GE SVI II AP-2 User manual

Masoneilan*Products
SVI* II AP Digital Positioner
GE Oil & Gas
Quick Start Guide
(Rev. L)
*
QS2002-1
12/10 - Rev H

About this Guide
This Quick Start Guide applies to the following instruments and supported
software:
SVI II AP and SVI II AP / AD
with Firmware version 3.1.1, 3.1.3, 3.2.1 and 4.1.1
with ValVue suite version 2.40.0 or greater (including PRM Plug-In &
AMS SNAP-ON)
with DTM version 1.01.0 or greater
with a handheld communicator with DD published for SVI II AP
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
The information contained in this manual, in whole or part, shall not be transcribed
or copied without GE’s written permission.
In no case does this manual guarantee the merchantability of the positioner or the
software or its adaptability to a specific client needs.
Please report any errors or questions about the information in this manual to your
local supplier or visit www.ge-energy.com/valves.
Copyright
All software is the intellectual property of GE Oil & Gas. The complete design and
manufacture is the intellectual property of GE Oil & Gas.
Masoneilan*, FVP*, SVI*, and ValVue*are registered trademarks of GE Oil &
Gas. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. All
information contained herein is believed to be accurate at the time of publication
and is subject to change without notice.
Copyright 2012 by GE Oil & Gas. All rights reserved.
PN 055201-167 REV L

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Contents
Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................7
Safety Information ................................................................................7
SVI II AP Product Safety...................................................................................8
Introduction .......................................................................................................11
Installation and Set Up .........................................................................11
Using the Quick Start Guide..............................................................................13
Single Acting Positioner ....................................................................................14
Double Acting Positioner...................................................................................15
Pushbuttons and Local Display..........................................................................16
Pushbuttons ...............................................................................................................16
ValVue Software................................................................................................20
ValVue Lite ...............................................................................................................20
System Requirements ................................................................................................20
ValVue Full Trial Version ........................................................................................20
Mounting the SVI II AP.....................................................................................21
Necessary Precautions ...............................................................................................21
Mounting the SVI II AP on Rotary Valves ...............................................................22
Travel Sensor Alignment ..........................................................................................24
Mounting the SVI II AP on Reciprocating Valves ...................................................25
Checking the Magnet ................................................................................................29
Installing the SVI II AP for Double- Acting Operation.....................................30
Installing the SVI II AP Remote Position Sensor..............................................33
Remote Position Sensor Mounting Instructions ........................................................34
Configuring the SVI II AP for Remote Position Sensing .........................................37
Connecting the Tubing and Air Supply .............................................................39
Connecting the Air Supply ........................................................................................40
Wiring the SVI II AP .........................................................................................41
Connecting to the Control Loop ................................................................................41
Wiring Guidelines .....................................................................................................41
SVI II AP Setups .......................................................................................................42
Grounding Practices ..................................................................................................43
Compliance Voltage in Single Drop Current Mode ..................................................43

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Verify Wiring and Connections ................................................................................43
Overview .......................................................................................................... 45
Check Out Procedures....................................................................................... 45
Actuator, Linkages, or Rotary Adapter .....................................................................45
Check Out,
Configuration and Calibration ............................................................45
Verify Mounting and Linkage Adjustment ...............................................................46
Checking the Magnet .................................................................................................46
Checking the Air Supply ...........................................................................................48
Checking the Electronic Module Connections ..........................................................48
Operational Checkout........................................................................................ 50
Connecting to the Current Source .............................................................................50
Powering Up the SVI II AP .......................................................................................50
Configuration..................................................................................................... 52
Configuration with Pushbuttons ................................................................................52
Viewing Status Messages ..........................................................................................54
VIEW DATA Settings ...............................................................................................54
Calibration......................................................................................................... 55
Check-out with a HART Handheld Communicator ..................................................59
SVI II AP Maintenance..................................................................................... 61
Repair ........................................................................................................................61
Tools Needed for Cover Replacement ......................................................................61
Maintenance ..........................................................................................61
Display Cover Removal and Installation ...................................................................62
Physical and Operational Specifications........................................................... 65
Specifications and
References ..............................................................................................65
Hazardous Location Installation........................................................................ 72
Spare Parts......................................................................................................... 90

Document Changes
Version/Date Writer Changes
H/12-2010 Don Grefe’ ChangesES-699doc to RevN.
See Appendix A
J/3-11 Don Grefe’ Changes ES-699 doc to Rev P.
See Appendix A
K/12-2011 Don Grefe’ Added description and proce-
duresrelevanttointroductionof
the high throughput version.
ES-699 updated.
L/10-2012 Don Grefe’ Changed the specifications to
reflect single acting supply
pressure of up to 100 and dou-
ble-acting up to 150 psi.
Entered edits from Sandro
Espositoand StephaneLeledly.
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This section provides safety information and defines the documentation symbols.
Safety Symbols
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which if not avoided could result in serious injury
or death.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which if not avoided could result in instrument or
property damage, or data loss.
NOTE Indicates important facts and conditions.
Safety Information

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SVI II AP Product Safety
The SVI II AP digital valve positioner is intended for use with industrial
compressed air or, natural gas systems only.
NOTE Installations using natural gas are Zone 0 or Div 1
installations.
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 accordance 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
II AP 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 installations 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.

