Hart коммуникатор emerson 475 инструкция

User’s Manual

Rev K­

May 2015

475 Field Communicator

User’s Manual

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Adding functionality by enabling licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

ScratchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Creating a new document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Opening an existing document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

ValveLink Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Running a self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Calibrating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

SECTION 3

HART functionality

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Basic features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

HART Application functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using a fast key sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Starting the HART Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Working with offline configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Creating a new configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Opening a saved configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Transferring configurations to a PC application . . . . . . . 44

Working online with HART devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Connecting to a HART device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Displaying the connected HART devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 The HART icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Saving a device configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Displaying Device Setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Displaying Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Configuring the HART Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Changing the HART polling options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Ignoring status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Displaying the HART short tag or long tag in a menu title 55 Storage Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Viewing available device descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Simulating an online connection to a HART device . . . . 56

Running HART diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

DC voltage measurement (HART terminals) . . . . . . . . . 57

Disconnecting from a HART device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

SECTION 4

Fieldbus functionality

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Basic features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Fieldbus Application functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Link Active Scheduler (LAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 LAS hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Starting the Fieldbus Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Working online with fieldbus devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Connecting to a fieldbus device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Displaying the connected fieldbus devices . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Displaying the online device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Block modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Device blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Displaying Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Configuring the Fieldbus Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Changing the fieldbus polling addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Changing the Slot Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Viewing available device descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Running fieldbus diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

DC voltage measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Noise level measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Signal level measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Disconnecting from a fieldbus device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

SECTION 5 Troubleshooting

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Troubleshooting suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Error and status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Information for Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

APPENDIX A Reference data

Processor and memory specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Usage specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Temperature limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Storage with batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Storage without batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Enclosure rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 General guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Connection specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

HART and fieldbus communication terminals . . . . . . . . . 92 Connection types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Battery specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Battery type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-125

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Checking the remaining charge

To view the remaining charge, press the Charge Indicator button on the lower left side of the battery. See Figure 2-1 for the location of this button. When you press and release the button, the lights above the button slowly illuminate to display the charge remaining. Each light represents 20 percent of the charge. The battery is fully charged when all of the lights are illuminated.

You can also check the remaining charge from the Settings menu on the Field Communicator Main Menu. See “Power” on page 25 for more information.

Figure 2-1. Li-Ion battery example

Li-Ion battery

Green power supply/charger connector (side)

Charging the battery

Prior to first portable use, fully charge the battery. The battery can be charged separately or while attached to the 475 Field Communicator. The 475 Field Communicator is fully operable while the battery is recharging, and a full charge takes 2-3 hours. An overcharge condition will not occur if the power supply/charger remains connected.

CAUTION

You can remove and install the Li-Ion battery in a hazardous area environment. You cannot charge the battery in this environment because the power supply/charger is not IS-approved.

To charge the battery:

1.Plug the power supply/charger into a power outlet.

2.Plug the green power supply/charger connector into the green connector on the battery. The flat side of the power supply/charger connector should face the front of the 475 or the inside of the battery, if the battery is not attached to the 475. The battery is fully charged when the light on the power supply/charger is green.

Figure 2-2. Charging the battery connected to the 475 Field

Communicator

Power supply/charger connector

Power supply/charger lights

Three lights are on the power supply/charger to indicate the conditions below. Each light displays a different color.

Table 2-1. Power supply/charger lights

Maintaining the battery

To help maintain the performance and life of the Li-Ion battery, understand and follow the guidelines below:

•Recharge the battery frequently, preferably after each use or at night. Limit the number of full discharges, if possible.

•Frequent use at high temperatures can reduce performance.

•Use a dry location at or near room temperature when storing the battery for an extended time. Prolonged storage at higher temperatures can reduce performance.

•Ensure the remaining charge level is at or near mid-capacity when storing for an extended time. The remaining charge will slowly drain during storage. Periodically charge the battery to ensure the remaining charge does not drain to low levels.

