Quick start with the Field Communicator
3.
To connect to a point in the HART multidrop network, attach the leads from the Field Communicator
to any point on the network. See Figure 4-3 .
Figure 4-3
Field Communicator connection to multidrop network
A
B
C
D
A
Field Communicator
B
250–600 Ω resistance
C
Devices on the network
D
Master device
4.
Turn on the Field Communicator and wait until the main menu is displayed.
5.
If you are connecting across a multidrop network:
a.
Set the Field Communicator to poll.
The device returns all addresses that are valid.
b.
Enter the appropriate HART address.
The default HART address is 0. However, for multidrop operation, the HART address must be
unique on the network.
6.
(Optional) To navigate to the Online menu, press
HART Application→2 Online
.
Most configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks are performed from the Online menu.
Tip
You may see messages related to the DD or active alerts. Press the appropriate buttons to ignore
the message and continue.
4.3
Configuration tips and tricks
Review these tips before beginning configuration.
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