing Transducer Only

Figure 6-9: Rotary Potentiometer Transducer Configuration Screen

6.1.3.1 Adjust Button

Figure 6-10: Adjust Scale FactorDialog

Table 6-4: Default Rotary Potentiometer OK Limits

6.1.4 Valve Stroke Displacement

6.2 Variables + Alarms Tab

Figure 6-11: Variables + Alarms Configuration Dialog

6.2.1 Direct Full-scale Range

6.2.3 Clamp Value

6.2.4.1 Alert Delay

6.2.4.2 Danger Delay

6.2.4.3 100 ms Option

6.2.5 Alarm Mode

6.2.7 Not OK Channel Defeat