
Advant
®
Smart Device (HART
®
) Interface User’s Guide
Section 4.2 Operating Overview
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4.2 Operating Overview
The Advant Smart Device (Hart) Interface is the interface between smart device and CCF data
points. The MOD300 database configurator defines which points should be read from the smart
device, how often and where the points go in the CCF portion of the MOD300 database. CCF
then generates outputs which the Advant Smart Device (Hart) Interface will convert to a
command that is sent to the smart device to perform the output change.
The following diagram (Figure 4-2) briefly outlines the areas of interaction among CCF, smart
device interface, and the MVI board.
4.2.1 I/O
Inputs are scanned (read) at the configured rate for each command. These values are then
entered into the data base and CCF is notified of changes to digital points. Outputs are sent out
(written) whenever they are received by the smart device interface. They take precedence over
inputs until a configurable time (Maximum Read Wait) has elapsed when inputs shall be
requested before outputs. Outputs also have the capability of being grouped together and this is
done on a command basis. Grouping of outputs is the placing of all consecutive commands
which are outputs and the output address falls within a defined window, maximum digital group
or maximum analog group, range. Grouping is used to bring the load on the serial port down
because one command takes less time to process than several individual commands.
Figure 4-2. Advant Smart Device (HART) Interface Overview
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Advant
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HOST CPU
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Serial Interface
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