“Getting More from HART Communications”

Ron Helson
HART Communication Foundation
Austin, TX

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HART Communication Protocol

The Worldwide Standard for

Smart Instrument Communication
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HART is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation
Things You Probably Know About HART
 Most smart instruments use HART
Communication
 HART smart field devices are used
interchangeably with traditional analog only units
 Hand Held Communicators are often used to perform device
set-up, calibration, commissioning and periodic maintenance
functions
 PC-based instrument management tools can remotely
communicate with HART devices to manage calibration and other
instrument parameters from central locations (instrument shop or
control room)
HART = $ Savings for Installation & Maintenance

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Things You May Not Know About HART
 All HART smart devices generate considerable data of value to
process operations 24/7
 HART provides access to all device data while
the 4-20mA analog signal is being used for
control
 Information about the status (health) of the
field device and quality of the 4-20mA signal
is transmitted with every message
 The Primary Variable is transmitted as a 4-20mA signal and
also as digital value
 Many devices have other process variables (measured or
calculated) in addition to the Primary Variable
Using HART Data = More Asset VALUE

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Getting More from Your HART Assets
 HART devices can provide much more VALUE!
– In most installations, communication with HART devices is
occasional or infrequent at best
– Communication is typically through hand held
communicators for initial commissioning and periodic
maintenance
– This “part-time” communication provides real savings, but
uses only a small portion of the capability available in HART
devices
 Continuous communication allows YOU to get the full
value from YOUR HART assets

Continuous Communication = More VALUE

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What You should know About
HART Device Data
 35-40 data items Standard in every HART device
– Device Status & Diagnostic Alerts
– Process Variables & Units
– Loop Current & % Range
– Basic Configuration Parameters
» Upper & Lower Range Values
» Loop Test
» Force Loop Current to specific value
– Manufacturer & Device Tag
 Standard commands for easy access

Let’s look at the Easy-to-Use Data Items

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HART Device Data
 Data in HART devices is
Valuable to more than
just the Instrument Dept
 Data includes:
– Process Variables
– Device Status Alerts
– Device Information
– Basic Calibration Information

All Data is easily available

to Your Plant Systems!

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Digital Process Variable Data
 Many HART devices are multi-variable
and support more than one process
measurement or calculated value
– Many Pressure & Temperature devices
– Most Flow, Level & Analytical devices
– All Valve Positioners / Controllers
 All Process Variable data includes:
– IEEE Floating Point Value
– Standard Engineering Units Code
– Process Data Status
 Primary Variable is continuously
transmitted on the 4-20mA loop
 HART gives You access to All Process
Variables in the device

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Typical HART Process Variable Data

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Status & Diagnostics
 HART smart field devices continuously
self-assess and monitor their performance
 Device status information returned with
every message
 Includes quality of 4-20mA signal and
process variable data
 Using HART data increases control
system integrity
– Get early warning of device problems
– Automatically track and detect changes
in Range or Engineering Units
– Validate PV and Loop Current values at control
system against those read from the device

Now let’s look at how to Use this Data

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 Getting HART in Plant Systems
 Most control system suppliers offer
MMI
Engineering
some type of HART interface
Maintenance solution today
– Capability varies
H – Several have HART-capable I/O
A
R
– Others working to improve
T
Controller
 Third party interfaces
D – Multiplexers - Provides path for HART data
A
to OPC Servers and PC-based configuration
I/O T and diagnostic applications
A – Gateways to plant networks - TCP/IP
Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, etc
– Loop Monitors - convert HART device data
into 4-20mA signals, contact closures or
fault alarms

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 Getting HART on Plant Networks
 OPC Server provides easy
access to HART device data
anywhere on plant network
 Allows several applications to
access data in a HART device HART SERVER
TOOL
at the same time
 Provides popular MMI and
Trending packages with access
to data in HART devices
 Connect to one or thousands
of devices using common
HART I/O systems & interfaces
HART Device Data on Your Desktop
Process Variables, Range Values, Device Status 12
 Using HART in Control Systems
 Continuously Monitor Device
Status & Diagnostics
– Device Malfunction
– Loop Current Fixed
– Device Needs Maintenance
 Validate data between Device &
System
– Read Loop Current, PV and Range values from
device
– Validate with system values
– Track changes in Upper/Lower Range values (20mA & 4mA points)
 Use capability of Multi-Variable devices
– Access 2nd, 3rd & 4th Process Variables for operator display, trending, or
control functions
– Get value from additional measurements, calculated values (totalizers),
actual valve position, etc.

