Technical Manual

3018
16-Channel
HART Communications
Card
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 4
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 5
CABLING ................................................................................................... 7
FAILURE RATES IN ACCORDANCE TO IEC 61508 ............................. 12
REDUNDANT I/O CARDS PLACEMENT ................................................ 12
3000 Series System with I/O Cards.............................................................. 12
3100 Series System with I/O Cards.............................................................. 12
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ............................................................. 13
Firmware Upgrading .................................................................................... 13
NetArrays Configuration ............................................................................... 15
Redundant Card ID ................................................................................ 15
Watchdog Timer ..................................................................................... 15
Integer Error Detection ........................................................................... 16
Channel (Input 00 - Input 15).................................................................. 16
I/O Tag ................................................................................................... 16
Command .............................................................................................. 17
Variable .................................................................................................. 17
Status Tag.............................................................................................. 17
Enable Comm Tag ................................................................................. 17
Analog Output Bool Disable Testing ....................................................... 17
Float PST (Partial Stroke Test)............................................................... 17
Software Setup using the RTP HART Multiplexer and Valvelink™ ......... 21
Software Setup using the RTP HART Multiplexer and Cornerstone ....... 29
Copying the current scan data of the HART Multiplexer to the clipboard.37
COMPLIANCE WITH CE MARK ............................................................. 39
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS .......................................................... 41
REFERENCED COMPANIES .................................................................. 42
DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................... 42

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Introduction

The 3018 HART Communications card interfaces up to 16 HART enabled devices. It is designed
to compliment traditional 4 to 20 mA analog signaling using two way digital communications for
process measurement and control devices.
The HART Communications card can be used for proof testing SIL rated field devices without
interference to the 4 to 20 mA safety-critical signals. The HART card must be connected in
parallel to the analog output cards. Partial Stroke Test Object within NetArrays Developer Studio
can be used to proof test valves.
I/O Bus checking diagnostics are performed for all output data, status, and command transfers to
and from the HART Communications card. Each transfer is performed twice (all the data bits in
the second transfer are inverted). Both transfers are then compared to ensure that no errors exist
in the data path between the HART Communications card and the Chassis Processor. I/O Bus
slot address and control signal contention diagnostic tests also are performed.
Watchdog timers on the card can disable all communications on all channels in the event
backplane communication errors persist.
An LED, located near the top of the front panel, indicates the overall status of the card. If this
LED is on, the card is functioning normally; if the LED is off, the card has detected an error or is
offline.

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Specifications
Card Address: Determined by the slot of the controller backplane
Isolation Voltage: 500 Volts Field to Chassis Ground
Type of protection: Modem line transformers
Number of Channels: 16
HART Network Topology: Point-to-Point Current Output
Serial Protocols: HART Master
Mode: Half-Duplex
Data Rate: 1200 baud
Distance: 4000 feet
HART Universal Commands:
Command 1 Read Primary Variable (PV)
Command 3 Read Dynamic Variables and
Loop Current (PV, SV, TV, QV)
Watchdog Timers:
Programmable 150 ms (RTP3000), 250 ms (RTP3100)
Fixed 1.6 s maximum
Power Requirements: +5 VDC @ 1.4 Amp
Termination Module Connectors: One D-Sub connector, 37 pins for use with the 3056/00
Digital Cables.
Termination Module: 3099/20-100 Single Termination Module
(To be wired in parallel with 3099/22-X00 or 3099/32-X00 as
shown in Figure 1)
3099/20-200 Dual Redundant Termination Module
(To be wired in parallel with 3099/22-X00 or 3099/32-X00 as
shown in Figure 1)
3099/42-100 32 channel AI/HART Termination Module
(to be wired two HART cards to one 32 channel AI card)

3099/42-001 Dual Redundant 32 channel AI/HART

Termination Module
(to be wired four HART cards to two 32 channel AI cards)

Termination Module Dimensions: All Termination Modules are 4.38 inches (11.1 cm) in height
and have 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) of depth. The width for the
termination module and compatible field wiring size is
tabulated as following:
Minimum Maximum
Model # Description Width (") Width (cm)
AWG AWG
3099/20-100 Single Termination Module 5.75 14.6 28 16
Dual Redundant Termination
3099/20-200 7.10 18.0 28 16
Module
32 Ch AI/HART Termination
3099/42-100 11.25 28.6 28 16
Module
Dual Redundant 32 Ch
3099/42-001 14.00 35.6 28 16
AI/HART Termination Module

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Effect of Incorrect Field Wiring: Reversed and Shorted input connections cause the output
device to de-energize and communications seize. Error
status word will annunciate this condition. Open connections
will seize communications and the lack of communication will
be annunciated the error status word.

Picture of 3099/42-100 – HART Termination. Connects 1 32-channel Analog Input

with 2 (single) 16 –channel HART Cards

Picture of 3099/20-200 – HART Redundant Termination.

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Cabling
Adhere to the specified insulation strip length of 0.26 inches (6.5 mm) when you connect field
wiring to the terminal modules; excessive insulation strip lengths causes an electrical hazard. Do
not exceed the specified torque when you secure the wires into the terminal module; maximum
torque is 2.2 inch-pounds (0.25 N-m).

Standard cables to termination modules are minimum 5 feet in length.

You must disable (offline) an I/O card before you can hot-swap it. After you replace an I/O card,
you must enable it to return it to operation. While NetArrays is operating in Debug mode, use the
I/O Configuration Form to disable or enable I/O cards. To hot swap an I/O card, first display the
card’s icon in the I/O Configuration Form. If the I/O card’s icon is red, you can remove it. If the
I/O card’s icon is yellow or green, select the icon and disable it before you remove the card. After
you replace the I/O card, select the card’s icon and re-enable it. The color of the icon changes to
yellow or green to indicate the card is online.

