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Practice all plant and safety instructions and precautions.
General
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Any unauthorized modifications to or use of this equipment outside its specified

mechanical, electrical, or other operating limits may cause personal injury and/or
property damage, including damage to the equipment. Any such unauthorized
Proper Use modifications: (i) constitute "misuse" and/or "negligence" within the meaning of
the product warranty thereby excluding warranty coverage for any resulting
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Contents
WARNINGS AND NOTICES .............................................................................................................. 5
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE AWARENESS .................................................................................... 6
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE .......................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................................... 10
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 10
DVP Control Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 13
Shielding Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 13
Grounding Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 13
Wiring Installation Notes ............................................................................................................................. 14
Mechanical Installation Requirements ........................................................................................................ 14
Configuration Options ................................................................................................................................. 18
CHAPTER 3. ELECTRICAL I/O ...................................................................................................... 34
Power Supply Inputs ................................................................................................................................... 34
Power Wiring ............................................................................................................................................... 35
Power Input Cable Requirements ............................................................................................................... 36
Resolver Feedback ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Ethernet Communication Ports ................................................................................................................... 41
RS-232 Service Port ................................................................................................................................... 42
Analog Input ................................................................................................................................................ 43
Analog Output ............................................................................................................................................. 44
Discrete Inputs ............................................................................................................................................ 44
Discrete Outputs ......................................................................................................................................... 45
CAN Communication Ports 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................ 46
CAN Node ID Selection............................................................................................................................... 49
Instructions for Use of CAN ID Terminal Blocks ......................................................................................... 50
Virtual CAN Networks ................................................................................................................................. 51
Dual Redundant Communication Setup ...................................................................................................... 53
RS-485 Communication Port ...................................................................................................................... 54
CHAPTER 4. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ................................................................................... 55
Functional Description................................................................................................................................. 55
Startup Checks ............................................................................................................................................ 56
Dual Positioner Systems ............................................................................................................................. 57
Duty Cycle Limitations ................................................................................................................................. 60
External DVP Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................... 60
CHAPTER 5. INITIAL SETUP GUIDE ............................................................................................... 65
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 65
CHAPTER 6. DVP CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................. 65
CHAPTER 7. DVP OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 66
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 66
Service Tool Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 66
System Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 66
Cabling Requirements................................................................................................................................. 66
Obtaining the Service Tool .......................................................................................................................... 67
Tool Installation Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 67
General Installation Check before Applying Power .................................................................................... 67
Getting Started with the DVP Service Tool ................................................................................................. 67
CHAPTER 8. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 70
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 70
DVP Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................................................... 71
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Dual DVP Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 97
CHAPTER 9. PRODUCT SUPPORT AND SERVICE OPTIONS ........................................................... 101
Product Support Options ........................................................................................................................... 101
Product Service Options ........................................................................................................................... 101
Returning Equipment for Repair ............................................................................................................... 102
Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................................... 103
Engineering Services ................................................................................................................................ 103
Contacting Woodward’s Support Organization ......................................................................................... 103
Technical Assistance ................................................................................................................................ 104
APPENDIX A. CANOPEN COMMUNICATION ................................................................................. 105
Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 105
Network Architecture ................................................................................................................................. 105
NMT Master Functions .............................................................................................................................. 106
SDO Process ............................................................................................................................................ 108
Receive (Rx) PDO Definitions ................................................................................................................... 116
Transmit (Tx) PDO Definitions .................................................................................................................. 119
CANopen Objects ..................................................................................................................................... 133
APPENDIX B SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE ....................................................................................... 135
APPENDIX C. GLOSSARY OF TERMS .......................................................................................... 136
REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................... 152
DECLARATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 154

The following are trademarks of Woodward, Inc.:

ProTech
Woodward

The following are trademarks of their respective companies:

Modbus (Schneider Automation Inc.)
Pentium (Intel Corporation)

Illustrations and Tables

Figure 2-1. Latch Orientation Open/Close State ......................................................................................... 17

Figure 2-2. DVP Circular Connector Outline Drawing (Top View) .............................................................. 19
Figure 2-3. DVP IP30 Input Connectors ..................................................................................................... 20
Figure 2-4. DVP IP30 Output Connectors ................................................................................................... 21
Figure 2-5. DVP, IP30, Outline (Top View) ................................................................................................. 22
Figure 2-6. IP30/IP66, DVP Circular Connector Pinout Diagram ............................................................... 23
Figure 2-7. IP30/IP66, Dual DVP, Circular Connector Pinout Diagram ...................................................... 24
Figure 2-8. IP30/IP66, DVP, Terminal Block Pinout ................................................................................... 25
Figure 2-9. 24 Vdc, IP30, DVP, Terminal Block Pin out ............................................................................. 26
Figure 2-10. 24 V/125 Vdc, IP66 DVP, Conduit Entry ................................................................................ 28
Figure 2-11. DVP IP66, 24 V/125 Vdc Circular Connectors ....................................................................... 28
Figure 2-12. DVP IP66 Outline (Side View) ................................................................................................ 29
Figure 2-13. DVP IP66 Blank Gland Plate Cutouts Recommendation ....................................................... 29
Figure 2-14. DVP IP66 for Dual Drive Applications, 125 Vdc with Circular Connectors ............................ 29
Figure 2-16. DVP IP66 for Dual Drive Applications, Gland Plate Cutout Recommendations .................... 30
Figure 2-17. Remove Internal Drive Synchronization Harness from Terminal Blocks................................ 31
Figure 2-18. Remove Internal Drive Synchronization Harness................................................................... 31
Figure 2-19. Gland Plate Retention Screws ................................................................................................ 31
Figure 2-20. DVP IP66 Circular Connector Internal Enclosure Wire Routing............................................. 32
Figure 2-21. DVP IP66 Internal Board Stack—I/O and Power Interface .................................................... 32
Figure 2-22. DVP IP66 Internal Board Stack—Actuator Interface Side ...................................................... 33
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Figure 3-1. Power Wiring Recommendation ............................................................................................... 35
Figure 3-2. Input Power Interface Diagram ................................................................................................. 36
Figure 3-3. Position Feedback Transducer Interface Diagram ................................................................... 38
Figure 3-4. 3-Phase Motor Drive Diagram .................................................................................................. 39
Figure 3-5. LAT Motor Drive Diagram ......................................................................................................... 39
Figure 3-6. Preventing “Loops” ................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 3-7. Ethernet Interface Diagram ...................................................................................................... 41
Figure 3-8. RS-232 Interface Diagram ........................................................................................................ 42
Figure 3-9. Analog Input Interface Diagram ................................................................................................ 43
Figure 3-10. Analog Output Interface Diagram ........................................................................................... 44
Figure 3-11. Discrete Input Interface Diagram ............................................................................................ 45
Figure 3-12. Discrete Output Interface Diagram ......................................................................................... 46
Figure 3-13. CAN Port 1.............................................................................................................................. 47
Figure 3-14. CAN Port 2.............................................................................................................................. 48
Figure 3-15. Example Index #12 CAN ID Terminal Block ........................................................................... 51
Figure 3-16. Example Index #13 CAN ID Terminal Block ........................................................................... 51
Figure 3-17. Installation Position for CAN ID Jumper ................................................................................. 51
Figure 3-18. Virtual CAN Communication for Dual Actuators ..................................................................... 52
Figure 3-19. Dual Redundant DVP Connection Diagram ........................................................................... 53
Figure 3-20. RS-485 Interface Diagram ...................................................................................................... 54
Figure 4-1. Functional Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 56
Figure 4-2. Dual Actuator and Positioner System Diagram ........................................................................ 57
Figure 4-3. Functional Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 59
Figure 4-4. Main Diagnostic LED Location ................................................................................................. 61
Figure 4-5. Main Diagnostic LED on DVP IP66 Enclosure ......................................................................... 61
Figure 4-6. Communication Board LED Location ....................................................................................... 63
Figure 4-7. Communication Board LED Location DVP IP66 ...................................................................... 64
Figure 7-1. Service Tool Connection Options ............................................................................................. 68
Figure 7-2. Service Tool Disconnect Options ............................................................................................. 68
Figure 7-3. Service Tool Communications Port Selection .......................................................................... 69
Figure 7-4. Service Tool Communication Status ........................................................................................ 69
Figure A-1. CANopen Network Architecture ............................................................................................. 105
Figure A-2. NMT Master Block Diagram ................................................................................................... 106
Figure A-3. CANopen Slave State Diagram.............................................................................................. 106
Figure A-4. Sample Operating State Process Timing Diagram ................................................................ 108
Figure A-5. Sample SDP Process Timing Diagram .................................................................................. 109
Figure A-6. Sample Fast Message Process Timing Diagram ................................................................... 110
Figure A-7. Sample Slow Message Process Timing Diagram .................................................................. 111
Figure A-8. Frame Time Definition Block Diagram ................................................................................... 113

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Table 1-1. Valve Reference Manual ........................................................................................................... 11
Table 2-1. Wire Hookup Guideline .............................................................................................................. 15
Table 2-2. Connector Kit Driver Descriptions .............................................................................................. 16
Table 2-3. Mounting Hardware Kit Information ........................................................................................... 16
Table 2-4. DVP IP-30 Enclosure Information .............................................................................................. 18
Table 2-5. 24 V/125 Vdc, IP54 DVP ........................................................................................................... 27
Table 2-6. Fastener Locations and Recommended Torque ....................................................................... 32
Table 3-1a. DVP Power Requirements (125 Vdc) ...................................................................................... 34
Table 3-1b. DVP Power Requirements (24 Vdc) ........................................................................................ 35
Table 3-2. Voltage Drop Using American Wire Gauge (AWG) ................................................................... 37
Table 3-3. Voltage Drop Using Wire Area (mm²) ........................................................................................ 37
Table 3-4. 125 Vdc DVP Motor Wiring Requirements Table ...................................................................... 40
Table 3-5. 24 Vdc DVP Motor Wiring Requirements Table ........................................................................ 40
Table 3-6. EGD Triplex Communication Configurations ............................................................................. 42
Table 3-7. Analog Output Specification ...................................................................................................... 44
Table 3-8. Wiring Requirements ................................................................................................................. 44
Table 3-9. Discrete Output Specification .................................................................................................... 46
Table 3-10. Wiring Requirements: .............................................................................................................. 46
Table 3-11. Recommended Cable Length .................................................................................................. 47
Table 3-12. CAN Pin Number and Function ............................................................................................... 49
Table 3-13 Two Input Index selection ......................................................................................................... 49
Table 3-14 Three Input Index Selection ...................................................................................................... 50
Table 3-15 Four Input Index Selection ........................................................................................................ 50
Table 4-1. Main Diagnostic LED Codes ...................................................................................................... 62
Table 4-2. Communication Board Diagnostic LED Codes .......................................................................... 63
Table 4-3. Communication Board Reset/Run LED Codes.......................................................................... 63
Table 8-1. DVP Troubleshooting Guide I/O Diagnostics ............................................................................ 71
Table 8-2. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Internal Diagnostics ..................................................................... 76
Table 8-3. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Position Feedback Transducer Diagnostics ................................ 80
Table 8-4. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Valve Type Selection ................................................................... 82
Table 8-5. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Resolver Diagnostic LAT ............................................................. 85
Table 8-6. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Resolver Diagnostics 3-Phase .................................................... 87
Table 8-7. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Position Error ............................................................................... 92
Table 8-8. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Auxiliary Board Status and Diagnostics....................................... 93
Table 8-9. DVP Troubleshooting Guide EGD Diagnostics Status .............................................................. 94
Table 8-10. DVP Troubleshooting Guide EGD Performance ..................................................................... 96
Table 8-11. Dual DVP Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 97
Table 8-12. Dual DVP InterDVP RS485 Status .......................................................................................... 99
Table 8-13. Dual DVP InterDVP Rx Channel.............................................................................................. 99
Table A-1. Transmit PDO Summary ......................................................................................................... 114
Table A-2. Receive PDO Summary .......................................................................................................... 115
Table A-3. PDO6 Byte 1-2 (Status Error Register 0) ................................................................................ 122
Table A-4. PDO6 Byte 3-4 (Status Error Register 1) ................................................................................ 123
Table A-5. PDO6 Byte 5-6 (Status Error Register 2) ................................................................................ 123
Table A-6. PDO6 Byte 7-8 (Status Error Register 3) ................................................................................ 124
Table A-7. PDO7 Byte 1-2 (Status Error Register 4) ................................................................................ 125
Table A-8. PDO7 Byte 3-4 (Status Error Register 5) ................................................................................ 126
Table A-9. PDO7 Byte 5-6 (Status Error Register 13) .............................................................................. 126
Table A-10. PDO8 Byte 1-2 (Status Error Register 8) .............................................................................. 128
Table A-11. PDO8 Byte 3-4 (Status Error Register 9) .............................................................................. 130
Table A-12. PDO8 Byte 5-6 (Status Error Register 10) ............................................................................ 131
Table A-13. CANopen Standard Objects supported ................................................................................. 133
Table A-14. Unmapped Manufacturer Objects ......................................................................................... 134

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Warnings and Notices

Important Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

• DANGER - Indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING - Indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
• CAUTION - Indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
• NOTICE - Indicates a hazard that could result in property damage only (including damage to the
control).
• IMPORTANT - Designates an operating tip or maintenance suggestion.

The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be

equipped with an overspeed shutdown device to protect against
runaway or damage to the prime mover with possible personal injury,
Overspeed / loss of life, or property damage.
Overtemperature / The overspeed shutdown device must be totally independent of the
Overpressure prime mover control system. An overtemperature or overpressure
shutdown device may also be needed for safety, as appropriate.

The products described in this publication may present risks that

could lead to personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.
Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for
Personal Protective the job at hand. Equipment that should be considered includes but is
not limited to:
Equipment
• Eye Protection
• Hearing Protection
• Hard Hat
• Gloves
• Safety Boots
• Respirator
Always read the proper Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any
working fluid(s) and comply with recommended safety equipment.

Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the

engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover, to protect against
runaway or overspeed with possible personal injury, loss of life, or
Start-up property damage.

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Electrostatic Discharge Awareness

Electronic controls contain static-sensitive parts. Observe the
following precautions to prevent damage to these parts:
• Discharge body static before handling the control (with power to
Electrostatic the control turned off, contact a grounded surface and maintain
Precautions contact while handling the control).
• Avoid all plastic, vinyl, and Styrofoam (except antistatic
versions) around printed circuit boards.
• Do not touch the components or conductors on a printed circuit
board with your hands or with conductive devices.
To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper
handling, read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual
82715, Guide for Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls,
Printed Circuit Boards, and Modules.

Follow these precautions when working with or near the control.

1. Avoid the build-up of static electricity on your body by not wearing clothing made of synthetic
materials. Wear cotton or cotton-blend materials as much as possible because these do not store
static electric charges as much as synthetics.
2. Do not remove the printed circuit board (PCB) from the control cabinet unless absolutely necessary.
If you must remove the PCB from the control cabinet, follow these precautions:
• Do not touch any part of the PCB except the edges.
• Do not touch the electrical conductors, the connectors, or the components with conductive
devices or with your hands.
• When replacing a PCB, keep the new PCB in the plastic antistatic protective bag it comes in
until you are ready to install it. Immediately after removing the old PCB from the control cabinet,
place it in the antistatic protective bag.

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Regulatory Compliance
European Compliance for CE Marking:
These listings are limited only to those units bearing the CE Marking.

EMC Directive Declared to Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the
Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

ATEX – Potentially Directive 2014/34/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member
Explosive States relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in
Atmospheres potentially explosive atmospheres
Directive: Standard models: II 2 G, Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
Dual Drive model: II 2 G, Ex nA IIC T3 Gc
SIRA 14ATEX4088X

Other European Compliance:

Compliance with the following European Directives or standards does not qualify this product for
application of the CE Marking:
RoHS Directive: Restriction of Hazardous Substances 2011/65/EU:
Woodward Turbomachinery Systems products are intended exclusively for
sale and use only as a part of Large Scale Fixed Installations per the
meaning of Art.2.4(e) of directive 2011/65/EU. This fulfills the requirements
stated in Art.2.4(c) and as such the product is excluded from the scope of
RoHS2.

EAC Customs Union

This listing is limited only to those units with labels, marking, and manuals in Russian language to
comply with the certificate.

EAC Customs Union Certified to Technical Regulation CU 012/2011 for use in potentially
(Marked): explosive atmospheres per Certificate
RU C-US.MƜ06.B.00086 as 2Ex nA IIC T4 Gc X.

Other International Compliance

IECEx: Certified for use in explosive atmospheres per Certificate:
IECEx CSA 12.0012X
Standard models: II 2 G, Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
Dual Drive model: II 2 G, Ex nA IIC T3 Gc

North American Compliance:

These listings are limited only to those units bearing the appropriate marking.
Note: DVP Dual Drive is not CSA certified

CSA: CSA Certified for use in USA and Canada

Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, T4
Certificate 1682018

Marine Compliance (24 V DVP, IP66, 2-board configuration)

LR: Lloyds Type Approval Environmental Categories ENV1, ENV2, and ENV3
as defined in LR Test Specification No. 1 (2002)

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DNV-GL: DNV-GL Type Approval Location Classes per DNV Standard for
Certification 2.4 (2006):
Temperature D, Humidity B, Vibration B, EMC A,
Enclosure: Required protection according to relevant rules shall be provided
upon installation on board.

This product is certified as a component for use in other equipment. The final combination is subject to
acceptance by the authority having jurisdiction or local inspection.

Special Conditions for Safe Use

Wiring must be in accordance with North American Class I, Division 2 and European Zone 2, Category 3
wiring methods as applicable, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction.

Field wiring must be suitable for at least 95 °C (203 °F).

Protective Earth Grounding is required to be connected to the input PE Terminal.

Impact testing on DVP with IP66 enclosure was performed per IEC 60079-0, section 26.4.2, Low Impact
Group II, 4 Joules on all parts except the external connectors. Product is identified with an “X” and
manual specifies product must be installed in an area to protect against high impact, and connectors must
be mechanically protected from impact.

DVP models with IP30 enclosure must be installed into a cabinet with an IP54 or higher rating when used
in a Zone 2 hazardous location. The end user is responsible for providing a final enclosure that meets the
requirements of a suitable protection method defined in IEC 60079 series. The IP54 cabinet shall suitable
for the full ambient temperature rating of the DVP model selected and properly sized, so that after
installation the maximum surface temperature is less than 115 °C to assure T4 temperature class.

The DVP shall not be installed in areas exceeding in Pollution Degree 2, as defined in IEC 60664-1.

The user shall ensure that a minimum clearance of 6.4 mm between live parts and earthed metal is
maintained.

Internal batteries located on the Communication Module (models with Ethernet option) are not to be
charged and are not customer replaceable.

Transient protection for the DVP is to be provided externally by the end user. The transient protection
device is to be set at a level not exceeding 140% of the peak rated voltage (150 Vdc). Transient
protection is not required for equipment marked for 18 Vdc to 32 Vdc.

EXPLOSION HAZARD—Do not remove covers or connect/disconnect

electrical connectors unless power has been switched off or the area
is known to be non-hazardous.

Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division

2 or Zone 2.

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RISQUE D’EXPLOSION—Ne pas enlever les couvercles, ni

raccorder / débrancher les prises électriques, sans vous en
assurez auparavant que le système a bien été mis hors
tension; ou que vous situez bien dans une zone non
explosive.

La substitution de composants peut rendre ce matériel

inacceptable pour les emplacements de Classe I, Division 2
et/ou Zone 2.

Do not use any test points on the power supply or control boards
unless the area is known to be non-hazardous.

Ne pas utiliser les bornes d’essai du block d’alimentation ou

des cartes de commande à moins de se trouver dans un
emplacement non dangereux.

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Chapter 1.
General Information

Introduction
The Digital Valve Positioner (DVP) is a digital electronic position driver used to control actuation systems
on reciprocating engines and turbines. The DVP is designed to control valves and actuators with either
limited angle torque (LAT) or brushless DC (BLDC) motor types. The driver provides position output
based on resolver feedback located on the valve or actuator. The DVP uses the latest in Woodward
control architecture and a robust controller to provide high-speed precise valve control.

The DVP is designed for plug-and-play installations on many valve types. Woodward has integrated
smart technology into the new generation of valves and actuators called an ID (identification) module.
Upon connection to a valve or actuator equipped with an ID module, the DVP will automatically read
critical valve-specific information to set up the driver. After this auto-detection and customer interface
configuration, the DVP is ready for use.

The DVP is designed to accept many different types of input commands, including Single or Dual CAN,
Analog Input (4–20 mA or 0–5 V), or Ethernet (if equipped). Woodward also provides a Service Tool that
allows users to manipulate, configure, and monitor the DVP operation status.

The Woodward DVP is suitable for +24 Vdc or +125 Vdc input power supply operation and meets IP30 or IP66
environments. (Contact Woodward for more details.)

Purpose and Scope

The purpose of this manual is to provide the necessary background information for installing and
operating the Digital Valve Positioner (DVP) appropriately. Topics covered include mechanical
installation, electrical wiring, software configuration (service tool), as well as troubleshooting information
on the DVP.

Ensure that you have downloaded and are using the latest revision of
this manual. Updates are available on the Woodward website at
www.woodward.com/publications.

Intended Applications
The Woodward DVP is a state-of the-art driver for electric actuation. It features a rugged and compact
design. The DVP provides positioning based on a demand signal from the control systems, and it is
designed for use with various Woodward valves and actuators. Multiple input type configurations allow
the DVP to be used with many different turbine controllers. The driver supports redundant installations.
The new generation DVP provides significant advancements over the earlier generation of the driver,
including internal configurability to drive different Woodward products, such as, but not limited to the
following:

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Table 1-1. Valve Reference Manual

DVP Actuators and valves Ref. Manual

Electric Gas Metering Valves (EGMV) 26305
Electric Liquid Metering Valve (ELMV) 26306
Electric Water Metering Valve (EWMV) 26306
Electric Liquid Bypass Valve (ELBV) 26306
125 Vdc
Large Electric Sonic Valve (LESV) 26419
GS16DR(Dual Resolver) 26418
LQ50 26506
ELA 21 35107
24 Vdc / LQ25 26475
125 Vdc LQ25T, LQ25BP 26476
EM35MR/3103 40185
24 Vdc
EM100/3151 40181

DVP Control Specifications

General Specifications

125 Vdc DVP Model

Description: Digital Valve Positioner (DVP) IP30 and IP66 Model, Dual Drive Model

Power Supply Input: 125 Vdc +20%, –28% (90-150Vdc)

Standard Models:
2 A steady state, 40 A peak for 200 ms, 240 W max
DVP Dual Drive Model:
Current Draw(Maximum):
8 A transient for 10 s, 40 A peak for 500 ms, with 120 Sec Cooldown
3 A steady state, (Current draw includes output current at maximum listed
below)
IP30 DVP IP66
40 A peak for up to 500 ms, 40 A peak for up to 500 ms and 12 A
Output Current (Maximum)
with 30 Sec Cooldown, for up to 10 Sec. with 30 Sec Cooldown.
12 A steady state. 11 A steady state.
(With Ethernet Option)
40 W nominal; 70 W @ Maximum Heat- Load
(This is the heat-load caused by the DVP and occurs when the associated fuel
valve is being positioned near the maximum stop of the valve).
Package Heat Dissipation:
(Without Ethernet Option)
40 W Nominal; 63 W @ Maximum Heat-Load
(This is the heat-load caused by the DVP and occurs when the associated fuel
valve is being positioned near the maximum stop of the valve).
Mechanical Dimensions: IP30 DVP IP66 DVP
279 x 272 x 145 mm 483 x 311 x 111 mm
(11.0 x 10.7 x 5.7 inches) (19.00 x 12.24 x 4.38 inches)

Weight: 7.9 kg (17.5 lb) 6.94 kg (15.32 lb)

24 Vdc DVP Model

Description: Digital Valve Positioner (DVP) IP30 and IP66 Model
Power Supply Input: 24 Vdc +33%, –25% (18-32 Vdc)
25 A peak for up to 500 ms, 10 A steady state, 240 W max
Current Draw (Maximum):
(Current draw includes output current at maximum listed below)
Output Current (Maximum): 25 A peak for up to 500 ms, with 30 Sec Cooldown, 15 A steady state

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(With Ethernet Option)
40 W nominal
70 W @ Maximum Heat- Load
(This is the heat-load caused by the DVP and occurs when the associated fuel
valve is being positioned near the maximum stop of the valve).
Package Heat Dissipation:
(Without Ethernet Option)
40 W Nominal
63 W @ Maximum Heat-Load
(This is the heat-load caused by the DVP and occurs when the associated fuel
valve is being positioned near the maximum stop of the valve).
IP30 DVP IP66 DVP
Mechanical Dimensions: 279 x 272 x 145 mm 483 x 311 x 111 mm
(11.0 x 10.7 x 5.7 inches) (19.00 x 12.24 x 4.38 inches)
Weight: 7.9 kg (17.5 lb) 6.94 kg (15.32 lb)

Environmental Specifications
Ambient Operating –40 to +55 °C (–40 to +131 °F) with Ethernet option
Temperature: –40 to +70 °C (–40 to +158 °F) without Ethernet option. DVP Dual Drive
Storage Temperature: –40 to +105 °C (–40 to +221 °F)
Humidity: 0 to 100% non-condensing
Woodward Specification RV5 (0.04 G²/Hz, 10–500 Hz,
Mechanical Vibration:
2 hours/axis, 1.04 Grms)
Mechanical Shock: Woodward Specification MS2 (30 G, 11 ms Half Sine Pulse)
EN61000-6-2: Immunity for Industrial Environments
EMI/RFI Specification: EN61000-6-4: Emissions for Industrial Environments Woodward imposed
requirements: Conducted Low Frequency Immunity, 50 Hz – 10 kHz
IP30 DVP
Not provided. A suitable cabinet must be selected for Zone 2 hazardous
Impact Protection (See locations.
Regulatory Compliance section IP66 DVP, Dual Drive
for Special Conditions): Suitable for areas where there is a low risk of mechanical impact (4J per IEC
60079-0 cl. 26.4.2); external connectors must be mechanically protected from
impact.
IP30 DVP
IP30 per IEC 60529. A suitable cabinet must be selected for Zone 2 hazardous
Environmental Protection (See
locations.
Regulatory Compliance section
IP66 DVP, Dual Drive
for Special Conditions):
IP66 per IEC 60529 and IEC 60079 series for Zone 2 hazardous locations.
Door latch covers must remain closed in service for optimum protection.

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Chapter 2.
Installation

EXPLOSION HAZARD—Do not remove covers or connect/disconnect

electrical connectors unless power has been switched off or the area
is known to be non-hazardous.

EXPLOSION HAZARD - For installation in hazardous locations,

carefully review all requirements and limitations in the Regulatory
Compliance section for Special Conditions of Safe Use.

If welding in the area of the DVP, disconnect all cables, and verify the
DVP and Actuator Chassis is grounded prior to conducting the
welding.

Due to the hazardous location listings associated with this product,

proper wire type and wiring practices are critical to operation.
If the gland plates are modified to provide input and/or output
connections to the DVP, verify that the hardware used for the wiring
connections is in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction or
local inspection and will not compromise the IP66 rating of the
enclosure.
The DVP must be grounded for safety and EMC compliance (see
Mechanical Installation Requirements).
Make all required electrical connections based on the wiring diagrams
in Chapter 3.

Shielding Requirements
The use of shielded-twisted cabling is required where indicated by the control wiring diagram in order to
insure EMC compliance. Terminate the cable shield as indicated by control wiring diagram using the
installation notes described below.

Grounding Requirements
IP30 DVP - The chassis is intended to be grounded through the low impedance mechanical mounting
interface for proper EMC performance. Additionally, the PE terminal ( ) must be connected to PE
ground to ensure safety compliance. Note: If the IP30 enclosure is mounted on vibration isolators, the
EMC ground must be provided using a short, low-impedance strap or cable (typically >12 AWG/3 mm²
and <18”/46 cm in length) connected to the mounting hardware.

IP66 DVP - The chassis is intended to be grounded using a short, low-impedance strap or cable (typically
>12 AWG/3 mm² and <18”/46 cm in length) connected to the designated EMC ground terminal ( ).
Additionally, the PE terminal ( ) must be connected to PE ground to ensure safety compliance.

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Wiring Installation Notes

Refer to the valve manual for a detailed plant wiring diagram for your
wiring installation.

• Connect all wires as shown in the plant-wiring diagram for the appropriate actuator type (Table 1-1
for valve reference manual).
• Load terminations should be applied accordingly.
• Apply general practice to ensure cables are checked from point to point. Motor and resolver
impedance are verified from line power to ground.
• Wires exposed beyond the shield should be as short as possible, not exceeding 2 inches (51 mm).
• The shield termination wire (or drain wire) should be kept as short as possible, not exceeding 2
inches (51 mm), and where possible the diameter should be maximized.
• Installations with severe electromagnetic interference (EMI) may require additional shielding
precautions. Contact Woodward for more information.

Failure to provide shielding can produce future conditions which are difficult to diagnose. Proper shielding
at the time of installation is required to assure satisfactory operation of the product.

Verify details concerning Installation mounting requirements; ground straps, lock washers, etc.

Mechanical Installation Requirements

This section provides the general information for mounting location selection, installation, and wiring of
the Digital Valve Positioner (DVP).

Unpacking the Shipping Carton

• Before unpacking the control, refer to the inside front cover of this manual and to the Regulatory
Compliance page for warnings and cautions. Be careful when unpacking the control. Check for signs
of damage such as bent or dented panels, scratches, and loose or broken parts. If any damage is
found immediately notify the shipper.
• The DVP is shipped from the factory in an anti-static foam-lined carton. This carton should always be
used for transport of the DVP when it is not installed. Read the Electrostatic Discharge Awareness
page before handling the DVP.
• Check for and remove all manuals, connectors, mounting screws, and other items before discarding
the shipping box.

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General Installation and Mounting Considerations

When selecting a location for mounting the DVP consider the following:
• Protect the unit from direct exposure to water or a condensation-prone environment.
• The DVP is designed for installation in a low vibration environment. If installed in vibration levels
above normal control room levels, the DVP should be vibration isolated from engine and generator
vibrations above 50 Hz. See Grounding Requirements above.
• Install the DVP in an area where temperatures will not exceed those listed in Specifications section
for the selected options (enclosure, Ethernet)
• The DVP is designed to mount to a metal surface to allow heat from the DVP to be conducted to the
metal mounting surface.
• Provide adequate ventilation for cooling. Shield the unit from radiant heat sources.
• Allow adequate space around the unit for servicing and cable routing (Figure 2-1).
• Do not install near high-voltage or high-current devices.
• Install the DVP in an area where there is a protection from outside contamination.
• Provide a 1 inch (25 mm) clearance from the IP30 DVP to other hardware when selecting a mounting
location. The IP30 DVP model can be mounted in any orientation.
• The IP66 DVP enclosure can be mounted in any orientation. However, orientation may be used to
limit risk of impact to external connectors when installing in Zone 2 hazardous locations. See
Regulatory Compliance section for Special Conditions.
• For maximum thermal performance, the IP30 DVP must be mounted on a vertical surface such that
the wires exit out the positioner from an upward and downward direction. See direction indication in
Figure 2-1.
• Verify that cable lengths do not exceed lengths specified in the electrical I/O section of this manual.

For maximum thermal performance, the DVP must be mounted

vertically with at least 25 mm or 1 inch of clearance on all sides of the
DVP to allow free convection air to flow past the enclosure cooling
fins. Without proper clearance between adjacent hardware on all sides
of the DVP, convection cooling air won’t reach the DVP cooling fins,
and the DVP may overheat.

Do not mount the DVP near sources of excessive radiant heat such as
exhaust manifolds or other excessively hot engine components.

Wire Preparation and Connector Screw Torque Drive Recommendation

We recommend that you follow wiring preparation and terminal block screw drive torque specifications for
all DVP input/output terminal block installations.

Table 2-1. Wire Hookup Guideline

Specification I/O Terminal Block Power Terminal Blocks

Wire Gauge 20 – 16 AWG 8 AWG
(0.5 – 1.0 mm²) (8 mm²)

Wire Strip 0.25 – 0.300 Inches 0.45 – 0.55 Inches

Length (6.4–7.6 mm) (11.4–14.0 mm)

Recommended 2.5 – 3.5 lb-in 10 – 12 lb-in

Torque drive on (0.3 – 0.4 Nm) (1.1 – 1.4 Nm)
the Terminal
Block Connector

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Connector Kits
The DVP is shipped with mating connectors for all input and output connectors. However, in some
applications where an extra set of connector is needed, Woodward carries a DVP connector kit as shown
on Table 2-2.

