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Industrial Wireless Communication
WirelessHART
SITRANS AW210 WirelessHART adapter
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Overview
SITRANS AW210 WirelessHART adapter
The WirelessHART adapter SITRANS AW210 is a communi-
cation component which can integrate a wide range of field
devices into a WirelessHART network. On the wireless commu-
nication side, the adapter supports the WirelessHART standard.
HART and 4 to 20 mA field devices are connected on the field
device side.
The WirelessHART adapter SITRANS AW210
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Supports the WirelessHART standard (HART V 7.1)
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Features an extremely high degree of security for wireless
data transmission.
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Integrates a 4 to 20 mA field device into a WirelessHART
network
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Integrates up to eight HART field devices (in multidrop mode)
into a WirelessHART network
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Can be powered with the 4
to
20 mA loop or an external power
supply
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Power management can be activated to minimize energy
consumption
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Easy to configure with SIMATIC PDM, AMS, Handheld 475.
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Benefits
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"Intrinsically safe" or "Explosion proof"
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High quality and service life
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Extremely rugged enclosure
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No additional cabling required with loop power supply
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Subsequent integration of an installed field device with HART
interface into maintenance and diagnostic systems if the
control system does not feature the required communication
mechanisms
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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 to 20 mA interface (without HART) can
also be connected
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Ideal addition to wired communication and to the range of
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 power from the 4 to 20 mA loop.
This information is sent to central system-based asset
management software such as SITRANS MDS.
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Status monitoring of the plant
Wireless devices are mounted at critical points in the plant
which are not usually connected to the control room due to
difficult access or high wiring costs. Better data flow and
diagnostics increase plant reliability, transparency and safety.
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Process optimization
Temporary installation of a 4 to 20mA or standard HART
device together with a SITRANS AW210 WirelessHART
adapter allows easier, flexible monitoring and plant optimi-
zation at lower costs. SITRANS AW210 can also be usefully
used where there is already an external power supply, or one
is needed anyway.
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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 status. SITRANS AW210 is particularly easy to
use with 4-wire devices, as they have an external power
supply.
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Design
SITRANS AW210 WirelessHART Adapter consists of:
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An enclosure with a fitted aerial
• Electronics
SITRANS AW210 Wireless-HART Adapter, assembly
The enclosure contains the potted electronics and the wireless
module. The aerial is fitted at the top in the enclosure.
On the base of the enclosure is the connector with a ½" NPT fe-
male thread. Six cables run from this connector to connect the
adapter.
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Ground connection
Enclosure with potted aerial
½" NPT screw connection
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