WARNING! Dangerous high voltages may be present at the cards’ terminal blocks
during normal operation. When you service these cards, avoid contact with exposed
voltages on the card while you connect the field cabling. The field cabling terminal block
connectors also may have high voltages when disconnected from the card.

Warning! Never remove the card from the chassis with the termination cables
connected and the field power applied. Always disconnect the field power and cables
before removing the card from the chassis. Always insert the card into the chassis with
the cables and field power disconnected.

Pin Signal
3099/22-X00 3099/20-X00
Load 1 Top 1 Channel 0+
1 Middle 2 Channel 0-
1 Bottom Channel 0 Shield
Load 2 Top 3 Channel 1+
2 Middle 4 Channel 1-
2 Bottom Channel 1 Shield
3 Top 5 Channel 2+
3 Middle 6 Channel 2-
3 Bottom Channel 2 Shield
4 Top 7 Channel 3+
4 Middle 8 Channel 3-
4 Bottom Channel 3 Shield
5 Top 9 Channel 4+
5 Middle 10 Channel 4-
5 Bottom Channel 4 Shield
6 Top 11 Channel 5+
Ground 6 Middle 12 Channel 5-
6 Bottom Channel 5 Shield
7 Top 13 Channel 6+
7 Middle 14 Channel 6-
7 Bottom Channel 6 Shield
8 Top 15 Channel 7+

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 8 Middle 16 Channel 7-
8 Bottom Channel 7 Shield
9 Top 17 Channel 8+
9 Middle 18 Channel 8-
9 Bottom Channel 8 Shield
10 Top 19 Channel 9+
10 Middle 20 Channel 9-
10 Bottom Channel 9 Shield
11 Top 21 Channel 10+
11 Middle 22 Channel 10-
11 Bottom Channel 10 Shield
12 Top 23 Channel 11+
12 Middle 24 Channel 11-
12 Bottom Channel 11 Shield
13 Top 25 Channel 12+
13 Middle 26 Channel 12-
13 Bottom Channel 12 Shield
14 Top 27 Channel 13+
14 Middle 28 Channel 13-
14 Bottom Channel 13 Shield
15 Top 29 Channel 14+
15 Middle 30 Channel 14-
15 Bottom Channel 14 Shield
16 Top 31 Channel 15+
16 Middle 32 Channel 15-
16 Bottom Channel 15 Shield
Figure 1: Field connections on the 3099/22-X00 and 3099/20-X00 Termination Modules
shown with examples. Corresponding pins on the first two columns are wired
together for point-to-point current output topology.

TB1 Connections
- Pos# Signal Name
Is
+
1 +24V_F1
2 CH0
3 +24V_F2
4 CH1
5 +24V_F3
6 CH2
For Field Devices that provide Current
Analog Inputs and are 24 VDC
7 +24V_F4
powered from RTP System 8 CH3
9 +24V_F5

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 TB1 Connections
Pos# Signal Name
10 CH4
11 +24V_F6
12 CH5
- 13 +24V_F7
+
14 CH6
- 15 +24V_F8
+
16 CH7
17 NC
18 NC

For Field Devices that provide Current

Analog Inputs and are self-powered
independently from RTP System

TB2Connections
- Pos# Signal Name
Is
+
1 +24V_F1
2 CH8
3 +24V_F2
4 CH9
For Field Devices that provide 5 +24V_F3
Current Analog Inputs and are 24 6 CH10
VDC powered from RTP System 7 +24V_F4
8 CH11
9 +24V_F5
10 CH12
11 +24V_F6
12 CH13
- + 13 +24V_F7
14 CH14
- + 15 +24V_F8
16 CH15
17 NC
18 NC

For Field Devices that provide Current

Analog Inputs and are self-powered
independently from RTP System

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 TB3 Connections
- Pos# Signal Name
Is
+
1 +24V_F1
2 CH16
3 +24V_F2
4 CH17
For Field Devices that provide 5 +24V_F3
Current Analog Inputs and are 24 6 CH18
VDC powered from RTP System 7 +24V_F4
8 CH19
9 +24V_F5
10 CH20
11 +24V_F6
12 CH21
- + 13 +24V_F7
14 CH22
- + 15 +24V_F8
16 CH23
17 NC
18 NC

For Field Devices that provide Current

Analog Inputs and are self-powered
independently from RTP System

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 TB4 Connections
- Pos# Signal Name
Is
+
1 +24V_F1
2 CH24
3 +24V_F2
4 CH25
For Field Devices that provide 5 +24V_F3
Current Analog Inputs and are 24 6 CH26
VDC powered from RTP System 7 +24V_F4
8 CH27
9 +24V_F5
10 CH28
11 +24V_F6
12 CH29
- + 13 +24V_F7
14 CH30
- + 15 +24V_F8
16 CH31
17 NC
18 NC
For Field Devices that provide Current
Analog Inputs and are self-powered
independently from RTP System

Note: The total current withdrawn from all channels must not exceed 3.2 Amperes!

TB5 connections
- + Pos # Signal Name
Vs
1 +24V
2 GND

TB6 connections
- + Pos # Signal Name
Vs
1 +24V
2 GND
TB6 is on 3099/42-001 ONLY

Figure 2: Field connections on the 3099/42-100 and 3099/42-001 Termination

Modules shown with examples.

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Failure Rates in Accordance to IEC 61508
The 3018 HART communications card cannot be used for safety-critical functions. However, the
module is non-interfering with other safety-critical modules and therefore can be used for non-
safety related functions.

