The most important USER benefits of the technology are:
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Platform independence:
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Freedom to choose best-in-breed instruments and maintenance tools
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No need to replace existing installed devices
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Fieldbus independence:
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A single FDT frame application supports ...
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HART, PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus,
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DeviceNet, Interbus, AS-Interface, PROFINET IO and others coming soon
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Expanded capabilities of DDs / EDDs:
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Improved visualisation
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Improved device know-how
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Advanced device features
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Ensured Technology migration:
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The most important VENDOR benefits of the technology are:
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Preservation of engineering investment in existing devices:
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Existing device descriptions (DD or EDD) can be reused to build DTMs
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Reduction of time to market:
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Minimised effort for integration of field devices into software systems
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Minimised development/maintenance effort
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Saving of resources:
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Instrument suppliers are able to create tools that run on any system!
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If you need more information about the FDT Technology please consult our Download area.
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