1. How FDT Technology Interfaces with Major Fieldbus Networks
Geoff Wickens
FDT Group

2. Fieldbus technology is rapidly being adopted in the process industry…
Fieldbus provides:
Improved plant efficiency, safety and productivity
Access to asset health through digital communications
Asset management is an essential components of any successful process automation strategy
ISA 2008
Jason Norris

3. Device configuration software Asset management tools
FDT technology has freed end user’s from vendor proprietary solutions
Choose the best in class
Instrumentation
Device configuration software
Asset management tools
..And no more vendor specific software

4. FDT connects with 12 different protocols
AS-interface
ContolNet
DeviceNet
EtherNet/IP
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
HART
INTERBUS
IO Link
MODBUS SL/TCP
PROFIBUS DP/PA
PROFINET I/O
CIP Annex configuration
Bullet list builds with Logos
Have these protocols come in faster or all at once.

5. The DTM… …is the driver representing the actual device
…is provided by the
device manufacturer
… is loaded on any
Frame Application
…has a standardized interface to the Frame Application
…has the graphical user interface
…includes the complete parameters of the device
Device Type
Manager
The DTM...
Is the software driver that represents the actual device
is provided by the device manufacturer
has a standardized interface to the FDT frame application. Interface has been standardized by FDT Group and it guarantees operation and interoperability in any FDT frame application
has a graphical user interface (any kind of visualization, trends, histograms, graphics, colors are possible), is capable for multimedia and can be developped for each device ???? This means that it is possible to create a DTM for each device that is on the market
includes the complete logic and parameters of a device
can be used in any FDT frame application
exchanges data with FDT frame application and other DTMs (commDTM exchanges with deviceDTM?????) This means
1. The data exchange between commDTM and deviceDTM
2. The nested communication, where DTMs communicate in a vertical
structure and exchange data through different hirarchies

6. Communication independence
FDT supports all communication protocols for Factory and Process Automation
FDT fits all physical networks
FDT technology provides transparent unrestricted routing over all network levels - it is communication protocol independent
All commonly used communication protocols and fieldbus-standards are or will be included in FDT specification, for example HART, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, Devicenet, interbus, modbus, asi
In order to establish communication drivers are needed for field devices and for network components
FDT allows one framework to handle different communication segments and different communication protocols
FDT allows transparent, centralized data access from one framework to any device in a network
And once again FDT is communication independent, any commonly used industrial communication protocol can be used in FDT

7. FDT - How does it work?
One FDT interface to the Frame Application (DCS, PLC, Asset Management, Engineering Tool) and to the DTM
One DTM per device fits into all Frame Applications
One Frame Application accepts all DTMs
FieldCare
PACTware
Asset Mgmt. System/
Engineering Tool
DCS
PLC
DCS
PLC
DTM
DTM
DTM
DTM
Configuration
Parameterization
Start Up
Alarm Model
Monitoring
Plant Diagnosis
Calibration
Maintenance
DTM
DTM
DTM

8. Networked communication
FDT maps existing networks
A) Simple networks
Ethernet TCP/IP
CommDTM
Device DTM HART
Following example describes what DTMs are needed in order to establish a communication from frame application to two different control valves.
The first valve works in Profibus network while the second valve is tradionell 4-20 mA device and uses HART communication.
The computer communicates with Profibus network component which has an IP-address and is connected to ethernet. In a computer there is PC communication card enabling profibus communication, it needs an own driver, the CommDTM. The profibus network component needs an own driver also, the commDTM. One control valve is connected directly to network component and needs own driver, a device DTM.
For the valve with 4-20 mA signal the communication starts similarly as with valve in profibus. The computer communicates with Profibus network component which has an IP-address and is connected to ethernet. In a computer there is PC communication card enabling profibus communication, it needs an own driver, the CommDTM. The profibus network component needs an own driver also, the commDTM. HART devices can be connected to profibus with a special network component enabling profibus to 4-20mA conversion..That component needs an own driver, a commDTM and finally second valve needs own driver, a deviceDTM

9. FDT provides detailed information
Getting more out of the devices you already have!

10. FDT makes life easier
Device operation via DTM with graphical user interfaces and dialogues
Pictures are worth a 1000 words
DTM makes device management easier:
device operation via graphical user interface and dialogues
pictures are always worth of a 1000 words and can simplify working with a device

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13. Tested combinations
CS 3000
Delta V
IACC
Field Mate
PACT Ware
Field Care
ND 9000 DD
Yes
eEDDL No
DTM
DVC 6000
SRD 991
EJX MV
The FF Devices available with DTM & eEDDL were limited!
The DTMs provided had not passed the dtmINSPECTOR Test (yet)!

