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ProLinx-HART
ProLinx Gateway
HART Master with Analog I/O
October 13, 2011
DRIVER MANUAL

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Important Installation Instructions
Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods, Article 501-4 (b)
of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 for installation in the U.S., or as specified in Section 18-1J2 of the Canadian
Electrical Code for installations in Canada, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction. The following
warnings must be heeded:
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR
SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIV. 2;
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF
POWER BEFORE REPLACING OR WIRING MODULES
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER
HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
THIS DEVICE SHALL BE POWERED BY CLASS 2 OUTPUTS ONLY.
ProLinx
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Products Warnings
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS
POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D'EXPLOSION – AVANT DE DÉCONNECTER L'EQUIPMENT,
COUPER LE COURANT OU S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DÉSIGNÉ NON
DANGEREUX.
ProLinx Gateways with Ethernet Ports
Series C ProLinx™ Gateways with Ethernet ports do NOT include the HTML Web Server. The HTML Web Server
must be ordered as an option. This option requires a factory-installed hardware addition. The HTML Web Server now
supports:
8 MB file storage for HTML files and associated graphics files (previously limited to 384K)
32K maximum HTML page size (previously limited to 16K)
To upgrade a previously purchased Series C model
Contact your ProSoft Technology distributor to order the upgrade and obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization
(RMA) to return the unit to ProSoft Technology.
To order a ProLinx Plus gateway with the -WEB option
Add -WEB to the standard ProLinx part number. For example, 5201-MNET-MCM-WEB.

PLX Markings
Label Markings
ATEX
<Ex>
II 3 G
Ex nA IIC T4
-20°C <= Ta <= 50°C
II – Equipment intended for above ground use (not for use in mines).
3 – Category 3 equipment, investigated for normal operation only.
G – Equipment protected against explosive gasses.
Agency Approvals and Certifications
ATEX EN 60079-0:2009, EN 60079-15:2010
CE IEC 1131-2:1, EN60950:2000, EN55011:1998, Class A, EN61000-6-2:1998,
EN50021:1999
CB Safety IEC 60950-1:2005-Ed2, EN60950-1:2006, CB243333-2393116

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Contents
Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................2
How to Contact Us ..............................................................................................................................2
ProSoft Technology
®
Product Documentation....................................................................................2
Important Installation Instructions .......................................................................................................3
ProLinx
®
Products Warnings...............................................................................................................3
ProLinx Gateways with Ethernet Ports ...............................................................................................3
To upgrade a previously purchased Series C model.....................................................................3
To order a ProLinx Plus gateway with the -WEB option................................................................3
PLX Markings......................................................................................................................................4
Agency Approvals and Certifications ..................................................................................................4
1 Start Here 9
1.1 System Requirements.............................................................................................10
1.2 Package Contents ...................................................................................................11
1.3 Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail .......................................................................12
1.4 Connecting Power to the Unit .................................................................................13
1.5 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ...................................................14
1.5.1 Using the Online Help .............................................................................................14
2 Functional Overview 15
2.1 HART Channels ......................................................................................................16
2.2 Functional Specifications - HART Analog ...............................................................17
2.3 Module Internal Database .......................................................................................20
2.3.1 HART Channel Driver Access to Database ............................................................20
2.3.2 HART Command List ..............................................................................................21
2.3.3 Auto-Polling .............................................................................................................21
3 HART Protocol Configuration 27
3.1 [Analog HART Card x].............................................................................................28
3.1.1 Database Register...................................................................................................28
3.1.2 CHx Low..................................................................................................................28
3.1.3 CHx High .................................................................................................................28
3.2 [HART PORT x].......................................................................................................29
3.2.1 Enabled ...................................................................................................................29
3.2.2 Preambles ...............................................................................................................29
3.2.3 Primary Master ........................................................................................................29
3.2.4 Retry Count .............................................................................................................29
3.2.5 DB Address Status ..................................................................................................29
3.2.6 Command Count .....................................................................................................30
3.2.7 Auto-Poll Code ........................................................................................................30
3.2.8 Auto-Poll DB Address..............................................................................................30
3.2.9 Auto-Poll Swap Float...............................................................................................30
3.2.10 Max Device Count...................................................................................................30
3.3 [HART PORT x COMMANDS] ................................................................................31
3.3.1 Command List Overview .........................................................................................31
3.3.2 HART Command Entry Formats .............................................................................32

