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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Field Xpert Device configurator F ie ld X p e r t BA060S/04/en/09.09 Version 1.01.xx 71069232...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Change History
Registered trademark ® VIATOR Registered trademark ® Bluetooth Registered trademark ® 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 5: 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 device to Endress+Hauser. Opening the device invalidates the guarantee and Ex approval. The VIATOR Bluetooth modem may be opened in order to replace the batteries, as described in this manual. -
Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual
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 7: 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 8: Device Name
Device name The device name and serial number are to be found on the nameplate, which is attached to the rear of the housing. Manufacturer Endress+Hauser Serial number Endress+Hauser Device name The device type can be derived from the product code as follows:... -
Page 9: Field Xpert Pda
3 Field Xpert PDA Field Xpert PDA Field Xpert - Overview The 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. With a range of Ex approvals, Field Xpert meets the needs and requirements of the process industry for applications inside and outside hazardous areas. -
Page 10: Field Xpert - Getting Started
• The non-Ex version has a battery running time of 9 to 27 hours, depending on the type of Bluetooth, WLAN and infrared usage and depending on the intensity of data transmission and the screen brightness. If the device is switched off, unsaved data will be retained for approx. 48 days. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 11: Backlight For Display
In certain circumstances, reception interference may cause a Bluetooth connection to be terminated completely, resulting in a redial into the HART network. 3.3.5 More information on Field Xpert hardware For information concerning ... see the following source ... use of your Field Xpert hardware Endress+Hauser CD-ROM www.products.endress.com/sfx100 Endress+Hauser... -
Page 12: Connection Via) Viator Bluetooth Modem
Bluetooth connection to be terminated completely, resulting in a redial into the HART network. VIATOR Bluetooth modem - Overview Fig. 4-1: Modem with connecting cables Status LED On/off button Connecting cable Serial number and MAC address Terminals Locking screw for battery compartment Battery compartment (cover) Endress+Hauser... -
Page 13: Viator Bluetooth Modem - Getting Started
Load resistor 250 - 1100 Ohm Field Xper t Hart device Fig. 4-2: Connection via load resistor Connection via RN221B (Ex version) Two-wire power supply RN221B (Ex version) Field Xper t Hart device Fig. 4-3: Connection via RN221B (Ex version) Endress+Hauser... -
Page 14: On/Off Button
To activate it, you must press the on/off button again. This setting can be adjusted manually. To do this, you can download software (VIATOR CheckBT software) for free from the web site of the modem manufacturer MACTek (www.mactekcorp.com/products.htm). Endress+Hauser... -
Page 15: Connection With Viator Bluetooth
4.3.6 Connection with VIATOR Bluetooth modem Note! • The VIATOR Bluetooth modem is already configured and installed for you by Endress+Hauser prior to delivery. You must read this section only if you need to reconfigure the modem following a reset. - Page 16 Create a new connection by selecting "New". A picklist appears. • Scroll down and select "Explore a Bluetooth device". A window appears showing all available Bluetooth devices. Fig. 4-5: Screenshot - Picklist. Fig. 4-6: Screenshot - Available Bluetooth devices Endress+Hauser...
- Page 17 PIN code: mactek (all lower case) • Close the Bluetooth Manager. 4.3.7 More information on the VIATOR Bluetooth interface For information concerning ... see the following source ... use of your VIATOR Bluetooth interface MAKTec product page www.mactekcorp.com Device Xpert application help Endress+Hauser CD-ROM Endress+Hauser...
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Page 18: (Connection Via) Fieldgate Fxa520
GSM modem. A connection between the FXA520 and the Field Xpert is established by accessing the relevant ethernet. Fieldgate FXA520 - Overview Fig. 5-1: Fieldgate FXA520 Status LEDs Ethernet connection HART terminals Terminals, power supply and 4 to 20 mA RS 485 terminals Endress+Hauser... -
Page 19: Fieldgate Fxa520 - Getting Started
HART multidrop With the FXN520 multidrop module, up to 2x eight HART devices operating in a non-hazardous area, can be connected to the Fieldgate. Detailed information on connecting the FXA520 can be found in the Operating Instructions for the FXA520. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 20: Connection With Fieldgate Fxa520
WiFi communication (the icon first turns yellow and, once the connection has been established, it turns green). Fig. 5-2: Screenshot - iPAQ Wireless menu • Open WiFi Settings. All available WLAN networks are displayed. Select the desired network and click on it. Fig. 5-3: Screenshot - WiFi Settings Endress+Hauser... - Page 21 • In the second tab ("Network key"), 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.) Then click on "OK" in the upper right-hand corner. Fig. 5-5: Screenshot - Network key Endress+Hauser...
