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375 Field Communicator Resource CD/Web ReadMe (Rev. L) - September 2006

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CONTENTS
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1. Resource CD contents
2. 375 Easy Upgrade Programming Utility
3. 375 System Software
4. Device Descriptions on Resource CD
5. Technical support on items in Resource CD

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1. RESOURCE CD CONTENTS
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The Resource CD contains the 375 Easy Upgrade Programming Utility and System
Software/DD Database. It also contains a snapshot of the
www.fieldcommunicator.com web site (electronic copies of the 375 manuals,
ordering information, etc.) at the time the CD was created. Access this
content by following these steps:

1. From your PC desktop, open "My Computer".

2. Select the CD-ROM drive containing the Resource CD.
3. Double-click on "index.htm".

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2. 375 Easy Upgrade Programming Utility
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PC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 375 EASY UPGRADE PROGRAMMING UTILITY
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The following list represents the minimum requirements to install and run the
375 Easy Upgrade Programming Utility:

- 100MB disk space

- 256MB RAM
- 400MHz Processor
- Windows 2000 (SP4) or XP-Pro (SP1a or SP2)
- Internet Explorer 6.0
- Internet Connection (required when using "Check for Updates" feature)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 375 EASY UPGRADE PROGRAMMING UTILITY

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Each time you insert the Resource CD into the CD ROM drive of your PC, the
375 Easy Upgrade Programming Utility InstallShield Wizard will launch. Follow
the InstallShield Wizard instructions the first time you install this
program. If the InstallShield Wizard does not launch automatically, you can
also manually launch it by following these steps:

1. From your PC desktop, open "My Computer".

2. Select the CD ROM drive containing the Resource CD.
3. Double-click on "setup.exe".

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If you have a Resource CD with software newer than what is on your PC, insert
the CD into your PC and follow the InstallShield Wizard instructions.

If you know your PC contains more current software than contained on this CD,
or if you would like to skip the installation at this time, you may cancel
out of the InstallShield Wizard.
Be sure to keep the current version of this CD in a safe location. (Check the
date code on the front of the Resource CD to determine your latest version.)
The CD is both your backup (for when you want to install the Programming
Utility on a new PC, or reinstall it on the original PC) and an important
source of reference information.

Easy Upgrade Programming Utility Software versions

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Version 1.3.0
-Released July 2004

-The Programming Utility no longer performs an auto "Detect 375" on startup

as it did in version 1.1.1. The basic steps are:
1) Launch program.
2) Select "Check for Updates."
3) Select "Detect 375."
(see Programming Utility Help for detailed instructions.)

-This version was first distributed on Resource CD Rev. E.

Version 1.2.6 - Obsolete

-Released June 2004

-This version was distributed on Resource CD Rev. D.

Version 1.1.1 - Obsolete

-Released July 2003

-This version was the initial release of the Programming Utility. It was
distributed on Resource CDs Rev. A, B, and C.

Easy Upgrade Programming Utility Discrepancies

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-Condition: If, while attempting to install the 375 Easy Upgrade Programming
Utility, you receive an "ActiveX Component Can't Create Object" error.
Workaround: You must install Internet Explorer 6.0 before proceeding.
Once this is complete, the 375 Easy Upgrade Programming Utility should
install without further incident. Note: To install Internet Explorer 6.0,
open the InternetExplorer folder located on the 375 Resource CD and run
ie6setup.exe. (This affects versions 1.3.0, 1.2.6, and 1.1.1.)

-Condition: When a version of the System Software is obsolete, it cannot be

downloaded to the 375. If you view the list of System Software in the PC
Database (System Software tab) without a 375 connected, it will incorrectly
show a yellow (downgrade) icon for obsolete System Software. When a 375 is
connected, the correct red (download blocked) icon will appear.
Workaround: No action is required. (This affects versions 1.3.0, 1.2.6, and
1.1.1.)

