MTL HART SOLUTIONS

In Control Of HART
MTL4840 Series
Cornerstone
AMS

IN CONTROL OF HART
CONNECTIONS
If youve been future proofing your process infrastructure by
specifying smart field devices for instrument replacements and
plant extensions, then you probably already have HART
instruments installed in the plant. But are you exploiting this
considerable investment?
HART provides simultaneous analogue and digital
operation so that the 4/20mA analogue signal
can be connected to conventional I/O cards for
control while the digital signal can be used
for:
up to four process variables from
each HART device
device status
instrument diagnostics
configuration changes
MTLs HART connections provide the means to make full use of
these features, and are an important part of the companys
commitment to open systems. By connecting field instruments, control
systems and instrument management software, MTLs HART
connections allow better use of maintenance resources, reduced
commissioning and process down-time, and consequent lower costs
for commissioning and loop maintenance.
The MTL4840 Series HART connection is the solution for process
control systems using traditional I/O and is described in the following
pages. In addition, MTLs 8000 Process I/O system has a
dedicated HART connection to instrument management software.
Process I/O communicates directly from the controller along an
open bus to an I/O node located close to the field instruments, often
in harsh or hazardous environments. HART data can be passed
transparently between the smart field instruments and the host control
system, via the I/O modules.

Instrument Management Software

MTL HART connection

General purpose field instruments

Intrinsically safe field instruments

Control system

For further information on this type of MTL HART connection, see the
Process I/O section.

INSTRUMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MTLs HART connections provide on-line access from a
PC to HART field devices. This allows the use of a
growing variety of powerful instrument management
software which, in turn, allows the user to monitor,
configure, calibrate and maintain HART
devices, including valve positioners and
transmitters. Depending on the software
used, HART devices may be selected
for regular status monitoring, with an
alert issued if the status changes,
and other fieldbus instruments
may be integrated into the
same system database.

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HART is a master-slave protocol - this means that a field device only

replies when it is spoken to. Up to two masters can connect to each
HART loop. The primary master is usually the DCS (Distributed
Control System), the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) or a PC.
The secondary master can be a hand held configurator or another PC
running an instrument maintenance software package. Slave devices
include transmitters, actuators and controllers that respond to
commands from the primary or secondary master.

WHAT IS HART?

The digital communication signal has a response time of approx. 2-3

updates per second without interrupting the analogue signal.

HART stands for:

HIGHWAY ADDRESSABLE REMOTE TRANSDUCER

HART is an open protocol that was originally developed in the late
1980's by Fisher Rosemount to communicate with their range of
Smart field devices. Over the years it has become a de facto standard
for communicating with SMART devices in the Process industry. Over
100 manufacturers utilise the HART protocol in over 560 different
products, from simple temperature transmitters to gas detectors.
The HART protocol is a powerful communication technology used to
realise the full potential of digital field devices whilst preserving the
traditional 4-20mA signal. The HART protocol extends the system
capabilities for two way digital communication with smart
instruments.

HART Commands
The HART protocol provides uniform and consistent communication
for all field devices via the HART command set. This includes three
types of Command:
Universal
All devices using the HART protocol must recognise and support
these commands. They provide access to information useful in normal
operations.
Common Practice
These provide functions implemented by many but not all HART
communication devices.
Device specific
These represent functions that are unique to each field device. They
access set up and calibration information as well as information on
the construction of the device.

Digital FSK allows additional information to be carried

on the same pair of wires with the 4/20mA analogue
signal simultaneously and transparently

HART offers the best solution for smart field device communications
and has the widest base of support of any field device protocol worldwide. More instruments are available with the HART protocol than
any other digital communications technology. Almost any process
application can be addressed by one of the products offered by
HART instrument suppliers. Unlike other digital communication
methods the HART protocol gives a unique communication solution
that it is backward compatible with currently installed instrumentation.
This ensures that investments in existing cabling and current control
strategies remain secure into the future.
The HART digital signal is superimposed onto the standard 4-20mA
signal. It uses Bell 202 standard Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) signal
to communicate at 1200 baud. The digital signal is made up of two
frequencies, 1200Hz and 2200Hz, representing bits 1 and 0
respectively. Sine waves of these two frequencies are superimposed
onto the analogue signal cables to give simultaneous analogue and
digital communications. As the average value of the FSK signal is
always zero there is no effect on the 4-20mA analogue signal. A
minimum loop impedance of 230ohms is required for
communication.

