Ams trex™ Device Communicator

Figure 3-3: Dashboard menu example
3.8.1
Device screen layout
In the Field Communicator application, the device screens have four main parts:
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Figure 3-4: Sections of a device screen
A. Status bar
B. Application title bar
C. Device menu
D. Application bar
Status bar
Lets you access the settings for the Trex unit and switch to other applications.
Application title bar
Displays the type of device the Trex unit is connected to, the device tag (short tag or long
tag), and the menu title (Online). If you tap the application title bar, a menu is displayed.
Depending on the type of device, the menu lets you view the HART short/long tag or more
information about the device description, including the manufacturer, device type, device
revision, and device description revision. A 
Back
or 
Exit
button is also displayed.
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Device menu
The menu options for a specific device type and revision. The options displayed will vary
based on the device description. You can press and hold a menu item to display an
additional menu that lets you view Help or add the item to the list of favorites (HART only).
Application bar
Displays the main groups of options for a device. Most devices have an 
Online
option.
Devices that display a device dashboard display 
Overview
, 
Configure
, and 
Service Tools
.
3.8.2
Application bar
The application bar lists the main options for the connected device. Depending on the
device description, you may see a different application bar than the one described below.
See the device documentation for more detailed descriptions of these options.