
Getting Started
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letting you congure or troubleshoot in the eld. Electronic Device
Description Language (EDDL) technology enables the 475
Field Communicator to communicate with a variety of devices
independent of device manufacturer.
475 FIELD COMMUNICATOR OVERVIEW
The portable 475 Field Communicator includes a color LCD touch
screen, a Dual-core Lithium Ion battery (Power Module), a Central
Processing Unit (CORTEX-M3), bulk memory unit (FLASH) and
integral eldbus communication circuitry.
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. Understand and comply with the sections in this
manual.
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
communicator that lists the approvals.
CAUTION
You cannot install or remove the Li-Ion battery in a hazardous area
environment.
You cannot charge the battery in this environment .
The power supply/charger is not IS-approved.