The MFC 4100 HART Communicator is a new industry standard communicator from Meriam Process Technologies. HART field devices can be configured, and trimmed using the MFC. The MFC is a full function HART Communicator with features that optimize commissioning, configuration and maintenance operations.

MFC 4100 supports all HART devices at the Universal and Common Practice command levels plus a large and growing list of devices at the Device Specific command level. View our field device list at www.meriam.com by clicking on the ?Available DOFs? button.

Use the MFC 4100 to:

• Commission devices
  • Step-by-step configuration
  • Document as-left configuration
• Operations
  • Reconfiguration for process changes
  • Reconfiguration for batch runs
  • Document as-found and as-left configurations
  • Populate DMS database*
• Device Maintenance
  • Troubleshoot devices with HART
  • View device error messages
  • Clone devices to commission replacements

The MFC offers several unique features that provide HART users with a more useful, more reliable and more available communication tool. Combine it with our MFT 4000 Calibrator / Communicator and Device Management System (DMS) software and the trio offers the only single-source device management solution capable of meeting all aspects of device management.

The HART Communicator is designed for optimum convenience and usability. Just consider the MFC 4100?s features:

• Quick start up and connect
• Update new device profiles and firmware from Meriam via the Internet ? MFC 4100 is never out of your hands
• No down time on hand helds for updates
• Clone / Upload / Download configurations
• Off-line mode for editing / reviewing configurations
• Document and store more than 200 configurations
• As-found / As-left history with Meriam DMS software
• 13-line, 128 x 128 graphic, backlit display
• Full alpha-numeric keypad
• Review / Edit on the fly
• Quick Menu for commonly used commands
• HART menu Home key
• Dedicated text edit keys
• Programmable lock-out settings
• Contrast key for direct adjustment from any mode
• Elastic hand strap and adjustable, detachable shoulder strap
• Left side mount thumb keys for one handed navigation
• Custom "use-in-place" soft case with lead kit compartment
• Field Updates
  • Internet download of new HART device support (DOFs)
  • Superior availability
• Memory
  • Dedicated memory for 600 HART device profiles (DOFs)
  • Store 200 configurations
• Commission Devices
  • Step-by-step configuration
  • Document as-left configuration with Meriam DMS database
  • Review configuration
• Operations
  • Reconfigure for process changes
  • Reconfigure for batch runs
  • Document as-found and as-left configurations with Meriam DMS database
• Device Maintenance
  • Troubleshoot devices with HART diagnostics
  • View device error messages
  • Clone devices to commission replacements
• Device Specific HART support
  • Growing list of supported HART devices (click "Available DOFs" button at right for list)
  • Analytical, flow, pressure, temperature, valve devices
• Generic DOF provides Universal and Common Practice command support for all HART devices
• Intrinsically Safe option available