Softing FDT / DTM | |
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FDT - Field Device Tool | |
FDT stands for Field Device Tool. The FDT
concept makes it possible to configure, parameterize, diagnose and
manage (field) devices with a single engineering tool regardless of the
fieldbus or manufacturer.
Through defined interfaces and user environments, devices are uniformly integrated and parameterized independently of their type, manufacturer or underlying fieldbus protocol. -Significant savings in the commissioning, operation and maintenance of plants-Centralized (remote) access to any devices with a single tool -Uniform parameterization and operation of devices from various manufacturers | |
| Softing - FDT competence | |
| As a leading provider of fieldbus communication, configuration and
control technology for process technology and industrial automation,
Softing has been active in the field of FDT technology right from the
start. You, too, can benefit from our experience in implementing FDT in
industrial products. | |
 | Softing - a sought-after partner for specification reviews, consultation, feasibility studies, seminars and customer-specific implementations |
| Achievements over many years: FDT integration and DTM implementation for renowned automation firms and corporations |
| Communication and gateway DTMs for Softing PROFIBUS and FOUNDATION fieldbus interface cards and Ethernet gateways, as well as Siemens DP/PA Link |
| FDT products which have been certified and tested in interoperability workshops |
| More FDT - Field Device Tool | |
The FDT concept
makes it possible to configure, parameterize, diagnose and manage
intelligent field devices with a single engineering tool regardless of
the fieldbus or manufacturer.
Through defined interfaces and user environments, devices are uniformly integrated and parameterized independently of their type, manufacturer or underlying fieldbus protocol. The central component of the FDT concept is the Device Type Manager (DTM), which is provided by a vendor together with the device. The DTM knows all device characteristics and contains all user dialogs necessary to configure and manage the device. User do not have to bother with device-specific information. Configuration and diagnosis of different types of devices can be performed in a uniform way. Serving as so-called FDT frame applications, the engineering tools contain the DTMs of all devices in a plant. The engineering tool accesses the information and functionality of DTMs through defined FDT interfaces. Access to parameters and data on the field devices is through communication DTMs (CommDTMs). A CommDTM is the configuration and management tool of a communication module. It provides any type of device DTMs with a communication channel for exchanging data with the devices. The specific properties of a fieldbus (e.g. PROFIBUS, HART or FOUNDATION Fieldbus) or of the communication module are encapsulated in the CommDTM's FDT interface. | |
| Communication DTMs | |
Softing is a leading provider of communication, configuration and
control technology for process technology and industrial automation. As
such, the company has been active in the field of FDT technology right
from the start. Communication DTMs, gateway DTMs and a toolkit for the
rapid, cost-effective development of DTMs offer you the following
advantages: For more information, please visit Softing DTM Page | |
