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Safety Precautions The safety precautions explained below aim to ensure safe and correct use of this product in order to prevent injury to you and others, and to prevent property damage. Please heed these cautions and warnings. Please make sure you understand the safety guidelines before reading the rest of this manual.
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CAUTION Do not touch live terminals. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Use this device within the specified operating temperature range (−20 to 50 ºC) and humidity range (5 to 95 % RH). If used outside the above range, this device may malfunction, making communication with connected devices unreliable.
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Contents Introduction ······················································································· 1 Scope of This Manual ······················································································· 1 Notation for Operations in This Manual ································································· 1 Notation Used in This Manual ············································································· 1 Definitions of Terms and Abbreviations ································································· 3 Reference Materials ························································································· 4 Customer Support ···························································································· 4 Chapter 1 Overview ··········································································...
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2.3.7 Saving the Authorization Data ·················································· 18 Connecting the 1SHM with the PC or Tablet ·············································19 2.4.1 USB Connection ··································································· 19 Connecting the field device ·················································· 20 Configure HART host communication settings ·························· 20 2.4.2 Bluetooth Connection ····························································· 20 ...
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4.4.6 Monitoring the Details of HART Communication ··························· 40 Procedure to start monitoring ··············································· 40 Procedure to stop monitoring ················································ 42 4.4.7 Checking the Results of Communication ···································· 42 4.4.8 Saving the Communication Details ············································ 43 Checking Information about the Connected Device ···································43 Checking the Process Variables for the Connected Device ··························44 Chapter 5 Supplying Power to the Field Device ··································...
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8.5.2 Changing the Wireless Setting with the Support Tool ···················· 60 8.5.3 Wi-Fi AP Mode ······································································ 62 8.5.4 Wi-Fi STA Mode ···································································· 62 8.5.5 Switching the Wireless Connection ··········································· 62 How to Use the Communication Waveform Cursor Sets ······························63 Changing the Display Language·····························································66 Disposal ····························································································67 8.8.1 Removing the Batteries ··························································...
Introduction This user’s manual describes the procedures for setup and operation of the Smart HART Modem Model AZ- 1SHM (referred to as the 1SHM below). Carefully read this manual before using and operating the device In addition, please pay attention to the points below.
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Refers to clicking an object, continuing to hold down the left mouse button, and Drag moving the mouse so as to move the object. Refers to releasing the left button mouse button after dragging something to the Drop desired position. Table−3.
Table−5. Definitions of Terms and Abbreviations Notation Meaning 1SHM Smart HART Modem Model AZ-1SHM Highway Addressable Remote Transducer A communication protocol for enabling two-way communication between the host HART system and the field device by superimposing digital signals over 4–20 mA analog signals Device that issues HART commands.
200 Series Model AVP200/201/202 (Remote Type) User’s Manual (Azbil) Customer Support If you have any questions or problems, please contact us at support-shm@azbil.com. Hours are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Japan time from Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays and any special company holidays.
Chapter 1 Overview What Is the 1SHM? The 1SHM is a communication interface that connects a field device and the Windows PC or tablet used to adjust or set up the field device. The 1SHM, through the Support Tool software operating on a Windows PC or tablet, provides simplified diagnostic functions for HART connections, including a communication waveform display, communication details display, and device identification information display for HART communication.
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(a) USB connection to the HART host, power supplied from the DCS, etc. HART Windows PC or tablet 1SHM Power supply from the DCS or other source [HART host] Configuration, calibration and other operations (b) Bluetooth connection to the HART host, power supplied from the DCS, etc. HART Bluetooth 1SHM...
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(2) You can use the 1SHM as the modem for model CFS100 that is used to adjust and set up Azbil field devices. Refer to Chapter 3 Configuration and Calibration of the Field Device Chapter 5 Supplying Power to the Field Device.
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(4) You can use the 1SHM in HART master mode (sending HART commands) for simplified HART connection diagnostics by using the Support Tool. Refer to Chapter 4 Simplified HART Connection Diagnostics. (a) USB connection to the Support Tool to use HART master mode for connection diagnostics, power supplied from the DCS, etc.
