Endress+Hauser Proline Promass A 100 PROFINET Operating Instructions Manual page 47

Proline Promass A 100 PROFINET
Endress+Hauser
8.5.2 FieldCare
Function range
FDT-based (Field Device Technology) plant asset management tool from Endress+Hauser.
It can configure all smart field units in a system and helps you manage them. By using the
status information, it is also a simple but effective way of checking their status and
condition.
Access is via:
CDI-RJ45 service interface
Typical functions:
• Transmitter parameter configuration
• Loading and saving of device data (upload/download)
• Documentation of the measuring point
• Visualization of the measured value memory (line recorder) and event logbook
• Operating Instructions BA00027S
• Operating Instructions BA00059S
Source for device description files →  49
Establishing a connection
1. Start FieldCare and launch the project.
2. In the network: Add a device.
 The Add device window opens.
3. Select the CDI Communication TCP/IP option from the list and press OK to confirm.
4. Right-click CDI Communication TCP/IP and select the Add device option in the
context menu that opens.
5. Select the desired device from the list and press OK to confirm.
 The CDI Communication TCP/IP (Configuration) window opens.
6. Enter the device address in the IP address field and press Enter to confirm:
192.168.1.212 (factory setting); if the IP address is not known .
7. Establish the online connection to the device.
• Operating Instructions BA00027S
• Operating Instructions BA00059S
Operation options
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