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Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Quick Start Guide .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Step 1: Turn on the HART Communicator ..................................................................................................................... 4
Connect the Bluetooth HART Modem to the HART device/network ............................................................... 4
Turn on the Bluetooth HART Modem (BT-BAT-ER) to your PC ......................................................................... 5
Step 4: Discovering connected HART Device(s) ............................................................................................................ 6
For wired (4-20mA) HART devices connected via the Bluetooth HART Modem .............................................. 6
For HART-IP or WirelessHART devices .............................................................................................................. 7
For HART Server ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Step 5: Reviewing / configuring HART devices ............................................................................................................. 8
Step 6: Modifying the HART Device's Configuration ..................................................................................................... 8
Step 7: Performing Maintenance and Testing the HART Device .................................................................................. 9
Step 8: Exit .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Acronyms and Definitions ................................................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Conventions Used in This Manual ....................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Document Organization ...................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Getting Help ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
2 OVERVIEW OF HART COMMUNICATOR (HARTCOM-W2) ......................................................................................... 12
3 USING HART Communicator HARTCOM-W2 ............................................................................................................. 13
3.1.1 Recharging the HART Communicator ............................................................................................................ 13
3.1.2 Recharging the Bluetooth HART Modem ....................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Starting the HART Communicator HARTCOM-W2 .............................................................................................. 14
4/2/2018
HART Communicator
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(HARTCOM-W2)
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2 OVERVIEW OF HART COMMUNICATOR (HARTCOM-W2) ..................12 3 USING HART Communicator HARTCOM-W2 ......................13 3.1 Charging the HART Communicator HARTCOM-W2 and the Bluetooth HART Modem ........13 3.1.1 Recharging the HART Communicator ......................13 3.1.2 Recharging the Bluetooth HART Modem ....................... 13 3.2 Starting the HART Communicator HARTCOM-W2 ....................
  • Page 2 3.3 Connecting to HART devices ..........................14 3.3.1 For wired HART devices (skip this step for HART-IP and WirelessHART devices) .......... 14 3.4 Open the HART Communicator software “DevCom2000” ................... 15 3.5: Discovering connected HART Device(s) ....................... 16 3.6 DevCom2000 Explorer Window ..........................18 3.7 Getting Familiarised with DevCom2000 Explorer ....................
  • Page 3 Problem: Active Windows not shown in Windows drop down list ................ 70 Problem: When using HART Server for WirelessHART the device selection screen doesn’t appear ..... 70 Appendix B ..................................71 Contact Information for HART Expert Ltd ........................71 Contact Information for ProComSol Ltd ........................71 4/2/2018...

  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Quick Start Guide The following steps will allow you to quickly begin using your HART Communicator (HARTCOM-W2). This quick start guide is for experienced HART users, full instructions are provided later in this manual for non-experienced users.

  • Page 5: B) Turn On The Bluetooth Hart Modem (Bt-Bat-Er) To Your Pc

    Step 3: Open the HART Communicator software “DevCom2000” On the HART Communicator Windows Tablet touchscreen, single tap on the HART Communicator Icon “DevCom2000” as pictured below. Windows will then ask you if you want to allow this program to run, say yes.

  • Page 6: Step 4: Discovering Connected Hart Device(S)

    Step5). If you have previously told it to connect to HART-IP / WirelessHART devices, or if you want to check for devices other than address 0, you will need to change the option within the HART Communicator software (DevCom2000). Go to “Options → Basic” and make sure “Use TCP/IP…” checkbox isn’t selected, see screenshot below.

  • Page 7: B) For Hart-Ip Or Wirelesshart Devices

    Press “Save” and then “OK”. c) For HART Server If you are using HART Server, from the HART Communicator software (DevCom2000) menu select “Options → Basic” and tick the option “Use HART Server with….”, see screenshot below, press OK. You must then restart the DevCom2000 software for the change to be effective.

  • Page 8: Step 5: Reviewing / Configuring Hart Devices

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step 5: Reviewing / configuring HART devices You are now able to browse/configure/audit/etc the discovered HART device(s) as detailed in this user manual. In summary, DevCom2000 will open the “Explorer” window when it discovers a connected HART device, see the screenshot below.

