How do you check the loop current zero (4mA) and span (20mA) of a HART field instrument?

Modified on Fri, 22 Jul, 2016 at 12:31 PM

See HCF_SPEC-151 Common Practice Command Specification, 6.3.1 Loop Current Trim Procedure.


Commands needed to perform two point calibration of the field device's Loop Current value:

  • Command 40 Enter/Exit Fixed Current Mode
  • Command 45 Trim Loop Current Zero
  • Command 46 Trim Loop Current Gain


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