Using the touch screen The touch screen and keypad let you select menu items and enter text. Use the provided stylus or the up and down arrow keys on the keypad to select a menu item. On the Settings and Field Communicator Main Menu, tap an icon or press Enter to open the selected icon. On other menus, double-tap the selected item on the screen or press the right arrow key on the keypad to open a menu item.

CAUTION

Contact the touch screen with blunt items only, preferably the stylus included with the 475 Field Communicator. See Figure 2-3 on page 15 for the location of the stylus. Sharp instruments, such as screwdrivers, can damage the touch screen. Repairing the touch screen requires replacement of the entire display assembly, which is possible only at an authorized service center.

Bluetooth symbol ( )

The Bluetooth symbol on the keypad is illuminated by a blue light when

Bluetooth is enabled from the Listen for PC window. The 475 Field

Communicator must be licensed for Bluetooth to use this functionality.

Power key

The Power key is used to power on and off the 475 Field Communicator or to put it in standby. You can set the default option, stand by or shut down, from the Settings menu. See “Power Button” on page 26 for more information. The green light on the Power key flashes when you press and hold the Power key to turn on the 475 Field Communicator. The light is constant when the 475 is on, and it slowly blinks when the 475 is in standby.

If the Power key is pressed when there is unsent data or a device method is running, a warning message appears. Tap OK to have the 475 Field Communicator enter standby or shut down, or tap Cancel to return to the previous window.

The Power key is disabled when the 475 Field Communicator is in Listen for PC mode or when the ScratchPad application is open.

Arrow navigation keys

Four arrow navigation keys let you move through the menus and icons in the applications. Press the up and down arrow keys to select a menu item. On the Settings and Field Communicator Main Menu, tap an icon or press the Enter key to open the selected menu. On all other menus, use the right arrow key to open a menu item or the left arrow key to return to the previous menu.

The blue text near the keys indicates alternate functionality that can be enabled by pressing the Function key.

Enter key

The Enter key lets you open the selected (highlighted) button on a window or an icon on the Field Communicator Main Menu or Settings Menu. For example, if you push the Enter key when the Cancel button on a window is selected, you will close that window.

Tab key

The Tab key lets you move between selectable controls on a window. Pressing the Tab key selects the icons from left to right across all of the rows on the screen.

Alphanumeric keypad

The alphanumeric keypad lets you enter letters, digits, and other characters, such as punctuation marks. The 475 Field Communicator automatically determines which text options are available depending upon the input necessary for the particular field.

To enter text when in alphanumeric mode, press the desired keypad button in quick repetition to scroll through the options to display the appropriate letter or number. For example, to type the letter Z, press the 9 key quickly four times.

The blue text near the keys indicates alternate functionality that can be enabled by pressing the Function key. The alternate function on the alphanumeric 5 key (insert) will be activated in future releases of the 475 Field Communicator software.

Straps

Two straps are available with the 475 Field Communicator. The magnetic strap attaches to the top of the 475 Field Communicator and lets you hang it from a metal pipe. The strap attachment is located near the HART and fieldbus terminals on the top of the 475 Field Communicator.

The side strap lets you attach a strap to the sides or back of the 475 Field Communicator, making it easy to carry. See Figure 2-5. The side strap also holds the stylus used with the touch screen.

Figure 2-5. Side Strap Example

The connector pins may be damaged if the 475 Field Communicator and battery are improperly aligned.

Figure 2-7. Field Communicator Main Menu

After you select the appropriate power management settings, tap OK to apply the settings for this session only, SET DEFAULT to retain the settings upon startup, or CANCEL to exit without changes.

The Power Button setting lets you set the default option for the Power Power Button Switch dialog. The Power Switch dialog appears when you press the

Power key. This option does not let the Field Communicator automatically shut down or enter stand by when you press the Power key. You still need to tap OK.

