Endress+Hauser Field Xpert SFX100 Operating Instructions Manual

Endress+Hauser Field Xpert SFX100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Field Xpert SFX100
Device configurator
F ie ld X p e r t
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O K
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BA00060S/04/en/14.12
Version 1.07.xx/1.01.xx
71188608

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Field Xpert SFX100 Device configurator F ie ld X p e r t BA00060S/04/en/14.12 Version 1.07.xx/1.01.xx 71188608...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Field Xpert SFX100 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of contents ......1 Fieldgate FXA520 .
  • Page 4 Index Field Xpert SFX100 Device and Block Reports ....74 6.7.1 Create Device Report (Device Xpert HART) 74 6.7.2 Create Block Report (Device Xpert FF) . . . 75 6.7.3 View reports on PDA .
  • Page 5: Revision History

    ® Bluetooth Registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc, Washington, USA ® Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies and organizations. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 6: Safety

    Do not open the Field Xpert housing. It does not contain any parts which the user needs to service or repair. In the event of a fault or defect, please return the Field Xpert to Endress+Hauser. Opening the Field Xpert invalidates the guarantee and Ex approval. The VIATOR Bluetooth and FFblue modem may be opened in order to replace the batteries, as described in this manual.
  • Page 7: Conventions And Icons

    A terminal which must be grounded before making any other connections can be made. Equipotential connection A connection which must be connected to the grounding system of the plant. This may be, for example, an equipotential line or star grounding system, depending on national or company procedures. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 8: Identification

    • Retain the accompanying documents also. If you find that the contents are damaged, do not put the device into operation. In this case, please contact your Endress+Hauser Sales Center. Return the device to us, if possible in the original packaging.
  • Page 9: Device Name And Serial Number

    Field Xpert 2 Identification Device name and serial number The Endress+Hauser device name (Field Xpert) and serial number are to be found on the nameplate, which is attached to the rear of the housing. Endress+Hauser manufacturer Serial number Information on Ex rating manufacturer’s...
  • Page 10: Function And System Design

    Function and System Design Function Field Xpert from Endress+Hauser is a high-performance industrial PDA based on Windows Mobile, with compact external dimensions, an integrated WLAN, USB, Bluetooth and infrared connection. This allows it to be connected to HART and/or FOUNDATION fieldbus devices via a modem or gateway.
  • Page 11: Connecting To Hart Devices

    Fig. 3-2: Connection via load resistor Connection via HART communication sockets HART device – Field Xper t Transmitter power supply RMA421 RMA422 RNS221 RN221 Fig. 3-3: Connection via a transmitter power supply with HART communication sockets (internal load resistor) Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 12: Wifi - Hart Point-To-Point Connection

    Fieldgates are powered by RN221 or RN221N-B transmitter power supplies. SCADA visualization Field Xpert WiFi access point Ethernet e.g. 2 x RN221N-B … e.g. RNS221 ENDRESS+HAUSER ENDRESS+HAUSER RN 221N RN 221N Fieldgate Fieldgate FXA520 FXA520 Fig. 3-4: Equipment architecture for HART point-to-point connection 3.2.3...
  • Page 13: Wifi - Hart Multiplexer Connection

    Ethernet Fieldgate FXA520 Master Master HART-Multiplexer HART-Multiplexer RS-485 RS-485 e.g. Pepperl + Fuchs e.g. Pepperl + Fuchs KFD2-HMM-16 KFD2-HMM-16 maximum 15 devices maximum 15 devices e.g. e.g. RNS221 RN221N-B Fig. 3-6: Equipment architecture for HART multiplexer connection Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 14: Connecting To Foundation Fieldbus Devices

    FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 segment. SCADA visualization Field Xpert WiFi access point Ethernet SFC162 Visitor Controller with power supply Channel 1...4 FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Fig. 3-8: Equipment architecture for FOUNDATION fieldbus network (Non-Ex) Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 15: Operability

    • The standard key assignment can be adjusted manually in the Field Xpert Start menu under Setting=>Personal=>Keys. Assign any function or program from the picklist to each key and when finished, tap on OK in the top right-hand corner. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 16: Charging The Field Xpert Battery

    • The non-Ex version of Field Xpert has an average battery life of 9 to 27 hours The actual life depends upon the type of Bluetooth, WLAN and infrared usage as well as the intensity of data transmission and the screen brightness. If the battery becomes completely exhausted, any unsaved data will be lost. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 17: Long-Term Data Storage

