D Using the field communicator with the
transmitter
D.1 Basic information about a field communicator
A field communicator is a hand held configuration and management tool that can be used with a variety of
devices, including Micro Motion transmitters. It provides complete access to transmitter functions and data.
Field communicator documentation
Most of the instructions in this manual assume that you are already familiar with a field communicator and
can perform the following tasks:
•
Turn on a field communicator
•
Navigate the field communicator menus
•
Establish communication with HART-compatible devices
•
Send configuration data to the device
•
Use the alpha keys to enter information
Device descriptions (DDs)
In order for a field communicator to work with your device, the appropriate device description (DD) must be
installed. This meter requires the following HART device description: Density Gas Viscosity Meter Dev v2 DD
v1 or later.
To view the device descriptions that are installed on your field communicator:
1. At the HART application menu, press
Utility
→
Available Device Descriptions
.
2. Scroll the list of manufacturers and select
Micro Motion
, then scroll the list of installed device
descriptions.
If
Micro Motion
is not listed, or you do not see the required device description, use the Field Communicator
Easy Upgrade Utility to install the device description or contact Micro Motion.
Field communicator menus and messages
Many of the menus in this manual start with the
On-Line
menu. Ensure that you are able to navigate to the
On-
Line
menu.
As you use a field communicator with a Micro Motion transmitter, you will see a number of messages and
notes. This manual does not document all of these messages and notes.
Important
The user is responsible for responding to messages and notes and complying with all safety messages.
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