PLC Based Communication With HART
This course outlines the fundamentals of the HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) communication protocol.
Overview
This course is only available to those currently in employment and partially funded under the Skills to Advance initiative. ​
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Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.
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If you would like more information on this initiative, please email our Enterprise Engagement Team at skills@kwetb.ie and they would be delighted to help.
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October 2025
16 - 17 Oct 2025
CELTEC, Celbridge
Course Content
The HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) communication protocol is widely used in industrial automation systems, particularly for process control and field devices. HART allows bidirectional communication between smart field instruments (e.g., sensors, actuators) and control systems, enabling advanced diagnostics and configuration.
This course is 10% theory and 90% hands-on exercises, delivered over 2 days, ensuring participants learn through practical application in real-world scenarios.
Areas Covered Include:
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Introduction to HART communication protocol and architecture
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Understanding HART devices, smart instruments, and their integration into PLC systems
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Setting up and configuring HART communication networks (point-to-point & multidrop)
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Interfacing with HART devices via HART modems, communicators, and PLCs
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HART protocol troubleshooting and diagnostics
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Practical exercises in real-time monitoring and data exchange
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Advanced HART configuration and optimization
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Fault simulation and resolution in HART systems
The course uses practical exercises with real-life examples to demonstrate HART applications in an industrial automation environment. Participants will also learn how to integrate and troubleshoot HART communication in systems controlled by PLCs. These real-life scenarios can be tailored to mimic the learner’s area of employment.
Learning Outcomes
Learn how to
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Develop a core competency in the HART protocol, understanding how it operates and how to deploy it
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Gain hands-on experience with the practical configuration of HART communication between PLCs & field devices and the utilisation of test modems, communicators, and other tools
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Learn how to troubleshoot HART communication and resolve common issues related to data transfer, addressing, and configuration errors
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Understand how to optimize HART data exchange in automation systems for better performance and reliability
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Learn how to develop and modify HART related programs for various industrial applications
Understand how
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The HART protocol facilitates communication between field devices, PLCs, and control systems
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To configure HART devices, assign addresses, and use function codes for effective interaction
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To resolve common faults and communication errors in HART systems
Know how to
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Set up HART communication between PLCs, field devices, and control systems
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Troubleshoot and resolve common issues in HART protocol communications
Implement fault reduction strategies for optimal protocol performance
Suitability
Due to Skills to Advance (STA) funding, this course is only available to those in employment.
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Applicants must have prior technical experience or knowledge and/or exposure to an industrial environment.
Delivery
This course is delivered over 2 full days. These are all physical classes at CELTEC, Celbridge, Co. Kildare where learners will gain hands-on experience in working with PLC's.
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Learners must be available for all days as this is an intensive course with much content to cover over this period.
Certification
KWETB Certificate of Completion.
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