LUT400 Communications Options
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APPLICATION GUIDE
3. Profibus PA Gateway
Access to Process Variable: Yes
Access to Secondary Variable: Yes
Access to variables from HART commands: No
Access to status information: Yes
Full accuracy: Yes
PDM access: Local access via HART modem
PACTware access: Local access via HART modem
Benefits:
Connection onto PA network
Access to PV and status information
Full accuracy
Disadvantages:
Higher cost than 4-20 mA
No remote access via configuration software
Equipment notes: the key piece of equipment
for this application is the T500, a Profibus PA
to HART gateway made by Fieldbus
International AS (Fint). Order directly from
Fint at www.fint.no
.