From the Power Button screen, select the Stand by or Shut down option and then tap OK to apply the settings for this session only, SET DEFAULT to retain the settings upon startup, or CANCEL to exit without changes.

The Retrain Battery setting lets you fully discharge the battery so it can Retrain Battery be charged to its full capacity. Perform this operation if you notice a

significant decrease in charge life or performance.

CAUTION

It should not be necessary to perform this operation on a regular basis.

Doing so may damage the Li-Ion battery.

Ensure the power supply/charger is not connected when this operation is performed. During the operation, the backlight is set to its brightest setting to quickly discharge the battery. The backlight, standby, and auto-off timers are disabled. If you tap CANCEL, the battery stops discharging and the backlight, standby, and auto-off timers are re-enabled. The backlight setting is also restored.

After the battery is fully discharged, make sure it is fully recharged before using it without the power supply/charger. You can use the 475 Field Communicator while the battery is recharging.

To retrain the battery:

1.Disconnect the power supply/charger, if it is connected to the 475 Field Communicator.

2.Tap Retrain Battery from the Settings menu.

3.Wait until the 475 Field Communicator shuts down. It may take up to several hours to discharge the battery, depending on the charge remaining when the operation began.

Connect the power supply/charger to the 475 Field Communicator and fully charge the battery.

The Touch Screen setting lets you calibrate the touch screen with the Touch Screen display. Tap the center of the cross hairs firmly and accurately at each

location on the window. The target continues to move until the touch screen is aligned. Touch screen alignment is retained upon start up.

The Event Capture setting lets you create an Event Capture file (.rec), Event Capture which is a log of communication, input, and output that occurs between the 475 Field Communicator and a device (HART only). When working

with Technical Support personnel, you may be asked to create an Event Capture file to help troubleshoot issues that cannot be easily isolated or resolved. The Event Capture file can then be transferred to your PC using the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility and sent to Technical Support personnel for review.

Tap the option to activate the Event Capture feature. The option is black when selected. To delete an existing Event Capture, tap

DELETE EVENT FILE.

NOTE

While Event Capture is enabled, device status and warning messages do not appear.

To create and send an Event Capture file:

1.Tap Settings from the Field Communicator Main Menu.

2.Tap MORE and then tap Event Capture.

3.Tap Turn on HART event capture from the Event Capture window and tap OK.

4.Tap HART from the Field Communicator Main Menu.

5.Enter a file name for the Event Capture file and tap OK. The file is saved to a default location.

6.Perform the requested operations to capture the data.

7.Use the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility to transfer the file from your 475 Field Communicator to your PC. See the Easy Upgrade Utility Help for more information.

The Memory setting lets you view available free space in the System Memory Card, Internal Flash, or RAM. To select the Memory icon, tap MORE

on the Settings screen. If you have less than 10 percent of memory free, the value is highlighted yellow.

Connecting the 475 Field Communicator or System Card

*Some upgrades may require a card reader.

Listen for PC

The Listen for PC option lets you select IrDA or Bluetooth as the connection type to communicate with a PC. To enter Listen for PC mode, tap the Listen for PC icon from the Field Communicator Main Menu. IrDA is initially set as the default connection type and is automatically enabled when you open Listen for PC.

You can change the connection type at any time by tapping the Change Connection Type button and then selecting an option. Tap OK to use the selected connection type for only the current session. The default connection type is used the next time you open Listen for PC. Tap Save as Default to always use the selected connection type when Listen for PC is opened.

After you select the connection type, the 475 Field Communicator waits for a connection from the PC. When the 475 is connected, a message appears and the PC name is listed in the Connected PC field on the Listen for PC window.

NOTE

The Power key, standby timer, and auto-off timer are disabled when the 475 Field Communicator is in Listen for PC mode.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth interface (if licensed) lets your 475 Field Communicator connect to the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility version 3.0 or higher to transfer device descriptions, system software, configurations, Event Captures, application licenses, and ScratchPad (.txt) files.

