Where can I find Device Family Commands?

Modified on Thu, 27 Oct, 2016 at 4:02 PM

Device Family Commands are discussed in the following documents:

Command Summary Specification (SPEC-099, FCG TS20099), sections 6, 7.1, Table 9, 8.3, 8.4, 9.4.3.

Common Tables Specification (SPEC-183, FCG TS20183), Table 20.

Device Families Command Specification (SPEC-160, FCG TS20160).

The Device Families Command Specification provides a structure that allows common commands for the configuration and support of HART field devices. Families are based upon the type of Device Variables used, the following families have been released:

Temperature Device Family Specification (SPEC-160.4)
PID Control Device Family Specification (SPEC-160.7)
Level Device Family Specification (SPEC-160.11)

Additional Device Family Specifications are preliminary or draft (as of 2016):

Pressure Device Family Specification (SPEC-160.5, DRAFT)
Valve Positioner Device Family Specification (SPEC-160.6, DRAFT)
pH Device Family Specification (SPEC-160.8, PRELIMINARY)
Conductivity Device Family Specification (SPEC-160.9, PRELIMINARY)
Totalizer Device Family Specification (SPEC-160.10, PRELIMINARY)
Coriolis Flow Device Family Specification (SPEC-160.xx, DRAFT)
Magnetic Inductive FLow Device Family Specification (SPEC-160.xx, DRAFT)
Vortex Flow Device Family Specification (SPEC-160.xx, DRAFT)

FieldComm Group Members can request access to download specifications by opening a Support Ticket.

Non-Members may purchase specifications by placing an order online.