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Reference Manual
00809-0100-4423, Rev AB
Smart Wireless Navigator
May 2014
Smart Wireless Navigator
1.7
Using the Navigator for network planning and
commissioning
1.7.1
Network planning tool - AMS Wireless SNAP-ON
The Smart Wireless Navigator has integrated a planning tool for mapping network
layouts for planning, the AMS Wireless SNAP-ON. This application enables importing a
plant image or process unit drawing for customized network planning, with a 'drag
and drop' capability to add devices.
The planning tool can check the design against Emerson Wireless best practices and graphically
show deviations, enabling pre-installation optimization measures to be taken.
Locate the product manual in the Navigator or program Help menu for guidance on product
functionality and additional features.
1.7.2
Smart Wireless Gateway Capacity Estimator
An accurate evaluation of network capacity can be determined by using the Smart
Wireless Gateway Capacity Estimator, which calculates the network capacity using a
combination of the network's type of instrumentation and update rates.
Figure 1-9. Smart wireless gateway capacity estimator
