NELES VALVGUARD VG9000F

INTELLIGENT SAFETY VALVE

CONTROLLER
Neles ValvGuard™ VG9000F is a top class
intelligent new generation safety valve controller
and partial stroke test device for emergency
shutdown (ESD) and emergency venting (ESV)
valves in FOUNDATION fieldbus network. It's unique
and advanced functions and features are
specially designed for emergency valve
controllers. Together with FOUNDATION fieldbus
communication it offers unbeatable value for our
customers with increased efficiency, reliability and
safety. VG9000F is IEC 61508 compliant up to
SIL 3, certified by TÜV. Based on the automatic
partial stroke testing (PST) and other diagnostics
data, VG9000F increases safety and plant safety
targets can be reached more economically than
with traditional solutions. Also, unnecessary and
expensive manual testing can be avoided. This
increases safety and can simultaneously create
major cost savings at a plant.
Diagnostics part of the VG9000F safety valve
controller is powered by FOUNDATION fieldbus and
all communication can be done via the bus.
Safety part is isolated from the fieldbus part and is
powered with the separate binary 24 V DC signal.
VG9000F is also capable to record emergency
trips with graph and keyfigures related to it. The
availability of the safety valves is maximized
through unique diagnostics features, directly
Open solution
integrated into device functionality.
□ Metso is committed to delivering products that
Diagnostic information is presented in easily freely interface with software and hardware from a
understandable form by using graphical FDT/ variety of manufacturers. This open architecture
DTM user interface, such as Neles FieldCare™. allows the ValvGuard to be integrated with other
This enables the predictive maintenance of field devices and systems.
potentially failing valve assemblies before they □ FDT based multi-vendor support configuration
□ The different support files for VG9000F are available
have chance to impact on the process.
in the internet, at http://www.metso.com/automation.

TÜV Certificate
KEY FEATURES
Neles ValvGuard VG9000F is TÜV approved to be
□ Valve and self tests
used in safety applications up to and including safety
□ Partial stroke test (automatic or manual)
integrity level 3 (SIL 3).
□ Self test for internal electronics and pneumatics
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□ Emergency trip test

□ High pneumatic capacity eliminates the need of
additional instumentation in most cases
□ Device is powered during the trip and can collect
diagnostics information
□ Ease of use local / remote operation
□ Advanced device diagnostics including
□ Self-diagnostics
□ Online diagnostics
□ Performance diagnostics
□ FOUNDATION fieldbus communication
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Options □ Back up LAS functionality available

□ High pneumatic capacity □ Multipurpose functionality
□ Integrated limit switches □ Open and close information directly available via the
□ Local Control Panel FOUNDATION fieldbus
□ External junction box for wiring □ Open and close detection is based on either position
□ Language selection: English, German and French measurement (soft limit switch) or optional internal limit
switch information
Lower total cost of ownership
□ Automised valve testing and testing documentation
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
□ Low energy and air consumption Neles ValvGuard VG9000F is a microcontroller-based safety
□ Future proof design allows further options at a reduced valve controller and partial stroke test device with FOUNDATION
cost fieldbus communication. Addition to FOUNDATION fieldbus
there is also a separate binary 24 V DC signal needed. It is
Easy installation and configuration isolated from the fieldbus and powers the safety part.
□ Same unit for linear and rotary valves, double and single- The device contains a Local User Interface (LUI) enabling
acting actuators local configuration. A PC with Neles FieldCare software can
□ Simple calibration and configuration be used for advanced configuration and diagnostics.
- Using local user interface The powerful 32-bit microcontroller controls the valve posi-
- Using Neles FieldCare or any FDT compliant software tion during partial stroke and other special testing.
in a remote location The measurements include:
□ Safety signal
Easy to maintain □ Valve position with contactless sensor
□ Optimised spares program. Reduced number of spares □ Actuator pressures, two independent measurements
□ Fewer maintainable components than in a traditional □ Supply pressure
instrumentation solution □ Device temperature
□ Ability to attach options to mechanics later □ Housing pressure
□ Visibility to the safety valve operation Advanced self-diagnostics ensures that all measurements
□ Excellent maintainability with firmware download feature operate correctly. Failure of any measurement does not
cause the valve to go to fail-safe position as long as the
Mounting binary signal is powering the safety part of the device.
□ Can be mounted on single and double acting pneumatic Operating priciple of VG9000F is based on pneumatic sole-
actuators noid valve (SV) and prestage (PR) which is controlled by
□ Both rotary and linear valves microcontroller (μC). Information from the various sensors is
□ Extensive selection of mounting kits for 3rd party actuators used for the operation.

