System integration Liquistation CSF48
58 Endress+Hauser
7.2.1 Connection
‣ Connect the service port on the controller housing to the Commubox (FXA291).
‣ Via the USB port, connect the Commubox to the computer.
‣ Commubox is supplied with a CD which contains USB drivers that must be installed when
connecting for the first time.
‣ FieldCare must be installed on the computer for the application. The software can either be
downloaded from www.de.endress.com or ordered on a CD.
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Fig. 79: Connection overview
7.2.2 Creating the data connection
1. Start Fieldcare.
2. Establish the connection to the Commubox.
3. For this purpose, under "Host PC" click "Add device" and select "CDI Communication FXA291".
4. Click "Configuration" to select the serial interface for FXA291 and to set the baud rate
(115200).
5. Click "Link connection" to start communicating with the FXA291 ( are green).
6. Click "Add device" again and select your device type.
7. Click "Link connection" to start communicating with the device ( are green).
8. Select "Online parameterize" to be able to communicate with the device online.
You can now start online configuration via the DTM.
Online configuration competes with onsite operation, i.e. each of the two options blocks the
other one. Either side is able to prevent access from the other side.