HART Calibration Assistant ® 154 Users Manual É February 2016 Rev. 2, 12/17 © 2016-2017 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Users Manual LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is three years and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days.
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Users Manual 154 HART® Calibration Assistant Introduction The Fluke 154 HART® Calibration Assistant (the Product) consists of the HART® Modem (the Modem) and the Tablet with FlukeHART (the App). Wireless technology connects the Modem to the Tablet and App. Wires connect the Modem to a HART field device (the Device). Use the App to configure and calibrate the Device. The intended user is familiar with the basic functions of wireless devices and mobile technology.
Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the Meter, the equipment under test, or cause permanent loss of data. XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: • Read all safety information before you use the Product. • Carefully read all instructions.
Users Manual Symbols Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Product or in this document. Table 1. Symbols Symbol Description Consult user documentation. X WARNING. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock. W WARNING. RISK OF DANGER. Spent Lithium batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler per local regulations. Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information. ) Certified by CSA Group to North American safety standards.
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Users Manual Turn on the Product To turn on the Tablet, push the power button on the side of the Tablet. To register the App: 1. Connect the Tablet to the internet. The information in this step is for a Samsung Galaxy. The steps can be different based on the Tablet used. For more information, see the manual of the Tablet manufacturer. a. Tap Apps. b. Tap Settings. If it is not on the main Apps screen, swipe to the side through the Apps screens until Settings is visible. c.
Users Manual App Familiarization This section explains how to use the App menu. FlukeHART Menu Use the App menu to view the Device or Modem that is connected to the App, connect to a new Device or Modem, save the Device configurations, change App settings, show App registration information, and more. To use the App menu, the Device connectivity indicator must be visible. See Device Explorer number 6. To open the App Menu, Tap . To exit App submenus: 1. Tap . 2. Select Device Explorer.
Users Manual Status words show here. Figure 1.
Users Manual Table 3. Sample Menu Navigation Item Description App menu button Select to connect to a new device or modem, document device configuration, etc. App submenu title Device model and DD Visible when a Device is connected. Note May not be visible while a Method runs. Status bar Shows the status of communication between the App and the Device. Device Status icon Visible on Device Explorer menu. Select to view Device Status menu.
Users Manual Table 3. Sample Menu Navigation (cont.) Item Description Drop down box variable selection 1. Tap to open a list of available variable values. 2. Select the value to change to that value. 3. Tap COMMIT or CANCEL. See item descriptions below. Read-write variable value 1. Tap to open a keyboard. 2. Change the value. 3. Tap Done to close the keyboard. 4. Tap COMMIT or CANCEL. See item descriptions below. Function buttons Black buttons open submenus.
Users Manual Table 4. App Settings Setting Description Default Modem Shows the default modem. Select Reset to remove the default modem. To set a new default modem, see Wireless Devices. HART Master Select the appropriate box to set the Primary Master or Secondary Master for Multi-master systems. Polling Address Select to change the Polling Address to look for Devices on Multi-drop networks. The default address is Polling Address 0.
Users Manual 5. If prompted for a pairing code, enter 1234. 6. Exit the App submenu. Document Device You can save Device configurations as a comma delimited text file and a formatted PDF file. 1. Tap Document Device to save the Device configuration to a file. 2. If required, edit the fields: File location, Technician, Notes, Header, Footer. Note The file location is needed to view the file on the Tablet and to transfer the file to a PC. See Save Files to PC. 3. Tap Save Configuration. 4.
Users Manual 5. Tap Ok to disconnect the device from the control system. 6. Tap Ok to finish the download. DD Library You can view the DD Library Location, view the Device Descriptions in the library, and add a new file to the DD Library. To view the DD Library Location or Device Descriptions: 1. Tap DD Library to view the DD Library Location. 2. Tap Library Contents to view the Device Descriptions installed in the library. 3. Tap on a Device Description to view the file.
Users Manual Use the Product The Modem and App come paired to each other. To use a different modem, pair the new Modem to the App. See Wireless Devices. The Device manufacturer develops Device Descriptions (DD) for their products and stores them in a DD Library. The latest DD Library is installed on the Tablet. The menus, data, status, and configurations will be different based on the Device DD.
Users Manual 754 DOCUMENTING PROCESS CALIBRATOR TEST DC PWR – ++ – + – Figure 2. System Diagram with Fluke 754 as Loop Power Supply If a suitable load resistance is not available, place a 250 Ω resistor in series with the Device power supply. Connect the Modem across the loop load resistor (A-B) or across the Device terminals (C-D). See Figure 3. Loop Power Suppy HART Device A 250 Ω B C D Figure 3.
Users Manual 4. Push the power button on the side of the Tablet to turn on the Tablet. 5. Push to turn on the Modem. The POWER LED illuminates when the unit is on. 6. Select on the Tablet. The App automatically identifies and communicates with the Device, and the Root Menu of the Device DD shows on the Tablet in the Device Explorer screen. If the App does not open to the Device Explorer screen, see Troubleshoot the Product.
Users Manual Troubleshoot the Product If the App fails to connect to the Device or the connection is unreliable, try the steps in Table 5. Table 5. Troubleshoot the Product Problem Make sure... The loop power supply is on. The loop resistance is between 250 Ω and 1 KΩ. The loop current is within HART limits. For multi-drop configurations, all transmitters in loop have unique addresses. The Modem is connected across the loop resistor or the transmitter terminals.
Users Manual Table 5. Troubleshoot the Product (cont.) Problem Make sure... The Tablet is within 76.2 m (250 ft) of the Device. The orientation of the Device to the Modem is adjusted for good radio link strength. The Modem battery is charged. The Modem is connected to the Device before the Modem is turned on. The Device is not in Burst mode. Connection is The Modem can connect while in Burst mode, but it may take more attempts to connect. unreliable. The Modem can connect to the App.
Users Manual The red CHARGE ERROR LED illuminates when an error is detected. 1. Remove the USB cable from the Modem. 2. Turn the Modem off. 3. Put the Modem in a cool location for 30 minutes. 4. Connect the USB cable again and charge the battery. If the condition continues, contact Fluke. See How to Contact Fluke. Turn the Modem off when not in use to extend the battery life. Charge the Tablet Battery See the instructions from the manufacturer.
Users Manual Weight .................................... 170 g (6 oz) IP Rating................................. 52 Safety ..................................... IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2, IEC 62133 Wireless Radio Frequency ........................... 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz Output Power ..................... <100 mW Software Requirements FlukeHART.......................... Android 5.0 To save files to PC ............. Windows 7 or newer Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) International ..................
