HART® Concentrator System

HCS
HART-to-MODBUS RTU Converter

May 2016

Description
The HCS HART Concentrator System converts a
HART digital signal to a serial (RS-485 or RS-232)
MODBUS RTU communication protocol. This allows
HART transmitters and valves to interface directly
with MODBUS-based monitoring and control systems.

Operates in Point-to-Point and

Digital Multidrop HART Networks
In point-to-point HART mode, the HCS is set
to monitor a single instrument. All process and
diagnostic data carried on the HART data string is
converted to MODBUS RTU.

Up to 16 HART Devices Per HCS—In a digital The HCS features a metal, RFI resistant housing that
multidrop HART network, up to 16 HART instruments snaps onto standard DIN-style rails.
digitally communicate on the same wires. The HCS
can be set to monitor any or all instruments and/ Features
or valves within the network. Only one MODBUS • Works with every HART-compatible device.
address, and one communication link (such as The HCS communicates with HART 5, 6 and
twisted wire pair), is needed to send the process and 7 smart multivariable mass flow, pressure, pH
diagnostic data from up to 16 HART devices to a and temperature transmitters; coriolis, magnetic,
MODBUS host. ultrasonic and vortex flow meters; radar and
hydrostatic level transmitters; and valve positioners
and damper operators.
Figure 1. The HCS economically converts HART to serial
• Monitor primary and non-primary variables.
MODBUS RTU (RS-485 or RS-232) protocol.
All HART process information, including primary,
second, third and fourth process variable data is
One Input Channel
Handles One HART Device
Control System converted to MODBUS RTU and available to the
in Point-to-Point Mode or MODBUS host system.
Up to 16 HART Devices
• Monitor HART instrument diagnostics. Using
in Multi-Drop Mode
the Field Device Status Byte data that is available
in HART’s digital information, the HCS can transmit,
HART Digital Signal
Carrying Transmitter
via MODBUS RTU, diagnostic data including
or Valve Process, Status smart device configuration changed; primary
and Diagnostic Information
and non-primary variables out of limits; primary
variable analog output fixed; cold start; field device
malfunction; and more HART status data available.
• PC-programmable with Windows® software. From
MODBUS RTU Data Link
a single screen, you can choose, and then view to
confirm, all of your application specific operating
parameters from a PC.

Certifications
Factory Mutual cFMus (US/Canada),
Non-Incendive
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T5

CE Conformant – EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

* HART is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation EN61326

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HART-to-MODBUS RTU Converter

Specifications
Performance Input Accuracy: Reflects Performance specified in U.S. Standard Indicators LED Type: Dual color
the accuracy of the HART (Continued) EIA-RS232) red/green indicate:
field device Output Protection: Transient INPUT LED: Input is present
Input Impedance: protection on output and normal (green); input
Transmit Mode: 150 ohms; Address Range: signal is not found (red)
Receive Mode: Less than Configurable from 1 to 247. READY LED: Instrument
5 kohms Unit will assume a MODBUS is ready for operation and
Isolation: 1000Vrms address of 01 by default configuration (green);
between case, input, output Baud Rate: Interface instrument has encountered an
and power terminals and supports the following: 300, internal problem (red)
will withstand 1500Vac 600, 1200, 2400, 4800,
dielectric strength test for 9600 and 19.2k. MODBUS Ambient Operating & Storage Range:
one minute continuous with interface will support even, Conditions –40°C to +85°C
no breakdown odd and no parities. Unit will (–40°F to +185°F)
Power Supply: 9-30Vdc assume a baud rate of 9600 Relative Humidity:
+TX Power Supply: and no parity by default. 0-95%, non-condensing
23.2Vdc ±3%@24mA Transmission Range: Using RFI/EMI Immunity
Digital Response Time: 24AWG twisted pair wiring and (Standard):
Equals the combination of RS-485, maximum of 2 mi. 10V/m@80-1000MHz, 1kHz
the HART response time (3.2km) @ 4800 baud or less; AM, when tested according to
and the MODBUS response maximum of 1 mi. (1.6km) @ IEC61326
time; the HART delay 9600 baud; maximum of .05 RFI/EMI Immunity
is defined by the HART mi. (0.8km) @ 19200 baud (with -RF Option):
protocol as 500msec in Character Format: One start 20V/m@80-1000MHz, 1kHz,
normal mode and 333msec bit, 8 data bits and one stop bit when tested according to
in burst mode; the MODBUS Data Format: User-selectable IEC61326
response time depends on Standard LSW (Least Noise Rejection: Common
how fast and how often a Significant Word) or Swapped Mode: 100dB@50/60Hz
MODBUS Master requests MSW (Most Significant Word).
data from the HCS; the data Unit will assume Standard Weight 290 g (10.2 oz)
request to response time is LSW by default
50msec
Output Type: Standard Power Consumption:
MODBUS RTU protocol 1.5W, nominal; 2W@24Vdc
interface over RS-485 maximum for units using
(parameters as specified in transmitter excitation to
U.S. Standard EIA-RS485) supply loop power to a 2-wire
or RS-232 (parameters as instrument

