Emerson has released the improved AMS ValveLink® 7.2, which can communicate with both HART® and fieldbus devices to realize the full capabilities of digital technology.
A core component of the PlantWeb® digital plant architecture, the AMS ValveLink® allows for predictive maintenance, performance monitoring and economic optimization. It is available either as a stand-alone application, a SNAP-ON™ to Emerson’s AMS™ Intelligent Device Manager or a PLUG-IN to PRM.
What’s new in AMS ValveLink 7.2
• The HART® One Time StepUp now temporarily tiers the Digital Valve Controller (DVC) to the PD tier
• The Help system is now available in HTML format
• The references to Emergency Shutdown Device (ESD) have been changed to Safety Instrumented System (SIS) in the interface and in the documentation
• The SNAP-ON™ versions can communicate with both HART® and fieldbus DVC
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AMS ValveLink SNAP-ON™ to AMS Intelligent Device Manager
The enhanced AMS ValveLink SNAP-ON™ application enables users to continuously monitor Fisher FIELDVUE® DVCs (HART® & fieldbus) to obtain complete performance diagnostics from valves while the process is in operation, thus determining the optimal time to schedule the valve for maintenance.
AMS ValveLink PLUG-IN for PRM
ValveLink PLUG-IN for PRM now supports both HART® and FOUNDATION™ fieldbus DVCs, providing multi-tag support, instrument step-ups and batch runner. When HART® multi-tag support is configured, ValveLink PLUG-IN for PRM can simultaneously access devices on different paths, though simultaneous access to multiple devices on the same path is not recommended because of performance limitations inherent in HART® serial communication. |
For additional information, contact a local Emerson/Fisher sales office.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. A division of Emerson, Fisher Controls International LLC (www.emersonprocess.com/fisher) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and application of final control systems. Fisher’s technology and innovation in process control play a key role in Emerson’s combining of superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson brands include: PlantWeb®; Fisher®; Micro Motion®; Rosemount®; DeltaVTM; Ovation®; and AMS
About Emerson
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