Maintenance Update the firmware with the Support Tool. Refer to Chapter 7 Maintenance. Windows PC or tablet 1SHM [Support Tool] Updates firmware Overview of the 1SHM 1.3.1 Appearance CAUTION Operating temperature range (−20 to 50 ºC) Use this device within the specified operating humidity range (5 to 95 % RH). If used outside the above range, this device may malfunction, making the communication with connected devices unreliable.
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Table 1-1. Description of the appearance Field device cable The cable for connecting the field device. Not removable. The device The 1SHM itself USB port USB Type-C port used for a USB cable connection to a Windows PC or tablet Side Back Figure 1-2.
CAUTION Do not allow water or dust to enter this device. Doing so may cause an electric shock. The jacket cannot perfectly protect this device from water or dust. Note • Put the jacket on before use and be careful not to drop this device or subject it to impact. •...
B: HART/SFN DE Comm.: shows the status of communication with the field device Figure 1-6. Table 1-5. Indicator lights up when a signal is sent from the 1SHM. Indicator lights up when a signal is received by the 1SHM. ...
Chapter 2 Preparation Included Items Check that the following items are included with the product. Table 2-1. List of included items Name Quantity 1SHM Field device cable (attached to the 1SHM) Cable with test clip Cable with alligator clip USB Type-C cable AAA batteries (for operation check) Silicone jacket Pouch...
Support Tool • Hardware operating conditions Table 2-2. Hardware requirements Windows PC or tablet, Main unit USB 2.0 or higher USB port Screen size 400 (W) × 700 (H) pixels or larger • Software operating conditions Table 2-3. Software requirements English or Japanese version of Windows 10 (32- or 64-bit) .NET Framework 4.7 or later Windows administrator privileges are required for operation.
Loosen the setscrew on the back of the main unit to remove the back cover. Figure 2-2. Insert AAA batteries. Put the negative terminal on the spring side. Attach the back cover and tighten the setscrew. Note •...
Check the “File name extentions” check box in the “Show/hide” group in the [View] menu in File Explorer. PC/Tablet In the folder you selected in 2.3.4, double-click the unzipped executable file (Azbil.Dfs.HARTModem. SupportTool.exe) to start the Support Tool.
2.3.6 Applying for Authentication The license must be authenticated before you can use the many different functions of the 1SHM. Click the <Authentication Request> button on the [Certification] screen of the Support Tool. Support Tool Figure 2-5. Enter the administrator password. ...
Figure 2-7. Send the authentication application file as an e-mail attachment to our authentication application address (license-shm@azbil.com). Support Tool If your mailer has a function to check the contents of attached files before sending e-mail, you must associate an application with the file extension. In this case, right-click the authentication application file to open the [Properties] menu and click the <Change>...
Click the <Write Authorization Data> button on the [Certification] screen. Support Tool Figure 2-9. >> The [Please select authorization file] dialog box opens. Select the authorization file and click the <Open> button. Support Tool After the authorization file is written, the 1SHM automatically restarts. At this time, the Support Tool automatically shuts down.
This step is not necessary if you use the Support Tool. Start the HART host device and configure the COM port communication settings. Select the USB driver (Azbil HART and SFN DE Serial Port) included with the product. 2.4.2 Bluetooth Connection WARNING This device emits radio waves.
Follow the procedure below. Refer to the listed sections in this manual. (2.3 Preparation must be completed first) ↓ 2.3.3 Connecting the USB Cable ↓ Enable Bluetooth communication* ↓ Remove the USB cable* ↓ Turn on the 1SHM ↓ Set the Bluetooth communication mode ↓...
The [Wireless settings] screen opens. Check the [Enable] check box under “Bluetooth” and click the <OK> button. Support Tool Figure 2-14. Click the <Restart Modem> button on the [Settings] screen. Support Tool Figure 2-15. A restart confirmation dialog box opens. Click the <OK> button. The 1SHM restarts and the changes are applied.
Setting the Bluetooth communication mode Set the Bluetooth communication mode on the 1SHM. If you wish to make a Bluetooth connection while supplying power to the field device, stop supplying power temporarily and set the mode. Bluetooth connection status Connection change button Figure 2-17.
Check that the name of the 1SHM is displayed in the “Other devices” section and that “Connected” is displayed on the [Bluetooth & other devices] pane. PC/Tablet Unpair the 1SHM If the 1SHM is paired with another Windows PC or tablet, unpair it from that PC or tablet. To unpair the devices, follow the procedure for the particular type of device.