    USB interface box The optional USB interface box allows Field Xpert to be connected to a computer via its USB port. Fig. 4-3: USB interface box Connection to charger USB interface to computer USB interface to Field Xpert Connection to Laptop/PC Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 18: Viator Bluetooth Modem

    Ex installation, as there is a danger that the protective circuits have been inadvertently overloaded and no longer function correctly. 4.2.1 Overview Fig. 4-4: Modem with connecting cables Status LED Terminals On/off button Locking screw for battery compartment Connecting cable Battery compartment Serial number and MAC address Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 19: Batteries

    To reactivate the modem, you must press the on/off button again. Notice! • This setting can be adjusted manually. To do this, you can download software (VIATOR CheckBT software) free of charge from the web site of the modem manufacturer MACTek (www.mactekcorp.com/products.htm) Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 20: Fieldgate Fxa520

    Fieldgate FXA520 is installed in a control network. The access ports may also differ. Provided you know the IP address of the Fieldgate, however, you can use a Web browser to view the Fieldgate setup in the Settings=>Network menus Ethernet Setup and Miscellaneous Server Setup. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 21: Ffblue Bluetooth Modem

    Ex installation, as there is a danger that the protective circuits have been inadvertently overloaded and no longer function correctly. 4.4.1 Overview Fig. 4-6: Modem with connecting cables Traffic LED Connecting cable Status LED Nameplate with device information Terminals Locking screw for battery compartment Securing loop Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 22: Power/Batteries

    Serial connection with FFblue modem is established, but no traffic 1 Hz, red 1 Hz, blue Bluetooth traffic H1 bus status not indicated as information about battery state is more important Battery Empty Battery empty Bluetooth interface cannot be used Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 23: Sfc162 Gateway

    In addition, the SFC162 must be set to operate in visitor mode. This is done by calling up the SFC162 Web Server by entering its IP address in your Web browser. When the SFC162 web server opens, proceed as described in Chapter 3.1.3 of the Operating Manual BA00069S/04/en. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 24: Commissioning Field Xpert

    Xpert license has been purchased • a Bluetooth connection for FOUNDATION fieldbus has already been configured and installed in Field Xpert by Endress+Hauser prior to delivery if a FOUNDATION fieldbus or HART plus FOUNDATION Fieldbus Device Xpert license has been purchased •...
  • Page 25: Connect To The Modem

    (the dialog may show a list or icons, depending upon the setting in Menu=>View As) – The first time you use a Bluetooth connection you will be asked for a pass key (mactek for VIATOR modem or 1234 for FFblue modem) – The chosen connection goes green Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 26: Synchronize The Dd Library (Dd Updates)

    DD updating licence has been purchased, Device Xpert will connect to the Endress+Hauser Field Xpert - Device Expert DD Update Server, where the latest DD libraries are available. Device Xpert automatically detects whether a valid licence is available, e.g. if purchased at a later date or updated.
  • Page 27: Update Your Personal Licence Details

    – Product: software package licenced on the Field Xpert – Device Xpert Software Licence Number – Activated on: date on which the licence was activated – DD Updates until: last date at which updates can be downloaded, see Chapter 5.1.4 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 28: Installing And Configuring A Bluetooth Modem

    • The Bluetooth modem has already been configured and installed in Field Xpert by Endress+Hauser prior to delivery. You must follow the instructions in this section only if you need to reconfigure the modem following a Field Xpert e.g. clean reset or if you want to add a second Bluetooth modem.
  • Page 29: Add A Viator Bluetooth Modem (Hart)

    3 Open the iPAQ Wireless dialog (Start=>iPAQ Wireless) or choose the symbol in the lower right hand corner 4 If not already switched on, tap on the Bluetooth button in order to switch on Bluetooth communication – The icon first turns green Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 30 – Scroll down and select the menu Explore a Bluetooth device 7 The Explore a Bluetooth device window appears showing all available Bluetooth devices – Tap on MACTekVia... (MACTek Viator Bluetooth modem) Note: To see more details tap on View => List Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 31 8 The configuration window appears – Under Service Selection, select SPP and tap on Next 9 In the next window, tap on Finish 10 The modem is now available in My Shortcuts – To proceed, double tap on the modem icon Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 32 The PIN code is mactek (all lower case) –Tap on Enter after typing in the code 12 On successful connection, the MACTek icon shows two green arrows 13 Tap on "X" and then OK in the upper righthand corner to return to the start screen. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 33: Add A Ffblue Bluetooth Modem (Foundation Fieldbus)

