Emerson 475 User Manual

475 Field Communicator

User’s Manual

Rev K

May 2015

475 Field Communicator

NOTICE

Read this User’s Manual before working with the 475 Field Communicator. For personal and system safety, and for optimum product performance, thoroughly understand the contents before using or servicing this product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 Introduction

SECTION 2 Learning the basics

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Using this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

475 Field Communicator overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Device interoperability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Working in a hazardous area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Battery and

power supply/charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing the System Card and the battery . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Removing the battery and the System Card . . . . . . . . . . 22

Starting up and shutting down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Starting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The Field Communicator Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Entering standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Shutting down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Retrain Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Event Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting to a device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

PC applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

AMS Device Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting the 475 Field Communicator or System Card29

Upgrading the 475 Field Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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SECTION 3 HART functionality

Table of Contents

Adding functionality by enabling licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

ScratchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Creating a new document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Opening an existing document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

ValveLink Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Running a self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Calibrating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Basic features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

HART Application functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using a fast key sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Starting the HART Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Working with offline configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Creating a new configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Opening a saved configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Transferring configurations to a PC application . . . . . . . 44

Working online with HART devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Connecting to a HART device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Displaying the connected HART devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

The HART icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Saving a device configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Displaying Device Setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Displaying Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Configuring the HART Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Changing the HART polling options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Ignoring status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Displaying the HART short tag or long tag in a menu title 55

Storage Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Viewing available device descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Simulating an online connection to a HART device . . . . 56

Running HART diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

DC voltage measurement (HART terminals) . . . . . . . . . 57

Disconnecting from a HART device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

SECTION 4 Fieldbus functionality

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Basic features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Fieldbus Application functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Link Active Scheduler (LAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

LAS hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Table of Contents

SECTION 5 Troubleshooting

Starting the Fieldbus Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Working online with fieldbus devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Connecting to a fieldbus device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Displaying the connected fieldbus devices . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Displaying the online device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Block modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Device blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Displaying Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Configuring the Fieldbus Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Changing the fieldbus polling addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Changing the Slot Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Viewing available device descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Running fieldbus diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

DC voltage measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Noise level measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Signal level measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Disconnecting from a fieldbus device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Troubleshooting suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Error and status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Information for Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

APPENDIX A Reference data

Processor and memory specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Usage specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Temperature limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Storage with batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Storage without batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Enclosure rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

General guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Connection specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

HART and fieldbus communication terminals . . . . . . . . . 92

Connection types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Battery specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Battery type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

APPENDIX B Product certifications

Table of Contents

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Power supply/charger specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Order information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Spare parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Approved Manufacturing Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

IC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. . . . . . . . . 100

European Directive Information - CE Compliance . . . 100

R&TTE (1999/5/EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Electro Magnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC) . . . . . . . 100

Low Voltage (2006/95/EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

ATEX Directive (94/9/EC) (KL option only) . . . . . . . . . . 100

Hazardous Locations Certifications (KL option only). 100

European Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

International Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

North American Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Power Supply/Charger Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Declaration of Conformity/Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Label Drawings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Approval Drawings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

APPENDIX C Graphics information

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Screen layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Graphics options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-117

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-125

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SECTION 1INTRODUCTION

USING THIS MANUAL The sections in this manual provide the following information on the

475 Field Communicator. Section 2: Learning the basics contains information on assembly,

components, starting, entering standby, shutting down, settings, supported PC applications, and maintaining the 475 Field Communicator.

Section 3: HART functionality contains information on starting and configuring the HART® Application, working offline, communicating with HART devices, modifying device parameters, and running diagnostics.

Section 4: Fieldbus functionality contains information on starting and configuring the Fieldbus Application, communicating with fieldbus devices, modifying device parameters, and running diagnostics.

Section 5: Troubleshooting provides solutions to the most common 475 Field Communicator operating problems.

Appendix A: Reference data provides physical, functional, and performance specifications.

Appendix B: Product certifications contains hazardous location and international certifications, European directive information, and approval drawings.

Appendix C: Graphics information contains an overview of the Graphics functionality and options in the 475 Field Communicator.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

SECTION 2LEARNING THE BASICS

OVERVIEW This section provides instructions on basic features and functions of

the 475 Field Communicator. It also provides information on assembly, components, starting, entering standby, shutting down, settings, applications, and maintaining the 475 Field Communicator. The functionality described in this section is based on system software version 3.9.

