Viator USB HART Interface with PowerXpress Introduction Introduction Content of this Document This document contains information that you need in order to use your product throughout the applicable stages of the product life cycle. These can include the following: • Product identification •...
Viator USB HART Interface with PowerXpress Introduction Manufacturer Pepperl+Fuchs Group Lilienthalstraße 200, 68307 Mannheim, Germany Internet: www.pepperl-fuchs.com Target Group, Personnel Responsibility for planning, assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and dis- mounting lies with the plant operator. Only appropriately trained and qualified personnel may carry out mounting, installation, com- missioning, operation, maintenance, and dismounting of the product.
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Viator USB HART Interface with PowerXpress Introduction Caution! This symbol indicates a possible fault. Non-observance could interrupt the device and any connected systems and plants, or result in their complete failure. Informative Symbols Note This symbol brings important information to your attention. Action This symbol indicates a paragraph with instructions.
Viator USB HART Interface with PowerXpress Overview Overview The Viator USB HART interface with PowerXpress allows you to power and communicate with HART instruments using a personal computer's USB port and HART communication software or an external modem / handheld communicator. The interface is isolated and fully HART compliant.
Viator USB HART Interface with PowerXpress Directive Conformity Directive Conformity Europe Directive 2014/30/EU EN 61326-1:2013 EN 62368-1:2014-08 Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) EN IEC 63000:2018...
Viator USB HART Interface with PowerXpress Technical Data Technical Data Supply Input current 30 mA at 5 V for modem only, 255 mA at 5 V with device power and modem Power supply Powered by USB port, No external power required Interface Interface type USB 2.0 port or higher...
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Viator USB HART Interface with PowerXpress Technical Data Ambient conditions Operating temperature -20 ... 50 °C (-4 ... 122 °F) Storage temperature -20 ... 60 °C (-4 ... 140 °F) Relative humidity 0 ... 95 % non-condensing Mechanical specifications Degree of protection IP20 Connection USB (type A) Connector, red and black test clips...
Viator USB HART Interface with PowerXpress Technical Data USB Pin Connections Pin No. Type Description VBUS Data D- Differential full speed USB data at 12 MHz, normally low Data D+ Differential full speed USB data at 12 MHz, normally high Ground...
Viator USB HART Interface with PowerXpress Getting Started Getting Started Hardware and Software Requirements • Viator USB HART interface with PowerXpress, HM-PF-USB-PWRX-010031P Ñ • Computer with one ore more USB ports • Windows® operating system (32-bit and 64-bit Windows® 7, and Windows® 10) •...
Viator USB HART Interface with PowerXpress Getting Started Connecting to a HART Field Device The interface has an integrated USB cable with a male A plug for connection to the compu- ter, and it has an integrated 6-foot cable with 2 test clips. The interface connection to the HART network is transformer isolated and polarity insensi- tive.
Viator USB HART Interface with PowerXpress Getting Started Connect the test clips across the HART field device or across the load resistor. Caution! Do not connect the Viator interface across the power supply! This will not allow communication with the HART field device. Standby and Hibernate Power Saving Modes The Viator USB Interface driver supports all portable computer power saving modes.
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