Reference Manual 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB May 2014 Emerson® Smart Wireless Navigator
Smart Wireless Navigator May 2014 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB Contents Theory of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3 Installing the Navigator machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3 Launching Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB 1.1 May 2014 Theory of operation The Emerson Smart Wireless Navigator is a stand-alone network infrastructure management tool. It brings together several Emerson Smart Wireless software tools to streamline wireless network experience. Delivered on a specially designed computer, the Navigator helps to plan and deploy networks, manage devices and networks, and easily make maintenance plans. 1.2 Installing the Navigator machine 1.2.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB May 2014 1.2.2 Setting up the computer 1. Set up the monitors as instructed by the Monitor Setup Guide provided in boxes 2 and 3. The white DVI monitor cables are recommended for the best display resolution. Box 1 contains region-specific power cords (outside of NEMA type). 2. Set up the workstation as instructed by the Setup and Features Information Guide provided in Box 1.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB 1.2.4 May 2014 Windows user permissions When installing the Navigator, it is necessary to consider user permissions. The default user for this computer is an Administrator user. An Administrator has privileges to add or delete programs, among other capabilities. To restrict the General Navigator user from these privileges, create a General User account in the Control Panel.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB May 2014 Table 1-1.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB 1.4.4 May 2014 Gateway interface From the Gateway level view, launching opening the design sub-menu and selecting the Gateway Interface button will open the Gateway Interface. To access the Gateway Interface, enter the username and password associated with that Gateway. This is not usually the username and password of the Navigator. 1.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB May 2014 1.5.1 Considerations - navigation tab customization The default labels of the Gateway Navigation tabs refer to the numerical designation of the Gateways. Figure 1-4. Gateway navigation tabs In large deployments of wireless networks, it may be beneficial to organize the Gateways according to their applications, or physical process or geographical location.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB 1.5.3 May 2014 Adding networks to AMS Wireless SNAP-ON Reference the SNAP-ON manual in the Help menu for detailed instructions. Once a scaled drawing of the plant has been loaded, networks can be imported from AMS Wireless Configurator. From the function bar, select Diagram, then Import Wireless Networks. Select the network to be imported.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB May 2014 1.6.2 Navigator display field The Navigator display field is the area in between the title and function bars. Figure 1-7. Navigator Display Field 1.6.3 Navigator function bar Figure 1-8. Navigator function bar The Navigator function bar contains all the main functions for Navigator operations. Table 1-2.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB May 2014 1.7 Using the Navigator for network planning and commissioning 1.7.1 Network planning tool - AMS Wireless SNAP-ON The Smart Wireless Navigator has integrated a planning tool for mapping network layouts for planning, the AMS Wireless SNAP-ON. This application enables importing a plant image or process unit drawing for customized network planning, with a 'drag and drop' capability to add devices.
Smart Wireless Navigator 1.7.3 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB May 2014 Smart Wireless Power Module Life Estimator Once the update rate required for the instrumentation has been determined, it's recommended to realistically evaluate the impact of these update rates. The Smart Wireless Power Module Estimator provides estimates for Power Module life by a combination of wireless device type, update rate, and environmental variables.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB May 2014 Figure 1-11. Gateway interface 1.8 Using the Navigator for network management 1.8.1 Assessing network and device health The Home screen makes it easy to get a comprehensive view of wireless network and device health with a single glance. On the Home screen, all networks provide a dashboard that contains the Gateway tag, communication status, device status, and Power Module status.
Smart Wireless Navigator Reference Manual 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB May 2014 Detailed Gateway dashboard This is an example of a Detailed Gateway Dashboard. The tick marks represent the number of devices present on the network. From left to right on the bottom, it has space designated for communications status, tag, device status, and battery status. The alerts shown on this dashboard will represent the most critical alerts present on the entire network.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB 1.8.2 May 2014 Identifying health issues The following icons or dashboards could indicate a situation that requires immediate attention: Table 1-3. Navigator health issues Alert indication Description Where shown What it means All Power Modules within this category are good. Good Battery A Power Module exists within this category with a low battery. Schedule maintenance to replace soon.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB May 2014 1.8.5 Gateway information General Gateway Information is available by checking the Gateway Identification Bar. Network status and Gateway device status indication is immediately available to recommend troubleshooting. Figure 1-13. Network status and Gateway device status bar Gateway capacity is reported in two ways within the Navigator.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB 1.9.2 May 2014 All Alerts Report The All Alerts Report contains device alerts, Power Module alerts, and communication alerts. Easily locate the device with both the Gateway tag and the device tag. Immediately understand priority with clear status information. The Device Alerts contain information that a device malfunction has occurred and needs further investigation in an asset management system.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB May 2014 1.10 Advanced Navigator functions 1.10.1 SteamLogic application The Smart Wireless Navigator contains the SteamLogic application to manage a Rosemount 708 Acoustic steam monitoring network. The SteamLogic software calculates the steam trap state based on the acoustic and temperature information published by the Rosemount 708.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB 1.10.3 May 2014 Trending The Smart Wireless Navigator offers a limited trending capability, intended for troubleshooting and tracking purposes of the primary variable only. Up to six primary variables can be trended at one time. The visible time-frame of the primary variables can be configured to show from the last five minutes to the last thirty days. To access the Trending screen, click the Trends button in the Function bar.
Reference Manual Smart Wireless Navigator 00809-0100-4423, Rev AB May 2014 If at any time a hardware or software issue is experienced, contact the Rosemount customer support organization or your local Emerson representative. 1.12.2 In-product notifications When using the Smart Wireless Navigator, the following errors may be experienced. Description Navigator error Hardware licensing dongle is missing The Navigator has been loaded with the maximum number of Gateways available on this package size.
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