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Hart releases device registration procedure
The Hart Communication Foundation has released the wireless Hart Device Registration Procedure document, outlining the testing and registration requirements for Wirelesshart devices.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 August 2009
Hart upgrades wireless test system
The Hart Communication Foundation has announced Version 1.2 of its Wi-Htest wireless test system.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 August 2009
Toxic gas detector is Hart compatible
The TS4000H intelligent toxic gas detector from General Monitors is now compatible with the Hart communication protocol.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 June 2009
Field device receives Hart approval
The Hart Communication Foundation (HCF) has registered the first field device verified using the approved Hart 7 Test Specification.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 November 2008
Wireless specification progresses to IEC
Submitting WirelessHart as an IEC PAS is billed as a landmark for the process automation industry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 August 2008
Test tool aids wireless expansion
The new Wi-Analys Compliance Verification Receiver is a critical tool in the development and compliance testing of WirelessHart devices.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 August 2008
Wireless standard tops 15 years of efforts
Organised in 1993, the Hart Communication Foundation is celebrating 15 years of continuous growth and service to the industry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 August 2008
Hart training is available in the USA and Europe
Training workshops focus on "Hart fundamentals" and "Writing enhanced device descriptions" and are designed to help engineers take full advantage of all the technology's capabilities.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 February 2008
Software eases device development
The HCF DD-IDE tool suite is a set of integrated software tools for efficient development, testing and maintenance of enhanced Hart Device Descriptions.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 November 2007
Chinese flowmeter meets Hart standards
The HART Communication Foundation (HCF) announces the registration of the first Foundation verified HART-compliant device to be manufactured by a company in China.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 October 2007
Networking organisations collaborate on wireless
Three leading organisations dedicated to control network technology have formed a Wireless Co-operation Team to collaborate on wireless technology in the manufacturing and process industries.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 October 2007
New standard released for wireless communication
WirelessHart technology addresses the needs of the process industry for simple, reliable and secure wireless communication in the real world industrial plant environment.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 September 2007
Wireless communication standard explained
Presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the latest enhancements to the Hart Field Communications Protocol.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 June 2007
Top plants still wanted
Nominations remain open for the 2007 Hart Plant of the Year Award.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 June 2007
Wireless specifications sent for review
WirelessHart specifications support the entire range of Hart-enabled measurement, control and automation systems products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 April 2007
Nominations sought for plant award
The 6th annual Hart Plant of the Year Award will recognise innovative use of Hart Communication in real-time industrial process plant applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 March 2007
Canadian plant is top Hart user
The BP Canada Energy NGL Operations plant in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, is the 2006 Hart Plant of the Year.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 November 2006
Wireless developments gather support
Leading process automation companies from around the world have expressed support for the development of new wireless capabilities for Hart Communication.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 November 2006
Hart users to meet at ISA 2006
The Hart Communication Foundation will host a Hart Users Group Roundtable meeting during ISA 2006 in Houston, Texas.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 October 2006
Plant of the year still open for nominations
The Hart Communication Foundation has extended the deadline to receive nominations for the 2006 Hart Plant of the Year Award to Friday 16th June 2006.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 May 2006
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