Connect the HART host to the 1SHM On the HART host device, specify the connection destination when using Bluetooth communication. In Windows, one COM port for outgoing data and one COM port for incoming data are used for Bluetooth communication.
Chapter 3 Configuration and Calibration of the Field Device Precautions When Using the HART Host CAUTION Before sending a HART signal via the 1SHM, check to make sure that sending a HART signal to the connected system and field devices will not cause any problems. Communication may cause fluctuation in analog values (4–20 mA), leading to unexpected behavior of the equipment.
Chapter 4 Simplified HART Connection Diagnostics Checking the Communication Status The status of communication with the field device can be checked with the LED display on the 1SHM. 1SHM Figure 4-1. Table 4-1. Green indicator lights up when the 1SHM sends a HART or SFN/DE signal to the field device.
Select [Loop Diagnostics (Passive)] from the Support Tool menu. Support Tool Figure 4-3. [Loop Diagnostics (Passive)] screen 4.3.1 Obtaining a Communication Waveform Use the [Waveform Acquisition] tab on the [Loop Diagnostics (Passive)] screen. Specify the sampling period (sampling cycle) for the HART waveform. ...
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Table 4-3. Sampling period Sampling time Default X Axis Max 0.02 ms 81.92 ms 10 ms 0.1 ms 409.6 ms 100 ms 0.5 ms 2048 ms 1000 ms 1.0 ms 4096 ms 4000 ms Click one of the following buttons. Sampling begins. ...
If the field device does not respond to the command that the HART master (HART host) sends, you see a waveform that does not have the response section shown in Figure 4-7. In the case of the chart on the right in Figure 4-7, the scale of the vertical axis of the chart (voltage) would change.
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Figure 4-10. If you have already obtained a communication waveform (see 4.3.1 above), you can see the spectrum analysis result only in the [Spectrum] tab display. The frequencies with the five highest spectrum intensities are displayed below the chart. The maximum display frequency is different depending on the sampling period. Table 4-5.
Figure 4-12. After sampling is completed, the results of spectrum analysis are displayed in a chart. Support Tool 4.3.4 Monitoring the Details of HART Communication You can display the details of the currently sent HART signal in real time with automatic scrolling by clicking the [Protocol Diagnostics] tab on the [Loop Diagnostics (Passive)] screen (protocol display).
Figure 4-14. Description of the communication details display This section gives an example of the communication details display and describes the command request and response. Example: HART command 9 (first line: command, second line: response) 0222 FF05 STX P- 0x82 0xB60D241857 - 009 001 - - 0xF6 0xAC 0055 FF05 ACK P- 0x86 0xB60D241857 - 009 015 0x00 0x40 0x00F6410C3C1F91CEC09B70F800 0x04 Table 4-6.
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Data Description Request data details (command argument) 0xF6 0xF6 = 246: primary variable 0xAC Check byte for HART PDU (HCF_SPEC-081 Figure.5) Table 4-7. Response (example of the second line) Data Description Interval since the last communication (unit: ms) 0055 55 ms FF05 Contains five 0xFF preambles.
4.3.7 Saving the Communication Details You can save the currently displayed information in CSV format by clicking the <Save> button. Up to 10,000 CSV data lines (file size of about 930 KB) can be saved. Support Tool Figure 4-15. What Is HART Master Mode? In HART master mode, the Support Tool serves as the HART master (HART host) and the 1SHM issues HART commands to the connected device.
Open [Settings] in the Support Tool. Support Tool Figure 4-17. Select “Primary” or “Secondary” in the Master Mode drop-down list. >> Changes are applied without restarting the Support Tool. Support Tool Figure 4-18. 4.4.2 Obtaining a Communication Waveform Send HART command 0 to the connected HART device and display the waveforms of this command and the response.
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Specify the signal strength. Use “Normal.” If the connected device does not respond, you can select “High” to increase the signal Support Tool strength and then retry communication. Note After communication at high signal strength, return the setting to “Normal” and try communicating again. Figure 4-20.
In the dialog box, enter the polling address you checked in . Support Tool Figure 4-23. Click the <Yes> button. Support Tool Command 0 is sent to the connected device once, the reply is received, and the waveforms are ...
