Emerson Electric 375 User Manual

Getting the
Most Out of
Your 375 Field
Communicator

Six easy ways to
optimize use of the
375 Field Communicator
and Easy Upgrade
software

TIP #1 — USE E A SY UP G R A D E TO KEEP YOUR 375 FIELD
COMMUNICATOR UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LATEST

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SOFTWARE AND DEVICE DESCRIPTIONS (DD

New features and support for additional field devices are continually added to the 375 Field
Communicator. These upgrades are always available over the Web at no charge to users who have
the Easy Upgrade option. In fact, the recent Version 2.0 software release added significant benefits,
including:

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Faster Startup Time

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Optimized Power Management resulting in longer battery life

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Expanded FOUNDATIONTMfieldbus diagnostics

If your 375 Field Communicator does not have the Easy Upgrade option, it can be purchased
at any time over the Web using the Online Licensing tool.

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TIP #2 — REGISTER YOUR 375 FIELD COMMUNICATOR

By registering your communicator, you can automatically be notified when new features and
device descriptions (DDs) are available. These notifications will help you determine the best time
to upgrade your 375 Field Communicator using Easy Upgrade. You can also be notified when your
Easy Upgrade license is close to expiration.

Registration is required when you renew Easy Upgrade or to purchase additional licenses
(such as F
your 375 Field Communicator is already registered.

To register your 375 Field Communicator, follow these simple steps:

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Start the Easy Upgrade Programming Utility and connect your 375 Field

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Select Licensing and Registration Tab and then click the Online button.

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Follow the prompts.

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Communicator with the IR Port.