  • Page 9: Step 7: Performing Maintenance And Testing The Hart Device

    Windows 10 in the normal way. This is the end of the quick start guide, the rest of this manual describes in detail the use of the HART Communicator Software and Bluetooth HART Modem. If you have any questions please do contact HART Expert Ltd, advice and support is free.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual 1 INTRODUCTION This HART Communicator Windows Tablet (HARTCOM-W2) allows access to and management of HART devices. This manual provides the information about the Hardware setup, communication with HART devices, and functions of our HART Communicator software (DevCom2000).

  • Page 11: Getting Help

    (DevCom2000) application and its functionalities 1.4 Getting Help If you need help or encounter problems when using the HART Communicator or this guide, please contact HART Expert Ltd. See Appendix B for contact information. Please provide the following information. Create a text description of the problem. If possible, provide the text in event sequence, which will enable the duplication of the problem.

  • Page 12: Overview Of Hart Communicator (Hartcom-W2)

    HART DD’s. HART Communicator (HARTCOM-W2) accesses and presents field device data based solely on its DD. No other files, information or custom drivers are required to view and modify field device parameters. Using the device’s DD, HART Communicator (HARTCOM-W2) can perform various tests to verify the proper operation of the HART device.

  • Page 13: Using Hart Communicator Hartcom-W2

    3.1.1 Recharging the HART Communicator The HART Communicator Windows Tablet can be recharged at any time, whilst turned on or turned off. If turned off the charging progress is indicated by the Windows Operating system in the bottom right hand corner of the display.

  • Page 14: Starting The Hart Communicator Hartcom-W2

    6) Do not leave lithium batteries fully discharged for long periods of time (weeks/months). If they are fully discharged they should be recharged as soon as possible. 3.2 Starting the HART Communicator HARTCOM-W2 Press and hold for 4 seconds the power button (top left corner of the tablet).

  • Page 15: Open The Hart Communicator Software "Devcom2000

    3.4 Open the HART Communicator software “DevCom2000” On the HART Communicator Windows Tablet touchscreen, single tap on the HART Communicator Icon “DevCom2000” as pictured below. Windows will then ask you if you want to allow this program to run, say yes.

  • Page 16: Discovering Connected Hart Device(S)

    Step5). If you have previously told it to connect to HART-IP / WirelessHART devices, or if you want to check for devices other than address 0, you will need to change the option within the HART Communicator software (DevCom2000). Go to “Options → Basic” and make sure “Use TCP/IP…” checkbox isn’t selected, see screenshot below.
  • Page 17 Press “Save” and then “OK”. c) For HART Server If you are using HART Server, from the HART Communicator software (DevCom2000) menu select “Options → Basic” and tick the option “Use HART Server with….”, see screenshot below, press OK. You must then restart the DevCom2000 software for the change to be effective.

  • Page 18: Devcom2000 Explorer Window

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual 3.6 DevCom2000 Explorer Window When DevCom2000 is connected to a HART device the browser window appears with online (i.e. root menu) selected, as shown below. The left pane of the window shows the menu structure and the right pane of the window displays corresponding parameters of the menu selected.

  • Page 19: Using The Toolbar

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Menu Explanation Example of an available The Enhanced Menu offers enhanced device menus. Some devices do not Enhanced Menu have enhanced menus, this is controlled by the device manufacturer and is specified in the devices DD file. If a device does not have an enhanced menu, this menu will only say “Enhanced View Below (if available)”.

  • Page 20: Familiarising With Icons

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual View → Device Condition View more status on Device and Communication (Command 48 status) View → Communication log View Communication log View → Event-Status log View Event log DTM → Launch FDT Frame Launch FDT Frame (Future) 3.7.3 Familiarising with Icons DevCom2000 application uses different icons to represent different elements of the application.

  • Page 21: Functions And Basic Operations

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual 4 FUNCTIONS AND BASIC OPERATIONS 4.1 Overview DevCom2000 allows the user to monitor and configure HART devices. Each device is associated with the DD when the device information is present. A DD may contain any of the following parameters/elements: Variable A variable is defined as the data contained in the device (e.g.

  • Page 22: Configuring Device Information

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Ensure that the application is running and communications have been established: The left pane of the window shows the menu structure and the right pane of the window displays corresponding parameters of the menu selected. The menus that are displayed are defined in the DD file of the particular device.

