
HART Communicator
October 2016
Reference Manual
00809-0100-4808, Rev DA
63
HART Communicator
C.3
Connections and hardware
The HART Communicator can interface with a transmitter from the control room, the instrument site, or
any wiring termination point in the loop through the communicator connections as shown in
Figure C-2
,
Figure C-3
, and
Figure C-4
. To communicate, connect the HART Communicator in parallel with the
instrument or load resistor. The connections are non-polarized. Before connecting the HART
Communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make sure the instruments in the loop are installed in
accordance with intrinsically safe or nonincendive field wiring practices.
Note
The HART Communicator needs a minimum of 250 ohms resistance in the loop to function properly. The
HART Communicator is not a measurement device and does not need to be calibrated; it is a
communications device through which the transmitter configuration information can read and adjusted.
All variable outputs displayed by the communicator are functions of the transmitter.
Figure C-2. 275 Field Communicator Rear Connection Panel with Optional NiCad Recharger Pack
A. NiCad recharger jack
B. Loop connection ports
C. Serial port
Note
Do not make connections to the serial port or NiCad recharger jack in an explosive atmosphere.
Figure C-3. 375 HART Communicator Terminal Access Door
A. IrDA interface (for PC communication)
B. HART Terminal Markings
See
“Safety messages” on page 60
for warning information.
B
C
A
B
A