Ams trex™ Device Communicator

3.22
Simulate a live device
You can simulate an online connection to a device without connecting to a device.
Simulation mode is a training tool that helps you become familiar with devices before
configuring them in a critical environment.
Note
Not all device descriptions have been optimized to run in simulation mode.
Procedure
1. In the Field Communicator application, tap 
HART Offline
or 
Fieldbus Offline
on the
Connect - Select screen.
2. Tap 
Simulate
.
3. Tap a device manufacturer.
4. Tap the device type.
5. Tap the device revision.
6. Tap 
OK
when the device information is displayed.
The device menu is displayed. You can view the device menus and configure
parameters.
7. To end simulation, tap 
Menu
→
Disconnect
or close the Field Communication
application.
3.23
View the device descriptions on the Trex unit
You can view all the device descriptions that are installed on the Trex unit. The device
descriptions are organized by the HART or FOUNDATION fieldbus protocol.
Procedure
1. In the Field Communicator application, tap 
HART Offline
or 
Fieldbus Offline
on the
Connect - Select screen, depending on the type of device descriptions you want to
view.
2. Tap 
Simulate
.
3. Select a device manufacturer.
4. Select a device type.
The device revision and device description revision are displayed.
5. Tap 
Cancel
to return to the offline menu.
User Guide 
Field Communicator application
September 2021
User Guide 
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3.24
View the device description information
You can view information about the connected device, including the manufacturer, device
type, device revision, and device description revision.
The Tag and Long Tag options displayed below appear for only HART revision 7 devices.
Procedure
1. Connect to the HART or FOUNDATION fieldbus device.
2. Tap the tag that is displayed on the top of the screen.