Table 2-2. Connector Kit Driver Descriptions

Connector Kits Generic Driver Description

6995-1063 DVP, IP66 Conduit in, Circular output
8923-1288 DVP, 125 Vdc IP30, TB input, TB output
8923-1318 DVP, 125 Vdc, IP30, TB input and Circular connector output.
8923-1337 DVP, 125 Vdc, IP66 Conduit in, and Conduit out
8923-1654 DVP, 24 Vdc, IP66 Conduit In and conduit out
8923-1656 DVP, 24 Vdc, IP30, TB in and Circular out
8923-1657 DVP, 24 Vdc, IP30, TB in and TB out

Mounting Hardware Kits

The DVP IP-30 is shipped with the mounting hardware kit in Table 2-3. The kit includes the necessary
mounting screws and hardware to mount the DVP. In some case where more mounting hardware is
needed, we recommend that ¼-20 socket head cap screws be used for the mounting. If metric hardware
is required, we recommend that M6 socket head cap screws be used. Make sure to torque the mounting
hardware to 80 lb.-in (9.0 N.m).

Table 2-3. Mounting Hardware Kit Information

Hardware Kit Part Number Applicable to DVP Specification

User shall apply the following torque specification
8923-1136 to insure screw is securely mounted.
DVP IP30 box.
(4 x 1 “ (25 mm) long 80 lb-in (9.0 N.m)
4 x flat washers.)

Not Provided (Woodward User will determine the length of the mounting
recommends using a #10 DVP IP66 screw and panel. Apply proper Torque to suit the
Screw for mounting) application and location.

Door opening and close (IP66 version)

To open the door, use a large flathead screwdriver to turn the latch insert slot approximately a quarter
turn to the proper direction shown on device cover. Opposite motion between latches is required. (See
Figure 2-1). It may be necessary to push on the door while turning the latch, to relieve some of the
pressure applied by the door gasket. To fully open device lid, both latch slot lines should point to the
UNLOCK or OPEN symbol. When closing the door, make sure both latches are fully turned to the LOCK
or CLOSED position for proper device sealing.

On the IP66 model, opposite turning motion is required between the

latches to open or close the device. See Figure 2-1.

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Figure 2-1. Latch Orientation Open/Close State

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Configuration Options
Table 2-4. DVP IP-30 Enclosure Information

The DVP in IP-30 Enclosure is available

in multiple configurations
Configuration Options
• 125 Vdc or 24 Vdc Power Input options
• Circular Connector or Terminal Block options
• Dual resolvers or triple resolvers in
redundancy option.
• With or without EGD Ethernet
Communication Option.
Mechanical Specification
• Dimension - 279x272x145 mm (11.0x10.7x5.7
inches)
• Weight -7.9 kg (17.5 lb)
Features
• Analog or Digital Demand Input
• Triple redundant EGD (Ethernet) or dual
redundant CANopen with Analog backup
option.
• ID Module Compatibility
• Configurable settings available by using
Service Tool.
• Configurable Discrete Inputs/outputs.

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Mount
vertically for
maximum
cooling
effectiveness

Figure 2-2. DVP Circular Connector Outline Drawing (Top View)

Terminal Locations
All terminals and connectors are located on the ends of the DVP extruded chassis. Figure 2-2 shows both
end views of the Circular Connector DVP to help orient I/O to chassis location. For EMC compliance, the
DVP must be mounted with low impedance bond to Earth ground.

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Figure 2-3. DVP IP30 Input Connectors

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Figure 2-4. DVP IP30 Output Connectors

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Figure 2-5. DVP, IP30, Outline (Top View)

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Figure 2-6. IP30/IP66, DVP Circular Connector Pinout Diagram

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Figure 2-7. IP30/IP66, Dual DVP, Circular Connector Pinout Diagram

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Figure 2-8. IP30/IP66, DVP, Terminal Block Pinout

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Figure 2-9. 24 Vdc, IP30, DVP, Terminal Block Pin out

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Table 2-5. 24 V/125 Vdc, IP66 DVP

DVP Enclosure that meets the IP66

environment is available in multiple
configurations:

Configuration Options
• 125 Vdc or 24 Vdc Power Input
Option

• One-output circular connector

gland plate and an input blank
gland plate option. This option is
recommended for using with pre-
made valve interface cable.

• Two blank gland plate

configuration options. This option
is recommended for conduit entry
application.

• With or without EGD Ethernet

Communication option.

• Dual Drive Option

Features
• Demand Input signal
o Analog
o Digital

• Redundancy capability
o CANopen with Analog backup
o EGD (Ethernet) redundancy

• ID Module Capability

• Configurable and setting through

Service Tool

• Software configurable Discrete

Inputs and Outputs

Mechanical Specification
• Dimensions:
483 X 311 X 111 mm
(19.0 X 12.24 X 4.38 inches)

• Weight: 6.94 kg (15.32 lb)

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Figure 2-10. 24 V/125 Vdc, IP66 DVP, Conduit Entry

Figure 2-11. DVP IP66, 24 V/125 Vdc Circular Connectors

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Figure 2-12. DVP IP66 Outline (Side View)

Figure 2-13. DVP IP66 Blank Gland Plate Cutouts Recommendation

("Detail A")

Figure 2-14. DVP IP66 for Dual Drive Applications, 125 Vdc with Circular Connectors

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Figure 2-15. DVP IP66 for Dual Drive Applications, 125 Vdc with Circular Connectors (Side View)

Figure 2-16. DVP IP66 for Dual Drive Applications, Gland Plate Cutout Recommendations

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To remove the gland plate on the Dual DVP configurations, please use the following procedure to prevent
damage to the unit.

Figure 2-17. Remove Internal Drive Synchronization Harness from Terminal Blocks

Loosen the screws holding the TB6_B and TB7_A terminal blocks in position as shown in Figure 2-16.
Remove both terminal blocks leaving the terminal block headers attached to the harness connected to the
gland plate. As shown in Figure 2-17, remove the screw attaching the right grounding strap from the DVP
Enclosure. Remove the screws attaching the right gland plate of the DVP as shown in Figure 2-18.
Remove the gland plate.

Figure 2-18. Remove Internal Drive Synchronization Harness

Figure 2-19. Gland Plate Retention Screws

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Machine or punch the gland plate for the size necessary to accommodate the power and signal glands or
conduit fittings. Install these fittings in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Replace the gland plate in the reverse order. Tighten the fasteners in accordance with the following table.

Table 2-6. Fastener Locations and Recommended Torque

Fastener Location Recommended Torque

Gland Plate Retention Screws 13.5 to 16.5 in-lb (1.53 to 1.86 N-m)
Grounding Strap Retaining Nut 13.5 to 16.5 in-lb (1.53 to 1.86 N-m)
Terminal Block Retaining Screws 2.5-3.5 in-lb (0.3-0.4 N-m)

Figure 2-20. DVP IP66 Circular Connector Internal Enclosure Wire Routing

Figure 2-21. DVP IP66 Internal Board Stack—I/O and Power Interface

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RESOLVER 3 RESOLVER 2 RESOLVER 1 ID MODULE

POWER TB

Figure 2-22. DVP IP66 Internal Board Stack—Actuator Interface Side

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Chapter 3.
Electrical I/O

Power Supply Inputs

The DVP is designed with redundant power supply inputs. These inputs share a common ground and are
isolated from chassis ground. This option allows for redundancy in wiring, connectors and power sources as
long as the power sources share a common ground. If one of the inputs is lost, drops low, or experiences
temporary power loss, the other power input will take over without being affected by the first input. The user
is provided with four terminals (each terminal is sized for up to 8 AWG wire), two plus and two minus. The
DVP requires a power supply capable of the specified voltages and current levels. Please see table 3-1 for
power and fusing information necessary for safe and reliable operation of the DVP.

The DVP is designed to run with a variety of Woodward valves. Power

requirement depends on the valve and driver used. See the valve
specification for proper power requirements. The valve manual power
requirement can be different from the DVP power requirement.

Overcurrent protection devices recommended in this manual are

intended to provide protection against faults which result in increased
current flow, and therefore, increased heating and the probability of
the start and spread of fire.

Table 3-1a. DVP Power Requirements (125 Vdc)

LERA (GS150) LQ25/LQ25B/

LELA Based Actuators LQ25BP/
Valve Type ELA21
(LESV, ELMV, EWMV, GS16DR
ELBV, EGMV)
Input Voltage 90 to 150 Vdc (120 V nominal)
Steady State
Current 2.6 A 2A 3A
Continuous
Transient 8 A for 10 Sec
14 A for 250 ms 5 A for 100 ms
Current
10 A, 250 V Slow Blow,
Fuse 15 A, 250 V Slow Blow, minimum I²t rating 1000 A²s minimum
I²t rating 500 A²s
Circuit 20 A, 250 V minimum
10 A, 250 V minimum
Breaker

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Table 3-1b. DVP Power Requirements (24 Vdc)

EM35 Actuator
Valve Type (EM35MR 3103/3171, LQ25/LQ25B/LQ25BP
EM100/3151)
Input Voltage
18 V to 32 Vdc ( 24 V nominal)
Range
Steady State
2.6 A continuous 5 A continuous
Current
Transient Current 20 A transient for 200 ms 15 A transient for 100 ms
10 A, 250 V Slow Blow, 10 A, 250 V Slow Blow,
Fuse
minimum I²t rating 500 A²s) minimum I²t rating of 500 A²s
Circuit Breaker 20 A, 250 V minimum 10 A, 250 V minimum
Note: Only the DVP 24V will support LQ25 single speed

Power Wiring
The DVP is not equipped with an input power switch. Input power wiring to the DVP is crucial to its
operation; therefore, we recommend that a safety input power switch be provided for installation and
servicing. Do not use a fuse as a switch. A circuit breaker meeting the power supply requirement may be
used for this purpose. It is important that proper wiring be applied during system installation to avoid an
unwanted power trip or ground loop. Figure 3-1 illustrates the correct and wrong ways to wire the power
cable to the DVP.

Figure 3-1. Power Wiring Recommendation

The DVP is designed to run with a variety of Woodward valves. Power

requirements depend on the valve and driver used. See the valve
specification for proper power requirements. The valve manual power
requirements can be different from the DVP power requirements.

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Recommendations for Dual and Simplex Power Wiring

The DVP is provided with power terminals suitable for the required voltage and current level. Two positive
and two negative pins are each sized for 8 AWG.

Provision for separate redundant power supplies are provided by dual DC inputs. Each of the inputs is
diode isolated from the main input bus. If one of the supplies is lost, the other input will take over and the
DVP will continue to operate normally. The loss of the input will be annunciated as an alarm.

Woodward recommends that you take advantage of the dual input power wiring configuration, however
the inputs can be tied together for use with a single power supply.

If a single power source is used to supply power to the DVP, jumpers should be used to apply power to
both sets of input power terminals. The purpose of these jumpers is to ensure that the power supplied
from the source is distributed equally to the two DVP inputs. This minimizes the power dissipated in each
of the DVP input diodes for reduced heat load and improved reliability. When using the jumpers, insert the
positive (+) power input lead from the power source into either the #1 or #3 positions, and the negative (-)
lead into either the #2 or #4 positions as shown in the left panel of Figure 3-2.

Some newer versions of the DVP may include power input plugs with jumpers to connect the two positive
and two negative terminals.

In installations where separate dual power sources are connected to the DVP as shown on the right panel
of Figure 3-2, the jumpers are not required.

Figure 3-2. Input Power Interface Diagram

Power Input Cable Requirements

Cable selection and sizing are very important to avoid power loss during driver operation. The power
supply input at the driver’s input terminal must always provide the required nominal voltage for
the driver.

Refer to the valve manual for a detailed plant-wiring diagram for your
wiring installation.

The input power wire must comply with local code requirements and be of sufficient size such that the
power supply voltage minus the IR loss in the two lead wires to the DVP driver does not drop below the
driver input minimum voltage requirement.

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American Wire Gauge Voltage Drop

A standard wire gauge voltage drop at maximum ambient temperature is provided in Table 3-2 to assist
the cable selection.

Table 3-2. Voltage Drop Using American Wire Gauge (AWG)

Voltage Drop per Meter Voltage Drop Per Foot

Wire Gauge (AWG) @ 20 A Round-Trip (V) @ 20 A Round-Trip (V)
8 0.100 0.031
10 0.165 0.050
12 0.262 0.080

Voltage Drop Calculation Using American Wire Gauge

Example: A 10 AWG wires will drop 0.050 V/ft at 20 A at maximum ambient temperature. Using 100 feet
between the DVP driver and the power supply would provide a voltage drop of 100x0.05= 5 V. It is very
important to ensure the voltage at the driver’s input terminal is within the product power input specification
in order to achieve the maximum performance.

Wire Area Voltage Drop

A standard wire area voltage drop at maximum ambient temperature is provided in Table 3-3 to assist the
cable selection.

Table 3-3. Voltage Drop Using Wire Area (mm²)

Voltage Drop Per Voltage Drop Per Foot

Wire Gauge (mm²) Meter @ 20 A Round- @ 20 A Round-Trip (V)
Trip (V)
10 0.087 0.026
6 0.144 0.044
4 0.216 0.066

Example: 6 mm² wires will drop 0.144 V/m at 20 A. Using 50 meters between the DVP driver and the
power supply would provide a voltage drop of 50x0.144 = 7.2 V. In order to achieve the maximum DVP
performance, we recommend that the applied voltage at the DVP input terminal must within the product
nominal specification.

We recommend that the voltage at the DVP input power terminal block
always provide the nominal power in order for the DVP to operate
correctly. There is no cable length limitation to the input power of the
DVP as long as the voltage at the DVP power input terminal is within
the DVP nominal requirement.

Resolver Feedback
There are three resolver feedback inputs provided on the DVP for redundancy, or in order to look at the
position of multiple devices, such as the motor and the valve. There is a 5 kHz excitation signal that is
sent out to the resolver from the positioner, and a cosine and sine signal are sent back to the DVP. These
signals are then translated through a resolver to digital algorithm, and from the output of that block the
processor calculates the position of the motor. This information is then fed into the control model at the
appropriate intervals. The resolver feedbacks should be appropriately wired and shielded according to
instructions and the length of the wires should be limited to 100 m and the lumped capacitance should be
limited to 5 nF (Figure 3-3). If approved prefabricated cables are used in conjunction with end plate
assembly, then the shielding and length have already been addressed.

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Control Board TB2, TB3, and
TB4 for Resolvers 1, 2, and 3
Resolver Respectively
DVP Resolver Interface

Excitation + 1 5kHz Sine

Wave
Excitation - 2

3
Cosine +
4
Cosine - RDC
5

6
Sine +
7
Sine -
8

Figure 3-3. Position Feedback Transducer Interface Diagram

Resolver/LVDT Signal Requirement

Excitation (Generated from DVP)
Frequency: 5 kHz
Voltage: Controlled by DVP

SIN and COS (Signal returned from the position).

Max Voltage: ±1.5 V

Position Feedback Transducer Wiring Requirements:

• Shielding: Per drawing above
• The maximum capacitance of the shielded twisted pair position feedback transducer cables should
be less than a total of 5 nF (not including internal capacitance) in order to meet positioning accuracy
and performance specifications
• Maximum Run Length: 100 m
• Wire Gauge Range: 16–20 AWG
• All feedback cables must be run separately from the motor cables to avoid coupling between the
high voltage switching drive signals and the lower level position feedback transducer feedback
signals.

Motor Driver Outputs

The DVP provides three available motor terminal outputs on the motor drive output, Figures 3-4 and 3-5.
Each of the three output terminals is sized for 8 AWG wire. The Motor drive output can be software
configured to drive a three-phase motor or LAT motor.

In an IP30 Circular connector DVP model, an extended cable/connector (J1–6 pin connector) was routed
from the internal power driver board to the end plate to allow for motor drive interface (see plant wiring
figure for wiring diagram). In an IP30 DVP Terminal block version, an extended cable/terminal block
(POWER TB–4 pin terminal) is routed to the end plate. Three terminal pins are designated for each of the
motor drive outputs, and the one is designated for the EARTH ground.

In an IP30 Terminal Block +24 V DVP model, an extended 6-pin cable/terminal connector is provided
allowing 2 cables per one motor output installation. This option is to minimize voltage drop in the wire and
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The safety ground from the motor should be connected to the PE ground post provided on the DVP base
plate. If approved prefabricated cables are being used, the appropriate grounding is provided via the
cable wiring.

For best noise immunity, the motor power cables should be run in separate cable trays or conduits from
the motor resolver cables.

Figure 3-4. 3-Phase Motor Drive Diagram

Figure 3-5. LAT Motor Drive Diagram

Motor Drive Specifications

• 3-Phases Motor or (LAT) Motor Drive
o Switching Frequency: 10 kHz
o Software configurable (Depend on the valve application)
• Maximum Motor Current
o Steady State Current: see valve manual
o Transient Current: see valve manual

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General Motor Wiring Requirements

• The Motor wires should be twisted together to avoid excessive loop area that may radiate or be more
susceptible to radiation.
• If separate cables are necessary, then the distance between conductors must be minimal to reduce
the previously mentioned loops, as shown in Figure 3-6.
• If shielding is used the shield should be terminated at the driver end only through the mating cable
connector housing for the circular connector version or to an earth ground connection for the
conduit entry or terminal block version .
• All motor cables should be run separate from the lower level signals to avoid coupling noise from the
high voltage motor drive signals to the lower level feedback signals.

Figure 3-6. Preventing “Loops”

Motor Cable Length

Follow the indications and recommendations on wire gauge for each desired cable length in Table 3-4.
For a motor output drive of the circular DVP model, the cable length is limited due to unavailable
connector pins. A long distance beyond the recommended cable length will likely degrade the
performance of the DVP.

There are two terminal-pin outputs on both the +24 V DVP and terminal block DVP Model, and one motor
drive output. A junction box for the inputs is required. This provides the option to install two motor wires
into one motor output, and permits the long cable distance needed. Tables 3-4 and 3-5 indicate the
maximum cable length that can be used.

Table 3-4. 125 Vdc DVP Motor Wiring Requirements Table

American Wire Metric Wire

Maximum Cable Length
Gauge (AWG) (mm2)
328 ft 100 m 8 10
206 ft 63 m 10 6
131 ft 40 m 12 4

Table 3-5. 24 Vdc DVP Motor Wiring Requirements Table

Maximum Cable Length Terminal Terminal American Metric Wire

Meters Feet 1, 3, 5 2, 4, 6 Wire Gauge (mm2)
(AWG)
12 40 X 14 2.5
24 79 X X 14 2.5
19 62 X 12 4
39 128 X X 12 4
30 98 X 10 6
60 197 X X 10 6
50 164 X 8 10
100 328 X X 8 10

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Woodward offers cable sets that can be used for certain applications,
contact Woodward sales for more information.

Ethernet Communication Ports

The DVP supports Ethernet communications to the driver from a master controller. The DVP receives
command inputs from the master control and will generate a digital response. The wiring requirements
and supported protocols are defined below.

When the Ethernet module is present, Ethernet communications provides command input for the DVP.
This interface currently utilizes the EGD (Ethernet Global Data) protocol. The three Ethernet channels are
voted two out of three to ensure operational reliability if one of the channels fails. See Figure 3-7 and
Table 3-6 for the pin-out diagram and required Ethernet / EGD settings.

For information related to Cyber-security and the DVP see Manual 35124.

Figure 3-7. Ethernet Interface Diagram

Wiring Requirements:
• Double Shielded (SSTP) cables are required
• CAT-5 Ethernet Cable
• Maximum Run Length: 30 m
• For long Ethernet cables where ground loops are a concern, the shield should be capacitive coupled
at one end. Woodward’s 5453-754 Field Termination Module is available for this purpose.

Connection Types (Auto Sensing):

• 10 Base-T
• 10 Base-T Full Duplex
• 100Base-TX
• 100Base-T4
• 100Base-TX Full Duplex

Ethernet Port Configuration Requirements:

• All ports configured for different subnets.

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Table 3-6. EGD Triplex Communication Configurations

Port Port DVP Port DVP EGD Customer Customer

Function Configuration Producer Controller Controller
Configuration EGD Producer
IP address IP address Configuration
Subnet Producer ID Subnet
Exchange Producer ID
Num Exchange
Num
1 EGD Chan 1 192.168.128.20 192.168.128.20 192.168.128.1 192.168.128.1
255.255.255.0 20 255.255.255.0 1
2 EGD Chan 2 192.168.129.20 192.168.129.20 192.168.129.1 192.168.129.1
255.255.255.0 20 255.255.255.0 1
3 EGD Chan 3 192.168.130.20 192.168.130.20 192.168.130.1 192.168.130.1
255.255.255.0 20 255.255.255.0 1
4/NC Service / Test 172.16.100.10 No Connection No No Connection
Port 255.255.255.0 Connection

The above table defines the required configuration of both the Ethernet ports and the EGD protocol. The
DVP comes preconfigured for the configuration shown in the table. The IP addresses of the EGD ports
are not configurable from the DVP service tool. The DVP will not communicate if the IP address / subnet
of the customer controller ports are not configured as shown in the DVP configuration table.

EGD producer interface of the DVP is configured to generate an EGD packet with the Producer ID and
exchange number set to the values defined in the DVP EGD Producer Configuration column of the table.
The DVP EGD consumer interface is configured to accept EGD packets from the customer controller with
the producer ID and exchange number set to the values defined in the Customer Controller EGD
producer Configuration column.

RS-232 Service Port

Use the RS-232 port (Figure 3-8) only during the DVP Configuration or troubleshooting with the Service
Tool. See Chapter 5 for initial setup information of this positioner. Perform all normal operation command
and monitoring through the Ethernet, CAN, or other command and feedback type depending on the
positioner configuration. Recommend that an RS-232 isolator be applied when using the serial port in
order to avoid any possible communication issues. The reason for this is that the port is not isolated, and
it is desired to avoid any potential ground loops or unnecessary EMI noise coupling related to PC
connections and typical industrial environments. The RS-232 port requires a straight-through cable.

DVP Service Port Interface.

DB9 Conn
DVP RX
3
Rs232 RS232
Isolator
DVP TX
2
Receiver
RS232 GND
5
3 2 5
DB9 Sub-D
Connector. Shield

Figure 3-8. RS-232 Interface Diagram

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RS-232 Communication Specification

• Data Rate: fixed baud rate at 38.4 kbps
• Isolation: 1500 Vac from input power

Wiring Requirements
• External RS-232 Isolator is Recommended (Phoenix Contact PSM-ME-RS-232/RS-232-P,
Woodward P/N 1784-635)
• Straight-through cable type

Analog Input
The analog input for the DVP is a 4–20 mA or 0–5 V configuration and can be configured through
software to be used as the position command input. The input may be used as either a 4–20 mA input or
a 0–5 V input, and this configurability is also done through software. See Chapters 5 and 6 to learn more
about configuration of the input and how to make changes if necessary.

ProAct DVP
Integrated
AnalogSpeed
Input.Control.
Analog Input.

Voltage or 11
ADC
Current
Source.
Converter
12

Voltage/
Current Mode
Selection

Processor
13

Figure 3-9. Analog Input Interface Diagram

Analog Input Specification:

• Analog 4–20 mA: Range is 2 to 22 mA
• Analog 0–5 V selection: Range is 0 to 5 V
• Max. temperature Drift: 200 ppm/°C
• Calibrated Accuracy: 0.1% of FS
• Common Mode Voltage: ±100 V
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio: –70 dB @ 500 Hz
• Isolation: 400 kΩ from each terminal to Digital Common
1500 Vac from Input Power

Wiring Requirements:
• Individually shielded twisted pair cable
• Keep this and all other low-level signal cables separated from motor cables and input power cables
to avoid unnecessary coupling (noise) between them.
• Maximum Run Length: 100 m
• Wire Gauge Range: 16–20 AWG (0.5 to 1.3 mm³)

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Analog Output
The analog output of the DVP is in the form of a 4–20 mA output and can drive load resistances up to
500Ω. This output can be configured to perform one of many different tasks, such as reporting actual
position, set position, or in the case of a speed control, the output can report speed. See Chapters 5 and
6 to learn more about configuration of the input and how to make changes if necessary. This output is
designed for monitoring and diagnostic purposes only, and is not meant for any type of closed loop
feedback.

DVP Analog
ProAct Integrated Output
Speed Control.
Analog Input.
+24VISO
61
Load
62 Processor

64
ISOGND

Figure 3-10. Analog Output Interface Diagram

Table 3-7. Analog Output Specification

Calibrated Accuracy: 0.5% of full range

Output Range: 4 to 20 mA
Load Range: 0 Ω up to 500 Ω
Maximum Temperature Drift: 300 ppm/°C
Isolation: 500 Vac from Digital Common, 1500 Vac from Input Power

Table 3-8. Wiring Requirements

Individually shielded twisted pair cable

Keep this and all other low level signal cables separated from motor cables and input power cables to
avoid unnecessary coupling (noise) between them.
Maximum Run Length: 100 m
Wire Gauge Range: 16–20 AWG (0.5 to 1.3 mm³)
Shielding: per drawing in Figure 3-10 above

Discrete Inputs
The DVP has five discrete inputs. These are designed as pull down circuits which create a configurable
logic level condition when an external contact is closed. If the external contact is closed, this pulls the
sensing signal down to the low state. If the contact is open, the internal 18VDC source pulls the sensing
signal to the high state. Through the software, the user can configure these inputs as active high (open)
or active low (ground) depending on the wiring preference. We recommend that the discrete inputs be
configured as active low in order to protect against broken wires. A broken wire will look like an open
input, which will be the inactive state. This is especially important in the case of a shutdown input.
External power is not necessary for these inputs as the isolation is provided internally.

There are five inputs and only three ground terminals provided, so it may be necessary to use one ground
for multiple inputs. This is understood and allowable.
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DVP Discrete Inputs
+18Viso

IN1
20
+18Viso
IN2 IGND

21
IN3 +18Viso

22 IGND

IN4
+18Viso
23 IGND

IN5 Processor
+18Viso
24 IGND

25
IGND

26 IGND

27

28

Figure 3-11. Discrete Input Interface Diagram

Discrete Input Specification

• Trip Points:
o If the input voltage is less than 3 V the input is guaranteed to detect a low state (input voltage<3
V = LO).
o If the input voltage is greater than 7 V the input is guaranteed to detect a high state (input
voltage >7 V = HI).
o The open state will look like a high state to the controller, and, therefore the two states of the
input are open or tied to ground.
o The hysteresis between the low trip point and the high trip point will be greater than 1 V.
• Contact Types:
o The inputs will accept either a dry contact from each terminal to ground or an open
drain/collector switch to ground.

• Isolation: 500 Vac from Digital Common, 1500 Vac from Input Power

Wiring Requirements:
• Keep this and all other low-level signal cables separated from motor cables and input power cables
to avoid unnecessary coupling (noise) between them.
• Maximum Run Length: 100 m
• Wire Gauge Range: 16–20 AWG

Discrete Outputs
There are two Discrete Outputs on the DVP. Either output can be configured to react to any or all the
Alarms/Shutdowns in the positioner. The outputs can also be configured as active on or active off. See
Chapters 5 and 6 to learn more about configuration of the input and how to make changes if necessary.
The outputs can be used as high side or low side drivers depending on user preference. We recommend,
however, that the output be used as a high side driver as shown in the diagram below. This configuration
will make some common wiring faults to ground more detectable.

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External 24V ProAct Integrated Speed

DVP Discrete
Control. Output 1/2
Supply Analog Input.

55/58 +5V

56/59
Load Must
be < 0.5A Processor

57/60

Figure 3-12. Discrete Output Interface Diagram

Table 3-9. Discrete Output Specification

External Power Supply Voltage Range: 18–32 V

Maximum Load Current: 500 mA
The outputs are short circuit protected
Protection:
The outputs are recoverable after short circuit is removed
Response Time: Less than 2 ms
On-state Saturation Voltage: Less than 1 V @ 500 mA
Off-state Leakage Current: less than 10 µA @ 32 V
The outputs can be configured as high-side or low-side
Hardware Configuration Options: drivers, but we recommend that they be used as high side
drivers if possible.
Isolation: 500 Vac from Digital Common, 1500 Vac from Input Power

Table 3-10. Wiring Requirements:

Individually shielded twisted pair cable

Keep this and all other low level signal cables separated from motor cables and input power cables to
avoid unnecessary coupling (noise) between them.
Maximum Run Length: 100 m
Wire Gauge Range: 16-20 AWG (0.5 to 1.3 mm³)
Shielding: per Figure 3-12 above

CAN Communication Ports 1 and 2

The DVP device may be controlled via CAN communication. There are two possible modes:
1. CANopen single with or without analog backup
2. CANopen dual

1. The CANopen single with or without backup: This mode uses CAN port 1 for communication. Optionally it is
possible to configure (by CAN communication) the analog input as a backup signal. By default, the analog
input is a backup signal. (See analog input section for how to interface and setup an analog input.)

2. CANopen Dual: This mode uses CAN port 1 and CAN port 2. If the two ports are working correctly,
information received from CAN port 1 is used. If communication by CAN port 1 is not possible any more
(detected by communication time out), CAN port 2 is used for communication.

The CAN communication baud rate can be selected. The possible options are:
• 125 kbps
• 250 kbps
• 500 kbps
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Per CiA DS-102 Standard, the following are the recommended maximum cable lengths. Differences in the
baud rate and the cable length affect the number of units that can be put onto a network.

Table 3-11. Recommended Cable Length

Baud Rate Cable Length Number of DVP on link

500 Kbps 100 m 15
250 Kbps 250 m 7
125 Kbps 500 m 3

The use of controlled impedance (120 ohm) cable is recommended for

proper CANbus operation. See ISO 11898 series standards for further
information.

For communication wiring, use wires with a temperature rating of at

least 5 °C above surrounding ambient. All other functions use wires
with a temperature rating of at least 10 °C above surrounding ambient.

Discharge to chassis prior to connecting or disconnecting CAN

connector.

DVP CAN Port1

29
Termination
Jumper
30
User Control 1
TX
CAN High 31

120
32 S
CAN RX
120 Driver
33
CAN Low
S
34 Processor
CAN Common
35 with CAN
Controller
These terminals
are for daisy- 36 S

chaining only
G

VIS-171
08/4/2

Figure 3-13. CAN Port 1

If CAN port 1 is used, see Figure 3-13 of the CAN port interface. See the Analog Input section above for
the analog interface diagram when CAN is used with an Analog Input backup.

Pins 29 and 30 are the termination jumper. Connecting these two pins with a short wire on the connector
will enable an internal 120 Ω resistor between CAN high and CAN low wire. This may help with the
termination.

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If internal termination is used, disconnecting the terminal block will

result in communication disruption of all CAN devices on the network,
not just the DVP. If this is not desired, do not use the internal
termination—use external termination.

Pins 31 and Pin 32 are the CAN High and CAN low wires typically found on a CAN system.

Pins 33 and 34 are two additional CAN high and CAN low pins. These can be used to daisy chain the
CANbus to the next device, without the need for a junction box.

If the daisy chain is used, disconnecting the connector will

disconnect the complete CANbus. Other devices communicating on
the CANbus will not be able to communicate any more. If this is not
desired, do not daisy chain the DVP.

Pin 35 is the CAN ground. The DVP side of the CAN link is galvanically isolated from the DVP, ground,
and system common. Therefore we need to connect the isolated ground to the ground of the user control.

Pin 36 is used to terminate the CAN wiring shield.

Discharge to chassis prior to connecting or disconnecting CAN

connector.

DVP CAN Port2.

37
Termination
Jumper
38
User Control 2
TX
CAN High 39

120
40 S
CAN RX
120 Driver
41
CAN Low
S
42 Processor
CAN Common
43 with CAN
These terminals Controller
are for daisy- 44 S
chaining only
G

VIS-172
08/4/2

Figure 3-14. CAN Port 2

If you are using dual can communication mode, there are two identical communication ports. Port 1 and port 2
are wired identically. For description, see port 1.

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Table 3-12. CAN Pin Number and Function

Pin Number Function

29 CAN 1 Termination jumper
30 CAN 1 Termination jumper
31 CAN 1 High in
32 CAN 1 Low in
33 CAN 1 High out
34 CAN 1 Low out
35 CAN 1 ISO GND
36 CAN 1 Shield

37 CAN 2 Termination jumper

38 CAN 2 Termination jumper
39 CAN 2 High in
40 CAN 2 Low in
41 CAN 2 High out
42 CAN 2 Low out
43 CAN 2 ISO GND
44 CAN 2 Shield

See Appendix A for more information on CANopen communications.

