January 2011
UPGRADE PROCEDURE
© 2011, Emerson Process Management
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STEP 5: Register the Field Communicator
5.1 From the Field Communicator Main Menu, double-tap Listen For PC.
If it is a 475 Field Communicator, make sure connection type is IrDA.
5.2 Line up the Field Communicator IrDA Port with the IrDA Port or adapter on the PC or
laptop.
5.3 From the Upgrade window in the Easy Upgrade Utility, select IrDA from the
Connection type list and click Connect.
5.4 From the Licensing & Registration window, click Online at the bottom of the screen.
5.5 If the Select Current Location dialog box appears, select the name of the country in
which you are currently located and click OK.
5.6 If you have a PartnerNet account, enter your email address and password and click
LOG IN.
If you do not have an account, click the Create New PartnerNet Account link, enter your information,
and click Submit. After you create your account, log in.
5.7 A page stating “Registration Update Complete” is displayed. You have
successfully completed the registration process.
Note: If it is a 475 Field Communicator, the Step 5 “Register the Field Communicator” can also be done
through the Bluetooth connection. The steps are similar to the IrDA connection.