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Open access to device intelligence
Why FDT?
Are you confused?Even heard about it?
Wonder what it’s all about?
Let’s hear about the real needs of a plant manager…
Listen to what HE has to say…
What IS it?
Why do you need it?
My Plant Runs continuously
With many different field devices
On several different networks
With more than one control system…
when a problem occurs No matter who responds
No matter where their mind is at the time
No matter how much their experience with THIS problem …or THIS equipment
No matter how rarely it happens…
my people QUICKLY need to Always see information the same way
Know what is wrong
Know how to act
Be consistent …WHOEVER responds …WHENEVER they respond…
with a SINGLE tool That works with any field equipment
From any supplier
That reduces device commissioning time
Supplies meaningful Asset Management information
On ALL my EXISTING systems
Your Solution…
FDT is an “open” standardfor device integration that:
Is viewed on any windows workstationProvides consistent graphic presentationsIs supplier, system, & protocol independent
easily goes into your workstations►
FDT based tools Support Consistent workstation views
Compatible with existing & future automation equipment Upgrade all your existing networks Manage multiple generations of devices over life of plant Graphical support for start up and commissioning Intuitive HELP functions for troubleshooting Monitor efficiency during operations Same look & feel on every system Best advanced diagnostics …specific know-how …from each device supplier …who can easily upgrade you with new information
FDT based tools
FDT connects with 12 different protocols
AS-interface ContolNet DeviceNet EtherNet/IP FOUNDATION Fieldbus High Speed Ethernet HART
INTERBUS IO Link MODBUS SL/TCP PROFIBUS DP/PA
PROFINET I/O
CIP Annex configuration
Endorsed by 66 users & suppliers and growing!
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VALIDATED user results show 40% reduction in commissioning time Note! Commissioning is usually the CRITICAL path of the project! (Dow 9/07)
80% reduction for last minute engineering modifications (Dow 9/07)
Much faster resolution of typical instrument problems during startup (example false echo’s with radar level meters)
60-70% reduction in scheduled plant downtime (Clariant GmbH 9/06)
“Instrument Technicians
LOVE this tool!”
“Instrument Technicians
LOVE this tool!”
Feedback from commissioning team:
Survive change
Your markets are in continual change
Your staff will not be there forever
Your suppliers will change
Your plant will change
Don’t let your productivity change… …use the one tool that will help you survive change
Discover how YOU can Control time and costs for
– Commissioning – Modifications – Troubleshooting
Be consistent with – Operations – Maintenance – Service
Provide more meaningful, useful information to your Asset Management program
EASILY Integrate… ANY field DEVICE From ANY supplier Into ANY host system Using ANY protocol With FULL device functionality
Your solution is:
Find out more!
See our website [www.fdtgroup.org]
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