Introduction; Overview - GE Masoneilan VECTOR V1100 Instruction Manual

Introduction

Overview

The VECTOR V1100 enables new and existing wired HART field devices to communicate with
host applications by means of wireless HART technology. The VECTOR V1100 is permanently
installed by attaching it directly into an available spare port of a HART field device using a short,
right angle elbow conduit connector. The VECTOR V1100 can be inserted anywhere on the loop
using a junction box or T-fitting. A wired HART field device retrofitted with an VECTOR V1100
communicates its PV over the existing wire and simultaneously communicates the PV, SV, TV
and QV as well as diagnostic and alarm data over the wireless HART network to process control,
asset management and other automation and engineering applications. The VECTOR V1100
power configuration options are either existing loop power (scavenging) or local/direct power.
The VECTOR V1100, when loop powered, saves on long term cost of battery maintenance,
replacement and disposal programs. The VECTOR V1100 Local/Direct power option can be used
when the field device is powered either by a DC power supply or an external battery/solar
system. In the case of external battery power, the VECTOR V1100 provides battery power
management by cycling the field device power and taking periodic readings.
Typical use cases:
Upgrade legacy wired HART or analog only field devices with wireless HART
communication capability to communicate the PV and other device data and diagnostic
information to the gateway and ultimately the host application.
Access HART device diagnostic information in HART-enabled devices in order to lower
maintenance cost and improve plant operations.
Low cost wireless access to stranded monitoring and control data from improved
Connect up to eight HART devices using only one VECTOR V1100, making wireless HART
more cost effective.
Remote I/O applications of hard to reach locations.
Asset management
Condition monitoring
Device diagnostics
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