fdt - field device tool.pdf

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FDT - Field Device ToolOpen standard for device and system integration


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Benefits at a glanceFDT as a standarized software interface provides:

Industry-independent integration of intelligent

devices and components from any manufacturer

Complete parametrization and diagnosis of devices as

well as access to manufacturer-specific functions

Seamless data exchange between control room

and the field through several protocol levels

(e. g. Ethernet PROFIBUS HART)

Free choice of communication protocols and

fieldbuses

Free choice of the most suitable field devices and

automation components instead of commitment to a

specific system supplier

Vendor-independent operation of all instruments with

a single piece of software

Time savings through plant-wide access to field

devices from one central position

The parametrization, diagnosis andmanagement of automation equipmentsuch as actuators and sensors is ofvital importance to the running of aplant. For many years, plant operatorshave had to deal with a wide variety ofincompatible configuration and servicetools, complex integration as well asrestrictive and proprietary systems.

FDT (Field Device Tool), a vendor-

independentsoftware specification, offers

an open and flexible solution for device and

system integration.

Thanks to FDT, field devices and automation

components from different manufacturers can

be integrated into any software platform with

an FDT interface. This ensures unrestricted

operation independent of the communication

protocol.

FDT open, flexible, vendor-independent ...

One tool for all field devices


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CommDTMe. g.

Ethernet

HART

PROFIBUS

FOUNDATION Fieldbus

Plant Assets

Sensors

Actuators

Drives

Motor Starters

Low Voltage Switchgear

Gateways

Remote I/Os

Controllers

etc.

DeviceDTMFDT Frame Application

FDT

Interface

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... through an international standard

FDT technology

FDT is a standardized software interface, defining theintegration of special device drivers, so-called DTMs(Device Type Managers), into any FDT software environment(FDT Frame Application).

FDT Frame Application... is a configuration, Asset Management or engineering software

with a FDT interface for managing and accessing DTMs. The FDT

Frame Application offers:

Device operation

Network configuration

Navigation

User management

DTM management

Data management

DTMs (Device Type Managers)... encapsulate all device-specific data, functions and parameters.

DTMs adopt the task of former parametrization, diagnosis and

service tools. They are developed and provided by the corresponding

device manufacturers for:

Field devices, i.e. sensors, actuators, low voltage switchgear,

motor starters and drives (DeviceDTMs)

Communication components, such as HART modems,

segment couplers, remote I/Os, gateways, etc. (CommDTMs)

DeviceDTMs Support all device functions, e.g. offline and online

parametrization, up and download, display of measured variables

Offer special functions, e.g. tank linearization and envelope curves

Include extended diagnosis functions

CommDTMs Allow the configuration of the communication parameters

Convert data from one protocol to another

Ensure transparent access to data at all system levels

(vertical communication / Nested Communication)


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Plant Asset Management

with FieldCare

ara e access or


Field-based control system

with ControlCare

rect access or

time-uncritical


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FDT the open standard

for device and system integration


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Access via

OFIBUS card

Direct access via

HART modem

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Access at all system levelsWhether from the host or locally in the field, FDT offers versatile

possibilities to access field devices through:

Support of open protocols, such as:

- HART, PROFIBUS, PROFINET and FOUNDATION Fieldbus

- CIP - Common Industrial Protocol

-(DeviceNet, ControlNet, EtherNet/IP and CompoNet)

- Interbus, AS-Interface and others are planned

Conversion from one protocol to another,

e.g. Ethernet PROFIBUS HART

Integration of further protocols - including proprietary ones

such as manufacturer-specific service protocols

FieldCare... is the FDT-conform Frame Application for Plant Asset Management

from Endress+Hauser. FieldCare supports you with effective

management and display of all measurement and control equipment

information.

It can parametrize and diagnose all intelligent field devices with

DTMs in your plant. Access to diagnosis and status information also

optimizes service and maintenance effort.

For plant wide management, communication and access to field

devices FieldCare offers ...

CommDTMs for various gateways, couplers, interfaces and

modems

DeviceDTMs for Endress+Hauser HART, PROFIBUS and

FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices

Universal DTMs for HART and PROFIBUS devices without

manufacturer specific DTM

DTMs as placeholders for non-communicating field devices,

gateways and components

iDTM-HART for integration of HART devices without DTMs

via EDD


Vertical communication


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Plant Asset Management with FDT

FieldCare manages device life-cycle information and ensures quick

and easy access for the user.