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Safety Information SVI II AP Product Safety
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.
Under certain operating conditions the SVI II AP High Flow
unit can produce noise levels greater than 85 dBA. Perform
proper site monitoring and testing to verify the need for
engineering or administrative controls to eliminate or reduce
hazardous noise levels.
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.

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Introduction
The SVI II AP provides for reliable operations of control valves with utmost
simplicity in setup and commissioning. It is uniquely equipped with a non-contact
travel sensor allowing for accurate positioning and maintenance free operations.
The pneumatic train of the SVI II AP is a dual-stage amplification system with
stainless steel wetted parts for durability. Intrinsically Safe, Flameproof and
Explosion proof designs are offered as standard. The High Flow version is
capable of 2.2 Cv air throughput. Some of the SVI II AP options include marine
grade construction, local indicating LCD with push buttons for local calibration,
position transmitter, discrete outputs, double-acting (not available for the High
Flow version) and a remote mount position-sensing mechanism. Using Hart eDDL
and FDT-DTM technologies, the Masoneilan SVI II AP digital valve positioner
provides interoperability with leading control systems suppliers.
Figure 1 SVI II AP
Installation and
Set Up

SVI II AP Cover SVI II AP Assembled
Electronics
Module
Pneumatic Train and
Cover (I/P Module, Relay)
Manifold
Pneumatic Relay
I/P
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Figure 2 SVI II AP Components
SVI II AP Cover
Electronics
Module
Cover
Relay
I/P Manifold
(I/P Module)
Figure 3 SVI II AP High Flow Components

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Using the Quick Start Guide
The SVI II AP Quick Start Guide is intended to help an experienced field engineer
install, setup, and calibrate an SVI II AP in an efficient manner. This document
provides basic installation and setup instructions and is not intended to replace
the in-depth information contained in the SVI II AP Instruction Manual. If you
experience problems that are not documented in this guide refer to the SVI II AP
Instruction Manual, call your local representative, or go to www.ge-energy.com/
valves. Sales offices are listed on the last page of this document
The steps necessary to complete the SVI II AP installation and software setup are
outlined in Table 1.
Table 1 SVI II AP Installation Steps
Step No. Procedure Reference
1 Attach mounting bracket to the
actuator. See page 21 for rotary valve
and reciprocating valve
instructions.
2 Install the SVI II AP magnetic
assembly (rotary valves only). See page 21 for instructions.
3Assemble the SVI II AP on the
bracket that is mounted to the valve
actuator.
See page 21 for rotary valve
and reciprocating valve
instructions.
4Install the Remote Position Sensor,
if necessary. See page 33 for instructions.
5 Connect the pneumatic tubing to
the SVI II AP. See page 39 for instructions.
6 Connect the air supply to the SVI II
AP. See page 40 for instructions.
7Connect the positioner to the HART
Control Loop segment by installing
the SVI II AP wiring.
See page 41 for instructions.
8Configure/calibrate using ValVue. See page 52 and page 55 for
instructions
Configure/calibrate using a HART
Hand Held Communicator See page 59 for instructions.

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WARNING Failure to adhere to the requirements listed in this manual
may cause loss of life and property.
Before installing, using, or carrying out any maintenance
tasks associated with this instrument, READ THE
INSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY.Referto“HazardousLocation
Installation” on page A-72 of this guide for detailed
instructions.
Single Acting Positioner
The supply and output connections for the SVI II AP, located on bottom of the
pneumatic block, are tapped 1⁄4" NPT. The output port 1 is toward the front while
the supply is toward the back. Two pressure gauges, output on top, supply port on
bottom, are located on the front of the pneumatic block.
The supply and output connections for the SVI II AP High Flow (Figure 5 on
page 15), located on bottom and leftside of the pneumatic block, are tapped 1⁄2"
NPT.
Maximum allowable air supply pressure to the SVI II AP varies according to
actuator, valve size, and valve type. Refer to the serial plate of the valve to know
the specified supply pressure; it must never be less than the maximum spring
pressure +5 psi.
Output
Supply
Figure 4 Air Ports on Single Acting Positioner

