Rosemount 4088 Transmitter Utility Upgrade User Manual Manual Supplement

Manual Supplement

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November 2018

Rosemount™ 4088 Transmitter Utility Upgrade
User Manual

Installation and user guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 1

What update was made to the firmware? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1

Upgrade utility release information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 2

Hardware requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2

Connecting to the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 2

Using the upgrade utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3

Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

1.0 Installation and user guide

This guide provides information required to install and use the Rosemount™ 4088 Firmware Upgrade
Utility.

NOTICE

Per the license agreement, do not share this tool, with anyone outside your organization. If you do
share the tool with others within your organization, let any additional users know that this tool is
proprietary and absolutely cannot be shared outside of the organization.

2.0 What update was made to the firmware?

As of January 5th, 2018, the Rosemount 4088 firmware was updated from firmware revision 5 to revision

6. Firmware revision 6 has updated the default damping on process temperature from five seconds to
two seconds, allowing for faster temperature measurement response times as well as reduced

calibration time required. Firmware revision 6 also enhanced the calibration process between Emerson
flow computers and the Rosemount 4088 transmitter, creating tighter integration and reduced
maintenance time.

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3.0 Upgrade utility release information

Utility version: 1.0.0.5
Released date: January, 2018
Released by: Emerson

4.0 System requirements

Microsoft® Windows™ 7 Operating System (32 or 64 bit)

5.0 Hardware requirements

Serial to RS-485 Modem (computer must have serial port)

If computer does not have a serial port, a USB to serial modem converter must be used.

The tool may work with many different modems and converters, but all testing at Rosemount was
completed with the following modems:

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 Modem 1: Rosemount serial to RS-485 modem, Part # 03095-5106-0002

 Modem 2: B&B Electronics, Model 485SD9TB

6.0 Connecting to the transmitter

Transmitter covers should not be removed in explosion-proof areas with power applied.

 To ensure there are no connection interruptions, the Rosemount 4088 communications should be

isolated from any other transmitter or flow computer when the firmware flash is in process.

 Connect a reliable power source to the PWR (+) and (-) terminals on the transmitter.

 Connect the communication leads from the modem to the RS-485 (A) and (B) terminals of the

transmitter.

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7.0 Using the upgrade utility

1. Enter the Modbus® address for the transmitter.

2. Ensure the baud rate in the transmitter and utility tool match.

3. Select the proper serial port on your PC.

4. Select the Flash button.

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 Each transmitter will take about 10 minutes to upgrade at 9600 Baud.

 Device configuration and calibration will be maintained throughout the update process, so there is

no need to recalibrate or reconfigure after the update completes.

7.1 Error message

If an error message is received during the upgrade process, it will appear as follows.

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If this happens, ensure the transmitter communication is isolated, the power supply is providing
sufficient power, all connections are good, and simply start the upgrade process over.

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8.0 Technical support

If issues arise during upgrade, contact your local Emerson sales representative for help or answers to
your questions.

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