ProComSol MOBI-PA, MOBI-HART, MOBI-CMPLT Operating Manual
Hardware Guide
mobiLink
Version: EN-062018-1.01
© Softing Industrial Automation GmbH
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
About this guide
About mobiLink
Product overview
Battery safety and disposal instructions 3.2.1
Battery lifetime 3.2.2
Replacing batteries 3.2.3
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............................................................................................................... 51.1 Read me first
............................................................................................................... 51.2 Objective
............................................................................................................... 51.3 Target audience
............................................................................................................... 51.4 Typographic conventions
............................................................................................................... 61.5 Document feedback
............................................................................................................... 61.6 Related documentation
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............................................................................................................... 72.1 Intended use
............................................................................................................... 72.2 Scope of delivery
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............................................................................................................... 103.1 Functional description
............................................................................................................... 113.2 Power supply
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Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Safety
Installing and using mobiLink
USB connection 5.3.1
Bluetooth pairing 5.3.2
Licencing mobiLink for FF 5.6.1
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............................................................................................................... 134.1 Explosion protection
............................................................................................................... 144.2 Warning of use
............................................................................................................... 144.3 Transport, cleaning, maintenance
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............................................................................................................... 155.1 Unpacking and inspecting mobiLink
............................................................................................................... 155.2 Installing mobiLink
............................................................................................................... 185.3 Preparing for startup
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............................................................................................................... 195.4 Using mobiLink in hazardous areas
............................................................................................................... 195.5 Using mobiLink in benchhost mode
............................................................................................................... 195.6 Using mobiLink in a fieldbus environment
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............................................................................................................... 215.7 Using mobiLink in a HART environment
............................................................................................................... 215.8 Updating the firmware
Chapter 6
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............................................................................................................... 226.1 Specifications
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Chapter 7
Declaration of conformity
Use in the United States of America 7.2.1
Use in Canada 7.2.2
Use in Japan 7.2.3
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............................................................................................................... 267.1 Certification marks
............................................................................................................... 277.2 Bluetooth certification
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............................................................................................................... 287.3 ATEX EC type certification
............................................................................................................... 297.4 IECEx Certificate
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Keys, buttons, menu items, commands and
other elements involving user interaction
are set in bold font and menu sequences
are separated by an arrow
Open Start Control Panel Programs
Buttons from the user interface are
enclosed in brackets and set to bold
typeface
Press [Start] to start the application
Coding samples, file extracts and screen
output is set in Courier font type
MaxDlsapAddressSupported=23
Filenames and directories are written in
italic
Device description files are located in C:
\<Application name>\delivery\software
\Device Description files
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About this guide
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. If you find
any problems understanding the information and instructions in the documentation, please
report them to us in writing.
1.1 Read me first
Please read this guide carefully before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
Softing does not assume any liability for damages due to improper installation or operation
of this product.
This document is not warranted to be error-free. The information contained in this
document is subject to change without prior notice. To obtain the most current version of
the hardware guide, visit the download center on our website at: http://
industrial.softing.com/en/downloads
1.2 Objective
This document explains how to connect and start mobiLink to configure and maintain field
devices via USB or Bluetooth communication using the application software comConf and
mobiLink DTM with FDT frame applications on PCs, tablets or smartphones.
1.3 Target audience
This hardware guide has been written for experienced operation personnel and network
specialists responsible for configuring and maintaining field devices in process automation
networks. Any person using a mobiLink must have read and fully understood the safety
requirements and working instructions in this guide.
1.4 Typographic conventions
The following conventions are used throughout our product documentation:
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CAUTION
This symbol is used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Note
This symbol is used to call attention to notable information that should be
followed during installation, use, or servicing of this device.
Hint
This symbol is used when providing you with helpful user hints.
1.5 Document feedback
We would like to encourage you to provide feedback to help us improve the documentation.
You can write your comments and suggestions to the PDF file using the editing tool in Adobe
Reader and email your feedback to support.automation@softing.com.
If you prefer to write your feedback directly as an email, please include the following
information with your comments:
document name
document version (as shown on cover page)
page number
1.6 Related documentation
The following documentation of the specific application software is part of the product:
Communication Configuration Tool - User Guide V2.23
MOBILINK dtm - User Guide V1.10
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Note
Avoid interference with the operation system. Exercise utmost care when using
mobiLink in operational plants.
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About mobiLink
mobiLink is a mobile communication device designed to configure and manage field devices
(HART, FOUNDATION fieldbus or PROFIBUS PA) in hazardous and non-hazardous areas from
PCs, tablet computers or smartphones by wired or wireless communication. Operation of
this communication device requires the use of suitable management tools like FDT frame
applications or configuration tools on Windows PCs or tablets or smartphones.
2.1 Intended use
mobiLink is used to interface with network segments to configure, commission and maintain
connected field devices (HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus or PROFIBUS PA fieldbus). mobiLink may
be used both in field installations and in bench applications. As mobiLink does not supply
power to the connected devices, a powered HART loop or powered fieldbus segment is
required when using mobiLink in bench applications.
mobiLink is certified for hazardous areas and can be connected to intrinsically safe field
devices. See the section Functional Description for details.
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2.2 Scope of delivery
Make sure that the following parts are included in the product package:
mobiLink unit
USB cable (2m)
set of testing cables red/black with clamp (1m)
3 AA batteries
USB memory stick with mobiLinkDTM, application programs and documentation
printed Getting Started Guide
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Product overview
mobiLink combines a HART modem and a Manchester encoded bus-powered (MBP) fieldbus
interface in a single portable device. It features a full-blown HART master, a FOUNDATION
Fieldbus host and a PROFIBUS PA master and therefore supports all three major
communication protocols used with process field devices.
Host devices, tools and applications
mobiLink provides access to field devices from FDT frame applications and configuration
tools running on host devices (PCs, tablets or smartphones) connected via USB or Bluetooth.
If you connect mobiLink to a host device on the USB port, the mobiLink automatically starts
USB communication. Conversely, if you switch on mobiLink without a wired USB connection,
the device automatically activates wireless Bluetooth communication. It is not possible to
use Bluetooth while the USB cable is connected. If the USB cable is disconnected during
operation, mobiLink is powered off. Connecting the USB cable during Bluetooth operation
will cause mobiLink to reboot.
Power supply and consumption
mobiLink uses three AA batteries. The battery lifetime depends on the mode of operation.
Using Bluetooth communication, one set of batteries can last several working days. USB
mode increases battery life time, but cannot be used in hazardous areas. mobiLink does not
supply power to connected field devices. A powered HART loop or powered fieldbus
segment is required. When connected to a fieldbus segment, the mobiLink fieldbus interface
draws 10 mA from the fieldbus as required by the specification. To improve the battery
lifetime of mobiLink in bench host applications, the host application may set the power
drawn from the fieldbus to 18 mA in USB mode.
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HART or fieldbus communication
mobiLink can operate as HART modem, FOUNDATION Fieldbus or PROFIBUS PA fieldbus
interface. The two different electrical interfaces for HART and fieldbus operation share a
common socket. The mode of operation is selected by the host application. mobiLink checks
whether the electrical conditions on the interface match the selected mode. mobiLink must
therefore be connected to a HART device or fieldbus segment before the host application is
started. An LED marking the HART or Fieldbus socket indicates in which communication
mode mobiLink is running.
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