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3.3.3 Enable..................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.4 Float DB Address.................................................................................................... 33
3.3.5 Poll Interval ............................................................................................................. 33
3.3.6 FP Word Count ....................................................................................................... 33
3.3.7 Swap Code ............................................................................................................. 33
3.3.8 Short Address ......................................................................................................... 33
3.3.9 Function Code......................................................................................................... 33
3.3.10 Int. DB Address....................................................................................................... 34
3.3.11 Int Word Count........................................................................................................ 34
3.3.12 Swap Code ............................................................................................................. 34
3.3.13 Use Long................................................................................................................. 34
3.3.14 Enable DB Address ................................................................................................ 35
3.3.15 Done DB Address ................................................................................................... 35
3.3.16 Write DB Address ................................................................................................... 35
3.3.17 Swap Code ............................................................................................................. 35
3.3.18 Byte Count .............................................................................................................. 35
3.3.19 Fixed Data............................................................................................................... 36
3.4 Using the CommonNet Data Map........................................................................... 37
3.4.1 Internal Database Re-mapping............................................................................... 38
3.4.2 From Address ......................................................................................................... 38
3.4.3 To Address.............................................................................................................. 38
3.4.4 Register Count........................................................................................................ 38
3.4.5 Swap Code ............................................................................................................. 38
3.4.6 Delay Preset ........................................................................................................... 39
3.5 Downloading a File from PC to the Module ............................................................ 40
4 Reference 41
4.1 HART Universal Commands................................................................................... 42
COMMAND 00 - Read Unique Identifier ..................................................................................... 42
COMMAND 01 - Read Primary Variable..................................................................................... 43
COMMAND 02 - Read Current And Percent Of Range .............................................................. 44
COMMAND 03 - Read Dynamic Variables ................................................................................. 45
COMMAND 06 - Write Polling Address....................................................................................... 46
COMMAND 12 - Read Message................................................................................................. 47
COMMAND 13 - Read Tag, Descriptor and Date ....................................................................... 48
COMMAND 14 - Read PV Sensor Info ....................................................................................... 49
COMMAND 15 - Read Output Information.................................................................................. 50
COMMAND 16 - Read Final Assembly Number ......................................................................... 51
COMMAND 17 - Write Message ................................................................................................. 52
COMMAND 18 - Write Tag, Descriptor and Date ....................................................................... 53
COMMAND 19 - Write Final Assembly Number ......................................................................... 54
4.2 HART Common Practice Commands..................................................................... 55
COMMAND 33 - Read Transmitter Variables ............................................................................. 55
COMMAND 34 - Write Damping Value ....................................................................................... 56
COMMAND 35 - Write Range Values ......................................................................................... 57
COMMAND 36 - Set Upper Range Value ................................................................................... 58
COMMAND 37 - Set Lower Range Value ................................................................................... 59
COMMAND 38 - Reset Configuration Changed Flag ................................................................. 60
COMMAND 39 - EEPROM Control............................................................................................. 61
COMMAND 40 - Enter Exit Fixed Current Mode......................................................................... 62
COMMAND 41 - Perform Transmitter Self Test.......................................................................... 63
COMMAND 42 - Perform Master Reset...................................................................................... 64
COMMAND 43 - Set PV Zero...................................................................................................... 65

