Configuration and online parameterization
FieldPort SWA50
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Parameter
Description
Join Mode
Description
Select the event with which the FieldPort joins the network.
Selection
• Do not attempt to join: do not try to join the network.
• Join now: the device joins the network once you click the ">> (Execute Join)"
button.
• Attempt to join immediately on power-up or reset: join as soon as the device is
restarted.
Factory setting
Do not attempt to join
Execute Join
Description
Click this button to write the configured parameters to the FieldPort and use them.
Additional information
If the "Join Mode" parameter is set to "Join now", the FieldPort attempts to join the
network.
Join Status
Description
Displays the current status when the device is attempting to join the network.
Possible display
• Network Packets Heard
• ASN Acquired: "Absolute Slot Number (ASN)" has been received
• Synchronized to Slot Time: synchronized with the network
• Advertisement Heard: received advertising packet to send data
• Join Requested
• Join Retrying
• Join Failed
• Authenticated
• Network Joined
• Negotiating Network Properties
• Normal Operation Commencing: the FieldPort is fully connected
Total Number of
Neighbors
Description
Displays the number of neighboring WirelessHART devices to which a connection
has been made.
Number of Advertising
Packets Received
Description
When the device joins the network, indicates the number of advertising packets
which were sent by the neighboring devices or WirelessHART gateways and
received by the FieldPort.
Number of Join Attempts
Description
Displays the number of join attempts the FieldPort made before it joined the
network.
Active Advertising Shed
Time [hh:mm:ss]
Description
Enter the time for active advertising to join the network. During this time, the
FieldPort attempts to allow other FieldPorts to join the network more quickly. The
"Request Active Advertising" button must be pressed.
User entry
hh:mm:ss
Factory setting
00:40:00
Request Active
Advertising
Description
Click the button to activate the "Active Advertising Shed Time" parameter in the
FieldPort.
Number of Neighbors
Advertising
Description
Displays the number of neighbors that transmit advertising packets to send data.
11.4 Wired Communication
This page is used to configure the parameters that are required for HART communication
between the FieldPort and the connected HART field device.