CAN Node ID Selection

When using CANopen communications, it is necessary to set the CAN Node ID to a unique value to
ensure that the DVP responds to commands intended for the appropriate device. There are two methods
for setting this value, software or hardware/wiring. The method is defaulted to a predetermined
configuration based on the DVP part number, but can be changed using the Service Tool (see manual
26912). With the software option, the node ID setting is a user-defined value set in software. The
hardware/wiring (also referred to as harness coding) option uses discrete inputs to select an index which
sets the node ID value. The index is determined by the power-up state of the discrete inputs. Note that
the discrete input condition is based on open or closed state at power-up, ignoring the active high/low
configuration. Changes to any Node ID-related software settings require a power cycle to take effect.

The discrete input CAN ID selection has three different options. The index can be based on two, three, or
four discrete inputs, allowing three, seven, or 15 valid preprogrammed settings. This selection method is
set using the Service Tool as part of the CAN demand configuration. Tables 3-13, 3-14 and 3-15 identify
the selected index based on the configured selection method.

Definitions:
• Discrete Input 5: connection between terminal 24 and GROUND
• Discrete Input 4: connection between terminal 23 and GROUND
• Discrete Input 3: connection between terminal 22 and GROUND
• Discrete Input 2: connection between terminal 21 and GROUND
• Discrete Input 1: connection between terminal 20 and GROUND
• (GROUND can be any terminal 25, 26 or 27)

Table 3-13 Two Input Index selection

Index Discrete Discrete

Selected Input 5 Input 4
INVALID Open Open
1 Open Closed
2 Closed Open
3 Closed Closed

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Table 3-14 Three Input Index Selection

Index Discrete Discrete Discrete

Selected Input 5 Input 4 Input 3
INVALID Open Open Open
1 Open Open Closed
2 Open Closed Open
3 Open Closed Closed
4 Closed Open Open
5 Closed Open Closed
6 Closed Closed Open
7 Closed Closed Closed

Table 3-15 Four Input Index Selection

Example Device # Index Discrete Discrete Discrete Discrete

Selected Input 5 Input 4 Input 2 Input 1
N/A INVALID Open Open Open Open
Pressure Control Valve 1 Open Open Open Closed
Metering Valve #1 2 Open Open Closed Open
Metering Valve #2 3 Open Open Closed Closed
Metering Valve #3 4 Open Closed Open Open
Metering Valve #4 5 Open Closed Open Closed
Liquid Metering Valve #1 6 Open Closed Closed Open
Liquid Metering Valve #2 7 Open Closed Closed Closed
Liquid Metering Valve #3 8 Closed Open Open Open
Liquid Metering Valve #4 9 Closed Open Open Closed
Dual Actuator #1a 10 Closed Open Closed Open
Dual Actuator #1b 11 Closed Open Closed Closed
Dual Actuator #2a 12 Closed Closed Open Open
Dual Actuator #2b 13 Closed Closed Open Closed
Dual Actuator #3a 14 Closed Closed Closed Open
Dual Actuator #3b 15 Closed Closed Closed Closed

Instructions for Use of CAN ID Terminal Blocks

When using the harness coding method (as described in CAN Node ID Selection Section), it is necessary
to install a jumper terminal block within each positioner during initial installation. This terminal block
configures each positioner for proper communication with its assigned primary or secondary CAN Open
Network. The installation of this terminal block must be performed before attempting power-up or
communications across the CAN Open Network. Until this process is complete, the positioners will not
communicate with the networks. Install jumpers based on the CAN ID Node Selection and using the
information from the appropriate table (3-13, 3-14, and/or 3-15).

Proper installation of the CAN ID Terminal Blocks is performed by the following steps:
1. Ensure that there is no power being applied to the DVPs.
2. Determine which DVP will be connected to the Primary CAN Network, and which will be connected to
the Secondary CAN Network.
3. Create the appropriate CAN ID Terminal Block associated with each CAN Network and device index
number as shown in table 3-13, 3-14, or 3-15..

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Figure 3-15. Example Index #12 Figure 3-16. Example Index #13
CAN ID Terminal Block CAN ID Terminal Block

Figure 3-17. Installation Position for CAN ID Jumper

After identifying the appropriate CAN ID Terminal Block, install it into the bottom row of the top printed
circuit board of the DVP board stack (TB5-B as shown in Figure 3-17) with the #20 terminal position on
the left.

After installation of the jumper terminal blocks, tighten the retaining screws to 2.5 to 3.5 in-lb
(0.3 to 0.4 N-m).

Virtual CAN Networks

When two DVPs are used in a dual actuator configuration, the supporting CAN networks are implemented in a
somewhat different fashion as compared to operation of a single device. When used in a dual configuration,
each DVP is only connected to one network, but still receives a redundant message in the event of a single
network fault. Each drive receives its primary CAN message via the network to which it is directly connected as
well as a redundant message which is broadcast via the mating positioner across the dual internal link.

For example, as shown in Figure 3-18 below, the positioner connected to IGV-1 is directly connected to CAN
network 1, and IGV-2 is directly connected to CAN Network 2. However Network 1 is considered primary and
used by both positioners unless there is a detected fault on that network. The CAN messages destined for
both IGV-1 (Example address 12) and IGV-2 positioner (Example address 14) are normally transmitted across
Network 1. The DVP for IGV-1 receives its message directly across Network 1. The DVP for IGV-2 gets its
message from DVP-1 across the dual internal link. Conversely, the redundant messages on Network 2 are
received directly by the IGV-2 positioner which transmits them across the dual internal link to the IGV-1
positioner. By this method, each drive receives both the primary and redundant message stream. If a fault
occurs on the primary network, the system will automatically switch over to the message stream on Network 2.
If one of the internal links were to fail, the system will continue transmitting across the second internal link.

By this operation, dual redundant operation and full diagnostics capability is maintained with only two
networks. This is critical to maintaining synchronization of the actuators even in the event of a single network
fault.

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Figure 3-18. Virtual CAN Communication for Dual Actuators

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Dual Redundant Communication Setup

The DVP has an option to operate in a dual redundant or virtual mode where two actuators are controlled
by DVPs connected in a dual redundant configuration. Connection to the actuator is shown in the specific
actuator manual. Figure 3-19 is the diagram for connection between DVPs. The cable length of the DVP-
DVP interlink (CAN 1 and RS485) should be kept to < 3m (< 10ft). For more information, see the sections
on RS-485 and CAN.

Figure 3-19. Dual Redundant DVP Connection Diagram

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RS-485 Communication Port

The DVP provides an isolated RS-485 communication port (Figure 3-20). This port can be used for a
long-distance connection to the control system to utilize the Service Tool or for the dual DVP internal link.

+5VS DVP RS485 Interface.

249

+5V Isolated
Termination
45
249 Jumper
46
User Control
TX
RS485 High. 47
120 48 RS485 S
Trans- RX

49 ceiver
These Terminals
RS485 Low. 120
are for Daisy- S
chaining Only 50
RS485 Common
Processor
51
Termination
249 Jumper
52
249
54 S

Isolated 53
S

Figure 3-20. RS-485 Interface Diagram

RS-485 Port Specification (Service Port)

• Baud Rate: Fixed at 38.4 kbps
• Isolation: 500 Vac from Digital Common, 1500 Vac from input power

Wiring Requirements:
• Individually shielded twisted pair cable
• Keep this and all other low level signal cables separated from motor cables and input power cables
to avoid unnecessary coupling (noise) between them.
• Maximum Run Length: 100 m
• Wire Gauge Range: 16–20 AWG
• Shielding: per drawing above

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Chapter 4.
Description of Operation

Functional Description
The DVP is a digital electronic position controller designed for use with many Woodward actuator/valve
combinations that are electrically driven. The positioner allows for three different resolver or LVDT
combinations and two independent power supply inputs for redundancy in both feedback and power.
Normally, resolvers are used for motor commutation and position control, while LVDTs are used for final
shaft sensing. The DVP is capable of driving a three-phase Brushless DC Motor.

The DVP accepts a position demand signal from the user in the form of Ethernet, 4–20 mA, 0–5 V, RS-485,
CAN, Ethernet or PWM depending on the software configuration of the DVP.

This position setpoint is processed by a digital, model based control algorithm, which modulates the
motor position (indicated by resolver feedback) to track this setpoint. No controller dynamic tuning is
needed. Internal bus voltage, current feedback from the inverter phases, and other information is
incorporated into this controller to ensure consistent performance as external conditions vary. These
conditions, in conjunction with configuration parameters such as number of motor revolutions per full
stroke, coil inductance, zero cutoff settings, and valve specific offsets are used to convert the raw signal
data to precision measurements appropriate for the actuator/valve system which the DVP is controlling.

The DVP is shipped in a factory set, auto-detect mode. When connected to a valve or actuator equipped
with an integrated “ID Module”, the DVP automatically detects the type of valve to which it is connected
and performs a self-configuration process. The content of the ID Module is automatically uploaded into
the DVP which is then configured with appropriate configuration settings, including the factory set start-up
limits. The objective of the startup checks is that all start up limits are passed prior to entering the normal
operating mode.

The DVP is protected against I/O, motor, and grounding faults. The motor output will tolerate a fault
condition (like a phase short or earth fault) for a predetermined amount of time before turning off the
inverter. The controller protects the DVP against actuator overloads by limiting the output and input
currents to the driver. In the event that the overload causes current limiting, full output current is
maintained if possible and the actuator will move at a slower speed to prevent motor stall.

The DVP incorporates a suite of monitoring diagnostics which continuously monitor the operation and
condition of several different sub-systems. Any sensed diagnostic condition is captured and flagged. For
devices controlled via digital communications such as CAN or Ethernet, these diagnostics are transmitted
back to the main control system.

For devices controlled via analog signals, discrete outputs can be connected to signal an alarm or
shutdown condition. A precise determination of the diagnostic condition can be performed using the PC
service tool which supports the DVP product family.

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Figure 4-1. Functional Block Diagram

Startup Checks
Whenever the DVP is reset from a power up or any critical diagnostics shutdown, a series of automatic
startup checks is performed and must be successfully completed before the DVP enters the running
state. The purpose of the start-up checks is to ensure that correct feedback readings are verified, that the
valve or actuator is at the required start-up or “home” position (and confirmed by more than one sensor),
and that the actuator moves in the correct direction when commanded before resuming operation. Since
many actuators use multi-turn reduction gear trains with multi-turn feedback systems, it is important that
the starting point or “zero turn” of the system be confirmed during the startup process. This is particularly
important for normally closed control valves, to ensure that the valve is not open at the indicated 0%
position, and to prevent a potentially dangerous high flow starting condition. For other actuators
controlling externally connected equipment or linkage, verifying the correct zero point during startup can
prevent potential collision against the actuator’s internal end-stops, or against a hard stop within the
driven linkage. This is important to prevent damage of the actuator, driven equipment, or both.

The startup checks are a critical function designed to help ensure system safety. The DVP Valve/Actuator
Startup Check sequence includes a Minimum Direction Startup Check, Maximum Direction Startup
Check, and Motor Direction Check. Each of these are explained in further detail in the DVP Service Tool
Manual 26912. This manual lists how the startup check indications are displayed. The various fault
conditions are also referenced in the troubleshooting chapter for explanation and recommended actions.

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Dual Positioner Systems

The DVP provides capability to synchronously operate dual actuators, for example for control of gas
turbine variable geometry systems. This dual positioner, dual actuator system also supports control from
dual CAN Open networks for precise digital control and diagnostics of the positioners and actuator
system. An important feature of the dual drive system is the ability to synchronize operating states of both
positioners, as well as the positions of both actuators. Diagnostic information is exchanged between the
two drives to manage certain failure modes. A simplified diagram of the dual actuator and positioner
system is shown in Figure 4-2 below.

Figure 4-2. Dual Actuator and Positioner System Diagram

Purpose of the CAN ID Jumper Terminal Blocks

To improve the availability of the system, in the event of a failure one of the CAN Open networks, each of
the positioners used in the dual actuator system is connected to a separate CAN Open control network.
One network is designated as the “Primary Network”, the other is designated as the “Secondary Network”.
Under normal circumstances, the operating states (Run, shutdown, reset) as well as the control
messages (position setpoint, position feedback, diagnostics) are transmitted to both positioners via the
primary network. The 2nd positioner receives the primary operating states and control messages across
the drive synchronization link such that both positioners operate on the exact same message stream. In
the event of primary CAN network failure, both positioners revert to the secondary CAN network data
stream. In this case also, the drive synchronization link ensures both positioners operate with consistent
information from the secondary network.

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Commissioning Checks
After completing all power wiring, actuator wiring, and dual DVP wiring as indicated in Chapter 3, a
functional check is recommended to ensure that all aspects of the dual system are performing correctly.
The sequence below is provided as a basic set of commissioning checks. Please ensure that all plant
level safety procedures are followed in addition to these checks.

1. Continue wiring of the DVP Power, CAN Network Connections, and any discrete I/O as required by
the application.

2. Connect all cables between the DVP and the actuator. Ensure that the connector locking rings are
snug.

3. Ensure that all personnel are clear from the actuators and driven equipment. Complete any
necessary local procedures or checks required by the plant or installation prior to applying power to
the DVP’s.

4. Power up the DVP. Wait for the status LED to cycle from fast red/green which indicates Device Boot
up to a steady red flashing indicator. The steady flashing red indicator signals that boot up is
complete. A flashing red indicator is normal as the system is awaiting a reset command prior to
enabling operation.

5. Reset the DVP’s. Test operation from both primary and secondary CAN Networks. Confirm that both
networks are operational. If the status indication does not transition from a steady red flash to a
steady green flash, refer to the DVP operating manual for troubleshooting information.

6. Once the status LED flashes a steady green display, the DVP reset has been successful. From the
CAN network. Send a setpoint value to the DVP. The actuators should begin tracking the setpoint.

7. Test operation from both the primary and secondary networks. Refer to the control system and plant
operating instructions for instructions on how to manually position the valves from the turbine control
system.

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CAN 1 Redundant
CAN 2 Manager
Fault

Demand
Analog Input
Selector

RJ 45 Ethernet Port 1

3-2-1
RJ 45 Ethernet Port 2 Redundancy
Manager
Fault
RJ 45 Ethernet Port 3
Figure 4-3. Functional Block Diagram

100us sync Current

Feedback
100us synchronization
1ms rate 100us rate 100us rate
Position Control Current Control Motor
Run/Shutdown Commutaion Actuator
(DISCRETE)
Fault Config Fault Config Fault Config
Motor
Config Position
Demand
Reset
(DISCRETE)
Shutdown Feedback
Config
Fault Resolver (Motor Pos) Resolver 1
Management Fault Handling Redundancy Fault Config
Fault Output Shutdown - Manager
(DISCRETE) Position
Config Feedback
Shutdown - (Valve Stem) Resolver 2
Alarm Output System
Fault Config
(DISCRETE)
Config

Digital Valve Positioner

Config Config

Analog Output

RS485
Event logging Valve ID Module
RS232
Service Tool
Configuration Valve Identity
Variables Advanced
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Duty Cycle Limitations

The DVP is rated for full capability as stated in the specifications for
30 seconds and a cooling duration of 120 seconds. This cycle can be
repeated as long as necessary. Although Woodward sizes the
actuation system (valve/actuator/DVP) to ensure there is sufficient
margin for the most critical application requirement, the DVP can be
over-driven if care is not taken to observe the operational duty cycle
limits.

Active current limits are enforced by the controller software to prevent damage to the DVP. These current
limits control the maximum level and duration of the input and output current, to ensure the reliability and
compliance ratings of the DVP and the actuator, and to address various failure modes of the DVP and the
installed system. These limits have been established to allow an ample motion profile for prime mover
control and for test purposes.

However, in the actual application, the system needs to respond to critical control events at any time.
Therefore, the DVP does not enforce any restrictions on the duty cycle or frequency of repetitive
movements. The frequency or duty cycle of large, full load motions must be controlled by the user or the
supervising control system. The following recommendations are provided as a reference for controlling
this duty cycle, particularly during testing.

Frequency sweeps, frequency response testing, or large repetitive step responses performed during
testing can result in high power dissipation and potential overheating of the DVP. The amount of power
dissipation is dependent upon the amplitude of the test signal, the actuator load, as well as the frequency
and duration of the tests. To ensure that the system is not overheated during testing, the duration of high
power test events such as frequency responses and large amplitude step responses should be limited to
a maximum test duration of 30 seconds with a minimum 120 second cool down between tests.

For lab testing, allow 1 minute cool down after frequency testing with
demand amplitude > 5% pk-pk. With this test condition, test duration
should be limited to 3 minutes.

External DVP Diagnostics

DVP Diagnostic LED Codes
There are three diagnostic LEDs located on the DVP. The LED visible through the top of the unit is the
main diagnostic LED. There are two LEDs on the end cover near the Ethernet connectors. The right LED
(farthest from the RJ45 connections) is the communication board diagnostic LED, and the left LED is the
communication board Reset/Run LED. Tables 4-1, 4-2, and 4-3 list the flash codes and operating
conditions indicated by each of the LEDs.

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Main Diagnostic LED

Figure 4-4. Main Diagnostic LED Location

Main Diagnostic LED

Figure 4-5. Main Diagnostic LED on DVP IP66 Enclosure

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Table 4-1. Main Diagnostic LED Codes

On/Off Time
Color (light is on for same Indicated Condition
time as it is off)
Internal DVP shutdown fault
Red 500 ms
detected.
Normal DVP operation. Indicates
Green 500 ms Okay, External Shutdown or
External Position Shutdown.
Alert indicating that DVP is not
operating in Analog, PWM, EGD or
Orange (Green and CANopen position demand mode.
500 ms
Red at same time) Indicates either no demand mode is
selected or a test mode is selected
(e.g. manual position).
DVP Start-up Sequence
Red and Green
60 ms (Switches to Red, Green, or Orange
alternating
after successful start-up)

Communication Board Diagnostic LED

The Communication Board Diagnostic LED displays its code through two sequences of blinking. Each
sequence shows one digit in the two-digit code. The first digit blinks, and then there is a two second
pause. The second digit then blinks and there is a 5 second pause before the pattern repeats. All of the
diagnostic codes are broadcast in red. The codes are as follows in the table.

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Table 4-2. Communication Board Diagnostic LED Codes

1st Digit 2nd Digit Indicated Condition

1 4 RAM Test Failure
2 2 Real Time Clock Test Failure
2 3 Floating Point Unit Test Failure
2 4 Flash Test Failure
2 5 HD1 Flash Test Failure
2 6 I2C Bus Test Failure

Communication Board Reset/Run LED

The Communication Board Reset/Run LED shows the user what is happening with the communication
board processor. The LED will show red or green depending on what is happening. See the table below
for the status of the LED under certain modes.

Table 4-3. Communication Board Reset/Run LED Codes

Color Reason
Solid Red Processor held in reset by main CPU or for other
diagnostic condition
Solid Green Indicates normal operation, starting operating system
(VxWorks*), or functioning between Reset and RAM test
where RAM is being prepared.
Off After Power RAM test
Up
*—VxWorks is a trademark of Wind River Systems, Inc.

Figure 4-6. Communication Board LED Location

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COMM. BOARD RESET/

COMM. BOARD RUN LED
DIAGNOSTICS LED

Figure 4-7. Communication Board LED Location DVP IP66

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Chapter 5.
Initial Setup Guide

Introduction

Switch off power before removing covers or connect/disconnect

electrical connectors or cable interconnection. Failure to do so may
result in permanent damage to the DVP.
Hot Swap Hazard

The Woodward DVP is designed with control and parameter settings which can be configured using the
Woodward DVP Service Tool. There are some valve-specific settings that are read by the DVP from the
valve's Identity Module on power-up. Additionally there are certain parameters which are available for
configuration of field settings to satisfy the needs of specific applications.

Chapter 6.
DVP Configuration

Refer to Manual “26912 DVP Service Tool” for the initial setup of the DVP, DVP5000, DVP10000 or
DVP12000.

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Chapter 7.
DVP Operation

Introduction

Switch off power before removing covers or connect/disconnect

electrical connectors or cable interconnection. Failure to do so may
result in permanent damage to the DVP.
Hot Swap Hazard

The Woodward DVP is designed with control and parameter settings which can be configured using the
Woodward DVP Service Tool. There are some valve-specific settings that are read by the DVP from the
valve's Identity Module on power-up. Additionally there are certain parameters which are available for
configuration of field settings to satisfy the needs of specific applications.

Refer to Manual “26912 DVP Service Tool” for the initial setup of the DVP.

Service Tool Introduction

Woodward DVP Service Tool software is provided to allow end users to monitor the DVP condition, to
reconfigure certain driver parameters and to troubleshoot the DVP operation. Detailed information for
configuration and setup of the DVP for customer-specific applications using the DVP Service Tool is
provided through the help command.

An unsafe condition could occur with improper use of these software

tools. Only qualified personnel should use these tools to modify or
monitor the DVP functions.
Personal Injury

System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for the DVP Service Tool software are:

• Microsoft Windows® 10, 8.1, 7, Vista (32- & 64-bit) or later

• Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.5.1
• 1 GHz or faster x86 or x64 processor
• 1G of RAM
• Minimum 800 by 600 pixel screen with 256 colors
• Recommended screen resolution 1024 by 768 pixel or higher
• 9 pin sub-D Serial Port (RS-232)
• Woodward ToolKit Software - latest revision

Cabling Requirements
A straight through Serial Cable will be required for RS-232 communication. A null modern connector or
cable will not work with DVP RS-232 communication. With today’s advanced technology, many new
computers are shipped with multiple USB ports but no RS-232 serial ports. In that case, a USB to RS232
converter must be fitted. Some USB-RS232 converters may not work correctly with the DVP. Please
contact Woodward for recommendations on which serial converters to use.

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Obtaining the Service Tool

The DVP Service Tool software is based on the Woodward ToolKit software standard version included
with the DVP Service Tool installation software package. The DVP Service Tool and the appropriate
settings files for your specific application can be obtained from Woodward through Woodward website or
via e-mail.

Tool Installation Procedure

After obtaining the DVP Service Tool software installation package from Woodward, run the included
installation program and follow the instructions on the screen to install the Woodward ToolKit software
and the DVP Service Tool.

Check all wirings from point to point, all connections, and

terminations to insure having proper installation before applying the
power to the DVP.

Verify that fuel pressure is not present to the actuator that may open
due to actuator motion before applying power to the DVP.

General Installation Check before Applying Power

1. Verify the power source is set to within the input operating voltage range. Always make sure that the
power at the driver is within the input power range to insure the operation of the DVP.
2. Verify all DVP and Valve cable connections are properly installed, including earth and motor ground
and I/O cable shield grounding termination.
3. Verify that DVP driver is securely installed and all cover fasteners are tightened.
4. In the case of using Analog input as demand source, verify that the input command is between 4 to 20
mA.

Failure to follow general installation check prior to applying power to

the driver could lead to turbine overspeed if the actuator shuts down
in the wrong direction.
Overspeed

Getting Started with the DVP Service Tool

The DVP Service Tool communicates with the DVP via RS-232 connection. The PC (personal computer),
running the DVP Service Tool is connected to the DVP using a 9-pin straight-through serial cable.
Connect the serial cable to the RS-232 Service Port on the backside of the DVP and an unused RS-232
serial port (COM port) on the PC side.

The serial cable used to connect the DVP to the PC running the DVP
HO (High output) Service Tool has to be set up as straight-through
configuration. Do NOT use a serial cable with Null-Modem
configuration to connect the DVP to the PC!

After the DVP and the PC have been connected via the serial cable, the DVP HO (High output) Service
Tool can be started from the Windows Start menu or a shortcut on the Desktop (if applicable).

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Connecting and Disconnecting the DVP Service Tool

Connection to the DVP is made by clicking the connect button on the tool bar or by selecting ‘Device’ and
‘Connect’ from the main tool bar.

Figure 7-1. Service Tool Connection Options

Disconnecting the Service Tool from the DVP is done by either pressing the disconnect button or
selecting ‘Device’ and ‘Disconnect’ from the main tool bar.

Figure 7-2. Service Tool Disconnect Options

Selecting a Communication Port

When trying to connect for the first time, the DVP Service Tool will show a dialog box and query to select
a suitable communication (COM) port for communication between the PC and the DVP. In most cases the
port of choice will be COM1. Check the checkbox near the bottom of the dialog screen to use the selected
port as default in the future.

If a default port is selected the Service Tool will always establish the connection to the DVP immediately
after pressing the connect button without asking for a communication port again.

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Figure 7-3. Service Tool Communications Port Selection

Establishing a Connection
After selecting the desired communication port the Service Tool will try to connect to the DVP.

Following successful connection to the DVP, the screen will populate with current values and the status
bar will display the connection status.

Figure 7-4. Service Tool Communication Status

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Chapter 8.
Troubleshooting

Do not remove covers or connect/disconnect electrical connectors

unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-
hazardous.
Explosion Hazard

Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division

2 or Zone 2.

Explosion Hazard

Follow all local plant and safety instructions/precautions before

proceeding with Troubleshooting the DVP Control.

Electrocution
Hazard

Introduction
This chapter addresses several possible causes and recommended actions for many common problems
that may be encountered with a system including the DVP, its power source, the actuator/valve assembly,
and the wiring interconnect between these components.

Incorrect settings may adversely affect the performance, accuracy,

behavior, and safety of the valve/actuator/positioner system. Do not
make changes to the control per the Recommended Action without
Personal Injury thoroughly reviewing the section of this manual regarding
configuration. Injury to personnel or equipment may result.

The following troubleshooting guide contains information on

diagnostic indications seen on the service tool. The service tool
contains more diagnostics than shown in the troubleshooting guide.
The guide will be updated in a later release of the manual.

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I/O Diagnostics
Table 8-1. DVP Troubleshooting Guide I/O Diagnostics

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Action

Power–up Reset It is normal for the Power Up Reset Issue a reset to the DVP.
diagnostic to occur upon power up of the
Detection: DVP.
CPU reset by a power up event. If this occurs while the DVP is powered, During transient:
and the diagnostic is set during a fast Check terminal voltage at the
position transient, most likely the power DVP during a 0-100% position
infrastructure is not delivering the power transient, check wire gauge,
needed. fuses or other resistive
components in the power
supply system.
Watchdog Reset It is normal for this to occur after the Issue a reset to the DVP.
software is updated.
Detection: A software lockup occurred. If the cause is not a software
CPU reset without a power up update: Contact Woodward
event. Technical Support.
External Shutdown Position It is normal for this to occur when a Take away command and
shutdown position has been commanded reset DVP for normal
Detection: from an external source. I.E. Service Tool, operation.
Command sent by Digital or Digital Communication.
communication protocols like: Unexpected command from digital Take away command and
EGD, CANopen. communication. reset DVP for normal
operation.
External Shutdown It is normal for this to occur when a Take away command and
shutdown has been commanded from an reset DVP for normal
Detection: external source. I.E. Service Tool, Digital operation.
Command sent by Service Tool or Communication or Discrete Input.
digital communication protocols Unexpected command from digital Take away command and
like: EGD, CANopen or discrete communication. reset DVP for normal
inputs. operation.
Discrete input wiring problem. Fix wiring problem.
Discrete input configuration problem. Ensure the Active/Inactive
settings inside the DVP match
the Active/Inactive settings of
the controller. Settings can be
modified using the Service
Tool.

If the Discrete Input is not

used, disable this function
using the Service Tool.
Aux 3 SD Position

Detection: Wiring problem Check discrete input wiring.

This status flag is set when Use Service Tool to confirm
Discrete Input 3 is set and the the selected input status.
Discrete Input Action Mode is set DVP settings are incorrect. Confirm/correct the settings
to Aux3 SD+Reset. When set, using the Service Tool.
indicates the DVP is in Shutdown
Position state.
Int. Bus Voltage High Internal problem with the electronics. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
Detection:
The internal bus voltage sensor is
at max.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Int. Bus Voltage Low Internal problem with the electronics. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
Detection:
If the internal bus voltage Sensor
is at min.
Driver Current Fault A short exists between phases of the motor Check for phase to phase
or wiring. shorts in the wiring. Check for
Detection: phase to phase short in the
The Driver fault is detected by motor.
monitoring the currents in the A short exists between a phase and the Check for phase to ground
driver output stages. ground (wiring or motor). shorts in the wiring. Check for
phase to ground (earth
ground, motor housing) short
in the motor.
A short exists between phase and power Check for phase to power
supply positive (Wiring problem). supply positive short in wiring.
Internal electronics problem. (This is Contact Woodward Technical
unlikely, the Driver Current Fault is Support for further assistance.
designed to protect the driver from
damage).
Current Phase A High Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical
Detection: Support for further assistance.
The phase A current sensor is at
max output.
Current Phase A Low Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical
Detection: Support for further assistance.
The phase A current sensor is at
min output.
Current Phase B High Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical
Detection: Support for further assistance.
The phase B current sensor is at
max output.
Current Phase B Low Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical
Detection: Support for further assistance.
The phase B current sensor is at
min output.
Current Diagnostic 1
or Current Diagnostic 2 Electrical or wiring problem Determine if wiring is correct,
or Current Diagnostic 3 see Chapter 3.
The DVP current sense circuit has failed Contact Woodward Technical
Detection: (electronics failure). Support for further assistance.
When enabled, indicates actual
current exceeds configured Incorrect settings for the current diagnostic Verify settings are appropriate
threshold for longer than the detection. for application.
configured delay time.
PWM Duty Cycle High Incorrect DVP settings. Correct the duty cycle max
setting in the DVP using the
Detection: Service Tool.
The PWM input duty cycle is Incorrect duty cycle scaling in control Correct the scaling in the
above the given setting (User system. control system using the
setting).
Service Tool.
Noise interference (Above specified EMI Verify ground wire between
environment). motor and driver is correct
and sufficient gauge. Check
wiring, grounding of driver and
valve, termination of shields,
and EMI levels. Verify stability
of the control signal using
trending capability in the
Service Tool.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
PWM Duty Cycle Low Incorrect DVP settings. Correct the duty cycle min
setting in the DVP using the
Detection: Service Tool.
The PWM input duty cycle is below Incorrect duty cycle scaling in control Correct the scaling in the
the given setting (User setting). system. control system using the
Service Tool.
Noise interference (Above specified EMI Verify ground wire between
environment). motor and driver is correct
and sufficient gauge. Check
wiring, grounding of driver and
valve, termination of shields,
and EMI levels. Verify stability
of the control signal using
trending capability in the
Service Tool.
PWM Frequency High Incorrect frequency max setting in the DVP. Correct the frequency max
setting in the DVP using the
Detection: Service Tool.
The PWM frequency is above the Incorrect frequency setting in the DVP. Correct the frequency settings
given setting (User Setting). in the Control system using
the Service Tool.
Noise interference (Above specified EMI Verify ground wire between
environment). motor and driver is correct
and sufficient gauge. Check
wiring, grounding of driver and
valve, termination of shields,
and EMI levels. Verify stability
of the control signal using
trending capability in the
Service Tool.
PWM Frequency Low Incorrect frequency min setting in the DVP. Correct the frequency min
setting in the DVP using the
Detection: Service Tool.
The PWM frequency is below the Incorrect frequency setting in the DVP. Correct the frequency settings
given setting (User Setting). in the Control system using
the Service Tool.
Noise interference (Above specified EMI Verify ground wire between
environment). motor and driver is correct
and sufficient gauge. Check
wiring, grounding of driver and
valve, termination of shields,
and EMI levels. Verify stability
of the control signal using
trending capability in the
Service Tool.
Speed Signal Fault Not Applicable Not Applicable

Detection:
Only used if speed sensor is
active. DVP does not support
speed sensor input with present
version.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Digital Com Analog Tracking The analog system has an error that has Correct the analog system.
Alarm not resulted in a high or low error flag being
set.
Detection: When the difference The control system does not keep the two Debug and correct control
between the demanded position redundant signals the same. The values system.
on the CANopen port 1 and the are scaled differently, from a different
demanded position on the analog source program, or timing is incorrect.
backup is larger than the If the analog backup is used, the analog Make alarm value larger if
difference parameter and for a system accuracy is worse than the alarm acceptable for this application
greater time span than the time value set. or make analog system
parameter setting allows this flag accuracy better.
will be set. The delay is too long between analog and Determine the delay and if
In Dual CANopen mode, the CANopen values which have identical acceptable for the application,
difference is calculated between settings. correct the difference time
demanded position from port 1 and delay time in the DVP.
port 2.
Digital Com Analog Tracking The analog system has an error that has Correct the analog system.
Shutdown not resulted in a high or low error flag being
set.
Detection: The control system does not keep the two Debug and correct control
When the difference between the redundant signals the same. The values system.
demanded position on the are scaled differently, from a different
CANopen port 1 and the source program, or timing is incorrect.
demanded position on the analog If the analog backup is used, the analog Make alarm value larger if
backup is larger than the system accuracy is worse than the alarm acceptable for this application
difference parameter and for a value set. or make analog system
greater time span than the time accuracy better.
parameter setting allows this flag The delay is too long between analog and Determine the delay and if
will be set. CANopen values which have identical acceptable for the application,
In Dual CANopen mode, the settings. correct the difference time
difference is calculated between delay time in the DVP.
demanded position from port 1 and
port 2.
Digital Com 1 Error
or CAN wiring or noise problem. Check CAN wiring.
Digital Com 2 Error
Incorrect CANopen messaging. Refer to CANopen
Detection: communication
When CANopen demand is used, implementation details in
indicates that the CAN Appendix A.
communications (CAN 1 or CAN 2)
are not functioning. This can be
caused by a communication
timeout or a failure to open the
CAN port.
Digital Com 1 & 2
and/or
Analog Backup Error

Detection: Lost signals or wiring problem. Check wiring. Verify signals in

When CANopen demand is used, Service Tool.
indicates the position setpoint is
failed. That the CAN
communications (CAN 1 and CAN
2) are not functioning or both
analog input and CAN 1 have
failed.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Analog Input High Short in wiring to external voltage. Check wiring for shorts to
positive voltages.
Detection: Control system 4 to 20 mA output has Check the current to the
The analog input is above the failed high. analog input of the DVP. Fix
diagnostic threshold. This is a user control system.
configurable parameter. Typically Incorrect user configurable parameter in Verify the 4–20 mA Diagnostic
22 mA. the driver for the max input diagnostic. Range: High Limit Value using
the DVP Service Tool.
DVP internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
Analog Input Low Wiring is disconnected or loose. Check terminals and
connections.
Detection: Control system is turned off. Check if the control system is
The analog input is below the turned on and providing the 4
diagnostic threshold. This is a user to 20 mA current to the driver.
configurable parameter. Typically Short in wiring to ground or between the Check for short between
2 mA. plus and minus wires. analog input wiring and any
other wiring.
Control system 4 to 20 mA output has Check the current in the input
failed low. to the DVP. Fix control
system.
Incorrect user configurable parameter in Verify the 4–20 mA Diagnostic
the driver for the min input diagnostic. Range: Low Limit Value using
the DVP Service Tool.
DVP internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
E-Stop 1 Tripped The External Shutdown Input contact is Check that the External
E-Stop 2 Tripped open. A tripped state is normal when the Shutdown Input is wired
input is open. To Run, a closed contact properly. See wiring and
Detection: must be applied across both SIL inputs. installation section of manual
The driver is in a tripped state from for instructions.
the External Shutdown Input.
Check to make sure the signal
level at the External
Shutdown Input is at the
correct level for operation.
CAN Hardware ID Error

Detection: Wiring problem. Check wiring to ensure the

This status flag indicates an discrete input ID selection is
incorrect CAN Node ID address correct. Use Service Tool to
has been entered through the confirm the selected ID is
Discrete Input connector. This is correct/expected.
only true if CAN Hardware ID DVP settings are incorrect. Confirm the CAN Hardware ID
Mode = CAN HW ID DISCRETE settings using the Service
IN-DI5,DI4,DI2,DI1 or CAN HW ID Tool.
DISCRETE IN-DI5,DI4,DI3 or CAN
HW ID DISCRETE INDI5, DI4.

