In addition to the Primary Variable (PV), it may transfer 7 measurements from the Modbus Instrument. 

Namur flag according to NE107 and Namur alarm current control, NE43 are now supported.

The T310 is a three-wire DIN rail mounted module for interfacing Modbus transmitters to a HART network. The T310 is a complete transmitter module; it generates a Primary Variable (PV) including a status variable based on the Modbus signal. The Status variable indicates the quality of the PV. In addition to the PV, the T310 may transfer seven dynamic variables from the Modbus instrument. A variety of data formats can be interfaced such as Float, Integer, Long and Short. The Primary Variable (PV) is continuously read and updated for transmitting on the HART network.

T310 contains low-pass filtering functionality. The user can configure the damping value using a standard configuration tool.

The T310 communicates with the Modbus instrument through an RS485 communication line using or Ethernet. The T310 may be customized to accommodate other specific protocols.

The T310 supports the HART Universal Commands and the most used Common Practice commands.

The T310 contains an active current source. The module is powered from instrument power 24 V and contains connections for power lines to the connected instrument.

The T310 terminals are pluggable screw terminals and you may connect  a handheld configurator. 

Fint also provides gateways with tailored functionality.

Set-up of the T310 is done using a PC software tool, the SW02, purchased from Fint. SW02 is also monitoring tool. Modbus address, register addresses, data types etc can be configured. The T310 can be preconfigured at the factory with the settings required for your specific Modbus instrument.

The T310 supports Namur flag according to NE107 and Namur alarm current control, NE43.

Applications:

The T310 is intended for integration of existing Modbus instruments into a HART network. It is intended for system integrators that are building HART based systems, and manufacturers who want to offer HART capabilities for their Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP instruments.

The FF-H1 FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication stack is available for ARM Cortex processors. It is fully compliant. The H1 Link Master Stack for ST Microelectronics STM32 (ARM Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M4) processors includes an improved Link Active Scheduler (LAS) and support for both UFC100 (Aniotek) and SPC42 (Siemens) fieldbus controllers.

It has successfully completed conformance testing. It is conformance tested for STM32 and Renesas m16c processors. The communication stacks are licensed as a one-time buyout in executable, object or source code form.

Application

STM32 ARM processors are widely used for embedded applications as they provide the best features and high performance with lower power and lower cost than other alternatives. Whether developing a new field device or upgrading an existing one for FF communication, the Communication Stack and Function Block Application from Fint provide the complete solution with the fastest and most cost efficient path to achieving a fully compliant FF field device.

Under the terms of the agreement, Fint will purchase 100% of the outstanding shares of Fieldbus Inc. The acquisition aligns with Fint’s long term growth strategy by expanding its portfolio within Foundation Fieldbus technology and securing its position as a world leading provider of such technology.

We will present our new members in our series of DIN rail mounted converters, converting from Modbus and HART to Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus and from Modbus to HART and WirelessHART.

We will also introduce our new built-in converter, the T210, enabling Modbus instruments communicating with HART and present our development services for DTM, FDI and Ethernet-APL.

If you have plans for development activities within FDI, DTM, HART, WirelessHART, Profibus or Foundation Fieldbus, we hope you contact us so we can allocate time for a discussion. Or you can just drop in at your convenience.

We will be pleased to send you tickets for the show.

Plant owners, suppliers of process equipment as well as manufacturers of measurement and actuating devices are looking for gathering an increasing amount of data from the process and process equipment. Data is the key to increased understanding of process performance and for the capability to perform predictive maintenance and asset management. Gathering data and providing the interface between the process plant floor and the cloud, is where Fint’s  NBIoT expertise contributes.

It us a configurable WirelessHART slave with a Modbus Master. It publishes variables and status indicators from the Modbus device over the WirelessHART network. The Modbus RTU communication is over RS485. The device can also be delivered with a solution for Modbus TCP. T910 has a 24V supply voltage and has LEDs for power, join status, bursting and Modbus traffic and Modbus termination. On the front panel there is a connector for a handheld configurator. The T910 is based on Fint’s embedded WirelessHART converter, the T810.

The T910 interface allows up to 8 device variables (floating point or integer) and an extensive array of device status indicators to be passed from the Modbus device over the WirelessHART network.

The T910 includes a wired HART communication channel to provision the device for joining the WirelessHART network and configure the strategy for publishing variables.

T910 can be configured to publish measurements according to a time schedule or level triggered. T910 can also be configured to publish events. Four Burst command configurations are supported. The Real Time Clock is active when connected to a WirelessHART network.

Applications

The T910 is intended for integration of existing Modbus instruments into a WirelessHART network. Examples are manufacturers of measurement devices, detectors, and analyzers who want to offer WirelessHART capabilities in their Modbus instruments.

