HONEYWELL has announced the latest version of its ST 3000 smart pressure transmitters, now with advanced on-board diagnostics said to simplify maintenance.
The software upgrade for the transmitters means the products can automatically tell plant personnel how the devices are functioning, for a more proactive approach to maintenance.
The diagnostics functionality is enabled for both Foundation Fieldbus and HART 5 and 6 users. The standard HART 6 diagnostics include time-tracking functions and point value, meter body temperature and general reading functions.
According to the company, the new functionality means plant personnel can diagnose problems from remote locations, increasing awareness of potential issues with individual transmitters.
Users can also view a device’s history even after it has been removed from the process and conduct root-cause analysis.
The diagnostics automatically run when the transmitter is powered and the information can be fed directly into the plant’s distributed control system (DCS) and asset management solutions. The data also can be reviewed via hand-held device.
The ST 3000 series includes absolute-pressure, differential-pressure, gauge-pressure, flange-mount, high-temperature gauge and in-line gauge pressure transmitters.