Check your AMS Device Manager documentation to see if Bluetooth is supported.

NOTE

The 475 Field Communicator does not communicate with HART or fieldbus devices using Bluetooth.

To use Bluetooth, you need the following:

•475 Field Communicator with a Bluetooth license. To see if your 475 is licensed for Bluetooth, tap the Settings icon from the Field Communicator Main Menu. Then tap Licenses. A checkmark next to Bluetooth indicates it is licensed.

•An approved Bluetooth adapter attached to your PC that uses the Windows Bluetooth software and drivers. See the Easy Upgrade Utility Help and readme file for more information. You can access the readme file from www.fieldcommunicator.com, the Resource CD or DVD, or the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility menu in the Windows Start menu (if the Easy Upgrade Utility has been installed.)

If Bluetooth is not set as the default connection type, you need to enable it on the Listen for PC window. To enable Bluetooth communication:

1.Tap Listen for PC from the Field Communicator Main Menu.

2.Tap Change Connection Type.

3.Tap Bluetooth and then tap OK. You can tap Save as Default to always use Bluetooth as the connection type.

The Bluetooth symbol on the keypad is illuminated by a blue light ( ) and a “Waiting for connection” message appears when Bluetooth is enabled. See Figure 2-3 for the location of this light.

The maximum recommended distance between the 475 Field Communicator and PC is 30 feet (10 meters). See the Help in the Easy Upgrade Utility or AMS Device Manager for more information about connecting using Bluetooth.

IrDA

The 475 Field Communicator can communicate with the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility and AMS Device Manager using infrared (IrDA) technology. IrDA is a PC interface supported for the transfer of device descriptions, software updates, configurations, Event Captures, application licenses, and ScratchPad files. See Figure 2-3 on page 15 for the location of the IrDA interface on the 475 Field Communicator. All 475 Field Communicators can use IrDA.

IrDA communication can either be built into the PC, such as a laptop, or provided through an adapter such as a USB to IrDA adapter. Refer to your IrDA manual for installation and operating instructions. The maximum recommended distance between the IrDA and PC is 18 inches.

If you previously set Bluetooth as the default connection type, you need to enable IrDA.

To enable IrDA communication:

1.Tap Listen for PC from the Field Communicator Main Menu.

2.Tap Change Connection Type.

3.Tap IrDA and then tap OK.You can tap Save as Default to always use IrDA as the connection type.

A “Waiting for connection” message appears when IrDA is enabled.

See AMS Device Manager Books Online or the Easy Upgrade Utility

Help for instructions to connect to those applications using IrDA.

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 DVD, 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 22 for more information.

See the Easy Upgrade Utility Help for instructions to connect a System Card and card reader.

The Power key, standby timer, and auto-off timer are disabled when the ScratchPad application is open.

Pasting text

1.Copy the text to be pasted.

2.Tap a location on the screen. This is where the text will be pasted.

3.Tap Edit | Paste.

You can also paste text by copying the text and tapping the Paste () icon in the toolbar.

Saving a document

1.In your document, tap File | Save.

2.Type the file name in the dialog box if your document is new.

3.Tap OK.

You can also save a document by tapping the Save ( ) icon in the toolbar.

Saving a copy

To save a copy of the current document under another name:

1.In your document, tap File | Save As…

2.Type the copy file name in the dialog box.

3.Tap OK.

Deleting a document

There are three options for deleting a ScratchPad document:

Option 1

1.From the Main Page in ScratchPad, select the file to be deleted.

2.Tap DELETE.

3.A warning appears telling you that the selected file will be permanently deleted. If you are sure you want to delete this file, tap

Yes.

Option 2

1.To delete from your document, tap File | Delete.

2.From the Delete File Page, tap the desired file to be deleted.

3.Tap OK.