The HART Communication Protocol is an open standard owned by

more than 100 member companies in the HART Communication
Foundation HCF. The HCF is an independent, non-profit organisation,
which provides worldwide support for
application of the technology and
ensures that the technology is openly
available for the benefit of the
industry.

MTL has been a full member of the HART

Communication Foundation since its formation in 1993.

Digital
Signal

20 mA

1
Analogue
Signal

4 mA

Time
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HART
COMMUNICATION
FOUNDATION
The HCF is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by
HCF membership & training/support fees. In addition the HCF:

Things you may NOT know about HART

All HART smart devices provide valuable data for process

operations 24/7 - every second of every day.
Information on status (health) of the field devices and quality of
the 4-20mA signals is in every communication.
The Primary Variable is transmitted as a 4-20mA signal and also
as a digital value.
Many devices communicate Secondary Process Variables
(measured or calculated) in addition to the Primary Variable.
USING HART DATA = MORE VALUE!

owns and manages all elements of HART technology

enhances the technology as necessary to support
industry needs for smart instrumentation.
provides training workshops, newsletters, web site &
other services to Educate Industry on the use of
HART communication.
manages the library of Registered Device Descriptions
represents HART Technology at industry forums and
technical symposiums.
All major instrumentation suppliers support the HART Protocol and
available products cover the full range of process measurement. The
following article by the HCF summarises the power of HART.

If you thought you knew HART before LOOK AGAIN!

HART-capable instrumentation products are available around the
globe for all process applications. Well known for their ease of
remote configuration and device set-up, HART smart devices also
provide valuable information to improve process operations - every
second of every day. Now, HART-capable control systems and costeffective I/O solutions make it easier than ever to integrate HART
with plant systems and support real-time use of the valuable data in
HART devices from the plant floor to the highest levels of the
enterprise.

Unleash the power of HART communication

In most installations, communication with HART devices is
occasional or infrequent at best.
"Part-time" communication using hand-held communicators for
commissioning and periodic maintenance is beneficial, but
provides only a small portion of the value.
"Full-time" communication is important to get the full value from
your HART assets.

The ability to do more then you think

Continuously communicate to UNLEASH THE POWER

HART is the leading communication technology for accessing the

intelligent data in "smart" field instrumentation.

VALUABLE DATA to improve process operations, every

second of every day

HART is:

What you should know about HART Device Data

Field proven with millions of devices installed and working

worldwide in process applications such as yours.
A globally accepted standard supported by all major process
control suppliers.
Your most cost-effective process communication solution for
improving plant operations and asset management.

35-40 data items are standard in every HART device.

Device Status, Diagnostic Alerts, Process Variables, Engineering
Units, Loop Current, % Range, etc.
Upper & Lower Range Values, Force Loop Current to specific
value.
Manufacturer Information, Device Tag.
A device description (DD) is not necessary to access or interact
with these standard data items.
Standard commands provide easy data access.

Things you probably know about HART

Most smart instruments use HART Communication.

HART smart field devices are used interchangeably with
traditional analogue only units.
Hand-held communicators are often used for device set-up,
calibration, commissioning and periodic maintenance functions.
PC-based instrument management tools can remotely
communicate with HART devices to access device data and
manage calibrations.
HART = cost savings for installation & management.

HART data is valuable to more than just the instrument

dept. Available data includes:

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Process Variables.
Device Status Alerts.
Device Information.
Basic Calibration Information.
All data is easily available to your plant systems!

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HART provides access to ALL process variables in the

device

Continuous HART communication improves system

integrity

Many HART Devices provide more than one process

measurement or calculated value.
Many Pressure & Temperature devices.
Most Flow, Level & Analytical devices.
All Valve Positioners/Controllers.
Process Variable data is transmitted digitally in IEEE Floating
Point format with Engineering Units.
The Primary Variable can be read as a digital value and is
typically transmitted on the continuous 4-20mA signal.

HART smart devices continually self-access and monitor their

performance.
Information on device status, quality of 4-20mA signal and
process variable good/bad status reported in every communication.
Using this data in control and safety systems provides early
warning of abnormalities before they become problems.
Full-time communication with HART devices increases the
reliability of control and safety systems.
The Power of HART Communication in Control Systems

Continuous monitoring of device status and diagnostic alerts

Validate accuracy of data exchange between field devices and
DCS/PLC.
Access secondary variables in multi-variable devices for operator
displays, trending, or control functions.
Unlock the value of additional process measurements,
calculated/totalizer values, valve positions, etc.
POWERFUL TOOLS for easy plant integration

Powerful tools for easy plant integration

HART Communication includes status & diagnostics

HART devices continuously self-access and monitor their

performance.
Status information returned with every communication.
Early warning of device problems.
Analogue signal and data quality.
COST-EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION solution to better
manage plant assets
HART delivers high value at minimal costs

Saves Time and Money.

