What is a HART interface used for?

HART interface can be used to temporarily attach fieldbus segments or HART loops for individual interaction with field devices for commissioning parameterization & maintenance for field devices.

What is a PROFIBUS interface used for?

A PROFIBUS interface can give an interference-free access to running plants and can be used to enable commissioning parameterization & maintenance for PROFIBUS PA field devices.

What is a FOUNDATION fieldbus interface used for?

FOUNDATION fieldbus interface can be used to temporarily attach fieldbus segments for individual interaction with field devices for commissioning parameterization & maintenance for field devices.

How to enable field device management?

Softing mobiLink is a mobile and a USB interface for HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA. It is a bluetooth and USB Interface for commissioning parameterization & maintenance for field devices. A HART Master, Foundation Fieldbus Host and PROFIBUS PA Master are embedded in one device. It can be temporarily attached to fieldbus segments or HART loops for individual interaction with field devices. mobiLink is a fully compliant protocol implementations allow for interference-free access to running plants.

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Mobile & USB Interface for HART, FOUNDATION fieldbus, PROFIBUS PA

Name: mobiLink
Brand: Softing
Rating: 4.6 (220 reviews)

Bluetooth and USB Interface for commissioning parameterization & maintenance for field devices

mobiLink is a mobile and a USB interface for HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA.
The Bluetooth and battery operation enables it to be used with handheld host devices such as tablets and smartphones.
mobiLink can be used in a variety of applications since it is compatible with FDT Frame applications and other major engineering tools. Additionally, It is suited for harsh environments (approved by IECEx and EX for Zone 1).

Overview

Multi protocol operation

HART Master, Foundation fieldbus Host and PROFIBUS PA Master included in one device
Temporary attachment to fieldbus segments or HART loops for individual interaction with field devices
Fully compliant protocol implementations allow for interference-free access to running plants

Host communication via Bluetooth or USB

Built-in batteries and Bluetooth communication enable use of handheld host devices like smart phones and tablets
USB interface for bench host operation

Support of FDT Frame Applications and major Engineering Tools

PACTware FDT Frame Application and HART Communication DTM included
Communication DTM for Foundation fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA (optional)
Foundation fieldbus configuration tool (optional)
Application Program Interface for integration into Engineering Systems

Suitable for use in hazardous areas

IECEx and EX approval for Zone 1, NEC500 Cl. Div.1
Suitable for connection to intrinsically safe circuits
Suited for harsh environment

Technical Data

mobiLink
Supported Applications		Endress + Hauser FieldCare for HART, PROFIBUS PA and FF devices Pactware for HART, PROFIBUS PA and FF devices ProComSol DevCom for HART and FF devices AMS Device Manager for HART devices
User Interface	Controls Status LEDs	Power on/off button, Bluetooth pairing button FIELDBUS (Fieldbus mode), HART (HART mode), Bluetooth (Pairing/Bluetooth active), Low battery, Power on
Interfaces and Connectors	USB	Speed: USB 2.0 Full Speed, Connector: USB Type C Electrical: Non intrinsically safe. Do not use inside hazardous areas. 5 V, 100 mA. Um = 253 V
	Bluetooth	Dual Mode (BT Classic and BLE), 2.4 - 2.478 GHz, Output Power: +8 dBm (maximum)
	Fieldbus	Connection: 4 mm banana type jacks (red/black), polarity has to be observed Physical Layer: according to IEC 61158-2, Type 1: 31.25 Kbit/s, voltage mode Nominal input current (Fieldbus): 10 mA in Bluetooth and regular USB mode 18 mA (with fieldbus voltage > 9,5V) for increased battery life time in USB mode (controlled by application) Fieldbus Terminator: No built-in fieldbus terminator
	HART	Connection: 4 mm banana type jacks (red/black) Physical Layer: HART FSK compliant modem
Operation in Hazardous Areas	Intrinsic Safety	EX ia IIB, Ui = 30 V or FISCO field device
	Parameters	Isolation: 1500 VDC between USB and Fieldbus, 1500 VDC between USB and HART
	IECEx	Ex ib [ia Gb] IIB (HW version 1.00), IIC (HW version 1.01) T4 Gb; Ex ib [ia Da] IIIC T100°C Db
	ATEX	II 2G Ex ib [ia Ga] IIB (HW version 1.00), IIC (HW version 1.01) T4 Gb; II 2D Ex ib [ia Da] IIIC T100°C Db
Physical Properties	Dimensions (L x W x D)	175 mm x 74 mm x 32 mm
	Weight	330 g (incl. Batteries)
	Power Supply	Battery: 3 * Alkaline, IEC-LR6, nominal voltage 1,5 V For use in hazardous area: Energizer E91 or Duracell Procell MN1500. With batteries of other types or manufacturers certification is void. Fieldbus interface (Medium Attachment Unit) powered by fieldbus.
	Operating Temperature	-20°C .. +50°C
	Storage	Store batteries in a dry place at normal room temperature.
	Relative Humidity	< 95% rH non condensing
	Protection Class	IP 54 (if USB port covered with cap)
Certifications	Ex	ATEX, IECEx, FM, PCEC, KC, EAC, PESO
	EMC/Radio	CE, FCC, SRRC, ETA, MIC, KC, EAC, TRA
	ROHS	UAE

