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5.4 Communication
In addition to local operation, the measuring device can be configured and measured
values can be obtained by means of the HART protocol. Digital communication takes
place using the 4–20 mA current output HART (see Page 28).
The HART protocol allows the transfer of measuring and device data between the HART
master and the field devices for configuration and diagnostics purposes. The HART
master, e.g. a handheld terminal or PC-based operating programs (such as FieldTool),
require device description (DD) files which are used to access all the information in a
HART device.
Information is exclusively transferred using so-called “commands”. There are three
different command groupes:
Universal commands:
All HART device support and use universal commands. The following functionalities are
linked to them:
• Recognizing HART devices
• Reading digital measured values (mass flow, totalizer, etc.)
Common practice commands:
Common practice commands offer functions which are supported and can be executed
by most but not all field devices.
Device-specific commands:
These commands allow access to device-specific functions which are not HART
standard. Such commands access individual field device information, amongst other
things, such as calibration values, creepage settings, etc.
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Note:
Promass 80 has access to all three command classes. On Page 37, you will find a list
with all the supported “Universal Commands” and “Common Practice Commands”.
5.4.1 Operating options
For the complete operation of the measuring device, including device-specific
commands, there are DD files available to the user to provide the following operating
aids and programs:
HART Communicator DXR 375
Selecting device functions with a HART Communicator is a process involving a number
of menu levels and a special HART function matrix. The HART manual in the carrying
case of the HART Communicator contains more detailed information on the device.
FieldTool operating program
FieldTool is a universal service and configuration software package designed for the
PROline measuring devices. Connection is by means of a HART-Modem,
e.g. Commubox FXA 191.
The functionality of FieldTool includes the following:
• Configuration of device functions
• Visualization of measuring values (including data logging)
• Data backup of device parameters
• Advanced device diagnosis
• Measuring-point documentation
You can find more information on FieldTool in the following E+H document:
System Information: SI 031D/06/en “FieldTool”
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