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Internal Diagnostics
Table 8-2. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Internal Diagnostics

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions

Input Voltage 1 High Power supply and/or setting incorrect for Check input voltage and
or application. correct voltage to within
Input Voltage 2 High Excessive charging voltage and/or battery specification limits.
failure.
Detection: Power supply has problem regulating the Determine if the power supply
The measured input voltage is voltage at the input terminals during high is of the correct type to be
higher than the specification limit: current transients. used with the DVP. See
33VDC for 24VDC Models power supply section in this
150VDC for 125VDC Models manual.

300VDC for DVP 5000, 10000,

and 12000 Models
Input Voltage 1 Low Power is not connected to this input. If redundancy is not required,
or (Dual inputs are provided for redundancy) jumper power to both inputs.
Input Voltage 2 Low The power supply is not capable of Determine if the power supply
delivering the transient current. is capable of delivering the
Detection: transient current. See power
The measured input voltage is supply section in this manual.
lower than the specification limit: The power supply wiring is incorrectly sized Determine if the wiring is
for the required transient current. according to the manual.
17VDC for 24VDC Models Excessive resistance in the wiring due to Determine if there is
90VDC for 125VDC Models fuses, connectors, etc. that limits the max excessive resistance in the
transient current to the driver. power supply wiring and
90VDC for DVP 5000, 10000, and correct.
12000 Models Contact Woodward Technical
support for appropriate
procedure to evaluate the
power infrastructure.
Input Current High The current sense circuit has failed. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
Detection:
The Input current sensor is at max
output.
Input Current Low The current sense circuit has failed. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
Detection:
The Input current sensor is at min
output.
Electronics Temp. High The ambient temperature of the driver is Reduce ambient temperature
higher than allowed by specification. to within specification limits.
Detection: The temperature sensor is defective. Contact Woodward Technical
The Control Board temperature Support for further assistance.
sensor indicates a temperature
above 140 °C.
Electronics Temp. Low The ambient temperature of the driver is Increase ambient temperature
lower than allowed by specification. to within specification limits.
Detection: The temperature sensor is defective. Contact Woodward Technical
The Control Board temperature Support for further assistance.
sensor indicates a temperature
below –45 °C.
Driver Temp. High The ambient temperature of the driver is Reduce ambient temperature
above specification. to within specification limits.
Detection: The Temperature sensor is defective. Contact Woodward Technical
The heat sink temperature is Support for further assistance.
above:
115°C for 24 and 125 VDC Models
70 °C for DVP 5000 and 10000
55 °C for DVP 12000 Models

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Driver Temp. High Limit The ambient temperature of the driver is far Reduce ambient temperature
above specification. to within specification limits.
Detection: Check if there are other heat
The heat sink temperature is sources on the mounting
above: surface heating up the
130°C for 24 and 125VDC Models temperature around the DVP.
80 °C for DVP 5000 and 10000 Check if the driver is using
65 °C for DVP 12000 Models more current than normal to
position the valve.
Driver Temp. Low Limit The ambient temperature of the driver is Increase ambient temperature
below specification. to within specification limits.
Detection:
The heat sink temperature is
below –45 °C.
Driver Temp. Sensor Failed The temperature sensor has failed. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
Detection:
The temperature sensor is at min
or max.
No Power Board Found DVP internal electronics failure or there is Contact Woodward Technical
no power board connected. Support for further assistance.
Detection:
During power up the control board
will read the power board. This
diagnostic will be set if no Power
Board is found.
Power Board Calib. Error The control board has not been calibrated Contact Woodward Technical
during electrical production. Support for further assistance.
Detection:
During power up the calibration
record in the control is set to “No
Power Board” this diagnostic will
be set.
Power Board ID Error The power board has been changed to a Contact Woodward Technical
different type after calibration. Support for further assistance.
Detection:
During power up, the power board
ID and the stored ID in the
calibration record do not match.
EEPROM Read Failed Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
Detection:
After multiple retries and data
comparison the software is not
able to read from the non-volatile
memory.
EEPROM Write Failed Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
Detection:
After multiple retries and data
comparison the software is not
able to write to the non-volatile
memory.
Invalid Parameters(s) If a new embedded program has been Refer to the embedded
loaded the parameters have not been software update procedure to
Detection: updated. update the parameters. Cycle
CRC16 check failures on both power to restart the DVP.
parameter sections. Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
Invalid Parameter Version Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
Detection:
Version information not correct in
the non-volatile memory.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
24V Failed Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
Internal +24 V is outside
acceptable range of 22.1 V to 30.7
V.
1.8V Failed Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
Internal 1.8 V is outside acceptable
range of 1.818 V to 2.142 V.
+12V Failed Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
Internal +12 V is outside
acceptable range of 10.6 V to 15.8
V.
–12V Failed Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
Internal –12 V is outside
acceptable range of –13.7 V to –
8.6 V.
5V Failed Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
Internal 5 V is outside acceptable
range of 4.86 V and 6.14 V.
5V Reference Failed Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
Internal 5 V reference is outside
acceptable range.
5V RDC Reference Failed Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
Internal 5 V RDC reference is
outside acceptable range.
ADC Failed Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
Internal ADC in processor core
has stopped running.
RDC DSP Failed Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
DSP that runs the Resolver-to-
digital converter has stopped
running.
ADC SPI Failed Internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
External ADC in processor core
has stopped running.
Power Board FPGA Error There is a problem in the FPGA chip on the Contact Woodward
Power board. Technical Support for
Detection: An error has occurred further assistance.
on the FPGA located on the power
board, either an internal error or
with the communication to the
control board.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Fan 1 Speed Error Fan 1 or Fan 2 (or both) are running slower Check for blockage at the
than expected, possibly from cooling port inlet or exhaust of the
Detection: The fan speed on fan 1 blockage or a worn out fan. cooling ports of the DVP.
or 2 is below the expected fan
speed. Replace Fan assembly,
(Only Applies to DVP 5000, 10000, see fan replacement in
or 12000 Models) DVP manual where
applicable
Fan 2 Speed Error Fan 1 or Fan 2 (or both) are running slower Check for blockage at the
than expected, possibly from cooling port inlet or exhaust of the
Detection: The fan speed on fan 1 blockage or a worn out fan. cooling ports of the DVP.
or 2 is below the expected fan
speed. Replace Fan assembly,
(Only Applies to DVP 5000, 10000, see fan replacement in
or 12000 Models) DVP manual where
applicable
Position Controller Not Ready

Detection: DVP is initializing (power-up) or has Using the Service Tool,

This status flag indicates the DVP detected a problem that will not allow the identify and correct the
is not controlling position. This position controller to run. issues.
occurs during power-up
initialization and when in a
shutdown position state.
Check 100 Percent Error Unable to reach limit. Unable to reach max
position due to internal or
Detection: external conditions. Verify
This status flag indicates the max that there is no jamming or
(100 %) position check has failed. blockage of the linkage
The detected range could be wrong attached to the actuator.
or a timeout could have occurred Incorrect min position detection causing an Using the Service Tool,
during the test. error in the 100% check. identify and correct the
issues.
ID module factory settings are incorrect for Contact Woodward
max position limit range. Technical Support for
further assistance.
Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Reduced Torque Error User Force Limiter is active. This could be
proper/expected operation
Detection: or User Force Limiter
This status flag indicates the settings could be incorrect.
system torque has been reduced Current limiter on motor is active. Internal protection is active,
due to a reduction in motor current. no action required. If
condition persists, contact
Woodward Technical
Support for further
assistance.
Reduced Slew Rate Error

Detection: Input current limiter is active. Internal protection is active,

This status flag indicates the no action required. If
system torque has been reduced condition persists, contact
due to a reduction in motor current. Woodward Technical
Support for further
assistance.
Linearization Monotonic
Shutdown Error

Detection: DVP settings are incorrect. Correct the Linearization

Linearization Monotonic Shutdown settings using the Service
Error Tool.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
CAN Controller Open
Error

Detection:
The CAN Controller
peripheral was unable to
be opened properly. This Incorrect CANbus settings Check CAN settings
may occur if the user is
changing the CANopen
settings (particularly
selecting a lower baud
rate) while connected to an
active CAN network.

Position Feedback Transducer Diagnostics

Table 8-3. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Position Feedback Transducer Diagnostics

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions

Motor 1 Sin Error The wiring to the position feedback Check wiring and connectors leading to
or transducer is disconnected or intermittent. the position feedback transducer.
Motor 1 Cos Error The position feedback transducer failed See appropriate valve or actuator
or open or is intermittent. manual for the appropriate excitation
Motor 2 Sin Error resistance value.
or
Motor 2 Cos Error Check the gain and amplitude values
shown on the Position Resolver
Detection: Diagnostics page of the service tool.
The detected signal value The amplitude value must be
is out of range. approximately 80% of max ADC. Gain
value should be between 10% and
95% of max output.

The gain is continually adjusted by

the DVP.
The DVP position feedback input circuit Contact Woodward Technical Support
has failed. for further assistance.
Motor 1 Exc. Error The excitation wiring to the resolver is Check the resolver excitation coil
Or shorted or intermittent. resistance. See appropriate valve
Motor 2 Exc. Error The resolver excitation coil is shorted. manual for resistance value.
The resolver gain is too low due to resolver If the gain is temporarily low, check
Detection: wiring problem. wiring and resolver. Reset driver for
The Sin and Cos voltage normal operation. Allow the automatic
combined are below the gain control to stabilize.
diagnostic threshold. Excitation circuit failure. Contact Woodward Technical Support
for further assistance.
Motor 1 and 2 Res. Error

Detection: A Motor error is true if any of the following If there is a Motor 1 and a Motor 2
This is a summary errors are detected: Motor Sin Error, Motor error, use the recommended actions for
indication that an error is Cos Error, Motor Exc. Error, Motor Startup those errors.
detected in both motor 1 Open Error, Motor Startup Close Error,
and motor 2 Motor Startup Direction Error.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Valve Shaft 1 Sin Error The wiring to the resolver is disconnected or Check wiring and connectors
or failed. leading to the resolver.
Valve Shaft 1 Cos Error
The resolver is failed open or intermittent. Check the gain and amplitude
or
values for the resolver on the
Valve Shaft 2 Sin Error
service tool. Amplitude value must
or
be approximately 80% max ADC.
Valve Shaft 2 Cos Error
Gain value should be between 10%
and 95% max Output.
Detection:
The detected signal value
is out of range.
The gain is continually adjusted
by the DVP.
The resolver input circuit has failed. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
Valve Shaft 1 Exc. Error The excitation wiring to the resolver is shorted Check the resolver excitation coil
or or intermittent. resistance. See appropriate valve
Valve Shaft 2 Exc. Error manual for resistance value.
The resolver excitation coil is shorted.
Detection: If the gain is temporarily low, check
The Sin and Cos voltage The resolver gain is too low due to resolver wiring and resolver. Reset driver for
combined are too low. wiring problem. normal operation. Allow the
automatic gain control to stabilize.
Excitation circuit failure. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
Valve Shaft 1 and 2 Res. Valve Shaft 1 error is true if any of the following If there is a Valve Shaft 1 and 2
Error errors are detected: error, use the recommended
Valve Shaft 1 Sin Error actions for the Valve stem
Detection: Valve Shaft 1 Cos Error errors.
The Shaft resolver Valve Shaft 1 Exc. Error
redundancy manager has
detected a Valve shaft 1 Valve Shaft 2 error is true if any of the following
and Valve shaft 2 error. errors are detected:
Valve Shaft 2 Sin Error
Valve Shaft 2 Cos Error
Valve Shaft 2 Exc. Error

Range or Setting of the Resolvers is out of If there is a Start-up or Range

tolerance. error verify the following values:
Start-up-Close Valve Shaft 1
Error
Start-up-Close Valve Shaft 2
Error
Valve Shaft 1 Range Limit Error
Valve Shaft 2 Range Limit Error

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Valve Type Selection

Table 8-4. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Valve Type Selection

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions

Auto Detect Error Failure to read the ID module on the See associated diagnostics
valve/actuator system. on the Valve Type
Detection: Selection Screen in the
This diagnostic is only enabled when Service Tool.
the DVP has been configured for auto If “ID Module Not Detected”
detection. (See Auto detection is annunciated, check
Section). wiring to the ID module.
ID module calibration record corrupted. See Process Fault & Status
This diagnostic is set when: Overview Screen in the
The DVP fails to communicate with DVP Service Tool.
the ID module due to write or read If “Invalid Parameter(s)” is
problems or the calibration records in annunciated the calibration
the ID module are corrupted (CRC16 records are corrupt in the
failure). ID module. Contact
Woodward Technical
The DVP fails to write the calibration Support for a copy of the
records into the non-volatile memory. correct parameter file.
Valve Serial Number will
need to be provided.

DVP non-volatile memory error. See Process Fault & Status

Overview screen in the
DVP Service
Tool. If “EEPROM
Read/Write Failed” or
“Invalid Parameter(s)” is
annunciated Contact
Woodward Technical
Support

A reset will force the DVP

to retry auto detection of
the connected valve.
Control Model Not Running

Detection: DVP detected a problem that will not allow Using the Service Tool,
This status flag indicates the internal the position controller to run. identify and correct the
DVP Control Model is not Running. issues.
The position of the Actuator/valve is
not controlled by the DVP. If
Actuator/valve has a return spring,
the actuator/valve is be positioned by
the return spring.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Type / Serial Number Error User has connected a different valve to the See the Valve Type
DVP. Selection Screen in the
Detection: Service Tool.
Verify the “Valve Type” and
If during power up the DVP detects a “Valve Serial Number”
valve/actuator system with a different match the valve/actuator
serial number or valve type this system connected to the
diagnostic will be annunciated. User has loaded a parameter set to the DVP.
DVP that does not match this
valve/actuator system serial number. Use the auto detection
function or down load the
valve specific calibration
file into the DVP for the
correct serial number.

Operation of the DVP

with incorrect parameter
files can cause personal
injury and/or property
damage.
ID module factory calibration incorrect for Contact Woodward
this valve type / serial number. Technical Support for
further assistance.
Type Not Supported Valve type not supported by the DVP Contact Woodward
DVP software is not the required revision Technical Support for
Detection: for this valve. potential upgrade to the
This diagnostic is annunciated if the latest revision of the DVP
valve type reported by the software.
valve/actuator system in the ID
module is not supported by the DVP
software.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
ID Module Not Detected Failure to read the ID module on the See associated diagnostics
valve/actuator system. on the Valve Type
Detection: Selection Screen in the
During power up the ID Module Service Tool.
cannot be read. If “ID Module Not Detected”
is annunciated, check
wiring to the ID module.
ID module calibration record corrupted. See Process Fault & Status
Overview Screen in the
DVP Service Tool.
If “Invalid Parameter(s)” is
annunciated the calibration
records are corrupt in the
ID module. Contact
Woodward Technical
Support for a copy of the
correct parameter file.
Valve Serial Number will
need to be provided.
The valve does not have an ID module. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for a
copy of the correct
parameter file. Valve Serial
Number will need to be
provided.

The correct parameter file

must be uploaded into
the DVP. Any reset
command via the DVP
Service Tool or any other
applicable method (e.g.
Discrete Input) will force
the driver to use the
internally stored
parameters. This will
allow the DVP to function
without an ID module.

It is the user’s
responsibility to make
sure the correct
parameters are stored in
the DVP! Operation of the
DVP with incorrect
parameter files can cause
personal injury and/or
property damage.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
ID Module Version Not DVP software is not the required revision for this Contact Woodward Technical
Supported valve. Support for potential upgrade to
the latest revision of the DVP
Detection: software.
This diagnostic is
annunciated if the ID module
version is not supported by
ID module calibration record corrupted. See Process Fault & Status
the DVP software.
Overview Screen in the DVP
Service Tool. If “Invalid
Note: the Valve Type Auto
Parameter(s)” is annunciated the
Detect diagnostic is also set
calibration records are corrupt in
when this condition is
the ID module. Contact
detected.
Woodward Technical Support for
a copy of the correct parameter
file. Valve Serial Number will
need to be provided.
Incorrect Power Board Valve/actuator system does not match the DVP Contact Woodward Technical
power board. Support to determine the correct
Detection: DVP and valve/actuator system
During power up the DVP for your application.
checks the ID module to
determine the power board
needed for the valve/actuator
system. If the power board ID
required and the power board
detected do not match, this
diagnostic will be
annunciated.

Resolver Diagnostic LAT

Table 8-5. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Resolver Diagnostic LAT

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions

Valve Shaft 1 Calibration values specific to the Use the auto detection function or
Range Limit Error valve/actuator serial number are incorrect down load the valve specific calibration
or as stored in the DVP. file into the DVP for the correct serial
Valve Shaft 2 number.
Range Limit Error
There is an electrical problem with the See Position Resolver Diagnostics
resolver and/or its associated circuits screen in the Service Tool. Verify
Detection: resulting in an incorrect resolver reading. Position, Amplitude and Gain readings.
During calibration at the Amplitude should be approximately
factory, the resolver range
80%. Gain should be from 10-90%.
(difference between
Verify appropriate resistance reading
minimum and maximum on excitation, sine and cosine after
stop) is recorded. This disconnecting leads at the DVP. See
diagnostic occurs if the
associate valve manual for resistance
Valve Shaft resolver reading
values.
is detected outside the
Contact Woodward Technical Support
calibrated resolver range. for further assistance if readings are
out of valve specifications.
The resolver has mechanically moved Review and record the values shown
outside of the range. on the LAT Actuator/Valve
Configuration Screen. Contact
Woodward Technical Support for
further assistance.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Dual Res. Difference Calibration values specific to the Use the auto detection function or
Alarm valve/actuator serial number are incorrect download the valve specific calibration
as stored in the DVP. This could result in file into the DVP for the correct serial
Detection: incorrect resolver scaling resulting in a number.
The difference between difference error.
the resolver readings is
larger than the
One or both of the resolvers have moved. Contact Woodward Technical Support
permissible alarm limit
for further assistance.
value.
There is an electrical problem with the See Position Resolver Diagnostics
resolver and/or its associated circuits screen in the Service Tool. Verify
resulting in an incorrect resolver reading. Position, Amplitude and Gain readings.
Amplitude should be approximately
80%. Gain should be from 10-90%.
Verify appropriate resistance reading
on excitation, sine and cosine after
disconnecting leads at the DVP. See
associate valve manual for resistance
values.
Contact Woodward Technical Support
for further assistance if readings are
out of valve specifications.
Dual Res. Difference Calibration values specific to the Use the auto detection function or
Shutdown valve/actuator serial number are incorrect download the valve specific calibration
as stored in the DVP. This could result in file into the DVP for the correct serial
Detection: incorrect resolver scaling resulting in a number.
The difference between difference error.
the resolver readings is
One or both of the resolvers have moved. Contact Woodward Technical Support
larger than the
for further assistance.
permissible shutdown
limit value. There is an electrical problem with the See Position Resolver Diagnostics
resolver and/or its associated circuits screen in the Service Tool. Verify
resulting in an incorrect resolver reading. Position, Amplitude and Gain readings.
Amplitude should be approximately
80%. Gain should be from 10-90%.
Verify appropriate resistance reading
on excitation, sine and cosine after
disconnecting leads at the DVP. See
associate valve manual for resistance
values.
Contact Woodward Technical Support
for further assistance if readings are
out of valve specifications.

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Resolver Diagnostics 3-Phase

Table 8-6. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Resolver Diagnostics 3-Phase

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions

Startup Open Motor Calibration values specific to the Use the auto detection function or
Error valve/actuator serial number are incorrect down load the valve specific calibration
as stored in the DVP. file into the DVP for the correct serial
Detection: number.
During calibration at the The valve is not closed, debris or Check the valve according to valve
factory, the resolver mechanical failure has occurred. manual.
values at the min stop The resolvers are not connected or there is Follow motor resolver procedures.
are recorded. The a wiring error. See:
resolver readings Motor 2 Sin Error
corresponding to the Motor 2 Cos Error
fully closed position are Motor 2 Exc Error
recorded in both the
The fusible link on the valve has yielded. Power down and re-check the min and
opening and closing
max mechanical stop for correct
direction at torques
operation. Record results from multiple
sufficient to overcome
power ups. Contact Woodward
the backlash in the gear
Technical Support for further
train, but not to open the
assistance.
valve.
During power-up and
initialization, the DVP
verifies that the valve is Insufficient bus voltage. Internal problem Contact Woodward Technical
at the min stop. This with the electronics. Support for further assistance.
diagnostic occurs if the
motor resolver is not
within the calibrated
range when checking
the open direction.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Startup Open Motor 2 Calibration values specific to the Use the auto detection function or
Error valve/actuator serial number are down load the valve specific
incorrect as stored in the DVP. calibration file into the DVP for the
Detection: correct serial number.
During calibration at the
factory, the resolver values
at the min stop are
recorded. The resolver
The valve is not closed, debris or Check the valve according to valve
readings corresponding to
mechanical failure has occurred. manual.
the fully closed position are
recorded in both the
opening and closing
direction at torques
sufficient to overcome the
backlash in the gear train,
but not to open the valve. The resolvers are not connected or there Follow motor resolver procedures.
During power-up and is a wiring error. See:
initialization, the DVP Motor 2 Sin Error
verifies that the valve is at Motor 2 Cos Error
the min stop. This Motor 2 Exc Error
diagnostic occurs if the The fusible link on the valve has yielded. Power down and re-check the min
motor resolver is not within and max mechanical stop for correct
the calibrated range when operation. Record results from
checking the open direction. multiple power ups. Contact
Woodward Technical Support for
further assistance.
Insufficient bus voltage. Internal problem Contact Woodward Technical
with the electronics. Support for further assistance.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Startup Close Motor Calibration values specific to the Use the auto detection function or
Error valve/actuator serial number are down load the valve specific calibration
incorrect as stored in the DVP file into the DVP for the correct serial
Detection: number.
During calibration at the The valve is not closed, debris or Check the valve according to valve
factory, the resolver values mechanical failure has occurred. manual.
at the min stop are The resolvers are not connected or there Follow motor resolver procedures.
recorded. The resolver is a wiring error. See:
readings corresponding to Motor 1 Sin Error
the fully closed position Motor 1 Cos Error
are recorded in both the Motor 1 Exc Error
opening and closing The fusible link on the valve is damaged. Power down and re-check the min and
direction at torques max mechanical stop for correct
sufficient to overcome the operation. Record results from multiple
backlash in the gear train, power ups. Contact Woodward
but not to open the valve. Technical Support for further
During power-up and assistance.
initialization, the DVP
verifies that the valve is at
the min stop. This
Insufficient bus voltage. Internal problem Contact Woodward Technical
diagnostic occurs if the
with the electronics. Support for further assistance.
motor resolver is not within
the calibrated range when
checking the closed
direction.

Startup Close Motor 2 Calibration values specific to the Use the auto detection function or
Error valve/actuator serial number are down load the valve specific calibration
incorrect as stored in the DVP file into the DVP for the correct serial
Detection: number.
During calibration at the
factory, the resolver values
at the min stop are The valve is not closed, debris or Check the valve according to valve
recorded. The resolver mechanical failure has occurred. manual.
readings corresponding to
the fully closed position
are recorded in both the
opening and closing The resolvers are not connected or there Follow motor resolver procedures.
direction at torques is a wiring error. See:
sufficient to overcome the Motor 2 Sin Error
backlash in the gear train, Motor 2 Cos Error
but not to open the valve. Motor 2 Exc Error
During power-up and
initialization, the DVP Motor 2 Sin Error Power down and re-check the min and
verifies that the valve is at The fusible link on the valve is damaged. max mechanical stop for correct
the min stop. This operation. Record results from multiple
diagnostic occurs if the power ups. Contact Woodward
motor resolver is not within Technical Support for further
the calibrated range when assistance.
checking the closed Insufficient bus voltage. Internal problem Contact Woodward Technical
direction. with the electronics. Support for further assistance.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Startup Open Valve Calibration values specific to the Use the auto detection function or
Shaft 1 Error valve/actuator serial number are incorrect down load the valve specific calibration
as stored in the DVP. file into the DVP for the correct serial
Detection: number.
During calibration at the The valve is not closed, debris or Check the valve according to valve
factory, the resolver mechanical failure has occurred. manual.
values at the min stop
are recorded. The
resolver readings The fusible link in the valve / actuator is Check the fusible link in the valve for
corresponding to the damaged or broken. any damage. See valve manual.
fully closed position are The resolver are not connected or there is a Follow stem resolver procedures.
recorded in both the wiring error. See:
opening and closing Valve Shaft 1 Sin Error
direction at torques Valve Shaft 1 Cos Error
sufficient to overcome Valve Shaft 1 Exc Error
the backlash in the gear
train, but not to open the
valve.
During power-up and
initialization, the DVP
verifies that the valve is
at the min stop. This Insufficient bus voltage. Internal problem Contact Woodward Technical
diagnostic occurs if the with the electronics. Support for further assistance.
valve stem resolver is
not within the calibrated
range when checking the
open direction.

Startup Close Valve Calibration values specific to the Use the auto detection function or
Shaft 1 Error valve/actuator serial number are incorrect down load the valve specific calibration
as stored in the DVP. file into the DVP for the correct serial
Detection: number.
During calibration at the The valve is not closed, debris or Check the valve according to valve
factory, the resolver
mechanical failure has occurred. manual.
values at the min stop
are recorded. The The fusible link in the valve / actuator is Check the fusible link in the valve for
resolver readings damaged or broken. any damage. See valve manual.
corresponding to the The resolver are not connected or there is a Follow stem resolver procedures.
fully closed position are wiring error. See:
recorded in both the Valve Shaft 1 Sin Error
opening and closing Valve Shaft 1 Cos Error
direction at torques Valve Shaft 1 Exc Error
sufficient to overcome
the backlash in the gear
train, but not to open the
valve.
During power-up and
initialization, the DVP
verifies that the valve is Insufficient bus voltage. Internal problem Contact Woodward Technical
at the min stop. This with the electronics. Support for further assistance.
diagnostic occurs if the
valve stem resolver is
not within the calibrated
range when checking
the closed direction.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Startup Open Valve Calibration values specific to the Use the auto detection function or
Shaft 2 Error valve/actuator serial number are incorrect as down load the valve specific
stored in the DVP. calibration file into the DVP for the
Detection: correct serial number.
During calibration at the The valve is not closed, debris or Check the valve according to valve
factory, the resolver mechanical failure has occurred. manual.
values at the min stop
are recorded. The The fusible link in the valve / actuator is Check the fusible link in the valve for
resolver readings damaged or broken. any damage. See valve manual.
corresponding to the The resolver are not connected or there is a Follow stem resolver procedures.
fully closed position are wiring error. See:
recorded in both the Valve Shaft 2 Sin Error
opening and closing Valve Shaft 2 Cos Error
direction at torques Valve Shaft 2 Exc Error
sufficient to overcome Insufficient bus voltage. Internal problem Contact Woodward Technical
the backlash in the gear with the electronics. Support for further assistance.
train, but not to open the
valve.
During power-up and
initialization, the DVP
verifies that the valve is
at the min stop. This
diagnostic occurs if the
valve stem resolver is
not within the calibrated
range when checking
the open direction.
Startup Close Valve Calibration values specific to the Use the auto detection function or
Shaft 2 Error valve/actuator serial number are incorrect as down load the valve specific
stored in the DVP. calibration file into the DVP for the
Detection: correct serial number.
During calibration at the The valve is not closed, debris or Check the valve according to valve
factory, the resolver mechanical failure has occurred. manual.
values at the min stop The fusible link in the valve / actuator is Check the fusible link in the valve for
are recorded. The damaged or broken. any damage. See valve manual.
resolver readings The resolver are not connected or there is a Follow stem resolver procedures.
corresponding to the fully wiring error. See:
closed position are Valve Shaft 2 Sin Error
recorded in both the Valve Shaft 2 Cos Error
opening and closing Valve Shaft 2 Exc Error
direction at torques Insufficient bus voltage. Internal problem Contact Woodward Technical
sufficient to overcome with the electronics. Support for further assistance.
the backlash in the gear
train, but not to open the
valve.
During power-up and
initialization, the DVP
verifies that the valve is
at the min stop. This
diagnostic occurs if the
valve stem resolver is not
within the calibrated
range when checking the
closed direction.
Startup Motor Direction Motor wiring not connected. Check wiring connections.
Error Wiring problem, phases are incorrectly Check wiring for incorrect phase
connected. assignment.
Detection: Resolver wiring problem, resolver moving in Check the resolver wiring. See
If the motor did not move the incorrect direction. resolver error flags, gain and
into the correct direction, amplitude.
more than the factory Motor defect: open phases or shorts. If Check the motor for shorts and open
calibrated setting, this shorts are present, Driver Current Fault phases.
flag is set. should annunciate.
DVP electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for further assistance.
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Position Error
Table 8-7. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Position Error

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions

Position Error Motor Incorrect Parameter Settings Check parameters settings. See
Alarm Three Phase Control Operating
Summary in the DVP Service Tool.
Detection:
The Motor position is not
Contamination in the valve/actuator system. At earliest opportunity perform
tracking the set point check out procedure as described in
within limitations set by the Position Error Motor Shutdown.
the tracking error alarm
parameters.
Position Error Motor Motor wiring not connected. Check wiring terminations at the
Shutdown DVP, intermediate connections and
valve/actuator. Eliminate any
Detection: intermittent or open circuits.
The Motor position is not Wiring problem, phases are connected Ensure no open phases or shorts in
tracking the set point incorrectly. the wiring. (See associated valve
within limitations set by
wiring diagram)
the tracking error
shutdown parameters.
Position Error Shaft Resolver wiring problem, resolver moving in Check the resolver wiring/connector.
Alarm the incorrect direction. See resolver error flags, gain and
amplitude.
Detection: Motor defect: open phases or shorts. If Check the motor for shorts and open
The Valve Stem position
shorts are present, Driver Current Fault phases.
is not tracking the set
should annunciate.
point within limitations
set by the tracking error
alarm parameters.
Position Error Shaft Excessive Valve/Actuator Wear At earliest opportunity perform
Shutdown check out procedure as described in
the Position Error Motor Shutdown.
Detection:
Incorrect or damaged motor wiring. Ensure no open phases or shorts in
There is an error bigger
the wiring. Verify the motor phases
than the stem position are wired correctly. (See associated
error parameters valve wiring diagram)
between the stem
position and the Motor Failure Contact Woodward Technical
demanded position. Support for assistance

DVP electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical

Support for assistance

CAN wiring or noise problem Check CAN wiring

Contact Woodward Technical Support

DVP internal electronics failure
for further assistance.