SAFETY MESSAGES Procedures and instructions in this section may require special

precautions to ensure the safety of the personnel performing the operation. Information that raises potential safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( performing an operation preceded by this symbo “Troubleshooting” section for more warning messages.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the user’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

ject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

sub cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any modifications made to this device Emerson Process Management may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

). Refer to the safety messages before

l. See the

that are not approved by

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This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING

Learning the basics

You can install or remove the Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery (Power Module) in a hazardous area environment.You cannot charge the battery in this environment because the power supply/charger (00375-0003-0005) is not IS-approved.

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The 475 Field Communicator supports HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus devices, letting you configure, maintain, or troubleshoot devices. When using the 475 Field Communicator to communicate with devices, follow all standards and procedures applicable to the location. Failure to comply may result in equipment damage and/or personal injury. Be sure to understand and comply with the sections in this manual.

The 475 Field Communicator includes a color LCD touch screen, a Li-Ion batte

ry (Power Module), a SH3 processor, memory components,

System Card, and integral communication and measurement circuitry.

The Field Communicator also supports multiple languages. See the rea

dme file included with the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility

or www.fieldcommunicator.com for more information.

Device interoperability The 475 Field Communicator is designed to operate with a wide range

of HART and F manufacturer. Device interoperability is achieved through the Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) technology supported by the HART Communication Foundation and Fieldbus Foundation.

Basic testing is performed on all de manufacturer is asked to certify that they thoroughly tested their devices with the 475 Field Communicator. If certification is not received, a warning message displays when you attempt to communicate with an untested device. New device descriptions are

available from the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility or the

Resource CD or DVD.

OUNDATION fieldbus devices independent of device

vice descriptions. Each device

Learning the basics

Working in a hazardous area

Battery and power supply/charger

A 475 Field Communicator that meets the Intrinsic Safety requirements (I/S-approved) can be used in Zone 0 (FM), Zone 1, or Zone 2, for Group IIC, and Class I, Division 1 and Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D locations.

An IS-approved 475 Field Communicator may be connected to loops or segment Zone 2, for Group IIC; Zone 20, Zone 21, Zone 22, and Class I,

Division 1 and Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D locations.

IS-approved 475 Field Communicators are ordered with the KL option

have an additional label on the back of the 475 that lists the

and approvals.

See Appendix B “Product certifications” for more information about IS approvals and installations.

CAUTION

You can install or remove the Li-Ion battery in a hazardous area environment. You cannot charge the battery in this environment because the power supply/charger is not IS-approved.

The 475 Field Communicator is powered by a Li-Ion battery that has a green, 6-pin connector. The power supply/charger also has a green connector to match the appropriate connector on the battery. See Figure 2-1 for the location of the connector.

Prior to using the 475 Field Communicato supply/charger connected, fully charge the battery.

s that are attached to equipment located in Zone 0, Zone 1,

r without the power

Guidelines and precautions

Understand and follow the guidelines and precautions below before

the battery or power supply/charger.

using

• When transporting a Li-Ion battery, follow all applicable regulations.

• Protect the battery and power supply/charger from moisture, and respect opera “Reference data” for more information.

• Do not cover the battery or power supply/charger, subject it to prolonge heat-sensitive materials.

• Charge the battery with only the Field Communicator power supply/ch other products. Failure to comply may permanently damage your 475 Field Communicator and will void the IS approval and the warranty.

• Do not open or modify the battery or power supply/charge are no user-serviceable components or safety elements inside. Opening or modifying them will void the warranty and could cause personal harm.

ting and storage temperature limits. See Appendix A

d periods of direct sunlight, or place it upon or next to

arger. The power supply/charger should not be used with

r. There

Charge Indicator button

Lights illuminated by pressing the Charge Indicator button

Li-Ion

battery

Green power supply/charger connector (side)

Learning the basics

Checking the remaining charge

To view the remaining charge, press the Charge Indicator button on the

lower left side of the battery. See Figure 2-1 for the location of this button. When you press and release the button, the lights above the but

ton slowly illuminate to display the charge remaining. Each light represents 20 percent of the charge. The battery is fully charged when all of the lights are illuminated.