Product reliability
□ Designed to operate in harsh environmental conditions
□ Rugged modular design
□ Excellent temperature characteristics
□ Vibration and impact tolerant
□ IP66 enclosure
□ Protected against humidity
□ Maintenance free operation
□ Resistant to dirty air
□ Wear resistant and sealed components
□ Contactless position measurement

Predictive maintenance
□ Easy access to collected data with Neles FieldCare software
□ Logical trend collection
□ Information collected on service conditions
□ Fast notifications with on-line alarms
□ Condition monitoring tool available

VG9000F in FOUNDATION fieldbus networks

□ Approved interoperability
□ Host interoperability ensured
□ FOUNDATION fieldbus ITK version 5 certified
□ Unique communication diagnostics Fig. 1 The principle of operation
□ Digital communication via the FOUNDATION fieldbus
includes not only the diagnostics, but also the position
feedback signal from the position sensor.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Neles ValvGuard VG9000F

General Safety Signal (Binary input)

FOUNDATION fieldbus powered diagnostics, 24 V DC power Connections: 24 VDC: '+' and '-'
from safety system for the safety part. Min voltage: 11 V DC
Suitable for rotary and sliding-stem valves. Max output resistance: Ro = 285 Ω
Actuator connections in accordance with VDI/VDE 3845 and Ex ia IIC T4/T5/T6: Ui ≤ 28 V
IEC 60534-6 standards. Ii ≤ 150 mA
Action: Double or single acting Pi ≤ 1.0 W
Travel range: Linear: 10–120 mm Ci < 15 nF
Rotary: 45–95° Li < 10 μH
Measurement range 110° with freely Ex d IIC T5/T6: Ui ≤ 28 V
rotating feedback shaft Pi ≤1.0 W

Environmental influence FOUNDATION fieldbus

Standard temperature range: Connections: H1: '+' and '-'
-20° to +85 °C / -4° to +185 °F Power supply: taken from bus
(-40° C pending) Bus voltage: 9 to 32 V DC, reverse polarity protection
Influence of vibration on valve position Max basic current: 14.2 mA
under 2g 5–150 Hz, Operating current: 20.7 mA
1g 150–300 Hz, 0.5g 300–2000 Hz Fault current (FDE): 6.3 mA
Open and closed position: no effect EEx ia IIC T6: Ui ≤24 V
Ii ≤ 380 mA
Enclosure Pi ≤ 5.32 W
Material: Anodised aluminium alloy and Ci < 5 nF
glass window Li < 10 μH
Protection class: IP66, NEMA 4X Ex nL IIC: Ui ≤ 32 V
Pneumatic ports: VG9215 1/4 NPT Ii ≤ 380 mA
VG9235 1/2 NPT Pi ≤ 5.32 W
VG9237 1 NPT (1/2 NPT sup- Ci < 5 nF
ply) Li < 10 μH
(single acting only) Ex d IIC T5/T6: Ui ≤ 32 V
Conduit entry thread: 3 pcs M20 x 1.5 Ii ≤ 380 mA
Weight: VG9215 3.0 kg / 6.6 lb Pi ≤ 5.32 W
VG9235 4.6 kg / 10.1 lb
VG9237 5.0 kg / 11 lb FOUNDATION fieldbus function block execution
limit switch options plus 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb times
Mechanical and digital position indicator visible through the MDO 15 ms
main cover MDI 15 ms
AI 20 ms
Pneumatics
Supply pressure: 3.0–7.5 bar / 44–109 psi Local user interface functions
Air quality: According to ISO 8573-1:2001 □ Monitoring of valve position, temperature, supply, actuator
Solid particles: Class 7 pressure difference, device usage option and binary sig-
Humidity: Class 1 nal (on or off)
(dew point 10 °C / 50 °F below minimum □ Guided start-up function
temperature is recommended) □ Local User Interface (LUI) may be locked remotely to pre-
Oil class: 3 (or <1 ppm) vent unauthorised access
Capacity with 4 bar / 60 psi supply: □ Automatic travel calibration
VG9215 90 Nm3/h / 53 scfm (Cv = 0.7) □ Spool type
VG9235 380 Nm3/h / 223 scfm (Cv = 3.2) □ Actuator size
VG9237 feed 380 Nm3/h / 223 scfm (Cv = 3.2) □ Positioner fail action, open/close
exhaust 700 Nm3/h / 412 scfm □ Actuator type: double/single acting
(Cv = 6.4) □ Valve type: rotary/linear
Consumption with 4 bar/60 psi supply: □ Testing: Partial Stroke Test (automatic test enabled or dis-
actuator pressurized 0.22 Nm3/h / 1.13 scfm, abled), Pneumatics test
actuator vented 0.25 Nm3/h / 1.14 scfm □ Language selection: English, German and French

