Lincolnshire, IL, USA, August 8, 2011 — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the addition of Enhanced Device Descriptor Language (EDDL) software for HART Protocol in their XNX™ Universal Gas Detector/Transmitter. Honeywell Analytics’ exclusive EDDL allows users to get advanced diagnostics without having to re-wire an entire industrial plant. Through the easy-to-use, intuitive interface, users can save time and money managing their gas detection while gaining more control over their safety program.
EDDL software allows users to manage the diagnostics in their gas detection equipment remotely from a PLC (Programmable Logic Computer) or DCS (Distributed Control System). The software allows users to monitor diagnostics in real time and has the capability to produce comprehensive device reports. Because the software can be run remotely, the use of EDDL helps save time as it can monitor all HART devices from one location without needing data to be collected manually. Its trending capabilities can help prevent unplanned maintenance and other costly issues that industrial plants face. Features such as live gas trending, signal trending and event history all simplify the process and allow users to troubleshoot directly from a single location. It also provides diagnostics for alarms so users always know what is happening right away, allowing immediate mitigation and reduction in downtime. The addition of EDDL software from Honeywell Analytics also makes the XNX compatible with third-party distributed control systems, including those from Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB, Siemens and Emerson.
HART Protocol is no stranger to the industrial industry as it offers a reliable, long-term solution for plant operators who seek the benefits of intelligent devices with digital communication. The current device descriptor (DD) files ensure fully compliant operation and help save money. However, the process of collecting and analyzing that data to date is very manual. The addition of EDDL software automates the process, saving time and providing reporting options new to this industry.
The XNX is the first gas detector/transmitter to come with HART EDDL software. It installs seamlessly to a digital communications network that has other safety equipment attached to it, such as fire systems, alarms, strobes and cameras. XNX is a universal gas detector/transmitter using Honeywell Analytics’ full range of toxic and flammable gas sensing technologies — including catalytic bead, electrochemical and infrared. With XNX and supporting sensing technologies, virtually all gases used in the oil and gas industry can be detected by a single platform system. XNX comes standard with HART Protocol, but also offers Modbus digital interface to meet the needs of the most sophisticated installations and Foundation Fieldbus protocols as options. XNX has the most protocols available in an explosion-proof gas detector, helping improve productivity and decision making by streamlining efficiency.