You can also check the remaining charge fr

om the Settings menu on the Field Communicator Main Menu. See “Power” on page 25 for more information.

Figure 2-1. Li-Ion battery example

Charging the battery

Prior to first portable use, fully charge the battery. The battery can be charged

separately or while attached to the 475 Field Communicator. The 475 Field Communicator is fully operable while the battery is recharging, and a full charge takes 2-3 hours. An overcharge condition will not occur if the power supply/charger remains connected.

CAUTION

You can remove and install the Li-Ion battery in a hazardous area environment. You cannot charge the battery in this environment because the power supply/charger is not IS-approved.

Learning the basics

Power supply/charger connector

Power supply/charger

Power supply/charger lights

To charge the battery:

1.Plug the power supply/charger into a power outlet.

2.Plug the green power supply/charger connector into the green

connector on

the battery. The flat side of the power supply/charger connector should face the front of the 475 or the inside of the battery, if the battery is not attached to the 475. The battery is fully charged when the light on the power supply/charger is green.

Figure 2-2. Charging the battery connected to the 475 Field Communicato

Learning the basics

Power supply/charger lights

Three lights are on the power supply/charger to indicate the conditions below. Each light displays a different color.

Table 2-1. Power supply/charger lights

Color Condition

Green The battery is fully charged.

Flashing green The battery is nearly fully charged.

Yellow The battery is charging.

Flashing yellow The power supply/charger is not connected to

the 475 Field Communicator.

Flashing yellow and

The remaining charge in the battery is very low.

red

Red Charging cannot occur. Contact Technical

Support for more information.

Maintaining the battery

To help maintain the performance and life of the Li-Ion battery, understand and follow the guidelines below:

• Recharge the battery frequently, preferably after each use or at night. Limit the number of full discharges, if possible.

• Frequent use at high temperatures can reduce performance.

• Use a dry location at or near room temperature when storing the battery for an extended time. Prolonged storage at higher temperatures can reduce performance.

• Ensure the remaining charge level is at or near mid-capacity when storing for an extended time. The remaining charge will slowly drain during storage. Periodically charge the battery to ensure the remaining charge does not drain to low levels.

Learning the basics

IrDA® interface

(top)

Tab key

Navigation keys

(four arrow keys)

HART and F

OUNDATION fieldbus

communication terminals (top)

Enter key

Function key and light (for multiple-key combination functionality)

Alphanumeric

keypad

Backlight key

Green power supply/charger connector on the battery (side)

Li-Ion battery (back) and

System Card (internal)

Stylus (in the strap)

Bluetooth® light

Strap attachment (side)

Touch screen display

Strap attachment

(side)

Power key and light

Charge Indicator button

(side)

Lights illuminated by

pressing the

Charge Indicator button

(side)

Figure 2-3. 475 Field Communicator shown with optional rubber boot

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Using the touch screen The touch screen and keypad let you select menu items and enter text.

Use the provided stylus or the up and down arrow keys on the keypad to select a menu item. On the Settings and Field Communicator Main Menu, tap an icon or press Enter to open the selected icon. On other menus, double-tap the selected item on the screen or press the right arrow key on the keypad to open a menu item.

CAUTION

Contact the touch screen with blunt items only, preferably the stylus included with the 475 Field Communicator. See Figure 2-3 on page 15 for the location of the stylus. Sharp instruments, such as screwdrivers, can damage replacement of the entire display assembly, which is possible only at an authorized service center.

Use the back arrow icon ( ) on the window to return to the previous menu. Use the close icon ( to end the application.

If the touch screen seems inaccurate, you can recalibrate it. For more

formation, see “Touch Screen” on page 26.

the touch screen. Repairing the touch screen requires

) in the upper right corner of the window

NOTE

All instructions in this manual are written for the touch screen.

Use the soft input panel (SIP) keyboard

The SIP keyboard allows for alphanumeric input using the touch screen

. The SIP keyboard detects when you need to enter characters

and appears automatically as required.

Using the keypad The following section describes the buttons on the 475 Field

Communicator keypad.

Bluetooth symbol (

The Bluetooth symbol on the keypad is illuminated Bluetooth is enabled from the Listen for PC window. The 475 Field Communicator must be licensed for Bluetooth to use this functionality.

