Technical Data
CompareFieldbus components
| Measuring Principle | Communication Interface |
| Function | Connects intrinsically safe Smart transmitters with HART protocol to the USB port of a personal computer or laptop. This makes the remote operation of the transmitters possible with FieldCare. |
| Input | USB signal as per USB specification. |
| Output | Connects HART field devices with the USB interface of a laptop |
| Certificates | ATEX FM CSA |
The Commubox FXA195 USB/HART modem uses the HART protocol to connect intrinsically safe smart level transmitters to the USB port of a computer or laptop.
Benefits
Remote commissioning of field devices from the control room or any point in the existing loop
Full support for the FieldCare operating software
Connection to intrinsically safe circuits (4…20 mA)
No effect when connected to 4…20 mA SIL2 loops in accordance with IEC 61508
Switchable communication resistor
Adapter cables for 4 mm/2 mm sockets provided
Application areas
Uses the HART protocol to connect intrinsically safe smart level transmitters to the USB port of a computer or laptop. With the Endress+Hauser operating software FieldCare, users can operate level transmitters remotely. The Commubox is powered via the USB port.
Technical Documentation
Technical Specifications
Documents/Manuals/Software
Accessories/Spare Parts
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Case Studies
Municipal Wastewater Treatment — Wastewater Treatment Plant · Gateways and Modems Application Case
Project Background
Municipal Wastewater Treatment customers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant stage have long faced the challenge of insufficient accuracy in effluent quality monitoring and instruments prone to contamination causing data drift, affecting compliance discharge, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Gateways and Modems.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Gateways and Modems for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Municipal Wastewater Treatment conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Food & Beverage — Food Production Line · Gateways and Modems Application Case
Project Background
Food & Beverage customers at the Food Production Line stage have long faced the challenge of high hygienic measurement requirements, with inline instruments needing to withstand CIP/SIP cleaning while maintaining stable accuracy, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Gateways and Modems.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Gateways and Modems for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Food & Beverage conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical — Reactors and Storage Tanks · Gateways and Modems Application Case
Project Background
Chemical & Pharmaceutical customers at the Reactors and Storage Tanks stage have long faced the challenge of highly corrosive media and complex conditions, requiring corrosion-resistant and explosion-proof instruments, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Gateways and Modems.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Gateways and Modems for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Chemical & Pharmaceutical conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Power & Energy — Power Plant Boiler and Turbine · Gateways and Modems Application Case
Project Background
Power & Energy customers at the Power Plant Boiler and Turbine stage have long faced the challenge of unstable measurement under high temperature and pressure, with high maintenance and downtime costs, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Gateways and Modems.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Gateways and Modems for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Power & Energy conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
