Technical Specifications

ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP
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Companion Device Display Frame
The Companion Device frame (Figure 39) displays and updates real time values for
transducer block mode, target position, and valve position. Use it to observe summary
information from a second positioner connected in the same segment as the selected
device.
To select a companion device:
1. Choose a focus device selected and viewed in the Selected Device frame.
2. Select View > Companion Device > Select or right-click a non-selected device to
access the Select/Deselect as Companion dialog box. The companion device must be
an FVP valve positioner connected to the same segment as the selected device.
Fields
Tag The physical device tag of the selected companion device.
TRANSDUCER
BLOCK (TB) Mode
The actual mode of Transducer Block (TB) of the selected com-
panion device.
Target Position The target valve position of the selected companion device.
Actual Position The actual valve position of the selected companion device.
Figure 39 Companion Device