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Auxiliary Board Status and Diagnostics

Table 8-8. DVP Troubleshooting Guide Auxiliary Board Status and Diagnostics

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions

Aux Board Not Found The selected input type requires an Aux Contact Woodward to determine
Board and no Aux board is present. how to upgrade you DVP with an
Detection: aux board.
The Control board has Select an input type that does
not detected the Aux not need an aux board.
Board.
Aux Board Type Error This occurs when the aux board needed and Contact Woodward to obtain a
the input type selected are not compatible. DVP with the correct Aux Board
Detection: configuration.
The Control board has Select an input type that is
detected an incorrect compatible with the Aux Board in
Aux Board type. your DVP system.
M5200 Starting This is a typical situation during a power up or Wait until the M5200 aux board
change of input type that will activate the is started.
Detection: M5200 aux board. This flag will reset
The control board is automatically.
waiting until the M5200
aux board is started.
Wait time is
approximately 2 minutes.
M5200 Detected An DP ram check error: Reset DVP, which will
Error The M5200 has detected a dual ported ram resynchronize the states of the
error. M5200.
Detection:
One of the five possible If the M5200 program is started or stopped If this does not correct the problem
errors associated with the this error may occur due to the M5200 and contact Woodward Technical
M5200 has been set. the DVP being out of synch. Support for assistance.
MFT Synch error: Reset DVP, which will
The DVP has not been able to provide the resynchronize the MFT (Minor
synch pulse on time to its M5200. Frame Timer) of the M5200.

If this does not correct the problem

contact Woodward Technical
Support for assistance.
Version error: Load the correct software version
DVP and its M5200 do not have compatible on the DVP and/or the M5200
software versions. board.

If this does not correct the problem

contact Woodward Technical
Support for assistance.
Block Count error: Load the correct software on the
The DVP and M5200 software have a DVP and/or the M5200 board.
different number of interface blocks.
If this does not correct the problem
contact Woodward Technical
Support for assistance.
Heartbeat error: Reset DVP, this will reset the
The M5200 has not received a correct M5200 and will synch the two.
heartbeat from the DVP.
If this does not correct the problem
contact Woodward Technical
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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
M5200 DPRAM Error Defective Dual Port Ram or interface. Contact Woodward Technical
Support for assistance.
Detection:
The DVP has detected a
Dual port ram error during
the RAM check.
M5200 Heartbeat Error The M5200 is not running or the interface is Contact Woodward Technical
defective. Support for assistance.
Detection:
The M5200 has not sent
the correct heart beat
value to its DVP.
M5200 Startup Timeout There is no M5200 program or it is not Contact Woodward Technical
running. Support for assistance.
Detection:
After 2 min waiting for a
signal from the M5200 aux
board the control board
will timeout.
Heat Sink Temp. Sensor
1 Error
or Heat Sink Temp.
Sensor2 Error DVP internal electronics failure or extreme If DVP temperature is within
temperature. specified limits, contact Woodward
Detection: (Only Applies to DVP 5000, 10000, or 12000 Technical Support for further
This fault status flag Models) assistance.
indicates power board
heat sink sensor (1 or2)
has failed.

Boost Converter Error

Detection: Internal problem with the electronics Contact Woodward Technical

This status flag indicates (Only Applies to DVP 5000, 10000, or 12000 Support for further assistance.
the Boost Converter board Models)
did not reach the proper
voltage.

EGD Diagnostics
Table 8-9. DVP Troubleshooting Guide EGD Diagnostics Status

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions

EGD Port 1 Link Error Wiring problem on Ethernet port 1. Check wiring on Ethernet
port 1
Detection: Control system not powered up. Check if the control
The EGD messages are received slower system is powered up
than the time out time that is a user and running.
setting. IP addresses incorrect. Check if the correct IP
addresses are given to
the DVP and control
system.
EGD Port 1 Long Message Error Incorrect protocol definition. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: The EGD message length further assistance.
expected is not the same as the one
received.
EGD Port 1 Short Message Error Incorrect protocol definition. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
The EGD message length expected is
not the same as the one received.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Actions
EGD Port 2 Link Error Wiring problem on Ethernet port 2. Check wiring on Ethernet
port 2.
Detection: Control system not powered up. Check if the control
The EGD messages are received slower system is powered up
than the time out time that is a user and running.
setting. IP addresses incorrect. Check if the correct IP
addresses are given to
the DVP and control
system.
EGD Port 2 Long Message Error Incorrect protocol definition. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
The EGD message length expected is
not the same as the one received.
EGD Port 2 Short Message Error Incorrect protocol definition. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
The EGD message length expected is
not the same as the one received.
EGD Port 2 Stale Data Error Data from the producer is not being Check the Ethernet Port
updated (stale) in the EGD packet. 2 wiring between the
Detection: DVP and turbine control.
The Application Level Heart Beat Verify the Stale Data
variable has not changed in time period Delay setting using the
greater than the stale data delay time. Service Tool.

EGD Port 3 Link Error Wiring problem on Ethernet port 3. Check wiring on Ethernet
port 3.
Detection: Control system not powered up. Check if the control
The EGD messages are received slower system is powered up
than the time out time that is a user and running.
setting. IP addresses incorrect. Check if the correct IP
addresses are given to
the DVP and control
system.
EGD Port 3 Long Message Error Incorrect protocol definition. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
The EGD message length expected is
not the same as the one received.
EGD Port 3 Short Message Error Incorrect protocol definition. Contact Woodward
Technical Support for
Detection: further assistance.
The EGD message length expected is
not the same as the one received.
EGD Port 3 Stale Data Error Data from the producer is not being Check the Ethernet Port
updated (stale) in the EGD packet. 3 wiring between the
Detection: DVP and turbine control.
The Application Level Heart Beat Verify the Stale Data
variable has not changed in time period Delay setting using the
greater than the stale data delay time. Service Tool.

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EGD Performance
Table 8-10. DVP Troubleshooting Guide EGD Performance

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Action

EGD Data Mismatch Loss of synchronization of master Verify system data and
control. synchronization.
Detection:
Status indication that one or Verify the Stale Data Delay setting
more of the EGD input channels using the Service Tool.
contains different data for longer
than the StateDataDelayTime.
Triplex mode only. Will not
generate an EGD Fault.
EGD Revision Fault The revision of the M5200 and the Check EGD protocol revision of control
revision from the control system do system.
Detection: not match.
Revision check of external and
internal EGD protocol revision.

EGD Rate Group Slip Internal or processing fault. Check the M5200 CPU Load
percentage using the Service Tool.
Detection:
If the M5200 does not have the
time to finish the task within the
rate group. This will also give a
heartbeat error flag.
EGD Fault The EGD mode selection is set to Change the mode or add port(s) from
more ports than supported with the the control system.
Detection: control system.
Dependent on the EGD mode: There are other error flags active: See Correct the EGD individual port errors.
3 port, 2 port, or 1 port this flag associated troubleshooting steps for
indicates the data required to each error flag.
provide a set position to the DVP
is missing.
EGD L2 Port 0 Stat Error This port is used for internal data
logging only.
EGD L2 Port 1 Stat Error DVP internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical Support
for further assistance.
Detection:
The Ethernet interface is not
communicating status
information.
EGD L2 Port 2 Stat Error DVP internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical Support
for further assistance.
Detection:
The Ethernet interface is not
communicating status information.
EGD L2 Port 3 Stat Error DVP internal electronics failure. Contact Woodward Technical Support
for further assistance.
Detection:
The Ethernet interface is not
communicating status information.

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Dual DVP Troubleshooting

Table 8-11. Dual DVP Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Action

Dual DVP Waiting to Sync No communication from Other DVP. Check that Other DVP has power.
Check communication cables
Detection: between DVP units.
For dual-DVP applications, this is a This DVP was in Shutdown Position Confirm operational status of Other
status indication that the inter-DVP and then received a Reset, but Other DVP. Check for any possible causes
synchronization process is active. DVP is still operational and for this DVP to go into Shutdown
controlling its position. Position.
Dual DVP Valve Type Match Error Other DVP is incompatible with this Check that cabling to Other DVP is
DVP. connected to correct unit. Confirm
Detection: the Valve Type Selection Screen in
For dual-DVP applications, indicates the Service Tool. Verify the “Valve
the valve types for the two DVPs are Type” matches the valve/actuator
not compatible. system connected to the DVP. Verify
both DVPs, that they match each
ID module factory calibration
other or are compatible types.
incorrect for this valve type.
Contact Woodward Technical
Support for assistance.

Dual DVP Inter Com. CAN Error If Dual DVP Inter Com. Self CAN Perform troubleshooting on Other
Error is not shown, then error DVP.
condition is detected only on Other
Detection: DVP.
Indicates Dual DVP CAN inter- If Dual DVP Inter Com. Self CAN See steps for Dual DVP Inter Com.
communication error is detected on Error is shown, then error condition Self CAN Error
this DVP, Other DVP, or both. is detected on this DVP.

Note: this status is expected after a

unit is powered up and before the
first Reset is issued.
Dual DVP Inter Com. Self CAN Wiring to CAN 1 port is Check terminals and connections.
Error disconnected or loose.
Connection to CAN 1 port is not Check that cabling to Other DVP is
Detection: connected to Other DVP. connected correctly.
Indicates Dual DVP Inter Com. CAN Incorrect or missing termination on Confirm that termination is being
Error is being detected on this DVP. CAN 1 port. used on both this DVP and Other
DVP.
CAN 1 cable is too long. Confirm cable is no longer than
maximum specified cable length.
Dual DVP Inter Com. RS485 Error If Dual DVP Inter Com. Self RS485 Perform troubleshooting on Other
Error is not shown, then error DVP.
Detection: condition is detected only on Other
Indicates Dual DVP RS485 inter- DVP.
communication error is detected on If Dual DVP Inter Com. Self RS485 See steps for Dual DVP Inter
this DVP, Other DVP, or both. Error is shown, then error condition Com. Self RS485 Error
is detected on this DVP.
Note: this status is expected after a
unit is powered up and before the
first Reset is issued.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Action
Dual DVP Inter Com. Self RS485 Wiring to RS485 port is Check terminals and connections.
Error disconnected or loose.
Connection to RS485 port is not Check that cabling to Other DVP is
Detection:
connected to Other DVP. connected correctly.
Indicates Dual DVP Inter Com.
RS485 Error is being detected on Incorrect or missing termination on Confirm that termination is being
this DVP. RS485 port. used on both this DVP and Other
DVP.
RS485 cable is too long. Confirm cable is no longer than
maximum specified cable length.
Dual DVP Inter Com. CAN & Dual DVP Inter Com. CAN Error Resolve cause for both contributing
RS485 Error and Dual DVP Inter Com. RS485 errors: Dual DVP Inter Com. CAN
Error have both occurred, so all Error and Dual DVP Inter Com.
Detection: communication to Other DVP has RS485 Error.
For inter-link communications on been lost.
dual-DVP applications, indicates
both RS485 and CAN are failed.
Dual DVP Other Shutdown It is normal for this to occur when a See entry for Ext. Shutdown
Position (status is received from shutdown position has been Position
Other DVP) commanded from an external
source. I.E. Service Tool, or Digital
Detection: Communication.
For dual-DVP applications, indicates Other DVP is in Shutdown Position If an unexpected condition, check
the other DVP is in a Shutdown state. status of Other DVP and
Position state. troubleshoot conditions on that
unit.
Dual DVP Other Input Shutdown Set Position input(s) for Other DVP If an unexpected condition, check
(status is received from Other DVP) have failed. status of Other DVP and
troubleshoot conditions on that
Detection: unit.
For dual-DVP applications, indicates
the other DVP is in a shutdown
state.

Dual DVP All Inputs Lost All sources of Set Position from If an unexpected condition, check
both DVP units are invalid. status of both DVP units and
Detection: troubleshoot conditions on each
For dual-DVP applications, indicates unit if applicable.
there is not valid position setpoint. Check for proper functionality of
The local position setting is Set Position sources.
failed/lost and either the inter-DVP
communications is failed or the other
DVP has also lost all its set position
(command) inputs.

Note: this status is expected after a

unit is powered up and before the
first Reset is issued.
Dual DVP Run Slow Actuator is running at reduced If an unexpected condition, check
speed because Other DVP has status of Other DVP and
gone into Shutdown Position. troubleshoot conditions on that unit.
Dual DVP Other Reduced Slew This DVP is running at reduced If an unexpected condition, check
Rate (status is received from Other speed due to status from Other status of Other DVP and
DVP) DVP. troubleshoot conditions on that unit.
Dual DVP Reset Active It is normal for Dual DVP Reset If this indicator stays on
Active indicator to sometimes be continuously contact Woodward
observed momentarily when unit Technical Support for assistance.
receives a Reset.

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InterDVP RS485 Status

Table 8-12. Dual DVP InterDVP RS485 Status

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Action

INACTIVE This is normal for a unit that is not No action needed.
Dual DVP.
Dual DVP RS485 communication
channel is not selected.
COMM OK No issue observed. No action needed.

Dual DVP RS485 communication

channel is working properly.
SLAVE RX TIMEOUT Both Dual DVP units are configured Check CANopen setting of DVP
as Slaves. units to make sure one is Master and
Dual DVP RS485 communication one is Slave.
channel is configured as a Slave, but Wiring to RS485 port is disconnected Check terminals and connections.
data is not being received. or loose.
Connection to RS485 port is not Check RS485 connection between
connected to Other DVP. paired DVP units.
MASTER RX TIMEOUT Wiring to RS485 port is disconnected Check terminals and connections.
or loose.
Dual DVP RS485 communication
channel is configured as a Master, Connection to RS485 port is not Check RS485 connection between
but data is not being received. connected to Other DVP. paired DVP units.

FRAMING ERROR Both Dual DVP units are configured Check CANopen setting of DVP
as Masters. units to make sure one is Master and
Dual DVP RS485 communication one is Slave.
channel is experiencing data framing Wiring to RS485 port is loose. Check terminals and connections.
errors.
Incorrect or missing termination on Confirm that termination is being
RS485 port. used on both this DVP and Other
DVP.
RS485 cable is too long. Confirm cable is no longer than
maximum specified cable length.
InterDVP Rx Channel
Table 8-13. Dual DVP InterDVP Rx Channel

Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Action

CAN1 ACTIVE Normal condition for a Dual DVP No action needed.
unit.
CAN 1 port is being used as active
channel for communication between
Dual DVP units.
RS485 ACTIVE CAN 1 port communication between See entry for Dual DVP Inter Com.
Dual DVP units has previously CAN Error.
RS485 port is being used as active failed.
channel for communication between
Dual DVP units due to CAN 1 port
communication failure.
CAN1 STANDBY CAN 1 port and RS485 port See entries for Dual DVP Inter
communication between Dual DVP Com. CAN Error and Dual DVP
Neither port is active for control data units have both previously failed. Inter Com. RS485 Error.
(such as Set Position), but CAN 1
port has functional integrity and will
go to ACTIVE after a Reset.

NOTE: this status is expected after

a unit is powered up and before the
first Reset is issued.

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Diagnostic Indications Probable Causes Recommended Action
RS485 STANDBY CAN 1 port and RS485 port See entries for Dual DVP Inter
communication between Dual DVP Com. CAN Error and Dual DVP
Neither port is active for control data units have both previously failed, Inter Com. RS485 Error.
(such as Set Position), but RS485 and CAN 1 port is still failed.
port has functional integrity and will
go to ACTIVE after a Reset.
NONE Normal condition for a unit that is No action needed.
not Dual DVP.
No receive channel is currently
functional. If a Dual DVP unit, then CAN 1 port See entries for Dual DVP Inter
and RS485 port communication Com. CAN Error and Dual DVP
between Dual DVP units are both Inter Com. RS485 Error.
currently failed.

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Chapter 9.
Product Support and Service Options

Product Support Options

If you are experiencing problems with the installation, or unsatisfactory performance of a Woodward
product, the following options are available:
• Consult the troubleshooting guide in the manual.
• Contact the manufacturer or packager of your system.
• Contact the Woodward Full Service Distributor serving your area.
• Contact Woodward technical assistance (see “How to Contact Woodward” later in this chapter) and
discuss your problem. In many cases, your problem can be resolved over the phone. If not, you can
select which course of action to pursue based on the available services listed in this chapter.

OEM or Packager Support: Many Woodward controls and control devices are installed into the equipment
system and programmed by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Equipment Packager at their
factory. In some cases, the programming is password-protected by the OEM or packager, and they are the
best source for product service and support. Warranty service for Woodward products shipped with an
equipment system should also be handled through the OEM or Packager. Please review your equipment
system documentation for details.

Woodward Business Partner Support: Woodward works with and supports a global network of
independent business partners whose mission is to serve the users of Woodward controls, as described
here:
• A Full Service Distributor has the primary responsibility for sales, service, system integration
solutions, technical desk support, and aftermarket marketing of standard Woodward products within
a specific geographic area and market segment.
• An Authorized Independent Service Facility (AISF) provides authorized service that includes repairs,
repair parts, and warranty service on Woodward's behalf. Service (not new unit sales) is an AISF's
primary mission.
• A Recognized Turbine Retrofitter (RTR) is an independent company that does both steam and gas
turbine control retrofits and upgrades globally, and can provide the full line of Woodward systems
and components for the retrofits and overhauls, long term service contracts, emergency repairs, etc.

A current list of Woodward Business Partners is available at www.woodward.com/directory.

Product Service Options

The following factory options for servicing Woodward products are available through your local Full-
Service Distributor or the OEM or Packager of the equipment system, based on the standard Woodward
Product and Service Warranty (5-01-1205) that is in effect at the time the product is originally shipped
from Woodward or a service is performed:
• Replacement/Exchange (24-hour service)
• Flat Rate Repair
• Flat Rate Remanufacture

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Replacement/Exchange: Replacement/Exchange is a premium program designed for the user who is in
need of immediate service. It allows you to request and receive a like-new replacement unit in minimum
time (usually within 24 hours of the request), providing a suitable unit is available at the time of the
request, thereby minimizing costly downtime. This is a flat-rate program and includes the full standard
Woodward product warranty (Woodward Product and Service Warranty 5-01-1205).

This option allows you to call your Full-Service Distributor in the event of an unexpected outage, or in
advance of a scheduled outage, to request a replacement control unit. If the unit is available at the time of
the call, it can usually be shipped out within 24 hours. You replace your field control unit with the like-new
replacement and return the field unit to the Full-Service Distributor.

Charges for the Replacement/Exchange service are based on a flat rate plus shipping expenses. You are
invoiced the flat rate replacement/exchange charge plus a core charge at the time the replacement unit is
shipped. If the core (field unit) is returned within 60 days, a credit for the core charge will be issued.

Flat Rate Repair: Flat Rate Repair is available for the majority of standard products in the field. This
program offers you repair service for your products with the advantage of knowing in advance what the
cost will be. All repair work carries the standard Woodward service warranty (Woodward Product and
Service Warranty 5-01-1205) on replaced parts and labor.

Flat Rate Remanufacture: Flat Rate Remanufacture is very similar to the Flat Rate Repair option with
the exception that the unit will be returned to you in “like-new” condition and carry with it the full standard
Woodward product warranty (Woodward Product and Service Warranty 5-01-1205). This option is
applicable to mechanical products only.

Returning Equipment for Repair

If a control (or any part of an electronic control) is to be returned for repair, please contact your Full-
Service Distributor in advance to obtain Return Authorization and shipping instructions.

When shipping the item(s), attach a tag with the following information:
• Return authorization number
• Name and location where the control is installed
• Name and phone number of contact person
• Complete Woodward part number(s) and serial number(s)
• Description of the problem
• Instructions describing the desired type of repair

Packing a Control
Use the following materials when returning a complete control:
• Protective caps on any connectors
• Antistatic protective bags on all electronic modules
• Packing materials that will not damage the surface of the unit
• At least 100 mm (4 inches) of tightly packed, industry-approved packing material
• A packing carton with double walls
• A strong tape around the outside of the carton for increased strength

To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper

handling, read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual
82715, Guide for Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls,
Printed Circuit Boards, and Modules.

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Replacement Parts
When ordering replacement parts for controls, include the following information:
• The part number(s) (XXXX-XXXX) that is on the enclosure nameplate
• The unit serial number, which is also on the nameplate

Engineering Services
Woodward offers various Engineering Services for our products. For these services, you can contact us by
telephone, by email, or through the Woodward website.
• Technical Support
• Product Training
• Field Service

Technical Support is available from your equipment system supplier, your local Full-Service Distributor, or
from many of Woodward’s worldwide locations, depending upon the product and application. This service can
assist you with technical questions or problem solving during the normal business hours of the Woodward
location you contact. Emergency assistance is also available during non-business hours by phoning
Woodward and stating the urgency of your problem.

Product Training is available as standard classes at many of our worldwide locations. We also offer
customized classes, which can be tailored to your needs and can be held at one of our locations or at
your site. This training, conducted by experienced personnel, will assure that you will be able to maintain
system reliability and availability.

Field Service engineering on-site support is available, depending on the product and location, from many
of our worldwide locations or from one of our Full-Service Distributors. The field engineers are
experienced both on Woodward products as well as on much of the non-Woodward equipment with which
our products interface.

For information on these services, please contact us via telephone, email us, or use our website:
www.woodward.com.

Contacting Woodward’s Support Organization

For the name of your nearest Woodward Full-Service Distributor or service facility, please consult our
worldwide directory at www.woodward.com/directory, which also contains the most current product
support and contact information.

You can also contact the Woodward Customer Service Department at one of the following Woodward
facilities to obtain the address and phone number of the nearest facility at which you can obtain
information and service.

Products Used in Products Used in Products Used in Industrial

Electrical Power Systems Engine Systems Turbomachinery Systems
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China ----------- +86 (512) 6762 6727 China ----------- +86 (512) 6762 6727 China ----------- +86 (512) 6762 6727
Germany: Germany ------ +49 (711) 78954-510 India --------------- +91 (124) 4399500
Kempen---- +49 (0) 21 52 14 51 India --------------- +91 (124) 4399500 Japan---------------+81 (43) 213-2191
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Technical Assistance
If you need to contact technical assistance, you will need to provide the following information. Please write
it down here before contacting the Engine OEM, the Packager, a Woodward Business Partner, or the
Woodward factory:

General
Your Name

Site Location

Phone Number

Fax Number

Prime Mover Information

Manufacturer

Turbine Model Number

Type of Fuel (gas, steam, etc.)

Power Output Rating

Application (power generation, marine,
etc.)
Control/Governor Information
Control/Governor #1

Woodward Part Number & Rev. Letter

Control Description or Governor Type

Serial Number

Control/Governor #2

Woodward Part Number & Rev. Letter

Control Description or Governor Type

Serial Number

Control/Governor #3

Woodward Part Number & Rev. Letter

Control Description or Governor Type

Serial Number

Symptoms
Description

If you have an electronic or programmable control, please have the adjustment setting positions or the menu
settings written down and with you at the time of the call.

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Appendix A.
CANopen Communication

Introduction

The CANopen communications described in this manual are a

typical Woodward implementation.

The CAN network that is used for the CANopen communication with the DVP has one NMT Master
(Network Master Management Node). This node is responsible for starting communication and the timing
of the CAN messages. There can be up to 30 slave devices (depending on network load and timing).

Further detailed information regarding CANopen can be obtained at www.can-cia.org. Information about
CAN is available in ISO 11898. Specific information regarding DVP behavior is detailed below. The DVP
CANopen Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) can be downloaded from www.woodward.com/software.

Network Architecture
NMT Master Network can support 1 master and up to 30 slave devices
(Unit Controller) Node ID 0 reserved for broadcast messages.

Node ID 31

Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 Slave 30

WGC Valve WGC Valve WGC Valve WGC Valve

Node ID 1 Node ID 2 Node ID 3 Node ID 30

Figure A-1. CANopen Network Architecture

Addressing can support up to 31 devices. To meet the 10 ms timing requirement, only 15 devices can be
used at 500 kbaud.

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NMT Master Functions

There are four distinct functions the master can perform. The slave units will respond to these functions.

NMT Block Diagram (Woodward Implementation)

Start All Nodes

Operating State
Management Start All Nodes
1
SDO Message

SDO Process
SDO Reply
2

Setpoint and Commands to

Fast Message
Each Valve
Process CANOpen
CANOpen Network
Once Per FRAME Network
Interface
(Each valve on Valve Pos. Fdbk and status
network) info. From each valve
3

Slow Data - Valve

Slow Message Configuration
Process
(Each valve once
Per 750 msec) Slow Data - Detailed status
and Alm/SD info.
4 5

Figure A-2. NMT Master Block Diagram

1) Operating state management: This function is used to change the operational state of the slave
devices.

2) SDO process: This function is used to read and or write SDO data into or out of the slave devices.
SDO data is typically non-time critical data.

3) Fast Message process: This function will read and write the fast messages (once every frame) to the
slave devices. This is time critical data and needs to have priority over the other messages. There is also
a synch message supported for timing purposes.

4) Slow Message process: This function will read and write the slow messages to and from the slaves.
Typical update rate is 750 ms.

Operating State Management

Figure A-3. CANopen Slave State Diagram

The above state diagram is taken from the CANopen specification.
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Initialization:
NMT and DVP: The initialization state is used to open the CAN ports and to initialize the CANopen stack.
After this is done the DVP or NMT will go to the Pre-Operational state automatically. It will send the Boot
up message. The Boot up message is the Heartbeat message. Once the Boot up message is sent, the
Heartbeat message is disabled.

Pre-Operational:
DVP: In this state, the DVP is waiting for the "Start All Nodes" message. When the message is received,
the DVP will go to the Operational state.

NMT Master: In this state, the NMT will transmit a "Start All Nodes" Message. This message will also be
received by the NMT Master and will cause the Master to transition to the Operational State.

Operational:
DVP: In this state the DVP is in operational mode and will perform all send and receive functions.

NMT Master: In this state NMT will execute all functions.

• Operational state management.
• SDO process.
• Fast messages
• Slow Messages

The NMT master will transmit "Start All Nodes" broadcast message every 1 Sec. By sending this
message at a periodical cycle we make sure that nodes that are added or power cycles will go back to the
operational state without having to reset the NMT Master.

Stopped:
The Stopped state is not used.

Note: The DVP will respond to an individual “go to operational” NMT command. However, due to the
broadcast nature of the NMT command it requires a delay of at least 1.5ms between NMT
commands on the CAN bus to ensure the DVP has time to clear the NMT receive buffer. Symptoms
of an insufficient delay include the DVP node not advancing to the operational state or the node not
being detected in some CANopen scanner programs.

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Timing:
In a timing diagram the process will look like this:

NMT Master Power NMT Master in NMT Master in

up and Initialization PreOperational state Operational state
1 2 3 N

NMT Master

1 NMT Master Transmits “Start All Nodes”

2 NMT Master Transmits “Start All Nodes” (Time = 0 Sec)

3 NMT Master Transmits “Start All Nodes” (Time = 1 Sec)

N NMT Master Transmits “Start All Nodes” (Time = N Sec)

Note: Other messages not shown.

Figure A-4. Sample Operating State Process Timing Diagram

SDO Process
Master will send SDO messages to each valve to retrieve valve specific information such as serial
number, part number, etc.

All SDO data will be requested when the NMT master goes from Pre-Operational to Operational.
Woodward gives the designed application the option to request all this information under application
control. This is to make sure that when the slave devices are powered, cycled, or added, their information
gets updated.

The SDO protocol only allows one request message to be sent. The next message will be sent after a
response has been received for the previous message. If no response will be received the NMT master
must timeout. The typical timeout time used is: 1 second.

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Timing:
In a timing diagram, the process will look like this:

NMT Master in
Operational state
1 2 3 4 5 Timeout 6
Time

NMT Master

1 NMT Master Transmits SDO Request

2 NMT Master Receives SDO Response

3 NMT Master Transmits SDO Request

4 NMT Master Receives SDO Response

5 NMT Master Transmits SDO Response

6 NMT Master Retransmits SDO Request

Note: Other messages not shown.

Figure A-5. Sample SDP Process Timing Diagram

Fast Message Process

There are three messages needed to make this process work.
• Fast message to slave
• Fast message from slave
• Synch message to slave

Fast Message to slave: NMT will send a message to the slave within one Frame. This data is processed
but not used until the synch message is received. Typical data is the position demand, shutdown flags
etc.

Fast message from the slave: Slave will send a message to the NMT. Typical data is the actual position,
the shutdown status of the slave etc.

The sent synch message from the master to the slave will do two things.
• If the slave receives the synch, it will update the fast message information and start using this
information.
• If the slave receives the synch it will send back the fast message from slave.

CANopen communication link has a timeout value between 1 ms to

1000 ms and it can be specified through Service tool. It is important to
ensure the CANopen timeout is set accordingly and use discrete
output as shutdown in case of error detection.

Error Detection:
The slave’s error detection is done by checking if the synch message and the fast data message is
received within a given timeout time. Typical timeout time is set to 40 ms for a 10 ms rate group and can
be changed using the Service tool. This timeout time is variable depending on the turbine performance
and application. It is up to the system integrator to determine this timeout number.

The master error detection is the same as the slave error detection with the exception it will look to the
fast message from slave to determine if the communication is failed. Again the system integrator must
determine if the timeout time is acceptable for the system/turbine.

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Timing:
In a timing diagram the process will look like this:

Figure A-6. Sample Fast Message Process Timing Diagram

Slow Message Process

The slow messages are used to get additional status information and set parameters in the slave device.
To make sure the CAN bus is not overloaded, the NMT master must send slow messages at a rate that
will allow all messages to be sent and received. Woodward spaces the messages so that all slaves are
addressed once every 750 ms.

The control will send a slow message every 2 ms, then wait 50 ms after the first slow message is sent
before the control starts sending to the next valve. Thus, each valve will receive and transmit slow
messages within 50 ms. Max number of valves in the network is 15.

So the total update time for all valves will be 15 * 50 ms = 750 ms.

The Slave will not send any slow messages until the first slow message (this is RxPDO2, slow message
number 1) is received, at which time the Slave will initiate a slow response sequence which includes all
slow PDO messages (PDO 2 to PDO N). This way the NMT master can control the bus loading by
determining which slave will reply with its slow messages. The Slave slow message data is sent on a
nominal 2 ms tick. The slave will use default data when no slow messages have been received.

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Timing:
In a timing diagram, the process will look like this:

Figure A-7. Sample Slow Message Process Timing Diagram

Putting it all Together

Assumptions for calculations:

# of bytes in fast Messages to DVP: 4

# of bytes in fast Messages from DVP: 5
# of bytes in synch message: 1

# of slow messages to DVP: 7

# of slow messages from DVP: 7
# of data byte in slow message: 8

# of SDO messages per 10 ms: 2

# of SDO bytes: 8

CAN link running at: 500 KBits = 2 µs per bit

Frame Rate: 10 ms
Max number of DVPs: 15
Message overhead is: 51 Bits

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All Messages Sent in a Frame

Fast Messages:
If 15 valves are connected to a network, the NMT master will send 15 fast messages and receive 15 fast
messages. The control also needs to send a synch message.

