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Features Interface your PC to a HART network Works with HART products from multiple manufacturers System powered: no external power supply required Tested isolation of 1500V DC between the field instrument and EIA-RS232 adaptor pins 6 foot cable with pinch connectors for easy access to the HART line Very low leakage (Max 10 uA @ 35V dc) current to the process network Standard DB9 serial interface

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Functional Description
The HI311HART Serial Interface provides a complete physical link between a HART Field Instrument and any PC or laptop equipped with a serial port. The interface is fully self contained, and requires no direct power supply. The HI311 is designed for use with any software driver that meets the conditions shown in Table 1, or with SmarResearch's CONF401 HART Configuration Software. The SMAR HI311 provides a direct interface between a standard serial communication port on a PC and a HART network. The HI311 is compatible with HART communication environments, and uses a minimum number of signals from the serial port.

NOTE: The HI311 does not support operations using a USB to RS232 converter. Passing of all control signals cannot be guaranteed using these devices. For applications requiring a USB port, use the Smar Research HI321 USB to HART interface.

WAVE SHAPER

TxD RxD RTS CTS DCD DSR DTR

INPUT LINE

MODEM CIRCUIT

POWER

VCC

INPUT FILTER

Figure 1 - Block Diagran

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HI311 Functional Description

Signal Functions
TxD (pin #3) TRANSMITTED DATA Computer output signal. HI311 Input Signal. Defines serial data being transmitted. Nominal speed = 1200bps. DSR (pin #6) DATA SET READY HI311 output signal. Computer input signal. Connected internally to the DTR line of the DB9 connector.

RxD (pin #2) RECEIVED DATA HI311 output signal. Computer input signal. Defines the serial data being detected at the HART instrument line. Nominal speed = 1200bps.

DCD (pin #1) DATA CARRIER DETECTED HI311 output signal. Computer input signal. Connected to the carrier detection signal from the modem. Will show TRUE when the modem detects frequency activity on the HART instrument line.

RTS (pin #7) REQUEST TO SEND Computer output signal. HI311 Input Signal. Toggled by the computer to define the direction of data flow through the modem. RTS = TRUE: Modem is transmitting to the HART instrument. RTS = FALSE: Modem is receiving from the HART instrument. CTS (pin #8) CLEAR TO SEND HI311 output signal. Computer input signal. Connected internally to the RTS line of the DB9 connector.

DTR (pin #4) DATA TERMINAL READY Computer output signal. HI311 Input Signal. Primary source of power. To insure proper operation of the interface, it must be at V+ (state TRUE) at all times. When DTR goes to 0 Volts, power will be drawn from TxD and RTS.

GND (pin #5) SIGNAL GROUND Connects the computers ground wire to the ground wire of the HI311. This ground signal is isolated from the HART instrument line. Tested for a minimum isolation of 1500Vdc between the DB9 pins and the HART line pins.

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HI311 Signals

Signal Levels
The table below defines the signal levels that should be present at the computers serial port for proper operation of the HI311. Pin numbers reference the HI311s female DB9 connector.

DB9 TxD (3) RxD (2) RTS (7) CTS (8) DSR (6) GND (5) DCD (1) DTR (4)

V+ min 5V 4V 5V .... .... REF 4V 8V

Vmax 1V 1V 1V .... .... REF 1V 0V

Z max 3K 200 3K .... .... REF 200 200

TRANSMITTING TO A HART LINE (FSK) DATA OUT DON'T CARE TRUE =RTS=TRUE =DTR=TRUE DIRECT CONNECTION LINE ACTIVITY TRUE (V+)

RECEIVING FROM HART LINE (FSK) DON'T CARE DATA IN FALSE =RTS=FALSE =DTR=TRUE DIRECT CONNECTION LINE ACTIVITY TRUE (V+)

Table 1 - Pin Signal Levels

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HI311 Signals

Signal Definitions
Figures 2 and 3 below give the operating charecteristics of the HART modulator at 1200 Hz and 2200 Hz. Both were plotted using an HP digitizing oscilloscope connected to a 24Vdc power supply, a 250 Ohm shunt resistor, and a pressure transmitter. Figure 4 shows the test circuit.

Frequency: 1200 Hz 500

300

100 0 -100

-300

-500 0 0.36 0.72 (ms) 1.08 1.44 1.80

Figure 2 - 1200 Hz

Frequency: 2200 500

300

100 0 -100

-300

-500 0 0.34 0.68 (ms) 1.02 1.36 1.70

Figure 3 - 2400 Hz

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HI311 Signals

Connection Example

Serial Cable Optional Intrinsically Safe Barrier

250 Ohms

Vcc = 24Vdc (35 Vdc MAX)

Instrument

Figure 4 - Circuit Example

Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions Length: Width: Depth: 4.25 1.25 0.75 Cable 6 max. length (including probles) Connections Computer: DB( (female) or USB HART Side: Clamp Probes

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HI311 Specifications

Smar Research reserves the right to make changes to design and functionality of any product without notice. Smar Research does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product. Smar Research , Technology Source, and the SRC logo are registered trademarks of Smar Research Corporation. The HART, Fieldbus, and Profibus Foundation logos are trademarks of their respective owners.

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