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Viewing available device
descriptions
Simulating an online
connection to a HART
device
The Available Device Descriptions menu lets you view all the device
descriptions in the 475 Field Communicator. HART device descriptions
enable the 475 Field Communicator to recognize and configure
specific HART devices. Use the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade
Utility to download or import new device descriptions and then transfer
them to your 475 Field Communicator. See the Easy Upgrade Utility
Help more information.
To view the currently installed HART device descriptions:
1.From the HART Application main menu, double-tap Utility.
2.Double-tap Available Device Descriptions. The manufacturer
names of the installed device descriptions are listed.
3.Double-tap the desired device manufacturer to expand the list. The
models available for the manufacturer are listed.
4.Double-tap the desired device model. The device revisions available
for the selected model are listed. One of the icons below appears
next to each device description to indicate its status.
Table 3-3. Device description icons
Icon
Meaning
The device description has been tested with the system
software version in the 475 Field Communicator.
The device description has not been formally tested for use
with the system software version in the 475 Field
Communicator. The device description can be used, but you
may experience unexpected results.
The device description is incompatible and cannot be used
with the system software version in the 475 Field
Communicator. You need to transfer a different version of this
device description to the 475 Field Communicator.
The 475 Field Communicator has a simulation mode that lets you
simulate an online connection to a HART device without actually
connecting to a device. Simulation mode is a training tool that helps
you become familiar with devices before configuring them in a critical
environment. A simulated configuration cannot be saved. Not all
device descriptions have been optimized to run under simulation. The
HART Application will close to the Field Communicator Main Menu if
the device cannot be simulated.
To simulate a connection to a HART device:
1.From the HART Application main menu, double-tap Utility.
2.Double-tap Simulation. The manufacturers with device descriptions
installed in the 475 Field Communicator are listed.
3.Double-tap the desired manufacturer to expand the list. The models
available for the manufacturer are listed.
HART functionality
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