HART capability provided at low or no additional cost in most
devices.
Easy installation and commissioning.
Enhanced communication and diagnostics reduce maintenance
and downtime.
Protects Your Investments.
Compatible with existing instrumentation, systems and people
Allows incremental benefits to be achieved - one device at a time
Get the benefits of enhanced field communications with minimal
investment - no need to replace entire system.
Enables better management of plant assets
HART Information Improves Plant Operation and Product Quality.
Additional process variables and performance indicators.
Continuous device status for early warning of problems.
Digital capability ensures easy integration with plant networks
Cost-effective Solutions for Plant Integration.
Control system interfaces and HART I/O for connection to one
or a thousand devices.
OPC Servers provide plant networks with easy access to HART
device data.
Low cost interfaces and gateways for non-HART capable systems.

Full cadre of software and hardware available to support all

process applications
Control systems, I/O, multiplexers, etc.
Field devices 2 and 4 wire, analyzers, positioners, etc.
Configuration, control, asset management and other software.
Integration devices for delivering HART data to analogue
systems.
Converters, signal conditioners and interfaces.
Engineering, training, installation, configuration and
commissioning are all facilitated by easy-to-use tools - no special
training needed.
Getting HART on plant networks

Digital HART information ensures easy integration with plant

systems.
OPC Servers provide easy access to HART device data on plant
networks.
Multiple applications can simultaneously access HART data
including popular HMI and Historical Trending packages.
HART capable I/O Systems and Interfaces support connection
to one or thousands of devices.
COMPLETE RANGE OF PRODUCTS
Largest range of products and worldwide manufacturer
support. Broad range of HART capable products &
technical support
Complete Range of HART capable products available.
Over 560 products from 111 different companies.
All process measurement and control applications.
Full compliment of software/hardware for plant integration.
Technology supported by the 130+ Members of the HART
Communication Foundation representing the global leaders in
process control.
Membership spans the globe 46% North America, 44% Europe,
10% Asia & Australia.

Unleash the Power

HART is your cost-effective, easy-to-use, high value and low risk

process communication solution.
If you have not looked at HART recently, look again!
HART may be all the fieldbus you really need!

IMPROVED SYSTEM INTEGRITY - Increased reliability of

control system information
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Using the POWER of HART, you may have more

communication capability than you think!

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Communicate with, configure and

monitor HART smart devices in safe
and hazardous areas

MTL4840 SERIES

SIL3 rating
Connect up to 7936 loops
to a single PC
LED indication of loop
being scanned
Easily scalable modular
system

Compact, ideal for new

projects and upgrades
Channel to channel
isolation option
HART signal conditioning

The MTL4840 HART connection system provides

a simple interface between smart devices in the field and
HART instrument management software run on a PC.

The HCU16AO unit includes HART filters for I/O

cards incompatible with HART signals.

The system is based on 16-channel modularity to

provide a compact, easily configurable and expandable
system. Using a standard RS485 serial link, up to 7936
individual HART devices can be connected to a single
workstation.
For the optimum solution, choose from a range of
general purpose and IS termination boards. For
maximum flexibility the BPHM64 HART backplane
locates an MTL4841 communications module and up to
four MTL4842 interface modules. General purpose
HART connection units and IS backplanes are also
available, each fitted with an interface cable for
connection to the BPHM64 HART backplane.
MTL4841 and MTL4842 modules can also be located
on HMU16 termination boards for general purpose
applications or on BPMH16 / BPMH16U / BPSH16 /
BPSH16-32 backplanes for IS isolator requirements.
The
DIN-rail
mounting
HCU16
and
HCU16AOHART connect to 16 general purpose field
instruments while maintaining channel to channel
isolation. Resistor conditioning options are compatible
with all I/O cards. It allows pass-through connections for
transmitter power supply, input signal and common.

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BPMH16/BPMH16U/BPSH16/BPSH16-32
backplanes with MTL4840 HART modules fitted,
connect either 16 or 32 IS field instruments. Adapter
cards are available for the BPMH16U for easy
integration to I/O cards and users have a choice of a
DIN-rail mounting option.
Numerous features may be included in the
connection units and backplanes, as required. Channel
to channel isolation; resistors where required for HART
signal conditioning; and HART filters for analogue
systems where the output signal interferes with HART
data or becomes unstable with the presence of the
HART signal.
Customised backplanes and connection units
are available to provide direct connection from DCS I/O
cables, replacing the standard termination board.
MTL HART multiplexers are certified by BASEEFA as
a safety related sub-system to IEC61508. See the SR
Series Interfaces section of this catalogue.