    – If necessary, connect the modem to the bus again 3 Open the iPAQ Wireless function (Start=>iPAQ Wireless) or choose the symbol in the lower right hand corner 4 Tap on the Bluetooth button in order to switch on Bluetooth communication – The icon first turns green Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 34 7 The Explore a window appears showing all available Bluetooth devices – If you prefer an icon to a list entry, tap on View As=> Icons Note: if the modem is not found the first time, Tap Refresh 8 To proceed, tap on FFblue-xxxxx (FFblue Bluetooth modem) Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 35 –Tap on Enter after typing in the code 10 The configuration window appears – Under Service Selection, select Bluetooth Serial Port – If required, check the Security check box – Tap on Next to proceed 11 In the next window, tap on Finish Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 36 – On successful connection, the FFblue Modem icon shows two green arrows 13 A double tap on a connected modem indicates the connection properties 14 Tap on OK, "X" and then OK in the upper righthand corner to return to the start screen. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 37: Installing And Configuring A Wifi Access Point

    Field Xpert start page 1 Open the iPAQ Wireless function (Start=>iPAQ Wireless) or choose the symbol in the lower right hand corner 2 Tap on the WiFi button in order to activate WiFi communication – The icon first turns yellow Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 38 – The Configure Wireless Network page opens at the General Tab – Select the connection "Work" 5 Tap on the Network key tab – Select the type of encryption you use and enter your network key. The encryption type and network key can be obtained from your network administrator Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 39 – Tap on Use specific IP address if this is not the case – Enter the IP address and subnet mask of the WiFi access point. – The IP address assigned must be in the same subnet as the FXA520, see Chapter 5.3.2 or SFC162, see Chapter 5.3.3 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 40 – Tap on the WiFi button in order to deactivate WiFi communication 10 Tap on the WiFi button in order to activate WiFi communication – If connection to the network is successful, the color of the WiFi icon changes to green. – Close the menu by selecting OK Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 41: Adding A Fieldgate Fxa520 For Hart Communication

    • You will also need the HART Pass Through Port Number, the User name and Password 1 From the Field Xpert start page tap on the Device Xpert HART icon 2 From the Device Xpert HART start page select Device => Scan 3 In the Initiate Device Scan page, select Connections Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 42 – Enter the IP address of the Fieldgate FXA520 – Enter the HART Pass Through Port Number of the Fieldgate FXA520 (default: 3222) – Enter the Username and Password of the Fieldgate FXA520 (default: super, super) – Tap on the HART tab Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 43 – Tap on the Fieldgate FXA520 icon which has now been added to the page 9 Field Xpert scans the HART network and displays the devices connected to the FXA520 – Tap on a device tag to open the associated device parameter view Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 44 5 Commissioning Field Xpert Field Xpert 10 All the blocks from the device are loaded and presented in a tree 11 You are now ready to configure the device as described in Chapter 6.3 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 45: Adding A Sfc162 Gateway For Foundation Fieldbus Communication

    Adding a SFC162 gateway for FOUNDATION fieldbus communication 1 From the Field Xpert start page tap on the Device Xpert FF icon 2 From the Device Xpert FF start page select Device => Scan 3 In the Initiate Device Scan page, select Connections Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 46 – Tap on the Communications tab 6 In the Communications page: – Enter the IP address of the linking device as Host – Tap on OK to return to the Connections page – The linking device is now available as a connection Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 47 – Tap on the Linking Device icon which has now been added to the page 8 Field Xpert scans the FF network, finds the linking device and displays the devices connected to it 9 You are now ready to configure the device as described in Chapter 6.3. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 48: Optimizing Battery Use

    1 To change the backlight setting Tap the Windows icon and select Settings 2 In the Settings menu and System tab tap on the Backlight icon 3 In the Backlight page open the Battery Power tag – Uncheck the box to switch off the battery save feature Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 49 – Uncheck the box to switch off the battery save feature when used with external power 5 Select the Brightness tab to regulate the brightness of the display for operation with battery and/or external power 6 Tap on OK, then "X" to return to the start screen Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 50: Power Saving

