AMS Trex Device Communicator
Streamline Field Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The Emerson AMS TREX represents a massive leap forward from earlier HART communicators (like the legacy 475 or 375 Field Communicators). While older models acted simply as pocket-sized terminals to read variables, the TREX is a full-featured tablet-style device that eliminates the need to carry extra tools like loop power supplies or multimeters.
AMS Trex Device Communicator was born from Emerson’s rich history in intelligent field device communication, as well as our expertise in measurement and analytical instrumentation, digital valve controllers and final control elements, distributed control systems (DCS), and other process industry domain knowledge. It’s no wonder the AMS Trex is the process industry’s most trusted do-it-all communication tool.
The AMS Trex Device Communicator empowers technicians to diagnose and troubleshoot HART®, FOUNDATION Fieldbus™, and Bluetooth® devices directly in the field. With real-time access to device configuration and diagnostics, you can identify issues on the spot, accelerate troubleshooting, and restore operations quickly—reducing unplanned downtime and enhancing safety.
Specifications
| Weight | Approximately 2.9 lbs (1330 grams) |
| Microprocessor | 1.2 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 / NXP i.MX 8M Mini |
| Memory Internal Flash | 64 GB NAND flash |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM |
| Display | 5.7 in (14.5 cm) color VGA resistive touchscreen |
| Battery Operating Time | 8+ hours of typical use |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 55°C (-4 to 122°F) |
| Enclosure Rating | IP54 |
Features
- Eliminate the need for specialized tools with power the loop functionality
- Quickly resolve field devices issues with advanced diagnostics
- Configure and test valves inline
- Improve efficiency with a modern, intuitive user interface
- Intrinsically safe to go anywhere you go
- Automatically synchronize field data with AMS Device Manager
- Increase Maintenance productivity and ensure safety with seamless connectivity to Bluetooth® devices
- Perform loop checks and diagnose 4-20mA loops
Carry Less, Do More – The Single Tool Advantage.
The AMS Trex Device Communicator has been re-engineered for faster performance, smoother operation, and improved user experience – with key enhancements and additions including:
Performance, Speed, and Design
Noticeably faster response times, greater processing and storage capacity, and a more intuitive, streamlined user experience.
NIST Traceability
Calibrated using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to ensure accuracy of electrical mA current measurements to support maintenance tasks like 4-20mA loop checks and field device calibrations.
Bluetooth® connectivity
Enables seamless wireless integration with Bluetooth devices via the new AMS Device Configurator App improving maintenance productivity and safety.
Rugged and Intrinsically Safe Design
Built to endure harsh industrial conditions—resistant to moisture, extreme temperatures, and physical shocks, while meeting global Intrinsic Safety standards and wireless approvals.
Popular Features of the Emerson AMS Trex Device Communicator
The AMS Trex is delivered with a complete, pre-installed DD library for over 2,000 HART and Foundation Fieldbus devices for out-of-the-box convenience. It also includes Upgrade Studio, a PC application to help keep the AMS Trex unit up to date with new software and apps. The 5.7” resistive touchscreen display makes navigation easy and the communicator is designed for comfortable, all-day use in the field. Since the Trex is intrinsically safe and capable of withstanding the harsh conditions in and around manufacturing facilities, including moisture and temperature extremes, it is ready for work regardless of the conditions.
The AMS Trex uses an app-based interface that allows access to a number of powerful features, including:
The Loop Diagnostic app allows you to power the loop in the field and perform loop troubleshooting and checkouts. The app helps with loop characteristic validation and lets you isolate and troubleshoot wiring issues. Powering devices from the communicator allows you to isolate the device from the rest of the system, helping you identify installation problems like power supply, wiring, I/O card, and configuration issues.
The WirelessHART Provisioning app can configure hundreds of devices with a push of a button allowing you to provision wireless networks in less time, with less chance of error, and in a more secure fashion.
The Radar Master app brings the power of Radar Master software to the field and helps ensure the measurement and configuration accuracy of your Rosemount radar level transmitters.
With ValveLink Mobile, you can perform valve diagnostics in the field, including valve signature, dynamic error band, PD one button sweep, and step response, without having to pull the valve or perform invasive troubleshooting steps
The Auto Sync technology in AMS Trex helps maintain data integrity in your AMS Device Manager database without any technician intervention. Every change made in the field is automatically recorded and time-stamped.
AMS Inspection Rounds digitizes information collected during inspection routes to drive operations and maintenance activities. Graphical dashboards deliver insight into plant conditions, helping prioritize action, and highlighting critical safety issues.
Take the AMS Trex Anywhere in Your Facility
Technicians isolate and repair problems in the field while devices continue to run using a rugged and intrinsically safe AMS Trex communicator.
Rugged, Reliable, and Intrinsically Safe
Designed to withstand the harsh conditions in manufacturing facilities and meets global Intrinsic Safety requirements.
Designed for Use
Designed for comfortable, one-handed, all-day use in the field. The screen also operates while wearing gloves.
Power the Loop
Allows device configuration in the field before power and I/O infrastructure are in place. Simply connect to an instrument to power it.
Adjustable Display
Easily change display to save power or adapt to dark environments or bright sunlight, ensuring a crisp display that can be read.
App Library
Expand functionality of the AMS Trex through the modern application-based framework to help technicians perform their tasks.
Auto Sync
Maintain data integrity in your AMS Device Manager database without any technician intervention.
Number speaks Reliability
Widely considered the go-to field communication and troubleshooting device, users in critical industries around the globe rely on AMS Trex every single day.
Emerson Reliability Solutions business boasts three decades’ worth of experience in intelligent field devices and handheld communicators.
AMS Trex supports a robust, growing library of HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices.