Communication

iDTM FDI – The Newest Tool for Device Integration Brings Simplifications

Joan Jacinto — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:26:27 +0000

As a business partner, CodeWrights has supported device manufacturers in developing software for both technologies. Since 2008 it has combined both technologies in the iDTM^TM product.

Until recently, end user in the field of device integration often had to decide between the base technologies, FDT Technology and EDDL, which often meant waiving some advantages that the other technology would provide. On the other hand, device manufacturers had to give their customers the choice by providing EDDs and DTMs.

Product

A Broad Array of FDT Offerings Simplify Any Industrial Installation

Joan Jacinto — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:09:52 +0000

The increasing complexity of automated industrial operations makes it critical to have technologies that make it simpler to link together equipment from many suppliers.

FDT® lets any host talk to any field device, simplifying a wide range of installations. The standard has been upgraded to provide even more benefits.

Feature Article

FDT Group: Rockwell Automation Asset Management Software Helps You Put Your Assets to Work

Joan Jacinto — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:45:21 +0000

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device Configuration (PDC) is an optional capability.

The PlantPAx Process Automation System from Rockwell Automation and supporting Asset Management software can improve your security, intelligence and predictability related to plant resources. FactoryTalk® AssetCentre software is a centralized tool for securing, managing, versioning, tracking and reporting automation related asset information across your entire enterprise and helps impact uptime, productivity, quality, employee safety and regulatory compliance.

Product

FDT Provides Factory Fieldbus Flexibility

George Shurtleff — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:12:05 +0000

Traditionally, Field Device Technology (FDT) had been associated largely with process automation and process field devices, but this is no longer the case.

FDT-enabled applications within the automation system can manage field devices regardless of the device’s manufacturer, and regardless of the fieldbus protocol employed.

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Industry View

EDDL Enables Wireless Device Integration

admin8675309 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0000

However, many of the requirements for advanced setup and diagnostics of sophisticated devices like vibration transmitters were not fully ad

With all the new types of WirelessHart devices now becoming available, a facility’s control system must be able to handle the integration of a great mix of devices that already exist and stay up to date with new WirelessHart devices as they become available.

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