  • Page 23: Variable

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual The following table describes the details about the device configuration: Step Action Follow the steps in section “6.2 Viewing device configuration” to view the device parameter(s) you want to change, e.g. There are three types of variables: dynamic, read/write and read only. The parameters that are grayed out indicate that these are dynamic variables (variables that get updated online by the device) or read only variables.
  • Page 24 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Double-click the variable to edit it. The following dialog box appears on the screen: Make the changes to the parameter value, as required. Click Set to accept the changed value. The change gets reflected as shown: Click on the Send icon to commit the changes to the device.

  • Page 25: Edit Display

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action When the value is no longer yellow, the variable has been changed in the device. The Send and Cancel Icon will now be grey as well. This indicates that there are no new changes to be sent to the device.
  • Page 26 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Double click the parameter you wish to edit. The following dialog box appears on the screen: Double click the parameter you wish to edit. The following dialog box appears on the screen: Make the change to the value, as required. Click Set to accept the changes.

  • Page 27: Executing Methods Or Standard Operating Procedures

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Click on the Send icon to commit the changes to the device. After being sent the change is reflected in the device info. 4.3.4 Executing Methods or Standard Operating Procedures Methods are defined in the DD file for the device that DevCom2000 is connected to. You can select the Method and execute it for calibrating the device, trouble shooting, etc.

  • Page 28: Calibrating Hart Field Devices

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Click Set to open the Method dialog box (below is an example of a Method dialog box): Click either: • OK to move to the next dialog in the Method sequence. • Abort to cancel the Method execution. •...

  • Page 29: Viewing The Communication Log

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Ensure that the application is running and communications have been established: Select View → Device Condition from the main window or choose the status icon from the toolbar. Following window is displayed: The Device Status tab option shows the status of the device and the communication network. The individual status is indicated by green and red LEDs.

  • Page 30: Viewing The Event-Status Log

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual If no data appears in the Communication Log, this may be due to an anti-virus program. Close the Log window and re-launch. To view the communication log, perform the following steps: Step Action Ensure that the application is running and communications have been established Select View →...

  • Page 31: Saving Device Configuration To Disk

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual To view the Event-Status Log, perform the following steps: Step Action Ensure that the application is running and communications have been established: Select View → Event-Status Log from the main window or choose the Event-Status log icon from the toolbar.
  • Page 32 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Ensure that the application is running and communications have been established: Select Device → Document Device from the main window. The Document Device Dialog Box is displayed: The default directory is based on Windows User Accounts. The default file name is Tag Device ID. The directory and filename can be changed by the user.

  • Page 33: Download Configuration To Device

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action If the filename has already been used, the following Dialog Box is displayed when Save Device Config is pressed: • Append: Adds the number shown to the end of the file name • Overwrite: Deletes and writes over the existing file •...

  • Page 34: Customizing Pdf File Output

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Select Device → Download from the main window. The Download Dialog Box is displayed: The available configurations are displayed. You can sort on each column by clicking it. To get details about a configuration, select the desired configuration and double click it. The details will be displayed below.
  • Page 35 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Press the “PDF Setup” button on Document Device Dialog Box: The PDF Setup Dialog box is displayed: Enter data as needed and press OK. The data is saved for future configuration saves. 4/2/2018 Designed and Produced under Page 35 of 71 ISO 9001:2008 Certification...

  • Page 36: License File Transfers

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Below is a sample PDF file. 4.11 License File Transfers The license file can be transferred easily to other computers. The process is a “Check-In/Check-Out” process. When a license is on the computer, it is considered “Checked-Out”. When the license is on the license server, it is considered “Checked-In”.

  • Page 37: Options Menu

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual 4.12 Options Menu 4.12.1 Options → Basic 4.12.1.1 Changing the COM port The Basic menu is used to set the COM port to the correct one that the device is connected to. To change the COM port, perform the following steps: Step Action Ensure that the application is running.
  • Page 38 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action To change serial ports, Click on the drop down box: Once the desired COM port is selected click OK to save the changed settings. Click Yes if you want to save the changes. Clicking No will not save the changes. Select New Device from the Main screen to connect using the new COM port.
  • Page 39 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Select Options → Basic from the main window. The Options Dialog Box is displayed with the Basic tab selected: Click “Use TCP/IP with WirelessHART Gateway” The Serial Port option will now be grayed out. Un-checking will make Serial Port selectable again. Enter the IP Address of the WirelessHART Gateway in the IP Address Field.
  • Page 40 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action For more advanced settings related to HART-IP, click the “Advanced” button. The following dialog box appears: Communicating to a WirelessHART Gateway via its URL: Gateway URL Enter a URL text address in the URL field and click the “Resolve” button to convert it into an IP Address.
  • Page 41 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Ensure that the application is running. Select Options → Basic from the main window. The Options Dialog Box is displayed with the Basic tab selected: 4/2/2018 Designed and Produced under Page 41 of 71 ISO 9001:2008 Certification...

