Simulate A Live Device; View The Device Descriptions On The Trex Unit - Emerson AMS Trex User Manual

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Simulate a live device

You can simulate an online connection to a device without connecting to a device.
Simulation mode is a training tool that helps you become familiar with devices before
configuring them in a critical environment.
Note
Not all device descriptions have been optimized to run in simulation mode.
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View the device descriptions on the Trex unit

You can view all the device descriptions that are installed on the Trex unit. The device
descriptions are organized by the HART or FOUNDATION fieldbus protocol.
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Select Basic or Master, and tap OK.
Tap OK to restart the device and apply the changes.
The Trex unit displays the Device List.
In the Field Communicator application, tap HART Offline or Fieldbus Offline on the
Connect - Select screen.
Tap Simulate.
Tap a device manufacturer.
Tap the device type.
Tap the device revision.
Tap OK when the device information is displayed.
The device menu is displayed. You can view the device menus and configure
parameters.
To end simulation, tap Menu > Disconnect or close the Field Communication
application.
In the Field Communicator application, tap HART Offline or Fieldbus Offline on the
Connect - Select screen, depending on the type of device descriptions you want to
view.
Tap Simulate.
Select a device manufacturer.
Select a device type.
The device revision and device description revision are displayed.
Field Communicator application
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