Commissioning
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Instruction Manual
Commissioning
LIQ_MAN_6081-P
February 2014
Section 5: Commissioning
5.1 Network communications
The 6081 will receive any HART communications from a handheld Field Communicator, or AMS.
When using a Field Communicator, any configuration changes must be sent to the transmitter by
using the Send key (F2). AMS configuration changes are implemented when the Apply button is
clicked.
AMS Wireless and Direct Connections. AMS is capable of connecting to devices either directly,
using a HART modem, or wirelessly via the 1420. When configuring on the bench using a HART
modem, double click the device icon (or right click and select Configure/Setup), then choose
the Configure/Setup tab. Configure the device settings using the Direct Connection menu.
When configuring wirelessly via the 1420, double click the device icon (or right click and select
Configure/Setup), then choose the Configure/Setup tab. Configure the device settings using the
Wireless Connection menu.
The 6081 and all other wireless devices should be installed only after the 1420 Wireless Gateway
has been installed and is functioning properly. Wireless devices should also be powered up in
order of proximity from the 1420 Wireless Gateway, beginning with the closest device to the
1420. This will result in a simpler and faster network installation.
5.2 Device network configuration
In order to communicate with the 1420 Wireless Gateway, and ultimately the Information
System, the transmitter must be configured to communicate with the wireless network. This step
is the wireless equivalent of connecting wires from a transmitter to the information system. Using
a Field Communicator or AMS, enter the Network ID and Join Key so that they match the Network
ID and Join Key of the gateway and other devices in the network. If the Network ID and Join Key
are not identical, the transmitter will not communicate with the network. The Network ID and
Join Key may be obtained from the 1420 Wireless Gateway on the Setup>Network>Settings
page on the web server. The final device network configuration piece is the Update Rate. This by
default is 1 minute. This may be changed at commissioning, or at any time via AMS or the 1420
Wireless Gateway’s web server. The Update Rate should be between 1 second and 10 minutes.
For networks of up to 100 wireless devices, fastest Update Rate is 60 seconds. For networks of 50
or fewer devices, the fastest Update Rate is 15 seconds.
When device configuration is completed, remove the power module and replace the power
module cover. Tighten the cover to the proper tension for safety approvals. To access the
Network Settings using a 375 Field Communicator, enter the following Fast Key Sequence: 1, 3, 3.
5.3 Verify Operation
Operation can be verified in three locations, at the device via the Local Display, using the 375 Field
Communicator, or at the Gateway via the 1420 Wireless Gateway’s integrated web server.
Local Display:
During normal operation, the LCD will display the PV value at the wireless transmit
rate up to as fast as 1 second intervals. Refer to LCD Screen. Access the information screens by
pressing the down key to display the TAG, Device ID, Network ID, Network Join Status and Device
Status screens. For Device Status screens.
375 Field Communicator:
To verify device operation using a HART Field Communicator, a 6081
DD is required.
1420 Wireless Gateway: T
o verify device operation using the 1420 Wireless Gateway’s
integrated web server, navigate to the Explorer>Status page. This page will show whether
the device has joined the network and if it is communicating properly. If the Model 6081 was
configured with the Network ID and Join Key and sufficient time for network polling has passed,
the transmitter will be connected to the network. To verify connectivity, open the 1420 Wireless
Gateway’s integral web interface and navigate to the Explorer>Status page.