4.A warning appears telling you that the selected file will be permanently deleted. If you are sure you want to delete this file, tap

Yes.

5.Tap EXIT when you are finished deleting files.

Option 3

Delete the .txt file using the Easy Upgrade Utility. See the Easy

Upgrade Utility Help for more information on deleting a User Data file.

Exiting

1.In your document, tap File | Exit.

2.Tap the EXIT button from the Main Page.

Voltage measurements made by the 475 Field Communicator are for use in detection of power or noise on a network, and are for reference purposes only. NIST standards are not applicable to the 475 Field Communicator.

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Introduction

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©

2009

 Emerson Process Management. All rights reserved. 

HART is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation.
F

OUNDATION

 is a trademark of the Fieldbus Foundation.

IrDA is a registered trademark of the Infrared Data Association.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
AMS Suite is a registered trademark of Emerson Electric Co.
The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co.
All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

INTRODUCTION

The 

475 Field Communicator Getting Started Guide

 provides basic guidelines, 

precautions, and setup information for the 475 Field Communicator. It does not provide 
in-depth instructions for configuration, diagnostics, maintenance, service, 
troubleshooting, or Intrinsically Safe (IS) installations. Refer to the 

475 Field 

Communicator User’s Manual

 on the Resource CD or www.fieldcommunicator.com for 

more instructions. 

The 475 Field Communicator supports HART and F

OUNDATION

 fieldbus devices, letting 

you configure or troubleshoot in the field. Electronic Device Description Language 
(EDDL) technology enables the 475 Field Communicator to communicate with a 
variety of devices independent of device manufacturer. 

WARNING

Explosions could result in serious injury or death:

Use in an explosive environment must be in accordance with the appropriate local, 
national, and international standards, codes, and practices. Please review the 
Reference Information and Product Certifications sections of the 

475 Field 

Communicator User’s Manual

 for any restrictions associated with safe use. 

Electrical shock can result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.

475 Field Communicator Overview

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475 FIELD COMMUNICATOR OVERVIEW

The portable 475 Field Communicator includes a color LCD touch screen, a Lithium 
Ion battery (Power Module), a SH3 processor, memory components, and integral 
communication and measurement circuitry.

When using the 475 Field Communicator to communicate with devices, follow all 
standards and procedures applicable to the location. Failure to comply may result in 
equipment damage and/or personal injury. Understand and comply with the sections in 
this manual. 

Working in a Hazardous Area

An Intrinsically Safe (IS-approved) 475 Field Communicator can be used in Zone 0 
(FM and CSA only), Zone 1, or Zone 2,

for Group IIC, and Class I, Division 1 and 

Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D locations.

An IS-approved 475 Field Communicator may be connected to loops or segments that 
are attached to equipment located in Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2,

for Group IIC; Zone 20, 

Zone 21, Zone 22,

and Class I, Division 1 and Division 2,

Groups A, B, C, and D 

locations.

IS-approved 475 Field Communicators are ordered with the KL option and have an 
additional label on the back of the communicator that lists the approvals.

CAUTION

You can install or remove the Li-Ion battery in a hazardous area environment. You 
cannot charge the battery in this environment because the power supply/charger 
(00375-0003-0005) is not IS-approved.

Using the Touch Screen and Keypad

The touch screen and keypad let you select menu items and enter text. Tap the screen 
with the provided stylus or use the up and down arrow keys on the keypad to select a 
menu item. See Figure 1 for the location of the stylus. Double-tap the selected item on 
the screen or press the right arrow key on the keypad to open a menu item. 

CAUTION

Contact the touch screen using blunt items only, preferably the stylus included with the 
475 Field Communicator. Sharp instruments, such as screwdrivers, can damage the 
touch screen and void the warranty. Repairing the touch screen requires replacement 
of the entire display assembly, which is possible only at an authorized service center.

