Vivace VCI10-BH User manual

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
June/2016
VCI10-BH
BLUETOOTH®HART®COMMUNICATION INTERFACE

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Process Instruments Inc., not even for training or electronic systems.
HART®é uma marca registrada da HART Communication Foundation.
NOTE
We have reviewed this manual with great care to maintain compliance with the hardware and
software versions described herein. However, due to the dynamic development and version
upgrades, the possibility of technical deviations cannot be ruled out. We cannot accept any
responsibility for the full compliance of this material.
Vivace reserves the right to, without notice, make modifications and improvements of any
kind in its products without incurring in any circumstances, the obligation to make those same
modifications to products sold previously.
The information in this manual is frequently updated. Therefore, when using a new product,
please check the latest version of the manual on the Internet through our website
www.vivaceinstruments.com, where it can be downloaded.
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improvements as well as new ideas, which can be sent to the e-mail:
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ÍNDICE
1EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................ 6
2PRODUCT CONTENT ................................................................................................................ 10
3CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................ 11
4BATTERY.................................................................................................................................... 12
5LABEL......................................................................................................................................... 13
6TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................... 14
7HOUSING DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................ 15
8FDT/DTM TOOLS ....................................................................................................................... 16
9VMT-HART.................................................................................................................................. 19
10 ORDERING CODE...................................................................................................................... 21
11 WARRANTY................................................................................................................................ 22
11.1. GENERAL CONDITIONS...........................................................................................................................22
11.2. WARRANTY PERIOD................................................................................................................................22
APPENDIX......................................................................................................................................... 23

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It is extremely important that all the safety instructions, installation and operation in this manual are
followed faithfully. The manufacturer is not liable for damage or malfunction caused by improper use
of this equipment.
It is recommended to strictly following the rules and good practice relating to installation, ensuring
correct grounding, noise insulation and good quality cables and connections in order to provide the
best performance and durability to the equipment.
Special attention must be considered in relation to installations in hazardous areas, where
applicable.
WARNING
Appoint only skilled people, trained with process and equipment;
Install equipment only in operation compatible areas, with the proper connections and
protections;
Use proper safety equipment for any handling device in field;
Turn area power off before equipment installation.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
SYMBOLOGY
Caution - indicates risk or error source
Important Information
General or Specific Risk
Electric Shock Danger

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Vivace Process Instruments ensures the operation of this equipment, according to
the descriptions contained in its manual, as well as technical characteristics, not
guaranteeing its full performance in particular applications.
The operator of this equipment is responsible for observing all aspects of safety and
prevention of accidents applicable during the execution of the tasks in this manual.
Failures that might occur in the system, causing damage to property or injury to
persons, shall additionally be prevented by external means to a safe outlet for the
system.
This equipment must be used only for the purposes and methods proposed in this
manual.

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1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Vivace VCI10-BH communication interface provides connection of any HART® device based on
the standard FSK frequency modulation (frequency-shift keying) with Android™devices, such as
smartphones and tablets, or Windows®-based tools, via Bluetooth®communication.
The interface works with version 5, 6 or 7 of HART® protocol, using VMT-HART app to configure,
monitor and calibrate HART®devices in real time. VMT-HART uses information described on device DDL
file (Device Description Language) in order to show the content of each screen. For more details about
VMT-HART, check the app manual.
For Windows® plattform, VCI10-BH works with FDT/DTM and HART® tools that use serial
communication port.
This manual provides detailed instructions about interface hardware and how it works with VMT-
HART app or FDT/DTM tools.
For any doubts not contained on this manual, please contact Vivace Process Instruments website
www.vivaceinstruments.com.br.

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2 PRODUCT CONTENT
Check if all the following items are contained on product package:
VCI10-BH Interface;
USB to micro-USB Cable;
USB Charger;
2 batteries.

