Ams trex™ Device Communicator

Problems the device connection wizard can detect
The device connection wizard can also identify common wiring problems, including if the
wrong terminals on the Trex unit are used or if a lead set is not connected to the device or
the Trex unit. If a problem is detected, a message describes the problem or a graphic
shows the correct wiring.
The Trex unit continuously monitors the voltage and current at the terminals where the
lead set is connected. the Field Communicator application displays a message if an error is
detected, including if the lead set is removed from the device or Trex unit. For example, if
you try to enable the Trex unit to power a device that already has power, the Field
Communicator application displays a message that voltage was detected and the Trex
power supply is turned off to protect the device and Trex unit.
In some cases, you may be able to override the warning from the device connection
wizard. For example, some devices may hold voltage for several minutes after being
disconnected from the power supply. If you enable the Trex unit to power a device that is
still holding a low voltage (less than 8 volts), a message is displayed that the Field
Communicator application detects low voltage and asks if the Trex unit is connected to a
digital control system's control loop. You can override this warning and apply power if you
are sure the device is not connected to an external power supply.
If the device connection wizard detects a problem, you can fix the issue while the
connection wizard is displayed. The change is updated in the 
Power Status
and
Communication Status
sections.
3.7
Status when detecting a device
When the Trex unit tries to detect and connect to a device, the Power Status option and
the Communication Status option on the Connect - Select screen show one of the
following status messages.