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Length: 8 Characters of A-Z, 0-9, [SPACE] and a selection of special characters, e.g. +, -, <, 
>. Default value is “????????” 
•  “Long tag” is the tag used by HART Communication for a unique identification. 
Functions exactly like Tag except the size is larger (max of 32 ISO Latin 1 characters). De-
fault value is “????????????????” 
•  “Date” can be used to set a date, e.g. the date of installation or last inspection 
•  “Write protect” (not writeable) 
Descriptor” can be used to set a short text. Length is 16 characters, allowed characters are 
the same as for “Tag”. Default value is “????????????????” 
“Message” can be used to set a short text. Length is 32 characters, allowed characters are 
the same as for “Tag”. Default value is “????????????????????????????????” 
•  “PV Snsr s/n” (not writeable) is the serial number of the sensor 
•  “Final Assembly number” can be used as a unique number, to identify the device 
•  “Universal rev” (not writeable) 
•  “Fld dev rev” (not writeable) 
•  “Software rev” (not writeable) 
5.3.4  Fourth “Tab”: Review 
The review menu shows all parameters of “Process variables”, “Basic Setup” and “Detailed Setup” in a 
plain list and protects them from being changed while viewed. This can be used to check if all settings 
are done. 
6  Offline parameterization function 
In offline mode, the project can be prepared, created and stored without connected instru-
ments. Later, in online mode these data can be transmitted to the instruments ready for oper-
ation. Offline mode does not need any connection to the device. 
 
The following pages describe the steps to offline parameterize an FS24X/FS20X device with 
the DTM. At this time, it is presupposed that the DTM installation (§ 3.4) was already done.