ST28 comprises a PC program, providing the human interface and a transmitter circuit board (T280). A bridge sensor may be connected directly to T280. To connect other sensor types may require development of additional front-end electronics.

ST28 is a tool suited for learning the HART protocol and to provide guidance for an instrument vendor that shall specify HART functionality in own products.

The Starter kit Master software is the SW02, running under any version of Windows. The kit may contain one, five or ten transmitter boards. See below for the different options available. The software will instruct the user in how to use the HART protocol and commands. The user learns about the functionality provided by the HART Universal and Common Practice commands through extensive “help” menus.

The software functionality exceeds the Universal and Common Practice commands defined by HART. Device specific commands are utilized. These allow a vendor to fully exploit the HART protocol by adding functionality and thus get an idea of implementation opportunities.

The T280 is a transmitter board. In order to connect it to a physical sensor, the user may need to develop specific front-end electronics. The T280 may provide power to the front-end.

T280 comes with a 24 bit A/D converter. The circuit board comprises a Texas MSP430 µcontroller, which runs the protocol and the application. The input voltage range is programmable up to 1.25 V.

ST28 requires a HART modem. If required it may be ordered as an option to the ST28 package.

ST 28 is a tool for HART slave device developers and for later use in connection with factory configuration of the developed device.

T280 features:

• Two channels w/ 24 bit resolution (sigma-delta A/D)
• 512 bytes for programmable non-volatile configuration memory
• 3.3 V regulated supply
• Reference voltages at 1.25 V
• Programmable Constant current source to feed an external measuring bridge (up to 4 mA)
• Programmable gain in ADC

Starter kit options:

ST28.1: One T280 and the Windows Master program, SW02

ST28.2: Five T280s including SW02

ST28.3: Ten T280s including SW02

The Starter kits allow a fast and direct route to field trials and market-ready HART products.

T280 includes two differential input channels with A/D conversion. Bridge sensor elements may be directly connected to T280.  Application specific front-end electronics may easily be connected. 6 mA is available. T280 supports Universal, a selected set of Common Practice HART commands and
Device Specific commands for sensor trimming and factory configuration by an OEM user. T280 is compliant with the HART 6.0 standard. T280 is suited for a two-wire loop powered design. T280 supports HART multidrop configuration. T280 supports HART burst mode communication.

General description:

T280 contains a four channel 24 bit A/D converter from Texas Instruments. The circuit board comprises a Texas MSP µcontroller that runs the protocol and the application.

T280 supports the HART Universal and the most applicable Common Practice Commands and can consequently be configured from any HART compliant hand held communicator or PC configuration tool.

T280 also provides several Device Specific Commands that allow the OEM customer to configure and trim the circuit board in the factory. There are commands for setting addresses, serial numbers, and sensor limits and for calibrating the sensor.

T280 supports three different input channels that can all be configured to be the Primary Variable (PV). Channel one and/or two could be a sensor bridge. It provides constant current or constant voltage for feeding the bridge.

There are connections for an LCD display and push buttons. These allow implementation of a local display. The display will show the measurements in digital values and as a bar graph. The easy to use configuration menu controlled from three buttons allow configuration of all essential HART functionality. It is easy to expand with custom specific menus.

Applications

The T280 is intended for embedding in field transmitters. It supports various measurement applications. The circuit design and component selection are targeted to allow rough industrial use. It comes in two variations, generic measurement and pressure bridge sensor application. The latter version allows temperature compensation and linearisation of the bridge.

T280 features:

• 24-bit resolution (sigma-delta A/D)
• Programmable gain in preamplifiers (1 – 128 times)
• 2 kbyte for programmable non-volatile configuration memory (Personality PROM)
• 3.3 V regulated supply
• The sensor input range may trimmed
• Device addresses can be programmed
• Reference voltages at 1.25 V
• Circuitry for IS protection
• Circuitry for EMC protection

T280 specifications:

• Mechanical size round card 65 mm
• Mounting three 3 mm screws
• Operating temperature range -40 °C to + 85 °C
• Max input signal range 10mV to 1.25 V
• Input supply voltage range 12-39 -Vdc
• The HART Universal and Common Practice commands
• SW drivers for personality PROM and A/D converters
• Input signal unipolar or bipolar
• 6.0 mA available for sensor use

HART Commands included:

All Universal Commands

• All Common Practice commands required by the application
• Selection of range
• Selection of engineering units
• Programming of the filter constant
• Selection between linear and square root transfer function
• Burst mode control

Devices specific commands for device configuration, two point trimming of sensor and A/D programming are supported.

Commands and functions for sensor liinearisation and temperature calibration may be added on request.