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MTL4840 SERIES
SYSTEM DIAGRAM

Hazardous
Area

Safe
Area
Workstation PC
running instrument
management software

RS232/485
converter

Up to 7936 HART devices

Process control
system eg DCS, PLC

RS485

To up to 31 MTL4841 communications modules

2

31

MTL4841
communications
modules

16

16

16

Each MTL4841 handles up to 16 MTL4842

HART interface modules

HART

HART
1

16

16

16

HART

1
MTL4842
HART
interface
modules

HART

HART
4/20mA
signals

16

Each MTL4842 handles up to 16 HART

transmitters or valve positioners
1
MTL4041 B

I
P

MTL4046P

HART transmitters
and valve
I5

I
P

Terminal

16
Terminal

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Configuration
switches

MTL4840 SERIES
MODULE
SPECIFICATIONS

W'dog

Microprocessor

Memory

MTL4841 COMMUNICATIONS MODULE

Host system interface

RS485 2-wire multidrop
Up to 31 MTL4841 modules can be connected to one host station
Unit address: switch-selectable on top of module
Isolation
RS485 output isolated from backplane power supply
Serial communication parameters
RS485 Baud rate:
1.2, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4kbaud, switchselectable on top of module
RS485 highway length: up to 1km
MTL system interface
Links with up to 16 MTL4842 HART interface modules via
interface bus on backplane/ribbon cable
LED indicators
Green: one provided for power and status indication
Power requirements
Powered from backplane
Power consumption
<1.0W
Instrument management software supported
See 'Instrument management software'

Modem

Power

HART
signals

Selection
logic

MTL4842
control
signals

RS485

Power

MTL4841 communications module

MTL4842 HART INTERFACE MODULE

MTL systems interface

Links up to 16 loops via backplanes
Receives multiplexer control signals via interface bus from
MTL4841 and selects one channel for communication
Unit address
Switch selectable on top of module
Interface bus
Total length of interface bus between module 1 and module 16
must not exceed 4m
LED indicators
Green: one provided for power
Amber: one to indicate unit is selected by MTL4841
Red:
four to identify loop address
Power requirements
Powered from backplane
Power consumption
<0.1W

MTL4000 SERIES MODULES

(See 'MTL4000 Series' for detailed specifications and

circuit diagrams)
MTL4041A:
Current repeater, 4/20mA, passive input for
smart transmitters
MTL4041B:
Repeater power supply, 4/20mA, for 2- or 3wire transmitters
MTL4041P:
High power repeater power supply, 4/20mA,
for 2- or 3-wire transmitters
MTL4044:
Repeater power supply, 4/20mA, two channel,
for 2 wire transmitters
MTL4046/C:
Isolating driver, for HART valve positioners
MTL4046P:
High power isolating driver for HART valve
positioners

116

MTL4842 HART interface module

DIMENSIONS (mm)

COMMON SPECIFICATION
(applies to all MTL4840 and 4000 Series modules)
Location of units
Safe area (MTL4840 can be located in Div2)
Long-term drift
No recalibration necessary
Ambient temperature limits
20 to +60C continuous working
40 to +80C storage
Humidity
5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Mounting
On MTL or custom backplanes which, in turn, can be surface or
DIN-rail mounted.
Mounting pitch 16mm
Weight
100g approximately
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95
104

15.8

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MTL4840 SERIES BACKPLANES

SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL PURPOSE VERSIONS
Capacity
1 x MTL4841 communications module
4 x MTL4842 HART interface modules
NB: An MTL4841 module is needed for only one in every
sixteen MTL4842 modules
Maximum power requirements
1.35W when equipped with:
1 x MTL4841 communications module
4 x MTL4842 HART interface modules
HART interface connectors
4 x DIN41651 20-way ribbon cables
(16 HART signal connections + 4 common returns on each
cable. Connections to HART signals via screw terminal interface
or custom backplane. Contact MTL for details.)
Weight (excl. modules and accessories)
296g approx.

