Upgrading The 475 Field Communicator - Emerson 475 User Manual

Learning the Basics
Upgrading the 475 Field
Communicator
Card Reader
The 475 Field Communicator System Card can also communicate with the Easy
Upgrade Utility using a supported Secure Digital card reader. See the readme file for
the supported card readers. You can access this file from
www.fieldcommunicator.com, the Resource CD, or the Field Communicator Easy
Upgrade Utility menu in the Windows Start menu (if the Easy Upgrade Utility has been
installed.)
CAUTION
Using Windows Explorer and a card reader to manually transfer or copy files between
the System Card and a PC can corrupt the System Card. This operation should only
be performed under the direction of Technical Support personnel.
The card reader provides faster upload and download speeds than an IrDA adapter;
however, it cannot transfer application licenses, Event Capture files, or ScratchPad
files.
To access the System Card, you need to remove the battery from the 475 Field
Communicator. See "Removing the Battery and the System Card" on page 2-11 for
more information.
See the Easy Upgrade Utility Help for instructions to connect a System Card and card
reader.
The Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility on the Resource CD 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 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.
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