INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
June/2016
VCI10-BH
BLUETOOTH® HART® COMMUNICATION INTERFACE
VCI10-BH BLUETOOTH® HART® COMMUNICATION INTERFACE INSTALATION, OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION MANUAL
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Process Instruments Inc., not even for training or electronic systems.
HART® é uma marca registrada da HART Communication Foundation.
We have reviewed this manual with great care to maintain compliance with the hardware and
software versions described herein. However, due to the dynamic development and version
upgrades, the possibility of technical deviations cannot be ruled out. We cannot accept any
responsibility for the full compliance of this material.
Vivace reserves the right to, without notice, make modifications and improvements of any
kind in its products without incurring in any circumstances, the obligation to make those same
modifications to products sold previously.
The information in this manual is frequently updated. Therefore, when using a new product,
please check the latest version of the manual on the Internet through our website
www.vivaceinstruments.com, where it can be downloaded.
You customer is very important for us. We will always be grateful for any suggestions for
improvements as well as new ideas, which can be sent to the e-mail:
contato@vivaceinstruments.com preferably with the title "Suggestions".
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ÍNDICE
1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 6
2 PRODUCT CONTENT ................................................................................................................ 10
3 CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................ 11
4 BATTERY .................................................................................................................................... 12
5 LABEL ......................................................................................................................................... 13
6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................... 14
7 HOUSING DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................ 15
8 FDT/DTM TOOLS ....................................................................................................................... 16
9 VMT-HART .................................................................................................................................. 19
10 ORDERING CODE ...................................................................................................................... 21
11 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 22
11.1. GENERAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 22
11.2. WARRANTY PERIOD ................................................................................................................................ 22
APPENDIX ......................................................................................................................................... 23
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VCI10-BH BLUETOOTH® HART® COMMUNICATION INTERFACE INSTALATION, OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION MANUAL
It is extremely important that all the safety instructions, installation and operation in this manual are
followed faithfully. The manufacturer is not liable for damage or malfunction caused by improper use
of this equipment.
It is recommended to strictly following the rules and good practice relating to installation, ensuring
correct grounding, noise insulation and good quality cables and connections in order to provide the
best performance and durability to the equipment.
Special attention must be considered in relation to installations in hazardous areas, where
applicable.
Appoint only skilled people, trained with process and equipment;
Install equipment only in operation compatible areas, with the proper connections and
protections;
Use proper safety equipment for any handling device in field;
Turn area power off before equipment installation.
Caution - indicates risk or error source
Important Information
General or Specific Risk
Electric Shock Danger
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Vivace Process Instruments ensures the operation of this equipment, according to
the descriptions contained in its manual, as well as technical characteristics, not
guaranteeing its full performance in particular applications.
The operator of this equipment is responsible for observing all aspects of safety and
prevention of accidents applicable during the execution of the tasks in this manual.
Failures that might occur in the system, causing damage to property or injury to
persons, shall additionally be prevented by external means to a safe outlet for the
system.
This equipment must be used only for the purposes and methods proposed in this
manual.
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1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Vivace VCI10-BH communication interface provides connection of any HART® device based on
the standard FSK frequency modulation (frequency-shift keying) with Android™ devices, such as
smartphones and tablets, or Windows®-based tools, via Bluetooth® communication.
The interface works with version 5, 6 or 7 of HART® protocol, using VMT-HART app to configure,
monitor and calibrate HART® devices in real time. VMT-HART uses information described on device DDL
file (Device Description Language) in order to show the content of each screen. For more details about
VMT-HART, check the app manual.
For Windows® plattform, VCI10-BH works with FDT/DTM and HART® tools that use serial
communication port.
This manual provides detailed instructions about interface hardware and how it works with VMTHART app or FDT/DTM tools.
For any doubts not contained on this manual, please contact Vivace Process Instruments website
www.vivaceinstruments.com.br.
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2 PRODUCT CONTENT
Check if all the following items are contained on product package:
VCI10-BH Interface;
USB to micro-USB Cable;
USB Charger;
2 batteries.
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