  • Page 42: Options → Search

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Click “Use HART server with WirelessHART Gateway or HART Multiplexer” The Serial Port option will now be grayed out. Un-checking will make Serial Port selectable again. Click OK to save the changed settings. Click Yes if you want to save the changes. Clicking No will not save the changes. Restart DevCom2000 for the changes to take place.
  • Page 43 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Ensure that the application is running. Select Options → Search from the main window. The Options Dialog Box is displayed with the Search By tab selected: 4/2/2018 Designed and Produced under Page 43 of 71 ISO 9001:2008 Certification...
  • Page 44 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Select one of options for Poll address: • “use poll address 0 only” only searches at poll address 0 before not finding a device. This is the default setting. • “find first poll address” searches poll addresses until it finds the first device it comes across. •...
  • Page 45 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Ensure that the application is running. Select Options → Search from the main window. The Options Dialog Box is displayed with the Search By tab selected: Select “Short Tag” from the Search By drop down box. The poll address options will now be grayed out.

  • Page 46: Options → Advanced

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Click OK to save the changed settings. Click Yes if you want to save the changes. Clicking No will not save the changes. Reconnect to a new device. 4.12.4 Options → Advanced 4.12.4.1 HART Master The Advanced menu is used to change DevCom2000 settings.
  • Page 47 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Select Options → Advanced from the main window. The Options Dialog Box is displayed with the Advanced tab selected: Under the section “HART Master” select either “Primary” or “Secondary”. Click OK to save the changed settings. Click Yes if you want to save the changes.
  • Page 48 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Ensure that the application is running. Select Options → Advanced from the main window. The Options Dialog Box is displayed with the Advanced tab selected: Click the “Select Language” drop down to select a different language. Select a language to translate the DD into.
  • Page 49 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Click Yes if you want to save the changes. Clicking no will not save the changes. Restart DevCom2000 for the changes to take place. If the language is supported the DD will be translated. If not, the DD with default to English. 4.12.4.3 DD Startup During normal startup of DevCom2000, the device is found and then the DD is loaded.
  • Page 50 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Select Options → Advanced from the main window. The Options Dialog Box is displayed with the Advanced tab selected: Click either “Device DD” or “Generic DD” depending on which DD is to be loaded when connecting to a device.
  • Page 51 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual 4.12.4.4 Default Settings The “Default” button on the Advanced tab Options resets all the advanced options to their default settings. To return the settings to their default settings perform the following steps: Step Action Ensure that the application is running. Select Options →...

  • Page 52: Trending

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action If the restore was successful the following dialog box will be shown: Click OK to save the changed settings. Click Yes if you want to save the changes. Clicking no will not save the changes. Restart DevCom2000 for the changes to take place.

  • Page 53: View Current Trend

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Select Trending → Define Trend from the main window. The Define Trend Dialog Box is displayed: Select the information for the log file: • Select Parameter(s) – Select up to four parameters to log at a time. Press the CNTRL key to select multiple parameters.
  • Page 54 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Ensure that the application is running and is connected to a device. Ensure that a trend is in progress. The “Trend Activity” light at the bottom of the screen is on if a trend is in progress. If not then the light will be off. Select Trending →...
  • Page 55 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual The DevCom2000 Trend dialog opens up. The user can manipulate the graph as desired. “Tracking” is the term used to describe how the graph control follows the data, changing the axis in real time so that all of the data is shown. Below are the specific parts of the graph: Tool Bar: There are multiple things that the user can do with the graph.

