7.3.1.8
Integrating a HART server network
You can use SIMATIC PDM to configure HART devices for the following networks:
● Multiplexer networks
– Multiplexer network with panel (for example, MTL multiplexer)
– Multiplexer network without panel (for example, P+F multiplexer)
● Wireless Hart gateway
You configure a wireless HART gateway as a HART multiplexer.
You need a HART server application in the project to integrate and manage these networks.
You can find detailed information on the HART server in the description or the online help for
this product.
● You can address multiplexers using the HART server. You can obtain more information
from the device manufacturers.
● The HART server of SIMATIC PDM does not support multimaster operation. Jobs have to
be coordinated to avoid conflicts. This coordination has to take place on the multiplexer
network level.
Requirement
● A HART server is installed on the computer.
● A multiplexer network has been integrated in the HART server.
● A project has been created in the SIMATIC Manager.
● The HART network is physically connected to the PC station.
Note
Integrating a HART multiplexer network
In the HART server, a project has to be created for the multiplexer in order for the
configuration data of the multiplex to be available in the process device network view.
Starting the HART server application
Note
HART server
The HART server application should always be open before you configure or integrate HART
devices.
You have the following options for starting the HART server application:
Functions
7.3 Device management
Help for SIMATIC PDM (V8.2)
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