Redundant I/O Cards Placement

3000 Series System with I/O Cards
Redundant I/O cards may be located in any chassis; there are no restrictions.

3100 Series System with I/O Cards

Redundant Output Cards in non-safety 3100 systems have the following chassis placement
restrictions if the Output_Disable_Type field is equal to 1 in the Node Configuration file.
 All Redundant Output Cards may be located in the same chassis or in a single
other redundant chassis.
 There can be multiple pairs of redundant chassis, but all redundant I/O cards
must stay within the same chassis pair as the other cards in the chassis pair.

This is an example of a good redundant configuration. All Redundant I/O cards are within two
chassis only:
Rack0 Slot0 is redundant with Rack0 Slot1 (OK-Redundant cards in same Rack)
Rack0 Slot2 is redundant with Rack1 Slot5 (OK-Redundant cards in one Rack and second Rack)
Rack0 Slot3 is redundant with Rack1 Slot10 (OK-Redundant cards in one Rack and second Rack)

This is an example of a bad redundant configuration. The redundant cards are distributed over
three chassis:
Rack0 Slot0 is redundant with Rack0 Slot1 (OK-Redundant cards in same Rack)
Rack0 Slot2 is redundant with Rack1 Slot5 (OK-Redundant cards in one Rack and second Rack)
Rack0 Slot3 is redundant with Rack2 Slot5 (Not OK-Redundant cards in one Rack and third Rack)

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Software Configuration
Firmware Upgrading
In case where a new version of the 3018/00-000 HART Communications Card firmware is
required to be installed, follow these steps:

1. Make sure in NetArrays that the 3018/00-000 HART Communications Card is enabled and is
scanning without errors.
2. On the “RTP NetSuite” distribution CD, locate IOBPCard.bin under the directory
“Firmware\MODBUS SERIAL”. Copy this file into the “RTP NetSuite\NetArrays” sub-directory
3. Open an MS-DOS command prompt and change into the “RTP NetSuite\NetArrays” sub-
directory.
4. By using the remote file transfer program, issue the download command as following:

C:\RTP NetSuite\NetArrays>RfTP.exe [IP Address] IOBPCard.bin /S rr ss /P "******"

For example if the IP address of the Node Processor is 89.89.89.89 and the 3018/00-000
HART Communications card is located in Rack 2. Slot 5 and the controller has the password
“RTP”, then issue the following:

C:\RTP NetSuite\NetArrays>RfTP.exe 89.89.89.89 IOBPCard.bin /S 02 05 /P "RTP"

For details of argument usage of the remote file transfer program, invoke the executable
without arguments.
5. If supplied, download the file PLD3018.PLD as described in the previous step.
6. If no errors are received during the download procedure, use NetArrays in Debug mode and
from the I/O configuration page, right click to the corresponding 3018/00-000 HART
Communications Card and issue the “Disable” command.
7. Pull out and re-insert the card.
8. Use NetArrays in Debug mode and from the I/O configuration page, right click to the
corresponding 3018/00-000 HART Communications Card and issue the “Enable” command.

Alternatively, you can upgrade the firmware of the 3018/00-000 HART Communications Card
in bootloader mode:

1. Disable power to the I/O card: Either

a. turn off the power to the chassis or
b. use NetArrays in Debug mode and from the I/O configuration page, right click to the
corresponding 3018/00-000 HART Communications Card and issue the “Disable”
command.
2. Pull out the I/O card and set switch 8 on DIP switch SW1 to ON position.
3. Reinsert the I/O card and make sure the chassis power is ON and the chassis I/O is being
scanned: Enable chassis in Debug mode of NetArrays if Rack Latching feature is enabled. In
debug mode of NetArrays, issue Enable command from the I/O configuration for the card.
The card’s front LED will be blinking to indicate that it is in bootloader mode.
4. On the “RTP NetSuite” distribution CD, locate IOBPCard.bin under the directory
“Firmware\MODBUS SERIAL”. Copy this file into the “RTP NetSuite\NetArrays” sub-directory
5. Open an MS-DOS command prompt and change into the “RTP NetSuite\NetArrays” sub-
directory.
6. By using the remote file transfer program, issue the download command as following:

C:\RTP NetSuite\NetArrays>RfTP.exe [IP Address] IOBPCard.bin /S rr ss /P "******"

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 For example if the IP address of the Node Processor is 89.89.89.89 and the 3018/00-000
HART Communications card is located in Rack 2. Slot 5 and the controller has the password
“RTP”, then issue the following:

C:\RTP NetSuite\NetArrays>RfTP.exe 89.89.89.89 IOBPCard.bin /S 02 05 /P "RTP"

For details of argument usage of the remote file transfer program, invoke the executable
without arguments.
If the file download is unsuccessful:
a. Power off the chassis.
b. Power on the chassis.
c. Enable chassis in Debug mode of NetArrays if Rack Latching feature is enabled. Do
not issue the command to enable the 3018/00-000 HART Communications card.
d. Issue the MS-DOS command to download the firmware as described above.
7. If supplied, download the file PLD3018.PLD as described in the previous step.
8. If no errors are received during the download procedure, disable power to the I/O card.
9. Pull out the I/O card and set switch 8 on DIP switch SW1 to OFF position.
10. Reinsert the I/O card and make sure the chassis power is ON and the I/O card is being
scanned (Enable chassis in Debug mode of NetArrays if Rack Latching feature is enabled or
right click to the corresponding 3018/00-000 HART Communications Card and issue the
“Enable” command.).

