Simulating An Online Connection To A Hart Device - Emerson 375 User Manual

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Simulating an
Online
Connection to
a HART device
The 375 Field Communicator has a simulation mode that
lets you simulate an online connection to a
HART-compatible 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.
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 375 Field
Communicator are listed.
3. Double-tap the desired manufacturer to expand the
list. The models available for the manufacturer are
listed.
4. Double-tap the desired model to expand the list. The
device revisions available for the selected model are
listed.
5. Double-tap the desired device revision. Refer to the
device manual to determine the device revision.
6. If a warning appears, thoroughly read the warning, tap
CONT to accept the warning and proceed, or tap EXIT
to return to the Utility menu. (This warning will not
appear if your device is tested.) The Online menu for
the simulated device is displayed. You can now use
the 375 Field Communicator as if it were connected to
the selected device and perform any online task.
HART Functionality