Although HART technology is easy to understand and use, there are many training opportunities that exist to help you take full advantage of all of its capabilities. After reviewing the educational information available on this website, the following training tools should be considered to enhance your understanding and application of this powerful technology.

To learn about the specific features and functions of a particular device or system, please contact the supplier of the particular device.

To help better understand the full capabilities of HART protocol, we recommend the following:

•  If you are a manufacturer of process control instrumentation and are planning to add HART technology to a device, we provide a HART Fundamentals Workshop as well as a Writing Enhanced Device Descriptions Workshop to help with your development project. Click Here for more information about these workshops intended for developers.
  
•   If you would like to learn more about HART protocol to maximize your investment or lower your operating cost, consider the following training tools and resources.

  -   The Complete HART Guide CD 6th Edition – provides an overview of HART Technology as well as several articles and application stories on the benefits of integrating HART data into your control or asset management system.
  
  -    The POWER of HART Audio Training Program – Industry Experts Identify the Value and Benefits HART Delivers to All Phases of the Plant Life Cycle
  
  -    A recorded webcast titled “HART Device & Control System Integration Requirements” is available for viewing online and explains why it is important to integrate HART devices with control systems, the value real-time integration delivers to end users, and how device suppliers can insure good integration of their HART device with control systems. Download it now:
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  -    HART Applications Onsite Seminars provides a basic overview of HART Communication fundamentals, the capabilities of HART-enabled devices and discusses applications of HART technology customized for your specific needs. This is a cost-effective way to get your entire team educated on HART technology and provides an opportunity to get all your application questions answered. Please contact the HCF to schedule an onsite seminar.
  
  -    Success Stories are also available and are an excellent way to learn how others are using this powerful technology. These application articles include the winners of the HART Plant of the Year award that recognizers outstanding applications of HART technology to help lower costs and improve plant availability.