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COMMAND 44 - Write PV Units ..................................................................................................66
COMMAND 45 - Trim DAC Zero .................................................................................................67
COMMAND 46 - Trim DAC Gain .................................................................................................68
COMMAND 47 - Write Transfer Function....................................................................................69
COMMAND 48 - Read Additional Transmitter Status..................................................................70
COMMAND 49 - Write PV Sensor Serial Number.......................................................................71
COMMAND 50 - Read Dynamic Variable Assignments ..............................................................72
COMMAND 51 - Write Dynamic Variable Assignments ..............................................................73
COMMAND 52 - Set Transmitter Variable Zero ..........................................................................74
COMMAND 53 - Write Transmitter Variable Units ......................................................................75
COMMAND 54 - Read Transmitter Variable Information ............................................................76
COMMAND 55 - Write Transmitter Variable Damping Value......................................................77
COMMAND 56 - Write Transmitter Variable Sensor Serial Number ...........................................78
COMMAND 57 - Read Unit Tag Descriptor Date ........................................................................79
COMMAND 58 - Write Unit Tag Descriptor Date ........................................................................80
COMMAND 59 - Write Number Of Response Preambles...........................................................81
COMMAND 108 - Write Burst Mode Command Number ............................................................82
COMMAND 109 - Burst Mode Control.........................................................................................83
COMMAND 110 - Read All Dynamic Variables...........................................................................84
4.3 Error/Status Data.....................................................................................................85
4.3.1 Viewing Error and Status Data................................................................................85
4.3.2 Status Data Mapping Addresses (HART Channels 0 through 7)............................85
4.4 ProLinx 5108 / 5208 HART Field Connections .......................................................90
4.4.1 Connections for HART Analog Point-to-Point Devices ...........................................90
4.4.2 Network Power Supply Requirements ....................................................................90
4.4.3 Wiring Diagrams......................................................................................................91
5 Support, Service & Warranty 95
Contacting Technical Support...........................................................................................................95
5.1 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions................................97
5.1.1 Returning Any Product ............................................................................................97
5.1.2 Returning Units Under Warranty .............................................................................97
5.1.3 Returning Units Out of Warranty .............................................................................98
5.2 LIMITED WARRANTY.............................................................................................99
5.2.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty.........................................................................99
5.2.2 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty ................................................................100
5.2.3 Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities ............................................................100
5.2.4 Intellectual Property Indemnity..............................................................................101
5.2.5 Disclaimer of all Other Warranties ........................................................................101
5.2.6 Limitation of Remedies **......................................................................................102
5.2.7 Time Limit for Bringing Suit ...................................................................................102
5.2.8 No Other Warranties .............................................................................................102
5.2.9 Allocation of Risks.................................................................................................102
5.2.10 Controlling Law and Severability...........................................................................102
Index 103

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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
System Requirements ...........................................................................10
Package Contents.................................................................................11
Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail .....................................................12
Connecting Power to the Unit................................................................13
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software..................................14

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1.1 System Requirements
The ProSoft Configuration Builder configuration software for the ProLinx-HART module
requires the following minimum hardware and software components:
Pentium
®
II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better) recommended
128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application requirements)
256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color 1024 
768 recommended)
CD-ROM drive
Supported operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 7(32 bit) (64bit not tested)
Microsoft Windows Vista (not tested)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3 (not tested)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (not tested)

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1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your ProLinx-HART module, and are all
required for installation and configuration.
Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following
items are present.
Qty. Part Name Part Number Part Description
1 ProLinx-HART
module PLX-#### ProLinx communication gateway
1 Cable Cable #15, RS232
Null Modem For RS232 Connection from a PC to the CFG Port of the module
Varies Cable Cable #9, Mini-
DIN8 to DB9 Male
Adapter
For DB9 Connection to module’s Port. One
DIN to DB-9M cable included per
configurable serial port, plus one for module
configuration
Varies Adapter 1454-9F Adapters, DB9 Female to Screw Terminal.
For RS422 or RS485 Connections to each
serial application port of the module
1 ProSoft Solutions CD Contains sample programs, utilities and
documentation for the ProLinx-HART
module.
If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology Support for
replacements.

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1.3 Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail
ProLinx 5000/6000 Series module

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1.4 Connecting Power to the Unit
WARNING: Ensure that you do not reverse polarity when applying power to the
module. This will cause damage to the module’s power supply.