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-Condition: You receive errors during a Check for Updates.
Workaround: Verify that you have a working internet connection by launching
Internet Explorer. With Internet Explorer still open, retry the “Check for
Updates”. If errors continue, contact Technical Support personnel. (This
affects versions 1.3.0, 1.2.6, and 1.1.1.)

-Condition: If after performing an "Upgrade 375" function, the Programming

Utility displays the unit as having outdated DDs, this is normally an
indication the System Card contains a newer version of a particular DD than
the PC Database.
Workaround: Perform a "Check for Updates" followed by a subsequent "Upgrade
375".If this does not address the issue, contact Technical Support personnel.
(This affects versions 1.3.0, 1.2.6, and 1.1.1.)

Technical Support for the 375 Easy Upgrade Programming Utility

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For Technical Support on the installation and use of the 375 Easy Upgrade
Programming Utility, contact Emerson Sure Service (Global Service Center) at
1-800-833-8314 or send an email to "[email protected]". Further
Technical support information can be found at
http://www.fieldcommunicator.com/suppinfo.htm.

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3. 375 SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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Note: Interoperability testing between the 375 and other host systems is an
ongoing process. To obtain the most up to date information on the results of
this testing, go to http://www.fieldcommunicator.com/techhost.htm.

The following is a list of 375 System Software Versions:

Version 1.9.1
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-Managed Release September 2006

-Contains support for graphic-related enhancements to EDDL for HART and

FOUNDATION fieldbus devices including:

HART
Rosemount 5400 Radar Level Transmitter – Revision 1
Rosemount Analytical XMT-pH Transmitter – Revision 1
Rosemount 3051S Pressure Transmitter – Revision 7
Rosemount 3144P Temperature Transmitter – Revision 3
Micro Motion 2400S Transmitter – Revision 1

FOUNDATION fieldbus
Rosemount 3051S Pressure Transmitter – Revision 20
Rosemount 3144P Temperature Transmitter – Revision 1
CSI 9210 Machinery Health™ Transmitter – Revision 2
Fisher DVC6000f Digital Valve Controller – Revision 1
Siemens SITRANS P DSIII Pressure Transmitter – Revision 1

Enhanced Graphic Device Descriptions are not available for download using the
Easy Upgrade Programming Utility. Instructions for downloading these device
descriptions for the 375 can be obtained by entering the URL below into the
address field in Internet Explorer:

http://www.fieldcommunicator.com/downloads/Enhanced_DD_Downloads.pdf
Continue to use the Easy Upgrade Programming Utility for all non-EDDL device
support.

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Version 1.9
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-Managed Release January 2006

-Contains support for graphic-related enhancements to EDDL for HART devices

including:

Rosemount 5400 Radar Level Transmitter – Revision 1

Rosemount Analytical XMT-pH Transmitter – Revision 1
Rosemount 3051S Pressure Transmitter – Revision 7
Rosemount 3144P Temperature Transmitter – Revision 3
Enhanced Graphic Device Descriptions are not available for download using the
Easy Upgrade Programming Utility. Instructions for downloading these device
descriptions for the 375 can be obtained by entering the URL below into the
address field in Internet Explorer:

http://www.fieldcommunicator.com/downloads/Enhanced_DD_Downloads.pdf

Continue to use the Easy Upgrade Programming Utility for all non-EDDL device
support.

Version 1.8
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-Released June 2004

-Contains HART® Application Version 1.0, FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Application

Version 2.0, and CDC Firmware Version 1.3.

-Starting with this release, the original default battery power settings are
“Power Save” = 5 Minutes and “Auto-Off” = 30 minutes. Default for
“On external power” will remain the same (never).

-Starting with this release, in the FOUNDATION fieldbus application, the

minimum setting allowed for V(FUN) (first unpolled address) is 20.