Engineering Unit and conversion between these are included for a variety of unit classes such as pressure, temperature, mass flow and volumetric flow applications. Other Engineering Units can be included on request.

Profiles

The module may be used for a wide variety of measurement applications. There are special profiles for:

• Pressure
• Temperature
• Mass flow
• Volume flow
• Level

Sensor interface specifications:

Sensor input, unipolar
(Programmable ranges – mV)
0 – 1250 mV            (default)
0 – 9.75, 0 – 19.5, 0-39, 0-78, 0-156, 0-313,0-625, 0-1250

Sensor input, bipolar
(Programmable ranges – mV)
 +/- 78 mV
 +/- 9.75, +/- 19.5, +/- 39, +/- 78, +/- 156,+/-313, +/-625, +/- 1250

Resolution of the ADC input channels
24 bits

Temperature drift of Channel 1 and 2
<  25 ppm/°C

Supply voltage for application electronics
3.3 Vdc  +/- 5%

Maximum current available for application electronics
6.0 mA

Constant current output for feeding of sensor bridge
Up to 4.0 mA

Constant output voltage for voltage drive of sensor bridge
3.3 Vdc

The T310 is a three-wire DIN rail mounted module for interfacing Modbus transmitters to a HART network. The T310 is a complete transmitter module; it generates a Primary Variable (PV) including a status variable based on the Modbus signal. The Status variable indicates the quality of the PV. In addition to the PV, the T310 may transfer seven dynamic variables from the Modbus instrument. A variety of data formats can be interfaced such as Float, Integer, Long and Short. The Primary Variable (PV) is continuously read and updated for transmitting on the HART network.

T310 contains low-pass filtering functionality. The user can configure the damping value using a standard configuration tool.

The T310 communicates with the Modbus instrument through an RS485 communication line using or Ethernet. The T310 may be customized to accommodate other specific protocols.

The T310 supports the HART Universal Commands and the most used Common Practice commands.

The T310 contains an active current source. The module is powered from instrument power 24 V and contains connections for power lines to the connected instrument.

The T310 terminals are pluggable screw terminals and you may connect  a handheld configurator. 

Fint also provides gateways with tailored functionality.

Set-up of the T310 is done using a PC software tool, the SW02, purchased from Fint. SW02 is also monitoring tool. Modbus address, register addresses, data types etc can be configured. The T310 can be preconfigured at the factory with the settings required for your specific Modbus instrument.

The T310 suppports Namur flag according to NE107 and Namur alarm current control, NE43.

Applications:

The T310 is intended for integration of existing Modbus instruments into a HART network. It is intended for system integrators that are building HART based systems, and manufacturers who want to offer HART capabilities for their Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP instruments.

General Information:

ST21 is a tool suited for learning the HART protocol and to provide guidance for an instrument vendor that needs help to specify HART functionality for its own products.

The Starter kit Master software is the SW02, running under any version of Windows. The kit may contain one, five or ten transmitter boards. See below for the different options available. The software will instruct the user in how to use the HART protocol and commands. The user learns about the functionality provided by the HART Universal and Common Practice commands through extensive “help” menus.

The Tool kit will give the user ideas on how the functionality of a HART device may be added by using Device Specific Commands. These allow a vendor to fully exploit the HART protocol and thus get an idea of implementation opportunities.

The T210 is a built-in board. It supports the Modbus protocol for communication with the instrument. The Modbus communication needs to be configured to allow T210 to fetch the Primary Variable and the Device Status from the correct registers within the instrument and make them available on the HART interface.

T210 supports either RS485, RS232 or pure CMOS circuitry for connecting to the Modbus interface.

ST21 requires a HART modem which may be ordered as an option to the ST21.

ST21 is a useful tool for the device developer and for later use in connection with factory configuration of the developed device.

T210 features:

1. Modbus channel for reading the PV
2. Modbus channel for reading Range values
3. Modbus channel for reading Device status
4. Configuration of Modbus communication

Starter kit options:

1. ST21.1: One T210 and the Windows Master program, SW02
2. ST21.2: Five T210s including SW02
3. ST21.3: Ten T210s including SW02
4. The Starter kits allow a fast and direct route to field trials and market-ready HART products.

General description:

• HART slave OEM module for built-in application
• Provides HARTability to Modbus transmitters
• Modbus connection options are RS485, RS232 or CMOS.
• Connects to the 4-20 mA line in the same manner as a handheld communicator
• Can be configured to control the 4 -20 mA loop (Current  sinking)
• T210 supports HART 7 Universal commands and selected Common Practice commands.
• T210 supports Device Specific commands on request.
• T210 is compliant with the HART 7 standard.
• T210 supports HART burst mode and multidrop communication
• Small dimensions, 50 mm by 50 mm
• Flash programmable
• In case of an actuator or transmitter application you should apply the T210H7_A version

T210 is an OEM board designed for integration in 4-20 mA instruments with a Modbus RTU output. It allows upgrade of 4-20mA instruments to HART. It supports RS 232, RS 485 or a CMOS UART on the instrument interface.

