GE Masoneilan SVI FF Operator's manual

GE Oil & Gas
Masoneilan* SVI* FF Digital Positioner
Quick Start Guide
(Rev. D)
GE Data Classification: Public

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About this Guide
This instruction manual applies to the following instruments and approved software:
SVI FF
with Firmware version 1.0.0.1 or higher
with ValVue* version 3.0
with handheld communicator with DD published for SVI FF
All information contained herein is believed to be accurate at the time of publication and is subject to
change without notice.
The information contained in this manual, in whole or part, shall not be transcribed or copied without GE Oil
& Gas’ written permission.
In no case does this manual guarantee the merchantability of the positioner or the software or its adapt-
ability to a specific client needs.
Please report any errors or questions about the information in this manual to your local supplier or visit
www.geoilandgas.com/valves.
DISCLAIMER
THESE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDE THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR WITH IMPORTANT PROJECT-SPECIFIC REF-
ERENCE INFORMATION IN ADDITION TO THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR’S NORMAL OPERATION AND MAIN-
TENANCE PROCEDURES. SINCE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHIES VARY, GE (GENERAL
ELECTRIC COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES) DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO DICTATE SPECIFIC
PROCEDURES, BUT TO PROVIDE BASIC LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS CREATED BY THE TYPE OF
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSUME THAT OPERATORS ALREADY HAVE A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE OPERATION OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS. THEREFORE, THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE INTERPRETED AND
APPLIED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE AT THE SITE AND
THE PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION OF OTHER EQUIPMENT AT THE SITE.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT PURPORT TO COVER ALL DETAILS OR VARIATIONS IN EQUIPMENT NOR TO
PROVIDE FOR EVERY POSSIBLE CONTINGENCY TO BE MET IN CONNECTION WITH INSTALLATION, OPERA-
TION OR MAINTENANCE. SHOULD FURTHER INFORMATION BE DESIRED OR SHOULD PARTICULAR PROB-
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NANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED. THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN
PART NOR SHALL ITS CONTENTS BE DISCLOSED TO ANY THIRD PARTY WITHOUT THE WRITTEN
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Copyright
Copyright 2017 by GE Oil & Gas. All rights reserved. PN 720023977-888-0000 Rev. D.

Document Changes
Version/Date Changes
B/12-14 Updated headers and footers.
Made a few changes to Quick Start section
Changed ES-776 to Rev J.
C/02-15 Changed ES-776 to Rev. K and to Declaration of
Conformity
D/03-17 Changed ES-776 to Rev. L.
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Safety Information
Safety Symbols
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided could result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided could result in instrument or property damage, or
data loss.
Indicates important facts and conditions.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
1. SVI FF Quick Start

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SVI FF Product Safety
The SVI FF digital valve positioner is intended for use with industrial compressed air or, natural
gas systems only.
Ensure that an adequate pressure relief provision is installed when the application of system
supply pressure could cause peripheral equipment to malfunction. Installation must be in accor-
dance with local and national compressed air and instrumentation codes.
General installation, maintenance or replacement
Products must be installed in compliance with all local and national codes
and standards by qualified personnel using safe site work practices.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used per safe site work
practices.
Ensure proper use of fall protection when working at heights, per safe site
work practices. Use appropriate safety equipment and practices to prevent
the dropping of tools or equipment during installation.
Under normal operation, compressed supply gas is vented from the SVI FF to
the surrounding area, and may require additional precautions or specialized
installations.
Intrinsically Safe Installation
Products certified as explosion proof or flame proof equipment or for use in intrinsically safe in-
stallations MUST BE:
Installed, put into service, used and maintained in compliance with national
and local regulations and in accordance with the recommendations
contained in the relevant standards concerning potentially explosive
atmospheres.
Used only in situations that comply with the certification conditions shown
in this document and after verification of their compatibility with the zone of
intended use and the permitted maximum ambient temperature.
Installed, put into service and maintained by qualified and competent
professionals who have undergone suitable training for instrumentation
used in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres.
Installations using natural gas are Zone 0 or Div 1
installations.
NOTE

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WARNING Before using these products with fluids/compressed gases other
than air or for non-industrial applications, consult the factory. This
product is not intended for use in life support systems.
WARNING Under certain operating conditions, the use of damaged
instruments could cause a degradation of the performance of the
system which may lead to personal injury or death.
Installation in poorly ventilated confined areas, with any potential
of gases other than oxygen being present, can lead to a risk of
personnel asphyxiation.
Use only genuine replacement parts which are provided by the manufacturer, to guarantee that
the products comply with the essential safety requirements of the European Directives.
Changes to specifications, structure, and components used may not lead to the revision of this
manual unless such changes affect the function and performance of the product.
Product Numbering
See the ES document in “ES-776 and Declaration of Conformity” on page 17.