- Page 22 • If you click once on "HP iPAQ Wi-Fi Adapter" a new window opens in which you must enter a specific IP address. The IP address being assigned must be in the same subnet as the Fieldgate (see fig. 5-8). To obtain the IP address, contact your network administrator. Fig. 5-7: Screenshot - HP iPAQ Wi-Fi Adapter Endress+Hauser...
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Page 23: More Information On The Fieldgate Fxa520 Interface
Close the menu by selecting "OK". 5.3.3 More information on the Fieldgate FXA520 interface For information concerning ... see the following source ... use of your Fieldgate FXA520 interface Operating Instructions for the FXA520 (BA051S) Device Xpert application help www.products.endress.com/fieldgate Endress+Hauser... -
Page 24: Device Xpert Software
6 Device Xpert software Field Xpert Device Xpert software The Device Xpert configuration software from Endress+Hauser supports the Field Xpert as a complete HART communicator for industrial applications. Device Xpert - Overview Field Xpert is supplied with Device Xpert device configuration software for device commissioning, diagnosis and maintenance. -
Page 25: Field Xpert - Detailed Information
Fig. 6-2: Screenshot - Device Xpert configuration • Now select "Add Connection" to open the configuration window. Give the connection a distinct name, and select the settings as shown below. • Even though it is a Bluetooth connection, please select "Serial". Endress+Hauser... - Page 26 Then click on "OK", and close the configuration window. • The first time you set up a connection with the Bluetooth modem, you will need a PIN code to enable it. PIN code: mactek (all lower case) Fig. 6-4: Screenshot - Bluetooth modem configuration Endress+Hauser...
- Page 27 If you do not know the address, we recommend the setting 0 to 15. Fig. 6-6: Screenshot - FXA520 Properties • In the second tab "Communications", now enter host, port, username and password. This information is available from your Fieldgate (see fig. 5-8). Endress+Hauser...
- Page 28 The above mentioned steps must be performed only when setting up a connection for the first time. Once the connection has been configured once, you can start directly from here. • To establish a connection with the device, click on "Device", "Scan", and the Scan window will appear. Fig. 6-8: Screenshot - Device Scan Endress+Hauser...
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Page 29: Licenses
Depending on the type of connection you have selected, activate the Bluetooth interfaces at the PC and Field Xpert, or activate the infrared connections, or connect the USB cable to your Field Xpert and a free USB port on your PC. Start ActiveSync. Endress+Hauser... - Page 30 DD updating is optional. If it is not available in your current version, it can be ordered at any time. Device Xpert Please contact your local Endress+Hauser Sales Center. To update your DD device library, the Field Xpert must be connected to the internet. This can be done either: •...
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Page 31: Special Functions
DDs, for which regular updates are available. Updating the DDs is done quickly and easily via the Endress+Hauser online DD server. If you are connected to the internet and there are updates available, the software will notify you automatically. A 2-year upgrade contract can be purchased directly from your Endress+Hauser sales office. -
Page 32: More Information On Device Xpert Software
6.3.4 More information on Device Xpert software For information concerning ... see the following source ... Device Xpert software Application help Operating Instructions for the relevant devices can be found at Device Xpert latest software update www.products.endress.com/sfx100 Endress+Hauser CD-ROM Endress+Hauser... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Please check if ActiveSync is installed on your PC. If not, install ActiveSync from the HP CD-ROM. • Connect the USB cable to your Field Xpert and a free USB port on your PC. • Start ActiveSync. • Install the Device Xpert from the Endress+Hauser CD-ROM. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 34: Connection Problems
If these measures do not help, carry out a soft reset. To do this, press both soft reset keys (see fig. 3-1) at the same time until the PDA starts again. Endress+Hauser... - Page 35 You can change these manually. To do this, select "View", "Configuration", "Flags". Here you select "Check dynamic variables, every X seconds", and enter the desired number of seconds. Select "OK" to close and confirm. Endress+Hauser...
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Page 36: Accessories
8 Accessories Field Xpert Accessories There are different accessories available for the Field Xpert which can be ordered from Endress+Hauser: • Charger • Stylus pen set (2) • VIATOR Bluetooth modem • USB interface kit • Leather carry case with strap and stylus pen... - Page 37 Power and power indicator ....11, 12, 32 HART communicator ......22 Endress+Hauser...
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Page 38: Index
WLAN ......7, 8, 18, 22 XML export ....... . 29, 30 Endress+Hauser... - Page 40 www.endress.com/worldwide...
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