Validation of Pressure Transmitter Input/Output Loop Testing Based on Hybrid Analog and Digital HART Communication

Rafii Trimetta Wintio; Brainvendra Widi Dionova; Ahmad Yusuf

doi:10.32497/eksergi.v21i01.6358

Authors

Rafii Trimetta Wintio Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50275, Indonesia
Brainvendra Widi Dionova Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Global Jakarta, Depok, Indonesia
Ahmad Yusuf Department of Electrical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32497/eksergi.v21i01.6358

Keywords:

Pressure transmitter, I/O loop testing, analog signal, HART communication, hybrid validation, error analysis

Abstract

The use of the 4–20 mA analog signal remains a foundational standard in industrial measurement and control systems, despite the continuous advancement of digital communication technologies. This study implements a hybrid validation approach that integrates the conventional 4–20 mA analog signal with HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) digital communication for conducting Input/Output (I/O) loop testing on pressure transmitters. The primary objective is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of signal transmission from field instruments to control systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or Flow Computers. Utilizing a HART modem and FieldMate software, analog signals are injected and digitally monitored to verify transmitter output against predefined tolerance standards. Test results indicate that all evaluated transmitters maintained an error level below the 0.25% threshold, in compliance with standards set by the Directorate of Metrology and ASTM/API guidelines. The integration of HART communication significantly enhances testing efficiency, diagnostic capability, and remote configuration flexibility, underscoring the critical role of hybrid validation approaches in modern industrial instrumentation systems

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