Configuration Tool handles multiple communications protocols.
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MC Toolkit, Pocket PC-based tool, is designed to configure, monitor, diagnose, and manage smart field instruments. It handles multiple communications protocols, including Honeywell Digitally Enhanced and HART. Unit automatically compares and detects any differences between device database and its own database. It enables easy configuration of Lower Range Value, Upper Range Value, range, engineering units, and damping. Toolkit provides self-diagnostic as well as full device diagnostic support.
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Honeywell Introduces Pocket PC-based Toolkit for Configuring, Monitoring, Diagnosing, and Managing Smart Field Instruments
Honeywell MC Toolkit Handles Multiple Communications Protocols
Chicago, Illinois, October 21, 2002 - Honeywell [NYSE:HON] Automation and Control Solutions announced today that its Industrial Measurement and Control (IM&C) business has introduced the Honeywell MC Toolkit, a single easy-to-use Pocket PC-based tool for configuration of smart field instruments. This unique tool is designed to reduce costs and enhance productivity for industrial users by handling multiple communications protocols, including Honeywell Digitally Enhanced (DE) and HART*.
This handheld engineering and maintenance tool not only configures smart field instruments but also monitors, diagnoses, and manages them. Developed specifically for ease of use and increased productivity, the Honeywell MC Toolkit allows straightforward access to device configuration database parameters using state-of-the-art Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 operating system technology. Now even the casual user can easily navigate through database configuration without the need for prior training, user manuals, or previous experience. Online help also is provided as an aid.
"With this announcement, Honeywell continues to deliver on its commitment to introduce best-in-class products that provide value," said Marc Duvall, VP/GM of Industrial Measurement and Control. "The MC Toolkit saves time and expense for customers by incorporating compact, powerful off-the-shelf technology into a single tool that configures both DE and HART devices."
Honeywell MC Toolkit features and benefits include the following:
o Automatically compares and detects any differences between the device database and its own database, thus helping to reduce cost and ensure proper device installation
o Enables easy configuration of Lower Range Value, Upper Range Value, range, engineering units, damping, etc.
o Provides self-diagnostic as well as full device diagnostic support to aid in troubleshooting and maintenance
o Displays process variables (PV) for use in troubleshooting, calibration, or bench setup
o Allows other applications to be performed using the same handheld device, thus increasing the productivity of maintenance personnel.
Shipment of the product is scheduled to begin in March 2003.
Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) is a US$8 billion global leader in providing product and service solutions to create efficient, safe, and comfortable environments and help business and industry improve productivity and profitability. ACS has three businesses: Industry Solutions; Service; and Automation and Control Products. ACS offers heating, ventilation, humidification and air-conditioning equipment controls, security and fire alarm systems, home automation systems, energy-efficient lighting controls, and building management systems and services. It also provides automation systems, advanced software solutions, and value-added services used in a variety of industries. ACS is also a global supplier of sensors, switches, and control products for industrial applications. For more information about ACS, visit www.honeywell.com/acs.
Industrial Measurement and Control is a business of Automation and Control Products. Industrial Measurement and Control offers a complete portfolio of products and solutions for process and machine control applications, including controllers, recorders, transmitters, actuators, smart sensors, and analytical instruments. To learn more about these offerings, visit honeywell.com/imc.
Honeywell is a US$24-billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; specialty chemicals; fibers; plastics; and electronic and advanced materials. Honeywell employs approximately 108,000 people in 95 countries and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HON, as well as on the London, Chicago and Pacific stock exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Additional information on the company is available on the Internet at www.honeywell.com.
Hart* is a trademark of the HART Communications Foundation. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
