Emerson 475 User manual

USER’S
MANUAL

USER’SMANUAL
August 2009 475 FIELD COMMUNICATOR
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475 Field Communicator
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U.S. and foreign patent numbers are pending.
NOTICE
Read this User’s Manual before working with the 475 Field Communicator. For personal
and system safety, and for optimum product performance, thoroughly understand the
contents before using or servicing this product.
For equipment service needs, contact the nearest product representative.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1
Introduction Using this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
SECTION 2
Learning the Basics Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
475 Field Communicator Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Device Interoperability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Working in a Hazardous Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Battery and Power Supply/Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Using the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Using the Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Installing the System Card and the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Removing the Battery and the System Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Starting Up and Shutting Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Starting Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
The Field Communicator Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Entering Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Shutting Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
About Field Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Power Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Retrain The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Touch Screen Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Event Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Exit to Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Connecting to a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
PC Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
AMS Device Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Connecting the 475 Field Communicator or System Card. . . . . . . . .2-17
Upgrading the 475 Field Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Adding Functionality by Enabling Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
ScratchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Creating a New Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Opening an Existing Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Running a Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Calibrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23

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SECTION 3
HART Functionality Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Basic Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
HART Application Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Using a Fast Key Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Starting the HART Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Working with Offline Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Creating a New Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Opening a Saved Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Transferring Configurations to a PC Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Working Online with HART Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Connecting to a HART Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Displaying the Connected HART Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Interpreting the HART Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Saving a Device Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Displaying Device Setup Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Displaying Graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Configuring the HART Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Using Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Changing the HART Polling Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Ignoring Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Changing the Menu Title for HART Revision 6 or Higher Devices . .3-16
Storage Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Viewing Available Device Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Simulating an Online Connection to a HART Device. . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Running HART Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
DC Voltage Measurement (HART Terminals) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Disconnecting from a HART Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
SECTION 4
Fieldbus Functionality Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Basic Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Fieldbus Application Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Link Active Scheduler (LAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
LAS Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Starting the FOUNDATION Fieldbus Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Working Online with Fieldbus Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Connecting to a Fieldbus Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Displaying the Connected Fieldbus Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Displaying the Device Blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Displaying a Device Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Block Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Device Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Displaying Graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Configuring the FOUNDATION Fieldbus Application. . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Changing the Fieldbus Polling Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Changing the Slot Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Viewing Available Device Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Running Fieldbus Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
DC Voltage Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Noise Level Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Signal Level Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Disconnecting from a Fieldbus Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

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SECTION 5
Troubleshooting Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Troubleshooting Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Error and Status Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Information for Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
APPENDIX A
Reference Data Processor and Memory Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Physical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Usage Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Temperature Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Storage with Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Storage Without Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Enclosure Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Shock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Connection Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
HART and Fieldbus Communication Terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Connection Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Battery Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Power Supply/Charger Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4
Order Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-5
Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-6
APPENDIX B
Product Certifications Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Approved Manufacturing Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
IC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
European Directive Information - CE Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
R&TTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
Electro Magnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
ATEX Directive (94/9/EC) (KL option only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
Hazardous Locations Certifications (KL option only) . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
European Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
International Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
North American Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
Power Supply/Charger Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3

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Declaration of Conformity/Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
Label Drawings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Approval Drawings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
APPENDIX C
Graphics Information Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Screen Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Graphics Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Graphs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-i
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1

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SECTION 1INTRODUCTION
USING THIS MANUAL The sections in this manual provide the following information on the 475 Field
Communicator.
Section 2: Learning the Basics contains information on assembly, components,
starting, entering standby, shutting down, settings, supported PC applications, and
maintaining the 475 Field Communicator.
Section 3: HART Functionality contains information on starting and configuring the
HART®Application, working offline, communicating with HART devices, modifying
device parameters, and running diagnostics.
Section 4: Fieldbus Functionality contains information on starting and configuring
the Fieldbus Application, communicating with fieldbus devices, modifying device
parameters, and running diagnostics.
Section 5: Troubleshooting provides solutions to the most common 475 Field
Communicator operating problems.
Appendix A: Reference Data provides physical, functional, and performance
specifications.
Appendix B: Product Certifications contains Hazardous Location and International
Certifications, European directive information, and approval drawings.
Appendix C: Graphics Information contains an overview of the Graphics
functionality and options in the 475 Field Communicator.

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August 2009 475 FIELD COMMUNICATOR
SECTION 2LEARNING THE BASICS
OVERVIEW This section provides instructions on basic features and functions of the 475 Field
Communicator. It also provides information on assembly, components, starting,
entering standby, shutting down, settings, applications, and maintaining the 475 Field
Communicator. The functionality described in this section is based on system software
version 3.0.
SAFETY MESSAGES Procedures and instructions in this section may require special precautions to ensure
the safety of the personnel performing the operation. Information that raises potential
safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Refer to the safety messages
before performing an operation preceded by this symbol. See the “Troubleshooting”
section for more warning messages.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the user’s manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Emerson Process
Management may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this
equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING
You can install or remove the Li-Ion battery (Power Module) in a hazardous area
environment.You cannot charge the battery in this environment because the power
supply/charger (00375-0003-0005) is not IS-approved.