Total Fast message time = Valve's * (((Overhead + (TxBytes * 8)) * Tperbit) + ((Overhead + (RxBytes *
8)) * Tperbit))
15 * (((51 + (5 * 8)) * 2 µs) + ((51 + (4 * 8)) * 2 µs)) = 5.22 ms

Total Synch message time is = ((Overhead + (SynchDatabytes * 8)) * Tperbit)

((51 + (1 * 8)) * 2 uSec) = 118 uSec

Total time is: 5.22 mSec + 0.118 mSec = 5.338 mSec

Total Load is: (5.338 mSec / 10 mSec) * 100 = 53.38%

Slow Messages:
Number of slow messages sent and received in one frame is 5 + 5 = 10. Slow messages are sent every
2 ms.
Total Slow message time = Number of messages * ((overhead + (RxTxbytes * 8) * Tperbit)
10 * ((51 + (8 * 8)) * 2 µs) = 2.3 ms
Total peak Load is: (2.3 ms / 10) * 100 = 23.0%

SDO Messages:
The control can send and receive one SDO message per frame that is two messages.

SDO message time is = 2 * ((Overhead + (SDO bytes * 8)) * Tperbit)

2 * ((51 + (8 * 8)) * 2 uSec) = 460 uSec
Total load = (0.46 mSec / 10 mSec) * 100 = 4.6%

The CAN link loaded is now:

53.38% + 23.0% + 4.6% = 80.98%

Definitions

Frame
One frame is defined as the time that it takes to process the input IO, transfer this data to the application
level, calculate a new valve setpoint, send a fast message to each valve driver, and finally send a SYNC
message out on the CANopen Network.

Example: In Woodward Controllers one FRAME is defined by the rate group that is specified in the
CANopen interface block. This is typically 10 ms but can also be 5 ms, 20 ms, 40 ms, or 80 ms.

The required FRAME time is a function of the application

requirements and is the responsibility of the system integrator to
define the requirements for FRAME time. Woodward typical values
apply to Woodward systems only. In Woodward systems, all
controller timing parameters (latency, jitter, execution times, etc.) are
known and are considered in the calculation of FRAME times.

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Simple Block Diagram to Define Frame Time

Frame time is the time that it takes for the turbine controller to sample the inputs, execute the main
application code, and send the SYNC message out on the CANopen network.

Figure A-8. Frame Time Definition Block Diagram

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Table A-1. Transmit PDO Summary

CAN
Id base Tx PDOs Name Byte Message or Data Type Mfr # hex
0x180 PDO1 Fast Message Sync
Actual position 0,1 uint16 2034
Actual Current 2,3 uint16 2035
Status Bits (0-5 used – 6 &7
unused) 4 Array[8] Boolean 2036
Unused 5-7
0x280 PDO2 Temperature/InputCurrent Async
Driver Temperature 0-3 Float 2037
Driver Input Current 4-7 Float 2038
0x380 PDO3 InputVoltage1/InputVoltage2 Async
InputVoltage1 0-3 Float 2039
InputVoltage2 4-7 Float 203A
0x480 PDO4 ActualPosition1/ActualPosition2 Async
ActualPosition1 0-3 Float 203B
ActualPosition2 4-7 Float 203C
0x1E0 PDO5 ActualCurrentFiltered Async
ActualCurrentFiltered 0-3 Float 203D
Unused 4-7
0x2E0 PDO6 Status Error Register Flags 0-3 Async
Status Error Register Flag 0 0,1 Array[16] Boolean 203E
Status Error Register Flag 1 2,3 Array[16] Boolean 203F
Status Error Register Flag 2 4,5 Array[16] Boolean 2040
Status Error Register Flag 3 6,7 Array[16] Boolean 2041
0x3E0 PDO7 Status Error Register Flags 4-7 Async
Status Error Register Flag 4 0,1 Array[16] Boolean 2042
Status Error Register Flag 5 2,3 Array[16] Boolean 2043
Status Error Register Flag 13 4,5 Array[16] Boolean 2044
Unused 6,7 Blank 2045
0x4E0 PDO8 Status Error Register Flags 8-10 Async
Status Error Register Flag 8 0,1 Array[16] Boolean 2046
Status Error Register Flag 9 2,3 Array[16] Boolean 2047
Status Error Register Flag 10 4,5 Array[16] Boolean 2048
Unused 6,7 Blank

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Table A-2. Receive PDO Summary

The manufacturer numbers given here for SDO access are for
reference. SDO writes aren’t supported, the data must be written with
the PDOs.

Id base Rx CAN
(hex) PDOs Name Byte Type Mfr # (hex)
0x200 PDO1 Fast Message
Position Demand 0,1 uint16 2022
Command Byte 1 2 Array[8] Boolean 2023
Command Byte2(1 bit used, 7 bits unused) 3 Array[8] Boolean 2024
Unused 4-7
0x300 PDO2 Tracking Alarm and Shutdown Difference Errors
Tracking Alarm Difference Error value 0-3 float 2025
Tracking Shutdown Difference Error value 4-7 float 2026
0x400 PDO3 Resolver Alarm and Shutdown Difference Errors
Resolver Alarm Difference Error value 0-3 float 2027
Resolver Shutdown Difference Error value 4-7 float 2028
0x500 PDO4 Difference Alarm and Shutdown Times
Tracking Alarm Difference Error time value 0,1 uint16 2029
Tracking Shutdown Difference Error time value 2,3 uint16 202A
Unused 4-7
0x260 PDO5 Difference Modes
Resolver Difference Mode 0,1 uint16 202B
Unused 2-7
0x360 PDO6 Position Error Motor Alarm and Shutdown Limits
Position Error Motor Alarm Limit 0-3 float 202C
Position Error Motor Shutdown Limit 4-7 float 202D
0x460 PDO7 Position Error Shaft Alarm and Shutdown Limits
Position Error Shaft Alarm Limit 0-3 float 202E
Position Error Shaft Shutdown Limit 4-7 float 202F
0x560 PDO8 Position Error Motor and Shaft Times
Position Error Motor Alarm Time 0,1 uint16 2030
Position Error Motor Shutdown Time 2,3 uint16 2031
Position Error Shaft Alarm Time 4,5 uint16 2032
Position Error Shaft Shutdown Time 6,7 uint16 2033

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Receive (Rx) PDO Definitions

Data length must be sent as specified.

Receive PDO 1 – Realtime “Fast Message” with Demand and Command Bits
This and a sync message need to be received within the timeout milliseconds.

Message type: “SYNC” (requires SYNC message)

COB Id: 512+Node Id (0x200+NodeId)
Data length: 3 bytes or 4 bytes

Data:
Byte 1-2: Position Demand
Data length: 2 bytes, byte1 is LSB, byte 2 MSB.
Resolution: 16 bits
Units: %
Scaling: 2,500 = 0% to 62,500 = 100%.

Byte 3: Command Byte 1

Data length: 1 byte

Bit 0: Shutdown. If this bit is "1", the DVP will shut down and set the Shutdown bit.

Bit 1: Shutdown Position. If this bit is "1", DVP will perform Shutdown Position by setting the Manual
Position Shutdown flag.

Bit 2: Reset diagnostics bits. On a "0" to "1" transition (Edge triggered,) the DVP will reset from a
shutdown or alarm condition and reset all the diagnostic bits.

Bit 3: Analog Primary Demand. If set, the analog input is the primary demand. If analog and CANopen
inputs are OK the analog is used. If the bit = “0" the CANopen input is used.

Bit 4: Use Analog Backup. Set this to “0” so the analog input will be ignored and no reading or
diagnostics will be triggered.

Bit 5: Enable Tracking. If this bit is TRUE (=1), then enable the following to be changeable on the DVP
from CANopen:
• Tracking Alarm Difference Error value. (float)
• Tracking Shutdown Difference Error value (float)
• Tracking Alarm Difference Error time value. (uint16)
• Tracking Shutdown Difference Error time value (uint16)

Bit 6: Enable Resolver. If this bit is TRUE (=1), then enable the following to be changeable on the DVP
from CANopen:
• Resolver Alarm Difference Error value (float)
• Resolver Shutdown Difference Error value (float)
• Resolver Difference Mode (uint16)

Bit 7: Enable Position Error -- If this bit is TRUE (=1), then enable the following to be changeable on the
DVP from CANopen:
• Position Error Motor Alarm Limit (float)
• Position Error Motor Shutdown Limit (float)
• Position Error Shaft Alarm Limit (float)
• Position Error Shaft Shutdown Limit (float)
• Position Error Motor Alarm Time (uint16)
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• Position Error Motor Shutdown Time (uint16)
• Position Error Shaft Alarm Time (uint16)
• Position Error Shaft Shutdown Time (uint16)

Byte 4: Command Byte 2

Data length: 1 byte

Bit 0: Auto Detect Request. If this bit is "1", it indicates an auto-detection is requested. This is only
honored if the valve type state is set to ValveTypeStateSerialValveTypeFailed.

Unused Bits 1 to Bit 7 are reserved, must always be "0". (Spare Bits)

Bytes 5-8: These bytes are unused. (Spare Bytes)

Receive PDOs 2-8 – Parameter Based “Slow Messages”

If slow messages are not received, the DVP uses values that are in RAM. During start-up the RAM will be
filled with the EEPROM parameters. The variables in RAM will be used when the parameters are updated
from the Service Tool.

If the slow messages are received, the DVP will use these parameters. The exception is if the ENABLE
bits are not set, then the DVP will continue using the RAM parameters.

The specified range is enforced with internal DVP value limits.

If the ENABLE bit is toggled from ENABLE true to ENABLE false, the
control will use the RAM and the last value received from the
CANopen link.

Receive PDO 2 – Slow Message: #1 Tracking Alarm and Shutdown Difference

Errors
Message type: “ASYNC”
COB Id: 768+Node Id (0x300+NodeId)
Data length: 8 bytes

Data:
Byte 1-4: Tracking Alarm Difference Error
Data length: 4 bytes, Float.
Units: %
Range: 0 to 100%

Byte 5-8: Tracking Shutdown Difference Error value

Data length: 4 bytes, Float.
Units: %
Range: 0 to 100%

Receive PDO 3 – Slow Message: #2 Resolver Alarm and Shutdown Difference

Errors
Message type: “ASYNC”
COB Id: 1024+Node Id (0x400+NodeId)
Data length: 8 bytes

Data:
Byte 1-4: Resolver Alarm Difference Error value
Data length: 4 bytes, Float.
Units: %
Range: 0 to 100%

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Byte 5-8: Resolver Shutdown Difference Error value
Data length: 4 bytes, Float.
Units: %
Range: 0 to 100%

Receive PDO 4 – Slow Message: #3 Difference Alarm and Shutdown Times

Message type: “ASYNC”
COB Id: 1280+Node Id (0x500+NodeId)
Data length: 4 bytes

Data length must be sent as 4 bytes.

Data:
Byte 1-2: Tracking Alarm Difference Error time value
Data length: 2 bytes, unsigned 16
Units: milliseconds
Range: 0 to 10000 ms

Byte 3-4: Tracking Shutdown Difference Error time value

Data length: 2 bytes, unsigned 16
Units: milliseconds
Range: 0 to 10000 ms

Bytes 5-8: These bytes are not used. (Spare Bytes)

Receive PDO 5 – Slow Message: #4 Difference Modes

Message type: “ASYNC”
COB Id: 608+Node Id (0x260+NodeId)
Data length: 2 bytes

Data length must be sent as 2 bytes.

Data:
Byte 1-2: Resolver Difference Mode
Data length: 2 bytes, unsigned 16
Difference mode used: min = 0, max = 1, avg = 2

Bytes 3-8: These bytes are not used. (Spare Bytes)

Receive PDO 6 – Slow Message: #5 Position Error Motor Alarm and Shutdown
Limits
Message type: “ASYNC”
COB Id: 864+Node Id (0x360+NodeId)
Data length: 8 bytes

Data:
Byte 1-4: Position Error Motor Alarm Limit
Data length: 4 bytes, Float
Units: %
Range: 0 to 110%

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Byte 5-8: Position Error Motor Shutdown Limit
Data length: 4 bytes, Float
Units: %
Range: 0 to 110%

Receive PDO 7 – Slow Message: #6 Position Error Shaft Alarm and Shutdown
Limits
Message type: “ASYNC”
COB Id: 1120+Node Id (0x460+NodeId)
Data length: 8 bytes

Data:
Byte 1-4: Position Error Shaft Alarm Limit
Data length: 4 bytes, Float
Units: %
Range: 0 to 100%

Byte 5-8: Position Error Shaft Shutdown Limit

Data length: 4 bytes, Float
Units: %
Range: 0 to 100%

Receive PDO 8 – Slow Message: #7 Position Error Motor and Shaft Times
Message type: “ASYNC”
COB Id: 1376+Node Id (0x560+NodeId)
Data length: 8 bytes

Data:
Byte 1-2: Position Error Motor Alarm Time
Data length: 2 bytes, unsigned 16
Units: milliseconds
Range: 0-65,535
Byte 3-4: Position Error Motor Shutdown Time
Data length: 2 bytes, unsigned 16
Units: milliseconds
Range: 0-65,535

Byte 5-6: Position Error Shaft Alarm Time

Data length: 2 bytes, unsigned 16
Units: milliseconds
Range: 0-65,535

Byte 7-8: Position Error Shaft Shutdown Time

Data length: 2 bytes, unsigned 16
Units: milliseconds
Range: 0-65,535

Transmit (Tx) PDO Definitions

There is only one (1) "Fast Message" sent from the DVP.
There are additional "Slow Message" sent for monitoring purposes.

Transmit PDO 1 – Actual Position, Current and Status from Valve

Realtime Fast Message

Message type: Transmitted in Response to NMT Sync Message.
COB Id: 384+Node Id (0x180+NodeId)
Data length: 5 bytes
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Data:
Byte 1-2: Actual Position
Data length: 2 bytes, byte1 is LSB, byte 2 MSB.
Resolution: 16 bits
Units: %
Scaling: 2,500 = 0% to 62,500 = 100%.

Byte 3-4: Actual Current

Data length: 2 bytes, byte1 is LSB, byte 2 MSB.
Resolution: 16 bits
Units: Amps
Scaling: –40 A = 2500 counts, 40 A = 62500 counts

Byte 5: Status Bits

Data length: 1 byte
Bit 0: Shutdown
Bit 1: Shutdown Position
Bit 2: Shutdown System.
Bit 3: Shutdown Not External.
Bit 4: Alarm.
Bit 5: Power Up Reset.
Bit 6: Controller Not Ready
Bit 7 are sent as 0. (Spare Bites)

Bytes 6-8 are unused, not sent. (Spare Bytes)

Transmit PDO 2 – Slow Message #1: Temperature / Input Current

Message type: Transmitted in Response to Receipt of Receive PDO 2.
COB Id: 640+Node Id (0x280+NodeId)
Data length: 8 bytes

Data:
Byte 1-4: Driver Temperature
Data length: 4 bytes, Float.
Units: Kelvin

Byte 5-8: Driver Input Current

Data length: 4 bytes, Float.
Units: Amps

Transmit PDO 3 – Slow Message #2: Input Voltage1 / Input Voltage2

Message type: Transmitted 2 ms after receipt of Receive PDO 2.
COB Id: 896+Node Id (0x380+NodeId)
Data length: 8 bytes

Data:
Byte 1-4: Input Voltage1
Data length: 4 bytes, Float.
Units: Volts

Byte 5-8: Input Voltage2

Data length: 4 bytes, Float.
Units: Volts

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Transmit PDO 4 – Slow Message #3: Actual Position 1 / Actual Position 2

Message type: Transmitted 4 ms after receipt of Receive PDO 2.
COB Id: 1152+Node Id (0x480+NodeId)
Data length: 8 bytes

Data:
Byte 1-4: Actual Position 1
Data length: 4 bytes, Float.
Units: %

Byte 5-8: Actual Position 2

Data length: 4 bytes, Float.
Units: %

Transmit PDO 5 – Slow Message #4: Actual Current Filtered

Message type: Transmitted 6 ms after receipt of Receive PDO 2.
COB Id: 480+Node Id (0x1E0+NodeId)
Data length: 4 bytes

Data:
Byte 1-4: Actual Current Filtered
Data length: 4 bytes, Float
Units: Amps

Bytes 5-8: These bytes are not used or sent. (Spare Bytes)

Transmit PDO 6 – Slow Message #5: Status Error Flags 0 through 3

Message type: Transmitted 8 ms after receipt of Receive PDO 2.
COB Id: 736+Node Id (0x2E0+NodeId)
Data length: 8 bytes

Byte 1-2: Status Error Register 0 (see table A-3 for bit definition)
Byte 3-4: Status Error Register 1 (see table A-4 for bit definition)
Byte 5-6: Status Error Register 2 (see table A-5 for bit definition)
Byte 7-8: Status Error Register 3 (see table A-6 for bit definition)

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Table A-3. PDO6 Byte 1-2 (Status Error Register 0)

Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide

Byte
Byte 1-2 Bit 0 Reserved Not Used None
Byte 1-2 Bit 1 Reading Parameters Accessing data in internal None
EEPROM.
Byte 1-2 Bit 2 Discrete Input #1 ON #1 Discrete input state is True. The True state can be
Byte 1-2 Bit 3 Discrete Input #2 ON #2 Discrete input state is True. when the contact is open
Byte 1-2 Bit 4 Discrete Input #3 ON #3 Discrete input state is True. or when closed,
Byte 1-2 Bit 5 Discrete Input #4 ON #4 Discrete input state is True. depending on User
Byte 1-2 Bit 6 Discrete Input #5 ON #5 Discrete input state is True. configuration of the
discrete input function.

See Discrete Inputs

Configuration
Byte 1-2 Bit 7 Manual Control Mode Position demand is controlled via See Manual Position and
the Manual Operation
Service Tool manual operation.
The normal control setpoint is
ignored.
Byte 1-2 Bit 8 Speed Sensor OK Not Used See Speed Signal Fault
Byte 1-2 Bit 9 Low MPU Voltage Fault Not Used None
Byte 1-2 Bit 10 Shutdown Detected The Driver is in Shutdown mode See Shutdown
and is controlling the actuator/valve
position at 0% position.

This is a summary fault status.

Further investigation to the source
of the shutdown diagnostic is
required.
Byte 1-2 Bit 11 Shutdown Position The Driver is in Shutdown Position See Shutdown Position
mode. All power to the actuator is
disabled. If so equipped, the
actuator is holding the valve on the
seat using force provided from the
return spring.

This is a summary fault status.

Further investigation to the source
of the shutdown diagnostic is
required.
Byte 1-2 Bit 12 Shutdown System The Driver is in Shutdown System See Shutdown System
mode. All power to the actuator is
disabled. If so equipped, the
actuator is holding the valve on the
seat using force provided from the
return spring.

This is a summary fault status.

Further investigation to the source
of the shutdown diagnostic is
required.
Byte 1-2 Bit 13 Alarm Condition Detected A diagnostic condition has been See Alarm
detected which is configured as
alarm.

This is a summary fault status.

Further investigation to the source
of the alarm diagnostic is required.

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Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
Byte 1-2 Bit 14 Discrete Output #1 Active Discrete output #1 state is True. The True state can occur
when the detected
Byte 1-2 Bit 15 Discrete Output #2 Active Discrete output #2 state is True. contact is closed or
open. See Discrete
Output Configuration.

Table A-4. PDO6 Byte 3-4 (Status Error Register 1)

Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
Byte 3-4 Bit 0 Main EEPROM Write Failure to write to the EPROM has See EEPROM Write
Failed Occurred. Failed
Byte 3-4 Bit 1 Main EEPROM Read Failure to read from the EPROM See EEPROM Read
Failed has Failed
Occurred.
Byte 3-4 Bit 2 Parameter Error Parameters do not match the See Invalid Parameter(s)
Embedded Firmware version.
Byte 3-4 Bit 3 Parameter Version Error Parameter version does not match See Invalid Parameter
the Embedded Firmware version. Version
Byte 3-4 Bit 4 5V Internal Supply Error Internal 5 V supply is outside See 5V Failed
acceptable range.
Byte 3-4 Bit 5 5V Internal REF Error Internal 5 V Reference is outside See 5V Reference Failed
acceptable range.
Byte 3-4 Bit 6 12V Internal Supply Error Internal 12 V supply is outside See 12V Failed
acceptable range.
Byte 3-4 Bit 7 -12V Internal Supply Error Internal -12 V supply is outside See -12V Failed
acceptable range.
Byte 3-4 Bit 8 ADC Error The Analog/Digital Converter in the See ADC Failed
Core processor has stopped
running.
Byte 3-4 Bit 9 SPI ADC Error The external Analog/Digital See ADC SPI Failed
Converter has stopped running.
Byte 3-4 Bit 10 5V Internal RDC Error The RDC 5 V reference is outside See 5V RDC Reference
acceptable range. Failed
Byte 3-4 Bit 11 1.8V Internal Supply Error Internal 1.8 V supply is outside See 1.8V Failed
acceptable range.
Byte 3-4 Bit 12 24V Internal Supply Error Internal 24 V supply is outside See 24V Failed
acceptable range.
Byte 3-4 Bit 13 RDC DSP Communication The DSP that computes the See RDC DSP Failed
Error feedback positions has stopped
running.
Byte 3-4 Bit 14 AUX3 Shutdown Position Annunciates that a Shutdown See Aux 3 SD Position
Position command has been
invoked by an external relay or loss
of brake power detected via the
Aux 3 input.
Byte 3-4 Bit 15 Electrical Test Error Only Used Internally for Production None
electrical test.

Table A-5. PDO6 Byte 5-6 (Status Error Register 2)

Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
Byte 5-6 Bit 0 Power Up Reset CPU has been reset by a power up See Power-up Reset
event.
Byte 5-6 Bit 1 Watchdog Reset CPU has locked up or reset without See Watchdog Reset
a power up event.
Byte 5-6 Bit 2 Analog Input High Fault Analog input is above the defined See Analog Input High
threshold - user configurable. Error
Byte 5-6 Bit 3 Analog Input Low Fault Analog input is below the defined See Analog Input Low
threshold - user configurable. Error
Byte 5-6 Bit 4 Control Model Not Running The start-up sequence of the DVP See Control Model Not
has been interrupted due to a Running
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Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
detected fault and the final control
state has not been reached.
Byte 5-6 Bit 5 Manual Shutdown Position The Shutdown Position mode has See Shutdown Position
been invoked from the service tool.
Byte 5-6 Bit 6 High Elect. Temperature The control board temperature has See Electronics Temp.
Detected exceeded the maximum threshold. High
Byte 5-6 Bit 7 Low Elect. Temperature The control board temperature is See Electronics Temp.
Detected below the maximum threshold. Low
Byte 5-6 Bit 8 Speed Sensor Failed Not Used See Speed Signal Fault
Byte 5-6 Bit 9 Low PWM Input Fault The PWM signal duty cycle is lower See PWM Duty Cycle
than the defined threshold. Low
Byte 5-6 Bit 10 High PWM Input Fault The PWM signal duty cycle is See PWM Duty Cycle
higher than the defined threshold. High
Byte 5-6 Bit 11 Low PWM Frequency Fault The PWM signal frequency is lower See PWM Frequency
than the defined threshold. Low
Byte 5-6 Bit 12 High PWM Frequency Fault The PWM signal frequency is See PWM Frequency
higher than the defined threshold. High
Byte 5-6 Bit 13 Manual Shutdown A Shutdown has been invoked from See Shutdown
the service tool.
Byte 5-6 Bit 14 Position Error Shutdown – Driver is in Shutdown mode due to See Position Error Motor
Motor Position Induced motor position not tracking the Shutdown
position set point.
Byte 5-6 Bit 15 Position Error Shutdown Driver is in Shutdown mode due to See Position Error Shaft
Shaft (final element) the shaft (final element) position Shutdown
Position Induced not tracking the position set point.

Table A-6. PDO6 Byte 7-8 (Status Error Register 3)

Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
Byte 7-8 Bit 0 DVP Heat Sink Temp The driver heatsink temperature See Driver Temp. Sensor
Sensor Fault sensor has failed. Failed
Byte 7-8 Bit 1 High Driver Heat Sink The driver heatsink temperature See Driver Temp. High
Temp Alarm has exceeded the defined warning
threshold.
Byte 7-8 Bit 2 Low Driver Heat Sink Temp The driver heatsink temperature is See Driver Temp. Low
Alarm below the defined warning Limit
threshold.
Byte 7-8 Bit 3 Extreme Driver Heat Sink The driver heatsink temperature See Driver Temp. High
Temp has exceeded the defined critical Limit
threshold.
Byte 7-8 Bit 4 Low Internal Bus Voltage The internal bus operating voltage Int. Bus Voltage Low
sense has failed at low output.
Byte 7-8 Bit 5 High Internal Bus Voltage The internal bus operating voltage Int. Bus Voltage High
sense has failed at high output.
Byte 7-8 Bit 6 Input Voltage 1 Low The Driver input voltage # 1 is less See Input Voltage 1 Low
than the defined threshold.
Byte 7-8 Bit 7 Input Voltage 1 High The Driver input voltage # 1 is See Input Voltage 1 High
greater than the defined threshold.
Byte 7-8 Bit 8 Input Voltage 2 Low The Driver input voltage # 2 is less See Input Voltage 2 Low
than the defined threshold.
Byte 7-8 Bit 9 Input Voltage 2 High The Driver input voltage # 2 is See Input Voltage 2 High
greater than the defined threshold.
Byte 7-8 Bit 10 Low Input Current Sensor The input current sensor has failed See Input Current Low
Fault at low output.
Byte 7-8 Bit 11 High Input Current Sensor The input current sensor has failed See Input Current High
Fault at high output.
Byte 7-8 Bit 12 Phase A Input Current Phase A current sensor has failed See Current Phase A
Sensor Low Fault at low output. Low
Byte 7-8 Bit 13 Phase A Input Current Phase A current sensor has failed See Current Phase A
Sensor High Fault at high output. High
Byte 7-8 Bit 14 Phase B Input Current Phase B current sensor has failed See Current Phase B
Sensor Low Fault at low output. Low
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Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
Byte 7-8 Bit 15 Phase B Input Current Phase B current sensor has failed See Current Phase B
Sensor High Fault at high output. High

Transmit PDO 7 – Slow Message #6: Status Error Flags 4, 5, 13

Message type: Transmitted 10 ms after receipt of Receive PDO 2.
COB Id: 992+Node Id (0x3E0+NodeId)
Data length: 8 bytes

Byte 1-2: Status Error Register 4 (see table A-7 for bit definition)
Byte 3-4: Status Error Register 5 (see table A-8 for bit definition)
Byte 5-6: Status Error Register 6 (see table A-9 for bit definition)
Byte 7-8: spare / not used

Table A-7. PDO7 Byte 1-2 (Status Error Register 4)

Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
Byte 1-2 Bit 0 No Power Board Found Control board did not locate a See No Power Board
power board after power up. Found
Byte 1-2 Bit 1 Power Board ID Error Power board was changed after See Power Board ID
Calibration. Error
Byte 1-2 Bit 2 Power Board Calibration The power board was not See Power Board
Error calibrated correctly. Calib. Error
Byte 1-2 Bit 3 Driver Current Fault One of the internal current monitors See Driver Current Fault
has detected a fault.
Byte 1-2 Bit 4 Startup Closed Fault The Motor 1 startup checks did not See Startup Close Motor
Detected by Motor Position pass in the closing direction. Error
Byte 1-2 Bit 5 Startup Closed Fault The Shaft (final element) start up See Startup Close Shaft
Detected by Shaft (final checks did not pass in the closing Error
element) Position direction.
Byte 1-2 Bit 6 Startup Open Fault The Motor 1 startup checks did not See Startup Open Motor
Detected by Motor Position pass in the opening direction. Error
Byte 1-2 Bit 7 Startup Open Fault The Shaft (final element) start up See Startup Open Shaft
Detected by Shaft (final checks did not pass in the opening Error
element) Position direction.
Byte 1-2 Bit 8 Startup Motor Direction The motor did not rotate or rotated See Startup Motor
Fault in the wrong direction. Direction Error
Byte 1-2 Bit 9 Communication CPU Status indication that the See M5200 Starting
Booting communication processor is
booting.
Byte 1-2 Bit 10 Communication CPU Error Summary Fault – fault detected by See M5200 Detected an
Detected the communication processor. Error
Byte 1-2 Bit 11 Communication CPU not The communication processor was See Aux Board Not
found not detected for a valve type that Found
requires one.
Byte 1-2 Bit 12 Communication CPU Type The communication processor is See Aux Board Type
Fault not correct for that version of DVP. Error
Byte 1-2 Bit 13 Communication CPU A Dual port ram error was detected See M5200 DPRAM
Memory Fault during the RAM check of the Error
communication processor.
Byte 1-2 Bit 14 Communication CPU The communication processor did See M5200 Startup
Timeout Fault not start in the required time. Timeout
Byte 1-2 Bit 15 Communication CPU Loss of the heartbeat signal from See M5200 Heartbeat
Heartbeat Fault the communication processor. Error

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Table A-8. PDO7 Byte 3-4 (Status Error Register 5)
Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
Byte 3-4 Bit 0 Motor 1 Sine Error Detected fault based on the Motor See Motor 1 Sin Error
1 Sine signal value.
Byte 3-4 Bit 1 Motor 1 Cosine Error Detected fault based on the Motor See Motor 1 Cos Error
1 Cosine signal value.
Byte 3-4 Bit 2 Motor 1 Excitation Fault Detected fault based on the See Motor 1 Exc. Error
combined values of the Motor 1
Sine and Cosine signals.
Byte 3-4 Bit 3 Shaft 1 Sine Error Detected fault based on the shaft See Valve Shaft 1 Sin
#1(final element) Sine signal value. Error
Byte 3-4 Bit 4 Shaft 1 Cosine Error Detected fault based on the shaft See Valve Shaft 1 Cos
#1 (final element) Cosine signal Error
value.
Byte 3-4 Bit 5 Shaft 1 Excitation Fault Detected fault based on the See Valve Shaft 1 Exc.
combined values of the Shaft #1 Error
(final element) Sine and Cosine
signals.
Byte 3-4 Bit 6 Shaft 2 Sine Error Detected fault based on the shaft See Valve Shaft 2 Sin
#2 (final element) Sine signal Error
value.
Byte 3-4 Bit 7 Shaft 2 Cosine Error Detected fault based on the shaft See Valve Shaft 2 Cos
#2 (final element) Cosine signal Error
value.
Byte 3-4 Bit 8 Shaft 2 Excitation Fault Detected fault based on the See Valve Shaft 2 Exc.
combined values of the Shaft #2 Error
(final element) Sine and Cosine
signals.
Byte 3-4 Bit 9 Shaft 1 and Shaft 2 Fault Faults detected in both Shaft 1 and See Valve Shaft 1 and 2
Shaft 2. This is a summary fault, Res. Error
see individual diagnostics.
Byte 3-4 Bit 10 Motor 2 Sine Error Detected fault based on the Motor See Motor 2 Sin Error
2 Sine signal value.
Byte 3-4 Bit 11 Motor 2 Cosine Error Detected fault based on the Motor See Motor 2 Cos Error
2 Cosine signal value.
Byte 3-4 Bit 12 Motor 2 Excitation Fault Detected fault based on the See Motor 2 Exc. Error
combined values of the Motor 2
Sine and Cosine signals.
Byte 3-4 Bit 13 Start up Close Fault The Shaft 1 (final element) start up See Startup Close Valve
Detected by Shaft 1 (final checks did not pass in the closing Shaft 1 Error
element) Position direction.
Byte 3-4 Bit 14 Start up Close Fault The Shaft 2 (final element) start up See Startup Close Valve
Detected by Shaft 2 (final checks did not pass in the closing Shaft 2 Error
element) Position direction.
Byte 3-4 Bit 15 Motor 1 and Motor 2 Res Both Motor feedback signals are See Position Sensor
Error determined to be faulted. This is a Diagnostics Motor 1 and
summary fault, see individual 2 Res. Error
diagnostics.