    1 To change the power saving Tap the Windows icon and select Settings 2 In the Settings menu and System tab, tap on the Power icon 3 Select the Main tab to see the current status of the main and backup battery Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 51 5 Select the Advance tab to configure the length of the inactive time period for switch off of the device 6 Select the USB Charging tab to configure the charging of the device via a USB connection 7 Tap on OK, then "X" to return to the start screen Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 52: Paired Devices

    The modems paired to the Field Xpert’s Bluetooth inteface can be viewed in the iPAQ Wireless dialog by selecting Manager=>Menu=>Paired devices A dialog opens displaying the modems – Add allows another modem to be paired with the Field Xpert – Delete deletes the selected device Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 53: Additional Software

    • Contacts: Phone numbers, address • Outlook E-mail: Mailing program • Excel Mobile: Spreadsheet for tabular calculations • Calculator: Simple arithmetic functions • Word Mobile: Word processing • Note:s Simple notepad • Tasks: Description, prioritization, scheduling and alarming of tasks Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 54: Operating Device Xpert

    6 Operating Device Xpert Field Xpert Operating Device Xpert The Device Xpert configuration software from Endress+Hauser supports the Field Xpert as a complete HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus communicator for industrial applications. Notice! • If you are using the Ethernet gateway FXA520 (HART) or SFC162 (FOUNDATION fieldbus) to connect to your devices via WiFi, the connections must have been set up prior to using Device Xpert, see Chapter 5.3...
  • Page 55 (DD) to the connected devices – For 4–20 mA/HART the parametrization overview page is shown, see Step 6 – For HART multidrop or Fieldgate FXA520, several devices may be found 6 Tap on a device name to open the parametrization overview page: Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 56: Connecting To A Foundation Fieldbus Device

    – Opening the Connections tab and tapping on an icon changes the connection – Tap the Scan button – If you have not set up Field Xpert as described in Chapter 5.1.3, you may have to select a modem before the scan starts. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 57 – Example via SFC162 gateway left, via FFblue modem right – For uncommissioned devices, the device name and identifier normally appears 5 For commissioned devices, a block and parameter list can now be generated as described in Chapter 6.2.4 – For uncommissioned devices, continue with Chapter 6.2.23. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 58: Setting A Tag And Device Address

    – In the context menu that appears: Tap on Tag/Address=> Set Tag 2 Enter the tag, Tap OK to register the change – Tap on OK to acknowledge the message that appears: – The new tag is displayed in the tree Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 59 BOF Class "Link Master" should have a lower address than a device with BOF Class "Basic" A compact address range accelerates the scanning of the segment – Tap on OK to register the change and download the address to the device (takes time) Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 60: Setting A Bof Class

    3 Tap and hold on the device – In the context menu that appears: Tap on Restart Device – In the dialog that now appears, tap on OK, to confirm the restart – When the device has restarted the "Link Master" functionality is activated Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 61: Generate A Block And Parameter List

    – To return to the block list tap on Device => Disconnect Block Notice! • Depending on device DD, it is possible that not all input parameters are visible in their own block. The block "Parameters", however, contains all the parameters in the device not contained in menu items. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 62: Change The Block Target Mode

    OOS in the block mode header – In the page which appears, see Step 2, remove the tick from Auto and tick OOS – Tap on OK in the top righthand corner to execute the change Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 63: Enable Function Block Viewing

    DCS in use. For this reason, the default setting for Device Xpert is to hide the corresponding information. If you wish to see the function blocks in the block list, they can be enabled as follows. 1 From the Device Xpert start page select View => Configuration Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 64 4 The function blocks will now appear in the block list. – If you activate this function after you have already fetched the function blocks of a device, you will have to repeat the Fetch Function Block command, see Chapter 6.2.4 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 65: Parameterization Of Devices

    • Tap on the icon when the keyboard is active to hide it again Search • Tap on the icon to open the search function The header bar of the parameter tree can be hidden/displayed by selecting View=>Header Bar. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 66: Parameter Folders

    Confirm updates Transfers all updates made in the folder to the field device Discard updates • After confirmation with YES, discards all updates made since last edit Parameter context menu See Item 4 • Changes according to parameter properties Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 67: Device Diagnosis