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Figure 1.  475 Field Communicator

HART and F

OUNDATION

fieldbus Communication 
Terminals (top)

Stylus (in the

strap)

Bluetooth

®

 Light 

IrDA

®

 Interface (top)

 Touch Screen

Display

Strap attachment 

(top)

Backlight Key

Strap 
Attachment 
(side)

Enter Key

Function Key 
and Light
(for multiple-key 
combination 
functionality)

Li-Ion Battery

(back) and

System Card

(internal)

Strap Attachment (side)

Strap Attachment (side)

Lights

Illuminated by

Pressing the

Charge Indicator

Button (side)

Alphanumeric 
Keypad

Tab Key

Navigation Keys

(four arrow keys)

Strap

Attachment

(side)

Power Key and

Light

Charge

Indicator

Button (side)

Green Power 
Supply/Charger 
Connector on 
the Battery 
(side)

475 Field Communicator Overview

6

Battery and Power Supply/Charger

Understand and follow the precautions below before using your battery or power 
supply/charger.
• Protect the battery and power supply/charger from moisture, and respect operating 

and storage temperature limits. See the 

475 Field Communicator User’s Manual

 for 

temperature limits.

• Do not cover the battery or power supply/charger, subject it to prolonged periods of 

direct sunlight, or place it upon or next to heat-sensitive materials. 

• Charge the battery with only the power supply/charger. The power supply/charger 

should not be used with other products. Failure to comply may permanently damage 
your 475 Field Communicator and void the IS approval and the warranty.

• Do not open or modify the battery or power supply/charger. There are no 

user-serviceable components or safety elements inside. Opening or modifying them 
will void the warranty and could cause personal harm.

• Follow all applicable regulations when transporting a Li-Ion battery.

Charging the Battery

Prior to first portable use, fully charge the Li-Ion battery. The power supply/charger has 
a green connector to match the connector on the battery. The battery can be charged 
separately or while attached to the 475 Field Communicator. A full charge takes 
approximately two to three hours, and the 475 is fully operable when charging. An 
overcharge condition will not occur if power supply/charger remains connected after 
charging completes. 

To maintain performance, charge the battery frequently, preferably after each use. Limit 
full discharges, if possible. Additional information about maintaining the battery is in the 

475 Field Communicator User’s Manual

.

Power Supply/Charger Lights

Three colored lights are on the power supply/charger to indicate the conditions below. 
Each light displays a different color.

Color 

Condition

Green

The battery is fully charged.

Flashing green 

The battery is nearly fully charged.

Amber

The battery is charging.

Flashing amber

The power supply/charger is not connected to the 
475 Field Communicator.

Flashing amber and red

The remaining charge in the battery is low.

Red

Charging cannot occur. Contact Technical Support for 
more information.

Installing the System Card and Battery

7

Figure 2.  Back of the 475 Field Communicator

INSTALLING THE SYSTEM CARD AND BATTERY

1. Remove the protective rubber boot, if attached.
2. Place the 475 Field Communicator face down on a level, secure surface. 
3. With the battery removed, slide the Secure Digital System Card (labeled System 

Card), with the card contacts facing up, into the System Card socket until it clicks. 
See Figure 2. The System Card socket is spring-loaded. 

CAUTION

The System Card must be supplied by the 475 Field Communicator manufacturer. 
Failure to comply will void the IS approval.

4. With the 475 Field Communicator still face down, ensure the two battery retaining 

screws are loose. 

5. Align the battery with the sides of 475 Field Communicator, and carefully slide the 

battery forward until it is secure. 

CAUTION

The connector pins may be damaged if the battery and 475 Field Communicator are 
improperly aligned.

6. Carefully hand tighten the two battery retaining screws. (Do not over tighten, 0.5Nm 

maximum torque load.) The tops of the screws should be nearly flush with the 475 
Field Communicator. 