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NetArrays Configuration

Card Properties
Redundant Card ID
If the channel of two of these cards are connected in a parallel redundant input configuration, a
unique Redundant Card ID must be assigned to the cards to identify them as being part of the
same parallel redundant group. These cards are considered to be connected in a parallel
redundant channel configuration if a single HART device is connected to channel 0 of each card,
another HART device is connected to channel 1 of each card, and so on for every configured
channel on the cards.

The Redundant Card ID number assigned to one group must not be assigned to any other group
of parallel redundant cards. If the HART card's channels are not connected in a parallel
redundant configuration, the Redundant Card ID must be 0. Also, since the 3000M and 3100M
do not support I/O module redundancy, this parameter must be 0.

Watchdog Timer
When enabled, the Watchdog Timer will disable the outputs if the card is not accessed by the
controller within 150 ms (RTP3000) or 250 ms (RTP3100). When disabled, the Watchdog Timer
has no effect on the card's operation.

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Integer Error Detection
The Error Detection input is an Integer Variable that can be used to detect an I/O card failure.
NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O configuration.
A Card Timeout Error (Bit 0) will set the Error Latch bit (Bit14), which will remain set until this bit is
cleared to zero by an operator. While the Error Latch is set, the card will be offline and the target
node will not attempt to communicate with it. Note that most cards do not use all the status bits
shown. Any unused bits will always equal zero.

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ERR DATA DATA CARD TIME
LTCH ERR INV ID OUT

Bit 14 Card Error Latch

This status bit indicates that a Card Timeout Error occurred on the I/O card, and that it
has been taken offline. The card will not be initialized or placed online until this bit is
cleared in the project program or operator intervention.
If this bit is set, it must be cleared to return the card to operation. The correct way to
clear this bit is to select the card’s icon in the I/O configuration Form while NetArrays is
operating in Debug mode and answer “Yes” to the Enable prompt. See I/O Card Status
and Control. (It is also possible to change the value of this variable by forcing an Integer
Bit Variable object, with Bit 14 selected in the object's properties, to zero. Do not clear
the entire Error Detection Integer Variable to zero.)
Bit 9 Backplane Bus Data Error
This status bit indicates that a data error was detected in a data or command transfer to
or from an I/O card.
Bit 8 Data Invalid
This status bit indicates that the I/O card is not ready to send valid data.
Bit 7 Card ID Does Not Match I/O Configuration
This bit indicates that the ID code read from the I/O card does not match the card type
specified in the NetArrays I/O configuration.
Bit 0 Card Timeout Error
This bit indicates that there was no response from the I/O card. The card is not returning
a ready test signal, is offline, or has been removed from the chassis. This bit sets the
Card Error Latch (Bit 14).

I/O Channel Properties

Channel (Input 00 - Input 15)
Each Input channel may be configured as a Float input or Disabled. If "Float" is selected, the
input channel returns an engineering unit floating-point of Device Percent of Stroke. If "Disabled"
is selected, the input channel is disabled. You can disable any unused input channel to avoid
scanning unconnected inputs.

I/O Tag
Each enabled Input channel is accessed by a Float Variable object. NetArrays assigns a Tag to
each input channel when the card is added to the I/O configuration. Reconfigure the I/O Tag as
required to match the Module Form Variable object that is used to access the channel input.
Note! All unused un-terminated I/O points must be disabled in IO Configuration.

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Command
The 3018 HART Card supports following Universal Commands:
Command 0 : Disable Channel
Command 1 : Read Primary Variable
Command 3 : Read Dynamic Variables And Loop Current

Variable
This is HART variable code which is used for reading of the specific variable from the HART
compatible device. When command 3 is used, this variable reads Primary Dynamic Variable if
code is set to 0, Secondary Dynamic Variable if code is set to 1, Tertiary Dynamic Variable if
code is set to 2 or Quaternary Dynamic Variable if code is set to 3.

Status Tag
This column specifies the Tag of a Integer Variable that returns HART compatible Device status
Integer. NetArrays assigns a Tag to each entry in this column when the card is added to the I/O
configuration. Reconfigure the I/O Tag as required to match the Module Form Variable object that
is used to access the Status input.
Bit 6: Command is invalid
Bit 5: Command is not implemented
Bit 4: Device Retry Error
Bit 3: No Connection
Bit 2: Board Error
Bit 1: Device Communication Error
Bit 0: Remote Device Error Status

Enable Comm Tag

This column specifies the Tag of a Boolean Variable that is connected with PST object Test
Running Status Output. If this variable value is true the HART card starts polling for data, which
are used as HART Input in PST object.

Analog Output Bool Disable Testing

The Disable Testing output is an Boolean Variable that can be used to disable testing function of
the card. NetArrays assigns a Tag to this property when the card is added to the I/O
configuration. Reconfigure the Tag as required to match the Module Form Boolean Variable
object that is used to monitor and control the card’s Disable Testing output. This variable is
connected with PST object Test Running Status Output. When value of the variable is True, fault
testing function of the card is disabled. This is used when the 3018 HART card is wired in parallel
to the output card and to prevent interference to the HART communications.

