Model codes and device types (continued)Table 1-1:
Model code Device nickname I/O
Electronics mount-
ing
FDM*****A FDM FF • Foundation fieldbus 4-wire remote
transmitter
Restriction
The FDM and FDM FF meters support a complete set of application and configuration options. The
FDM DO and FDM TPS meters support a subset of configuration options. Refer to the product data
sheet for details.
1.3 Communications tools and protocols
You can use several different communications tools and protocols to interface with the
device. You may use different tools in different locations or for different tasks.
Communications tools, protocols, and related informationTable 1-2:
Communica-
tions tool Supported protocols Scope In this manual For more information
Display Not applicable Basic configuration and
commissioning
Complete user informa-
tion. See Appendix B.
Not applicable
ProLink III • Modbus/RS-485
• HART/Bell 202
• Service port
Complete configuration
and commissioning
Basic user information.
See Appendix C.
User manual
• Installed with soft-
ware
• On Micro Motion
user documentation
CD
• On Micro Motion
web site
(www.micromo‐
tion.com)
Field Commu-
nicator
• HART/Bell 202 Complete configuration
and commissioning
Basic user information.
See Appendix D.
User manual on
Micro Motion web site
(www.micromo‐
tion.com )
Tip
You may be able to use other communications tools from Emerson Process Management, such as
AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager, or the Smart Wireless THUM
™
Adapter. Use of AMS or the
Smart Wireless THUM Adapter is not discussed in this manual. For more information on the Smart
Wireless THUM Adapter, refer to the documentation available at www.micromotion.com.
Before you begin
4 Micro Motion
®
Fork Density Meters (FDM)