T210 communicates on a serial line supporting the Modbus protocol. It reads four variables  from the instrument. Calibration and parameter set-up capabilities may require additional programming. The T210 module can be adapted and customized to meet user specific requirements.

T210 does not control the loop-current. The main instrument is supposed to do that. T210 connects capacitively to the loop. If the loop-current must be controlled in order to do loop testing or 4-20 mA trimming through a HART command, this can be achieved by adding the required support on the internal communication line between the T210 and the instrument.

T210 supports HART Universal Commands. If required, it may support additional Common Practice and Device Specific Commands.

T210 application possibilities:

• Gas detectors
• Analysers
• Positioners
• Any smart instrument with Modbus protocol and 4-20mA current loop output.

T210 specifications:

• Mechanical size 50 mm x 50 mm
• Mounting: four 3 mm screws
• Operating temperature range -40 C to + 85 C
• Input supply voltage range 6-30 Vdc
• Line over voltage protection 39V
• The HART Universal and Common Practice commands

HART Commands included:

• All Universal Commands
• Read variables
• Read and write TAG name
• Read range values and sensor limits
• Read and write user massages and date
• Selection of engineering units
• Burst mode control

Device Specific Commands are included for factory set-up. To operate on these commands the user needs the HART Master program SW02. There are commands for setting addresses, serial numbers and sensor limits.

The Starter kit ST21 contains the required set-up  tools for T210

The Modbus communication needs to be configured to allow T810 to fetch Device Variables and Device Status from the correct registers within the instrument. The Primary Variable and three more dynamic variables can be mapped to any Device Variable by use of HART commands.

T810 features: • 8 configurable Device Variables • 4 Dynamic Variables, PV, SV, TV and QV. • Dynamic Variables are mappable to Device Variables • FSK Maintenance port for configuration • Burst on Wireless channel • Event Notification on Wireless channel (status reporting) • Status Simulation • Configuration of Modbus communication.

T810 specifications: • Mechanical size 42mm x 42mm • Mounting option Four 3 mm screws • Mouning option 2.54 mm standard pin rows • Operating temperature range -40 *C to + 85 *C • Input supply voltage range 3-12 Vdc • The T810 can act as both an endpoint and a router, increasing the network reliability • The IEEE 802.15.4-certified radio operates on the 2.4 GHz global license-free band • RF certifications for FCC, IC, and CE • AES-128 bit encryption (certified NIST FIPS-197 compliant)

HART Commands included:

• All Universal Commands • Read variables • Read and write TAG name • Read range values and sensor limits • Read and write user massages and date • Common Practice Commands • Burst mode control • Event Notification control • Variable and status simulation • Device Specific Commands • Device Specific Commands for factory set-up

Device Specific Commands are included for factory set-up. To operate on these commands the user needs the HART Master program, SW02, available from Fint. These are commands for setting register addresses and Modbus settings.

It comprises PC tools, WirelessHART interface cards, T810, and you may choose among different gateways like the Emerson and the Phoenix or the the Dust/Linear WirelessHART Manager .
Instruments having Modbus RTU can be connected to the T810s to allow communication over the WirelessHART network.

The Starter kit includes a Master software, the SW02, running under all versions of Windows, demonstrating all features of HART and Wireless HART

The software functionality exceeds Universal and Common Practice commands defined by HART, also utilizing device specific commands. These allow a vendor to fully exploit the HART protocol by adding functionality and thus get an idea of implementation opportunities.

The T810 is a built-in board. It supports the Modbus CMOS protocol (with adaptive logical level) for communication with the instrument. The Modbus communication needs to be configured to allow T810 to fetch Device Variables and Device Status from the correct registers within the instrument. The Primary Variable and three more dynamic variables can be mapped to any Device Variable by use of HART commands.

A simulation mode allows T810 to publish data even though no Modbus instrument is connected. ST81 is suited for testing T810, and it provides an entry-level platform and guidance for intrument vendors seeking WirelessHART functionality in their products.

Fint has also available testing tools and basic HART hardware design that can be utilized in a HART development project.

The Master Stack  7.x is tested and used for the M16c. The stack is also available for other platforms. Porting of the stack is a straightforward task and may be done by the customer or by Fint. In the latter case Fint needs to receive the relevant microcontroller with compiler and testing tools.

The stack is not written for context switching or for re-entrant applications. Fint can take on making the required modifications to obtain these capabilities.

The code is written in ANSI –C.

It is supplied with a reference manual and example code.

