Device Configuration Tablets

Device Configuration Tablets

Device configuration tablets are rugged, high-performance mobile platforms used to commission, troubleshoot, and analyze digitally communicating field devices across multiple protocols. They are designed for use in both hazardous (Ex Zone 1 and 2) and non-hazardous areas, enabling consistent configuration workflows at the instrument, in the cabinet, or where access is limited.

Connectivity is intentionally flexible: point-to-point access can be made directly at a device or from a control cabinet using suitable USB or Bluetooth interfaces, while point-to-bus access can be established through a gateway to reach multiple devices from a single entry point. Wireless access can be enabled via a Wi‑Fi access point or a local hotspot, supporting practical deployment models for fixed plants, mobile teams, and temporary work scopes.

These tablets pair the hardware with configuration software built for broad interoperability. An extensive DTM library (including Endress+Hauser and third-party drivers) supports out-of-the-box connectivity, and built-in device diagnostics aligned to NAMUR NE 107 provide concise status interpretation. Routine driver maintenance is streamlined through automatic update mechanisms so device support remains current as new DTMs are released.

Documentation and governance improve when configuration activity is captured and stored as standardized reports. Integrated tooling supports creation of configuration and verification outputs (including Heartbeat Verification reporting where applicable), enabling traceable change records and repeatable commissioning practices. Connectivity to digital services such as Netilion Analytics and Netilion Library enables centralized storage of configuration reports and supports broader digitalization initiatives.

Common applications include initial commissioning and loop check support, rapid fault isolation during unplanned events, periodic verification and documentation cycles, and brownfield upgrades where mixed-vendor device populations and multiple fieldbus types coexist. A single, touch-optimized platform across HART, PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Modbus, and service interfaces reduces tool sprawl and standardizes execution quality.

George E. Booth Co., an exclusive authorized representative of sales and service for Endress+Hauser.