475 Field Communicator
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475 Field Communicator
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
For Customer Distribution
May 2012
© 2012, Emerson Process Management
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475 FIELD COMMUNICATOR
475 FIELD COMMUNICATOR VERSION 3.X
Q1. How is the 475 Field Communicator different than the 375 Field Communicator?
The 475 Field Communicator builds on the tremendous success of the 375 Field Communicator. Using the
375’s industry-leading foundation of universal support for HART
devices and intrinsic safety, the 475 Field Communicator also includes:
• A sleeker, smaller enclosure
• A full-color user interface that supports the latest enhanced Device Descriptions (DDs)
• 70% faster boot up time
• Fast HART, WirelessHART, and F
• Powerful graphics on all units
• Device Configuration Management that allows users to save, store, and print more than 1,000
configurations
• Redesigned Easy Upgrade interface for faster and easier upgrades
• Bluetooth
Easy Upgrade and AMS
(Bluetooth is available where approved. Click here for list of countries with Bluetooth approvals.)
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for faster communication between the 475 Field Communicator and a PC, including
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OUNDATION fieldbus operatio n
Q2. I already have a 375 Field Communicator. Why would I buy a 475 Field
Communicator?
In addition to the powerful functionality that you already have in your 375 Field Communicator, the 475 Field
Communicator delivers:
• Enhanced full-color graphical diagnostics, including charts, gauges, and trends to enable fast
diagnosis and troubleshooting in the field
• The ability to more effectively manage HART configurations, including easy transfer between
your 475 and PC
• Flexible communications options, including Bluetooth, IrDA, and SD Card Reader
• Lithium-Ion power module that delivers days – not hours – of battery life
• Faster start up and operating time to save you time in the field
• Optional accessories that give you flexibility in the field – including a magnetic hanging strap and
a protective rubber boot
You can upgrade your 375 Field Communicator to include some of these options (including device
configuration management and the Lithium-Ion power module), but these features are standard in a new 475
Field Communicator. Some benefits – like color and Bluetooth communication – are only available in the 475
Field Communicator.
Q3. I am not familiar with the use of Bluetooth. What are the benefits and are there any
restrictions on how and where this can be used with the 475 Field Communicator?
Bluetooth communication is used as a link between the 475 Field Communicator and a PC. While the 375
Field Communicator used infrared (IrDA) communication, the addition of Bluetooth allows the 475 Field
Communicator to communicate almost 2x faster than with IrDA. With Bluetooth, you can quickly and easily
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, FOUNDATION™ fieldbus, and WirelessHART™
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