Click the <Noise> button. >> Sampling starts when you click the button. Support Tool Figure 4-25. After sampling is completed, the waveform is displayed in a chart. The average of the peak-to-peak values (Ave P-P), the highest peak-to-peak value (Max P-P), and the lowest (Min P-P) in the sample Support Tool are displayed.
Specify the signal strength and sampling period. For details on the sampling period, refer to Table 4-10. Support Tool Click the <Cmd0> or <Noise> button. If you click the <Cmd0> button, enter the polling address and then click the <OK> button. Support Tool After sampling is completed, the spectrum analysis results are displayed in a chart.
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0000 FF05 STX S- 0x02 0x00 - 000 000 - - - 0x02 0050 FF05 ACK S- 0x06 0x00 - 000 019 0x00 0x40 0xFE36140506010708010100000503006E00 0xEC Table 4-11. Command (example of the first line) Data Description 0000 Interval since the last communication (unit: ms) FF05 Contains five 0xFF preambles.
Data Description Command No. (HCF_SPEC-081 Figure.5) 0 (decimal) Data byte length (HCF_SPEC-081 Figure.5) 19 (decimal) Value that contains command status bytes (one byte for response code and one status byte). Communication status / response code (HCF_SPEC-099 Table.10/11) 0x00 0x00: No warning or error Device status (HCF_SPEC-099 Table.12) 0x40...
4.4.8 Saving the Communication Details You can save the currently displayed information in CSV format by clicking the <Save> button. Up to 10,000 CSV data lines (a file size of about 930 KB) can be saved. Support Tool Figure 4-28. Checking Information about the Connected Device Check the connected device information on the [Device Info] screen.
When you click the <Find Device> button, the specified scan range is searched. >> The found devices are listed with their polling addresses. Support Tool To stop the search before it finishes, click the <Stop> button. Note If the scan range is wide and the polling address is a high value, searches take time to complete. Support Tool Select a device displayed in the search results and click the <OK>...
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Specify the polling address scan range (start and end points) in the range between 0 and 63. Support Tool Figure 4-33. When you click the <Find Device> button, the specified scan range is searched. >> The found devices are listed with their polling addresses. Support Tool To stop the search before it finishes, click the <Stop>...
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Click the <Start Comm> button. >> Display of Loop Current, the PV, SV, TV, and QV values, and the chart starts. Support Tool The line colors in the chart are the same as those of the label text. Figure 4-35. Table 4-13.
Chapter 5 Supplying Power to the Field Device You can supply power to the field device. This device incorporates a 250 ohm load resistor in series with the power supply. If you wish to make a Bluetooth connection while supplying power to the field device, set the Bluetooth communication mode first.
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Power supply change button Figure 5-3. While the LOOP ACTIVE indicator is blinking, press the power supply change button the necessary number of times to switch to the desired power supply setting. 1SHM Each press of the button switches the setting in the order shown in Table 5-1 and the TRANSMITTER and ACTUATOR indicators blink or turn off to reflect the setting.
Specifying Power Supply Setting Using the Support Tool 5.2.1 Checking the Power Supply Status You can see the details on the status of power supply from the 1SHM to the connected loop (device) with the Support Tool. Open the [Loop Diagnostics (Passive)] or [Loop Diagnostics (Active)] screen of the Support Tool. ...
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Open the [Loop Diagnostics (Passive)] or [Loop Diagnostics (Active)] screen of the Support Tool. Support Tool Figure 5-7. Click the <Loop Power> button. >> The power supply setting screen opens if the field device is connected and power is not being supplied from Support Tool outside the 1SHM.
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• Output current when “Actuator (Current Supply)” is selected You can set the output current between 2.4 mA (−10 %) and 23.2 mA (120 %) with the slider or button. The maximum current that can be supplied differs depends on the impedance of the device to be powered.
Chapter 6 Device Mode In device mode, the 1SHM operates as a HART slave device. You can connect the 1SHM to the HART host system as a pseudo-HART field device (manufacturer ID: 0x0036, device type: 0x3617) to check whether HART communication is possible with the current wiring. In this case it is not necessary to start the Support Tool.