DIMENSIONS (mm)

125

BPHM64 BACKPLANE

HMU16/32

206

14
13
13
14

16
15

12
11
11
12

8
7
7
8

10
9

6
5

4
3
3
4

5
6

2
1
Ch2-

125

HMU16

Tx2+

Ch2+

Ch1+

Tx1+

Ch1System

Field

15
16

9
10

RS485
PORT2

Ch1+

Ch2+

MTL4842

MTL4841

Tx2+

Tx1+

P1

CONN2
P2

Ch2-

P1

Ch1-

RS485
PORT1

240

HMU16AI

System

Power requirements, Vs
21 to 35V dc through plug-in connectors
Mounting
Supplied fitted with DIN-rail (T- or G- section) carrier
Interface bus connector
10-way ribbon socket
RS485 port
2.5mm2 screw terminals

A
MTL4842

COMMON SPECIFICATION BPHM64 & HMU16

1
2

BPHM64

POWER
+ -

Capacity
1 x MTL4841 communications module
2 x MTL4842 interface modules
Power requirements, Vs
21 to 35V dc through plug in connectors
Maximum power requirements
1.2W when fully populated
Interface bus connectors
10-way ribbon socket
RS485 port
2.5mm2 screw terminals
Mounting
Supplied fitted with DIN-rail (T-or G-section)
Weight (excl. modules and accessories)
330g

HCU16 HART CONNECTION UNIT

HCU16AO

Field

275

125

4
Fiel d BPHM6
HART System

Series impedance
dc<2
HART signal >240
Connectors
2.5mm2 removable screw clamp terminals
2 terminals per channel in groups of 4 channels
20-way flat cable (to BPHM64)
Weight
768g

HCU16

HCU16AO

Interface

HCU16AO HART CONNECTION UNIT WITH

FILTERS

125

Accuracy (HCU16-P250 only)

250 0.05%
Connectors
2.5mm2 screw clamp terminals
3 terminals per channel
20-way flat cable (to BPHM64)
Weight
383g

COMMON SPECIFICATION HCU16 & HCU16AO

Capacity
16 channels
Isolation
Channel to channel 50V dc
Mounting
Supplied fitted with DIN-rail (T- or G- section) carrier

150

HCU16

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28.5

Capacity

BPMH16

132

170

BPMH16/BPMH16U/BPSH16/BPSH16-32
BACKPLANES

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

P2

P1
PWR1

0V
SKT 1

PWR1 PWR2
MON MON
SKT 3

PWR2

0V
SKT 2

D1

SYSCONN. IDENT

BPMH16 backplane

RL1

RL2

D2
D5

FS1

D6

FS2

R1
R2

PWR1 PWR2

TSK18

FUSE

FUSE

D3

D4

TSK18

MTL4000

MTL4842

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

MTL4000

BUS A

150

BUS B

MTL4841

ABC ABC

RS485 A

Measurement Technology Ltd. Luton. England

BPMH16U
190

16 x MTL4041A, MTL4041B, MTL4041P, MTL4046,

MTL4046C, MTL4046P isolators (except BPSH16-32)
16 x MTL4044 (BPSH16-32 only)
1 x MTL4841 communications module
1 x MTL4842 HART interface module (2 x MTL4842 on
BPSH16-32)
NB: An MTL4841 module is needed for only one in every
sixteen MTL4842 modules
Power requirements, Vs
21 to 35V dc through plug-in connectors
Maximum power requirements
1.35A (1.55A BPSH16-32)
Safe-area connectors
BPMH16:
Elco 8016 38-pin male connector
BPMH16U:
To customer's requirements
BPSH16:
2.5mm2 screw terminals (2 terminals/module)
BPSH16-32:
2.5mm2 screw terminals (4 terminals/module)
RS485 port
2.5mm2 screw terminals
Accuracy
BPSH16-32R: 250 0.05% conditioning resistor
Weight (excl. modules and accessories)
350g approx.

112

112

19

MTL4840 SERIES BACKPLANES

SPECIFICATIONS
INTRINSIC SAFETY VERSIONS

DIMENSIONS (mm)

RS485 B
DATE
CODE
LABEL

4841 4842

10

11

154

12

13

14

15

16

15

16

151
315

BPMH16U backplane

ACCESSORIES
(for BPMH16/BPMH16U/BPSH16/BPSH16-32 backplanes)
ERK18
Earth rail kit
TSK18
Tagging strip kit
VMPH16 Vertical mounting plate
SMS01
Surface mounting kit for backplanes, pack of 40
DMK01
DIN-rail mounting kit (T- or G-section) for VMPH16
mounting plate, pack of 40
ELC38
Elco 8016, 38-way cable plug kit
FUS02
Fuse kit, protects MTL4841/4842, pack of 10
FUS16
Fuse kit, protects module positions 1 to 16, pack of 10

