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Reference manual Foundation Fieldbus Control module
DOC.RM.QC34.E Rev: A
October, 2006
Using a compatible fieldbus configuration device, you
can obtain information about the health of the module
and the actuator and valve control elements. You can
also obtain asset information about the module. You
can set input and output configuration parameters.
Using the FOUNDATION
Fieldbus™ protocol, informa-
tion from the module can be readily integrated into a
control system.
The FieldQ module is an assembly in an IP65 /
NEMA4X enclosure that provides input and output
signals to control and monitor the FieldQ actuator.
The module is self-contained providing control and
position feedback via the Fieldbus interface.
Figure 1.2 provides a cutaway view of the module
with key connection points labeled. Connect to the
module by removing the cover, inserting the wiring
through the electrical entries and connecting each
wire to the proper location on the terminal board.
More information about connecting a module can be
found in §2.5.
After connecting the module, set the limit switches for
the module by running the initialization procedure
described in section §4.2.4.
1 Module Description
Fig 1.1 FieldQ Foundation Fieldbus™ Module Fig 1.2 Cutaway of the QC34 Control Module
1.1 FieldQ
™
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
™
Control Module
This manual contains installation, operating, and
maintenance information for the FieldQ
™
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
™
module (Figure 1).
Only qualified personnel should install, operate, and
maintain this module. If you have any questions
concerning these instructions or for information not
contained in this instruction manual, contact your
local Valve Automation sales office or sales represen-
tative for more information.
The FieldQ module is an interoperable, process-
controlling, communicating, microprocessor-based,
module. In addition to its primary function of control-
ling the position of the valve, the FieldQ module,
using FOUNDATION
Fieldbus™ communications
protocol, gives easy access to information critical to
process operation, as well as process control. You
can gain information from the principal component of
the process, the control valve itself, by using a
personal computer or operator’s console within the
control room.
Reassignment
buttons
Status
LED
Wiring
Terminals
