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Siemens IK PI · 2015
Industrial Wireless Communication
WirelessHART
SITRANS AW200 WirelessHART adapter
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Overview
SITRANS AW200 WirelessHART Adapter
The SITRANS AW200 WirelessHART adapter is a battery-
powered communication component, which integrates HART
and 4 ... 20 mA field devices into a WirelessHART network.
On the wireless communication side, the adapter supports the
WirelessHART standard. HART and 4 ... 20 mA field devices are
connected on the field device side.
The SITRANS AW200 WirelessHART adapter
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support the WirelessHART standard (HART V 7.1)
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features a very high degree of security for wireless data
transmission
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integrates one 4 ... 20 mA field device or up to four HART field
devices (in multidrop mode) into a WirelessHART network
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features intelligent energy management for the power supply
of connected field devices
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can be easily parameterized using SIMATIC PDM
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Benefits
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High quality and service life
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Save on wiring costs in difficult installation conditions (e.g. for
moveable components) and for temporary installations.
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Subsequent integration of an installed field device with a
HART interface into maintenance and diagnostic systems if
the control system does not feature the required communi-
cation mechanisms. See page 9/3.
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Proven HART devices can continue to be used for wireless
communication without any limitations.
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Field devices with a 4 ... 20 mA interface (without HART) can
also be connected.
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Intelligent energy management to achieve the best possible
service life for the installed battery unit
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Optimum addition to wired communication and expansion of
solution options for system solutions in process automation
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Burst mode and event notification configuration for the
adapter and connected field devices.
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Application
The WirelessHART adapter can be used in a number of different
applications:
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Access to installed basis
Diagnostic information is obtained from existing wired HART
devices thanks to the permanent electrical connection of a
WirelessHART adapter, and is sent to system-based asset
management software such as SITRANS MDS.
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Status monitoring of system
Wireless devices are mounted at critical points in the system,
which are not usually connected to the control room due to
difficult accessibility or extensive costs for wiring. Better data
flow and diagnostics increase plant reliability, transparency
and safety.
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Process optimization
Temporary installation of a 4 ... 20mA or standard HART
device together with a SITRANS AW200 WirelessHART
adapter allows easier, flexible monitoring and plant optimi-
zation at lower costs.
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Process monitoring
Measured values, for example from tanks or silos, are trans-
mitted to a higher-level system at regular intervals, together
with the device and battery status.
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