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3 CONNECTION
VCI10-BH is a “HART modem” and its main function is to interface smartphones/tablets or Windows®
tools with the HART®network through Bluetooth®communication, allowing data exchange between those
parts according to HART® protocol.
Interface compact size and low energy consumption make VCI10-BH an ideal solution for HART®
protocol. Its robustness makes the interface adapted to any plant or process, with easy handle for user.
VCI10-BH is connected to smartphones/tablets/personal computers devices through a Bluetooth®
connection and to HART®network via two clip probes, as shown on Figure 3.1.
Figure 3.1 –VCI10-BH connection.
The interface physical connection is resumed to only one step:
Connect the clip probes to the HART® network (as show on the figure above).
VCI10-BH allows user to power the HART®device, whatever it is powered by voltage or current
(transmitters or valve positioners, respectively). This option must not be enabled when device is
connected to HART/4-20mA bus (only for bench work or disconnected from bus). Check “Pwr”switch:
when it is positioned to “On”, interface will provide power to device according to “Out” switch (“V”or “mA”).
When “Pwr”switch is positioned to “Off”, device must be powered by the HART/4-20mA bus.
The interface also offers a 250 Ohm internal load to assist the communication between
transmitters and the HART®modem contained on the interface. Check the available options on the topic
Label, on this manual.

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4 BATTERY
Interface VCI10-BH needs batteries (provided by Vivace) to be powered and to power the device it
will be connected to. In order to power the interface, change “Battery” switch to “On”. Check “Pwr” and
“Out” switches before connect the interface, according to table 5.1.
VCI10-BH allows user to power the HART®device, whatever it is powered by voltage or current
(transmitters or valve positioners, respectively). This option must not be enabled when device is
connected to HART/4-20mA bus (only in bench work or disconnected from bus). Check “Pwr”switch:
when it is positioned to “On”, interface will provide power to device according to “Out” switch (“V”or “mA”).
When “Pwr”switch is positioned to “Off”, device must be powered by the HART/4-20mA bus.
Before using the interface for the first time, execute a full charge. After charge is complete, the
interface will work for about 4 hours.
In order to charge batteries, user must connect “USB to micro-USB cable”. Connect the cable to
the VCI10-BH (micro-USB) and to the USB port of PC or charger supplied with the interface. Check if LED
“Charging” on VCI10-BH blinks during charging process.

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5 LABEL
VCI10-BH has an identification label fixed on its frontal side. See on table 5.1 the specification of
each label item.
Figure 5.1 –VCI10-BH label.
Table 5.1 –VCI10-BH label description.

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6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
The main technical and physical characteristics of VCI10-BH are listed on Table 6.1. Those are
important references which must be analysed before the interface use.
Table 6.1 –Technical data of VCI10-BH.
* 0.5 + 0.1 Vpp, trapezoidal wave 1200/2200 Hz, for 250R load
** 1500 Vac between field device and Android™device, when not powered by interface

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7 HOUSING DIMENSIONS
Figure 7.1 –VCI10-BH dimensions.

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8 FDT/DTM TOOLS
VCI10-BH works with any HART® tool on Windows® plattform that uses serial communication port,
being used with several FDT/DTM tools.
The main steps to configure and communicate to VCI10-BH on Windows® are described below.
Before initializing the procedure, check if the computer is enabled with Bluetooth device. If not, user must
install a Bluetooth adapter (In this option you must use the password "1234" for the pairing).
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The first step is to find the Bluetooth connection for VCI10-BH and execute pairing. Enter Control
Panel on Windows® and open the option Devices and Printers. Right-button the screen and select Add
devices and printers.
Figure 8.1 –Adding a new Bluetooth device.
The Bluetooth identification for VCI10-BH is composed by “BH-” + Interface Code. This code is
located on the back side of the batteries cover.
After interface is found on device list, select it and click to proceed. A random key will be shown on
screen.
Click Yes. After this step, the interface will be paired and will appear on device list.

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Figure 8.2 –Pairing VCI10-BH.
Figure 8.3 –Installed devices.
A serial port was created during the pairing process. In order to check the serial port number, right-
click the paired device and select Properties. Click on “Hardware” tab. The serial port number appears on
Standard serial over Bluetooth link. This number must be used on FDT/DTM tool or any other tool that
uses serial communication.
Figure 8.4 –Serial port for Bluetooth.
Once the interface is paired, this procedure will not be necessary again.