Order Information

Scope of Delivery
Hardware	mobiLink, USB cable, fieldbus cable set with clips, 3 * Alkaline IEC-LRC6
Software	mobiLink Manager, PACTware, Communication DTM for HART, Foundation Fieldbus, PROFIBUS PA, Yokogawa Interface and FDI CommServers (for Foundation Fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA optional license required) Foundation Fieldbus Configuration Tool ComConf (optional license required)
Documentation	User Guide, Quick Start Guide

Order Numbers
DBA-KM-020410	mobiLink with embedded HART Master , including accessories
LRA-KK-021973	linkPlus FF – License to activate Foundation Fieldbus
LRA-LL-021974	linkPlus PA – License to activate PROFIBUS PA
LRA-KK-020721	Licence for FF Configuration Tool ComConf (linkPlus FF required to be able to use the ComConf Tool)

Additional products and services
LRA-MM-020670	DevComDroid HART – Android application for HART device communication
LRA-MM-020671	DevCom2000 HART – Windows application for HART device communication
LRA-KK-020673	DevComFF.Win – Windows application for FF device communication
LRA-MM-020672	DevCom.iOS HART – iOS application for HART device communication

Support Videos

Video: mobiLink – Foundation Fieldbus Device Connection — By loading the YouTube video, you accept Google's privacy policy.

mobiLink – Foundation Fieldbus Device Connection
In this tutorial, you will see how to use your mobiLink interface with Foundation Fieldbus field devices, for monitoring and parameterization.

Video: mobiLink – HART Device Connection — By loading the YouTube video, you accept Google's privacy policy.

mobiLink – HART Device Connection
In this tutorial, you will see how to use your mobiLink interface with HART field devices, for monitoring and parameterization.

Video: mobiLink – Change Foundation Fieldbus Node Addresses — By loading the YouTube video, you accept Google's privacy policy.

mobiLink – Change Foundation Fieldbus Node Addresses
In this tutorial, you will see how to use your mobiLink interface with FF field devices and modify the node addresses.

Video: How to connect your HART field device to Yokogawa FieldMate software using Mobilink — By loading the YouTube video, you accept Google's privacy policy.

How to connect your HART field device to Yokogawa FieldMate software using Mobilink
This video is a "how to" that describes how to connect FieldMate to your HART device through Mobilink.

Video: Communication with HART field devices: mobiLink interface from Softing with Field Xpert (SMT70) from E+H — By loading the YouTube video, you accept Google's privacy policy.

Communication with HART field devices: mobiLink interface from Softing with Field Xpert (SMT70) from E+H
In this tutorial, you will understand how to connect and use your mobiLink interface from Softing with the SMT70 Tablet and Field Xpert tool from E+H for accessing HART field devices and perform asset management.