Power key

The Power key is used to power on and off the 475 Field Communicato

r or to put it in standby. You can set the default option, stand by or shut down, from the Settings menu. See “Power Button” on page 26 for more information. The green light on the Power key flashes when you press and hold the Power key to turn on the 475 Field Commun

icator. The light is constant when the 475 is on, and it

slowly blinks when the 475 is in standby.

)

by a blue light when

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If the Power key is pressed when there is unsent data or a device method is running, a warning message appears. Tap OK to have the 475 Field Communicator enter standby or shut down, or tap Cancel to return to the previous window.

The Power key is disabled when the 475 Field Communicator is in Listen for PC mode or when the ScratchPad application is open.

Arrow navigation keys

Four arrow navigation keys let you move through the menus and icons in the applications. Press the up and down arrow keys to select a menu item. On the Settings and Field Communicator Main Menu, tap an icon or press the Enter key to open the selected menu. On all other menus, use the right arrow key to open a menu item or the left arrow key to return to the previous menu.

The blue text near the keys indicates alternate functionality that can be enabled by pressing the Function key.

Enter key

The Enter key lets you open the selected (highlighted) button on a window or an icon on the Field Communicator Main Menu or Settings Menu. For example, if you push the Enter key when the Cancel button on a window is selected, you will close that window.

Tab key

The Tab key lets you move between selectable controls on a window. Pressing the Tab key selects the icons from left to right across all of the rows on the screen.

Alphanumeric keypad

The alphanumeric keypad lets you enter letters, digits, and other characters, such as punctuation marks. The 475 Field Communicator automatically determines which text options are available depending upon the input necessary for the particular field.

To enter text when in alphanumeric mode, press the desired keypad button in quick repetition to scroll through the options to display the appropriate letter or number. For example, to type the letter Z, press the 9 key quickly four times.

The blue text near the keys indicates alternate functionality that can be enabled by pressing the Function key. The alternate function on the alphanumeric 5 key (insert) will be activated in future releases of the 475 Field Communicator software.

Backlight key

The Backlight key lets you adjust the intensity of the touch screen display. There are four different settings. The intensity impacts the charge in the battery. Expect a shorter charge life for higher intensities. See the backlight after specified periods of inactivity. These timers can help conserve the battery power.

Function (Fn) key

The Function key lets you enable alternate functionality on select keys. The Function key does not apply for menus displaying icons.The blue text near the other keys on the keypad indicate the alternate functionality. When the Function key is enabled, the orange light in the left corner of the Function key appears and the FN button on the Soft Input Panel (SIP), if displayed, is highlighted. Press the Function key again to disable the functionality and turn off the light.

Memory Types

The 475 Field Communicator memory consists of three components:

1.Internal Flash—32MB non-volatile RAM. The Internal Flash memory

stores the operating system and system software. It also stores the following:

• Up to 25 HART configurations

• HART Event Captures

•FOUNDATION fieldbus statistics

• Text files saved from ScratchPad

2.System Card—an internal 1 GB or higher Secure Digital Card with

non-volatile flash memory. A copy of installable system software exists on every System Card. The System Card also contains all HART and F up to 1,000 HART configurations, depending on the sizes of the files.

3.RAM—32MB used only for program execution.

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“Backlight” on page 24 for information on timers that can turn off

OUNDATION fieldbus device descriptions and can store

Available memory space

To view the available memory in your 475 Field Communicator,

connect to the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility or tap the

Memory icon from the Settings menu. The Field Communicator Main Menu displays the Settings menu item. See

“Memory” on page 27 for

more information.

Free memory on the System Card

Over time, your System Card may become full and unable to store new files. To free memory on your System Card, use the Memory

Management feature in the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility.

This lets you filter and select which device descriptions can be transferred onto your System Card. Device descriptions from selected manufacturers or protocols are omitted during an upgrade, allowing more space for other files.

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If the selected device descriptions are already on your 475, they are removed the next time you connect the 475 Field Communicator to the

Easy Upgrade Utility. You are prompted before the files are removed. See the Easy Upgrade Utility Help for more information.

Accessories Rubber boot

A rubber boot can be purchased to further protect your 475 Field Communicato for the straps, and holders for the stylus. An anti-static material is used to meet the applicable Intrinsic Safety requirements.

r. The boot has an additional stand on the back, cut outs

Figure 2-4.

