Product Bulletin
62.1:HF300
February 2006
FIELDVUER HF300 Series HARTR Filters
The HF300 Series HARTR filters (figure 1) are used
with HART based FIELDVUER Instrumentation,
such as the DVC5000, DVC6000, or DVC2000
Series digital valve controllers. These filters are used
when this instrumentation is connected to a 4 to 20
mA dc control system output that was not designed
for the HART (Highway Addressable Remote
Transducer) communication protocol.
The filter receives a 4 to 20 mA dc current signal
from the control system and passes the signal,
uninterrupted, to the field device. A third connection
to the filter provides HART communication to a
device that accepts HART signals, such as a Type
2530H1 HART Interchange multiplexer or Model 375
Field Communicator. The wire pair carrying the
HART signals can be wired directly to the device.
Features
D Versatile Mounting—HF300 Series filters
mount on standard type 35 DIN rails.
D Small Size—Fits easily in existing installations
D Allows HART Communications on 4 to 20
mA Control Systems—Type HF340 HART filters
prevent the HART signal from interfering with the
control system analog output and prevent the analog
output signal from interfering with HART
communication. Table 2 lists some of the control
systems that require filters.
Product Description
HF300 Series Hart filters consist of the Type HF340
HART filter and the Type HF341 communications
tap. The Type HF341 communication tap is a
straight-through connection between the control
system and the field instruments. The Type HF341
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HART COMMUNICATION
FIELD
INSTRUMENT
CONNECTIONS
(COMM)
CONNECTIONS
(FLD)
CONTROL SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS
(SYS)
W8283 / IL
Figure 1. FIELDVUER HF300 Series HARTR Filter
does not provide a filter, but it does provide a
convenient method for tapping into the HART signal
through the “communications” (COMM) terminal. In
case of an accidental short circuit across the COMM
terminal, a capacitor blocking circuit prevents
disruption of the 4 to 20 mA dc control signal.
The Type HF340 HART filter is a passive device that
is inserted in-line with both wires of a HART 4 to 20
mA dc output loop. The purpose of the filter is to
effectively isolate the control system analog output
from modulated HART communication signals.
Whether or not HART communication can take place
depends upon the control system impedance.
Impedance, simply, is the property of an electrical
circuit to resist the flow of alternating current. The
HART signal is an alternating current.
As shown in figure 2, the HART signal from a
transmitter is not normally affected because the
control system analog input has high impedance
(typically 250 ohms). However, the control system
analog output may have low enough impedance to
reduce the amplitude of the HART signal to an
unreadable level.
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Specifications
Product Types Ambient Operating Temperature
Type HF340: Standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting −40 to 85_C (−40 to 185_F)
with filtering components.
Ambient Relative Humidity
Type HF341: Standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting 5 to 95%
without filtering components (straight through with
capacitor blocking on COMM terminals). Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
These units have the CE mark in accordance with
Connections the European Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) Directive. They meet the emissions
Three 2-pin Cage-clamp style connectors accept requirements of IEC 61326-1 (Edition 1.1) for
up to 12 AWG wire Class A equipment for use in industrial locations
and Class B equipment for use in domestic
locations. They also meet the immunity
Power Requirements (Type HF340 only) requirements listed in table 1 below. This table is
Input Current: 4−20 mA dc (nominal) in accordance with Annex A of IEC 61326-1 for
Input Voltage: At 20 milliamps dc, 2 volts above equipment intended for use in industrial locations.
input voltage required by the field instrument
(2 volt drop across filter at 20 milliamps dc) Dimensions
75 mm (3 inches) long by 12.5 mm (0.5 inches)
wide by 60 mm (2.4 inches) deep
Filter Output
Filter output is clamped at 15 volts dc. Filter load Approximate Weight
voltage requirement must not exceed 14 volts dc 0.1 kg (4 oz)

Table 1. EMC Immunity Performance Criteria

Port Phenomenon Basic Standard Performance Criteria
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) IEC 61000-4-2 A
Enclosure EM field IEC 61000-4-3 A
Rated power frequency magnetic field IEC 61000-4-8 N/A(1)
Burst IEC 61000-4-4 A
I/O signal/control Surge IEC 61000-4-5 A
Conducted RF IEC 61000-4-6 A
1. Not applicable; only applicable to magnetically sensitive equipment.

