Description
The Emerson 475 Field Communicator is a rugged, intrinsically safe handheld used to configure, monitor and troubleshoot smart field instruments. This version supports both HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices, so one tool covers mixed plants where analog-plus-HART transmitters sit alongside fieldbus segments. Emerson has discontinued the 475 in favor of the AMS Trex, but it remains a legacy model still widely used by instrument technicians for HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus work in process plants.
Key features
- Communicates with both HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices
- Color touchscreen with graphical user interface
- Field diagnostics for devices and fieldbus segments
- Bluetooth communication with PC-based asset software
- Lithium-ion power module and intrinsically safe, rugged design
- User-upgradeable device descriptions
Typical applications
- Commissioning FOUNDATION Fieldbus segments and devices
- Configuring HART transmitters and valve positioners
- Maintenance in mixed HART and fieldbus plants
- Supporting installed bases standardized on the 475
Specifications
| Brand | Emerson |
|---|---|
| Model | 475 Field Communicator |
| Product type | HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus field communicator |
| Protocols | HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus |
| Operating system | Windows CE |
| Processor | 80 MHz Hitachi SH3 |
| Internal flash | 32 MB |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| System card | 1 GB SD card |
| Display | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) color 1/4 VGA (240 x 320) transflective touchscreen, anti-glare |
| Weight | Approximately 0.75 kg (1.65 lb) with battery |
| Status | Legacy model, discontinued by Emerson (successor: AMS Trex) |
What’s included
- 475 Field Communicator
- System card
- Lead set with connectors
- Carrying case
- User’s manual and Getting Started Guide
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