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9th July 2009
Emerson’s Next Generation Handheld Communicator Delivers Powerful Field Diagnostics Capabilities
The 475 Field Communicator includes a full-colour graphical user interface, Bluetooth® communication, and extended battery life
Emerson Process Management introduces the 475 Field Communicator, the next generation in handheld communicator technology. The new Field Communicator extends beyond device configuration functionality to provide advanced device diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities in the field and on the bench so users can work more efficiently. Quick boot-up and fast operating time mean that jobs can be performed quickly and easily while longer battery life ensures days, not hours, of operation. The intrinsically safe 475 Field Communicator supports all HART®, WirelessHART™, and FOUNDATION™ fieldbus devices.
While traditional communicators enable configuration of a subset of devices, the 475 Field Communicator is much more than a configuration tool. The 475 enables diagnosis and troubleshooting in the field so as to streamline daily maintenance activities. The latest version of the Easy Upgrade capability provides an interface for users to quickly and easily update their communicator on site via the internet. Through Bluetooth communication, users can update their 475 Field Communicator with the latest Device Descriptions for their field devices.
A further advance is the full-colour LCD display that provides an intuitive graphical interface to support trend charts, gauges, and graphics available in enhanced Device Descriptions. The colour display aids troubleshooting through high-contrast images. Users can also store up to 1,000 device configurations in the 475 Field Communicator or transmit them wirelessly between the communicator and a PC for printing and storage.
More than doubling the battery life of a typical NiMH battery, the Lithium-Ion power module that comes standard with the 475 Field Communicator ensures that users will have the power they need to get the job done.
“The ability to quickly perform configurations and view advanced diagnostics in the field from a handheld reinforces Emerson’s commitment to delivering innovative field communicator technology,” said Craig Llewellyn, president of Emerson’s Asset Optimization division. “The 475 Field Communicator enables significant productivity improvements for maintenance and reliability experts. The tight integration between Emerson’s AMS® Suite predictive maintenance software and the 475 allows users to manage their field device assets consistently and efficiently.”
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About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.EmersonProcess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater treatment, metals and mining, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. Asset Optimisation, (www.EmersonProcess.com/optimize) a division of Emerson Process Management, is a leading worldwide supplier of services and technologies to increase the availability and performance of production assets for improved bottom line results. Asset Optimisation plays a key role in the Emerson mission of combining superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services to help customers achieve thepotential of their operations. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®,Daniel®, DeltaVTM, Ovation®, AMS® Suite, and CSI.
About Emerson
Emerson, based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2008 were $24.8 billion and Emerson is ranked 94th on the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest companies. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com
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