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Installation and Set Up
The steps necessary to complete the SVI FF installation and software setup are outlined in
Table 1.
Table 1: SVI FF Installation Steps
Step No. Procedure
1Attach mounting bracket to the actuator.
2Install the SVI FF magnetic assembly (rotary valves only).
3Assemble the SVI FF on the bracket that is mounted to the valve actuator.
4Connect the pneumatic tubing to the SVI FF.
5Connect the air supply to the SVI FF.
6Connect the positioner to the H1 segment by installing the SVI FF wiring.
7Configure/calibrate using ValVue, the SVI FF DTM or a handheld using the
DD. See“Example Configuration” on page 13 for a general example.
WARNING Failure to adhere to the requirements listed may cause loss of life
and property.
Before installing, using, or carrying out any maintenance tasks
associated with this instrument, READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.

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Pushbuttons and Local Display
Pushbuttons
The local pushbuttons are located behind a hinged cover, directly below the display window. To
open the cover loosen the screw and swing the cover down. Always re-fasten the cover after use
to protect the pushbuttons from environmental contamination.
The three pushbuttons perform the following functions:
Left Button - Marked with *,permits you to select or accept the value or
parameter option currently displayed.
Middle Button - Marked –,permits you to move back through the menu
structure to the previous item in the menu or decrement the value currently
shown in the digital display. When used to decrease a displayed value,
holding the button down causes the value to decrease at a faster rate.
Right Button - Marked +, permits you to move forward through the menu
structure to the next item in the menu, or to increment the value currently
shown in the digital display. When used to increase a displayed value,
holding this button down causes the value to increase at a faster rate.
CAUTION The display is limited to values between 0 and 100. Therefore, the
display may show a value for the actual setpoint that is not valid if
the setpoint is above 100 or below 0.
NOTE When an exclamation point (!) appears in the SVI FF display
window, it indicates that there is instrument status available.

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Mounting the SVI FF on Rotary Valves
Travel Sensor Alignment
Table 2 shows the general guidelines for travel sensor alignment. Review the table prior to in-
stalling the SVI FF on a rotary valve actuator for proper alignment of the magnet. Alignment is
required for proper Hall sensor operation.
Table 2: Travel Sensor Alignment
Rotary
Mounting
System
Stroke Direction Magnet
Orientation
Valve
Position
Sensor Counts
(TB: RAW_POSITION)
Rotary <60° Rotation
Clockwise or counter-
clockwise rotation
(0°)
Closed (0%) 0 +/- 1000
>60° Rotation
Clockwise with increas-
ing setpoint
(-45°)
Full Open
or
Full Closed
-8000 +/- 1500
or
+8000 +/- 1500
>60° Rotation
Counter Clockwise rota-
tion with increasing set-
point
(+45°)
Full Open
or
Full Closed
-8000 +/- 1500
or
+8000 +/- 1500
General Rule for
other configura-
tions
Any amount of rotation
Clockwise or counter-
clockwise
(0°)
50% Travel
(Mid-Stroke)
0 +/- 1000

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Mounting the SVI FF on Reciprocating Valves
Table 3: Reciprocating Valve Mounting Hole and Turnbuckle Length
Actuator Size
Masoneilan
Stroke Mounting
Hole
Lever Hole Turnbuckle
Length
6 and 10 0.5 - 0.8"
(12.7 - 20.32 mm)
A A 1.25"
(31.75 mm)
10 0.5 - 0.8"
(12.7 - 20.32 mm)
A A 1.25"
(31.75 mm)
10 >0.8 – 1.5"
(20.32 - 41.5 mm)
B B 1.25"
(31.75 mm)
16 0.5 - 0.8"
(12.7 - 20.32 mm)
B A 2.90"
(73.66 mm)
16 >0.8 – 1.5"
(20.32 - 41.5 mm)
C B 2.90"
(73.66 mm)
16 >1.5 – 2.5"
(41.5 - 63.5 mm)
D C 2.90"
(73.66 mm)
23 0.5 - 0.8"
(12.7 - 20.32 mm)
B A 5.25"
(133.35 mm)
23 >0.8 – 1.5"
(20.32 - 41.5 mm)
C B 5.25"
(133.35 mm)
23 >1.5 – 2.5"
(41.5 - 63.5 mm)
D C 5.25"
(133.35 mm)

