Smar International HART® Interfaces and Configurator Software

Smar International offers HART® configurators and interfaces to be connected to a Serial or USB port of a computer running Windows® 7 or higher.

It is important to understand each individual option as they are explained below.

All the HART® following interfaces are galvanically isolated from the process and they use line surge suppressors for extra protection.

HART® SOFTWARE

SmarConf™ is a HART® configuration software that works on computers running Windows 7 or higher version. The user can use this software in an Online or Offline mode.  A configuration prepared in the Offline mode can be saved for later use when connected to the device. However, during an Online configuration, the user can test every individual change performed while directly connected with the device. This is an instant way to check the reaction to every step taken.

Beside it also works with other devices in the market, it is loaded with extended features to help specific maintenance and troubleshooting for the Smar devices.

HART® INTERFACES

SmarHART™-F - It is an industrial universal USB to HART interface. It does NOT come with a configuration software of any kind.  However, it is packed with a CD containing the USB drivers and can be used with third party software that accepts universal type of HART® interfaces.

SmarHART™-W - It is an industrial universal USB to HART interface. It is a feature enhanced version of the SmarHART™-F. It includes 2 extra operating modes. One to provide a 250 Ohm resistor and other that also provides power for one transmitter.  It does NOT come with a configuration software of any kind.  However, it is packed with a CD containing the USB drivers and can be used with third party software that accepts universal type of HART® interfaces. Just connect it to a transmitter and you are ready to go!

Smar232HART™-F - It is an industrial universal RS232 to HART interface alone. It does NOT come with a configuration software of any kind. You will need an available RS232 port to plug it in the computer. It can be used with third party software that accepts universal type of HART® interfaces.

HART® BUNDLES

SmarConf™-F - It is an industrial universal USB to HART interface that is bundled with a full SmarConf™ configurator software for complete device configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

The interface carries a built-in software license key to validate the Configurator operation.  In this way, you do not need to license the Configuration software in every computer. Just install the Configuration software in the computers that you are interested. When necessary, just plug this USB to HART interface to connect Online to a transmitter. If you use the Configurator Offline you don't need to connect the interface.

SmarConf™-W - It is an extended version of the SmarConf™-F. In this case. the USB-to-HART interface features 3 convenient operating modes:

Mode 1) Regular field mode. Connect to a transmitter that is wired accordingly with the installation guidance for a HART® device. Transmitter must have a Power Supply and a minimum load of 250 Ohm resistor in the loop.

Mode 2) Transmitter must be connected to a Power Supply, however the interface SmarConf™-W will provide the internal 250 Ohm resistor.

Mode 3) Great for the workshop or during a demonstration.  The interface will provide Power and the 250 Ohm resistor for the transmitter.

"Just connect the 2 cables from the SmarConf™-W interface to the transmitter and you are ready to communicate!"

SmarConf™-W8 - It is an extended version of the SmarConf™-W. Additionally, it is bundled with an 8" full functional WIN10 table.  It comes loaded with the SmarConf™ Configuration software.

This is a portable solution with a reach graphic interface.

Depending of the classification needed to your area, the table may not be appropriate.