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1.5 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software
You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software to configure the
module. You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Configuration Builder from the
ProSoft Technology website.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology website
1 Open your web browser and navigate to http://www.prosoft-technology.com/pcb
2 Click the link at the Current Release Version section to download the latest version of
ProSoft Configuration Builder.
3 Choose SAVE or SAVE FILE when prompted.
4 Save the file to your Windows Desktop, so that you can find it easily when you have
finished downloading.
5 When the download is complete, locate and open the file, and then follow the
instructions on your screen to install the program.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you can install ProSoft Configuration Builder
from the ProSoft Solutions Product CD-ROM, included in the package with your module.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the Product CD-ROM
1 Insert the ProSoft Solutions Product CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
Wait for the startup screen to appear.
2 On the startup screen, click PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION. This action opens a Windows
Explorer file tree window.
3 Click to open the UTILITIES folder. This folder contains all of the applications and files
you will need to set up and configure your module.
4 Double-click the SETUP CONFIGURATION TOOL folder, double-click the PCB_*.EXE file
and follow the instructions on your screen to install the software on your PC. The
information represented by the "*" character in the file name is the PCB version
number and, therefore, subject to change as new versions of PCB are released.
Note: Many of the configuration and maintenance procedures use files and other
utilities on the CD-ROM. You may wish to copy the files from the Utilities folder
on the CD-ROM to a convenient location on your hard drive.
1.5.1 Using the Online Help
Most of the information needed to help you use ProSoft Configuration Builder is provided
in a Help System that is always available whenever you are running ProSoft
Configuration Builder. The Help System does not require an Internet connection.
To view the help pages, start ProSoft Configuration Builder, open the HELP menu, and
then choose CONTENTS.

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2 Functional Overview
In This Chapter
HART Channels ....................................................................................16
Functional Specifications - HART Analog..............................................17
Module Internal Database .....................................................................20
The HART Master + Analog I/O Protocol exists in 4 and 8 channel implementations. This
driver can be configured on an individual channel basis to operate as a HART Master +
Analog I/O Station and supports all the available HART commands including Universal,
Common Practice and Device Specific Commands. Each HART channel is independently
configured to interface with the internal database in the module.
HART
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is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation

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2.1 HART Channels
The ProLinx module supports the HART protocol as a Master on up to 4 channels per
interface card, with one or two cards per gateway. Each channel is individually
configurable.
The relationship between the port labeling on the front of the ProLinx module and the
application is as follows:
Port Label Function
Debug Debug/configuration
Port 0 Communications Port 0
Channel 1 Hart Port 0
Channel 2 Hart Port 1
Channel 3 Hart Port 2
Channel 4 Hart Port 3
Channel 5 Hart Port 4
Channel 6 Hart Port 5
Channel 7 Hart Port 6
Channel 8 HART Port 7
The HART protocol uses the Bell 202 standard frequency shift keying (FSK) signal to
communicate at 1200 baud, superimposed at a low level on the 4 to 20 mA analog
measurement signal. Having an average value of zero, an FSK signal causes no
interference with the analog value. The HART devices are powered from this 4 to 20 mA
analog loop.
User configured commands determine the HART commands to be issued on each
channel to the HART devices. Up to 100 commands can be defined for each port. Data
read from the devices are placed in the virtual database. Any write requests or device
specific command for the HART slave devices are sourced with data from the virtual
database or from a configured constant data block. In the commands it can be specified
whether to use the HART device’s short or long address. If the long address is selected,
the device is polled first with short address to ask for the long one. Then the device is
polled with the long address. The module does all this processing of the address
automatically.
The module can be configured to place slave devices that are not responding to
commands from the master ports at a lower priority. If the module recognizes that a slave
device has failed to respond to a message after the user defined retry count, it will mark
the slave as "in communication failure" and set the error delay time to the specified value.
Each time that the error delay time expires, the slave will be polled and if the answer is
successful, the slave is placed again in an active status. This facility can improve
communication throughput on the HART network.
In a HART network, it is possible to have two masters. The ProLinx module fully supports
the existence of a second master, but it can reduce the throughput on the HART network.
This facility is enabled or disabled in the module’s configuration. If the ability to have a
second master on the network is disabled, then maximum throughput is achieved.