Back of the 475 Field Communicator Rubber Boot

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Straps

Two straps are available with the 475 Field Communicator. The magnetic stra

p attaches to the top of the 475 Field Communicator and lets you hang it from a metal pipe. The strap attachment is located near the HART and fieldbus terminals on the top of the 475 Field Communicator.

The side strap lets you attach a strap to the sides or back of the 475

Communicator, making it easy to carry. See Figure 2-5. The side

Field strap also holds the stylus used with the touch screen.

Figure 2-5. Side Strap Example

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Li-Ion battery

System Card partially inserted into the System Card socket

Stand

Main unit label

IS label (KL option)

Battery retaining screws

Connector pins

Strap attachment

Bluetooth approval label

ASSEMBLY

Installing the System Card and the battery

If you received a 475 Field Communicator with the System Card already installed, proceed to the " Starting up" section.

1.Place the 475 Field Communicator face down on a level, secure

surfac

2.Remove the protective rubber boot, if attached.

3.With the battery removed, slide the System Card (labeled System

Card),

with the metal card contacts facing up, into the System Card socket until it clicks. The System Card socket is spring-loaded. See Figure 2-6 for the location of the System Card socket.

The System Card is not locked into the System Card socket in the image below

Figure 2-6.

Back of the 475 Field Communicator

CAUTION

The System Card must be supplied by the 475 Field Communicator manufacturer. Failure to comply will void the IS approval.

4.With the 475 Field Communicator still face down, ensure the tops of the two battery retaining screws are loose and slightly above the top of the 475.

5.Align the sides of the battery with the 475 and carefully slide it forward

until it is secure.

6.Carefully hand tighten the two battery retaining screws to secure the

tery. (Do not over tighten, 0.5Nm maximum torque load.)

bat

CAUTION

The connector pins may be damaged if the 475 Field Communicator and battery are improperly aligned.

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Removing the battery and the System Card

STARTING UP AND SHUTTING DOWN

To remove the battery and System Card:

1.Remove the rubber boot, if attached.

2.Place the 475 Field Communicator face down on a level, secure surface.

3.Loosen the battery retaining screws until the top of each screw is slightly above the top of the 475 Field Communicator.

4.Slide the battery off the 475 Field Communicator. Do not pull up the battery because this could damage the connector pins.

5.Push the System Card into the System Card socket until it clicks to release it. The System Card socket is spring-loaded.

6.Grasp the System Card with your fingers and slide it straight out of the 475 Field Communicator.

Prior to using the 475 Field Communicator without the power supply/charger, fully charge the battery. See page 12 for more information.

Before operating the 475 Field Communicator, ensure:

• The 475 Field Communicator is not damaged.

• The battery is fully seated.

• All screws are sufficiently tightened.

• The communication terminal recess is free of dirt and debris.

“Charging the battery” on

Starting up Press and hold the Power key on the keypad until the green light on

Figure 2-3 on

The Field Communicator Main Menu

that key flashes (approximately two seconds). See page 15 for the location of the Power key.

During startup, the 475 Field Communicator automatically checks for any system software upgrades available on the internal System Card. You are notified if an upgrade is on the System Card and ready to be installed. The Field Communicator Main Menu appears.

The Field Communicator Main Menu is the first menu that appears after you start the 475 Field Communicator. This menu lets you run the HART and the Fieldbus Applications, view the Settings menu, communicate with a PC, and launch ScratchPad or ValveLink™ Mobile. See Section 3 “HART Functionality” and Section 4 “Fieldbus Functionality” for more information on these applications.

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Figure 2-7. Field Communicator Main Menu

Entering standby You can put the 475 Field Communicator into standby to save power or

to reduce the boot-up time if you are using the 475 Field Communicator intermittently. Standby turns off the touch screen and areas within the 475 Field Communicator.

You can put the 475 Field Communicator in standby when the HART Applica online with a device when standby is entered, the application main menu is displayed when the 475 Field Communicator returns from standby. Otherwise, the 475 Field Communicator displays the last open window.

To enter standby, press the Power key. From the Power Switch dialog box, t close the dialog box and return to the application. You can set the default option on the Power Switch dialog box. See “Power Button” on page 26 for more information.The green light on the Power key slowly flashes when the 475 Field Communicator is in standby. To leave st

The 475 Field Communicator also enters standby if the standby timer has expired

tion or the Fieldbus Application is running. If you are working

ap Stand by and tap OK or press the Enter key. Tap Cancel to

andby, press the Power key.