Battery Retaining Screws

Li-Ion Battery

Connector Pins

System Card in the 
System Card Socket

Main Unit Label

Strap Attachment

Strap Attachment 

IS Label 
Location
(KL Option)

Stand 

Removing the Battery and System Card

8

REMOVING THE BATTERY AND SYSTEM CARD 

1. Remove the protective rubber boot, if attached.
2. With the 475 Field Communicator off, place it face down on a level, secure surface.
3. Loosen the two battery retaining screws until the top of each screw is above the top 

of the 475 Field Communicator.

4. Slide the battery off the 475 Field Communicator. 

CAUTION

The connector pins may be damaged if you pull the battery up rather than slide it off 
the 475 Field Communicator.

5. Push the System Card into the System Card socket until it clicks and releases.
6. Slide the System Card out of the System Card socket.

STARTING THE 475 FIELD COMMUNICATOR

Before startup, ensure the 475 Field Communicator is not damaged, the battery is fully 
seated, all screws are sufficiently tightened, and the communication terminals are free 
of dirt and debris.

To start the 475 Field Communicator:
1. Press and hold the Power key on the keypad until the green light on that key blinks 

(approximately two seconds). During startup, the 475 Field Communicator notifies 
you if an upgrade on the System Card needs to be installed. The Field 
Communicator Main Menu displays.

2. Use the touch screen or up and down arrow keys to select menu items. To open a 

selected menu item, double-tap it or use the right arrow key.  

3. To shut down, press the Power key and tap 

Shut down

 from the Power Switch 

screen. Tap 

OK

.

COMMUNICATING WITH PC APPLICATIONS

The IrDA interface, Bluetooth interface (if licensed), and a supported card reader let 
the 475 Field Communicator or its System Card communicate with a PC. See Figure 1 
for the location of the IrDA interface and the System Card. A card reader can only be 
used with the Easy Upgrade Utility. See the 

475 Field Communicator User’s Manual

 for 

more information. 

Connecting to a Device

9

CONNECTING TO A DEVICE

Use the provided lead set to connect the 475 Field Communicator to the loop, 
segment, or device. Three communication terminals for the lead set are on the top of 
the 475 Field Communicator. Each red terminal is a positive connection for its protocol, 
and the black terminal is a common terminal shared by both protocols. An access door 
ensures that only one pair of terminals is exposed at any one time. Several markings 
indicate which pair of terminals is for which protocol.

Only connections to a HART loop and F

OUNDATION

 fieldbus segment are allowed. After 

the device is connected, double-tap 

HART Application

 or 

F

OUNDATION

 Fieldbus 

Application

 from the Field Communicator Main Menu. The appropriate device 

description is also required. Refer to the latest version of the 

475 Field Communicator 

User’s Manual

 for details.

CAUTION

The 475 Field Communicator draws approximately 12 mA from the fieldbus segment. 
Ensure the power supply or barrier on the fieldbus segment has the capacity to provide 
this additional current. If a fieldbus segment is drawing near the capacity of the 
segment’s power supply, connecting the 475 Field Communicator may result in loss of 
communication.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Contact your supplier or go to http://www.fieldcommunicator.com/supp.htm for 
Technical Support contact information.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Any maintenance, repair, or replacement of components not listed below must be 
performed by specially trained personnel at an authorized service center. You can 
perform common maintenance procedures listed below: 
• Cleaning the exterior. Use only a dry, lint-free towel or dampen the towel with a mild 

soap and water solution.

• Charging, removing, and replacing the battery.
• Removing and replacing the System Card. 
• Removing and replacing the stand. 
• Ensuring that all exterior screws are sufficiently tightened.
• Ensuring that the communication terminal recess is free of dirt and debris.

Waste Disposal

10

WASTE DISPOSAL

Products with the following label comply with the Waste Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment (WEEE) directive, 2002/96/EC, which applies to European Union (EU) 
member states only. 

