Prerequisites; Download The New Easy Upgrade Utility Version 3.X - Emerson 475 Upgrade Procedures

January 2011

Prerequisites

(Verify the following before proceeding)
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Easy Upgrade Utility version 3.0 or earlier is installed.
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The Field Communicator contains System Software version 3.1 or earlier.
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A Secure Digital (SD) card reader is installed or connected to your PC.
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Understand that any HART configurations stored in the flash memory of the Field Communicator will
be lost after the upgrade unless they are first saved on either an expansion module (note: only 375
Field Communicator can have an expansion module) or in AMS
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If the 375 Field Communicator has an Expansion Module installed in the side of the unit, remove it
before performing the upgrade. It can be re-inserted when the upgrade is complete.
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An Internet connection is available to download the new System Software and DDs, and register the
Field Communicator.
STEP 1: Download the new Easy Upgrade Utility version 3.x
1.1 Launch the Easy Upgrade Utility (version 3.0 or earlier).
Note: the screenshots below are based on upgrading from 375 Easy Upgrade Utility version 2.0.3. If
you have the Easy Upgrade 3.0 already, click the Update PC button in the Upgrade screen, then
follow the prompts.
1.2 From the General tab, click the Check for Updates button.
A message indicating that a critical update to the Easy Upgrade Utility is displayed. Click OK.
1.3 Save the new Easy Upgrade install file (TPUInstall.exe) to a location on your PC.
A Browse for Folder dialog appears asking where you want to save this install file. Select a folder
from this display and click OK to begin the download. The left side of the status bar at the bottom of
the screen indicates that the new Easy Upgrade Utility is downloading. Wait until the download is
complete.
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