. See “Power” on page 25 for more information.

Shutting down To shut down the 475 Field Communicator, press the Power key. From

the Power Switch dialog box, tap Shut down and tap OK or press the Enter key. Tap Cancel to close the dialog box and return to the application. You can set the default option on the Power Switch dialog box. See “Power Button” on page 26 for more information.

The 475 Field Communicator shuts down if the auto-off timer has expired

You can also shut down the simultaneously pressing the Backlight key and the Function key until the display turns off. The shut down is accomplished in the hardware (similar to removing the power to a PC using a switch). This is not the recommended way of shutting off the 475 Field Communicator. Use this method to shut down and reset the 475 Field Communicator if the screen appears to lock up and does not respond when you use the touch screen or keypad.

. See “Power” on page 25 for more information.

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SETTINGS You can view and modify the options below for the 475 Field

Communicator from the Settings option on the Field Communicator Main Menu.

To return to the Field Communicator Main Menu, tap the Back bu on the screen. Tap the MORE button to view additional items on the Settings menu.

The About setting lets you view the software revisions in your 475 Field

About

Communicator. If you need to call Technical Support personnel, have the system software version, Communication and Diagnostic Circuitry (CDC) version, and the operating system version available.

Tapping RE-IM and applications on your 475 Field Communicator. The power supply/charger must be connected when the RE-IMAGE operation is performed. During the operation, the standby and auto-off timers are disabled. This operation should only be performed under the direction of Technical Support personnel.

Tapping RE-FLASH re System Card. The power supply/charger must be connected when the RE-FLASH operation is performed. During the operation, the standby and auto-off timers are disabled. This operation should only be performed under the direction of Technical Support personnel.

Tap OK t

AGE re-installs the operating system, system software,

-installs the firmware and software from the

o return to the Settings menu.

tton

Backlight

Clock

The Backlight setting lets you adjust the backlight intensity of the screen. To adjust the backlight, drag the slider left to right.

The Backlight setting also lets you set timers to automatically turn off

backlight after a specified period of inactivity to save battery power.

the To enable a timer, tap a drop-down list and select the appropriate time interval. The external power timer applies when the power supply/charger is connected to the 475 Field Communicator

After you select the appropriate backlight settings, tap OK to setting for this session only, SET DEFAULT to retain this setting upon startup, or CANCEL to exit without changes.

The Clock setting lets you set the date, time, and time zone on the 475 Field Communicator. Configure the date by using the drop-down list. To configure the time, select the appropriate time field and use the arrows to scroll through values until you find the correct time. Select the drop-down list to select a time zone. Tap OK to save the changes and to close the window, or CANCEL to exit without changes.

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Contrast

Licenses

The Contrast setting lets you adjust the lightest and darkest areas on the window. This option applies to only the 375 Field Communicator.

NOTE

Temperature can affect contrast.

The Licenses setting lets you view the enabled and available licenses for the 475 Field Communicator. A checkmark indicates the license is enabled. Unlicensed features cannot be accessed. The following licenses and information are displayed:

• HART - enables your 475 to run the HART Application to communicate with HAR

T devices.

• Graphics - enables your 475 Field Communicator to display device

formation as images, charts, and graphs.

• Easy Upgra

de - enables you to upgrade your 475 Field

Communicator with the latest system software and device descriptions at your site, without having to send it to a service center.

• Exp Date - displays the expiration date of the Easy Upgra

de license.

The date is listed as year-month-day. N/A appears if the 475 is not

licensed for Easy Upgrade.

• Bluetooth - enables your 475 Field Communicator to communicate with

supported PC applications, such as the Easy Upgrade Utility,

using Bluetooth.

•F

OUNDATION fieldbus - enables the 475 Field Communicator to run

the Fieldbus Application to communicate with fieldbus devices.

• Device Config Management - enables you to save HART device or user co

nfigurations to the System Card and to print and store them

using the Easy Upgrade Utility.

The License window also displays the Unit Name and System Card Serial Number (SN) of th

e 475 Field Communicator. See the Easy

Upgrade Utility Help for more details on assigning a Unit Name. Tap

OK to return to the Settings menu.

