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iTEMP TMT142B Operation options
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6.3.2 FieldCare
Function range
FDT/DTM-based plant asset management tool from Endress+Hauser. It can configure all
smart field units in a system and helps you manage them. By using the status information,
it is also a simple but effective way of checking their status and condition. Access is via the
HART
®
protocol, CDI (= Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface). It also supports devices
with the following protocols, provided a suitable device driver (DTM) is installed:
PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus.
Typical functions:
• Parameter configuration of transmitters
• Loading and saving of device data (upload/download)
• Documentation of the measuring point
• Visualization of the measured value memory (line recorder) and event logbook
For details, see Operating Instructions BA027S/04/xx and BA059AS/04/xx
Source for device description files
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Connecting the device
Example: HART
®
modem Commubox FXA195 (USB)
1. Make sure that the DTM library is updated for all the connected devices (e.g.
FXA19x, TMTxy).
2. Start FieldCare and create a project.
3. Go to View --> Network: right-click Host PC Add device...
 The add device window opens.
4. Select the HART Communication option from the list and press OK to confirm.
5. Double-click HART communication DTM instance.
 Check whether the correct modem is connected to the serial interface connection
and press OK to confirm.
6. Right-click HART communication and select the Add device... option in the context
menu that opens.
7. Select the desired device from the list and press OK to confirm.
 The device now appears in the network list.
8. Right-click the device and select the Connect option in the context menu.
 The CommDTM is displayed in green.
9. Double-click the device in the network to establish the online connection to the
device.
 The online configuration is available.
If transferring the device parameters following an offline configuration, the password
for Maintenance - if assigned - must first be entered in the "User management" menu.