Float PST (Partial Stroke Test)

The Partial Stroke Test (PST) object provides periodic or on demand Partial Stroke Testing of
field devices that are connected to an Analog Output card and support the HART message

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protocol. The Partial Stroke Test object (PST) copies the Input of the Analog Out to the
Calculated Output Analog Out except when the test is running. For the purpose of the test the
change is from the position at the start of the test and any change generated by. This test may
not work if the valve is being moved at the time of the test. The Test runs for the number of
seconds configured as stroke time times two plus the pause time of 1 second minimum and 1
second at end of the test. The test changes the Calculated Analog output at the rate of the
percent to stroke on every execution of the object. The valve percent of change is checked with
the range of plus/minus based on the rate of stroke per second. If an error or Inhibit test is set,
the test is aborted and the Process Variable Input is passed through. The Fail flag is only set if
the test is run and a failure is detected. The reading must fall within the range of ±10% with a
minimum of 5 seconds difference.
Example is in the early part of the test with an expected change of 0.1% per second the test is for
0.5% until the test has run longer than 5 seconds. If the test has not run there is no failure even if
there are hard errors from the card. The current output spread is 4 to 20 mA so a 100% change is
16 mA. If the test is specified to run greater than the range of the analog output, the test will fail
as the analog output driver will limit the signal.
The Test will start after the number of hours configured. The time starts after one of two events.
- New PGM start
- End of last Test.
NOTE: Up stroke and down stroke do not mean open or close they are just internal reference for
the software, which really does not know if the actuator is moving up or down.
This PST object includes Output rate-of-change limits. Placing the Float PST object onto the form
automatically allocates a block of 4 pre-named Float Variables for the PST parameters. The
user-configurable variables are accessed through the Property Manager display.

Inputs and Outputs

(Note that the Process Variable and HART Input are the only required inputs, all other inputs are
optional.)
Process Variable Input This is the value calculated by the application program to be
output to the Analog Output Card channel when the PST object
is not running. This is Float Input.
HART Input HART Percent Open/Close as retrieved from the HART device.
This is Float Input
Start Test Input Start Test Input (TRUE) is used to immediately start the test.
This is Boolean Input. It is recommended to reset the input after
test starts.
Inhibit Test Input Inhibit Test (TRUE) is used to keep the test from running. This
does not stop the wait timer. This is Boolean Input.
Card Status Input The status of the Analog Output card. If redundant Analog
Output cards are used, this value is the logical “OR” of the
individual cards’ Integer Error Detection variables. This is Integer
Input.
HART Device Status Status of the HART Communications Card I/O Channel. This is
Integer Input.
Calculated Analog Out This output provides the drive value to the Analog Output card
channel. This is the partial stroke value supplied by the PST
object when a test is running. When the test is not running, this is
the value on the Process Variable Input. This is a Float Output.

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Failure Status Out Set TRUE when the test is run and there is a failure. This is
Boolean Output. This status resets when next test starts.
Test Running Status Out Set TRUE while the test in Progress. This is Boolean Output.
The Test Running Status Out must be tied to the associated
HART Communications card channel Bool Enable Comm input
to establish communications to receive the HART position
indication. When associated with redundant Analog Output
Cards, the Test Running Status Out must be tied to the
associated Analog Output Cards’ Bool Disable Testing inputs to
prevent diagnostic fault testing from interfering with the HART
protocol messages.

Properties

Prefix An identification prefix given to each variable associated with the

PST, and displayed with the PST object. The default prefix is
RTPPSTn. Changing this field changes the Tag of each
variable. The prefix entered must be 23 characters or fewer.
Interval (Hours) Configured hours or interval between tests, the minimum is one
hour. The Default is 1 hour.
Up/Down Delay (Seconds) Configured pause in seconds between Up Down strokes,
the minimum is one second. The Default is 1 second.
Stroke (Seconds) This is the number of seconds to change the valve position, the
minimum is one second. Note this is not enough to generate an
error condition based on position. The Default is 1 second.
Percent Stroke per Seconds Configured Percent to move the value in each second.
The default value is 0.1 (%). Using the default value to move the
valve 10% would require 100 seconds to change the valve
position. Number is signed integer stored value is 100 times the
entered percent to give 2 more decimal places of accuracy. If
Configured Percent is negative, the valve should move in
opposite direction.
VP The Initial valve Position in Percent
MinVP Initial analog output valve position in mA at the start of the test
MaxVF The percent of movement for the valve every second

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ROC The number of bits to move the analog output value every 10
milliseconds.

Example
The parameters of RTPPST1 are shown in the PST Property Manager figures.

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Software Setup using the RTP HART Multiplexer and Valvelink™

Prerequisites:

RTP HART Multiplexer (RTPHMX.EXE):

This software must be installed on the computer separately after installing RTP Netsuite: Just
copy the executable to a destination folder on the computer. The PC running the RTP HART
Multiplexer software will require two com ports with COM1 connected to COM2 with a null modem
cable. This PC will be the computer with RTP NetSuite installed and be connected to the Node
with the 3018 HART Card in its hardware configuration. If communications fails between the PC
and the HART valve controller the Valvelink software will report the failure.

Emerson Process Management Valvelink™:

This software is used to communicate with the HART valve controller. This software must be
obtained and installed separately by the customer.

RTP HART Multiplexer Software Setup

By left clicking on the File pull down menu the user can save a configuration or reload an existing
configuration file.

By left clicking on the Execute pull down menu the user can choose to Run or Stop the loaded
configuration.

The Valvelink™ software will not communicate with the HART Card controller unless the RTP
Multiplexer is in Run mode

Left click in the field that you wish to configure.

Serial Port: Choose COM2 here unless it is in use by another device. COM1 should be reserved
for the Valvelink™ software.

Baud Rate: The two serial com ports must be set to the same baud rate in the computers Device
Manager and this setting must match that baud rate as well.

Device: In this field select the controller that has the RTP HART Communications Card in the
Hardware configuration.

Configure Multiplexers: Left clicking on this field will open the Multiplexer Configuration pop-up
window shown below.

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Multiplexer: The Multiplexer address.

Subnode: The Multiplexer subnode.

Loop: One of the 3018 HART Cards sixteen channels.

