Field Device Tool - FDT

This book describes the processes and technologies for embedding field
devices, from the perspective of the various automation applications
and from the perspective of the devices, and reveals the similarities.
It provides a detailed explanation of the essential components and
processes, such as instantiation, commissioning and channel assignment.
It also details the architecture concepts of DTMs for communication
connection devices and remote I/Os. An introduction to the FDT style
guide describes the interface between the end user programmer. This
title is oriented equally towards corporate decision-makers, developers
industrial automation companies who provide devices and systems, and
system integrators. Readers will be able to gain an appreciation for
the importance of FDT technology for products, to initiate DTM
developments and to integrate FDT-based components into systems. This
book is based upon Version 1.2 of the FDT specification and its
addendum.