Insight On Demand Tuning, Error, Level Control
Hello, I need to tune a level control loop output from oscillating to big. The level is used to control level in a column and simple feedback loop, normally in AUTO.The problem is the pv tracks the sp...
View ArticleHow To Read Data DeltaV to PLC?
Hello, Currently our DeltaV is setup to read data serially from a PLC. How do I setup a module in DeltaV so that the PLC can read a AI or DO value from DeltaV? Thank ou
View ArticleUnable to connect to live device in AMS Device Manager
Hello, We have over 3000 Hart devices and I can not connect to any of the devices AMS Device Manager.This is the error message I get on all HART devices in AMS:http://i.imgur.com/Y4UbVtL.pngMay I...
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Not Communicating With Device, HART Diagnostics
Hello, I have a valve setup in the field on Analog Output Hart Card. I am getting intermittently ( approx every 15 minutes Not Communicating With Device) warning alarms, but the valve is still working...
View ArticleDI Card Input Signal Loss?
Hello, We have an on/ff valve that occasionally loses the input 120V signal and Operations see "Confirmation Closed Lost" lost. The valve is energized to close, so we have a PV - SP mismatched is what...
View ArticleHow to Setup ModBus Connection for DCS
Hello, I would like to setup a DeltaV standalone computer at a PLC vendor location to test our DCS graphics and modbus connection. We currently have DeltaV version 11.3 at the plantwide site. We have...
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View ArticleNitrogen Pressure Regulator Not Maintaining Pressure
Hello, My plant uses nitrogen for plant air incase our air compressor trips off and loses normal plant air.Normally the nitrogen air is regulated with a regulator at 200 psi on upstream and 100 psi...
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Unable to Control Level PID output
Hello, I have a level controller PID and its doing this:Why when I set the PID Parameter STRUCTURE to PID Action on Error or PI Action on Error, D Action on PV , and MODE to auto, the output does not...
View ArticleTuning a Level with Valve Open and Close Timing
Hello.I started a new thread to for opinions or recommendations for the following Level Application:Existing SetupThe design is currently setup like:Level Controller maintain levels of dry pellets with...
View ArticleTuning a Flow Loop with Unstable PV
Hello, Today I attempt to tune a flow loop that is normally set in AUTO. When I place the loop in MAN to stabilize the flow before step change, I notice the PV (actually flow) was still oscillating and...
View ArticleMoving Modules To Another Area
Hello, I have task to move about 200 modules (in different areas) to a new existing areas. We are doing some alarm management and need to makes sure the right alarm activates for the right area. All...
View ArticlePID Open 100% on bad PV
Hi all, I am needing a little help with a PID, when I get a bad Pv from my input my control valve is failing closed is there a way I can get it to fail open?
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Automatically Stopping Motor with Fail Active is True
Hello, I use DC block to start and stop motor and monitor running status. Sometimes, while motor is running (set point equal START, and PV is equal to RUNNING), something electrical happens and the...
View ArticleInsight On Demand Tuning, Error, Level Control
Hello, I need to tune a level control loop output from oscillating to big. The level is used to control level in a column and simple feedback loop, normally in AUTO.The problem is the pv tracks the sp...
View ArticleHow to Setup ModBus Connection for DCS
Hello, I would like to setup a DeltaV standalone computer at a PLC vendor location to test our DCS graphics and modbus connection. We currently have DeltaV version 11.3 at the plantwide site. We have...
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