  • Page 56: View Past Trends

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Properties: The “Properties” button - - brings up the “Properties” dialog box which gives the user the ability to customize the graph as desired. Below is an example of one of the “Properties” tabs: Copy To Clipboard: The “Copy To Clipboard” button - - copies the graph to the clipboard to allow the graph to be pasted into documents like a report.
  • Page 57 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Ensure that the application is running, you do not have to be connected to a device to use View Past Trends. Select Trending → View Past Trends from the main window. The Select Trend To Graph dialog will open. This dialog box is very similar to the “Download/View”...
  • Page 58 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual The DevCom2000 Trend dialog opens up when “Trend” is selected. The user can manipulate the graph as desired. “Tracking” is the term used to describe how the graph control follows the data, changing the axis in real time so that all of the data is shown. Below are the specific parts of the graph: Tool Bar: There are multiple things that the user can do with the graph.

  • Page 59: Stop Current Trend

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Properties: The “Properties” button - - brings up the “Properties” dialog box which gives the user the ability to customize the graph as desired. Below is an example of one of the “Properties” tabs: Copy To Clipboard: The “Copy To Clipboard” button - - copies the graph to the clipboard to allow the graph to be pasted into documents like a report.

  • Page 60: Dd Functions

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Ensure that the application is running and is connected to a device. Ensure that a trend is in progress. The “Trend Activity” light at the bottom of the screen is on if a trend is in progress. If not then the light will be off. Select Trending →...

  • Page 61: Updating A Dd Label

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Ensure that the application is running, you do not have to be connected to a device to use Add DD. Select DD → Add DD from the main window. The Add DD dialog will open. Click “Browse”...
  • Page 62 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual The manufacturer ID of Fisher Controls is 000013. Device IDs 0002, 0004, and 0007 all do not have a label. This is when updating a DD label is useful. To update the label perform the following steps: Step Action Ensure that the application is running, you do not have to be connected to a device to use Add DD.

  • Page 63: Hart-Ip Communication

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action The “DD Info” section will be populated. Confirm that it is the correct DD. Below is an example of 0000c2/0021/0201.fm6: Input a “Label” for the DD if necessary. Click “Update Label” to update the label. Below is the new “Available DDs”...
  • Page 64 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Click on “New Device” icon to start the connection process. The following screen will appear. Click on “Quick Scan” to provide a simple list of all the devices on the WirelessHART network. Below is a sample screen: 4/2/2018 Designed and Produced under Page 64 of 71...
  • Page 65 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action Click on “Detailed Scan” to display all the devices as a hierarchy. This will show what transmitters are connected to each WirelessHART adapter. Note that this listing takes significantly longer to generate than the Quick Scan. Below is a sample screen. For both types of list displays, the following icons are used: HART-IP Icons = Gateway...
  • Page 66 HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Step Action To switch to a different device on the WirelessHART network: Select Window on the MENU bar, then click on HART-IP Device Selection to bring up the Device Menu Tree again. 4/2/2018 Designed and Produced under Page 66 of 71 ISO 9001:2008 Certification...

  • Page 67: Specifications (Hartcom-W2 Software)

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Specifications (HARTCOM-W2 Software): ® HART Modem Not required if using HART-IP or WirelessHART . HARTCOM-W2 is supplied with a USB HART Modem (HM-USB-ISO). However, it can be used with USB HART Modems or Bluetooth HART Modems from any manufacturer. Device Descriptions (DD’s) DD Library Includes HART Communication Foundation’s latest release...

  • Page 68: Specifications (Bluetooth Hart Modem Hm-Bt-Bat-Er)

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Specifications (Bluetooth HART Modem HM-BT-BAT-ER): 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...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting Guide

    Problem: Will not communicate Hardware Check: Verify the following 1. COM port number set in the HART Communicator application is the HM-BT-BAT-ER COM port number noted in Step 5 2. Loop power supply is on 3. Loop resistance is between 250 ohms and 1Kohms 4.

  • Page 70: Problem: Active Windows Not Shown In Windows Drop Down List

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Problem: Active Windows not shown in Windows drop down list Try the following: 1. Select Window->Cascade or Window->Tile. 2. All Windows will now be shown Problem: When using HART Server for WirelessHART the device selection screen doesn’t appear Try the following: 1.

  • Page 71: Designed And Produced Under

    HARTCOM-W2 User Manual Appendix B Contact Information for HART Expert Ltd HART Expert Ltd 14 St. Patricks Court Brockworth Gloucestershire GL3 4NT United Kingdom Telephone: +44(0)7966233639 Email: info@hart-expert.co.uk Web: www.hart-expert.co.uk Contact Information for ProComSol Ltd ProComSol, Ltd Process Communications Solutions...

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