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475 FIELD
COMMUNICATOR
OVERVIEW
The 475 Field Communicator includes a color LCD touch screen, a Lithium Ion battery
(Power Module), a SH3 processor, memory components, and integral communication
and measurement circuitry.
The 475 Field Communicator supports HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus devices, letting
you configure, maintain, or troubleshoot devices. When using the 475 Field
Communicator to communicate with devices, follow all standards and procedures
applicable to the location. Failure to comply may result in equipment damage and/or
personal injury. Be sure to understand and comply with the sections in this manual.
Device Interoperability The 475 Field Communicator is designed to operate with a wide range of HART and
FOUNDATION fieldbus devices independent of device manufacturer. Device
interoperability is achieved through the Electronic Device Description Language
(EDDL) technology supported by the HART Communication Foundation and Fieldbus
Foundation.
Basic testing is performed on all device descriptions. Each device manufacturer is
asked to certify that they thoroughly tested their devices with the 475 Field
Communicator. If certification is not received, a warning message displays when you
attempt to communicate with an untested device. New device descriptions are
available from the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility.
Working in a Hazardous Area An Intrinsically Safe (IS-approved) 475 Field Communicator can be used in Zone 0
(FM and CSA only), Zone 1, or Zone 2, for Group IIC, and Class I, Division 1 and
Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D locations.
An IS-approved 475 Field Communicator may be connected to loops or segments that
are attached to equipment located in Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, for Group IIC; Zone 20,
Zone 21, Zone 22, and Class I, Division 1 and Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D
locations.
IS-approved 475 Field Communicators are ordered with the KL option and have an
additional label on the back of the 475 that lists the approvals.
See Appendix B “Product Certifications” for more information about IS approvals and
installations.
CAUTION
You can install or remove the Li-Ion battery in a hazardous area environment.You
cannot charge the battery in this environment because the power supply/charger is not
IS-approved.

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Battery and
Power Supply/Charger The 475 Field Communicator is powered by a Lithium Ion battery (Power Module) that
has a green, 6-pin connector. The power supply/charger also has a green connector to
match the appropriate connector on the battery. See Figure 2-1 for the location of the
connector.
Prior to using the 475 Field Communicator without the power supply/charger
connected, fully charge the battery.
Guidelines and Precautions
Before using the battery or power supply/charger, understand and follow the guidelines
and precautions below.
• When transporting a Li-Ion battery, follow all applicable regulations.
• Charge the battery with only the Field Communicator power supply/charger. The
power supply/charger should not be used with other products. Failure to comply
may permanently damage your 475 Field Communicator and will void the IS
approval and the warranty.
• Protect the battery and power supply/charger from moisture, and respect operating
and storage temperature limits. See Appendix A “Reference Data” for more
information.
• Do not cover the battery or power supply/charger, subject it to prolonged periods of
direct sunlight, or place it upon or next to heat-sensitive materials.
• Do not open or modify the battery or power supply/charger. There are no
user-serviceable components or safety elements inside. Opening or modifying them
will void the warranty and could cause personal harm.
Checking the Remaining Charge
To view the remaining charge, press the Charge Indicator button on the lower left side
of the battery. See Figure 2-1 for the location of this button. When you press and
release the button, the lights above the button slowly illuminate to display the charge
remaining. Each light represents 20 percent of the charge. The battery is fully charged
when all of the lights are illuminated.
You can also check the remaining charge from the Settings menu on the Field
Communicator Main Menu. See “Power Status” on page 2-14 for more information.
Figure 2-1. Li-Ion Battery Example
Power Supply/Charger Connector (side)
Lights Illuminated by Pressing the
Charge Indicator Button
Charge Indicator Button
Li-Ion Battery
Green Power Supply/Charger Connector (side)

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Charging the Battery
Prior to first portable use, fully charge the battery. The battery can be charged
separately or while attached to the 475 Field Communicator. The 475 Field
Communicator is fully operable while the battery is recharging, and a full charge takes
2-3 hours. An overcharge condition will not occur if the power supply/charger remains
connected.
CAUTION
You can remove and install the battery in a hazardous area environment. You cannot
charge the battery in this environment because the power supply/charger is not
IS-approved.
To charge the battery:
1. Plug the power supply/charger into a power outlet.
2. Plug the green power supply/charger connector into the green connector on the
battery. The flat side of the power supply/charger connector should face the front of
the 475 or the inside of the battery, if the battery is not attached to the 475. The
battery is fully charged when the light on the power supply/charger is green.
Figure 2-2. Charging the Battery Connected to the 475 Field Communicator
Power Supply/Charger Power Supply/Charger Lights
Power Supply/Charger Connector