14. Evaluation Result DD (Example)
Multiple tabs
List of
parameters
Look and feel is
same within a single DCS system, but is very different per DCS
No user friendly parameterization
No graphics
DDs must contain the minimum data required at the Operator’s Station!

15. Evaluation Result eEDDL (Example)
Predefined set of graphics but not the same on different DCS
No data storage
No intelligent wizards
There is no standard EDDL to provide common GUI for all similar devices in different DCS!

16. Evaluation Result eEDDL (Diagnosis)
Online device diagnostics defined by DCS vendors
EDDL allows DCS to define how device appears and what it can do!

17. Evaluation Result DTM (Diagnosis)
Automatic presentation of diagnostic alerts
Look and feel of DTM is same in all DCSs and all Frame applications for each vendor
DTMs are based on FDT/DTM Guidelines used by all developers!

18. Evaluation Result DTM (Example)
Full graphical support
No loss of results during open/closing of different DTM screens
Data storage
Configuration and test results in one view
DTMs have additional capability to store data for baseline & trending!

19. WIB project: Conclusions (1)
Basic claims on pros/cons of FDT/DTM and eEDDL are confirmed using FF technology.
FUNCTION
Basic DDL
Enhanced DDL
FDT
FF block configuration
Yes
Yes (1)
Calibration Methods No
Device Setup Wizards
Limited
Programming flexibility
Very limited
State of the art GUI
Data storage and reporting functionality
Capable of any type of complex calculations
Advanced diagnostics for sophisticated devices
1 –for safety and operations a standard guide is needed to limit who can change the device configuration.
DTM provides the most functionality for a Device!

20. WIB project: Conclusions (2)
There are not sufficient FF devices with DTM or eEDDL in the market.
eEDDL offers required data accessibility and functionality as used in commissioning of FF smart devices.
FDT/DTM offers enhanced data accessibility and extended functionality as used in commissioning and maintenance of FF smart devices in a very effective and flexible manner.

21. WIB project: Recommendations
Systems should support both eEDDL and FDT/DTM.
More FF devices with eEDDLs and DTMs are required.
Certification for (FDT) Frame applications is needed.
DTMs already have dtmINSPECTOR 2.0 for certification.
Add a hierarchal order to for FF Function Block, Device Configuration Change Management (DCCM) and standard menu system to the FDT/DTM Style guide.
Vendors should provide DTMs for their FF devices and include more device intelligence in their DTM solutions.

22. WIB test summary
The independent WIB test confirms that there is a real need for FDT Technology:
FDT delivers new and extended capabilities – as promised
eEDDL is limited to data access, parameterization and commissioning
FDT is the right platform for applications in configuration, operation and maintenance
WIB encourages vendors to provide DTMs for all of their devices

23. FDT IS THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGY!
Conclusion
FDT Technology delivers value
FDT is increasingly accepted by the market
recommended and specified by leading end users
getting more visibility in the media
getting recognition by the industrial automation community
FDT is receiving increasing acceptance from Device manufacturers and DCS Providers
FDT’s open architecture provides a level playing field which benefits the end users, DCS providers and device manufacturers
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24. FDT Technology designed for Plant Lifecycle Management
Overview
FDT Technology designed for Plant Lifecycle Management
User Interface Functionality
Engineering/ Configuration
Commissioning
Operation
Maintenance/ Diagnostics
Graphical support
Device specific algorithms and functionalities
Integrated specific procedures for parameterization, calibration, and complete commissioning
Provides intuitive user interfaces for online information viewing and data access
Data validation and compare
Provides procedures for predictive maintenance and advanced diagnostics
DTM
Proprietary EDD add-on
DD with enhanced visualization and user interface (HMI)
EDD
Proprietary DD add-on
Developed for device configuration & methods DD
Plant Lifecycle
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25. Members

26. Open access to device intelligence www.fdtgroup.org info@fdtgroup.org
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