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2.2 Functional Specifications - HART Analog
The HART Analog Protocol exists in 4 and 8 channel implementations. This driver can be
configured on an individual channel basis to operate as a HART Master Station and
supports all the available HART commands including Universal, Common Practice and
Device Specific Commands. Each HART channel is independently configured to interface
with the internal database in the module.
The auto-poll mode allows the module to automatically collect data from each HART
instrument on the channel and store the data in the module’s database without the use of
user commands. The module automatically generates HART commands 0, 3, 13, 14 and
15.
General Parameters
Internal Database 4000 registers (words) available
Communication parameters Number of HART Preambles: 2 to 50
Enable Handheld: Y or N
Primary Master: Y or N
Configurable Parameters per Channel Auto-Poll Enable
Short / Long Address Retries
Retries After Error
Poll Time After Error
Number of Commands
Slave List Error Pointer
HART Driver
Command List Up to 100 command per channel, each fully configurable
for function, slave address, register to/from addressing and
word count for Floating Point or Integer Data
Status Data Error codes returned by the HART protocol available on an
individual command basis. In addition, a slave status list is
maintained per active channel.
Polling of command list User configurable polling of commands, including disabled,
continuous, on change of data (write only) and dynamically
user or automatic enabled.
Isolated HART Analog Input Specifications
Input Range Current: 4 to 20mA with HART
Resolution 16bits
Input Filter First Order Sync: 10 Hz
Current Input Resistance 247.6 ohms +/- 1%
Open circuit detection time 1/2 second maximum
Over current +/-40mA continuous, maximum
Common Mode Noise Rejection 105dB
Calibrated Accuracy @ 25°C 4 to 20 mA: 0.05% of reading
Input Isolation Voltage 2500 V RMS per UL 1577, transformer isolated
24V DC Isolation Voltage 1500 VDC
HART
®
is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation

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HART Commands supported
Universal Command Set
00 Read Unique Identifier
01 Read Primary Variable
02 Read Current And Percent Of Range
03 Read Dynamic Variables
06 Write Polling Address
11 Read Unique Identifier Associated With Tag
12 Read Message
13 Read Tag Descriptor Date
14 Read PV Sensor Info
15 Read Output Information
16 Read Final Assembly Number
17 Write Message
18 Write Tag Descriptor Date
19 Write Final Assembly Number

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Common Practice Command Set
33 Read Transmitter Variables
34 Write Damping Value
35 Write Range Values
36 Set Upper Range Value
37 Set Lower Range Value
38 Reset Configuration Changed Flag
39 EEprom Control
40 Enter Exit Fixed Current Mode
41 Perform Transmitter Self Test
42 Perform Master Reset
43 Set Pv Zero
44 Write Pv Units
45 Trim Dac Zero
46 Trim Dac Gain
47 Write Transfer Function
48 Read Additional Transmitter Status
49 Write Pv Sensor Serial Number
50 Read Dynamic Variable Assignments
51 Write Dynamic Variable Assignments
52 Set Transmitter Variable Zero
53 Write Transmitter Variable Units
54 Read Transmitter Variable Information
55 Write Transmitter Variable Damping Value
56 Write Transmitter Variable Sensor Serial Number
57 Read Unit Tag Descriptor Date
58 Write Unit Tag Descriptor Date
59 Write Number Of Response Preambles
108 Write Burst Mode Command Number
109 Burst Mode Control
110 Read All Dynamic Variables
The ProLinx HART module supports version 5 of the HART protocol.

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2.3 Module Internal Database
The internal database is central to the functionality of the module. This database is
shared between all the ports on the module and is used as a conduit to pass information
from one device on one network to one or more devices on another network. This permits
data from devices on one communication port to be viewed and controlled by devices on
another port. In addition to data from the slave and master ports, status and error
information generated by the module can also be mapped into the internal database.
2.3.1 HART Channel Driver Access to Database
The following illustration describes the flow of data between the HART channel drivers
and the internal database.
Virtual
Database
Command
List
Other
Driver
HART
Driver
Slave
Device
Databases Other
Protocol
HART
Master
HART
Slaves
Request
Response
Read
Read for
Write Command
Write for Read
Command Write
Read
The HART Master + Analog I/O driver uses the database in two ways:
A read command issued to a slave device by the master driver will return the slave
data into the internal database
A write command issued to a slave device by the master driver use the data in the
internal database to write to the slave device
In addition to data from the Master HART channels, detailed status and error information
generated by the module can also be mapped into the internal database.