112

112

19

BPSH16

170

132

(for MTL4000)
CCH01
Hazardous-area crimp connector
SCC01
Hazardous-area screw-clamp connector
CRC01
Large crimps, pack of 100
CRC02
Small crimps, pack of 100
CRT01
Crimp tool for CRC01
CRT02
Crimp tool for CRC02
CRR01
Crimp removal tool for CRC01 and CRC02

314
28.5

10

11

12

13

14

BPSH16 backplane

335
144

28.5
1

116

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

19

CUSTOMISED CONNECTION UNITS

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

MTL4044

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

MTL4842

MTL4842

MTL4841

BPSH16-32

170

132

MTL offers a range of general purpose and IS interfaces providing

direct connection with control system I/O cables as well as HART
connectivity. For IS applications, MTL's universal backplanes, with a
customised adapter card, give the user a compatible system
connector complete with HART interface. BPMH16U (see overleaf),
BPM16U and BPM32 (see 'System Integration' section) backplanes
may be used for IS signals. For general purpose signals, a range of
custom HART interface termination units are available for most DCS
and PLC I/O cards. These replace the existing DCS termination units,
saving space and allowing easy upgrading. Please contact MTL for
details.

4842

4842

4841

BPSH16-32 backplane

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INSTRUMENT
MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE
Powerful instrument management software is being widely adopted to
provide detailed information for a broad range of HART field
devices. The MTL HART connection provides on-line access from a
PC to the HART field device for configuration and calibration as well
as for diagnostics for monitoring device performance. HART devices
may be selected for regular status monitoring and an alert issued if
the status changes.

SoftTools PC-based software allows the operator to run diagnostics

and signatures, calibrate, display parameters, log data, set alarms
and perform many other functions in a familiar Windows environment
with on-line help files. Data transfer with the SoftTools software is
substantially faster than other current HART - compatible systems,
resulting in a dramatic speed increase in configuration and
diagnostic signature acquisition.

Instrument management software is also used with the HART

connection to automate the record keeping required for quality
assurance and regulatory compliance. This provides the following
benefits:
Reduced commissioning time and costs.
Status monitoring to reduce process downtime.
Field device diagnostics to reduce loop maintenance costs.
In addition, MTL's HART connection system supports dedicated
software packages for valve positioners to optimise valve
maintenance schedules. Among the software currently supported by
MTL's HART connection systems are:
Cornerstone
AMS
Valvue
SoftTools
HART OPC Server
PDM
PRM
Field Care
Smart Vision*
ValveLink

Applied System Technologies

Emerson Process Management
Masoneilan
Flowserve
HART Communication Foundation
Siemens
Yokogawa
Metso Automation/Endress & Hauser
ABB
Emerson Process Management

*Interface under development

MTL is continually adding to the list of

software supported.

COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION

Contact your local MTL office for details.

The HART OPC Server is a software application that provides a
method for accessing the real time process and diagnostic
information available in HART field instrumentation. HART
capable instruments can be directly connected to the PC serial port
through commonly available RS-232 interfaces. Systems of HART
devices can be connected through MTL multiplexers and I/O systems.
The server is an OPC compliant server that can provide many
common data items using standard OPC client applications (i.e.
Wonderware, Fix, etc.).

Valvue is the Windows-based diagnostic software for

communication with Masoneilan's Smart Valve Interface. This easy to
learn software with context sensitive help screens provides
unparalleled connection to the field and enhanced features and
functions.

FieldCare - The Open Approach to asset management

FieldCare is an open solution for configuration and condition
monitoring, achieved through support of the multi vendor FDT/DTM
standard. It allows for Multi Communication Support through FDT and
will support all communication protocols and nested communication.
Hence it allows the user to select 'Best in Class' devices, with full
software support, in a common tool. With support for FDT across
many system vendors the package allows for simplified system
integration.
The package provides:
Operation of third-party devices using either vendor or generic
device type managers (DTMs)
Support for HART, PROFIBUS and Foundation Fieldbus devices
Network configuration, device navigation and management of
DTMs
Tracking of user changes
User management
The maintenance package includes in addition:
Asset management based on easy Condition monitoring
Alarm notification
Open database connectivity to other software
So FieldCare aims to provide the best possible support during the
commissioning, operation and maintenance of your plant.