The protocol software is sold as a one-time buy-out license and is available in two different versions.

The different versions support the following functionalities:

a) Basic 7.x – SWT2MS3000_99_10_04

• Support for any HART command
  • Universal
  • Common Practice
  • Device Specific
• Burst Mode
• MultiDrop Mode

b) Comprehensive 7.x – SWT2MS3000_99_10_05

• All of a)
• Extended Polling Address Range
• Extended Command Numbers
• Delayed Respons

Requirements to target.

The HART Master stack will require a timer tick at least each 4 ms in order to have the right resolution on the protocol timers.

The stack is designed for a built-in UART.

Fint has also available testing tools and basic HART hardware design that can be utilized in a HART development project.

The Slave Stack  7.x is tested and used for the Texas MSP 430. The stack is also available for other platforms. Porting of the stack is a straightforward task and may be done by the customer or by Fint. In the latter case Fint needs to receive the relevant microcontroller with compiler and testing tools.

The code is written in ANSI –C.

It is supplied with a reference manual and example code.

The protocol software is sold as a one-time buy-out license and is available in four different versions.

The different versions support the following functionalities:

a) Basic 7.x Basic, SWT2S 3000_99_03_09

• Support for any HART command
  • Universal (Basic)
  • Common Practice
  • Device Specific
• MultiDrop Mode
• Support for 7.x HART commands
  • Universal Command extension
• Support for extended address space
• Support for Dynamic value Status
• 16 bit Manufacturer Id

b) Basic 7.x Extension, SWT2S 3000_99_03_06

This is the same as SWT2S 3000_99_03_09 but with an additional functionality:           

• HART 7.x Burst mode

c) 7.x Comprehensive, SWT2S 3000_99_03_07

This is the same version as the SWT2S3000_99_03_06 but with enhanced properties:

• Extended command numbers
  • Addition for more commands beyond 256. Required for device family commands.
• Event notification
• Event simulation
• Status handling according to NAMUR requirements

d) 7.x Full, SWT2S 3000_99_03_08

Suited for gateways or other devices that require more than 256 ms to respond. This is the same version as the SWT2S3000_99_03_07 but with additional properties:

• Delayed Response
  • It is included an example for two Delayed Response buffers, DR buffers, (two simultaneous transactions are possible). To support more buffers, the user must extend memory to required size.
• Catching Device.  The code is written in ANSI –C.
• It is supplied with a reference manual and example code.
• A feature that allows the device to be physically detected in the field.
   

General description:

The HART instruments must be preconfigured to multidrop and be given addresses in the range 1 – 16. The T501 will automatically establish connection to the HART transmitter based on a user initiated scan. When the HART instrument is detected, key parameters are read from the instrument and will be visible on the Profibus side. The T501 will read Unit codes, sensor limits and range values from the HART transmitters. These values will be available on Profibus from a Master Class two using DP V1. Profibus DP-V0 service is suppoerted

No configuration is required.

T501 supports the DP V1 protocol and PA Profile 3.02.

In order to communicate with a HART instrument, the device includes a HART Master. The module reads the variables from the instrument and converts these to dynamic variables on DP. Four AI Function Blocks are supported, one for each instrument. Other Function blocks can be added on request.

The Profibus baud rate is automatically detected and all data rates are supported.

The HART Universal command parameters are available from the DP side.

The HART slaves are supposed to work in multidrop mode, but by applying a Configuration tool that comes with the converter it is possible to read four dynamic variables from one instrument, or two variables from two instruments.

The HART instrument may be powered through the T501. T501 has a separate 24 V input for this.

The HART support is limited to the Universal commands. The T501 does not support configuration of the HART transmitter through Profibus.

The T501 generates one measured variable including a status variable indicating the quality of the
measurement for each HART transmitter. The Primary Variable (PV) will be continuously read and updated. Any HART communication problem will be reported in the Profibus Diagnostics message.

The T501 supports alarm flagging. The user can configure four alarm levels using a standard configuration tool.

The T501 supports low-pass filtering. The user can configure the damping value using a standard configuration tool.

There are Slide/DIP switches for Profibus termination and Profibus address setting.

NAMUR NE107 diagnostics is supported. The user can direct the diagnostic information from the instrument to the appropriate NAMUR flag.

Applications:

The T501 is intended for integration of existing HART instruments into Profibus DP network. Examples are system integrators that are building Profibus based systems and manufacturers of measurement devices, detectors, and analyzers who want to offer Profibus DP capabilities on their HART instruments.

T511 allows interfacing up to 4 Modbus instruments. It generates a measured variable including a status variable indicating the quality of the measurement.