The label indicates this product should be recycled and not treated as 
household waste. Customers in EU member states should contact their 
Emerson sales representative for information on discarding any part of the 
475 Field Communicator. 

For customers in all other world areas, if it is necessary to discard any part of the 475 
Field Communicator, follow the waste-disposal regulations applicable in your location.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Products with the following label are lead-free and comply with the Restriction of the 
Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) 
directive, 2002/95/EC, which applies to EU member states only. 

The purpose of the directive is to limit the use of lead, cadmium, mercury, 
hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB), and polybrominated 
diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants in electronic equipment. 

PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS

Overview

All 475 Field Communicators have the main unit label (see Figure 2). Intrinsically Safe 
(KL option) 475 Field Communicators also have a label opposite the main unit label. If 
the 475 Field Communicator does not contain this label (NA option), it is not 
Intrinsically Safe. See the 

475 Field Communicator User’s Manual

 or 

www.fieldcommunicator.com for additional approval information.

The Industry Canada (IC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Radio 
and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) approvals apply to only 475 
Field Communicators licensed for Bluetooth.

Approved Manufacturing Locations

Emerson Process Management — Leicester, England

IC

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

RoHS

Pb

Product Certifications

11

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is 
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference 
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Emerson Process 
Management may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this 
equipment.

European Directive Information 

— 

CE Compliance

Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC)

Tested to the EN 61326-1 specification.

R&TTE

This equipment complies with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal 
Equipment  (1999/5/EC) Directive.

ATEX Directive (94/9/EC) (KL option only)

Emerson Process Management complies with the ATEX Directive. Applicable 
standards are EN 60079-0, EN 60079-11, EN 60079-26, and EN 60079-27.
Specific ATEX Directive Information is located within this document and the 

475 Field Communicator User’s Manual

. 

Hazardous Locations Certifications (KL option only)

The Intrinsic Safety approvals listed in this section include compliance with the FISCO 
requirements.

North American Certifications

Factory Mutual (FM)

Intrinsically Safe for Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D and Class I, 
Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 (Ta = 50°C) hazardous locations when connected as 
indicated in the control drawing 00475-1130 in the 

475 Field Communicator 

User’s Manual

. See the control drawing for input and output parameters.

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

Intrinsically Safe for use in Class I, Zone 0, Ex ia IIC T4 (Ta = 50°C) hazardous 
locations when connected as indicated in the control drawing 00475-1130 in 
the 

475 Field Communicator User’s Manual

. See the control drawing for input 

and output parameters.

Product Certifications

12

International Certification

IECEx

Certification No.: BVS 09.0012
Ex ia IIC T4 (-10°C 

≤

 Ta 

≤

 50°C)

European Certifications

ATEX Intrinsic Safety

Certification No.: BVS 09 ATEX E 023

 II 2 G (1 GD) Ex ia IIC T4 (-10°C 

≤

 Ta 

≤ 

+50°C)

 1180

HART Intrinsically Safe Electrical Parameters

F

OUNDATION

 fieldbus

The FISCO standard applies to the FM, CSA, IECEx, and ATEX certifications.

Input Parameters

U

i

= 30 Volt DC

I

i

= 200 mA

P

i

= 1.0 Watt

L

i

= 0

C

i

= 0

Output Parameters

U

0

= 1.9 Volt DC

I

0

= 32 

μ

A

Intrinsically Safe FISCO

U

iIIC

= 17.5 Volt DC

I

iIIC

  = 215 mA

P

iIIC

  = 1.9 Watt

U

iIIB

= 17.5 Volt DC

I

iIIB

  = 380 mA

P

iIIB

= 5.3 Watt

U

0

= 1.9 Volt DC

I

0

= 32 µA

Intrinsically Safe Non-FISCO

U

i

= 30 Volt DC

I

i

= 380 mA

P

i

= 1.3 Watt

U

0

= 1.9 Volt DC

I

0

= 32 µA

L

i

= 0

C

i

= 0