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title: "What is HART communication protocol?"
image: "https://www.beamex.com/app/uploads/2024/07/beamex-mc6-hart-calibration-v1-570x385-1.jpg"
url: "https://www.beamex.com/faq/what-is-hart-communication-protocol/"
language: "en-GB"
modified: "2026-08-17T13:04:03+00:00"
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# What is HART communication protocol?

The HART communication protocol (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) is a widely used industrial communication standard for smart field instruments. It enables digital communication to be superimposed on traditional analog 4–20 mA signals, allowing two-way communication between control systems and field devices such as transmitters, controllers, and valves.

The HART protocol provides access to important device information, including process variables, configuration data, and diagnostic information. This enables advanced diagnostics, remote configuration, and improved maintenance of HART-enabled devices in process automation applications.

[Explore Beamex HART-enabled calibrators and solutions for efficient calibration of smart field instruments.](https://www.beamex.com/calibrators/hart-communicators/)

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