Ams Wireless Configurator; Setup - Emerson 1410 Reference Manual

Reference Manual
00809-0200-4410, Rev BC
4.5

AMS Wireless Configurator

AMS Wireless Configurator helps deploy and configure wireless field devices. It provides an integrated
operating environment that leverages the full capabilities of WirelessHART
trending, charting, and graphical display capabilities provided by enhanced EDDL technology.
Display and modify device configuration
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View device diagnostics
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View process variables
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Provision a wireless device using the drag-and-drop operation so it can join a Gateway's self-organizing
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network
Enhance AMS Wireless Configurator functionality with the AMS Wireless SNAP-ON Application
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Restrict access to AMS Wireless Configurator functions through the use of security permissions
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See the release notes for information specific to the current release of AMS Wireless Configurator. To
display the release notes, select START>PROGRAMS>AMS WIRELESS CONFIGURATOR>HELP.
4.5.1

Setup

AMS Wireless Configurator supports connectivity to a Wireless Network and a HART Modem. Both of
these interfaces must be configured through the Network Configuration application. To run this
application, select START>PROGRAMS>AMS DEVICE MANAGER>NETWORK CONFIGURATION.
Note
Do not have the Security Setup Utility running at the same time as the Network Configuration
application or else a configuration error might occur.
Use the following procedure to configure a wireless network for AMS Wireless Configurator:
1. Open the Network Configuration application.
2. Select Add...
3. Select Wireless Network and select Install...
4. Select Next.
5. Enter a name for the wireless network and select Next.
6. Enter the HostName or IP Address for the Gateway and select Add.
7. Repeat
8. Check the box to Enable Secure Communications with the Wireless Gateway.
9. Select Finish to close the configuration window.
10. Select Close to exit the Network Configuration application.
Software Setup
Step 6 if multiple Gateways need to be added.
Software Setup
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