Profibus DP-V0 and DP-V1 configuration service is supported

The module reads the variables from the instrument and converts these to  dynamic variables on Profibus. Four AI Function Blocks are supported. The location of the Modbus registers and data type of the Modbus variable is easily configured.

The T511 supports diagnostic information according to NAMUR NE 107. The user has fully flexibility in mapping diagnosis to the four NAMUR flags.

Lowpass filtering is supported.

The Primary Variable (PV) will be continuously read and updated. Any Modbus communication problem will be reported in the Profibus Diagnostics message.

The  physical interface to the Modbus instruments is RS 485

T511 supports one measured variable including quality status of the measurement per channel. Each channel supports blocks of up to 16 registers for cyclic exchange of input and/or output data. Configurations can be selected to allow 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 bytes to cyclically be read and/or written to the device per Modbus instrument. Max input dataframe is 236 bytes.

T511 supports access to up to ten read/write setup registers per Modbus device through Profibus.

T511 supports easy configuration from a PC. No special tools are required

Applications:

The T511 is intended for integration of existing Modbus instruments into Profibus DP network. Examples are system integrators who are building Profibus DP based systems, and manufacturers of measurement devices, detectors, and analyzers who want to offer Profibus DP capabilities in their Modbus instruments.

The T500 is a complete transmitter module. It allows interfacing up to 4 HART instruments. It generates a measured variable including a status variable indicating the quality of the measurement.

The HART instruments must be preconfigured to multidrop and be given addresses in the
range 1 – 16. The T500 will automatically establish connection to the HART transmitter at power-up. When the
HART instrument is detected, key parameters are read from the instrument and will be visible on the Profibus side. The T500 will read Unit codes, sensor limits and range values from the HART transmitters. These values
will be available on Profibus from a Master Class two using DP V1.

In order to communicate with a HART instrument, the T500 includes a HART Master. The module reads the variables from the instrument and converts these to  dynamic variables on PA. Four AI Function Blocks are supported, one for each instrument. By reconfiguring the T500 it is possible to read four dynamic variables from one instrument. This application will require use of a configuration tool or the T500 can be ordered preconfigured from FINT.

The power draw from the PA bus is 13 mA. The HART instrument may be powered through the T500. T500 has a separate 24 V input for this.

The HART support is limited to the Universal commands. The T500 does not support configuration of the HART transmitter through Profibus.

The T500 generates one measured variable including a status variable indicating the quality of the
measurement for each HART transmitter. The Primary Variable (PV) will be continuously read and updated. Any HART communication problem will be reported in the PA Diagnostics message.

The T500 supports alarm flagging. The user can configure four alarm levels using a standard configuration tool.

The T500 supports low-pass filtering. The user can configure the damping value using a standard configuration tool.

Other Function blocks can be added on request. The HART slaves are supposed to work in multidrop mode.

The HART Universal command parameters are available from the PA side.

The T500 supports the Profibus PA profile 3.02.
No special programming is required to set up the device.

Applications:

The T500 is intended for integration of existing HART instruments into a Profibus PA network. Examples are system integrators who are building Profibus based systems and manufacturers of measurement devices, detectors, and analysers who want to offer Profibus PA capabilities on their HART instruments.

The T510 is a complete transmitter module. It allows interfacing of up to 4 Modbus instruments. The dynamic variables can either be presented in the standard Profibus PA 3.02 format or as a block of data. The data length, the Modbus addresses and the Modbus data-rate are configurable using DPV1 services. Profibus DP-V0 is also supported. The module supports both a standard 3.02 profile Ident No as well as a Manufacturer specific Ident No.

In order to communicate with a Modbus instrument, the T510 includes a Modbus Master. It is a Profibus Slave. The module reads the variables from the instrument and converts these to  dynamic variables on Profibus. Four AI Function Blocks are supported. The location of the Modbus registers and data type of the Modbus variable can be configured using a PC based configuration tool that comes with the converter.

The Primary Variable (PV) will be continuously read and updated. Any Modbus communication problem will be reported in the Profibus Diagnostics message.

T510 supports diagnostic information according to NAMUR NE107. The user has full flexibility in mapping diagnosis to the four NAMUR flags.

The physical interface is RS 485.

The T510 supports alarm flagging in the module. The user can configure four alarm levels using a standard configuration tool.

The T510 supports low-pass filtering in the module. The user can configure the damping value using a standard configuration tool.

A transparent Modbus channel is available.

Configurations can be selected to allow for 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 bytes to be cyclically read and/or written to the device per Modbus instrument. Max input data frame is 236 bytes.

T510 has Slide/DIP switches for Modbus/Profibus  termination and Profibus Address setting.

Applications

The T510 is intended for integration of existing Modbus instruments into a Profibus PA network. Examples are system integrators who are building Profibus PA based systems, and manufacturers of measurement devices, detectors, and analyzers who want to offer Profibus PA capabilities in their Modbus instruments.