Electronics
Electrical connection: max. 2.5 mm2

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APPROVALS

TÜV IEC 61508 compliant up to SIL 3

Flameproof and explosion proof

ATEX II 2 G Ex d IIC T5/T6
(EN60079-0, EN60079-1)
CSA (pending) Explosion proof Class I, II and III,
Division 1 and 2, Groups B, C, D, E, F
FM (pending) Explosion proof Class I, II and III,
Division 1 and 2, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F
Intrinsically safe and non incendive
ATEX (pending) II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4...T6
II 2 G Ex ia IIC T4...T6
II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4...T6
II 3 G Ex nL IIC T4...T6
CSA (pending) CAN/CSA-C22.2-0,-142, -157;
CAN/CSA-E60079-0,-11, -15
IS Class I, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, D
T4...T6
Fig. 1. Local User Interface (LUI) enables real time aware-
IS Class I, Zone 0, Ex ia IIC T4...T6
ness of device parameters.
NI Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D T4...T6
FM (pending) FM Class 3600, 3610, 3611, 3810:
IS Class I, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, D
T4...T6
IS Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4...T6
NI Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D T4...T6
NI Class I, Zone 2, Ex nA II T4...T6
Electromagnetic protection
Electromagnetic compatibility
Emission acc. to EN 61000-6-4
(2001) and FCC 47 CFR PART 15,
SUBPART B, CLASS B (1994)
Immunity acc. to EN 61000-6-2
(2001)
CE marking
89/336/EEC
Electromagnetic compatibility

94/9/EC Fig. 2. Configuration and diagnostics are easy to do with

ATEX DTM, graphical user interface.

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DIMENSIONS (mm)
VG921_

151
63

101.2

min. 60
162

35.4
31

M20x1.5

5/16UNC

133
30 35.4 M6

67
(VDI/VDE 3845)
F05-ø50
100

47
39 33 33

15
14

25
9
M6x12

3
4
1/4 NPT 25
52
14

26.8
ø6

VG923_

151
63
165

min. 60
226

35.4

M20x1.5
31

133
67

5/16UNC
30 35.4
M6

(VDI/VDE 3845)
47

F05-ø50 100
15
9

72 14
25

32
M6x12
3

4
25
1/2 NP
T
28
42
14

ø6

26.8

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VG921_/I00

min. 60
190

95
47

VG921_E1: M20x1.5 25

174 VDI/VDE 3845

103 5/16UNCx13
1/4NPT

31

39
30
63

ø6

26
33
26.8
161

33

14.5 M6x10

(35.4)
62 F05-50

VG923_/I00
min. 60
190

47

VG923_E1: M20x1.5
25

VDI/VDE 3845
239
167 5/16UNCx13

31
30
63

ø6
72
26
26.8

32
151
161

14.5 M6x10

42.4 28 (35.4)
62 F05-50

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HOW TO ORDER
ValvGuard VG9000

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. *) 8. 9.
VG 9 2 15 F E6 / I02
*) Slash shall always be marked in places shown above.

