Block Diagram of A Smart Transmitter: "Prepare Notes For SENSOR, ADC, MICROPROCESSOR, and DAC"

BLOCK DIAGRAM OF A SMART TRANSMITTER
“Prepare notes for SENSOR, ADC, MICROPROCESSOR, and DAC”
HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer)

The majority of smart field devices installed worldwide today are HART-enabled. But
some new in the automation field may need a refresher on this powerful technology. Simply put, the
HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) Protocol is the global standard for sending
and receiving digital information across analog wires between smart devices and control or
monitoring system. More specifically, HART is a bi-directional communication protocol that
provides data access between intelligent field instruments and host systems. A host can be any
software application from technician's hand-held device or laptop to a plant's process control, asset
management, safety or other system using any control platform. A digital upgrade for existing plants
HART technology offers a reliable, long-term solution for plant operators who seek the benefits of
intelligent devices with digital communication – that is included in the majority of the devices being
installed. In many cases however, most applications cannot retrofit their existing automation systems
with a system that can accept the digital data which is provided by the HART Protocol. Because
most automation networks in operation today are based on traditional 4-20mA analog wiring, HART
technology serves a critical role because the digital information is simultaneously communicated
with the 4-20mA signal. Without it, there would be no digital communication. A critical, digital role
HART technology is easy to use and very reliable when used for commissioning and calibration of
smart devices as well as for continuous online diagnostics. There are several reasons to have a host
communicate with smart devices. These include: Device Configuration or re-configuration Device
Diagnostics Device Troubleshooting Reading the additional measurement values provided by the
device Device Health and Status Much more: There are many benefits of using HART technology,
and more users are reporting benefits in their projects on a continual basis.
HOW HART WORKS
HART‖ is an acronym for Highway Addressable Remote Transducer. The HART Protocol makes use
of the Bell 202 Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) standard to superimpose digital communication signals at a
low level on top of the 4-20mA. This enables two-way field communication to take place and makes it
possible for additional information beyond
just the normal process variable to be communicated to/from a smart field instrument. The HART Protocol
communicates at 1200 bps without interrupting the 4-20mA signal and allows a host application (master) to
get two or more digital updates per second from a smart field device. As the digital FSK signal is phase
continuous, there is no interference with the
4-20mA signal. HART technology is a master/slave protocol, which means that a smart field
(slave) device only speaks when spoken to by a master. The HART Protocol can be used in various modes
such as point-to-point or multidrop for communicating information to/from smart field instruments and
central control or monitoring systems.
HART Communication occurs between two HART-enabled devices, typically a smart field
device and a control or monitoring system. Communication occurs using standard instrumentation grade
wire and using standard wiring and termination practices. The HART Protocol provides two simultaneous
communication channels: the 4-20mA analog signal and a digital signal. The 4-20mA signal communicates
the primary measured value (in the case of a field instrument) using the 4-20mA current loop - the fastest
and most reliable industry standard. Additional device information is communicated using a digital signal
that is superimposed on the analog signal. The digital signal contains information from the device including
device status, diagnostics, additional measured or calculated values, etc. Together, the two communication
channels provide a low-cost and very robust complete field communication solution that is easy to use and
configure.

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BLOCK DIAGRAM OF A SMART TRANSMITTER

“Prepare notes for SENSOR, ADC, MICROPROCESSOR, and DAC”

HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer)

HOW HART WORKS

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