Four AI Function Blocks are supported. The location of the Modbus registers and data type of the Modbus variable can be configured. Other Function blocks can be added on request. In order to communicate with a Modbus instrument the T410 includes a Modbus Master.

Two options are available for powering and galvanic isolation:

1. The T410 comes with Galvanic isolation for instruments that are separately powered
2. Power supply for the instrument (3.3Vdc).

Option 2 is only possible for low power consuming devices. The electrical interface should be CMOS.

Three physical interfaces are supported: CMOS UART, RS 232 and RS 485.

The following Profibus PA functionalities are supported:

• Alarm handling
• Low pass filtering
• Unit conversion
• Range specification
• User calibration
• Diagnostic information handling

The Operation Temperature Range is -40 °C – +85 °C, and the current draw is 14mA.

The T410 is a round card with 65 mm in diamter.

Applications

The T410 is intended to be integrated into Modbus instruments that shall be upgraded to interface to Profibus PA.

It generates a measured variable including a status variable indicating the quality of the measurement.

T710 includes a Modbus Master in order to communicate with a Modbus RTU instrument. The module reads the variables from the instrument and converts this to a dynamic variable on FOUNDATION Fieldbus (FF). Four AI Function Blocks are supported. Other Function blocks can be added on request. The location of the Modbus registers and data type of the Modbus variables can be configured from any FF configurator. The T710 is tested against ITK 6.12.

The Primary Variable (PV) will be continuously read and updated. Any Modbus communication problem will be reported in the FF Diagnostics message.

Up to ten Modbus registers can be configured as read/write registers for general instrument set-up.

The T710 supports alarm flagging in the module. The user can configure four alarm levels using a standard configuration tool.

The T710 supports low-pass filtering in the module. The user can configure the damping value using a standard configuration tool.

The T710 supports four blocks of consecutive registers for set-up purposes. Parameters have read and right access. It is one block of data per connected Modbus instrument. The registers may be password protected.

The physical interface is RS 485.

Slide and DIP switches are used for bus terminations and setting the device in Simulation Mode.

The T710 can be set-up from any FF host system. No special programming is thus required.

Applications

The T710 is intended for integration of existing Modbus instruments into FOUNDATION Fieldbus network. It is intended for system integrators that are building Foundation Fieldbus based systems and for manufacturers of measurement devices, detectors and analysers who want to offer their Modbus instruments to be applied in an FF network.

It generates a measured variable including a status variable indicating the quality of the measurement. Both current sinking and current sourcing HART transmitters are supported.

T700 includes a HART Master to communicate with HART instruments. The module reads the variables from the instrument and converts this to a dynamic variable on FOUNDATION Fieldbus (FF). Four AI Function Blocks are supported. The T700 is tested against ITK 6.12. Other Function blocks can be added on request.

The Primary Variable (PV) will be continuously read and updated. Any HART communication problem will be reported in the FF XD Error alert.

Universal commands are supported.

The power draw from the FF bus is 13 mA.  The HART instruments are separately powered.

On command the T700 will scan the HART network for HART instruments. No configuration is required.

The HART instruments must be preconfigured to multidrop and be given addresses in the range 1 – 16. In this case the power draw is limited to 4 mA. The T700 will establish connection to the HART transmitter on network scan. When the HART instrument is detected, key parameters are read from the instrument and will be visible on the FF side. The T700 will read Unit codes, Sensor limits and Range values from the HART transmitters. These values will be available on FF from any Host system.

The T700 generates the measured variables including a status variable indicating the quality of the measurement.

The T700 supports alarm flagging in the module. The user can configure four alarm levels using a standard configuration tool.

The T700 supports low-pass filtering in the module. The user can configure the damping value using a standard configuration tool.

The T700 is programmed using any DD based Host system. No special configuration tool will be required.

Applications:

The T700 is intended for integration of existing HART instruments into FOUNDATION Fieldbus network. It is intended for system integrators that are building Foundation Fieldbus based systems and manufacturers of measurement devices, detectors, and analysers who want to add FF functionality to their HART instruments.

General description

The T610_C is a built-in module for interfacing Modbus or HART transmitters to a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network

There are options for using RS485, RS232 or pure CMOS UART communication.

Fint provides drivers with HART Master or Modbus Master functionality.Numbers and types of Function Blocks may be engineered for any transmitter or actuator type.

If you have a simple application and do not think customization is necessary, you should consider use “the ready to go module”, the T610.

The T610_C is an OEM module intended for Modbus or HART instruments that shall be upgraded to interface to FOUNDATION fieldbus.

The T610_C comes with:

Galvanic isolation or Power supply for the instrument, 3.3Vdc ( only for low power consuming devices).