    3 Parameters in the parameter list which are permanently displayed in red have an error – Open the parameter error description by tap and hold on the parameter name and selection of Display Error – A text box with a description of the error appears Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 68: Envelope Curve

    Field Xpert Envelope curve Device Xpert provides an envelope curve display for all Endress+Hauser time-of-flight level transmitters using the HART protocol. It is added as an Envelope Curve parameter group in the parameter group tree. For a full description of the functions, the user is referred to the operating instructions of the connected device.
  • Page 69 5 Tap and hold on the graph opens a context menu that allows the user to – Change the presentation (FAC, Envelope) – Hide the display legend or move it to a bottom left (or top left) – Have a Zoom View/Small View of the envelope curve – Close the envelope curve (Close Graph) Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 70: Favorites Folder

    1 Tap and hold on the My <device name>/My Block folder to open the context menu 2 Tap on Add Folder to open the Enter Folder Name page 3 Enter the name and Tap on OK to add the subfolder to My <device name>/My Block Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 71 5 Display the parameters by opening the My <device name>/My block folder or subfolder 6 Parameters can be removed from the My <device name>/My Block folder by calling the parameter context menu by tap and hold and selecting Remove from "My <device name>/ My Block" or Remove from "<Subfolder>" Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 72: Upload/Compare Function

    – Tap on OK to store 3 Field Xpert uploads the current device configuration and stores it as an .img file at the location \SD Card\IMAGES: – A successful upload is indicated by a corresponding message. – Tap on OK to confirm Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 73: Compare

    – The column width can be adjusted by dragging the cursor over the separating line (as Excel) 3 The image file is opened in a new tab – Previous parameter settings can be seen by navigating through the parameter groups Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 74 6 Tap on OK to display the compare parameter tree – Parameter groups and parameters with differences are highlighted in red Notice! • The compare function does not differ between dynamic (output) and static parameters, so that it is normal to find differences between parameter groups Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 75 7 Tap on a highlighted folder to see the changes in detail 8 Tap and hold on a highlighted parameter to see the online configuration value – Reset Comparison Results removes the highlighed comparison results 9 Close the image by selecting Device=>Upload/Compare=>Close Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 76: Device And Block Reports

    3 Field Xpert stores the current device configuration as an XML file with XSL style sheet at the location \SD Card\REPORTS – A successful save is indicated by a corresponding message – Tap on OK to confirm 4 The Device Report can be viewed with the PDA (web browser) or can be imported into Microsoft Excel. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 77: Create Block Report (Device Xpert Ff)

    3 Field Xpert stores the current device configuration as an XML file with XSL style sheet at the location \SD Card\REPORTS – A successful save is indicated by a corresponding message – Tap on OK to confirm 4 The Device Report can be viewed with the PDA (web browser) or can be imported into Microsoft Excel. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 78: View Reports On Pda

    3 In the folder tap on the desired report – If the file name cannot be read, press the F1 key for a long period to landscape display mode (Press the F1 key for a period to return to portrait display mode) Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 79 Field Xpert 6 Operating Device Xpert 4 The XML report (HART left, FOUNDATION fieldbus right) is displayed with Windows Internet Explorer using the style sheet (here shown in landscape mode and smallest font) – Scroll down to see more information Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 80: Backup/Copy Reports And Images

    5 Copy the desired files including the XSL style sheet to the PC or laptop in a separate folder 6.7.5 View report on PC/laptop The reports can be viewed by opening the required report file using the Internet Explorer. Note that the style sheet needs to be in the same folder as the report. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 81: Additional Functions

    2 In the search page, enter the parameter name you wish to search for (or part of it) into the text field and then tap on Search 3 You will be provided with a list of all parameters containing your search term. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 82 5 Tap on the magnifying glass to return to the search list, see Step 3 6 To delete the search result, tap and hold on a parameter – In the context menu tap on Clear Search Results 7 The parameters are displayed as normal: Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 83: Application Help

    Device Xpert possesses an application help in which detailed information is available. 1 Open the application help by selecting Help=>Application Help 2 The list of topics appears – Tap on the topic you require 3 Tap on Contents or Search to look for individual subjects or specific words Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 84: Device Information (Hart)

    – Tap and hold on the device line and select Device Information from the context window – or select View=>Device Information from the main menu 2 The device information is displayed 3 Close the Device Information page with OK Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 85: Device Information And Block Properties

