(HM-BLE) User Manual Introduction The Bluetooth HART Modem (HM-BLE) provides the physical connection required for Apple iOS devices (iPAD, iPhone) to communicate with wired HART devices/networks. As such iPADs and iPhones using iOS operating system can communicate with wired HART devices/networks via wireless Bluetooth technology.
Step 1) Turn on the Bluetooth Modem ..................3 Step 2) Turn on the Bluetooth Modem ..................3 Multiple HM-BLE Modem ......................3 Step 3) Connect the leads of the Bluetooth HART Modem to a HART device/network ... 3 Step 4) Power your HART device/network ................3 Recharging the Modem ........................
Step 4) Power your HART device/network No external power sources are required for the HART Modem (HM-BLE) as it is powered from its internal rechargeable Li-ion battery. As shown in Figures 1a, 1b and 1c (above) the HART device should be powered as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Loop current is within HART limits 4. If multi drop configuration, all transmitters in loop have unique addresses 5. HM-BLE connections are across loop resistor or across transmitter terminals (see step 3) 6. HM-BLE Battery is charged 7. Modem power switch is on and “Power” LED is illuminated 8.
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1. You are within radio range of the master transmitter, for Class 1 devices = 83 meters unobstructed, for Class 2 devices = 10 meters unobstructed. HM-BLE is a Class 1 Bluetooth device, check what class your iPAD / iPhone is. For 83m both devices must be Class 1 2.
HM-BLE User Manual Warranty The HM-BLE is warranted for 1 year for materials and workmanship. Contact HART Expert Ltd (UK) or ProComSol Ltd (USA) if having trouble. In the unlikely event that you will need to return a modem for a repair/replacement, an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number from HART Expert or ProComSol is required before returning the item.
HM-BLE User Manual Specifications: Enclosure & Cables Material High strength ABS Plastic Dimensions 50mm x 70mm x 20mm Total Unit Weight 170 g HART Cable Length 1.2 m HART Cable Connectors Mini-Grabber HART Interface Capacitive coupling Output 600 mVpp Leakage <...
HM-BLE User Manual Contact Information Supplied by HART Expert Ltd www.hart-expert.co.uk Designed and Produced by ProComSol Ltd www.procomsol.com HART Expert Ltd ProComSol Ltd 14 St. Patricks Court Process Communications Solutions Brockworth 13000 Athens Ave. Gloucestershire Suite 104G GL3 4NT Lakewood, OH 44107 Phone: +44 (0)7966 233639 Phone: 216.221.1550...
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