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

This 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 analize friction and
  dead-band

Prerequisites

Students must have completed courses: Fund. of FIELDVUE Digital Instruments & the 275 Handheld Communicator (1751) & Control Valve Diagnostics With ValveLink & FIELDVUE I (1752) 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: $ 1,350