    – Tap and hold on the device or block line – Select Device Information or Properties from the context window 2 The device information or block properties are displayed – Example: device left, block right 3 Close the Device Information or Properties page with OK Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 86: Device Description Information

    2 In the Scan menu tap on Scan 3 When the device has been found, tap on its name 4 If Field Xpert is unable to find a registered DD, it will automatically load the Generic DD – Confirm possible messages with Yes or OK Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 87: Configuration Menu

    6.9.1 Connection The Connection dialog shows the connections that are available for Device Xpert (HART left, FOUNDATION fieldbus right). Tapping on Add Connection allows a new connection to be set up, see Chapters 5.2.2, 5.2.3 and 5.3.2, 5.3.3 respectively. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 88: Http Proxy

    The Device library dialog shows a list of all the DDs (HART or FOUNDATION fieldbus) supported by Device Xpert. The tree can be opened out to reveal the device names and DD versions. Tap and hold on any folder to get additional informatioin via the context menu. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 89: Paths

    Block appears in the device or block list of a HART or FOUNDATION fieldbus device. 6.9.6 Modem The Modem dialog lists the Bluetooth modems that are currently paired with Field Xpert and allows the default modem for the current application to be selected. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    A soft reset can be helpful if, for example, the DD device library can not be found. This is stored on the SD card, and if the SD card has not been read, the DD library will not be available. Following a soft reset, the SD card is readable again. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 91: Hard Reset

    2 While holding down these buttons, press the soft reset buttons for about two seconds 3 When screen begins to fade, release the F1 and F4 buttons and then release the soft reset buttons – To reset the hardware registers, the battery automatically disconnects for a short periode – The Pocket PC resets Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 92: Clean Reset

    4 The AutoInstallation tool now starts automatically. Do not touch any keys until the Field Xpert beeps, performs a soft reset and the Windows Mobile screen appears. 5 Follow the instructions on the display until the "i.roc" screen appears 6 Now reinstall the Device Xpert software Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 93: Reinstalling Device Xpert

    Field Xpert’s device memory and licensed again. 1 From the i.roc start screen, tap on Start=>Programs 2 Tap on the File Explorer icon 3 Navigate to the SD card: My Documents=>SD Card – Tap on SD Card Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 94 – In the Choose Device Xpert page enter the index for your software package you ordered initially, e.g. 3 – Tap on OK 6 Now enter the 11-character serial number of your Field Xpert (on rear of device) – Tap on OK Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 95 8 Now select the language to be used by Field Xpert (as operating system in use) – Tap on OK 9 Select whether Field Xpert is to work with a proxy server to have Internat access to the software licencing server – Enter the data of the proxy server Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 96 12 If HART or HART+FF was selected at Step 5, the Power on HART Modem message appears – Switch on the corresponding modem, then tap on OK to continue – If you selected FF only go to Step 15 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 97 – The modem is paired with Field Xpert and two green arrows appear in the icon 15 If you selected FF or HART+FF at Step 5, the procedure is or continues as follows – The Power on FF Modem message appears – Switch on the corresponding modem, then tap on OK to continue Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 98 17 Tap on OK to confirm the message, then tap the modem to be used – The modem is paired with Field Xpert 18 The installation is now complete – Tap on OK to restart Field Xpert and open the start screen Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 99: Connection Problems

    ActiveSync connection lost a PC does not work • Disconnect and reconnect USB port • Restart PC WiFi connection operating in parallel • Set up ActiveSync to accept a parallel wireless connection • If necessary consult your IT specialist Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 100: Software Problems

    If it becomes necessary to synchronize the DD library, e.g. there are new devices on the market, this can done by using the DD update service with the order number SFX101 provided by your local Endress+Hauser Sales Center. You will requested to give the Endress+Hauser serial number of Field Xpert.
  • Page 101: Spare Parts And Accessories

    Docking station for Field Xpert SFX100 (stationary usage) 71137180 including adapter for Field Xpert and USB cable Docking station adapter for Field Xpert SFX100 71137181 USB data transmission set for Field Xpert SFX100 (mobile usage) 71066841 Field Communication Interfaces Bluetooth interface modem for HART protocol 71066844...
  • Page 102: Index

    Index Field Xpert SFX100 Index Activating Bluetooth ......26 Maintain Licence ....... 25 Backlight .
  • Page 104 www.endress.com/worldwide...

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