Table A-9. PDO7 Byte 5-6 (Status Error Register 13)

Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide

Byte
Byte 5-6 Bit 0 Heat Sink Temp. Sensor 1 The #1 temperature sensor on the None - Replace DVP
Error Heat Sink is out of range/faulted.
(Only Applies to DVP 5000, See Heat Sink Temp.
10000, or 12000 Models) Sensor 1 Error
Byte 5-6 Bit 1 Heat Sink Temp. Sensor 2 The #2 temperature sensor on the None - Replace DVP
Error Heat Sink is out of range/faulted.
(Only Applies to DVP 5000, See Heat Sink Temp.
10000, or 12000 Models) Sensor 2 Error

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Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
Byte 5-6 Bit 2 Fan 1 Speed Error The #1 fan speed is out of See Fan 1 Speed Error
range/faulted. (Only Applies to DVP
5000, 10000, or 12000
Models)
Byte 5-6 Bit 3 Fan 2 Speed Error The #2 fan speed is out of See Fan 2 Speed Error
range/faulted. (Only Applies to DVP
5000, 10000, or 12000
Models)
Byte 5-6 Bit 4 Boost Converter Error A fault is detected within the DVP None - Replace DVP.
(Only Applies to DVP 5000, Boost system indicating the Boost
10000, or 12000 Models) Converter board did not reach the See Boost Converter
proper voltage. Error.
Byte 5-6 Bit 5 E-Stop 1 Tripped The #1 SIL Shutdown contact input To Run, a closed contact
is open – Shutdown. must be applied across
both SIL inputs. Check
Byte 5-6 Bit 6 E-Stop 2 Tripped The #2 SIL Shutdown contact input continuity at the input
is open – Shutdown. terminal block. Should
be low impedance to run.

See E-Stop Tripped.

Byte 5-6 Bit 7 Check 100 Percent Error The Full Stroke start-up check has Verify that there is no
failed. jamming or blockage of
the linkage attached to
the actuator.

See Check 100 Percent

Error.
Byte 5-6 Bit 8 Reduced Torque Error This Fault status flag indicates the See Reduced Torque
system torque has been reduced Error.
due a reduction in motor current.
Byte 5-6 Bit 9 Reduced Slew Rate Error This status flag indicates the See Reduced Slew Rate
system slew speed has been Error.
reduced; current limiter on motor is
activated.
Byte 5-6 Bit 10 CAN Hardware ID Error This status flag indicates an Correct wiring and power
incorrect CAN Node ID address cycle the DVP to re-
has been selected by the Discrete establish a correct CAN
Inputs. ID address.

See CAN Hardware ID

Error
Byte 5-6 Bit 11 Linearization Monotonic The Linearization settings stored in Reset the values
Shutdown Error the unit are not monotonically appropriately.
increasing and the unit will not
begin operation until this fault is See Linearization
resolved by updating the Monotonic
Linearization settings. The X axis Shutdown Error.
values must be continuously
increasing.
Byte 5-6 Bit 12 CAN Controller Open Error The CAN transceivers are not Power cycle the DVP. If
functioning, the CAN Controller the problem persists,
peripheral was unable to be replace the DVP.
opened properly.
See CAN Controller
Open
Error.
Byte 5-6 Bit 13 RESERVED Reserved message – never active None
Byte 5-6 Bit 14 RESERVED Reserved message – never active None
Byte 5-6 Bit 15 RESERVED Reserved message – never active None

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Transmit PDO 8 – Slow Message #7: Status Error Flags 8, 9, 10

Message type: Transmitted 12 ms after receipt of Receive PDO 2.
COB Id: 1248+Node Id (0x4E0+NodeId)
Data length: 6 bytes

Byte 1-2: Status Error Register 8 (see table A-10 for bit definition)
Byte 3-4: Status Error Register 9 (see table A-11 for bit definition)
Byte 5-6: Status Error Register 10 (see table A-12 for bit definition)

Table A-10. PDO8 Byte 1-2 (Status Error Register 8)

Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
Byte 1-2 Bit 0 Auto Detect Error The DVP failed to communicate Check cables between
with the valve/actuator ID module DVP and actuator.
due to write or read problems or Power Cycle DVP.
the calibration records in the ID
module are corrupted. See Auto Detect Error.
Byte 1-2 Bit 1 Actuator ID Module Not During power up, indicates a failure Check cables between
Detected to read the ID module on the DVP and actuator.
valve/actuator system. Power Cycle DVP.
This is normal for some
ID module calibration data valve types.
corrupted, or the valve does not
have an ID module. See ID Module Not
Detected.
Byte 1-2 Bit 2 Type / Serial Number Error The detected serial number of the If a new unit was
connected device is not consistent intentionally replaced,
with the valve type currently loaded perform an auto-detect
into the DVP. request. Manually verify
the correct device is
User has connected a different operating after
valve to the DVP or has loaded a completing a new auto
parameter set to the DVP that does detection.
not match this valve/actuator
system serial number. See Type / Serial
Number Error.
Byte 1-2 Bit 3 Incorrect Power Board The actuator connected to the DVP Contact Woodward for
is not compatible with the power compatibility information.
board type (i.e. 24VDC actuator A different DVP or
connected to 125VDC DVP). actuator is likely
required.
See Incorrect Power
Board.
Byte 1-2 Bit 4 Valve Type Not Supported The actuator/valve which is See instructions for
connected to the DVP is newer software updates.
than the firmware loaded on the Contact Woodward for
DVP. support.

See Type Not

Supported.
Byte 1-2 Bit 5 Dual Res. Difference Alarm The readings between the two Monitor the difference
motor commutation resolvers between the two motor
differs by an amount larger than the resolvers, if the error
alarm threshold for a given valve grows, consider
type. Performance is generally not contacting Woodward for
adversely effected. a spare actuator/valve.

See Dual Res.

Difference
Alarm.

Byte 1-2 Bit 6 Dual Res. Difference The readings between the two Contact Woodward for a
Shutdown motor commutation resolvers spare actuator/valve.

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Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
differs by an amount larger than the
shutdown threshold for a given See Dual Res.
valve type. Performance is Difference
adversely effected, the actuator Shutdown.
may not operate reliably.
Byte 1-2 Bit 7 Valve Shaft 1 Range Limit The reading of the valve or actuator If possible, maintain
Error primary final element position operation without power
sensor is out of range. cycling the DVP. Contact
Byte 1-2 Bit 8 Valve Shaft 2 Range Limit The reading of the valve or actuator Woodward for a spare
Error secondary final element position actuator/valve.
sensor is out of range.
See Valve Shaft 1 Range
Limit Error or Valve Shaft
2 Range Limit Error.
Byte 1-2 Bit 9 Position Error Alarm - The position of the actuator is not Evaluate the impact on
Motor following the demand signal within the controlled process.
the control window allowed by the Check for other alarms
DVP (as measured by the motor indicated by the DVP
position sensors). and at the system level.
Byte 1-2 Bit 10 Position Error Alarm - Shaft The position of the actuator is not This indicates a serious
following the demand signal within problem with the
the control window allowed by the valve/actuator or driven
DVP (as measured by the final equipment. Serious
element position sensor(s)). damage or injury may
result.
There is an error larger than the
position error alarm parameters See Position Error Motor
between the shaft position and the Alarm or Position Error
demanded position. Excessive Shaft Alarm.
Valve/Actuator Wear.
Byte 1-2 Bit 11 Digital Comm. Network 1 A communications error is detected Check the
Error on the primary digital communication status
communication link (CAN 1). and operation of the
Byte 1-2 Bit 12 Digital Comm. Network 2 A communications error is detected equipment
Error on the secondary digital communicating with the
communication link (CAN 2). DVP.
Check thermal conditions
at control equipment.
See Digital Com 1 Error
or Digital Com 2 Error.
Byte 1-2 Bit 13 Digital Comm. Error - All Both primary and secondary See Digital Com 1 & 2
communication links are detected And/Or Analog Backup
as failed. Error
Byte 1-2 Bit 14 Digital Comm. Vs Analog The position demand provided via Check thermal conditions
Tracking Alarm the analog control signal does not at control equipment.
match the digital demand signal
within the alarm tracking window When equipment can be
allowed by the DVP. brought down for service,
check calibration of the
analog source and DVP.

See Digital Com Analog

Tracking Alarm.
Byte 1-2 Bit 15 Digital Comm. Vs Analog The position demand provided via See Digital Com Analog
Tracking Shutdown the analog control signal does not Tracking Shutdown.
match the digital demand signal
within the shutdown tracking
window allowed by the DVP.

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Table A-11. PDO8 Byte 3-4 (Status Error Register 9)
Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
Byte 3-4 Bit 0 Startup Close Motor 2 Error This indicates the Motor 2 resolver See Startup Close Motor
did not fall within the startup min Error
limit range.
Byte 3-4 Bit 1 Startup Open Motor 2 Error This indicates the Motor 2 resolver See Startup Open Motor
did not fall within the startup max Error
limit range.
Byte 3-4 Bit 2 Startup Motor 2 Direction This indicates the Motor 2 resolver See Startup Motor
Error did not rotate sufficiently or rotated Direction Error
in the incorrect direction.
Byte 3-4 Bit 3 Startup Max Check Shaft 1 This indicates the primary final See Startup Open Valve
Failed element position sensor (shaft 1) or Shaft 1 Error
Byte 3-4 Bit 4 Startup Max Check Shaft 2 the secondary final element
Failed position sensor (shaft 2) did not fall See Startup Open Valve
within the startup max limit range. Shaft 2 Error
Byte 3-4 Bit 5 ID Module Version Not The version of the ID module is not Contact Woodward for
Supported supported by the DVP to which it is actuator/valve/DVP
connected. compatibility.

See ID Module Version

Not Supported
Byte 3-4 Bit 6 Dual DVP Inter Com CAN In a dual DVP system Check the CAN wiring
Error configuration, the synchronization between the DVP’s.
link over CAN is in-operable Ensure that the
termination jumper is
properly installed.

See Dual DVP Inter.

Com. CAN Error
Byte 3-4 Bit 7 Dual DVP Inter Com In a dual DVP system Check the RS485 wiring
RS485 Error configuration, the synchronization between the DVP’s.
link over RS485 is in-operable.
See Dual DVP Inter.
Com. RS485 Error
Byte 3-4 Bit 8 Dual DVP Inter Com CAN In a dual DVP system Check to ensure that
& RS485 Error configuration, both synchronization both DVP’s are powered
link over CAN and RS485 are in- and there are no other
operable. primary electronics faults
active.
If no other faults are
detected, replace DVP.

See Dual DVP Inter.

Com. CAN & RS485
Error

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Byte 3-4 Bit 9 Dual DVP All Inputs Lost In a dual DVP system Check interface wiring
configuration, there are no valid and devices connected
control setpoint signals being to the DVP. Ensure they
received by either device. are operational. This is
likely not a DVP problem.

See Dual DVP All Inputs

Lost
Byte 3-4 Bit 10 Dual DVP Valve Type In a dual DVP system Check the control wiring
Match Error configuration, the actuator valve between the DVP and
types controlled by the DVP’s do the actuator. Ensure that
not match or are otherwise the connected devices
incompatible. match.

See Dual DVP Valve

Type Match Error
Byte 3-4 Bit 11 RESERVED Reserved message – never active None
Byte 3-4 Bit 12 Power Board FPGA Error On High Output DVP’s, the FPGA None - Replace DVP
interface between the control
electronics assembly and power See Power Board FPGA
electronics assembly is in- Error
operable.

This indicates there has been

problem in the FPGA chip on the
Power board.
Byte 3-4 Bit 13 Current Diagnostics 1 The actuator drive current has Monitor the actuator
Active exceeded the Set 1 alarm level and current as the unit is in
timeout threshold operation. At an
Byte 3-4 Bit 14 Current Diagnostics 2 The actuator drive current has appropriate service
Active exceeded the Set 2 alarm level and interval, perform a full
timeout threshold stroke check. Ensure
Byte 3-4 Bit 15 Current Diagnostics 3 The actuator drive current has the driven equipment is
Active exceeded the Set 3 alarm level and not binding.
timeout threshold
Set the 2nd and 3rd level
alarms to monitor further
degradation.

Contact Woodward for

additional information
and monitoring advice.

See Current Diagnostic

1/2/3

Table A-12. PDO8 Byte 5-6 (Status Error Register 10)

Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
Byte 5-6 Bit 0 Zero Cutoff Active This is a status enunciation only. Status Only
This bit is active when the actuator
is operating in the zero-cutoff mode
Byte 5-6 Bit 1 ID Module Parameter Error The parameter configuration of the Contact Woodward for
ID module is not consistent with the compatibility information.
required DVP definition to which it A different DVP or
is connected. actuator is likely
Byte 5-6 Bit 2 ID Module Version Not The parameter version of the ID required.
Supported module is not consistent with the
required DVP definition to which it See ID Module Version
is connected. Not Supported

Byte 5-6 Bit 3 ID Module Read Failed A memory read failure was Check the wiring
detected during communication between the DVP and
with the ID module. the actuator. If the

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Status Bit Status Name Description Troubleshooting Guide
Byte
Byte 5-6 Bit 4 ID Module Write Failed A memory write failure was problem cannot be
detected during communication corrected, contact
with the ID module. Woodward for
arrangement of a
replacement
actuator/valve.
Byte 5-6 Bit 5 Internal Critical Fault An internally generated shutdown Summary diagnostic
(shutdown not external) has occurred only. Check other DVP
diagnostics for shutdown
conditions.
Byte 5-6 Bit 6 Valve Type Auto-detect Status indication that a valve type Status Only
requested auto-detect sequence was
requested.
Byte 5-6 Bit 7 Analog Primary – Digital The current operating condition is Status Only
backup digital communication with analog
demand primary
Byte 5-6 Bit 8 Digital primary – Analog The current operating condition is Status Only
Backup digital communication with analog
demand backup

Byte 5-6 Bit 9 CAN demand tracking DVP using settings from CAN. Status Only
settings enabled (delta DVP received a CAN command to
between position command enable a CAN setpoint tracking
signals) error settings change (see RPDO1
Command Byte 1, RPDO2 and
RPDO4).
Byte 5-6 Bit CAN feedback difference DVP using settings from CAN. Status Only
10 error settings enabled (delta DVP received a CAN command to
between dual feedback enable a resolver difference error
signals) settings change (see RPDO1
Command Byte 1, RPDO3 and
RPDO5).
Byte 5-6 Bit CAN position error settings DVP using settings from CAN. Status Only
11 enabled (delta between DVP received a CAN command to
commanded and actual enable a position error settings
position) change (see RPDO1 Command
Byte 1, RPDO6, RPDO7 and
RPDO8).
Byte 5-6 Bit Dual feedback signal Status indication that the resolver This indication is for
12 difference error disabled difference error is disabled. secondary diagnostics
and tracking history only.
It is not recommended
that the resolver
difference error be dis-
abled in normal service.
Byte 5-6 Bit Dual DVP slow mode active In a dual DVP installation, a single This condition is
13 DVP has faulted, or fault condition intended to be for short
has been detected requiring a term operation only. At
reduced velocity to minimize the earliest available
unbalanced load on the driven opportunity, shutdown
system. the system, troubleshoot
the failed DVP/actuator
based on the displayed
diagnostics and restore
normal operation
Byte 5-6 Bit Reduced slew rate active Status indication that the slew rate Status Only
14 has been reduced due to input
current limiting.
Byte 5-6 Bit RESERVED Reserved message – never active None
15

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CANopen Objects
The following section provides information on the CANopen objects supported by the DVP. The product
EDS file (Woodward part number 9927-1518) is available for download on the Woodward website
(www.woodward.com).

Table A-13. CANopen Standard Objects supported

Parameter Object Access Type

NMT 0 WO U16
EMCY 80+NID
Device Type 1000 RO uint32
Error Register 1001 RO uint8
COB-ID SYNC 1005 RO uint32
Manufacturer Device Name 1008 RO string
Producer Heartbeat (ms) 1017 RO uint16
Identity 1018 RO uint32
Vendor ID (1)
Product Part Number (2)
Product Revision (3)
Product Serial Number (4)
Valve Part Number (5)
Valve Revision (6)
Valve Serial Number (7)
Valve Type (8)

Object 1000 – Device Type

Requests of the device type always returns a 0, indicating the DVP does not follow a standardized device
profile. Access: read-only.

Object 1001 – Error Register

Error register, part of the Emergency object. Access: read-only.

Object 1005 – COB-ID SYNC

Requests of this object always returns a constant value of 0x80. Access: read-only.

Object 1008 – Manufacturer device name

String indication of the device name. Returns a constant value of ‘DVP1’. Access: read-only.

Object 1017 – Producer Heartbeat Time

Producer heartbeat time indicates the configured cycle time of the heartbeat. A value of 0 indicates a
disabled heartbeat. Access: read-only.

Object 1018 – Identity Object

Provides the following sub-indexes, all are read-only access and data type uint32:
> SubIndex 0: Number of Entries
> SubIndex 1: Vendor Id (0x0170 for Woodward)
> SubIndex 2: Product Code (Woodward product part number, 8410-1234 is represented as 84101234)
> SubIndex 3: Product Revision Number
The higher 2 bytes represent the CAN major revision (e.g. 1, 2, 3) and the lower 2 bytes
represent the DVP part number revision. The DVP revision level represents the Woodward
product part number revision where 1=rev NEW or -, 2=rev A, 3=rev B, etc. Values of 100 or
higher indicate a preliminary revision (101=rev 1, 102=rev 2).
> SubIndex 4: Product Serial Number (Woodward DVP product serial number).
> SubIndex 5: Valve Product Code (Woodward valve product part number).
> SubIndex 6: Valve Revision number (Woodward valve product revision number).
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Valve revision level represents the Woodward valve part number revision where 1=rev NEW or -,
2=rev A, 3=rev B, etc. Values of 100 or higher indicate a preliminary revision (101=rev 1, 102=rev
2, etc).
> SubIndex 7: Valve Serial number (Woodward valve product serial number).
> SubIndex 8: Valve Type number (Woodward valve type number).

Manufacturer objects
The following table lists the available objects that are not mapped to PDOs. Objects 2022 thru 2048 are
mapped and are shown in tables A-1 and A-2. These are internal data objects (IDOs) accessible by SDO
services.

Table A-14. Unmapped Manufacturer Objects

Parameter Object Access Type Units Scaling

Valve Product Code (Part Number) 2049 RO uint32 none none
Valve Revision Number 204A RO uint32 none none
Valve Serial Number 204B RO uint32 none none

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Appendix B
Shutdown Procedure

The procedure for turning power off and thereby shutting down the Woodward DVP System are the
opposite those for turning power on. Start with the main power switcher or main power breaker. That is
turn off power to the DVP and valve actuator. The following procedure is used for normal Woodward DVP
driver shutdown.

Follow your local power shutdown procedure to safely turn off the
power to the turbine for any maintenance.

Shutdown

Follow your plant power lockout/tagout procedures to ensure before

any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on the DVP
where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy
Shutdown could occur and cause injury.

The following may occur if you do not observe the danger

information given:
• Damage to material assets
Shutdown • Sever personal injury
• Death

Disconnect all cables from the cabinet if the DVP driver is installed
inside of the cabinet.

Normal Shutdown
The following procedure is to be followed any time operators go off duty and whenever service engineers
perform routine maintenance. The procedure is designed to safely shutdown the Woodward DVP Driver

DVP Driver Shutdown Procedure

1. Demand the DVP Driver to a shutdown state.
2. Open the main power switch (Breaker) to the DVP. In the case of power redundancy ensure both
main switches (breaker) are open.
3. Measure the voltage at the DVP input power terminal to confirm the voltage read approximately 0
volts.
4. Remove the Input Power Terminal from the DVP.
5. Disconnect the Actuator cable from the DVP.

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Appendix C.
Glossary of Terms

Numerical Terms
Term Definition/Description
+12V Failed Internal +12 V is outside acceptable range of 10.6 V to 15.8 V. Internal
electronics failure.
–12V Failed Internal –12 V is outside acceptable range of –13.7 V to –8.6 V. Internal
electronics failure.
1.8V Failed Internal 1.8 V is outside acceptable range of 1.818 V to 2.142 V. Internal
electronics failure.
24V Failed Internal +24 V is outside acceptable range of 22.1 V to 30.7 V. Internal
electronics failure.
5V Failed Internal 5 V is outside acceptable range of 4.86 V and 6.14 V. Internal
electronics failure.
5V RDC Reference Failed Internal 5 V RDC reference is outside acceptable range. Internal
electronics failure.
5V Reference Failed Internal 5 V reference is outside acceptable range. Internal electronics
failure.

A
Term Definition/Description
Actuator Type Selection In case of a process fault during the Valve Type Selection Process this
Diagnostics group shows the appropriate process fault flags
Actuator Type Selection During power up, the control model the ID Module cannot be read. Failure
Diagnostics ID Module to read the ID module on the valve/actuator system. ID module calibration
Not Detected record corrupted. The valve does not have an ID module.
Actuator Type Selection During power up, the ID Module version was detected as incompatible with
Diagnostics ID Module the current version of DVP firmware.
Version Not Supported
Actuator Type Selection This indicator group gives an overview of the current status of the Valve
Process Type Selection Process. The progress of the auto-detection process is
displayed as a percent value.
ADC Failed Internal ADC in processor core has stopped running. Internal electronics
failure.
ADC SPI Failed External ADC in processor core has stopped running. Internal electronics
failure.
Analog Input A section within the Input Configuration and Setpoint Source Configuration
Configuration screens that contains several readable and user configurable fields
including Mode Selection Analog Input Scaling and Diagnostic Ranges.
Analog Input User configurable setting that may be turned off or select voltage input or
Configuration Mode milliamp input.
Selection
Analog Input Demand This indicator group gives an overview of the Analog Input signal and
valve position information. The analog input demand signal from the
control system scaled 0 to 100%.
Analog Input Demand This displays the position that is being demanded by the Analog Input.
Analog Position Demand
Analog Input Demand The analog input is above the diagnostic threshold. This is a user
Analog Input High configurable parameter.
Analog Input Demand The analog input is below the diagnostic threshold. This is a user
Analog Input Low configurable parameter.

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Analog Input Scaling This group gives the input scaling information for 4-20 mA or 0-5V analog
inputs.
Analog Output Driver Output Data-Demanded Current
Analog Output A section within the Analog Output Configuration screen that contains
Configuration several readable and user configurable fields including mode selection and
analog output scaling ranges.
Analog Output This displays the current Analog Output Mode; Off, Actual Position (valve
Configuration Mode position), Echo Setpoint (demanded position) or Motor Current The user
may select from any of these configuration modes.
Analog Output Position This allows setting of the maximum current that will represent the
Scaling Max. Current maximum position value (Position at Maximum Current Value) or
Value maximum motor current (Motor Current at Maximum Current Value).
Analog Output Position This allows setting of the minimum current that will represent the Minimum
Scaling Min. Current position value (Position at Max. Current Value)
Value
Analog Output Motor This allows setting of the maximum motor current value that is correlated
Current, Motor Current to the Analog Output Position Scaling Maximum Current Value
at Max. Current Value
Analog Output Motor This allows setting of the minimum motor current value that is correlated to
Current, Motor Current the Analog Output Position Scaling Minimum Current Value
at Min. Current Value
Analog Output Position This allows setting of the maximum position that is correlated to the
Scaling Position at Max. Analog Output Position Scaling Maximum Current Value
Current Value
Analog Output Position This allows setting of the minimum position that is correlated to the Analog
Scaling Position at Min. Output Position Scaling Minimum Current Value
Current Value
Analog Output Status This displays the actual analog output current value from the DVP in mA.
Demanded Current
Analog Values The DVP section of the Status Overview Service Tool screen which
displays the real time status of the DVP current, voltages, and
temperatures.
Auto Detect Error This diagnostic is only enabled when the DVP has been configured for
auto detection (See Auto detection Section). This diagnostic is set when:
The DVP fails to communicate with the ID module due to write or read
problems or the calibration records in the ID module are corrupted (CRC16
failure). The DVP fails to write the calibration records into the non-volatile
memory. Failure to read the ID module on the valve/actuator system. ID
module calibration record corrupted. DVP non-volatile memory error.
Auto Detection Control This indicator group contains Type/Serial Number Error and Type Not
Supported status flags and the Auto Detection Request button.
Aux Board Not Found The Control board has not detected the Aux Board. The selected input
type requires an Aux Board and no Aux board is present.
Aux Board Type Error The Control board has detected an incorrect Aux Board type. This occurs
when the aux board needed and the input type selected are not
compatible.
AUX 3 SD Position This status flag is set when Discrete Input 3 is set and the Discrete Input
Action Mode is set to Aux3 SD+Reset. When this Status Flag is set the
DVP is in Shutdown Position

B
Term Definition/Description
Baud Rate The number of times per second a signal makes a transition between
states and indicates the number of bits per second that are transmitted.
BLDC2 State This indicates whether the BLDC2 control model is Running or Not
Running. When in Running the DVP is controlling the position of the valve
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Boost Converter Error This status flag indicates the Boost Converter board did not reach the
proper voltage (Only applies to DVP 5000, 10000, and 12000).

C
Term Definition/Description
CAN Controller Open The CAN Controller peripheral was unable to be opened properly. This
Error may occur if the user is changing the CANopen settings (particularly
selecting a lower baud rate) while connected to an active CAN network.
CAN Hardware ID Error This status flag indicates an incorrect CAN Node ID address has been
entered through the Discrete Input connector. This is only true if CAN
Hardware ID Mode = CAN HW ID DISCRETE IN-DI5,DI4,DI2,DI1 or CAN
HW ID DISCRETE IN-DI5,DI4,DI3 or CAN HW ID DISCRETE IN-DI5,DI4
CAN Hardware ID Mode A user configurable menu where Disabled and three combinations of
communications settings which may be selected by hardware ID.
CANopen A setpoint source which sets the setpoint signal type of CANopen based
protocol using 1 or 2 CAN Ports. Optional use Analog back-up (available if
using 1 CAN port).
CANopen Dual A section of the Input Configuration screen that is enabled when CAN
Configuration Open Digital Input is the selected Input Source and CANopen Dual is the
communications option. Baud Rate, Port 1 and 2 Node IDs, Timeout
interval, and Extended PDO status are displayed.
CANopen Dual This indicates what Node ID is selected for CAN input 1. It is configurable
Configuration Port 1 by the user
Node ID
CANopen Dual This indicates what Node ID is selected for CAN input 2. It is configurable
Configuration Port 2 by the user
Node ID
CANopen Dual Represents the maximum time allowed between CAN messages. If
Configuration Timeout exceeded the affected port alarm will be activated.
CANopen Redundancy This is a display only section of the CANopen Demand Configuration
Manager Parameters section of the Input Configuration screen when CAN Open Digital Input is
the selected Demand Input source. It shows the parameters that are
associated with difference between CAN 1 and CAN 2 demand signals.
Check 100 Percent Error This status flag indicates the 100 % position check has failed.
Configuration and Screen within the Service Tool that is used when manual configuration of
Calibration the DVP to a specific actuator or valve is required.
Control Model Not This status flag indicates the Control Model is not Running. The position of
Running the Actuator/valve is not controlled by the DVP. If Actuator/valve has a
return spring, the actuator/valve is be positioned by the return spring.
Controller Identification A section of the Service Tool Identification screen which displays
information on the controller including Part Number, Revision, and Serial
Number.
Current Diagnostic This feature allows the user to turn the mode on or off and when on will
display the limits of three sets of diagnostics.
Current Diagnostic This shows the operational state of the Current Diagnostic Mode.
Setting
Current Phase A High The phase A current sensor is at max output.
Current Phase A Low The phase A current sensor is at min output.
Current Phase B High The phase B current sensor is at max output.
Current Phase B Low The phase B current sensor is at min output.
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D
Term Definition/Description
Demand Input Filter This group contains the settings for the setpoint filter and the Mode
Configuration Selection is user configurable.
Demand Input Filter These user configurable settings allows selection which input demand
Settings filters are enabled; Filter Off, Bandwidth Filter, Noise Filter, Bandwidth and
Noise Filter, Slew Rate Filter, Slew Rate Filter and BW Filter, Slew Rate
Filter and Noise Filter, Slew Rate Filter, BW and Noise Filter This also
displays the break frequency of the Bandwidth filter. The DVP includes a
demand signal filter.
Demand Input Filter This displays the break frequency of the Bandwidth filter and is user
Settings Bandwidth configurable to set the Input Filter Bandwidth Corner Frequency (Hz).
(Corner Frequency)
Demand Input Filter This displays the damping factor of the Bandwidth filter; which changes the
Settings Damping Factor BW filter from under damped response, to a critically damped response or
to an over damped response. This is a user configurable Input Filter
Damping Factor Setting.
Demand Input Filter This displays which input demand filters are enabled; Filter Off, Bandwidth
Settings Mode Selection Filter, Noise Filter, Bandwidth and Noise Filter, Slew Rate Filter, Slew Rate
Filter and BW Filter, Slew Rate Filter and Noise Filter, Slew Rate Filter,
BW and Noise Filter. These are user configurable mode selections.
Demand Input Filter This displays the threshold above which the Noise Filter does not
Settings Noise suppress the Input Demand signal.
Suppression Threshold
Demand Input Filter This displays the gain of the noise filter when below the Noise
Settings Noise Supp. Suppression Threshold.
Gain (Below Threshold)
Demand Input Filter This displays the maximum rate the Demand Input will be allowed to
Settings Slew Rate change internal to the unit. Demand Input signals exceeding this rate will
be internally ramped at the defined rate until achieving the Demand Input.
Demand Input Source This displays where the position demand originates; Manual Position,
Analog Input, EGD Digital Input, PWM Input, Function Generator, or CAN
Open Digital Input.
Demand Position This is the time delay before an alarm will be set (Ratio of 1-to-3).
Difference Alarm Delay
Demand Position This is the maximum allowed difference between Set Position from
Difference Alarm Limit “Analog Input and CAN Port 1” or “CAN Port 1 and CAN Port 2” depending
on the current mode. Alarm will be activated if difference is exceeded for
longer than the Demand Position Difference Alarm Delay.
Demand Position This is the maximum allowed difference between Set Position from
Difference Shutdown “Analog Input and CAN Port 1” or “CAN Port 1 and CAN Port 2” depending
Limit on the current mode. Shutdown will be activated if difference is exceeded
for longer than the Demand Position Difference Shutdown Delay.
Demand Position This is the time delay before a shutdown will be set (Ratio of 1-to-3).
Difference Shutdown
Delay
Diagnostic Ranges The Diagnostic Ranges are those settings used to detect that a Demand
Position from the interface is valid (Position Demand Low Point, Position
Demand High Point).
Digital Com 1 Error This status Flag indicates when the CAN 1 Input is bad.
Digital Com 2 Error This status Flag indicates when the CAN 2 Input is bad.
Digital Com 1 & 2 And/Or This error occurs if both demand input sources have failed (CAN 1 and 2 if
Analog Backup Error Dual CANopen mode or CAN 1 and Analog Input if CANopen with Analog
Backup mode).
Digital Com Analog The CAN demand and Analog Input demand do not match as defined by
Tracking Alarm Demand Position Difference Alarm Limit and Demand Position Difference
Alarm Delay.

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Digital Com Analog The CAN demand and Analog Input demand do not match as defined by
Tracking Shutdown Demand Position Difference Shutdown Limit and Demand Position
Difference Shutdown Delay.
Discrete Inputs Action This displays the configuration of the Discrete inputs; Off, Shutdown
Reset/Reset, Aux 3, Aux3 SD+Reset, Shutdown Reset/Reset FAST.
Discrete Input These status lights indicate whether a Discrete Input has been set.
Functional Status
Discrete Inputs This tool provides you the ability to select the behavior of the 5 Discrete
Configuration Inputs (DI1, DI2, DI3, DI4, and/or DI 5). Each of these options are
available with each selection on the dropdown menu except for Turned
Off.
Discrete Output The main configuration of the discrete outputs is performed on this page.
Configuration Each of the discrete outputs is configured in the same manner. Each of the
two discrete outputs can be configured to activate (or de-activate) upon
detection of any of fault conditions monitored by the DVP.
Discrete Output Status These status lights indicate whether a Discrete Output has been set.
Driver This Service Tool screen displays I/O State Discrete Input and Output
status and Driver Input and Output Data in real time.
Driver Current Fault The Driver fault status flag is detected by monitoring the currents in the
driver output stages.
Driver Temp. High The heat sink temperature is above 115° C.
Driver Temp. High Limit The heat sink temperature is above 130° C.
Driver Temp. Low Limit The heat sink temperature is below –45° C. The ambient temperature of
the driver is below specification.
Driver Temp. Sensor The temperature sensor is at min or max. The temperature sensor has
Failed failed.
Dual Res. Difference The difference between the resolver readings is larger than the
Alarm permissible alarm limit values specific to the valve/actuator serial number.
One or both of the resolvers have moved. There is an electrical problem
with the resolver and/or its associated circuits resulting in an incorrect
resolver reading.
Dual Res. Difference The difference between the resolver readings is larger than the
Shutdown permissible shutdown limit values specific to the valve/actuator serial
number.
Dual DVP Status The DVP has an option to operate in a dual redundant mode where two
actuators are controlled by DVPs connected in a dual redundant
configuration. Connection to the actuator is shown in the specific actuator
manual. This page displays
CANopen Mode, Dual DVP Diagnostics and Dual DVP Configuration. The
status information will only display if the connected valve/actuator is a
Dual DVP valve type.
Duty Cycle (Function This values defines the ratio of low time to high time when the Wave
Generator) Pattern is SQUARE WAVE.
DVP Driver Output This displays the driver output current information; real time.
Information
DVP I/O State A section of the Status Overview Service Tool screen which displays five
Discrete Input Functional Status indications and two Discrete Output
Status indications.
DVP Temperatures These real-time measurements display the temperature of DVP Control
Board or DVP Power Board in units of Celsius.