Device OperationOverall configuration, parametrization and diagnosis of

measuring and control components

User ManagementDefinition of user authorization and access rights

Network Scan and VerificationAutomatic recognition of field devices and components

Network ViewClear presentation of the communication topology

Plant ViewUser defined partition and assignment of instrumentation

according to site and process areas (ISA SP88/IEC 61512)

Document ManagementDepositing of SOPs, certificates, special service tools, etc.

with assignment to the respective measuring points

Condition MonitoringAutomated plant-wide monitoring of status and diagnosis

information of devices

W@M AccessConnection to the device database of Endress+Hauser with

device-specific information, access to spare parts, documentation,

certificates, device drivers and much more

Focus on information

FieldCare

EDD Integration (Electronic Device Description)iDTM-HART offers integration of HART EDDs into FDT-based

Plant Asset Management. It is delivered as part of FieldCare

Standard and Professional, providing the following benefits:

Operates HART field devices without DTMs

Handles within FieldCare as any other DTM:

entry in the DTM catalog, automatic bus-scan, etc.

Profits from existing communication structures in a plant

as any other DTM

Permits EDDs to benefit from the FDT based

open and Nested Communication

Unites both device integration technologies,

FDT/DTM and EDDL, in one solution

Uses the standard HART Communication Foundation (HCF)

interpreter and includes the HART EDDs registered in the HCF

Library (more than 600)

(interpreter DTM)


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Manufacturer

Productsuccessfullypre-tested

Test Site

FDT conformance testbased on test tools

FDT Group Certification Office

Contract

On request ofmanufacturer

Check report,issue certificate

Listing onFDT Group

website

Productcertificate

Test report

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FDT technology is supported and enhanced by the FDT Group.

This is a non-profit organization of international automation

suppliers and users. It currently has over 60 member companies

and is constantly growing.

The FDT Group focuses on following tasks:

Establishment of FDT as a worldwide accepted, open standard for

the automation industry

Quality management and assurance, interoperability testing and

certification of DTMs as well as FDT Frame Applications

Further development and conformity testing of the standard

according to industrial demands

Definition and specification of e.g. necessary open interfaces for

control and Asset Management systems

Marketing and promotion of the technology for end users and

manufacturers

Endress+Hauser is a founding member of the FDT Group, actively

works on various tasks in marketing and technical projects and has

a seat on the steering committee.

More information is available atwww.fdtgroup.org

Focus on user benefits

FDT Group

DTM certification

The certification process of the FDT Group verifies that DTMs

conform to the current FDT specifications. The dtmINSPECTOR

provides the necessary test environment. The DTMs can be

operated in any FDT-conform Frame Application.

Endress+Hauser offers certified DTMs for all intelligent field devices.

www.products.endress.com/dtm-download

A certification for Frame Applications is in preparation.


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Instruments International

Endress+Hauser

Instruments International AG

Kaegenstrasse 2

4153 Reinach

Switzerland

Tel. +41 61 715 81 00

Fax +41 61 715 25 00

http://www.endress.com

[email protected]

12.06/I.I.

People for Process Automation

CP010S/04/en/12.10

56004880

HD/INDD CS2

PROFIBUSCP005S/04/en

FOUNDATION FieldbusCP003S/04/en

HARTCP004S/04/en

iDTM-HARTIN009S/04/en

FieldCareCP001S/04/en

FieldCare / FieldgateCP011S/04/en

ControlCareCP008S/04/en

ControlCare - P ViewCP007S/04/en

Supplementary documentation

Additional informationen

e-mail:[email protected]

Web:

www.products.endress.com/fdt

www.fdtgroup.org

Endress+Hauser is a global supplier of process automation

solutions. The company develops, manufactures and sells

sensors, systems and services for the process industries.

Used for both production and inventory control,

these products acquire, transmit and evaluate process

information. They offer excellent performance at an

affordable price, backed up by innovative local and

e-service. Their quality, safety and efficiency increase

the competitiveness of our customers.

A closely-knit network of production and sales companies,

together with local representatives, gives Endress+Hauser

a strong global presence. The company prides itself on

its industrial know-how, innovation, employee creativityand commitment to customers. Endress+Hauser stands

for financial strength, continuity, an excellent instrument

and service basket and lasting customer relationships.

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