Connect Multiple Sensors with the HART Consolidator Module HCM-100

BinMaster has introduced the HART Consolidator Module, called HCM-100, that connects effortlessly to multiple sensors using the HART protocol to the BinCloud Gateway^®. The module accommodates up to 15 HART v7-enabled sensors in a daisy-chain (multi-drop) sensor network wiring configuration.

The HCM-100 can be used with any BinMaster^® level sensor using the HART protocol, like compact and standard non-contact radars and guided wave radars. The module can even be used with other brands of HART-compatible devices.

In multi-drop mode, the analog loop current is fixed at 4 mA which makes it possible to have up to 15 sensors in just a single loop. Only a single HCM-100 is required for up to 15 sensors, rendering it highly affordable and easy to set up rather than connecting each sensor to a dedicated device. Operations that involve more than 15 sensors are carried out by adding multiple daisy chains of devices.

Multiple HCM-100s require only a single BinCloud^® gateway, thereby minimizing the system cost. Data is accessed from either Binventory^® or BinView^® software for real-time inventory monitoring.

Applications

Reduces wiring costs while allowing data access from Binventory^® or BinView^®software

Connects HART-enabled sensors to a BinCloud^® gateway

Features

Helps connect multiple HCM-100 to a single gateway

Can accommodate up to 15 HART-compatible sensors

Compact, weather-resistant NEMA 1, 2, 4, 4x, 12, and 13 enclosures

Local customer connection through USB for secondary client support

Specifications

Input: 120–240 VAC

Output: 24 VDC

Environmental: −22 °F to 140 °F (−30 °C to 60 °C)

Power: 30 W

Enclosure size: 6.30" x 6.30" x 3.52"

Enclosure ratings:

IP: I IP65 and IP66

NEMA: 1, 2, 4, 4X, 12, 13

Flame: UL94 HB