Getting To Know The Communicator; Display Icons - Siemens 7MF4333 User Manual

Model 275 Universal Hart Communicator

2.4 GETTING TO KNOW THE COMMUNICATOR

The HART Communicator operates either on-line or off-line. Off-line operation is used to create or edit a
configuration that can then be downloaded to a HART device, such as a transmitter. On-line operation is
used to download a configuration to a HART device, upload a configuration, edit HART device operating
parameters, and monitor process values.
For off-line operation, the Communicator need not be connected to a HART device. On-line operation
requires a connection to a powered HART device.
The menu that appears first when the Communicator is turned on depends on whether the Communicator
is connected to a powered HART device.
•
Communicator not connected - Main menu (off-line operation)
•
Communicator connected - Online menu (on-line operation)
To work off-line when connected to a powered loop, access the Main menu from the Online menu by
pressing the LEFT ARROW/PREVIOUS MENU key.
Communicator internal operation is controlled by firmware. Consequently,
operation will depend upon the firmware version and the installed device drivers,
as discussed in this section.

2.4.1 Display Icons

Several different symbols (icons) appear on the LCD to show the state of the Communicator and provide
visible response to actions of the user. Figure 2-3 shows the display icons and how they relate to keypad
functions.
Access Additional
Menu Items
2-8
HART Communicator
Device Info
2 Dev Type
3 Dev ID
4 Tag
5 MM/DD/YY
6 Write Protect
FIGURE 2-3 HART Communicator Display Icons
Note
Low Battery
0
10/10/10
Yes
UMSITRPDS3-1
HART Communication
( indicates connected
device is configured in
the burst mode)
Access
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