The Fluke 154 HART Communicator is a tablet-based system for configuring, calibrating, and monitoring HART field devices via wireless connectivity. It combines the FlukeHART mobile application running on an Android tablet with a dedicated wireless HART modem, enabling remote device management up to 250 feet (83.8 meters) away. This approach eliminates the need for technicians to work in close proximity to process equipment, improving safety and accessibility for devices installed in confined or hazardous locations.
Technical Specifications
HART Protocol Support
• Full Device Description (DD) support for all HART devices
• HART 4, HART 5, HART 6, and HART 7 compatible
• Conforms to HCF_SPEC-54 physical layer specification
• Capacitive coupling interface with 600 mVpp output and <10 µA leakage
Wireless Communications
• Bluetooth v2.0 specification, Class 1 master
• Operating range up to 250 feet (83.8 meters)
Tablet Platform
• Android 5.0 or newer operating system
• ARM or Atom processor architecture
• 1 GB RAM, 2 GB ROM
• 960 x 540 qHD display
HART Modem
• High-strength ABS plastic enclosure
• Dimensions: 10.16 × 2.5 × 6.9 cm (4 × 1 × 2.75 inches)
• Weight: 0.16 kg (0.36 lbs)
Battery & Power
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Up to 19 hours continuous operation
• Several days typical usage per charge cycle
– Key Features
• Configure HART transmitters and field instruments
• Monitor process variables: PV, SV, TV, QV, and measured HART variables
• Perform HART trim operations with Fluke 750 or 720 series calibrators
• Store device configurations in ASCII or PDF formats
• Rugged test lead set and hard-side protective case included
• Quarterly DD updates at no cost for three years from initial product use
• Multi-language interface support (HART commands remain English-only per specification)
– Typical Applications
• Field configuration of transmitters in process plants
• Remote calibration verification without instrument relocation
• Documentation and archival of device settings across multiple sites
• Maintenance of HART instruments in difficult-access locations
– Compatibility & Integration
Works with all HART-compliant devices via universal DD support. Integrates with Fluke 750 Series Documenting Process Calibrators and 720 Series Multifunction Process Calibrators for combined configuration and trim capability.
