What is a Frame Application?
December 19, 2013
The Frame Application is a software application that enables a graphical interface or ‘view’ used to configure, maintain and diagnose intelligent measurement devices from […]
China Approves FDT® as a China National Standard
September 9, 2013
End Users of FDT Now Assured of a Globally Accepted Standard
What is a Device Type Manager (DTM)?
August 27, 2013
A Device DTM (Device Type Manager) is similar to a device driver (like the driver used to set up a new printer) which is […]
FDT Architecture Integrating FDI Device Packages
May 20, 2013
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The purpose of this whitepaper is to provide information related to the topic of device integration using FDI Device Packages with FDT Group publically available FDT standard.
FDT Group, Fieldbus Foundation, HART Communication Foundation, OPC Foundation and PROFIBUS & PROFINET International Present the Field Communication Lounge at 2013 Hannover Messe
February 2, 2013
Leading field communication organizations provide a single exhibit place for visitors to learn about multiple field communication technologies
FDT Technology Introduction
June 10, 2012
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Specifying FDT Technology
July 27, 2011
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Preventing unplanned shutdowns, reducing downtime, and lowering maintenance costs have been shown to provide significant financial benefits. One way to achieve these results is to make certain that all installed assets are used to the best of their ability.
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FDT Technology can be easily used in existing or new plants and can bring significant operational and financial benefits throughout the plant life cycle.
This paper provides an overview of FDT Technology and suggests text to use as part of your proposal or ordering specifications to make sure you are putting your assets to work.
FDT Whitepaper Outlines Sample Specification for FDT Technology
July 12, 2011
New White Paper Identifies How FDT Technology Can Help You Lower Costs by Putting Your Assets to Work!
FDT Group Completes Integration of CC-Link Open Networks
June 29, 2011
The SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 fair saw the announcement that the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) had signed an agreement with the FDT Group to incorporate the CC-Link family of open networks into the FDT standard by development of a protocol annex.
FDT Technology Recognized as ANSI/ISA Standards
June 21, 2011
The FDT Group and The International Society of Automation (ISA) jointly announce that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) formally approved Field Device Tools (FDT) Technology standards—as previously adopted internationally as IEC 62453 and approved in the United States by the ISA103 Field Device Tools Interface (FDT) committee. These US standards will now be designated as ANSI/ISA standards.