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How FDT Technology Interfaces with Major Fieldbus Networks

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

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How FDT Technology Interfaces with Major Fieldbus Networks

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  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 Jason Norris

  3. 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 • INTERBUS • IO Link • MODBUS SL/TCP • PROFIBUS DP/PA • PROFINET I/O • CIP Annex configuration • AS-interface • ContolNet • DeviceNet • EtherNet/IP • FOUNDATION Fieldbus • HART

  5. The DTM… Device Type Manager • …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

  6. Communication independence • FDT supports all communication protocols for Factory and Process Automation • FDT fits all physical networks

  7. FDT - How does it work? FieldCare PACTware DCS PLC DTM DTM DTM DTM DTM DTM • OneFDT 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 Asset Mgmt. System/ Engineering Tool DCS PLC DTM Configuration Parameterization Start Up Alarm Model Monitoring Plant Diagnosis Calibration Maintenance

  8. Networked communication CommDTM Device DTM HART FDT maps existing networks A) Simple networks EthernetTCP/IP

  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

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  13. Tested combinations 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 friendlyparameterization 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) Data storage Full graphical support No loss of results during open/closing of different DTM screens 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. 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 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 Conclusion FDT IS THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGY! 24

  24. Overview 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 DD with enhanced visualization and user interface (HMI) User Interface Functionality Developed for device configuration & methods Proprietary EDD add-on Proprietary DD add-on DD EDD DTM FDT Technology designed for Plant Lifecycle Management Engineering/ Configuration Commissioning Operation Maintenance/ Diagnostics Plant Lifecycle Your name

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

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