Power

The Power setting lets you specify power management options when the 475 Field Communicator is on battery power. The standby timer puts the 475 Field Communicator in standby and the auto-off timer shuts down the 475 Field Communicator after the specified values of inactivity. To specify values for the standby or auto-off timer, select the time intervals from the drop-down lists. If set to short intervals, these timers will save battery power.

The Maximize Power Savings option conserves additional battery power

by letting the 475 Field Communicator enter standby or shut down when communicating with a device. To enable Maximize Power Savings, tap the checkbox. If this option is disabled, the 475 Field Communicator will not enter standby or shut down when communicating with a device.

Power Button

Retrain Battery

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After you select the appropriate power management settings, tap OK to apply the settings for this session only, SET DEFAULT to retain the settings upon startup, or CANCEL to exit without changes.

The Power Button setting lets you set the default option for the Power Switch dialog. The Power Switch dialog appears when you press the Power key. This option does not let the Field Communicator automatically shut down or enter stand by when you press the Power key. You still need to tap OK.

From the Power Button screen, select the S option and then tap OK to apply the settings for this session only, SET DEFAULT to retain the settings upon startup, or CANCEL to exit without changes.

The Retrain Battery setting lets you fully discharge the battery so it can be charged to its full capacity. Perform this operation if you notice a significant decrease in charge life or performance.

CAUTION

It should not be necessary to perform this operation on a regular basis. Doing so may damage the Li-Ion battery.

tand by or Shut down

Touch Screen

Ensure the power supply/charger is not connected when this operation is performed. During the operation, the backlight is set to its brightest setting to quickly discharge the battery. The backlight, standby, and auto-off timers are disabled. If you tap CANCEL, the battery stops discharging and the backlight, standby, and auto-off timers are re-enabled. The backlight setting is also restored.

After the battery is fully discharged, ma before using it without the power supply/charger. You can use the 475 Field Communicator while the battery is recharging.

To retrain the battery:

1.Disconnect the power supply/charger, if it is connected to the 475

Field Commun

2.Tap Retrain Battery

3.Wait until the 475 Field Communicator shuts down. It may take up to

severa remaining when the operation began.

Connect the power supply/charger to the fully charge the battery.

The Touch Screen setting lets you calibrate the touch screen with the display. Tap the center of the cross hairs firmly and accurately at each location on the window. The target continues to move until the touch screen is aligned. Touch screen alignment is retained upon start up.

l hours to discharge the battery, depending on the charge

icator.

from the Settings menu.

ke sure it is fully recharged

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Event Capture

The Event Capture setting lets you create an Event Capture file (.rec), which is a log of communication, input, and output that occurs between the 475 Field Communicator and a device (HART only). When working with Technical Support personnel, you may be asked to create an Event Capture file to help troubleshoot issues that cannot be easily isolated or resolved. The Event Capture file can then be transferred to

your PC using the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility and sent

to Technical Support personnel for review.

Tap the option to activate the Event Capture feature. The option is black when selected.

To delete an existing Event Capture, tap

DELETE EVENT FILE.

NOTE

While Event Capture is enabled, device status and warning messages do not appear.

To create and send an Event Capture file:

1.Tap Settings from the Field Commu

2.Tap MORE and t

3.Tap T

urn on HART event capture from the Event Capture window

hen tap Event Capture.

nicator Main Menu.

and tap OK.

4.Tap HAR

5.Enter a file name for the Event Capture file and tap OK. The

T from the Field Communicator Main Menu.

file is

saved to a default location.

6.Perform the requested operations to capture the data.

7.Use the Field Communicator Easy Upg

rade Utility to transfer the file from your 475 Field Communicator to your PC. See the Easy Upgrade Utility Help for more information.

Memory

The Memory setting lets you view available free space in the System Card, Internal Flash, or RAM. To select the Memory icon, tap MORE on the Settings screen. If you have less than 10 percent of memory free, the value is highlighted yellow.

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CONNECTING TO A DEVICE

Use the provided lead set and the HART or Fieldbus (if licensed) Applications to connect and communicate with a device. The appropriate device description is also required. If the 475 Field Communicator does not have the HART device description, the device can be displayed in forward compatibility mode. This mode uses a generic device description and does not display all device functionality.