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The figure below demonstrates serial port configuration for communication DTM on a FDT/DTM
tool. After that, DTM will be ready to communicate with VCI10-BH. Check if the interface is powered and
configurated correctly..
Figure 8.5 –Serial port configuration on FDT/DTM tool.

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9 VMT-HART
VMT-HART (Vivace Mobile Tool HART) is a versatile configurator for HART®devices on Android™
plattform which integrates Vivace Process Instruments application family.
Working with VCI10-BH interface, it provides a complete solution for accessing and managing
HART®field devices. It allows configuration, calibration, maintenance and monitoring variables from nay
HART®device.
VMT-HART uses information described on device DDL file (Device Description Language) to
determine the content to be shown on each screen, which variables can be edited, which procedures must
be followed for execute calibration, setup or maintenance.
Before using VMT-HART it is necessary to pair VCI10-BH interface on the Android™device. Enter
the Bluetooth configuration screen on Android™, activate Bluetooth function and, after finding VCI10-BH,
click on it to start pairing. A random key will be generated. The Bluetooth identification for VCI10-BH is
composed by “BH-” + Interface Code. This code is located on the back side of batteries cover. Once the
interface is paired, this procedure will not be necessary again.
On VMT-HART, check if the configured interface is the VCI10-BH (Bluetooth) and enter the
interface code. “Interface” option will be found on pop-up menu of VMT-HART initial screen.
Figure 9.1 –VMT-HART: communication interface.
After that, it will be necessary to activate VMT-HART license. Enter option “License” on pop-up
menu of VMT-HART initial screen (Figure 6.1) and send to Vivace Process Instruments via e-mail
([e-mail]) “Code 1” and “Code 2” in order to receive the register key.

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Figure 9.2 –License.
After receiving the register key, access license screen, type the key on “Enter New Code” field and
click on the button “Activate”.
VMT-HART will be ready to communicate with VCI10-BH after this registration. Check if the
interface is powered and configured correctly.
For more details about VMT-HART app, please consult application manual, available for download
on www.vivaceinstruments.com.br.

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10 ORDERING CODE

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11 WARRANTY
11.1. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Vivace ensures its equipments from any defect on manufacturing or component quality. Problems
caused by misuse, improper installation or exposure to extreme conditions are not covered by this
warranty.
The user can repair some equipments by replacing spare parts, but it is strongly recommended to
forward it to Vivace for diagnosis and maintenance in cases of doubt or impossibility of correction by the
user.
For details about the product warranty, see the general term warranty on Vivace website:
www.vivaceinstruments.com.br.
11.2. WARRANTY PERIOD
Vivace ensures the ideal operating conditions of their equipment by a period of two years, with full
customer support regarding to installation, operation and maintenance for the best use of the equipment.
It is important to note that even after warranty period expires, Vivace assistance team is ready to
assist customer with the best support service, offering the best solutions for the installed system.

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APPENDIX
FSAT
Technical Analysis Solicitation Form
Company:
Unit/Department:
Shipping Invoice nº:
Standard Warranty: ( )Yes ( )No
Extended Warranty: ( )Yes ( )No
Buying Invoice nº:
COMMERCIAL CONTACT
Complete Name:
Position:
Phone and Extension:
Fax:
e-mail:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Complete Name:
Position:
Phone and Extension:
Fax:
e-mail:
EQUIPMENT DATA
Model:
Serial Num.:
PROCESS INFORMATION
Environment Temperature (ºC)
Work Temperature (ºC)
Min:
Max:
Min:
Max:
Operation Time:
Fail Date:
FAIL DESCRIPTION: (Here user should describe in detail the observed behaviour of product, frequency of fail occurence and
repeatability. Also, should inform operational system version and a quick description of control system architecture where the
equipment was installed.
ADDITIONAL OBSERVATION: