This course is designed to teach the techniques necessary to collect and interpret valve diagnostic tests performed using AMS ValveLink software.

This 2-1/2 day course uses classroom lectures and hands on workshops to teach the student to interpret and analyze diagnostic data obtained using FIELDVUE Digital Valve Controllers and AMS ValveLink software. Students will perform diagnostic tests on a variety of valve/actuator combinations and use the data to determine bench set, dynamic error band, seat load, spring rate and other pertinent parameters. Students will also perform comparison tests on valves/actuators containing assembly or operating flaws and use the data for troubleshooting purposes. Students who complete this course will be able to:

• use/understand diagnostic terminology
  
• interpret AMS ValveLink diagnostic traces
  and determine bench set, packing friction,
  seat load, spring rate, dynamic error band
  and a number of other common valve
  parameters
  
• use diagnostic traces to troubleshoot
  problems in valve/actuator assemblies
  
• use on-line Performance Diagnostics to
  troubleshoot and analyze friction and
  dead-band

Prerequisites

Students must have completed courses: Fund. of FIELDVUE Digital Instruments & the 275/375 Handheld Communicator (1751) & Control Valve Diagnostics With ValveLink & FIELDVUE I (1752) or AMS Device Manager with Fisher HART (7022) prior to attending.

• Pneumatic Control Valve Terminology
  
• Features of the Digital Valve Controller and
  AMS ValveLink Software
  
• AMS ValveLink Diagnostic Tests
  
• Data Interpretation
  
• Troubleshooting Techniques
  
• Comparison Testing Techniques
  
• Performance Diagnostics

Cost: $ 1,600 (US $)

* please reference Course 1760; additional $100

Registration Request

Emerson Process Management
Educational Services, Registration
P.O. Box 190; 205 South Center Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158-2823
Phone: 800.338.8158 or 641.754.3771 
Fax: 641.754.3431
eMail: education@emersonprocess.com

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