Three terminals for the lead set are on the top of the 475 Field Communicator. Each red terminal is a positive connection for its protocol, while the black terminal is a common terminal shared by both protocols. An access door ensures only one pair of terminals is exposed at any one time. Several markings indicate which pair of terminals is for which protocol.

See "Section 3 HART functionality" and "Section 4 Fieldbus functionality" for wiring diagrams and more information. Appendix B displays diagrams for Intrinsically Safe installations.

PC APPLICATIONS Connect your 475 Field Communicator to a supported PC application,

such as AMS

Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility, to download new system

software, device descriptions, and licenses. You can also transfer HART configuration files, Event Capture files, and ScratchPad (.txt) files to a PC.

Suite: Intelligent Device Manager or the Field

AMS Device Manager The 475 Field Communicator can connect to AMS Device Manager

(version 6.2 or higher), letting you create, open, edit, or compare HART device or user configuration files. You may need to connect using IrDA if Bluetooth is not supported in your version. You can also transfer configurations between AMS Device Manager and a storage location in the 475 Field Communicator. Check the AMS Device Manager Books Online for more information.

Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility

The 475 Field Communicator can connect to the Field Communicator

Easy Upgrade Utility that is available on the Resource CD or DVD. See

the readme file for installation and system requirements. You can access this file from www.fieldcommunicator.com or the Resource CD or DVD.

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The Easy Upgrade Utility lets you do the following:

• Download new system software and device descriptions to upgrade your 475 Field Communicator at your site.

• Enable new functionality and applications by purchasing and downloading new application licenses using the Online Licensing feature.

• Upload Event Capture and ScratchPad files to your PC.

• Upload, download, and print HART device or user configurations

(.hcf files). Uploading configurations to the Easy Upgrade Utility lets

you back up these files.

• Manage the memory in your System Card by specifying which device descriptions can be downloaded to your System Card. Limiting the number of device descriptions will free memory on your System Card.

• Assign a Unit Name to a 475 Field Communicator to uniquely identify it, which is useful when connecting to a 475 Field Communicator using Bluetooth.

See the Easy Upgrade Utility Help for more information on these

features.

Connecting the 475 Field Communicator or System Card

You can use three connection types to connect a 475 Field

Communicator to the Easy Upgrade Utility: IrDA, Bluetooth (if

licensed), or a supported card reader. The 475 Field Communicator must be in Listen for PC mode to communicate through IrDA or Bluetooth. See the AMS Device Manager Books Online for information on supported connection types.

Certain connection types are required to transfer files or information

between the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility and a 475 Field

Communicator. See

Table 2-2.

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Table 2-2. Required connection types to transfer files using the Easy Upgrade Utility

File to Transfer Required Connection Type

Device Descriptions* IrDA, Bluetooth, or a Card Reader

Event Capture Files IrDA or Bluetooth

HART Device or User

IrDA, Bluetooth, or a Card Reader

Configuration Files

Licenses IrDA or Bluetooth

ScratchPad (.txt) Files IrDA or Bluetooth

System Software* IrDA, Bluetooth, or a Card Reader

Unit Name IrDA or Bluetooth

*Some upgrades may require a card reader.

Listen for PC

The Listen for PC option lets you select IrDA or Bluetooth as the connection

type to communicate with a PC. To enter Listen for PC

mode, tap the Listen for PC icon from the Field Communicator Main Menu. IrDA is initially set as the default connection type and is automatically enabled when you open Listen for PC.

You can change the connection type at an

y time by tapping the

Change Connection Type button and then selecting an option. Tap OK to use the selected connection type for only the current session.

The default connection type is used the next time you open Listen for PC. Tap Save as Default to always use the selected connection type when Listen for PC is opened.

After you select the connection type, the 475 Field Communicator

s for a connection from the PC. When the 475 is connected, a

wait message appears and the PC name is listed in the Connected PC field on the Listen for PC window.

NOTE

The Power key, standby timer, and auto-off timer are disabled when the 475 Field Communicator is in Listen for PC mode.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth interface (if licensed) lets your 475 Field Communicator connect to

the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility version 3.0 or

higher to transfer device descriptions, system software, configurations, Event Captures, application licenses, and ScratchPad (.txt) files. Check your AMS Device Manager documentation to see if Bluetooth is supported.

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