Chassis 1: Chassis number of primary card

Card 1: Primary card slot number in chassis

Chassis 2: Chassis number of redundant card

Card 2: Redundant card slot number in chassis

In this example the primary card is in slot 3 of chassis number 0 and optional redundant card is in
slot 3 of chassis number 1. The card is found in the hardware configuration of the NetArrays
program and the HART valve controller is wired to Channels 0 to 15.

Note: The RTP HART Multiplexer must be configured correctly and be in Run mode before
Continuing onto the following steps.

Valvelink™ Software Setup

To set up the Valvelink™ software to connect to the RTP HART Multiplexer follow the steps
below.

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Select Customize Valvelink from the menu at the top then select Preferences from the pull
down menu so the Preferences pop up window appears.

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From this window select the Communications tab.

On this screen select Add then Multiplexer.

A Properties pop window will appear as shown below. From here the user can select Comm
Port and Baud Rate for the Valvelink configuration. In Active Multiplexer Addresses select
Scan for Multiplexers ONLY at the addresses selected below then deselect all the checked
boxes by clicking on the bars above and below then select only the check box that represents the
chassis address that has the HART communications card.

Click OK on the pop up windows to close them.

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On the left side of the main Valvelink window right click on Local Machine, COM1, Multiplexer
Network.

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From the pop up menu select Scan For New

The window below appears as the software scans for Multiplexers and builds the project.

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By clicking on FIELDVUE_0001 the user can see device information that the HART valve
controller is reporting to the Valvelink.

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Software Setup using the RTP HART Multiplexer and Cornerstone

Prerequisites:

RTP HART Multiplexer (RTPHMX.EXE):

This software must be installed on the computer separately after installing RTP Netsuite: Just
copy the executable to a destination folder on the computer. The PC running the RTP HART
Multiplexer software will require two com ports with COM1 connected to COM2 with a null modem
cable. This PC will be the computer with RTP NetSuite installed and be connected to the Node
with the 3018 HART Card in its hardware configuration.

Cornerstone:
This software is used to communicate with the HART instruments. This software must be
obtained and installed separately by the customer.

To interface with the RTP HART Multiplexer, you will need to have the Cornerstone
communication library for MTL4840 / MTL8512, licensed for as many instruments as you need to
track concurrently.
Module Libraries for all the brand/model instruments you wish to track.

RTP HART Multiplexer Software Setup

By left clicking on the File pull down menu the user can save a configuration or reload an existing
configuration file.

By left clicking on the Execute pull down menu the user can choose to Run or Stop the loaded
configuration.

The Cornerstone software will not communicate with the HART Card controller unless the RTP
Multiplexer is in Run mode

Left click in the field that you wish to configure.

Serial Port: This comm. port should be connected to configured comm. port in Cornerstone
software. Note, this field is not restricted to the ports listed and is editable, should you need to
use ports other than those listed.

Baud Rate: The two serial com ports must be set to the same baud rate in the computers Device
Manager and this setting must match that baud rate as well.

Device: In this field select the controller that has the RTP HART Communications Card in the
Hardware configuration.

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Configure Multiplexers: Left clicking on this field will open the Multiplexer Configuration pop-up
window shown below.

Multiplexer: The Node RS485 Address in Cornerstone is the Multiplexer number used in the RTP
HART Multiplexer configuration.

Subnode: The Multiplexer subnode.

Loop: One of the 3018 HART Cards sixteen channels.

Chassis 1: Chassis number of primary card

Card 1: Primary card slot number in chassis

Chassis 2: Chassis number of redundant card

Card 2: Redundant card slot number in chassis

In this example the primary card is in slot 3 of chassis number 0 and optional redundant card is in
slot 3 of chassis number 1. The card is found in the hardware configuration of the NetArrays
program and the HART valve controller is wired to Channels 0 to 15.

The HART Card that appears first in the I/O configuration must be the first card listed in the
redundant pair of the Multiplexer Configuration.

Note: The RTP HART Multiplexer must be configured correctly and be in Run mode before
Continuing onto the following steps.

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 Cornerstone Software Setup

To set up the Cornerstone software to connect to the RTP HART Multiplexer follow the steps
below.
From the Setup menu select Communications Libraries…

In the Setup Communications Library dialog, select MTL4840 / MTL8512 ComLib , and click
Setup…

From MTL ComLib window select the Setup Communications dialog.

On this screen leave Auto Configure unchecked.

In the pulldown for Search for Instruments on Loops:. select “Single analog – address 0 only”

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Click Add… to configure a new HART network.
Enter a network name to identify your HART network by, select Communications Port for that
network, and speed. Leave Master Operation at the default of Primary. Click Add when
done.

Optional – Configure custom node names. Click Nodes…

In the Setup Nodes dialog click Add…

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In the Add Node dialog enter a Node Name and select a Network.
The Node Address is the Multiplexer number used in the RTP HART Multiplexer configuration.

Note about node addresses: Cornerstone allows addresses 1-31, however you may only use
addresses 1-16 in order to communicate with the RTP HART Multiplexer.

Click Add to add node. The dialog will remain open to let you add more nodes with different
names/address, click close when done adding nodes.

Click OK/Close on all dialogs once done configuring the Communication Library.
For any changes to the Communication Library configuration, Cornerstone will ask to restart the
networks. That can be done by using the Network->Restart… menu or exiting and restarting
Cornerstone.

On restart, Cornerstone will scan the configured networks.

Note – this could take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the number
of instruments.

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In order to use any instruments, Cornerstone will need to add the instruments to its database. To
do that it will have to “Learn” and then “Reconcile”.
From the Network menu select Learn.

