Bluetooth® Connectivity for Field Instrumentation

Bluetooth technology enables increased productivity, reliability, and safety for the process industries.

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Work smarter, faster, and more efficiently

No hot work permit. No climbing. No guesswork. Bluetooth technology allows you to configure, maintain, or troubleshoot field instruments on-the-go to quickly perform rounds, resolve simple issues, and address what needs immediate attention. The AMS Device Configurator app interface provides a consistent experience across Emerson products and gives convenient access to information. Emerson’s Bluetooth technology support in AMS Device Configurator is available on the Android™, Windows, and iOS operating systems, plus the AMS Trex Device Communicator. Discover a simpler process for performing routine tasks without need for a physical connection.

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1. Productivity

Quickly locate field devices and perform tasks related to configuration, device status, and diagnostics.

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2. Reliability

Devices are protected from unnecessary exposure to the environment, increasing the reliability of the device and the process.

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3. Safety

Access device information from a safe location with reduced equipment and less time in hazardous areas​​.

Bluetooth Connectivity

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Don’t worry about having to learn another software program. The AMS Device Configurator Bluetooth app uses device descriptors to communicate with field instruments and provides an app experience similar to AMS Device Manager and AMS Trex – at communication speeds up to 10x faster than traditional HART® connections. 

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Bluetooth® Connectivity on Emerson Devices
Bluetooth® Connectivity on Emerson Devices

Diagnose issues quickly with access to all devices near the technician at speeds up to 10 times faster than traditional HART® connections. Improve personnel safety and increase efficiency. No need to remove housing covers. No climbing tanks or scaffolding, it's like a remote display in the palm of your hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bluetooth Connectivity Basics

Bluetooth® connectivity allows technicians to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Emerson field instruments wirelessly from up to 50 feet (15 meters) away, without opening device housings or requiring a physical connection. Using the AMS Device Configurator app on a mobile device, Windows PC, or AMS Trex™ 2 Device Communicator, field teams can wirelessly access live device status, diagnostics, and configuration data at speeds up to 10 times faster than traditional HART® connections. 

Bluetooth connectivity eliminates the time, cost, and risk of physically connecting to field devices. Benefits include:

  • No hot work permits required for routine configuration tasks
  • No climbing tanks, scaffolding, or opening enclosures to reach devices
  • No exposure of internal components to harsh environments, improving device reliability
  • Safer, remote access to device in hazardous, congested, or hard-to-reach locations
  • Faster troubleshooting with live device data broadcast to the technician's tool

For maintenance teams, this means more devices serviced per shift with no specialized tools needed and less risk to personnel and equipment.

Devices and Compatibility

AMS Device Configurator is Emerson's free mobile and PC application for connecting to  field instruments enabled with Bluetooth connectivity. It is available on:

  • Android
  • Windows PC
  • AMS Trex™ 2 Device Communicator
  • iOS

The app uses device descriptors (DDs) to deliver a consistent, familiar experience across all Emerson products, so technicians don't need to learn a separate software tool to enjoy the benefits of Bluetooth connectivity.

Safety, Security, and Hazardous Areas

Yes. Emerson's Bluetooth® connectivity implementation includes multiple layers of security:

  • Encrypted data transfers between the device and the AMS Device Configurator app
  • Password protection with role-based access controls
  • Authenticated device pairing to prevent unauthorized access
  • This layered approach helps maintain secure communication while enabling convenient local device configuration and diagnostics.

Yes. Bluetooth connectivity is specifically designed for to allow safer access to devices in hazardous, congested, and hard-to-reach locations.  Because the technician connects from up to 50 feet away, there is no need to open the device housing, expose internal components, or place personnel in direct contact with classified-area equipment.  For technicians who need to work directly at the device, the AMS Trex™ 2 Device Communicator is intrinsically safe rated and combines Bluetooth and physical HART®, WirelessHART®, and Foundation Fieldbus™ connections in a single rugged tool.

Productivity and Workflow

Bluetooth connectivity plugs directly into the workflows your teams already use:
 

  • Same device descriptor (DD) interface as AMS Device Manager and AMS Trex™ 2 for a familiar experience
  • Live status broadcasting so technicians can identify devices that need attention before reaching them
  • Save and send device configurations without the need for a physical connection at speeds up to 10x faster than traditional HART®
  • Faster firmware updates at speeds up to 10x faster than traditional HART®
  • Live status broadcasting so technicians can identify devices that need attention before reaching them
  • This means less time on routine tasks and more time on the work that needs human expertise.