Version 1.7 - Obsolete (Superceded by System Software Version 1.8)

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This version was a limited release to address the issue detailed in the
Knowledge Base Article "375F Field Communicator with DeltaV Series 1
H1 Card (KJ3004X1-BA pn 12P1046)" which can be found on this CD at
x:\Suppkba.htm.

Version 1.6 - Obsolete (Superceded by System Software Version 1.8)

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-Released October 2003

-Contains HART® Application Version 1.0, CDC Firmware Version 1.3 and the
FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Application Version 1.1.

-This is the first production version of System Software with a functioning

FOUNDATION fieldbus Application.

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Version 1.4 (Superceded by System Software Version 1.8)
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-Released October 2003
-This version does not contain fieldbus capability.

-Version 1.4 contains HART® Application Version 1.0, CDC Firmware Version .7
and the FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Application Version 0.2.

-Version 1.4 implemented a preamble change to the HART Communication dll

which resolved an issue between the 375 and devices such as the Foxboro IMT25
and the Honeywell STT25.

Version 1.1 (Superceded by System Software Version 1.8)

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-Released July 2003. This is the original System Software version.
-Version 1.1 does not contain fieldbus capability.

-Version 1.1 contains HART® Application Version 1.0, CDC Firmware Version .7
and the FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Application Version 0.2.

375 system Software Discrepancies

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Fieldbus Application
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-Condition: If the 375 Field Communicator is connected to segment with a

Rockwell linking device, the host system may crash or time out.
Workaround: The 375 should not be used on the same segment as a Rockwell
linking device. (This affects versions 1.8, 1.9, and 1.9.1)

-Condition: If the user calls up the Polling Display from the Utility Menu
and presses OK without changing either V(FUN) or V(NUN), the hourglass icon
will appear and the unit will hang on the Polling screen.
Workaround: Hit CANCEL to return to the Utility Menu. (This affects version
1.8.)

-Condition: Occasional inability to upload data from a fieldbus device

(Device Upload aborted).
Workaround: This can sometimes be corrected by changing the address of that
device. This clears out the VCRs and allows the upload to complete. After
several minutes, it may appear that the unit has hung. However, the 375 Field
Communicator is not hung in this case. The user can back out of the detail
view with the back arrow and ignore the warning message by selecting YES. In
most instances, the operation will complete successfully. Do not use this
technique when changing the address on a normal device that does not
experience the upload problem. (This affects version 1.8.)

-Condition: You are unable to change the address of a device. (Note: it is

not recommended to have the 375 change a device address when the device is
connected to a control system as it may cause unpredictable behavior.)
Workaround: Check to see if the 375 is the LAS (existence of the LAS icon).
If it is not, then determine if the device that you are trying to change the
address of is a backup LAS, and might be behaving as the LAS. (Note: The 375
is unable to change the address of a device that is actively the LAS.)
Establish communication by putting the 375 on the segment first and then
adding the device(s). By putting the 375 on first, it will remain the LAS and
allow the address change. (This affects versions 1.8 and 1.6.)

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-Condition: The 375 is connected to a segment in a bench configuration and
the live list remains blank (even the 375 Field Communicator does not
appear).
Workaround: Establish communication by putting the 375 on the segment first,
and then adding the device(s). This issue is caused by the speed at which
certain LAS enabled devices are attempting to run the segment. By putting the
375 on first, it should remain the LAS and control the communication. (This
affects versions 1.8 and 1.6.)

-Condition: The backup LAS takes over when you want to have the 375 remain as
the LAS on a segment.
Workaround: The likelihood that the backup LAS will take over is related to
the device address and Slot Time. The lower the address and Slot Time of the
device, the more likely this will occur. Check www.fieldcommunicator.com for
the Knowledge Base Article detailing Slot Time issues. (This affects versions
1.8 and 1.6.)

