Honeywell introduces SmartLine
January 2013
Pressure Measurement & Control
Honeywell has launched its new range of SmartLine industrial pressure transmitters, which will enhance communication abilities, improve operational efficiency and reduce lifecycle costs for process manufacturers.
SmartLine pressure transmitters make it easier to support field devices and promote plant reliability with their unique efficiency-enhancing features, such as a display capable of showing process data in graphical formats and communicating messages from the control room. SmartLine transmitters also feature modular components to simplify field repairs and reduce inventory required to make those repairs.
The new display supports graphical process data in easy-to-read trend lines and bar graphs while also providing a unique platform for operator messages, comprehensive diagnostic warnings and loop status for maintenance. These capabilities are part of the transmitter’s Smart Connection Suite, and allow control room operators to send messages to the display to make it easier and faster for field operators to identify the correct transmitter and determine required maintenance tasks. When integrated with Honeywell’s Experion Process Knowledge System, the transmitter can also display its maintenance mode telling field operators if the control loop is in a safe state to perform maintenance. Even installation is made easier with this new display. Three-buttons at the top of the transmitter are used with the graphic display to configure the device with no external handhelds required.
The modular design streamlines maintenance by allowing replacement of individual transmitter components instead of the entire unit, even in hazardous locations. This design reduces plant lifecycle costs by providing purchasing flexibility, lowering inventory costs and reducing maintenance and repair work. “We wanted to develop an easier and quicker way for technicians to work with field instrumentation,” said Honeywell Process Solutions chief technology officer, Jason Urso. “SmartLine revolutionises the way technicians and operators work with field instrumentation. Designed with the focus on performance, total cost of ownership and ease of use, it provides significant improvements in usability over traditional transmitters.”
Other safety and efficiency features include enhanced security alerts and wiring polarity insensitivity. Tamper reporting alerts the control room and records any change in the transmitters’ configuration or write protection setting to allow operations to investigate any unauthorised access. Unlike most other transmitters, SmartLine transmitters cannot be damaged by reversed wiring polarity and will function correctly if connected as such. This protection helps significantly during plant start-up, when time can be wasted locating and repairing incorrectly wired devices.
For more information contact Boni Magudulela, Honeywell Southern Africa, +27 (0)11 695 8000, [email protected], www.honeywell.co.za
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