Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "FDT",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Wireless industrial measurement and switching from
Vega Controls UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Simple configuration and diagnostics using the integral Plicscom programmer or remotely via PC using FDT/DTM and PACTware software".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release FDT for pressure, temperature and flow sensors from
IFM Electronic: "FDT (Field Device Tool) technology offered by IFM electronic offers this technology for pressure, temperature and flow sensors".
In March 2007, we covered the news from Invensys Process Systems
concerning its Migration cards for Moore APACS systems
- take a look at Migration cards for Moore APACS systems
which says: "Migration cards enable Moore users to easily upgrade legacy APACS ACM and ACM+ control systems to advanced Invensys technology, including the latest generation of I/A Series distributed control system".
Take a look also at the news release from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation, Multivariable pressure/flow transmitter,
as well as Control valve co-operation for interoperability from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation,
and Breakers that do more from Moeller Electric.
See also:
Portable engineering, maintenance software shipped
(July 2006)
Software that helps the maintenance of intelligent field devices uses open interface Field Device Tool technology for configuring and adjusting field devices, such as sensors and valves
Tool Calling Interface specification is available
(July 2006)
Tool Calling Interface allows the uniform but still simple integration of proprietary operating tools, which are used in production automation for variable-speed drives and in machine safety
Automation + info creates 'enterprise control'
(April 2006)
Automation combined with advanced information technology is used to create a unified real-time control, information, and application environment across virtually all plant and enterprise systems
News on the FDT Interface Specification Standards Committee from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc)
(April 2006)
Field Device Tool Interface Specification standards committee will develop a standard to fully integrate fieldbuses, devices and sub-systems as seamless parts of the automation life-cycle
Profibus upgrade for pharmaceutical plant
(March 2006)
Profibus PA and DP fieldbus techniques have been applied to pharmaceutical manufacturing in an installation at the Aventis plant near Frankfurt
Yokogawa introduces Vigilant Integration Partners
(February 2006)
Yokogawa has announced that Dresser Masoneilan, Flowserve, Metso Automation, and Samson AG are joining its VIP Initiative to develop open and interoperable plant asset management solutions
Software aimed to maximise plants' efficiency
(February 2006)
A suite of software is designed to enable enterprises to achieve operational excellence and create an environment where plant personnel can 'See clearly, know in advance, and act with agility'
Kagan to serve second term as president of WINA
(February 2006)
Wireless Industrial Networking Association has elected Harris (Hesh) Kagan - technology marketing director at Invensys Process Systems - to serve a second term as WINA board president
DTM drivers gain new certification
(December 2005)
with rapid growth in FDT/DTM technology, many systems manufacturers are integrating FDT/DTM capability and users are appreciating the freedom, universality and simplicity of the software too
Invensys to adopt new enhanced EDDL technology
(October 2005)
Invensys Process Systems has announced plans to embed the new Smart Device Configurator (SDC-625) technology from the HART Communication Foundation (HCF) into their process automation system
Endress+Hauser allies with Rockwell Automation
(February 2005)
Combining Rockwell Automation's industrial automation products with Endress+Hauser's measurement know-how enables the two companies to offer a comprehensive service
Omron Joins FDT/DTM Steering Committee
(November 2004)
Omron has announced that is has joined the Steering Committee of the FDT/DTM Joint Interest Group, an organisation to set up a universal standard between field devices and systems
PROFIBUS Experts converge on UK
(June 2004)
The World's leading experts are converging on Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, England, to attend and present at the PROFIBUS International Conference on the 22nd and 23rd of June
High-performance controllers accurate to 1 msec
(October 2003)
High-performance controllers for rack room and field-mounting offer GPS time synchronisation for SOE and TDA time stamping with up to one millisecond accuracy
Two new Profibus brochures available
(June 2003)
Two new brochures are available for free of charge download from the Profibus web site at profibus.com - downloads - brochures
CD-Rom more than just an introduction to Profibus
(November 2002)
(Almost) everything you need to know about Profibus for Process applications can now be obtained on a single CD published by Profibus UK
Specifications given for multi-master slaves
(July 2001)
Profibus International has announced the availability of two new specifications for Profibus users, integrators and OEMS