Eliminate complexity with

an easy and compact positioner

for control valves.

Fisher™ FIELDVUE™ DVC2000 Digital Valve Controllers

Increase productivity and get tighter process control by bringing simplicity and
performance to your control valve assemblies.
DVC2000 Everything about the DVC2000 is designed for ease of use
Digital n Compact size n Linkage-less, non-contact position feedback
Local user interface (pushbuttons n Valve diagnostics
Valve
n

& liquid crystal display) n In-service Performance Diagnostics tests

Controller n Multilingual liquid crystal display n Autotuner
n Optional integrated position switch n Integration via HART®
& position transmitter

C
ustomer needs were taken directly to the The DVC2000 instrument can be used as a direct replacement for older
drawing board when engineers developed analog instruments, or it can be used within a digital environment,
the DVC2000 digital valve controller. It communicating via HART protocol. Digital communication allows
incorporates the powerful diagnostic capabilities of a user to extract more value from the DVC2000 instrument. Critical
FIELDVUE™ instruments in an easy-to-use package information such as alerts, alarms and diagnostic data can be easily
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with automatic calibration and tuning capabilities. integrated with the control system to provide a view into the field device
Pushbutton configuration and a multi language local from the safety of the control room.
interface make the DVC2000 instrument simple to
apply, operate and maintain. At the same time it Designed to meet your needs, the DVC2000 instrument is available
provides unrivaled benefits to control valve users. with an integrally mounted position transmitter and two integral
limit switches. The transmitter provides a 4-20 mA signal for position
Simple to Apply verification, and the switches can be configured to indicate open and
closed positions at any point within the calibrated travel.
The DVC2000 instrument has been designed in
accordance with global standards. It is compact The DVC2000 instrument includes diagnostic capabilities that can
and can be mounted to any actuator with NAMUR be used to monitor control valve condition in order to predict failure.
mounting capabilities, IEC60534-6-1 and IEC Diagnostic tests can be performed on-line, with no interruption to the
60534-6-2. Its high performance, linkage-less travel process, or off-line when the process is shut down or the valve bypassed.
feedback system means a reduction in the number of If used on a HART network, the tests can be performed remotely and
mounting parts and mounting complexity. scheduled to run automatically.

Mounts Directly to the Fisher GX Valve

When fitted to the Fisher GX valve, the DVC2000 mounts
directly to an interface pad on the actuator yoke leg,
eliminating the need for mounting brackets. Internal
passages route the pneumatic output to the actuator
casing, eliminating the need for external tubing
(air-to-open configuration only).

Valve Diagnostics
You can instruct ValveLink TM

software to run Performance

Diagnostics tests automatically.
When a sweep is complete, the
software will show problems,
possible causes and recommended
actions all while the valve is on-line
and in service.
Simple to Operate Simple to Maintain

The DVC2000 instrument has a local user interface The DVC2000 instrument is simple to maintain due to its self-diagnostic
that includes a liquid crystal display and four capabilities. Also, the information that it provides can be used to simplify
pushbuttons. The display is protected from the the maintenance of the control valve on which it is installed.
environment by a Type 4X / IP66 enclosure and
supports multiple languages, including German, When used in conjunction with ValveLink software, the information
French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, provided by the DVC2000 instrument can be used to diagnose faults
Polish, Czech, Portuguese, Arabic, and English. such as increased friction, incorrect seating or sealing forces, non-
linearities, pneumatic faults or dynamic errors. This information can be
The local interface can be used to initiate a trended to enable failures to be predicted and action taken prior to an
quick setup routine that calibrates and tunes the unplanned shutdown.
instrument specifically for the actuator on which it
has been installed. This helps provide accurate and The DVC2000 instrument features linkage-less position feedback.
consistent performance. There are no touching parts between the instrument and valve stem,
simplifying controller installation and maximizing cycle life. Should
maintenance be required the instrument can be removed from the valve
easily, leaving the position feedback mechanism mounted on the valve.

NAMUR
Valve stem
bracket
connector
Linkages Are Eliminated
Linkages are completely eliminated
with non-contact position feedback
(patent pending).

Local User Interface

With pushbuttons for menu navigation
and a liquid crystal display, the local
user interface allows you to configure
and calibrate the DVC2000 instrument
in any one of seven different languages.
(Shown with cover removed on a
BaumannTM control valve)

Top view of DVC2000 instrument

 DVC2000 Specifications
Available Linear (sliding-stem), rotary or integrally mounted to the
configurations GX control valve

Intrinsically safe and protection type “n” according to

Electrical CENELEC standard. Intrinsically safe and non-incendive
classification according to CSA, FM, ATEX, IECEX, GOST-R, INMETRO, KGS,
NEPSI, PESO CCOE, and RTN standards.

4-20 mA DC nominal, split ranging available. Minimum

Input signal 8.5 Volts available at the instrument (9.0 Volts for HART
communication)

Output signal Full supply pressure, max 100 psi (7 bar)

Transmitter 4-20 mA DC output, isolated

1 or 4 mA DC output, isolated; independently configurable

Limit switches
throughout full travel range

Enclosure Meets NEMA 4X, CSA Type 4X, IEC 60529, IP66
Commission the FIELDVUE DVC2000 instrument
as well as run Performance Diagnostics from a
Learn More personal computer using AMS ValveLink software.
Contact an Emerson sales office for more information or to make a purchase.
Their highly skilled and experienced applications personnel are ready to help
you take advantage of the many benefits of the DVC2000.

Emerson Automation Solutions

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