The electrical interface should be CMOS.

Specifications:

1. Mechanical size: round card 65 mm
2. Mounting: three 3.0 mm screws
3. Operating temperature range: -40 C to + 85 C
4. Loop current draw: 20 mA

Instrument interfacing options:

For Galvanic isolation:

• T610_C01      RS 232 instrument interfacing
• T610_C02      CMOS instrument interfacing
• T610_C03      RS485 instrument interfacingInstrument power option:
• T610_C12      CMOS instrument interfacing

Technical data (prepared for):

Electrical data

Prepared for EMC compatibility according to

EN 61000-4-3

EN 61000-4-4

EN 61000-4-5

EN 61000-4-6

Industrial environment

EN 55022

Light-industry environment

FF functionality included:

1. Alarms
2. Low pass filtering
3. Unit conversion
4. Range
5. User calibration
6. Diagnostic information 

There are options for using RS485, RS232 or pure CMOS UART communication to the instrument. It is loop powered and is suited for a two-wire loop powered design.

It includes a Modbus master software enabling communication with a Modbus actuator/positioner. T610_B supports position setpoint, position feedback, five digital control signals and five digital feedback signals. The OEM user routes these signals to the appropriate Modbus addresses through a straightforward configuration.

The T610_B supports 2 AI, 1 AO, 1 PID, 5 DO and 5 DI Function Blocks. The software is tested for ITK 6.2.

If you need more functionality for instance other Function blocks, you should use the T610_C, and let Fint’s design team do the customization according to your particular specifications.

Applications

The T610_B is an OEM module intended for Modbus actuators/positioners that shall be upgraded to interface to FOUNDATION fieldbus.

Powering and galvanic isolation

The T610_B comes with:Galvanic isolation for separately powered instruments or power supply for the instrument (3.3Vdc) for loop powered applications.(only possible for low power consuming devices. The electrical interface should be CMOS).

T610_B  features:

• Modbus configuration capabilities:
  • Communication parameters
  • Modbus address
  • Register addresses
• Data type flexibility
• Write protection of Modbus settings
• Configuration of Modbus settings from any DD based configurator
• Circuitry for EMC protection
• Circuitry for IS protection

Specifications:

1. Mechanical size: round card, 65 mm
2. Mounting: three 3.0 mm screws
3. Operating temperature range:  -40 C to + 85 C
4. Loop current draw: 20 mA

Actuator/positioner interfacing options:

Galvanic isolation:

• T610_B_01     RS 232 instrument interfacing
• T610_B_02     CMOS instrument interfacing
• T610_B_03     RS485 instrument interfacingInstrument power option:
• T610_B_12             CMOS instrument interfacing

Electrical data

Prepared for EMC compatibility according to

EN 61000-4-3

EN 61000-4-4

EN 61000-4-5

EN 61000-4-6

Industrial environment

EN 55022

Light-industry environment

T610 includes a Modbus master in order to communicate with a Modbus instrument. The module reads the variables from the instrument and converts this to a dynamic variable on FF. Four AI Function Blocks are supported. The location of the Modbus registers and data type of the Modbus variable can be configured from any FF configurator. The T610 is tested against ITK 5.2.0 Other Function blocks can be added on request. The device has LAS (Master functionality).

Applications

The T610 is intended for Modbus RTU instruments that shall be upgraded to interface to FOUNDATION fieldbus

The following power options are available for powering and galvanic isolation:

The T610 comes with Galvanic isolation for instruments that are separately powered
Power supply for the instrument (3.3Vdc).
Option 2 is only possible for low power consuming devices. The electrical interface should be CMOS.

The following physical interfaces are supported:

CMOS UART
RS 232
RS 485
FF functionality supported:

Alarms
Low pass filtering
Unit conversion
Range
User calibration
Diagnostic information
Before starting to use the T610, it is recommended to purchase the Starter kit, ST61. It contains all the necessary tools for configuration and evaluation of the FF technology.

Mechanical description:

Round card – 65 mm in diamter

Operation Temperature Range:

-40 °C – +85 °C

Electrical Specification:

Curent draw 20 mA

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The first step to use the data created by intelligent field devices and turn it into actionable information is to simplify the procedures needed to access field device information by higher-level control or host systems.

These procedures, known as integration, must be completed to assure proper field device management by the host including device configuration, replacement, maintenance, and diagnostics. These are standardized and made usable across all systems.

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Fint offers FDI Device Package development, including User Interface Plug-in (UIP). Fint also offers to convert DDs(EDDs) to FDI in order to facilitate integration of existing  instruments with FDI enabled hosts.

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A possible architecture is shown above. The NBIoT card is applied as a mezzanine card connected to a data acquisition card
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