GW HART USB MODEM installation

Using the GW HART USB MODEM test utility

and PACTware

Quick Reference Guide

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Pos. Qty. Order-No. Type-Description Description

1 1 1003824 GW HART USB MODEM USB HART modem
2 1 HART device
3 1 Windows® PC

1 Overview
This document provides guidance to connect, install and communicate to a HART device using the GW HART USB
MODEM.
This document assumes the user understands basic electrical concepts included 4-20 mA signals, control wiring, HART
communication, etc.

2 Download and installation

Download the latest drivers from http://www.phoenixcontact.net/qr/1003824/softw. Unzip the folder and run the Setup
utility following the onscreen instructions. The Setup utility installs the USB driver, the DTM files, and a GW HART USB
MODEM test utility tool.

3 Connecting the GW USB HART MODEM

Insert the USB connector into an open USB Type A port on the PC after the USB driver has been installed. Carefully
connect the mini-hook test leads to the HART device. Most HART devices have test loop connectors for this purpose.
Position the test leads so they cannot touch and cause a short circuit.

Make sure you always use the latest documentation.

It can be downloaded at: www.phoenixcontact.net/products
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A minimum of 230 Ω loop resistance is necessary for the HART signal to be read. Power supplies use capacitors to
maintain a constant voltage and these capacitors will filter out the HART signal if the loop resistance is too low. It is best to
connect the GW USB HART MODEM directly across the HART device or across an external 250 Ω resistor.

Figure 1: Connection diagram

4 GW HART USB MODEM test utility

The GW HART USB MODEM test utility provides a convenient way to verify the communication between the GW HART
USB MODEM and the HART device.
Open the GW HART USB MODEM test utility by accessing the shortcut in the start menu or navigate to the utility in the
C:\Program Files (x86)\Phoenix Contact\GW HART USB MODEM Driver 64bit\bin directory.
If the error message shown in Figure 2: No GW HART USB MODEM appears, the GW HART USB MODEM is not
recognized. Verify the GW HART USB MODEM is properly installed in the USB port or try another USB port on the PC.

Figure 2: No GW HART USB MODEM

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When the GW HART USB test program recognizes the GW HART USB MODEM, the screen below will appear. Select the
appropriate GW HART USB MODEM device from the Device drop down menu (listed by serial number). Pressing the scan
now button to scan for attached HART devices from address 0 to 15. When the HART device is found, the HART address,
Manufacturer and TAG is listed as displayed in Figure 3: GW HART USB Test program.

Figure 3: GW HART USB Test program

If the HART device is not displayed after a scan, verify that the wiring is correct, and the GW HART USB MODEM is
connected across the external 250 Ω resistor or the HART device. Alternatively, the HART address may be set to greater
than 15 and will not appear during a scan.

5 PACTware
PACTware is a software package that provides an interface to configure field bus devices using communication DTM files.
PACTware may be downloaded from https://pactware.com.
Ensure the communication DTM is installed for the corresponding HART device. Open PACTware and right click on HOST
PC and select Add device.

Figure 4: Add device

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Select the GW HART USB MODEM from the Device for window and click the OK button.

Figure 5: Device for window

Connect to the GW HART USB MODEM by clicking the Connect icon.

Figure 6: Connect

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Right click on the GW HART USB MODEM in the Project window and select Topology Scan.

Figure 7: Open Topology Scan

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The Topology Scan window will appear. Click the arrow button to begin scanning for HART devices. The GW HART USB
MODEM will scan for HART devices address between 0 and 63.

Figure 8: Initiate Topology Scan

When the scan is complete, the Topology Scan will suggest the DTM that best represents the discovered HART device.
Select the corresponding DTM and click Apply and Close.

Figure 9: Topology Scan result

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In the Project tree, click on the newly added HART device and click the connect button. Double click on the HART device
and the DTM will open. Configure the appropriate settings using the Menu/Variable window. The configuration options are
dependent on the device manufacturer.

Figure 10: Online parameterization

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