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E
Term Definition/Description
EEPROM Read Failed After multiple retries and data comparison, the software is not able to read
from the non-volatile memory. Internal electronics failure.
EEPROM Write Failed After multiple retries and data comparison the software is not able to write
to the non-volatile memory. Internal electronics failure.
EGD Ethernet Global Data (EGD) is a communications protocol developed by
General Electric in 1998. EGD allows a device (the Producer) to transfer
data to other devices (the Consumers) on the communications network.
EGD Data Mismatch A fault which occurs if the corresponding variables from all nonfaulted
input channels do not match. This function is disabled if the EGD Fault is
set to TRUE and is monitored for troubleshooting purposes only.
EGD Diagnostics Service Tool Screen where up to three EGD ports may be monitored and
error alarms causes may be diagnosed and solutions to extinguish alarms
may be determined.
EGD Digital Input A setpoint source which sets the setpoint signal type which is UDP based
Ethernet signal using the EGD protocol;
EGD Fault Dependent on the EGD mode: 3 port, 2 port, or 1 port this flag indicates
the data required to provide a set position to the DVP is missing. The EGD
mode selection is set to more ports than supported with the control
system. There are other error flags active: See associated troubleshooting
steps for each error flag.
EGD L2 Port 0 Stat Error The Ethernet interface is not communicating status information. DVP
internal electronics failure.
EGD L2 Port 1 Stat Error The Ethernet interface is not communicating status information. DVP
internal electronics failure.
EGD L2 Port 2 Stat Error The Ethernet interface is not communicating status information. DVP
internal electronics failure.
EGD L2 Port 3 Stat Error The Ethernet interface is not communicating status information. DVP
internal electronics failure.
EGD Performance Service Tool Screen which the user may monitor the performance of up to
three EDG channels. The screen also contains buttons to open the EGD
Diagnostics and Input Configuration screens directly from the EGD
Performance screen.
EGD Port 1 Link Error The EGD messages are received slower than the time out time that is a
user setting. Wiring problem on Ethernet port 1. Control system not
powered up. IP addresses incorrect.
EGD Port 1 Long The EGD message length expected is not the same as the one received.
Message Error Incorrect protocol definition.
EGD Port 1 Short The EGD message length expected is not the same as the one received.
Message Error Incorrect protocol definition.
EGD Port 1 Stale Data The Application Level Heart Beat variable has not changed in time period
Error greater than the stale data delay time. Data from the producer is not being
updated (stale) in the EGD packet.
EGD Port 2 Link Error The EGD messages are received slower than the time out time that is a
user setting. Wiring problem on Ethernet port 2. Control system not
powered up. IP addresses incorrect.
EGD Port 2 Long The EGD message length expected is not the same as the one received.
Message Error Incorrect protocol definition.
EGD Port 2 Short The EGD message length expected is not the same as the one received.
Message Error Incorrect protocol definition.
EGD Port 2 Stale Data The Application Level Heart Beat variable has not changed in time period
Error greater than the stale data delay time. Data from the producer is not being
updated (stale) in the EGD packet.
EGD Port 3 Link Error The EGD messages are received slower than the time out time that is a
user setting. Wiring problem on Ethernet port 3. Control system not
powered up. IP addresses incorrect.
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EGD Port 3 Long The EGD message length expected is not the same as the one received.
Message Error Incorrect protocol definition.
EGD Port 3 Short The EGD message length expected is not the same as the one received.
Message Error Incorrect protocol definition.
EGD Port 3 Stale Data The Application Level Heart Beat variable has not changed in time period
Error greater than the stale data delay time. Data from the producer is not being
updated (stale) in the EGD packet.
EGD Rate Group Slip If the M5200 does not have the time to finish the task within the rate group.
This will also give a heartbeat error flag.
EGD Revision Fault Revision check of external and internal EGD protocol revision. The
revision of the M5200 and the revision from the control system do not
match.
Electronics Temp. High The Control Board temperature sensor indicates a temperature above
140° C.
Electronics Temp. Low The Control Board temperature sensor indicates a temperature below 45°
C.
External Shutdown Command sent by Digital communication protocols like: EGD, CANopen.
Position
External Shutdown Command sent by Service Tool or digital communication protocols like:
EGD, CANopen or discrete inputs.
E-Stop 1 Tripped This display the status of the SIL/External Shutdown status. When this is
activated the DVP is in Shutdown Position mode.
E-Stop 2 Tripped This displays the status of the SIL/External Shutdown status. When this is
activated the DVP is in Shutdown Position mode.
Extended PDO Enables Transmit and Receive PDO’s 5-8

F
Term Definition/Description
Fault Status and The Process Fault Status Service Tool screen gives an overview of the
Configuration Overview entire range of process fault and status flags and their individual status.
Fault Status and This Process Fault Status Service Tool screen gives an overview of the
Configuration Overview internal process fault and status flags and their individual status.
Internals
Final Element Feedback The final element feedback transducer is the position sensor coupled to or
Transducer most closely to the final output shaft. This is compared to the motor
position sensors which are mounted to the motor.
Function Generator A setpoint source which sets the setpoint signal type which is internally
generated based on the function generator settings.
Function Generator This is a section on the Input Configuration and Setpoint Source
Configuration Configuration pages and has two options for modifying the information
displayed; the Wave Pattern drop down and the Sweep Mode drop down
menus.
Function Generator This displays the start frequency for a sweep function.
Configuration Start
Frequency
Function Generator This displays the stop frequency for a sweep function.
Configuration Sweep
Stop Frequency
Function Generator This displays the time that it will take to go from the start frequency to the
Configuration Sweep stop frequency when is sweep mode.
Time
Function Generator This setting controls whether data logging will also start when a function
Configuration Synch generator sweep is started. A non-zero value enables this synchronized
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G
Term Definition/Description
None Currently

H
Term Definition/Description
Home Screen within Service Tool that contains contact information for assistance
and customer service at a variety of Woodward facilities.

Heat Sink Temp. Sensor This fault status flag indicates power board heat sink sensor (1 or 2) has
1 Error or failed.
Heat Sink Temp. Sensor
2 Error
I
Term Definition/Description
ID Module Not Detected The DVP is unable to communicate with the ID module or there is no ID
module attached to the Actuator or Valve.
ID Module Version Not Current version of software does not contain the specifications of the ID
Supported Module.
Identification Screen within Service Tool that contains Controller and Valve identification
in addition to Service Tool and firmware version information.
Incorrect Power Board During power up the DVP checks the ID module to determine the power
board needed for the valve/actuator system. If the power board ID required
and the power board detected do not match, this diagnostic will be
annunciated. Valve/actuator system does not match the DVP power board.
Input Configuration A Service Tool Screen where six different input selections may be made
and the demand configuration may be edited by the user.
Input Current High The Input current sensor is at maximum output.
Input Current Low The Input current sensor is at minimum output.
Input Power Information This displays the input voltage to the DVP (source 1 and source 2), the
internal power bus voltage, and the input current to the DVP; real time.
Input Voltage 1 High The measured voltage at Input 1 is higher than the DVP specification limit.
Input Voltage 1 Low The measured input voltage on input number 1 is lower than the DVP
specification limit.
Input Voltage 2 High The measured input voltage is higher than the DVP specification limit.
Input Voltage 2 Low The measured input voltage on input number 2 is lower than the DVP
specification limit.
Int. Bus Voltage High The internal bus voltage sensor is at maximum.
Int. Bus Voltage Low If the internal bus voltage Sensor is at minimum
Invalid Parameters(s) CRC16 check failures on both parameter sections. If a new embedded
program has been loaded, the parameters have not been updated.
Invalid Parameter Version information not correct in the non-volatile memory. Internal
Version electronics failure.

J
Term Definition/Description
None Currently

K
Term Definition/Description
None Currently

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L
Term Definition/Description
Linearization Monotonic The Linearization settings stored in the unit are not monotonically
Shutdown Error increasing, and the unit will not begin operation until this fault is resolved
by updating the Linearization settings.

M
Term Definition/Description
M5200 Refers to the optional aux board in the DVP that provides Ethernet
communications.
M5200 CPU Load CPU Load of the M5200 in EGD mode.
M5200 Detected An Error One of the five possible errors associated with the M5200 has been set.
DP ram check error: The M5200 has detected a dual ported ram error. If
the M5200 program is started or stopped this error may occur due to the
M5200 and the DVP being out of synch. MFT Synch error: The DVP has
not been able to provide the synch pulse on time to its M5200.
Version error: DVP and its M5200 do not have compatible software
versions. Block Count error: The DVP and M5200 software have a
different number of interface blocks.
Heartbeat error: The M5200 has not received a correct heartbeat from the
DVP.
M5200 DPRAM Error The DVP has detected a Dual port ram error during the RAM check.
Defective Dual Port Ram or interface.
M5200 Heartbeat Error The M5200 has not sent the correct heart beat value to its DVP. The
M5200 is not running or the interface is defective.
M5200 Starting The control board is waiting until the M5200 aux board is started. Wait time
is approximately 2 minutes. This is a typical situation during a power up or
change of input type that will activate the M5200 aux board. This flag will
reset automatically.
M5200 Startup Timeout After 2 min waiting for a signal from the M5200 aux board the control
board will timeout. There is no M5200 program or it is not running.
Manual Input Manual This is the position setpoint provided while in Manual Operation.
Position Demand
Manual Operation Service Tool Screen where operating the DVP in manual control is
monitored. Capabilities include Position Controller information such as
Position Demand, Actual Position and Actual Current.
Manual Position A setpoint source which sets the setpoint signal type which is Internally
generated setpoint, user-configurable from the Manual Control page
Mode “Mode” is used to describe a parameter which selects one option to the
exclusion of the other available options.
Mode Selection Allows the user multiple options for input filter configurations. The selected
configuration is then displayed in the Mode Selection window of the
Position Controller Configuration page.
Motor This section displays information related to the Motors resolvers
Motor 1 Cos Error The Cosine input voltage is out of range on the motor resolver. The wiring
Motor 2 Cos Error to the resolver is disconnected or failed. The resolver failed open or is
intermittent.
Motor 1 Exc. Error The Sine and Cosine voltage combined are below the diagnostic
Motor 2 Exc. Error threshold. The excitation wiring to the resolver is shorted or intermittent.
The resolver excitation coil is shorted. The resolver gain is too low due to
resolver wiring problem. Excitation circuit failure.
Motor 1 Sin Error The Sine input voltage is higher than the diagnostic limit on the motor
Motor 2 Sin Error resolver. The wiring to the resolver is disconnected or intermittent. The
resolver failed open or is intermittent.
Motor 1 and 2 Res. Error This is a summary indication that an error is detected in both motor 1 and
motor 2.
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Motor Calibration Point This value is the factory calibration point for the motor resolver.
Motor Control A section of the Service Tool Status Overview screen Position Controller
Parameters which displays parameters of Actual Current and Actual Current (Filtered).
Motor Control Real-time current being fed to the actuator; raw current.
Parameters Actual
Current
Motor Control This is the actual current driven into the actuator after filtering.
Parameters Actual
Current (Filtered)
Motor Current The selection will use the actual current which is the current that the driver
is applying to the motor. This signal will have a lot of movement such as
the current from the current controller continues moving to keep the
position of the valve in the same position as the demanded position.
Motor Max. Direction Startup Checks: The maximum allowable motor revolution(s) are displayed
Startup Direction during the startup check.
Settings – Direction
Limit
Motor Max. Startup This section defines the Startup, max direction, current setting, upper and
Direction Settings lower limits, and the startup values from the last startup check.
Motor Maximum Startup The last maximum direction startup check value for Motor Res 1 is
Limit Settings Actual displayed.
Avg. Startup Position
Motor 1
Motor Maximum Startup The last maximum direction startup check value for Motor Res 2 is
Limit Settings Actual displayed.
Avg. Startup Position
Motor 2
Motor Minimum Startup This section defines the Startup, min direction, current setting, upper and
Limit Settings lower limits, and the startup values from the last startup check.
Motor Position Error This is the minimum difference between demanded position and measured
Alarm Limit position (from the motor resolver) that will trigger a Motor Position Error
Alarm.
Motor Position Error This is the minimum time the Motor Position Error Alarm Limit must be
Alarm Delay Time exceeded before an alarm is triggered.
Motor Position Error This is the minimum difference between demanded position and measured
Shutdown Limit position (from the motor resolver) that will trigger a Motor Position Error
Shutdown.
Motor Position Error This is the minimum time the Motor Position Error Shutdown Limit must be
Shutdown Delay Timer exceeded before a shutdown is triggered.
Motor Resolver These diagnostics are for monitoring differences between redundant motor
Difference Diagnostics resolvers (Dual Res. Difference Alarm and Dual Res. Difference
Shutdown).
MPU/PWM Input A setpoint source which sets the setpoint signal type of PWM signal.

N
Term Definition/Description
No Power Board Found During power up the control board will read the power board. This
diagnostic will be set if no Power Board is found. DVP internal electronics
failure or there is no power board connected.
Number of Cycles The number of sweep cycles combined with the number of cycles run.

O
Term Definition/Description
Output Configuration A Service Toll screen which provides status information on the DVP’s
analog and digital output section. Three text indicators show the currently
active outputs and which mode they have been configured to.
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P
Term Definition/Description
Position Control State This displays the controller model that is being used to control the actuator
and the state of the controller; Running or Not Running.
Position Controller A screen in Service Tool which provides Motor and Actuator/Valve
Position Readings, Position Sensor Diagnostics, and Position Error
Diagnostics. Additionally, Motor Resolver Difference Diagnostics and
Motor Position Control State are provided.
Position Controller A screen in Service Tool which provides the Position Controller
Configuration Configuration menu indicates the general overview of the actuator
operation. User individual configuration edit options are also available on
this screen.
Position Controller Not This status flag indicates the DVP is not controlling position. This occurs
Ready during power-up initialization and when in a shutdown position state.
Position Demand Position demand signal currently being used by the DVP.
Position Demand High This value specifies the threshold above which the Position Demand is
Point considered to have failed.
Position Demand Low This value specifies the threshold below which the Position Demand is
Point considered to have failed.
Position Error Motor The Motor position is not tracking the set point within limitations set by the
Alarm tracking error alarm parameters. Incorrect Parameter Settings.
Contamination in the valve/actuator system.
Position Error This only displays the group which includes Motor Position and Shaft
Configuration Position. The errors are displayed in four categories: Alarm Limit, Alarm
Delay Time, Shutdown Limit, and Shutdown Delay Time.
Position Error Motor The Motor position is not tracking the set point within limitations set by the
Shutdown tracking error shutdown parameters.
Position Error Motor The motor position sensor is not tracking the set point within limitations set
Alarm by the tracking error alarm parameters. Contamination in the
valve/actuator system, incorrect or damaged motor wiring, and/or motor
failure could be a cause for this diagnostic.
Position Error Shaft There is an error larger than the shaft (final element) position error alarm
Alarm parameters between the shaft (final element) position and the demanded
position. Excessive Valve/Actuator Wear. Incorrect or damaged motor
wiring. Motor Failure. DVP electronics failure.
Position Error Shaft There is an error bigger than the stem position error parameters between
Shutdown the stem position and the demanded position. Excessive Valve/Actuator
Wear. Incorrect or damaged motor wiring. Motor Failure. DVP electronics
failure.
Position Error Valve There is an error bigger than the stem position error parameters between
Shaft Alarm the stem position and the demanded position. Excessive Valve/Actuator
Wear. Incorrect or damaged motor wiring. Motor Failure. DVP electronics
failure.
Position Offset Position offset value – configured during valve factory calibration
Position Readings A section of the Service Tool Status Overview screen Position Controller
which displays readings of Position Demand, Actual Position, and Actual
Position Sensors 1 and 2.
Position Readings A value derived by different sensors represented in percentage that is the
Actual Position reported position (real-time position) of the valve or actuator as seen by
the DVP.
Position Readings This value shows the actual position according to Position Sensor 1. Note
Actual Position Sensor 1 that the physical sensor mapped to Position Sensor 1 is dependent on the
specific valve or actuator in use.
Position Readings This value shows the actual position according to Position Sensor 2. Note
Actual Position Sensor 2 that the physical sensor mapped to Position Sensor 2 is dependent on the
specific valve or actuator in use.

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Position Readings This represents the Position Demand value currently seen from the
Position Demand selected Position Demand interface, but subject to the following limitations:
1) The value will be forced into the range of 0.0% to 100.0%,
inclusive.
2) When the unit is in the Shutdown state the value will be forced to
the defined shutdown position (0.0% or 100.0% dependent on the
specific valve or actuator in use).
Position Sensor This displays the Fault status flags associated with the Shaft Resolver.
Diagnostics Some actuators have one shaft (final element) resolver and some have
two shaft (final element) resolvers.
Position Sensor Both the Motor 1 and Motor 2 resolvers have active faults detected. This is
Diagnostics Motor 1 and a summary fault indicator, and the specific causes can be narrowed by
2 Res. Error reviewing the other specific resolver fault indicators.
Power Board Calib. Error During power up the calibration record in the control is set to “No Power
Board” this diagnostic will be set. The control board has not been
calibrated during electrical production.
Power Board This fault status flag indicates Fan 1 is slowing down or has stopped (Only
Diagnostics Fan 1 Speed applies to DVP 5000, 10000, and 12000).
Error
Power Board This fault status flag indicates Fan 2 is slowing down or has stopped (Only
Diagnostics Fan 2 Speed applies to DVP 5000, 10000, and 12000).
Error
Power Board This fault status flag indicates power board heat sink sensors # 1 has
Diagnostics Heat Sink failed (Only applies to DVP 5000, 10000, and 12000).
Temp. Sensor 1 Error
Power Board This fault status flag indicates power board heat sink sensors # 2 has
Diagnostics Heat Sink failed (Only applies to DVP 5000, 10000, and 12000).
Temp. Sensor 2 Error
Power Board ID Error During power up, the Power board ID and the stored ID in the calibration
record do not match. The Power board has been changed to a different
type after calibration.
Power–up Reset CPU reset by a power up event.
PWM Duty Cycle High The PWM input duty cycle is above the given setting (User setting)
PWM Duty Cycle Low The PWM input duty cycle is below the given setting (User setting)
PWM Frequency High The PWM frequency is above the given setting (User Setting)
PWM Frequency Low The PWM frequency is below the given setting (User Setting)

Q
Term Definition/Description
None Currently

R
Term Definition/Description
Reduced Torque Error This Fault status flag indicates the system torque has been reduced due a
reduction in motor current
Reduced Slew Rate Error This Fault status flag indicates the system slew speed has been reduced;
loss of second actuator in a dual system, input current limiter
Relubrication Function This configuration is dependent upon the valve or actuator that is being
Configuration read by the DVP and the settings are not configurable by the user. This
page is a display only and displays relubrication activity which are
perturbations (small vibrations) that are introduced into the valve to
prevent silt build up.
Resolver This section displays LVDT information, resolver position, signal
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Resolver Diagnostics This Service Tool screen displays Resolver, Motor, and Valve diagnostics
and displays setting information. There are also Motor and Valve fault
indicators that show errors in the diagnostic process.
Resolver Difference
RDC DSP Failed DSP that runs the Resolver-to-digital converter has stopped running.
Internal electronics failure.

S
Term Definition/Description
Sample Time An interval represented in milliseconds which is associated with Sweep
Mode of how frequently sample readings are taken.
Servo Position This selection sends the 4-20mA equivalent of the ServoPosition to the
output using scaling defined in the other parameters in this group/
Setpoint Source This feature of the Input Configuration screen of Service Tool enables the
Selection Configuration user to select from six configuration options which include Manual
Position, Analog Input, EGD Digital Input, PWM Input, Function Generator,
and CANopen Digital Input. These options adjust the settings of the DVP.
Shaft Position Error The Shaft position is not tracking the set point within limitations set by the
position error parameters.
Shaft Position Error This is the minimum difference between demanded position and measured
Alarm Limit position (from the shaft resolver) that will trigger a Shaft Position Error
Alarm.
Shaft Position Error This is the minimum time the Shaft Position Error Shutdown Limit must be
Alarm Delay Time exceeded before a shutdown is triggered.
Shaft Position Error This is the minimum difference between demanded position and measured
Shutdown Limit position (from the shaft resolver) that will trigger a Shaft Position Error
Shutdown.
Shaft Position Error This is the minimum time the Shaft Position Error Alarm Limit must be
Shutdown Delay Time exceeded before a shutdown is triggered.
Shutdown This indicates a shutdown condition is detected. The position of the
Actuator/valve is controlled by the DVP at zero percent.
Shutdown Position This indicates a shutdown condition is detected where safe positioning is
not possible so driver output is turned off.
The position of the Actuator/valve is not controlled by the DVP. If
Actuator/valve has a return spring, the actuator/valve is be positioned by
the return spring.
Speed Signal Fault Only used if speed sensor is active. DVP does not support speed sensor
input with present version.
Start Frequency This displays the start frequency for a sweep function.
Startup Checks This Service Tool screen shows DVP Diagnostics Valve/Actuator Startup
Checks include Position Offset, Motor Calibration Point, Minimum
Direction Startup, Maximum Direction Startup and Motor Direction Check.
Startup Close Motor or During calibration at the factory, the feedback values at the startup position
Startup Close Shaft recorded. The readings corresponding to the fully closed position are
Error recorded in both the opening and closing direction at torques sufficient to
overcome the backlash in the gear train, but not to open the valve. During
power-up and initialization, the DVP verifies that the valve is at the min
stop. This diagnostic occurs if the feedback reading is not within the
calibrated range when checking the closing direction.

Startup Close Valve This is the same as Startup Close Valve Shaft 1 Error but for the second
Shaft 2 Error shaft resolver. Some actuators use 2 shaft resolvers.

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Startup Max Check Res This indicates the primary final element position sensor (“Res 1”) or the
1 Failed secondary final element position sensor (“Res 2) did not fall within the
Or startup max limit range. This is most common with valve/actuators which
Startup Max Check Res do not have the ID module and require manual set-up see Appendix D, E,
2 Failed F in Manual 26912 for set-up instructions. For valve/actuators with ID
modules, this can occur due to wiring problems or foreign debris which do
not allow the device to close properly. See information on start-up checks
in the DVP hardware manual..
Startup Open Motor or During calibration at the factory, the feedback values during the startup
Startup Open Shaft sequence are recorded. The readings corresponding to the fully closed
Error position are recorded in both the opening and closing direction at torques
sufficient to overcome the backlash in the gear train, but not to open the
valve. During power-up and initialization, the DVP verifies that the valve is
at the min stop. This diagnostic occurs if the feedback reading is not within
the calibrated range when checking the opening direction.
Startup Motor Direction Most commonly a motor wiring problem. Motor not connected, or phases
Error are connected incorrectly. Can also be caused by a resolver wiring
Or problem; resolver moving in the incorrect direction. Less frequently, a
Startup Motor 2 motor defect, open or short circuit. If shorted it is likely that a Driver Current
Direction Error Fault flag is also detected. Least common: DVP electronics failure.
Startup Open Valve This is the same as Startup Open Valve Shaft 1 Error but for the second
Shaft 2 Error shaft resolver. Some actuators use 2 shaft resolvers.
Startup Position Lower This displays the lower limit of a specific startup check.
Limit
Startup Position Upper This displays the upper limit of a specific startup check.
Limit
Status Overview DVP Service Tool screen which contains Position Controller, DVP I/O
State, and DVP Analog Value information. A user customizable trend chart
is also included to provide a real-time graphical reference to the
performance of the DVP.
Sweep Mode This dropdown menu within the Function Generator Configuration section
is a user configurable, multiple option menu to set different sweep modes
such as Linear, Linear Repeat, and Number of Cycles Low/High.

T
Term Definition/Description
Trend Chart A trend chart displays the time varying position set point, actual position,
and filtered motor drive current. Trend charts are a feature in several
Service Tool screens such as Manual Operation.
Timeout A user configurable time interval, typically in milliseconds, which is a
buffer.
Type Not Supported This diagnostic is annunciated if the valve type reported by the
valve/actuator system in the ID module is not supported by the DVP
software. Valve type not supported by the DVP. DVP software is not the
required revision for this valve.
Type / Serial Number If during power up the DVP detects a valve/actuator system with a different
Error serial number or valve type this diagnostic will be annunciated. User has
connected a different valve to the DVP. User has loaded a parameter set
to the DVP that does not match this valve/actuator system serial number.

U
Term Definition/Description
None Currently

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V
Term Definition/Description
Valve Identification A section on the Service Tool Identification screen which displays Valve
Type, Part Number, Revision, and Serial Number. This information is
provided through communications between the valve and the DVP.
Valve Shaft 1 Cos Error The Cosine input voltage is out of range on the valve shaft (final element)
for Resolver number 1.
Valve Shaft 1 Exc. Error The Sine and Cosine voltage combined are too low.
Valve Shaft 1 Sin Error The Sine input voltage is out of range on the valve shaft (final element)
Resolver number 1
Valve Shaft 2 Cos Error The Cosine input voltage is out of range on the valve shaft (final element)
for resolver number 2.
Valve Shaft 2 Exc. Error The Sine and Cosine voltage combined are too low. The excitation wiring
to the resolver is shorted or intermittent. The resolver excitation coil is
shorted. The resolver gain is too low due to resolver wiring problem.
Excitation circuit failure.
Valve Shaft 2 Sin Error The Sine input voltage is out of range on the valve shaft (final element)
resolver number 2.
Valve Shaft 1 and 2 Error The shaft (final element) resolver redundancy manager has detected a
Valve shaft (final element) 1 and Valve shaft (final element) 2 error. Valve
shaft (final element) 1 error is true if any of the following errors are
detected:
• Valve shaft (final element) 1 Sine Error
• Valve shaft (final element) 1 Cosine Error
• Valve shaft (final element) 1 Exc. Error

Valve Stem 2 error is true if any of the following errors are detected:
• Valve shaft (final element) 2 Sine Error
• Valve shaft (final element) 2 Cosine Error
• Valve shaft (final element) 2 Exc. Error
Valve Shaft 1 Range During calibration at the factory, the final element feedback range
Limit Error or (difference between minimum and maximum stop) is recorded.
Valve Shaft 2 Range This diagnostic occurs if the final element #1 or #2 resolver reading is
Limit Error detected outside the allowable resolver range.
Valve Shaft Max. Startup This value shows the average reading obtained for the shaft resolver
Range Settings Actual during the Max portion of the startup checks. This value is used to
Avg. Startup Position determine the status of Startup Open Valve Shaft 1 Error or Startup Open
Valve Shaft 2 Error.
Valve Shaft Min. Startup This value shows the average reading obtained for the shaft position
Range Settings Actual feedback transducer during the Min portion of the startup checks. This
Avg. Startup Position value is used to determine the status of Startup Close Valve Shaft 1 Error
or Startup Close Valve Shaft 2 Error.
Valve Type Selection Service Tool screen which contains Actuator Type Selection Process, Auto
Detection Control, Actuator Type Selection Diagnostics, Selected Valve
Type, Valve Specific and Control Module information. The user may
invoke a self-configuration process using data acquired from the valve’s
Identity (ID module).

W
Term Definition/Description
Watchdog Reset CPU reset without a power up event.
Wave Pattern This dropdown menu within the Function Generator Configuration section
is a user configurable, multiple option menu to set wave patterns such as
DC, Sine Wave, and Square Wave.

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X
Term Definition/Description
None Currently

Y
Term Definition/Description
None Currently

Z
Term Definition/Description
Zero Cut-off This display only feature removes power from the motor when the position
Configuration demand and/or actual position meets certain criteria. The DVP and valve
remains active and functional, but removing power to the motor prevents
high frequency noise from wearing the motor gear teeth.

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Revision History

Changes in Revision AE—

• Regulatory and Compliance Section mostly new content
• Updated all references to IP54 to IP66
• Added new content in Chapter 2 immediately above Figure 2-1
• Added new Figure 2-1. Latch Orientation Open/Close State
• Replaced Figures 2-9, 2-10, 2-11, 2-13, 2-14, and 2-19 then renumbered all figures to account for the
new Figure 2-1
• New Declaration

Changes in Revision AD—

• Regulatory and Compliance Section mostly new content
• Updated figure/table captions with IP54 replacing IP56
• DVP Specification table with many updates moved to Chapter 1
• Updated Warnings and Notice boxes in Chapter 2
• Updated content in General Installation and Mounting Considerations in Chapter 2
• Replaced IP56 with IP54 in Table 2-2 and 2-3
• Reformatted Figure 3-19
• New Declaration

Changes in Revision AC—

• Chapter 1, paragraph 3, new content
• Table 1-1. Added ELA21 to 125 Vdc section of table
• Table 2-5 new content Ethernet “option” and Dual Drive Option under Configuration Options
• Caption to Figure 2-13, added “125 Vdc with Circular Connectors”
• Added Figures 2-14, 2-15, 2-16, 2-17, and Table 2-4
• Added new content on Pgs. 30 and 31
• The following changes have been made to Chapter 3
o Table 3-1a all rows have content changes
o Added Recommendations for Dual and Simplex Power Wiring section including replacing
Figure 3-2
o Figure 3-3 caption changed
o Resolver/LVDT Signal Replacement heading changed
o Position Feedback Transducer Wiring Requirements heading and bulleted list content changes
o Ethernet Communication Ports section second paragraph and Figure 3-7 changed
o Table 3-6 All rows have content changes
o RS-323 Service Port section first paragraph changed
o Added Cyber security manual reference to Ethernet Communications Ports section
o Added two new paragraphs at beginning of Discrete Inputs section
o Replaced Figures 3-11 and 3-18
o Added Figure 3-17
o Figure 3-20 channels have changed
o Pg. 43, second paragraph from the bottom changed
o Pg. 44, sentence above NOTICE Box added
o First sentence and CANNODE ID Selection section below Table 3-12 added including
Tables 3-13, 3-14, 3-15, and Figures 3-15, 3-16, and 3-17
o First sentence in RS-485 Communication Port section added.
• Deleted Positioner Feedback section from Chapter 4
• Chapter 5 replaced with new content
• Chapter 6 replaced with new content
• Edited System Requirements section in Chapter 7
• Appendix A replaced with new content
• Added Appendix C Glossary
• Added Output Current (Maximum) to DVP Control Specifications
• Replaced DOC
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Changes in Revision AB—
• Added Table 6-1l to the Trouble Shooting section of Chapter

Changes in Revision AA—

• Moved Appendices B, C, and D to Service Tool Manual B26912
• Moved all Service Tool Content to Manual B26912
• Replaced message content on pg. 81
• Replaced DOI and updated ATEX/EAC certifications

Changes in Revision Y—
• Updated Declaration of Conformity
• Added Warning to Installation section in Chapter 2
• Added Duty Cycle Limitations section to Chapter 4
• Added Notice and Important boxes to Chapter 4
• Added new paragraph on Power Supply in Chapter 3

Changes in Revision W—
• Added additional ATEX information to Regulatory Compliance section
• Added ATEX warning to Installation chapter
• Updated percentage values on pages 217 & 218

Changes in Revision V—
• Updated Table 1-1 (LQ25/LQ25T/LQ25BP)
• Changed IP30 description to state that any orientation is OK (page 16)
• Updated Table 3-1 to clarify GS16DR transient current and add 3171 valve
• Added 3171 valve to Appendix C

Changes in Revision U—
• Updated Regulatory Compliance to add IECEx information

Changes in Revision T—
• Chapter 1—Updated Table 1-1
• Chapter 2—Updated Table 2-1 & Figure 2-7 title
• Chapter 3—Updated Table 3-1, added notice above table; updated RS-232 & RS-485 information
• Chapter 7—General update

Changes in Revision R—
• Added new screen shot and Zero Cutoff Functionality section to Appendix C

Changes in Revision P—
• Added Marine Compliance to Regulatory Compliance page
• Updated Table 3-1 (Power Requirements)
• Updated/expanded Appendixes B, C, D

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