Adding a Valve

In Desigo CC, there are default valves for all geographic directions, 2 or 3-port valves, and technical versions. After adding the graphic, the default valve is configured as per project requirements.

  1. In the Mode group, conduct one of the following actions:
  • Click Design . Previously rotated objects appear in the default direction.
  • (Optional) Click Test . In this case, the valve does not display in its true size.
  1. In System Browser, select logical view.
  1. Select Logical > [Network name] \...\ [Plant] >
  • [PreHcl (preheater)] > [Vlv (valve)]
  • [ReHcl (reheater)] > [Vlv (valve)]
  • [Ccl (cooling coils)] > [Vlv (valve)]
  • [Hum (humidifier)] > [Vlv (valve)]
  1. Drag the object to the graphics page.
  • The added object displays at the maximum scale. This ensures that the next object does not overlap.

 

Rotating

  • The fan symbol is added to the graphic.
  1. In the Mode group, click Test.
  • The valve symbol displays as per default direction .
  1. Select the valve symbol.
  1. Left-click and hold, then right-click until the valve symbol displays in the desired direction.
  1. Release the left mouse button.
  • The valve symbol is displayed in the desired direction.

Valve Direction

Direct Entry of Direction under Symbol Properties > Substitution > Direction

0

1

2

3

4

NOTE:
In drawing mode, the fan is always displayed in the default state.

 

Changing a 2 / 3-Port and Actuator Type

  • The fan symbol is added to the graphic.
  1. In the View tab, select Properties.
  • The Symbol Properties dialog box is enabled.
  1. In the Mode group, click Test.
  • The valve symbol displays as per the valve type and the selected direction .
  1. Select the valve symbol.
  1. Select Symbol Properties > Substitutions.
  1. In the 2 or 3 Port field, enter a number:
  • 2 for 2-port valve .
  • 3 for 3-port valve .
  1. In the Type field, enter a number from 0 through 2 (see Table Valve Types).
  1. Click ENTER or change to another entry field to activate the change.
  1. (Optional) Change valve symbol.
    a. Right-click the symbol and select Symbol Instance > Replace. An object reference must be assigned to change the symbol.
    b. Select the new valve symbol.

Valve Types

Type

Analog

Digital

0

Neutral

1

Motor

2

Magnet

 

 

 

 

NOTE:
In drawing mode, the fan is always displayed in the default state (neutral).