PLC based communication with HART
This course outlines the fundamentals of the HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) communication protocol.
Overview
Skills to Advance Initiative
This course is only available to those currently in employment and fully funded under the Skills to Advance initiative. ​
Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.
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June 2025
17 - 18 June 2025
CELTEC, Celbridge
Course Aim
The HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) communication protocol is widely used in industrial automation systems, particularly for process control and field devices. HART allows bidirectional communication between smart field instruments (e.g., sensors, actuators) and control systems, enabling advanced diagnostics and configuration.
This course is 10% theory and 90% hands-on exercises, delivered over 2 days, ensuring participants learn through practical application in real-world scenarios.
Areas Covered Include:
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Introduction to HART communication protocol and architecture
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Understanding HART devices, smart instruments, and their integration into PLC systems
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Setting up and configuring HART communication networks (point-to-point & multidrop)
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Interfacing with HART devices via HART modems, communicators, and PLCs
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HART protocol troubleshooting and diagnostics
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Practical exercises in real-time monitoring and data exchange
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Advanced HART configuration and optimization
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Fault simulation and resolution in HART systems
The course uses practical exercises with real-life examples to demonstrate HART applications in an industrial automation environment. Participants will also learn how to integrate and troubleshoot HART communication in systems controlled by PLCs. These real-life scenarios can be tailored to mimic the learner’s area of employment.
Learning Outcomes
Learn how to
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Develop a core competency in the HART protocol, understanding how it operates and how to deploy it
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Gain hands-on experience with the practical configuration of HART communication between PLCs & field devices and the utilisation of test modems, communicators, and other tools
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Learn how to troubleshoot HART communication and resolve common issues related to data transfer, addressing, and configuration errors
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Understand how to optimize HART data exchange in automation systems for better performance and reliability
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Learn how to develop and modify HART related programs for various industrial applications
Understand how
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The HART protocol facilitates communication between field devices, PLCs, and control systems
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To configure HART devices, assign addresses, and use function codes for effective interaction
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To resolve common faults and communication errors in HART systems
Know how to
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Set up HART communication between PLCs, field devices, and control systems
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Troubleshoot and resolve common issues in HART protocol communications
Implement fault reduction strategies for optimal protocol performance
CELTEC (Celbridge Engineering Lab Training and Education Centre) in Co. Kildare is a facility focused on advanced manufacturing and technical education. It offers specialised training in areas like robotics, industrial systems, additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
The center emphasises hands-on learning through state-of-the-art equipment, including robotics, cobotics, and virtual reality systems, and fosters expertise in areas like precision engineering and pharmaceutical processes.
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The facility includes modern classrooms equipped with multimedia learning tools and advanced laboratories for engineering and industrial training. CELTEC is part of the Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board's initiatives and provides traineeships and skill development programs tailored for employment in technical and manufacturing roles. Courses often integrate classroom instruction with online, blended, and immersive learning technologies