Figure 2. Only one communication link, and one MODBUS RTU address, are needed to send the process and diagnostic data from up to
16 HART devices long distances to a host computer-based system.

Control System

HART Digital Signal

TDZ TDZ TDZ

ADDR ADDR
ADDR

+PS -PS 1 2 3 4
+PS -PS 1 2 3 4 +PS -PS 1 2 3 4

Carrying Transmitter
Process, Status and
Diagnostic Information

Up to 16 HART
Devices
in Multi-Drop
Mode
MODBUS RTU Data Link

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Ordering Information
Unit Input Output Power Options Housing

HCS HART Accepts a HART digital MB485 9-30DC -RF Enhanced DIN Universal DIN-style
HART protocol input directly from a smart MODBUS RTU ±10% RFI/EMI housing mounts on 32mm
Concentrator HART transmitter or from a valve (RS-485) serial protection (see (EN50035) G-type and
System positioner data port “Specifications” 35mm (EN50022) Top Hat
for details) DIN-rails
MB232
MODBUS RTU
(RS-232) serial
data port

To order, specify: Unit / Input / Output / Power / Options [Housing] Figure 3. In just minutes, you can set up the HCS using our single
Model Number Example: window Intelligent PC Configuration Software.
HCS / HART / MB485 / 9-30DC / -RF [DIN]

Accessories
Each HCS order comes with one copy of our
Intelligent PC Configuration Software (Windows® 98,
2000, NT and XP compatible). Use the chart below
to order additional parts.

Part Number HCS Intelligent PC Configuration Software

750-75E05-01 (One copy provided free with each order)

Part Number HCS Configuration Cable for use in

803-053-26 connecting the HCS to the PC comm port

Part Number Fuse Protected, Non-Isolated USB

804-030-26 Communication Cable

Powers a 2-Wire Transmitter

The HCS can provide transmitter excitation (24Vdc PC-Programmable in Minutes
loop power) to one 2-wire transmitter it is monitoring. All operating parameters configure quickly and easily
This saves the cost of specifying and installing an using our Intelligent PC Configuration Software.
additional instrument power supply. Configurations can be saved, and quickly download-
ed to other HART Concentrator modules.
Programmable functions include:
24Vdc Loop
• HART Parameters—Instrument (HART) address
Power
+ 24V HCS to monitor, Normal or Burst mode, and
2-Wire
HART Primary/Secondary Master.
Concentrator
Transmitter System • MODBUS Parameters—MODBUS address, baud
rate, parity, floating point word order and register
– +IN
grouping.

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Figure 4. Installation Dimensions

25.4mm 141mm
(1.00 in) (5.55 in)

102mm
(4.02 in)

-1139A-LB6

Table 1. Terminal Designations

Top Terminals (Left to Right) KEY:

+TX = Power for A = A MODBUS
2-Wire transmitter B = B MODBUS
Input T1 T2 T3 T4 +IN = Positive input S = S MODBUS
–IN = Negative input (+)DC = Positive power input
+TX +IN –IN Not Used (–)DCC = Negative power input

NOTE:
MODBUS Middle Terminals 1. Terminal blocks can accommodate 14-22 AWG solid wiring.
Output (Left to Right) 2. Tighten terminals to four inch-pounds (maximum).

M1 M2 M3
RS-485 A B S

RS-232 TX RX GND

Bottom Terminals (Left to Right)

Power B1 B2 B3 B4
Not Used Not Used (+) DC (–) DCC

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