HART is a registered trademark of HART Communication Foundation

Cornerstone is a registered trademark of Applied System Technologies Inc
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
Masoneilan is a registered trademark of Dresser

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Instrument management
software from MTL

The Cornerstone family of software

products provides a Windows based interface to
comprehensive HART instrument asset management
software over MTL4840 HART multiplexer networks.
It allows users to calibrate, configure and maintain
an entire network of devices from a single
workstation independently but concurrently with the
Control system. The recent launch of Version 5 offers
numerous improvements to an already powerful
Instrument Management platform including:

Operational and performance improvements

Expanded transaction security and audit
tracking
Enhanced display and presentation features
Simpler input and selection actions
Each MTL Cornerstone Package contains the
following four components as standard:- Base
Station, ISM, All Mod libs and MTL ComLib.
Base Station maintains a comprehensive
instrument data base, with individual histories of the
configuration, test, calibration and maintenance
activities performed on each instrument.
The itemized record keeping supports compliance
with audit requirements.
The Instrument Status Monitor (ISM) can
continuously monitor thousands of HART instruments
that are attached through the MTL4840 or MTL8000
process I/O. The MTL HART Maintenance system
automates plant-wide scanning and status monitoring
of all attached HART instruments. Any configuration
changes, including those made in the field, are
detected and recorded. With this on-line
maintenance station, you can:

Detect, annunciate, and remedy field instrument

problems
Schedule and manage calibration
The ModLibs Package, "ModLibs", are the
libraries that enable Base Station to read, process,
display and modify the individualized parameters
and functions in a specific model of smart instrument.
The Cornerstone MTL Communications
Library (ComLib) provides the software
connection between Cornerstone Base Station
software and networks of MTL Hardware.
Optional components include:Field Station which acts as a remote satellite of
Base Station for direct configuration and calibration
activities.
Calibrator Interface Libraries provide interfaces to
various models of intelligent calibration equipment.
On-line CalLibs enable Base Station to automate the
performance of multi-point test and calibration.
Base Station software may either be used on a standalone computer, or as the first Cornerstone station in
a networked configuration. Three optional Multi-user
Kits add Cornerstone stations (called SubStations) to
the Home Base Station. Kits are purchased
separately and are available in three sizes,
providing a total of 3 users, 6 users, or 10 users.
MTL cornerstone packages
191600 MTL On-line
191610 MTL On-line
191620 MTL On-line
191630 MTL On-line

include:
Package
Package
Package
Package

(128 devices)
(512 devices)
(2000 devices)
(8000 devices)

Automatically build your instrument database no individual data entry required, a major
benefit when retrofitting HART Maintenance
systems
Access and modify instrument operational
parameters

Cornerstone is a registered trademark of Applied System

Technologies Inc.
HART is a registered trademark of HART Communication
Foundation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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Instrument management
software from MTL

With annual spending on maintaining

existing plant being five times the expenditure on
new plant, and with one third of all maintenance
costs wasted due to unnecessary or improperly
performed maintenance procedures, there are huge
opportunities for improving plant profitability through
the use of effective maintenance management tools.
In the process industry effective management of
instrumentation assets is a key requirement for
maximising profits. AMS Device Manager is a key
element in achieving this.
AMS Device Manager can be used with the
MTL4840 HART connection system, and with any
control system, to give precise live information about
every HART transmitter and valve positioner in a
plant. Imaginea software application which can
identify problems with instruments; an application
which predicts upcoming problems; an application
which offers you access to device status information
that can reduce troubleshooting time by three hours
or more per device.
Avoid Unplanned Shutdowns. Online access to
device diagnostics allows you to continually monitor
devices and to know immediately if there is a
problem. Intercept problems before they cause major
plant upsets.
Without AMS, maintenance would have shut down the
process for four or five hours to replace a valve that was in
good working condition.
Goldschmidt Chemical Corporation

The Power of Diagnostics. AMS ValveLink

delivers
exclusive,
in-service
Performance
Diagnostics for the best predictive valve diagnostics
available.
There is no question that diagnostic capabilities, like
the Alert Monitor, saved us considerable time and money
compared to traditional methods. Emerson has some of the
best tools in the industry to improve diagnostics, increase
system availability, and lower production costs.
Cargill
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Streamline Calibrations. AMS Device Manager

allows you to easily move information between your
database and your documenting calibrator.
Calibrator results are archived along with all
maintenance information for each device, helping
you comply with regulatory agencies.
Through AMS the frequency of some calibration
routines has been halved. AMS paid for itself in just two
days of production following early startup.
GlaxoSmithKline

