Fbxwifi™ Communications; Fbxwifi Antennas - Emerson FB1100 Instruction Manual

Figure 1-4. HMI Module without LCD
Note
If your flow computer does not include the LCD option, you still have the status LEDs and
a single IR button for waking up the device (shown in
FBxWifi™ Communications
The flow computer has an optional Wi-Fi
connect via a laptop or tablet from some small distance away.
This capability allows an operator to potentially remain outside the hazardous location
and still communicate with the flow computer. The operator's laptop must have Wi-Fi
capability, line-of-sight access to the HMI module, and must be loaded with FBxConnect
configuration software. Once connected, the operator can view process values, edit
configuration parameters, and collect logs.
Note
The FBxWifi electronics reside inside the HMI module. The HMI module must be awake to
use FBxWifi communications You can wake it up manually by holding a finger against the
front cover glass over the Hold to Wake button (the left-most button) for typically from
five to ten seconds.
1.9.1

FBxWifi Antennas

FBxWifi supports two antenna options:
Option J1 uses the internal antenna located inside the HMI module. This option has a
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line-of-sight range of approximated 100 ft (30 m) from the front of the flow computer
or 60 ft (18 m) from the back and sides of the flow computer.
Option J2 uses a factory-installed external antenna. This option has a line-of-sight

range of approximately 300 ft (90 m) from the flow computer in all directions. This
Introduction
FB1100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual
Figure 1-4).
transceiver (FBxWifi) that enables you to
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