Appendix C Using A Field Communicator With The Transmitter; Basic Information About The Field Communicator - Emerson Micro Motion 5700 Configuration And Use Manual

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C Using a Field Communicator with the
transmitter
C.1 Basic information about the Field Communicator
The Field Communicator is a handheld configuration and management tool that can be used with a variety of
devices, including Micro Motion transmitters. It provides complete access to transmitter functions and data.
Field Communicator documentation
Most of the instructions in this manual assume that you are already familiar with the Field Communicator and
can perform the following tasks:
• Turn on the Field Communicator
• Navigate the Field Communicator menus
• Establish communication with HART-compatible devices
• Send configuration data to the device
• Use the alpha keys to enter information
If you are unable to perform these tasks, consult the Field Communicator manual before attempting to use
the Field Communicator. The Field Communicator manual is available on the documentation CD or at
www.emerson.com.
Device descriptions (DDs)
In order for the Field Communicator to work with your device, the appropriate device description (DD) must
be installed: 5700 Configurable I/O Dev v1, DD v2, or later
To view the device descriptions that are installed on your Field Communicator:
1. At the HART application menu, press Utility > Available Device Descriptions.
2. Scroll the list of manufacturers and select Micro Motion, then scroll the list of installed device
descriptions.
If Micro Motion is not listed, or you do not see the required device description, use the Field Communicator
Easy Upgrade Utility to install the device description, or contact customer support.
Field Communicator menus and messages
Many of the menus in this manual start with the On-Line menu. Ensure that you are able to navigate to the
On-Line menu.
As you use the Field Communicator with a Micro Motion transmitter, you will see a number of messages and
notes. This manual does not document all of these messages and notes.
Important
The user is responsible for responding to messages and notes and complying with all safety messages.
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