Replacing a controller on a process device
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1. A method, comprising:
- at a computing device having a processor with access to executable instructions for,identifying a change in a valve assembly to a locked position that prevents movement of a closure member relative to a seat;
receiving a first set of data from a first controller on the valve assembly, the data comprising information that defines values for operating parameters on the first controller;
instructing an end user to remove the first controller from the valve assembly;
identifying a change from the first controller with a second controller on the valve assembly;
generating a second set of data for use with the second controller on the valve assembly, the data comprising information that defines the values for operating parameters corresponding with the first controller; and
adjusting an upper stop limit and a lower stop limit on the second controller by,actuating components on the valve assembly using the second controller;
obtaining position information for the closure member from the second controller; and
recalculating the upper stop limit and the lower stop limit using the position information.
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Abstract
A method for replacing a controller on a process device that avoids downtime on a process line. The method may include retrieving data from a first controller on a valve assembly, the data comprising information that defines values for operating parameters on the first controller, removing the first controller from the valve assembly, coupling a second controller to the valve assembly, and storing data on the second controller, the data comprising information that defines the values for operating parameters corresponding with the first controller.
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1. A method, comprising:
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at a computing device having a processor with access to executable instructions for, identifying a change in a valve assembly to a locked position that prevents movement of a closure member relative to a seat; receiving a first set of data from a first controller on the valve assembly, the data comprising information that defines values for operating parameters on the first controller; instructing an end user to remove the first controller from the valve assembly; identifying a change from the first controller with a second controller on the valve assembly; generating a second set of data for use with the second controller on the valve assembly, the data comprising information that defines the values for operating parameters corresponding with the first controller; and adjusting an upper stop limit and a lower stop limit on the second controller by, actuating components on the valve assembly using the second controller; obtaining position information for the closure member from the second controller; and recalculating the upper stop limit and the lower stop limit using the position information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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