Data Sheet

Performance Diagnostics provide on‐line/in‐service
predictive diagnostics to identify faults and list possible
causes and recommended corrective actions for each fault
ValveLink Software
D102227X012
Product Bulletin
62.1:ValveLink Software
October 2012
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Provide Real‐Time Notification of Current and Potential
Valve and Instrument Problems using Performance
Diagnostics
Performance Diagnostics
enables the use of
diagnostics while the valve is
in‐service and operating.
Tests can be performed to
identify problems with the
entire control valve
assembly, such as:
H Red/Yellow/Green condition
indicator - provides a quick
visual indication of the
following:
G the physical condition of
the FIELDVUE instrument
I/P and relay components
G instrument air supply pressure
and volume
G relay adjustment on double acting
piston actuators
G the total air received and used by
the instrument, and
G why a valve assembly is deviating
from the set point
H PD One Button is a sweep of the above tests.
When the sweep is complete, ValveLink software
will show any errors, possible causes, and
recommended actions to resolve the error(s).
H Friction and Deadband Trending
Performance Diagnostics are available upon user
request or may be scheduled to automatically run
on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.