In the Enhanced Network Learn dialog select any new network you wish to scan. You can select
multiple networks here by using shift/ctrl clicking. If you didn’t configure any Nodes, in the
optional Nodes dialog above, and nothing is visible in the list, you may check the All Nodes option
for Cornerstone to scan all possible Node addresses.
If you wish to track configuration changes in the Cornerstone database you will also need to
check the Reconcile Database option.

Click Learn to begin the network/instrument discovery process.

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During the learning process Cornerstone will iterate through all the selected Nodes, identifying all
available sub-nodes. After that, it will cycle through each Node, Sub-Node, and Loop.

Once learn is completed, then it will Reconcile all the instruments found with its database.

Once complete it will output the reconcile report.

Setup complete. You may now monitor/calibrate instruments within Cornerstone by selecting one
from the Active Instrument list and connecting.

Important Note about Node, Sub-Node, and Loop #s. Any address # 16 seen in Cornerstone,
corresponds to # 0 in the RTP HART Multiplexer. Addresses 1-15 correspond equally between
Cornerstone and RTP, only.

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NodeLoop 16-16 in Cornerstone is Sub-Node 0, Loop 0 in RTP HART Multiplexer.

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Copying the current scan data of the HART Multiplexer to the clipboard.

Select Menu->Edit then copy from running Multiplexer.

The information can be pasted into a text document.

Device Multiplexer Subnode Loop Chassis1 Card1 Chassis2 Card2 "Instrument Address"
Value "Time Stamp"
"DCS_02"01 00 00 00 02 -1 -1 "130A200200" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:41.187"
"DCS_02"01 00 01 00 02 -1 -1 "130A200201" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:41.578"
"DCS_02"01 00 02 00 02 -1 -1 "130A200202" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:41.984"
"DCS_02"01 00 03 00 02 -1 -1 "130A200203" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:42.390"
"DCS_02"01 00 04 00 02 -1 -1 "130A200204" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:42.796"
"DCS_02"01 00 05 00 02 -1 -1 "130A200205" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:43.187"
"DCS_02"01 00 06 00 02 -1 -1 "130A200206" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:43.593"
"DCS_02"01 00 07 00 02 -1 -1 "130A200207" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:43.984"
"DCS_02"01 00 08 00 02 -1 -1 "130A200208" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:44.390"
"DCS_02"01 00 09 00 02 -1 -1 "130A200209" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:44.796"
"DCS_02"01 00 10 00 02 -1 -1 "130A20020A" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:45.203"
"DCS_02"01 00 11 00 02 -1 -1 "130A20020B" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:45.625"
"DCS_02"01 00 12 00 02 -1 -1 "130A20020C" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:46.015"
"DCS_02"01 00 13 00 02 -1 -1 "130A20020D" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:46.421"
"DCS_02"01 00 14 00 02 -1 -1 "130A20020E" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:46.828"
"DCS_02"01 00 15 00 02 -1 -1 "130A20020F" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:47.218"
"DCS_02"01 01 00 00 03 -1 -1 "130A200300" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:47.625"
"DCS_02"01 01 01 00 03 -1 -1 "130A200301" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:48.015"
"DCS_02"01 01 02 00 03 -1 -1 "130A200302" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:48.421"
"DCS_02"01 01 03 00 03 -1 -1 "130A200303" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:48.828"
"DCS_02"01 01 04 00 03 -1 -1 "130A200304" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:49.234"

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"DCS_02"01 01 05 00 03 -1 -1 "130A200305" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:49.625"
"DCS_02"01 01 06 00 03 -1 -1 "130A200306" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:50.031"
"DCS_02"01 01 07 00 03 -1 -1 "130A200307" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:50.437"
"DCS_02"01 01 08 00 03 -1 -1 "130A200308" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:50.843"
"DCS_02"01 01 09 00 03 -1 -1 "130A200309" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:51.234"
"DCS_02"01 01 10 00 03 -1 -1 "130A20030A" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:51.640"
"DCS_02"01 01 11 00 03 -1 -1 "130A20030B" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:52.046"
"DCS_02"01 01 12 00 03 -1 -1 "130A20030C" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:52.437"
"DCS_02"01 01 13 00 03 -1 -1 "130A20030D" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:52.843"
"DCS_02"01 01 14 00 03 -1 -1 "130A20030E" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:53.250"
"DCS_02"01 01 15 00 03 -1 -1 "130A20030F" 19.937500
"04/21/2015 11:22:53.656"

To use the data in Excel, just paste the data directly into Excel.

