Endress+Hauser ria45 - Operation; Operating Elements; Local Operation; Configuration via PC Software

Operation RIA45
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6 Operation
The easy operating concept of the device makes it possible for users to commission the
device for many applications without a printed set of Operating Instructions.
The FieldCare operating software is a quick and convenient way of configuring the device.
Brief explanatory (help) texts provide additional information on individual parameters.
6.1 Operating elements
6.1.1 Local operation at the device
The device is operated by means of the three keys integrated in the front part of the device
• Open the configuration menu
• Confirm an entry
• Select a parameter or submenu offered in the menu
Within the configuration menu:
• Scroll step-by-step through the parameters/menu items/characters offered
• Change the value of the selected parameter (increase or decrease)
Outside the configuration menu:
Display enabled and calculated channels, as well as min. and max. values for all the active
channels.
You can always exit items/submenus at the end of the menu by selecting "x Back".
Leave the setup directly without saving the changes by pressing the ‘-’ and ‘+’ keys
simultaneously for > 3 s.
6.1.2 Configuration via interface & FieldCare Device Setup PC
configuration software
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CAUTION
Undefined switching of outputs and relays possible while configuring with FieldCare
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Do not configure during running process.
To configure the device with the FieldCare Device Setup software, connect the device to
your PC. You need a special interface adapter for this purpose, e.g. the Commubox
FXA291.
Installing the communication DTM in FieldCare
Before the configuration of the device can be done, FieldCare Device Setup must be
installed on your PC. The installation instructions can be found in the FieldCare
instructions.
Subsequently, install the FieldCare device driver according to the following instructions:
1. Firstly, install the device driver "CDI DTMlibrary" in FieldCare. It can be found under
"Endress+Hauser Device DTMs → Service / Specific → CDI" in FieldCare.
2. Then the DTM catalog must be updated. Add the new installed DTMs to the DTM
catalog.