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Wiring the SVI FF
Figure 1 Connections to Electronics Module (via Terminal Board)
Display
Remote
I/P Connector
Position
Sensor
Configuration Lock
Jumper
9 - 32 V
Foundation*
Discrete Out
Input
Discrete
Shield
(on FF unit
Input Signal
(polarity independent)
Input
Fieldbus
housing)
AI PV 1-5 VDC
(Not used in this release)

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FF Environment Minimum Settings
The general steps necessary to complete the SVI FF configuration and software setup are out-
lined in Figure 2.
Step 4: Enter a Device
Address and Device Tag.
Step 2: Set Control Tuning by
choosing Single or Double Acting and
setting tuning type. Autotune is
recommended, Custom requires
entering your values.
Step 1: Set Air Action.
Step 3: Set Characterization Type. Custom requires
entering your values.
Step 5: Run Find Stops and then run Autotune.
Figure 2 Quick Start Configuration
Example Configuration
Step 1: Install the Positioner on the Valve
See “Installation and Set Up” on page 8.

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Step 2: Set Tag and Address
Using NI Configurator:
1. Import DD/CFF files.
2. Right-click on the device, select Set Tag, follow the prompts to enter a Tag.
3. Click Set.
4. Right-click on the device, select Set Address, follow the prompts to enter an
Address.
5. Click Set.
Do not navigate to the NI DD folder and copy the
DD file onto itself.
Do not deactivate the Set to OOS mode checkbox.
The block must be in OOS to change the Tag.
If the device is at the temporary address range (248
(0xF8)- 251 (OxFB)), you must set the address
outside of that range.
Do not deactivate the Set to OOS mode checkbox.
The block must be in OOS to change the Address.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION

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Step 3: Basic Configuration
This section serves as an example where the AO block and TB block are configured. However,
there are a number of combinations that can be configured. This discussion is valid if the posi-
tioner is controlled by the AO block.
1. For the Transducer block set:
ACTUATOR_3.ACT_FAIL_ACTION_1 = either 1. Valve Closed (most common) or
2. Valve Open
ACCESSORY.REMOTE_SENSOR = 0, if remote sensor is not in use (internal
Hall sensor is used)
ACTIVATE_CONTROL_SET to one of:
0: Activate Custom
Control Set
(required for Auto-
tune as well - most
common)
1: Activate Control
Set 1 (Slowest)
2: Activate Control
Set 2
3: Activate Control
Set 3
4: Activate Control
Set 4
5: Activate Control
Set 5 (Fastest)
6: Activate Control
Set 6 (Double Acting
- Slow)
7: Activate Control
Set 7 (Double
Acting- Fast)
CHAR_SELECTION.TYPE to one of:
0. Linear (most
common)
1. Equal Percent-
age (30:1)
2. Equal Percent-
age (50:1)
3. Quick Open
(reversal from Equal
Percentage (50:1))
4. Custom 5. Camflex
Percentage
See Transducer Block Parameters in the SVI FF instruction manual for further
settings.
2. For the AO block review/set as below:
PV_SCALE.UNIT
INDEX = %
XD_SCALE.UNIT
INDEX = %
CHANNEL = Position
SHED_OPT =
NORMAL SHED
NORMAL RETURN

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Step 4: Run Find Stops METHOD
Use a configuration tool (DD, SVI FF local pushbuttons or software) to run METHOD.
Step 5: Run Auto Tune METHOD
Use a configuration tool (DD, SVI FF local pushbuttons or software) to run METHOD.
Downloads
To download the complete user manual, DD, SVI FF Advanced DTM and the ValVue Suite trial pro-
gram, visit: https://www.geoilandgas.com/file-download-search.

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Rev
Description
Date
Written by
L. Lu
Jun. 10, 2013
A
Initial Release
ECO-14740
Jun. 10, 2013
Approved
by
R. Belmarsh
Jun. 10, 2013
B
ECO-15557
Aug. 23, 2013
C
ADR-003891
Sept, 24, 2013
ES-776
Rev K
D
ADR-003896
Oct. 1, 2013
E
ADR-003908
Nov 6, 2013
F
ADR-003913
Jan 8, 2014
G
ADR-003926
Feb 24, 2014
H
ADR-003933
May 6, 2014
J
ADR-003987
Dec 16, 2014
K
ADR-004000
Jan 16, 2014
L
PDR ECO-
0026891
Oct 28, 2016
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Copyright 2016. This document and all information herein is the property of Dresser Inc.
ES-776
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING Masoneilan SVI FF
POSITIONER IN AREAS WHERE THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR
EXPLOSIVE GAS ATMOSPHERE OR FLAMMABLE DUST
2. ES-776

