Test Suite Software

1. Advanced Valve
Diagnostic
Test Suite Software
Profiler

2. IntroductionIntroduction
 Profiler Valve Diagnostic Test Suite has been designed to test all valve types and configurations
 Analog (4-20 mA), Fieldbus, HART and Solenoid (on/off)
 Portable Industrial Rugged Computers (Panasonic Toughbook 31, 19 and Toughpad FZ-G1)
 Light weight compact system
 Ideal for Production, Field Service and Service Centers
 Battery operation (10-12 hours)
 Low cost
 Configurable to meet all customer needs and requests
 Easy to learn and use

3. Log on ScreenLog on Screen
 Select Signal type
Analog, Fieldbus,
HART and
Solenoid
 User and password
define available
tests for production
environments

4. AccountsAccounts
 Add users to list
 Select security for
each user
 Password
 Administrator
security

5. Main ScreenMain Screen
 Enter Information
 Configure System
 Calibrate Valve
 Select Test(s)
 Sequencer
 Database and
printing
 Passive
Monitoring
 Custom testing
 Seat Leak Tests

6. Valve InformationValve Information
 Enter valve
information for
database
 Enter required
information for
setup of valve
testing
 Save information
on any valve once
for future recall

7. Database and PrintingDatabase and Printing
 Search for tests on 8
separate or combined
selections
 Printing of database
tests
 Create copies and
save to custom folders
 Save tests in .pdf
format
 Print Table
 Create cover sheets
 View Certification
sheets

8. ScalefactorsScalefactors
 Select Scalefactor
for position
transducers (4
lengths available)
 Two 6”, one 16”
and one 30”
 Passive monitor
setup Scalefactors
 Redundancy built
in USB interface
box (user channel
selection available)

9. SystemSystem SetupSetup
 Configure software
settings
 Print Additional Graphs
 System ID#
 Rotary Diameter (fixture
kit setup)
 Save configuration files
as Tag or Serial #
 Measurements
 Pass/Fail
enable/Detailed or basic
 Language
 Data Acquisition card
select (USB or PCMCIA)
 Seat Leak flow Units

10. SequencerSequencer
 Select 2 or more tests
to run in a sequence
 Re-Run test multiple
times
 Automated testing
saves the user time
 Valves can be tested
while in line
 Add Notes to all tests

11. TESTSTESTS
The following screens are examples of tests and calibrationsThe following screens are examples of tests and calibrations
for Analog (4-20 ma), Fieldbus, HART and Solenoid valvesfor Analog (4-20 ma), Fieldbus, HART and Solenoid valves

12. CalibrationCalibration
 Calibrate
positioner/valves and
I/P’s
 Quick calibration
makes it easier for
profile tests
 Gauges provided
 Adjust 2 separate
variables for custom
signal setup and/or
calibration
 Bench set
 Cycle valve for
stringpot setup
 Magnifier

13. Tune Positioner and BoostersTune Positioner and Boosters
 Tune Positioner
 Tune and setup
boosters for signal
change
 Graph provides
accurate position
 2 Variable
commands
provided for
custom setup
 Signal change,
position and valve
pressure
 Limit switch setup

14. Profile (ramp)Profile (ramp)
 Valve diagnostics
 Friction
 Actuator and supply
pressures
 Piston and
Diaphragm
 Positioner and I/P
Calibration check
 Test Linear and
Rotary
 Seat loading
 Dynamic errors
 Stroke length
 Bench set

15. SensitivitySensitivity
 User selectable Hold
time (sec), Offset
(%), Step sizes (%)
 Increasing and
decreasing steps

16. ResolutionResolution
 User selectable Hold
time (sec), Offset
(%), Step sizes (%)
 Increasing and
decreasing steps

17. Multi-StepMulti-Step
 User selectable
Hold time (sec)
 Select start and
stop (%)
 Select # of Steps

18. Step ResponseStep Response
 User selectable
Hold time
 Offset (%) Steps
size (%)
 Rise & fall times
(sec)
 Increasing and
decreasing time
constants 1-5 (sec)
 Velocity
 Stroke time of step
size (sec)