1. sign PRODUCT GROUP 7. sign OPTIONS OF SAFETY VALVE CONTROLLER

VG Neles ValvGuard, Intelligent Safety Valve Controller C Low temperature (TÜV approval pending).
TÜV SIL 3 certified according to IEC 61508. Temperature range -40 to +60 °C / -40 to +140 °F.
External junction box for FF and 24 VDC wiring, 2 pcs M20x1.5
J conduit entry. Units without limit switches (8.sign) are without
2. sign SERIES CODE extension housing.
Y Special construction
Series 9000 Intelligent safety valve controller with universal shaft
and attachment face according to standard VDI/VDE 3845.
9 Relevant shaft adapter included in mounting kits. *) When safety
valve controllers are separate deliveries, shaft adapter kit is 8. sign LIMIT SWITCH TYPE
supplied.
Inductive proximity switches, 2 pcs.
IP 66/ NEMA 4X enclosure.
3. sign ENCLOSURE P+F; NJ2-12GK-SN, 2-wire type, DC; > 3 mA; < 1 mA.
Intrinsically safe according to ATEX II 2 G EEx ia IIC T6.
I02
Standard IP66 / NEMA 4X enclosure.Temperature range -20 to +85 Temperature range -20 ... +85 °C / -4 ... +185 °F.
°C / -4 to +185 °F. Not applicable to 6. sign "N" or "X1".
2 2 pcs M20x1.5 conduit entry when limit switches (8. sign) are not
included. P+F; NCB2-12GM35-N0, 2-wire type, DC; > 3 mA; < 1 mA.
4 pcs M20x1.5 conduit entry when limit switches (8. sign) are Intrinsically safe according to ATEX II 2 G EEx ia IIC T6.
I09
included. Temperature range -20 ... +85 °C / -4 ... +185 °F.
Not applicable to 6. sign "N" or "X1".
ifm IFC2002-ARKG/UP, 2-wire type, DC; 150 mA, 10 - 36 V DC,
leakage current < 0.6 mA.
4. sign SPOOL VALVE CONNECTIONS I56 Temperature range -20 ... +80 °C / -4 ... +176 °F.
Not applicable to 6. sign "X1", "X2" and "X3".
Standard capacity
15 S, C1, C2 = 1/4 NPT
Stroke volume of actuator < 13 dm3 SST Sensor Dual Module, NO, 8-125 VDC / 24 - 125 VAC
D33 Temperature range -20 ... +82 °C / -4 ... +179 °F.
High capacity
35 S, C1, C2 = 1/2 NPT Not applicable to 6. sign "X1", "X2", and "X3".
Stroke volume of actuator > 13 dm3
Namur Sensor Dual Module, 6 - 29 VDC, > 3 mA; < 1 mA.
Extended capacity
37 S = 1/2 NPT, C2 = 1 NPT D44 Temperature range -20 ... +82 °C / -4 ... +179 °F.
For single acting actuators Not applicable to 6. sign "X1", "X2" and "X3".
Mechanical micro switches
IP 66/ NEMA 4X enclosure.
5. sign COMMUNICATION / INPUT SIGNAL RANGE Temperature range -20 ... +85 °C / -4 ... +185 °F:
F FOUNDATION fieldbus, physical layer according to IEC 61158-2 2 pcs, OMRON D2VW-5; 3 A – 250 V AC, 0.4 A – 125 V DC, 5 A –
K25 30 V DC.
Not applicable to 6. sign "X1", "X2" and "X3"
2 pcs, OMRON D2VW-01; gold plated contacts, 100 mA - 30 V DC /
6. sign APPROVALS FOR HAZARDOUS AREAS K26 125 V AC.
N No approvals for hazardous areas. Not applicable to 6. sign "X1", "X2" and "X3"
4 pcs, OMRON D2VW-5; 3 A – 250 V AC, 0.4 A – 125 V DC, 5 A – 30
ATEX certifications (pending): K45 V DC.
II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4...T6 Not applicable to 6. sign "X1", "X2" and "X3"
VG9_FX1: 4 pcs, OMRON D2VW-01; gold plated contacts, 100 mA - 30 V DC /
X1 Ui < 28 V, Ii < 120 mA, Pi < 1 W, Li = 53 μH, Ci = 22 nF. K46 125 V AC.
Temperature range: T4; -20 – +80 °C / -4 – +176 °F, Not applicable to 6. sign "X1", "X2" and "X3"
T5; < +65 °C / < +149 °F, T6; < +50 °C / < +122 °F.
Not available with limit switches. Bus powered mechanical micro switches, 2 pcs.
IP 66/ NEMA 4X enclosure.
ATEX certifications (pending): Temperature range -20 ... +85 °C / -4 ... +185 °F:
II 2 G EEx ia IIC T4...T6
OMRON D2VW-01, gold plated contacts; Bus powered, no external
VG9_FX2: B06 power needed.
X2 Not applicable to 6. sign "X1", "X2" and "X3"
Ui = 28 V, Ii = 120 mA, Pi = 1 W, Li = 53 μH, Ci = 22 nF.
Temperature range: T4; -20° – +80 °C / -4°– +176 °F,
T5; < +65 °C / +149 °F, T6; < +50 °C / +122 °F.
Only available with ATEX certified inductive limit switches (e.g. I02, I09).
9. sign OPTIONS OF LIMIT SWITCHES
ATEX certifications (pending):
II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4...T6 Y Special construction, to be specified.
No Zener Barrier needed.

VG9_FX3:
X3 Ui = 30 V, Pmax = device limits itself.
Temperature range: T4; -20 – +85 °C / -4 – +185 °F,
T5; < +75 °C / +167 °F, T6; < +60 °C / +140 °F.
Available without limit switches or with ATEX certified inductive limit
switches
(e.g. I02, I09)
ATEX certifications:
II 2 G Ex d IIC T5/T6
VG9_FE6:
E6 Ui = 30 V
Temperature range: T5; -20° – +80 °C / -4° – +176 °F
T6; -20° – +70 °C / -4° – +157 °F
Available with or without limit switches.

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