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BEAMEX Calibration White Paper Getting the most from the HART handheld device A device like the Beamex MC6 offers the highest functionality and automation for configuration and calibration of wired or wireless HART transmitters. HART handheld is an essential tool in plants deploying HART instrumentation. But what is a HART handheld? What are the differences between various handheld brands and what are the practical considerations that should be taken into account when selecting one? Finally, how does one get the most from the HART handheld? The difference between calibration and configuration...

BEAMEX Calibration White Paper simultaneously measuring the transmitter output. For example, generate a pressure input, measure that accurately with a calibrator and at the same time measure the analog mA output with a meter. If calibrating the digital HART output, the calibration process alters slightly. The generation/measurement of the transmitter input in the same way as for an analog transmitter using a calibrator is still needed. However, to be able to see what the transmitter digital HART output is, some kind of HART communicator showing the digital HART signal is required. In the case...

BEAMEX Calibration White Paper if a calibration of the transmitter’s mA output is desired. When HART transmitters are calibrated, it is good to remember that output should be measured, whether it is an analog mA signal or digital variable. It is also important to remember that in order to calibrate, a traceable reference standard (calibrator) is required to measure or source the transmitter’s input. If the handheld does not offer this functionality, an additional calibrator device for the calibration will be needed. can save the calibration results into memory and later upload results to PC software....

BEAMEX Calibration White Paper Durability and support As the handheld is often used in field environments, the robustness and water/dust protection should be taken into account. While some handhelds seem to be simply based on standard Pocket PC’s (made for office use), others are made for use in industrial applications and have good ratings for water and dust protection (IP or NEMA classification). Some handhelds are suitable for use in hazardous (Ex) areas – the Beamex MC5-IS is one of them. Pocket PC-based handhelds are not necessarily suitable for industrial/factory field environments and...