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Compliance with CE Mark
This section describes how to install and operate RTP equipment for use in the European Union
(EU) to comply with the requirements of the CE Mark and its referenced standards. The
procedures in this section apply also to other environments where provisions of the EU’s EMC
and Low Voltage Directives are either required or desirable.
RTP Corporation has successfully tested and reviewed its products to the stringent requirements
of the European Union’s EMC Directives (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).
In order for the equipment to meet the requirements of these directives, the equipment
must be installed and operated in accordance with these instructions.
These tests and reviews are in accordance to EN 61131-2:2007 as listed in the next section.
Information on the tests performed and the standards involved is available from RTP Corporation.
To comply with the requirements of the CE Mark and its referenced standards, the system
integrator, installer, and end user must store, integrate, install, and operate this equipment in
accordance with the following guidelines.
1. Compliance with all product specific instructions (including but not limited to storage
instructions, installation instructions, operating instructions, maintenance instructions,
disposal instructions, and specifications) is required.
2. RTP equipment is rated for use in Installation Category (Overvoltage Category) II and
Pollution Degree 2 environments in accordance with standard IEC 664.
3. To assure that an Operator is not exposed to electrical hazards, all equipment capable of
electrical hazards must be housed in a grounded enclosure (equipment cabinet/rack) that
limits access to the equipment only to Service Personnel. Limited access may include
enclosure doors and side panels, which are locked or require a tool to open. To assure
compliance with the EMC requirements, the equipment must be housed in an enclosure
(equipment cabinet/rack) that provides EMC shielding. Compliance testing was performed in
a shielded equipment rack provided by Hoffman Concept® Wall Mounted Enclosure model
number CSD242420. To assure compliance, the equipment must be installed in this style
cabinet, or one with similar or greater RF attenuation characteristics. The cabinet should be
outfitted with continuous copper finger gasketing and copper foil along all seams and joints.
4. The Service Personnel must be trained to operate the equipment and must be aware of the
potential of electrical hazards of the equipment and of the field I/O signals connected to the
equipment.
5. Hazardous voltage warning labels must be applied to the enclosure doors adjacent to the
locking mechanisms to warn the Service Personnel that hazardous voltages are contained
within the enclosure, if modules carrying 120 V and above are used.
6. Hazardous voltage warning labels also must be applied to the termination modules (which
carry 120 V and above), adjacent to the external connectors, to warn the Service Personnel
that hazardous voltages are present at the module's terminal blocks.
7. To assure compliance with the EMC requirements, the equipment must have all
communications, power, and field signal cabling exiting the enclosure enclosed in metal
conduits or shielded wireways. These conduits must provide EMI/RFI shielding and must be
terminated at the enclosure shell. There must be no uncovered openings in the cabinet.
Connections between the cabinet and conduit must be made with conduit connectors making
good (low impedance) electrical contact to the enclosure. Input mains power to the enclosure
and mains power fed to switching digital output I/O cards and modules must be filtered by AC
mains filters with attenuation characteristics of Corcom VR series filters or with similar filters
with equal or greater attenuation characteristics.

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8. DC input mains power to the enclosure and mains power must be filtered by a DC mains
filters with attenuation characteristics of Corcom 6EH1 series filters or with similar filters with
equal or greater attenuation characteristics.
9. Insulation strip length of 0.26 inches (6.5 mm) is required on all field wirings to the I/O card
termination modules.
10. The disposal of any electronic products must be in accordance with local regulations (e.g.
Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and
electronic equipment). Some RTP Corporation products contain materials that may be
detrimental to the environment. These materials may include, but are not limited to lead (in
solder) and lithium (in batteries).
11. Prior to storage or shipping, the equipment must be packaged in accordance with the
following guidelines:
● Inventory all items and inspect all components for damage.
● Verify that all fasteners are properly tightened and that the chassis I/O module retaining
bar is properly installed.
● Wrap the chassis assembly in plastic bubble wrap.
● Select a suitable shipping box that provides at least 1½ inches of space between the
equipment and all sides of the box. This space shall be tightly packed with packing
peanuts or bubble wrap to protect the equipment during storage or shipping.
● Close and secure the box with suitable packing tape.
● Do not stack boxes more than three high. Store the boxes in a protected, dry
environment. Do not expose the boxes to rain or environmental conditions beyond the
ranges specified for the equipment in this document.

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Environmental Conditions
The modules are rated for the following environmental conditions:

Specification Type Recommended Range Test Specification

IEC 60068-2-30, Db
Operating Temperature -20 ºC to 60 ºC
RTP Type Testing
Operating Temperature Change 10 ºC/minute IEC 60068-2-14 Test Nb
Operating Humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing IEC 60068-2-30, Db
IEC 60068-2-1 Tests Ab, Ad
Storage Temperature -40 ºC to 85 ºC IEC 60068-2-2 Tests Bb, Bd
RTP Type Testing
Storage Temperature Change 10 ºC/minute IEC 60068-2-14 Test Na
Storage Humidity 0% to 100% condensing IEC 60068-2-30, Db
Vibration 9 Hz to 150 Hz at 1 g IEC 60068-2-6, Fc
Mechanical Shock 15 g for 11 milliseconds IEC 60068-2-27, Ea
Electrostatic Discharge Immunity ±6 kV contact IEC 61000-4-2
80 MHz to 1 GHz at 20 V/m
1 GHz to 2.1 GHz at 10 V/m
Radiated E-Field Immunity IEC 61000-4-3
2.1 GHz to 2.5 GHz at 5 V/m
2.5 GHz to 2.7 GHz at 1 V/m
Ethernet Line Burst Immunity ±2 kV IEC 61000-4-4
Ethernet Line Surge Immunity ±2 kV IEC 61000-4-5
Ethernet Line Conducted RF
150 kHz to 80 MHz at 10 V IEC 61000-4-6
Immunity
Pulsed Magnetic Field 300 A/m IEC 61000-4-9

Modules can be ordered with optional HumiSeal© conformal coating. In this case, the modules
can be installed in G3 harsh environmental conditions as defined in standard ISA–S71.04–1985.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Referenced Companies
Corcom Inc.; Libertyville, Illinois, USA; 708-680-7400
Hoffman; Anoka, Minnesota, USA; 763-422-2178

Definitions
OPERATOR is any personnel other than SERVICE PERSONNEL. Requirements
assume that the OPERATOR is oblivious to electrical hazards, but does not act
intentionally in creating a hazard.
SERVICE PERSONNEL are assumed reasonably careful in dealing with obvious
hazards.
CE Conformité Européenne
EMC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
EMI Electro-Magnetic Interference
EC European Community
EN European Norm
ESD Electro-Static Discharge
EU European Union
HART Highway Addressable Remote Transducer
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
MPU Main Processing Unit
PLD Programmable Logic Device
RF Radio Frequency
RFI Radio Frequency Interference
SOE Sequence of Events

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