OVD is output voter diagonsitics. OVD monitors the digital outputs. This function can be turned on of off (for Tricons). We typically run with our on, but will disable the OVD when doing partial stroke testing on valves. OVD monitors the digital outputs. A voter fault is defined as follows "a fault that can occur on a digital output module, if the OVD circuitry becomes defective. Examples are an output switch stuck high or stuck low. Voter faults on two channels of a single point may lead to loss of control." -----Original Message----- From: foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Johnson, Alex P (IPS) Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 1:14 PM To: foxboro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [foxboro] TriconeX OVD and Voter Fault Aymen, I suggest forwarding this inquiry to IPS Customer Support Center: GCS Americas - ips.csc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx GCS EMEA - emeatac_ips@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx GCS Asia - csc.asia@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx There is a Knowledge Base database that the Tech support group manages and has responses for frequently asked questions. As it happens, your question is one that comes up very frequently. I'd answer it here, but I don't actually know the answer. I just know that the Global Client Support folks do know the answer to your question. Regards, Alex Johnson Invensys Process Systems 10900 Equity Drive Houston, TX 77041 713 329 8472 (desk) 713 329 1600 (operator) 713 329 1944 (SSC Fax) 713 329 1700 (Central Fax) alex.johnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Aymen LAZAAR Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 8:17 AM To: foxboro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [foxboro] TriconeX OVD and Voter Fault Dear list, Would you please advise on the actual difference between OVD and Voter Fault. Indeed, is there an available lecture on TUV certification recommendation on control logic implementation when it comes to safety systems. Thanks, Aymen _______________________________________________________________________ This mailing list is neither sponsored nor endorsed by Invensys Process Systems (formerly The Foxboro Company). Use the info you obtain here at your own risks. Read http://www.thecassandraproject.org/disclaimer.html foxboro mailing list: //www.freelists.org/list/foxboro to subscribe: mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=join to unsubscribe: mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=leave * Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail and any associated files are intended solely for the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Please do not copy it or use it for any purposes, or disclose its contents to any other person. Further, this e-mail and any associated files may be confidential and further may be legally privileged. This email is from the Invensys Process Systems business unit of Invensys plc which is a company registered in England and Wales with its registered office at Portland House, Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5BF (Registered number 166023). For a list of European legal entities within the Invensys Process Systems business group, please click here http://www.invensys.com/legal/default.asp?top_nav_id=77&nav_id=80&prev_id=77. If you have received this e-mail in error, you are on notice of its status. Please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message from your system. Thank you for your co-operation. You may contact our Helpdesk on +44 (0)20 7821 3859 / 2105 or email inet.hqhelpdesk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx This e-mail and any attachments thereto may be subject to the terms of any agreements between Invensys (and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates) and the recipient (and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates). _______________________________________________________________________ This mailing list is neither sponsored nor endorsed by Invensys Process Systems (formerly The Foxboro Company). Use the info you obtain here at your own risks. Read http://www.thecassandraproject.org/disclaimer.html foxboro mailing list: //www.freelists.org/list/foxboro to subscribe: mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=join to unsubscribe: mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=leave _______________________________________________________________________ This mailing list is neither sponsored nor endorsed by Invensys Process Systems (formerly The Foxboro Company). Use the info you obtain here at your own risks. Read http://www.thecassandraproject.org/disclaimer.html foxboro mailing list: //www.freelists.org/list/foxboro to subscribe: mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=join to unsubscribe: mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=leave