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Reference Manual
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Section 3: Configuration
November 2012
3.15
Changing a transmitter address
To activate multidrop communication, the transmitter poll address must be assigned a number
from 1 to 15, and each transmitter in a multidropped loop must have a unique poll address.
Field communicator
AMS device manager
Right click on the device and select Configuration Properties from the menu
.
1.
In the
HART
tab, in
the ID
box, enter poll address located in the
Poll addr
box, click Apply.
2.
After carefully reading the warning provided, select yes.
3.15.1
Communicating with a multidropped transmitter
Field communicator
To communicate with a multidropped transmitter, configure the Field Communicator to poll for
a non-zero address.
1.
From the
HOME
screen, enter the fast key sequence “Communicating with a
Multidropped Transmitter.”
2.
On the polling menu, scroll down and select “Digital Poll.” In this mode, the Field
Communicator automatically polls for devices at addresses 0-15 upon start up.
AMS device manager
Click on the HART modem icon and select Scan All Devices.
3.15.2
Polling a multidropped transmitter
Polling a multidropped loop determines the model, address, and number of transmitters on the
given loop.
Traditional 4-20 mA Fast Keys
1, 4, 3, 3, 1
Traditional 1-5 Vdc Fast Keys
1, 4, 3, 3, 1
Device Dashboard Fast Keys
1, 2
Traditional 4-20 mA Fast Keys
1, 4, 3, 3, 2
Traditional 1-5 Vdc Fast Keys
1, 4, 3, 3, 2
Device Dashboard Fast Keys
1, 2