Specify the polling address with an integer between 0 and 63. When not using a multi-drop connection, specify 0 as the polling address. Support Tool Figure 6-1. Click the <OK> button. >> The screen closes. Support Tool Click the <Restart Modem> button on the [Settings] screen. ...
Click the <OK> button. >> The [Set modem parameter] screen closes. Support Tool Click the <Restart Modem> button on the [Settings] screen. >> A restart confirmation dialog box opens. Support Tool Click the <OK> button. >> The 1SHM restarts and changes are applied. The Support Tool shuts down. Support Tool 6.2.3 Temporarily Disabling Device Mode If you press the power supply change button or the connection change button while the Wi-Fi, USB,...
Check what is written for “Firmware Version.” Support Tool Figure 7-1. Updating the Firmware Place the firmware update file (which has a zip extension) obtained from Azbil on the desktop or other desired location. PC/Tablet Open the [Settings] screen of the Support Tool.
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Specify the location of the file you selected at on the [Select a file to update firmware] screen and click the <Open> button. Support Tool >> The firmware is updated and the Support Tool shuts down. Figure 7-3. Hold down the battery use button for three seconds to turn off the power.
Chapter 8 Advanced Use LED Display on the 1SHM Control Panel When the 1SHM starts, TX and RX light up for an instant and then the LEDs in Table 8-1 Table 8-2 light up or blink to indicate the status. LOOP POWER CONNECTION Figure 8-1.
LEDs shown in Figure 8-1 Status of 1SHM LOOP POWER CONNECTION Continuous usage time was exceeded Short-cycle blinking continues. → You can continue to use the device by turning the power off and then on. Device mode enabled. Lit sequentially for several →...
Close the [Settings] screen. Support Tool Restart You can restart the 1SHM two ways. 1. Turn the 1SHM off and then on 2. Restart the product from the Support Tool From the Support Tool, do the following. Open the [Settings] screen of the Support Tool. ...
Check what is written in the “Wireless Settings” group. Support Tool Figure 8-5. 8.5.2 Changing the Wireless Setting with the Support Tool Wireless connection is prohibited in countries and regions where the wireless device certifications listed in Chapter are invalid. With the Support Tool, the wireless setting can be configured so that the connection change button on the 1SHM can be used to change to a wireless connection.
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Table 8-3. Purpose Setting Make Bluetooth selectable from the 1SHM Check the [Enable] check box at 1. Change the Wi-Fi host name Enter a new host name at 2. Check the [Enable] check box at 3 or 8. Make Wi-Fi selectable from the 1SHM Note: Do not check both check boxes.
8.5.3 Wi-Fi AP Mode To connect a Windows PC or tablet with Wi-Fi using the 1SHM as the wireless LAN master device, use Wi-Fi AP mode. You cannot make a Wi-Fi AP connection while supplying power to the field device. After completing the settings described in 8.5.2, enable the Wi-Fi connection using the procedure described in 8.5.5, and do the following.
The indicator for the currently selected connection method is lit on the 1SHM. 1SHM Figure 8-8. Example of a USB connection Press the connection change button. 1SHM Figure 8-9. While the currently selected connection method remains lit, the connection method to the right blinks to indicate the method to which the current one can be switched.
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Each cursor set consists of two cursors. For example, cursor set Xa consists of cursors Xa1 and Xa2. The absolute value of the difference between them is displayed as ΔXa. For the time axis cursor sets, the reciprocal of their difference is also displayed in frequency. This can be used to measure the frequency of HART signals or noise.
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Figure 8-12. Change “Xa1” to “Xa2” in the [Move Cursor] combo box. Support Tool Figure 8-13. Click the start point of the HART response in the chart. Move the Xa2 cursor in the same way as in . Support Tool Figure 8-14.
Changing the Display Language You can select English or Japanese as the interface language for the Support Tool. Select the language with the procedure below. Start the Support Tool and open the [Settings] menu. The [Settings] screen opens. Support Tool Select a language from the “Language”...
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Slide the button battery in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the battery holder on the board. Slide the button battery to remove it. Figure 8-19. − 68 −...
Chapter 9 Specifications Table 9-1. Specifications Power voltage or current rating USB power supply DC 5 V ± 0.25 V, 2 W max. 1.2 V DC ±0.06 V × 3 or 1.5 V DC ±0.075 Power supply from internal batteries V ×...
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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