PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEPPERL & FUCHS HIC2081 - 8-Channel HART Interface Card
The HIC2081 is an 8-channel HART interface card designed for integrating multiple HART-enabled field devices into a centralized control system. It facilitates transparent communication between intelligent instrumentation and host systems such as DCS, PLC, or SCADA via a single serial link, enabling access to device diagnostics and configuration parameters. This module is engineered for reliable data acquisition and asset management in process automation environments.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: HART Interface Solutions (HIC)
- COMPONENT TYPE: 8-Channel HART Interface Card / Multiplexer
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- INPUT POWER: 24 VDC nominal
- CHANNEL TYPE: 2-wire HART field device connection
- ISOLATION: Galvanic isolation between channels, host communication, and power supply
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- FIELD DEVICE INTERFACE: 8 independent HART channels
- HOST COMMUNICATION: RS-485 serial interface
- PROTOCOL: Modbus RTU
- DATA ACCESS: Full HART device variables, diagnostics, and configuration parameters
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- MOUNTING: 35 mm DIN rail mounting
- ENCLOSURE RATING: IP20 (for control cabinet installation)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20 °C to +60 °C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- COMPATIBILITY: HART-enabled field devices (transmitters, actuators, positioners)
- INTEGRATION: Direct integration with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and SCADA systems
- APPLICATION: Process control, asset management, predictive maintenance, and remote diagnostics in industrial plants