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 Adding HART to Control Systems
 Some control systems have direct interface
and support the use of HART process &
MMI
diagnostic data through-out
Engineering
Maintenance
 Third party products support use with non-
HART systems
H  Multiplexer - Parallel with system I/O
A
R
– Several manufacturers
T – Some integrally packaged with FTA
Controller D – Data access may be limited if one HART
A
channel serves multiple devices
T
A
 Gateways - HART to Modbus, HART to
I/O Profibus and more to come...
HART DATA
 Tri-Loop - Converts secondary process
variables into 4-20mA signals
 SPA - Converts secondary variables and
device status alerts into contact closures

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 MultiVariable Interface for
non-HART Systems
FV-Differential Pressure
TV-Static Pressure
SV-Temperature
PV-Compensated Flow
4-20mA Signals

Tri-Loop takes digital process variable

values from HART and produces 4-20mA
HART Burst Mode signal for each secondary variable
Command #3

One Wire from Field to Control Room

Multiple Analog Signals to Control System
HART MultiVariable Transmitter
With process variables for Compensated Flow,
Differential Pressure,Static Pressure, and Temperature 15
 Critical Loop Interface for
non-HART Systems
SPA gets process variable and device status data via
HART and generates additional 4-20mA signal and/or
contact closures for High/Low Alarm or Instrument Fault

4-20mA Proportional to PV

HART HART Instrument Fault Alarm

Multivariable
Device Second Variable (SV) High/Low Alarm

Third Variable (TV) High/Low Alarm

Fourth Variable (FV) High/Low Alarm

4-20mA Proportional to SV, TV, or FV

One Wire from Field to Control Room

Multiple Analog Signals and Alarm Contacts in the Control System 16
HART Master (Host) Capabilities
 Master implementation rules are more flexible than field device
rules
 Capabilities vary based on the application
– Example: Field Calibrator does not provide same functionality as
DCS
 Simple HART features not supported in all Masters
 HART Master Classifications

Class Description
0 Host does not meet the minimum requirements of Conformance Class 1
1 The host can utilize cyclical process data from any field device
2 The host can supply the user with basic identification and configuration data
from any field device
3 The host can perform basic configuration for any field device - Minimum
level for classification as “Generic Host”
4 The host provides basic commissioning and calibration support for any device
5 The host can access all data items and device specific functions for any device 17
Other Things You Should Know
 HART is Safe, Secure, and Available
– Tested and Accepted global standard
– Supported by all major instrumentation manufacturers
 Saves Time and Money
– Install and commission devices in fraction of the time
– Enhanced communications and diagnostics reduce maintenance & downtime
– Low or no additional cost by many suppliers
 Improves Plant Operation and Product Quality
– Additional process variables and performance indicators
– Continuous device status for early detection of warnings and errors
– Digital capability ensures easy integration with plant networks
 Protects Your Asset Investments
– Compatible with existing instrumentation systems, equipment and people
– Allows benefits to be achieved incrementally
– No need to replace entire system

HART = High VALUE + No RISK

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Summary
 You probably have HART devices in your plant
today
 Now you know more about the valuable data
they can provide
 Its easy to get the additional data and VALUE
from Your HART devices - Risk Free!
 HART is the lowest cost solution for improving
Plant Performance and supporting Asset
Management initiatives

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What to Do?
 Identify your HART devices
 Provide HART capability training for your staff
 Talk with your systems supplier about access to
your HART data and providing you with tools to
better use the capability in your HART devices
 Use your assets to their fullest… You
probably are using only a small part of HART-
ability

Find Out More!

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Support for HART Technology

HART
®

COMMUNICATION FOUNDATION

 Provides Worldwide Support for Application of the HART

Protocol Technology
 Technology Owner and Standards Setting Body for the
HART Protocol
 Independent Non-Profit Organization
 Funded by Membership and Training/Support service fees
 Any Company interested in Use of the HART Protocol should be
a member

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Foundation Services
 Manage and control the HART Protocol
Specifications
 Enhance the HART Technology as
necessary to support industry needs for
Smart Instrumentation
 Provide Training Workshops, Newsletters,
Web Site and other Services to Educate
Industry on use of the HART Protocol
 Manage Library of all Registered Device
Descriptions

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The Bottom Line...

Most Users and Suppliers do not use

the full value of HART
Communication

Get More from HART Communications!

The HCF is here to help YOU!

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Contact Information

HART Communication Foundation

9390 Research Blvd., Suite I-350
Austin, Texas 78759 USA
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Tel: +512 794-0369

Fax: +512 794-3904
e-mail: hcfadmin@hartcomm.org
www.hartcomm.org

Thank You for Your Attention!

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