06-15-2011 07:20 PM
I need to control the valve with Labview
I am using DAQ 6251, PXI 1031.
Please let me know, how can I develop the VI.
I am attaching the specification of the control valve.
06-15-2011 10:31 PM
What have you started? Where are you having problems?
It can't be any problem with software. The answers to that would be in the replies to any of a number of questions you've already posted.
07-19-2011 02:31 AM
In the I/O list control valve should be assigned as AO or AI????
Secondly the specs of the valve as per the above given in the manual are 2 to 10V and the NI 6251 has range of 1 to 5V.
At 2V the valve is fully open and at 10V the valve is fully closed.
How can I make the VI?
07-19-2011 07:44 AM
You are going to need some external circuitry. An amplifier and level shifter can change the 0-5 V signal to a 2-10 V (or 10-2 V) signal to match the valve controller. This is a straightforward (but not trivial) circuit design problem. The data sheet you posted does not specify the input impedance for the control input, but it is probably high enough that the circuits could be built with standard op amps. The other option would be to find a DAQ device with a 10 V analog output.
This is not something which can be done in software.
Lynn
07-19-2011 11:42 PM
Thank you for your reply!
07-20-2011 12:39 AM
Sorry!! the control valve consist of 4 to 20mA and I need to 100% open the valve at 20mA and 100% close the valve for 4mA.
the DAQ board I use is NI 6251 with 1 to5V ...
How many resistance should i add or how should i develop the VI?
07-20-2011 07:09 AM
According to the NI 6251 specifications the analog output can produce a maximum current of 5 mA. So you will need some kind of amplifier/level shifter/current source circuit as an interface between your DAQ device and the valve.
Lynn
07-20-2011 09:05 PM
So you will need some kind of amplifier/level shifter/current source circuit as an interface between your DAQ device and the valve.
I am still confused or how can I choose the amplifier/level shifter/current source as per DAQ 6251.Please see the attached manual of the valve.
07-21-2011 03:53 PM
I suggest that you talk to your NI rep and ask about a 4-20 mA output device.
You are getting beyond the point where help over the Forum is working. Perhaps you need to hire a consultant to either give you the guidance you need or to do the parts of the job which you cannot do for yourself (at least within the time frame required).
Lynn
07-22-2011 06:47 AM - edited 07-22-2011 06:48 AM
I'm too lazy to design, build, test, & calibrate circuits that convert process signals between voltage and current and prefer off the shelf solutions. There are numerous Industrial Automation components that will make the conversion; I've used this one in several applications
DRF-PR Process Input Signal Conditioners
Get one that takes a 0-10V input signal (your DAQ 6251 AO) and converts it to a 4-20mA signal (input to the control valve)