Attain Superior Performance. You have the

ability to check a device status, configure, re-range,
and perform diagnostics right from a PC without
going into the field.
Emerson's AMS works with predictive diagnostics in
the field devices to give us increased performance from our
process.....of approximately a 1% product improvement or
an additional 600 barrels/day.
Shell Refining

Deliver an Audit-Ready Plant. Documentation

time is dramatically reduced. All information for
each device is stored by the AMS Device Manager
and documentation is updated automatically.
Auditors are impressed when we go to the computer
and print out a detailed report showing scheduled
calibration dates, when last calibrated, and as found/as
left information. Everything is very well organized, and the
accuracy of these reports has never been questioned.
American Soda

AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager is just one of

the integrated family of applications in the AMS Suite
for predictive maintenance, performance monitoring
and economic optimization.
HART is a registered
Communication Foundation.

trademark

of

The

HART

May 2004

MTL4840 SERIES ORDERING INFORMATION

THE COMPLETE SYSTEM

HART

MTL4840 Series modules

MTL4841
HART communications
module pre-configured for
Cornerstone protocol
MTL4841HART communications
AMS
module pre-configured for
AMS Intelligent Device
Manager
MTL4841HART communications
PRM
module pre-configured for
PRM
MTL4842
HART interface module
communicates with up to
16 loops

The following components form a complete system:

MTL4840 HART connection system provides simple
connection to field instruments, using general purpose and IS
termination boards.
Personal computer running instrument management
software and linked to MTL4841 HART communications
modules by:
Converter connecting the computers RS232 port to the
MTL4840 Series' backplane RS485 connector.
Instrument management software

General purpose connection units

BPHM64
64 ch HART backplane
HCU16
HART connection unit
HCU16-P250
HART connection unit
HCU16-S200
HART connection unit
HCU16-S150
HART connection unit
HCU16AO
16 ch HART connection unit
HMU16
16 ch HART communication unit
MTL4000 backplanes
BPMH16
16
BPSH16
16
BPSH16-32
32
BPMH16U
16

ch
ch
ch
ch

backplane
backplane
HART backplane
HART backplane

Backplane accessories
ERK18
Earth rail kit
TSK18
Tagging strip kit
ELC38
38-way Elco connector
FUS02
Fuse kit, pack of 10
FUS16
Fuse kit, pack of 10
VMPH16
Backplane mounting plate
DMK01
DIN-rail mounting kit
SMS01
Surface mounting kit
HM64RIB10-xx
Ribbon Cable 10-way
HM64RIB20-xx
Ribbon Cable 20-way
Isolating interface modules and accessories
MTL4041A
Current repeater
MTL4041B
Repeater power supply
MTL4041P
High power repeater power supply
MTL4044
Repeater power supply
MTL4046
Isolating driver
MTL4046C
Isolating driver
MTL4046P
High power isolating driver
CCH01
Crimp connector header
CRC01
Large crimps
CRC02
Small crimps
SCC01
Screw-clamp connector
MPL01
Module position label, blank
Literature
INM4840

HART interface connector

No parallel resistor, 0 link fitted in series
250 parallel resistor, 0 link fitted in series
No parallel resistor, 200 resistor fitted in series
No parallel resistor, 150 resistor fitted in series
With HART filters

Safe-area multiway connector

Safe-area screw-clamp connector
Requires backplane adapter card (call MTL for options)

For BPMH16 and BPSH16 backplanes

For BPMH16 and BPSH16 backplanes
For BPMH16 safe-area connection
Protects MTL4841/4842
Protects backplane module positions 1 to 16
For DIN-rail and non-metallic surface mounting
(BPMH16 and BPSH16 only)
Pack of 40 - 4 required for each backplane
Pack of 40 - 4 required for each backplane
-xx specifies the cable length - max 4m
-xx specifies the cable length - max 4.5m
4/20mA, passive input, for smart transmitters
4/20mA, for 2- or 3-wire transmitters
4/20mA, for 2- or 3-wire transmitters
2ch, 4/20mA, smart, for 2-wire transmitters
For HART valve positioners
For HART valve positioners
For HART valve positioners
Pack of 100
Pack of 100
Pack of 50

MTL4840 instruction manual

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Country
Authority
Standard
Product No.
MTL4841
MTL4842
HCU16
BPMH64

US
FM
Class 3600, 3611, 3810
Class 1, Div 2, Gps ABCD
Certificate No.
3009149
3009149
3009149
3009149

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