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Table 2. Control System Installation Requirements for
FIELDVUER DVC5000, DVC6000, or DVC2000 Series
Digital Valve Controllers AI 250 ohms
Installation
Control System(1)
Requirement
BaileyR Infi 90R Filter required
Fischer-Porter DCI 40PC2000C Filter required
HoneywellR TDC2000 Filter required AO 10 ohms

Multi-function
Filter required
controller
Honeywell TDC3000 High-Density Process
Manager (HPM) No filter required
controller

FILTER
FOXBOROR I/A (1988) No filter required AO + filter
MooreR 352 No filter required
ValmetR (output configured for straight through,
No filter required
not for 250 ohms) A6872 / IL

Rosemount R RS-3 Multiport with HART I/O No filter required

Fisher-Rosemount DeltaVt (AO and HART
No filter required Figure 2. Effect of Control System Impedance on the HARTR
I/O) Signal Amplitude
Fisher-Rosemount PROVOXR Configurable,
Filter required
Computing, and Interactive (IAC) Controllers
Fisher-Rosemount PROVOX
No filter required
MUX (parallel) I/O
Installation
Fisher-Rosemount for AO Filter required
PROVOX Control Figure 3 shows typical HART filter installation. The
for HART I/O No filter required
(serial) I/O filter is normally installed near the field wiring
Fisher-Rosemount
No filter required terminals of the control system I/O. The HF300
TL108 with 24 volt dc power Series filters, shown in figure 1, mount on DIN rails.
Fisher-Rosemount
No filter required HART communication is only possible between the
TL108 with 45 volt dc power
filter and the field instrument and at the COMM
Fisher-Rosemount DPR900 Filter required terminals, but not on the control system side of the
Fisher-Rosemount ROC 364 No filter required filter. The filter is not approved for use in hazardous
Transmation R Model 1028 mA Calibrator No filter required areas. However, the filter can be used with
NOTE: The information presented in this table reflects the feedback of users of the
HF300 filter. Your experiences and usage may vary depending on your control
instruments in hazardous areas by following the
system, conditions, and other factors. appropriate wiring and installation guidelines.
1. For control systems not listed, a filter is recommended, if the voltage available at
the instrument is adequate. See appropriate instrument instruction manual for
procedures for determining voltage available. Filtering ensures proper
communication and simplifies connecting a HART communicator or HART
interchange multiplexer.

Ordering Information
When ordering, specify the filter type number.
The HART filter increases the impedance.
Therefore, placing a filter between the control Note
system output and the field instrument restores the
HART signal amplitude to a readable level. Neither EmersonR, Emerson Process
Management, FisherR, nor any of their
affiliated entities assumes
responsibility for the selection, use,
Table 2 lists those control systems that have been and maintenance of any product.
tested with FIELDVUE Instruments. If your control Responsibility for the selection, use,
system is not listed in table 2 you can either always and maintenance of any product
use a filter, or contact your Emerson Process remains with the purchaser and
Managementt sales office for a recommendation. end-user.

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RS232−RS485
CONVERTER
HART MULTIPLEXER NETWORK

PERSONAL COMPUTER
WITH AMS VALVELINKR
SOFTWARE

TYPE 2530H1 HART INTERCHANGE

MULTIPLEXER OR OTHER HART
MULTIPLEXER

CONTROL
SYSTEM OUTPUT
TERMINALS SYS TERMINALS COMM TERMINALS
FLD TERMINALS FIELD
+ INSTRUMENTS
+ +

−
− −

HF300 SERIES HART FILTER

+
+ +

−
− −

MODEL 375 FIELD

COMMUNICATOR

A6873 / IL

Figure 3. Typical HF300 Series HARTR Filter Installation

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