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Field Communicator connection to multidrop networkFigure E-3:
A
B
C
D
A. Field Communicator
B. 250–600
Ω
resistance
C. Devices on the network
D. Master device
4. Turn on the Field Communicator and wait until the main menu is displayed.
5. If you are connecting across a multidrop network:
a. Set the Field Communicator to poll.
The device returns all valid addresses.
b. Enter the HART address of the transmitter.
The default HART address is 0. However, in a multidrop network, the HART
address has probably been set to a different, unique value.
Postrequisites
To navigate to the Online menu, choose HART Application > Online. Most configuration,
maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks are performed from the Online menu.
Tip
You may see messages related to the DD or active alerts. Press the appropriate buttons to ignore the
message and continue.
Using the Field Communicator with the transmitter
Configuration and Use Manual 305