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Learning the basics
Upgrading the 475 Field
Communicator
Adding functionality by
enabling licenses
The Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility on the Resource CD or
DVD lets you download new system software and device descriptions
to upgrade your 475 Field Communicator at your site. To download
new system software and device descriptions, your 475 Field
Communicator must be licensed for Easy Upgrade.
You can also send your Field Communicator to a Service Center to be
upgraded. For more information, contact your sales representative.
CAUTION
New system software and device descriptions must be downloaded
and transferred to the 475 Field Communicator using the Easy
Upgrade Utility. Manually copying files to the System Card using
Windows Explorer will corrupt the System Card.
Downloading new system software and device descriptions
Download the latest system software and device descriptions from the
Internet by using the Update PC functionality in the Easy Upgrade
Utility (version 3.0 or higher). An Internet connection is required to
download the new files. If your site does not have Internet access, a
Resource CD or DVD can provide the latest updates.
Transferring the system software and device descriptions
Use the Easy Upgrade Utility to transfer all the files to a connected 475
Field Communicator. You can use IrDA, Bluetooth, or a card reader to
connect to the Easy Upgrade Utility and transfer the upgrades. Large
or critical upgrades may require a card reader. See the Easy Upgrade
Utility Help for information on connecting and upgrading a 475 Field
Communicator.
The Easy Upgrade Utility also lets you transfer a specific system
software or device description version. Connect a 475 Field
Communicator or System Card and click the More Options button on
the Upgrade window to access the System Software and DDs tabs.
The HART Application, Device Configuration Management, and
Graphics are licensed in all 475 Field Communicators, but other
functionality requires a license. Renew or add licenses anytime at your
site by using the Online Licensing feature in the Field Communicator
Easy Upgrade Utility. Only the Easy Upgrade license needs to be
renewed.
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