-Condition: A device that is connected to the segment is not appearing on the

live list. (Note: For some older devices, you may need to change the Slot
Time to 16 in order for the device to be seen on the 375 live list.)
Workaround: Verify the wiring installation is correct. If it is, then this
may be caused by a Slot Time issue. You can change the Slot Time with the 375
in the Link Settings window (FOUNDATION Fieldbus Application\Utility\Link
Settings). Check www.fieldcommunicator.com for the Knowledge Base Article
detailing Slot Time issues. (This affects versions 1.8 and 1.6.)

-Condition: If the 375 is connected to a segment with DeltaV, and a device on

the same segment is commissioned using DeltaV, the 375 will be unable to
communicate with this device.
Workaround: Go offline and then back online to establish communication.
(This affects versions 1.8 and 1.6.)

-Condition: An issue exists between version 1.6 and devices that use the
National Instruments Stack 2.3 (e.g. Fisher DVC 5420 Rev 8 and Rev 9). The
375 is unable to change the address of these devices when they are at a
permanent address (e.g. 16-247) (for DeltaV 20-35, 232-247) Care should be
taken when using the 375 to change the address of these devices from a
temporary address (e.g. 248-251) to a permanent one. The operator must not
select a permanent address that your Host System will not recognize (for
DeltaV 16-19, 36-231). If that were to occur, then the Host System would be
unable to work with the device, and the 375 would be unable to change the
device to an address that is accepted by the Host.
Workaround: Upgrade to Version 1.8. (This issue affects Version 1.6 and is
fixed in Version 1.8.)

-Condition: Potential loss of instrument communications could be experienced

in cases where a 375F Field Communicator is connected to a fieldbus segment
with a DeltaV Series 1 H1 Card.
Workaround: Upgrade to Version 1.8. (This issue affects Version 1.6 and is
fixed in Version 1.8.)

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4. DEVICE DESCRIPTIONS ON Resource CD
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A list of HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus Device descriptions (DDs), contained
in the PC Database of this CD, is located at x:\syssoftdds.htm (where x is
the CD drive).

-To determine if new DDs have become available since the creation of this CD,
or if previously Untested DDs have now become Tested, visit
www.fieldcommunicator.com/syssoftdds.htm or use the "Check for Updates"
feature in the 375 Easy Upgrade Programming Utility. (An internet connection
is required.)

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-To see which DDs are available in your PC database or connected 375 unit,
go to the "DDs" tab in the Programming Utility. (See the 375 Field
Communicator User's Manual for instructions on using the unit to view the
list of available DDs.)

Tested vs. Untested DDs

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-The devices listed as "Tested" have passed the 375 test requirements. The
devices listed as "Untested" have demonstrated basic operational compliance,
but have not yet met full 375 test requirements.

-DDs that have not passed the 375 test requirements are listed as “Untested”
and are not included on the System Cards shipping from the factory.

-For units licensed for Easy Upgrade, the Programming Utility may be used to
transfer these Untested DDs for immediate use. Note: Untested DDs must be
selected individually for them to be transferred. The use of the “Upgrade
375” or “Select All” buttons do not cause Untested DDs to be transferred.

-Most, if not all, DDs currently listed as Untested will become Tested at
some time in the near future. Once the requirements are met, Tested versions
will be made available for download by using the “Check for Updates” feature
of the Programming Utility.

Omitted DDs
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-"Omitted DDs" are those in which the device manufacturer has taken no action
or shows no interest in verifying basic operational compliance with the 375
(or 275). When interfacing with these devices, you will be limited to Generic
functionality. The only device descriptions that have been omitted are those
from the following manufacturers:

HART Devices
Actaris Neptune (0x28) - all devices
Apparatebau Hundsbach (0x71) - all devices

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5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON ITEMS IN RESOURCE CD
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For Technical Support on items in this Resource CD, contact Emerson
Sure Service (Global Service Center) at 1-800-833-8314 or send an email to
"[email protected]" Further Technical support information can be
found at http://www.fieldcommunicator.com/suppinfo.htm.