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Copyright 2016. This document and all information herein is the property of Dresser Inc.
Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 3
2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 4
3 MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SVI FF POSITIONER .............................................. 5
4 FLAMEPROOF AND DUST IGNITION PROOF REQUIREMENTS ...................................... 6
General .............................................................................................................. 6 4.1
Cable Glands ..................................................................................................... 6 4.2
Natural gas......................................................................................................... 6 4.3
Bolting ................................................................................................................ 6 4.4
Carbon Disulphide Exclusion ............................................................................. 6 4.5
Label Cleaning ................................................................................................... 6 4.6
Dust Environment............................................................................................... 6 4.7
5 INTRINSICALLY SAFE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 7
Div 2................................................................................................................... 7 5.1
Category II 1 (Zone 0) ........................................................................................ 7 5.2
Category II 1 (Zone 0) ........................................................................................ 7 5.3
Internal pollution degree 2 and overvoltage category III..................................... 7 5.4
6 DESCRIPTION OF FLAMEPROOF AND INTRINSICALLY SAFE MARKINGS ....................... 8
7 INTRINSICALLY SAFE INSTALLATION WIRING REQUIREMENTS ................................. 10
8 NOTES FOR INTRINSICALLY SAFE INSTALLATION ..................................................... 11
HAZARDOUS LOCATION ............................................................................... 11 8.1
FIELD WIRING................................................................................................. 11 8.2
Foundation Fieldbus IN (+) and (-) Terminals .................................................. 11 8.3
PV 1-5VDC (+) and (-) Terminals..................................................................... 12 8.4
SW (+) and (-) Terminals.................................................................................. 12 8.5
REMOTE (1) and (2) and (3) Terminals ........................................................... 12 8.6
Digital In Terminals .......................................................................................... 12 8.7
Entity Requirement........................................................................................... 13 8.8
Use in dust atmosphere ................................................................................... 13 8.9
9 REPAIR.................................................................................................................... 13
Main Cover....................................................................................................... 14 9.1
I/P..................................................................................................................... 14 9.2
Relay................................................................................................................ 14 9.3
Electronics........................................................................................................ 14 9.4
Pneumatic Cover.............................................................................................. 14 9.5

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ES-776 Rev L
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Copyright 2016. This document and all information herein is the property of Dresser Inc.
1 INTRODUCTION
This manual covers the requirements for safe installation, repair, and operation of the SVI FF
positioner as it relates to operation in areas where there is a potential for explosive
atmosphere or flammable dust. Adherence to these requirements assures that the SVI FF
positioner will not cause ignition of the surrounding atmosphere. Hazards related to control
of the process are beyond the scope of this manual.
For mounting instructions on specific valves refer to the mounting instructions supplied with
the mounting kit. Mounting does not affect the suitability of the SVI FF positioner for use in a
potentially hazardous environment.
For language translation assistance contact your local representative or email
[email protected].
Pour la langue de traduction aide, contactez votre représentant local ou envoyez un e-mail
[email protected].
The SVI FF positioner is manufactured by:
Dresser Inc.
12970 Normandy Blvd.
Jacksonville FL – 32221 – USA

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2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Installation and maintenance must be performed only by qualified personnel. Area
Classification, Protection Type, Temperature Class, Gas Group, and Ingress protection must
conform to the data indicated on the label.
Wiring and conduit must conform to all local and national codes governing the installation.
Wiring must be rated for at least 10ºC above the highest expected ambient temperature.
Approved wire seals against ingress of water and dust are required and the NPT fittings
must be sealed with tape or thread sealant in order to meet the highest level of ingress
protection.
Where the protection type depends on wiring glands, the glands must be certified for the
type of protection required.
The metal housing is a die-casting alloy which is predominately aluminum. “X” Marking is on
label.
Before powering the SVI FF positioner:
Verify that the pneumatic and electronic cover screws are tightened. This is
important to maintain the ingress protection level and the integrity of the flameproof
enclosure.
If the Installation is Intrinsically safe, then check that the proper barriers are installed
and the field wiring meets local and national codes for an IS installation. Never install
a device, which was previously installed without an intrinsically safe barrier, in an
intrinsically safe system.
If the pneumatic system is powered by a combustible gas then the installation must
be treated as Zone 0 or DIV I.
In non-incendive installation, check to ensure all electrical connections are made to
approved circuits which meet local and jurisdictional installation codes.
Verify that the markings on the label are consistent with the application.
Verify that the air supply pressure can not exceed the marking on the respective label.
!WARNING!
Failure to adhere to the requirements
listed in this manual may cause loss
of life and property.