Integration standards

What is FDT/DTM?

FDT (Field Device Tool) is a technology that enables end-users to integrate the entire system's field equipment assets into a single operations, maintenance and life-cycle management environment.

Why is FDT important?


	FDT Technology allows the end-user to leave all installed plant field equipment assets in-place
	FDT products solve the multi-device and multi-protocol operations, maintenance and life cycle management challenge
	FDT allows the end-user freedom of choice in the selection of field equipment and enables standardization of the life-cycle management of all field equipment, while lowering total cost of ownership
	FDT preserves your investment

All configuration and communication information is carried in Device Type Manager (DTM) programs (DeviceDTMs, CommDTMs, iDTM) supplied by the vendor. The DTMs run under the control of a FDT frame application:


	Open technology, independent of device or system supplier
	Independent of device type (sensor, actuator, remote I/O etc.)
	Full support of installed base
	Full device functionality
	Independent of communication protocol - Ethernet, HART^®, PROFIBUS^®, FOUNDATION fieldbus™, etc.
	Vertical integration by nested communication
	iDTM-HART interprets HART^®-DDs/EDDs and allows the integration of 3rd party HART^® devices in FieldCare which have no appropriate DTM.