--- title: "BladeValve Commissioning" canonical: "https://farmconnect.docs.rubiconwater.com/space/BV/2047672321/BladeValve%20Commissioning" format: markdown --- > Macro (toc) > ℹ️ **Note** > ℹ️ > ℹ️ Please download and complete the [0076-ITP-FarmConnect IMotor Actuator Commission](https://bit.ly/36KfioX) checklist. BladeValve commissioning is completed via Bluetooth using DeviceConnect. If you are unfamiliar with DeviceConnect please view the [https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DC/pages/1914896390](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DC/pages/1914896390) before proceeding # Connect to the FerIT SolarNode See [Pairing with a FerIT Device](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DC/pages/1914896414). **Step 1** Open [https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DC](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DC) and tap the **Connect **button to scan for devices. DeviceConnect will scan for local devices and display a list of any devices it finds. **Step 2** When you detect the desired FerIT, select it and tap the **Pair** button. DeviceConnect with connect to the FerIT and display the device details screen. > ℹ️ **Note** > ℹ️ > ℹ️ You do not need to enter a password to connect to a device and view device settings. You will however be prompted for a password to change any device settings or to upgrade device firmware. # Install the iMotor Driver If the iMotor driver is already installed, continue to Configure the iMotor Driver. **Step 1** Open the Drivers tab and click the **+Add** button at the top right to add a driver. You’ll be prompted to enter the password for your device. **Step 2** [Add a device driver](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DC/pages/1914896495/Configuration#Add-and-Remove-Device-Drivers). You should add the **iMotor **driver for BladeValve Devices. **Step 3** Wait while the device writes the changes to flash and restarts. # Commission the iMotor > ℹ️ **Note** > ℹ️ > ℹ️ The settings and data units depend on your browser language. Ensure that you have selected English (Australia) to display as metric, or English (United States) to display as Imperial. **Step 1** Reconnect to the FerIT Solar Node and [open the iMotor driver](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DC/pages/1914896447/Viewing+and+Managing+Devices#View-and-Modify-Driver-Settings-and-Data) from the **Drivers** tab. Then select the **Commissioning** tab. **Step 2** On the **Commissioning** tab read the **Device Commissioned** value. The value should be OFF. - If it is not, select the *Set Uncommissioned* command in the **Commission Commands** drop-down menu and click the :LCDRightArrow: **Send** button. - Check the **Commissioned** value again and ensure that it is now *OFF*. **Step 3** Tap **Refresh **to fetch the current values of the following properties: - Max Opening Current - Max Closing Current - Max Structural Current Set the **Max Closing Current** to 4000mA and click the :LCDRightArrow: **Send** button. ## Set the Closed Position > ℹ️ **Hazard: Moving parts** > ℹ️ > ℹ️ - Keep your hands clear of moving parts. > ℹ️ - Ensure that machinery cannot start unexpectedly. Use lockout procedures if necessary. > ℹ️ - Secure heavy equipment. To set the close position the gate needs to be moved manually, this can be done by either using either DeviceConnect or locally with the SolarNode buttons. If using DeviceConnect skip to **Step 3.** **Step 1** Open the FerIT SolarNode by unscrewing the two fastening screws on either side of the antenna mounting. **Step 2** Hold both the OPEN (2) and CLOSE (1) buttons down until both LEDs turn red (this takes about 5 seconds). If the BladeValve is not moved within 30 seconds (configurable), the buttons are deactivated and you must repeat this step to move the BladeValve. **Step 3** Use the OPEN and CLOSE buttons to continually move the BladeValve towards a closed state. **Step 4** The BladeValve will stop moving when the seal is crushed enough to ensure the motor will torque out. On the **Configure** tab, check the **Overtorqued** alarm status under **Gate Status**. It should have been triggered when the BladeValve is fully closed. **Step 5** Use DeviceConnect to select the command *Clear Overtorque* in the **Commission Commands** drop-down menu and click the :smRight: **Send** button. **Step 6 ** On the **Commission** tab, send ***Set Close Limit*** command from the **Commands **drop-down and click the :smRight: **Send** button. Then refresh and check the *Encoder Count *which should be 1000000000. **Step 7** Change the **Max Closing Current** back to *5000mA* and click the :smRight: **Send** button. ## Set the Open Position > ℹ️ **Hazard: Moving parts** > ℹ️ > ℹ️ - Keep your hands clear of moving parts. > ℹ️ - Ensure that machinery cannot start unexpectedly. Use lockout procedures if necessary. > ℹ️ - Secure heavy equipment. **Step 1** Using DeviceConnect, check that the **Encoder Span** is *200000*.  (If not, set the value as *200000*). **Step 2** Use DeviceConnect to send the command *Set Open Encoder Counts Based on Span* in the **Commission Commands** drop-down menu and click the :smRight: **Send** button. ## Complete Commissioning **Step 1** Use DeviceConnect to send the command *Set Commissioned* in the **Commission Commands** drop-down menu and click the :smRight: **Send** button. **Step 2** Check the **Device Commissioned** field.  This should now read *ON*. **Step 3** On the iMotor driver **Control **tab, use the **Open** or **Close** button once and confirm that the BladeValve can move to the fully open or closed position. Alternatively, set the **Open to %** property to a percentage value (such as 50%), then refresh the **% Open** property to confirm that the value matches after the BladeValve stops moving. **Step 4** Use the **Motor Status** and **Gate Status** options to diagnose any potential problems. If there are none, disconnect from the device (and close the FerIT Solar Node if you have not already done so). ## Low Current Close Configuration The motor is expecting to reach a minimum torque when closing to confirm that the valve is sealed. A **Closed with low torque** alarm is triggered when a position of 0% is indicated without a sufficient current occurring during the close movement. This may occur if: - The valve has failed to seal. - The motor is no longer engaged with the coupling or no longer in place (the motor is turning without moving the valve). Therefore, the motor indicates the valve is closed based on the minimum torque. > ℹ️ **Note** > ℹ️ > ℹ️ You should manually inspect the valve if the **Closed with low torque **alarm is triggered. **Step 1** On the **Commission** tab, Set the **Close Current Threshold** to 1800 click the :smRight: **Send** button. **Step 2** Return to the Drivers tab and perform a soft reset of the device by clicking the **Reset Device** :refreshGreyIcon: button. This will force the FerIT to reboot and save all settings adjustments that have occurred. **Step 3** This alarm can now be monitored via the FarmConnect portal or locally via DeviceConnect by reading **Low Current Closure **in the **Data **tab. The BladeValve is now fully commissioned and configured. ---