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Power Supply/Charger Lights
Three lights are on the power supply/charger to indicate the conditions below. Each
light displays a different color.
Table 2-1. Power Supply/Charger Lights
Maintaining the Battery
To help maintain the performance and life of the Li-Ion battery, understand and follow
the guidelines below:
• Recharge the battery frequently, preferably after each use or at night. Limit the
number of full discharges, if possible.
• Frequent use at high temperatures can reduce performance.
• Use a dry location at or near room temperature when storing the battery for an
extended time. Prolonged storage at higher temperatures can reduce performance.
• Ensure the remaining charge level is at or near mid-capacity when storing for an
extended time. The remaining charge will slowly drain during storage. Periodically
charge the battery to ensure the remaining charge does not drain to low levels.
Color Condition
Green The battery is fully charged.
Flashing green The battery is nearly fully charged.
Amber The battery is charging.
Flashing amber The power supply/charger is not connected to the 475
Field Communicator.
Flashing amber and red The remaining charge in the battery is very low.
Red Charging cannot occur. Contact Technical Support for
more information.

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Figure 2-3. 475 Field Communicator shown without optional Rubber Boot
IrDA®Interface (top)
Tab Key
Navigation Keys
(four arrow keys)
HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus
Communication Terminals (top)
Enter Key
Function Key and Light
(for multiple-key
combination
functionality)
Alphanumeric Keypad
Backlight Key
Green Power
Supply/Charger
Connector on the Battery
(side)
Li-Ion Battery (back) and
System Card (internal)
Stylus (in the strap)
Bluetooth®Light
Strap Attachment (side)
Strap Attachment (side)
Strap Attachment (side)
Touch Screen Display
Strap Attachment (side)
Power Key and Light
Charge Indicator Button (side)
Lights Illuminated by Pressing the
Charge Indicator Button (side)