Output
Supply
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Installation and Set Up Double Acting Positioner
Figure 5 SVI II AP High Flow Air Ports on Single Acting Positioner
Double Acting Positioner
Connect Output 1, labeled(I) to the inlet port of the actuator and Output 2,
labeled (II) to the opposing actuator port (see Figure 6).
Output I
Supply Output II
Figure 6 Air Ports on Double Acting Positioner

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Pushbuttons and Local Display
This section covers the optional local interface consisting of the LCD
alphanumeric display and pushbuttons. Operation of the SVI II AP Digital Valve
Positioner as a local device is controlled through the optional device-mounted
pushbuttons and digital display, shown in Figure 7 on page 17. Using the display
you can read the input signal, valve position, and actuator pressure. The display
sequences from one variable to the next every 1.5 seconds.
Using the pushbuttons you can exit from operating mode at any time and step
through a menu structure to perform a wide range of manual operation,
calibration, configuration, and monitoring functions that are described later in this
section. ValVue is used to perform all diagnostics functions. The pushbuttons do
not support diagnostics functions.
The SVI II AP has two operational modes: Normal Operating Mode and Manual
Mode and two setup modes, Configuration and Calibration. The SVI II AP also
has two modes for handling of faults and power-up: Reset and Failsafe. When
commissioning or checking a control valve with SVI II AP fully installed the
following steps are recommended:
Change mode to Manual mode
Examine and adjust all CONFIGuration items
Enter Calibration mode
Run STOPS to automatically calibrate stroke
Run autoTUNE to set dynamic response
Examine the device STATUS
Introduce manual set point changes to verify dynamic performance
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.

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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.
NOTE When an exclamation point (!) appears in the SVI II AP
display window, it indicates that there is instrument status
available.
*+
-
(Select) (Forward)
(Back)
Figure 7 SVI II AP Display Pushbuttons

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Pushbutton Locks and Configuration-Lock Jumper
Before performing any of these functions with the local display you must first
ensure that the pushbuttons are placed in the unlocked mode using ValVue Lite.
The positioner is provided in the unlocked mode. See ValVue documentation for
more details.
The SVI II AP offers several levels of accessibility. It may be desirable, after initial
setup, to lock the pushbuttons so that the SVI II AP parameters cannot be
inadvertently changed by the buttons. Several levels of pushbutton locks are
provided.
Table 2 Pushbutton Lock Security Level
Level Access
Security Level 3 Allow Local Buttons: Buttons on the SVI II AP are fully enabled.
Security Level 2 Lock Out Local Calibration and Configuration: Use the buttons to perform
operations in normal operating mode and manual mode. Do not go to
configure or calibrate mode.
Security Level 1 Lock Out Local Manual: Examine variables in normal operating mode but
do not put the valve in manual operating mode. Access to calibrate or
configure modes is not available.
Security Level 0 Lock Out All Buttons: The buttons are disabled (level 0).

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Hardware Configuration Lock
Additional security is achieved using the hardware configuration-lock jumper
shown in Figure 8. When set to the secure position, shorting the two-pin header,
configuration and calibration are not permitted by the local interface or by remote
communications. Pushbuttons, ValVue and handheld are locked out, except to
examine configuration, calibration, and position. This is similar to Security Level 1
shown in the Pushbutton Lock Security Level table.
Display
Remote
Process Variable
Position Retransmit
Position
Input
Configuration Lock
Jumper
4- 20 mA
Input Signal
Solid State Switch SW #1
Solid State Switch SW #2
Sensor
Figure 8 Connections to Electronics Module (via Terminal Board)

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ValVue Software
The SVI II AP is shipped with a free version of ValVue Lite and a trial version of
ValVue.
ValVue Lite
ValVue Lite software is shipped with each SVI II for positioner calibration and
configuration. ValVue Lite software is offered without registration. It provides
sufficient functionality to fully commission, configure, and start up a positioner on
a control valve.
System Requirements
ValVue Lite runs on IBM compatible computers. Minimum requirements for all
versions of ValVue software are Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows
Server 2008, Windows 7, 64 MB RAM, a serial or USB port connected to a HART
modem, and a CD-ROM drive.
ValVue Full Trial Version
The SVI II AP comes with a copy of ValVue Trial Version software that can be
used for sixty days without a license. After the 60-day trial period, ValVue must be
registered. ValVue, full version, provides advanced diagnostic, maintenance
capabilities and basic calibration and configuration for the SVI II AP. SVI II AP
performs valve diagnostics and displays stroking speed, step response,
cumulative travel, cycles, and operation in near-closed position. The software
stores test results for comparison with future results for predictive maintenance.
Password protected access to remote instruments is set up with administration
features. The fully licensed ValVue software is available as an upgrade.