19. Stroke SpeedStroke Speed
 User selectable Hold
time (sec), Offset
(%), Step size (%),
Timers (sec)
 Rise & fall times
(sec)
 Velocity
(inches or deg/sec)
 Dead time (sec)
increasing and
decreasing position
 Total stroke time
(sec)
 Supply Pressure
droop

20. Stroke Increase onlyStroke Increase only
 User select hold and
measurement time
(sec)
 Start and Stop signal
(mA)
 Increasing, decresing
and both directions
 Square or Multi-Step
 Custom or Standard
tests
 User select % for
Stroke (position) and
actuator (pressure)
 Analysis

21. Stroke Decrease onlyStroke Decrease only
 User select hold and
measurement time
(sec)
 Start and Stop signal
(mA)
 Increasing, decresing
and both directions
 Square or Multi-Step
 Custom or Standard
tests
 User select % for
Stroke (position) and
actuator (pressure)
 Analysis

22. HysteresisHysteresis
 Hysteresis,
Linearity and
Repeatability
 User select step
positions
 Test types HRL,
HR, HL and H
 Select # of steps
 Start Test @ step #
 # of cycles before
test begins

23. I/P HysteresisI/P Hysteresis
 Hysteresis,
Linearity and
Repeatability
 User select step
positions
 Test types HRL,
HR, HL and H
 Select # of steps

24. DeadbandDeadband
 User select step
positions
 Select # of
positions

25. Frequency ResponseFrequency Response
 User selectable
Offset (%)
Amplitude (%)
-dB limit
 Phase shift and
frequency response
calculations
 End test at –dB,
frequency or phase
shift limits
 # of cycles to
average

26. Before and After RepairBefore and After Repair
 The following screens show examples of tests before
and after repair.
 The valve had high friction and was sticky, it was having
trouble controlling in the upper half of the stroke
 Plug sticking in the seat on the increasing signal
direction
 Positioner was replaced because it could not resolve
small step changes and oscillated

27. Profile (before)Profile (before)
Plug sticking in
the seat
Friction problems
show in position
(black and pink)
and
actuator pressures
(blue and green)

28. ZoomZoom
 mA Signal (red
dotted line)
 Seat Contact (pink
line/cursor
decreasing signal)
 Plug sticking in seat
(black line
increasing signal)
 Actuator Pressure
oscillating (blue line
increasing signal)
 Actuator Pressure
(green line
decreasing signal)

29. Travel (before)Travel (before)

30. Seat (before)Seat (before)

31. Actuator Pressure (before)Actuator Pressure (before)

32. Supply Pressure (before)Supply Pressure (before)

33. SENSITIVITY (BEFORE)SENSITIVITY (BEFORE)
Positioner oscillation

34. RESOLUTION (BEFORE)RESOLUTION (BEFORE)
Positioner oscillation

35. PROFILE (AFTER)PROFILE (AFTER)

36. TRAVEL (AFTER)TRAVEL (AFTER)

37. SEAT (AFTER)SEAT (AFTER)

38. ACTUATOR PRESSURE (AFTER)ACTUATOR PRESSURE (AFTER)

39. SUPPLY PRESSURE (AFTER)SUPPLY PRESSURE (AFTER)

40. SENSITIVITY (AFTER)SENSITIVITY (AFTER)

41. RESOLUTION (AFTER)RESOLUTION (AFTER)

42. OTHER TESTS…..OTHER TESTS…..
 Valve seat leak testing
 Solenoid testing (on/off valves)
 Stroke speeds (increasing and decreasing)
 Check current consumption
 Seat contact
 Actuator pressure(s)
 Special customer requests...

43. CONCLUSION…CONCLUSION…
 Complete test suite for Analog, Fieldbus, HART and
Solenoid Signals
 Compact portable light weight systems
 Easy to use and learn
 Inexpensive and cost effective
 Custom configurable
 Improved valve performance provides cost savings and
superior products