R400   Experion PKS Series A Fieldbus Interface Module User's Guide  277 
July 2010  Honeywell   
7.  Fieldbus Device Commissioning 
This section outlines a typical process to follow to commission a fieldbus loop in an 
Experion system. This section does not provide detailed procedures for each stage in the 
process. Please reference appropriate sections in this document or applicable vendor 
documentation for detailed information, if required.  
The following table lists the topics included in this section. If you are viewing this 
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Topic 
Getting Started 
Connecting Devices 
Checking Device 
Checking Control Strategy 
Flowchart Summary 
 
7.1 Getting Started 
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The CIOM-A Fieldbus Interface Module (FIM) sets many parameters within a fieldbus 
device during its initial setup and commissioning in an Experion system. While you can 
change some parameters, such as calibration ones, when the device is being operated on a 
workbench or at a location apart from the system, you must not change certain other 
parameters. The following table outlines the functions you must consider before 
commissioning a device.  
 
For This Function. . .  Consider This . . .