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Using the Touch Screen The touch screen display lets you select and enter text by touching the screen. Tap the
screen once to select a menu item or a button. Double-tap to open a menu item.
CAUTION
Contact the touch screen with blunt items only, preferably the stylus included with the
475 Field Communicator. See Figure 2-3 on page 2-6 for the location of the stylus.
Sharp instruments, such as screwdrivers, can damage the touch screen. Repairing the
touch screen requires replacement of the entire display assembly, which is possible
only at an authorized service center.
Use the back arrow icon ( ) on the window to return to the previous menu. Use the
close icon ( ) in the upper right corner of the window to end the application.
If the touch screen seems inaccurate, you can recalibrate it. For more information, see
“Touch Screen Alignment” on page 2-14.
NOTE
All instructions in this manual are written for the touch screen.
Use the Soft Input Panel (SIP) Keyboard
The SIP keyboard allows for alphanumeric input using the touch screen. The SIP
keyboard detects when you need to enter characters and appears automatically as
required.
Using the Keypad The following section describes the buttons on the 475 Field Communicator keypad.
Bluetooth Symbol ( )
The Bluetooth symbol on the keypad is illuminated by a blue light when Bluetooth is
enabled from the Listen For PC window. The 475 Field Communicator must be
licensed for Bluetooth to use this functionality.
Power Key
The Power key is used to power on and off the 475 Field Communicator or to put it in
standby. The green light on the Power key flashes when you press and hold the Power
key to turn on the 475 Field Communicator. The light is constant when the 475 is on,
and it slowly blinks when the 475 is in standby.
If the Power key is pressed when there is unsent data or a device method is running, a
warning message appears. Tap OK to have the 475 Field Communicator enter
standby or shut down, or tap Cancel to return to the previous window.
The Power key is disabled when the 475 Field Communicator is in Listen For PC mode
or when the ScratchPad application is open.
Arrow Navigation Keys
Four arrow navigation keys let you move through the menus in the applications. Press
the up and down arrow keys to select a menu item, the right arrow key to open a menu
item, or the left arrow key to return to the previous menu.
The blue text near the keys indicates alternate functionality that can be enabled by
pressing the Function key.
Enter Key
The Enter key lets you open the selected (highlighted) button on a window or a menu
item on the Field Communicator Main Menu or Settings Menu. For example, if you
push the Enter key when the Cancel button on a window is selected, you will close that
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Tab Key
The Tab key lets you move between selectable controls on a window.
Alphanumeric Keypad
The alphanumeric keypad lets you enter letters, digits, and other characters, such as
punctuation marks. The 475 Field Communicator automatically determines which text
options are available depending upon the input necessary for the particular field.
To enter text when in alphanumeric mode, press the desired keypad button in quick
repetition to scroll through the options to display the appropriate letter or number. For
example, to type the letter Z, press the 9 key quickly four times.
The blue text near the keys indicates alternate functionality that can be enabled by
pressing the Function key. The alternate function on the alphanumeric 5 key (insert)
will be activated in future releases of the 475 Field Communicator software.
Backlight Key
The Backlight key lets you adjust the intensity of the touch screen display. There are
four different settings. The intensity impacts the charge in the battery. Expect a shorter
charge life for higher intensities. See “Backlight” on page 2-12 for information on
timers that can turn off the backlight after specified periods of inactivity. These timers
can help conserve the battery power.
Function (Fn) Key
The Function key lets you enable alternate functionality on select keys. The blue text
near the other keys on the keypad indicate the alternate functionality. When the
Function key is enabled, the orange light in the left corner of the Function key appears
and the FN button on the Soft Input Panel (SIP), if displayed, is highlighted. Press the
Function key again to disable the functionality and turn off the light.
Memory Types
The 475 Field Communicator memory consists of three components:
1. Internal Flash—32MB non-volatile RAM. The Internal Flash memory stores the
operating system and system software. It also stores the following:
• Up to 25 HART configurations
• HART Event Captures
•F
OUNDATION fieldbus statistics
• Text files saved from ScratchPad
2. System Card—an internal 1 GB or higher Secure Digital Card with non-volatile flash
memory. A copy of installable system software exists on every System Card. The
System Card also contains all HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus device descriptions
and can store up to 1,000 HART configurations, depending on the sizes of the files.
3. RAM—32MB used only for program execution.
Available Memory Space
To view the available memory in your 475 Field Communicator, connect to the Field
Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility or double-tap Memory from the Settings menu.
The Field Communicator Main Menu displays the Settings menu item. See “Memory”
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Free Memory on the System Card
Over time, your System Card may become full and unable to store new files. To free
memory on your System Card, use the Memory Management feature in the Field
Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility. This lets you select which device descriptions can
be transferred onto your System Card. Device descriptions from selected
manufacturers or protocols are omitted during an upgrade, allowing more space for
other files.
If the selected device descriptions are already on your 475, they are removed the next
time you connect the 475 Field Communicator to the Easy Upgrade Utility. You are
prompted before the files are removed. See the Easy Upgrade Utility Help for more
information.
Accessories Rubber Boot
A rubber boot can be purchased to further protect your 475 Field Communicator. The
boot has an additional stand on the back.
Straps
Two straps are available with the 475 Field Communicator. The magnetic strap
attaches to the top of the 475 Field Communicator and lets you hang it from a metal
pipe. The strap attachment is located near the HART and fieldbus terminals on the top
of the 475 Field Communicator.
The side strap lets you attach a strap to the sides or back of the 475 Field
Communicator, making it easy to carry. See Figure 2-4. The side strap also holds the
stylus used with the touch screen.
Figure 2-4. Side Strap Example

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ASSEMBLY
Installing the System Card
and the Battery 1. Place the 475 Field Communicator face down on a level, secure surface.
2. Remove the protective rubber boot, if attached.
3. With the battery removed, slide the System Card (labeled System Card), with the
metal card contacts facing up, into the System Card socket until it clicks. The
System Card socket is spring-loaded. See Figure 2-5 for the location of the System
Card socket.
NOTE
The System Card is not locked into the System Card socket in the image below.
Figure 2-5. Back of the 475 Field Communicator
CAUTION
The System Card must be supplied by the 475 Field Communicator manufacturer.
Failure to comply will void the IS approval.
4. With the 475 Field Communicator still face down, ensure the tops of the two battery
retaining screws are loose and slightly above the top of the 475.
5. Align the sides of the battery with the 475 and carefully slide it forward until it is
secure.
6. Carefully hand tighten the two battery retaining screws to secure the battery. (Do not
over tighten, 0.5Nm maximum torque load.)
CAUTION
The connector pins may be damaged if the 475 Field Communicator and battery are
improperly aligned.
Li-Ion Battery
System Card in the
System Card Socket
Stand
Main Unit Label
IS Label
Location
(KL Option)
Battery Retaining Screws
Connector Pins
Strap Attachment
Strap Attachment