Installation guide

AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager Installation Guide
NOVEMBER 2013
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8000 BIM
The 8000 BIM interface displays HART field devices connected to an 8000 BIM by
means of either:
• A serial connection using an RS-485 converter (BIM)
• An Ethernet connection using TCP/IP addressing (eBIM)
Configuring AMS Device Manager for an 8000 BIM
Interface
To configure AMS Device Manager for an 8000 BIM interface:
1. Select Start > All Programs > AMS Device Manager > Network Configuration
from the Windows taskbar.
2. In the Network Configuration dialog, click Add.
3. In the Select Network Component Type dialog, select 8000 BIM Network and
click Install.
4. Follow the 8000 BIM Network Wizard instructions.
5. Start AMS Device Manager to set up the network structure. See “Determining
the system interface structure and device data” on page 108.
If no icons are displayed under the 8000 BIM network icon after a Rebuild Hierarchy
operation, perform the appropriate procedure for your operating system:
From the Windows Control Panel:
1. (XP/2003) Open Network Connections.
(Windows 7 or 8/Server 2008 or 2012) Select Network and Sharing Center >
Change adapter settings.
2. Select Advanced > Advanced Settings from the Network Connections toolbar
menu.
3. Under Connections, move the Ethernet card connected to the 8000 BIM
network to the first spot in the network connection order.
4. Click OK.
5. Restart the PC.