Foundation announces final Flow Transducer Block Specification.

Fieldbus Foundation    Austin, TX 78731
May 05, 2011 FOUNDATION fieldbus Flow Transducer Block Final Specification includes standardized flow transducer block with high-performance totalizer function. Specification provides standard definitions, schematic of blocks, parameter access, and details for handling status of input parameters. In addition to greater consistency in fieldbus device setup, configuration, and maintenance, specification will make it easier for end users to utilize instruments from wide range of automation equipment suppliers.

Test Kit verifies functionality of Fieldbus devices.

Fieldbus Foundation    Austin, TX 78731
Dec 11, 2008 Fieldbus Foundation's ITK v5.1 Test Kit verifies functionality of H1 (31.25 kbit/s) device and its conformity with FOUNDATION fieldbus Function Block and Transducer Block specifications. Kit includes all hardware and software required to ensure device interoperability, and includes capabilities that assist instrument suppliers in implementing role-based diagnostics for fieldbus equipment. Approach supports categorization of diagnostics according to the NAMUR NE107 recommendations.

Test Kit checks functionality of fieldbus host.

Fieldbus Foundation    Austin, TX 78731
Sep 10, 2007 Host Test Kit DD Application Test Module includes hardware and software for testing functionality of fieldbus host and its conformance with FOUNDATION(TM) Host Interoperability Support Test (HIST) profile specification. It is designed to validate host applications implementing DD Services 4.2 or greater including DD Services 5.0 constructs, files for persistent storage of functional parameter data, and grids for vector data visualization and manipulation.

Source Code Library enables building device descriptions.

Fieldbus Foundation    Austin, TX 78731
Jan 10, 2007 Designed to describe most recent FOUNDATION(TM) specifications, Device Description (DD) Library v3.1 contains source code for all FOUNDATION(TM) blocks and parameters. It promotes standardized view of field device information across manufacturers, enabling consistent configuration by users. All standard parameter labels and help strings are defined in German.

Test Kit assures fieldbus device interoperability.

Fieldbus Foundation    Austin, TX 78731
Aug 12, 2005 Interoperability Test Kit v4.61 verifies functionality of device with FOUNDATION fieldbus Function Block specifications. Suited for troubleshooting and debugging devices, kit includes test engine, communication stack, and Function Block interface card. Test engine executes over 400 test cases that exercise device implementation. Tester also includes conformance test procedure for physical layer, and viewer that allows examination and verification of device description.

Device Developer Toolkits leverage EDDL technology extensions.

Fieldbus Foundation    Austin, TX 78731
Jun 14, 2005 AT-400 Device Description Tokenizer v5.0 and AT-401 Device Description Services v5.0 enable instrumentation manufacturers to read and generate Device Description (DD) files for distribution with Foundation Fieldbus device and utilize Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) technology extensions. AT-400 converts DD source files into DD binary file format and checks for syntax or logical errors, while AT-401 enables users to decode DD binaries and access DD information.

Test Kit performs interoperability testing of HSE devices.

Fieldbus Foundation    Austin, TX 78731
Feb 10, 2005 High-Speed Ethernet (HSE) Interoperability Test Kit v1.0 includes all hardware and software required to ensure complete HSE device interoperability as specified by Fieldbus Foundation's official registration testing procedure. HSE ITK consists of test engine that executes over 400 test cases to exercise device implementation, test function block, and device description (DD) viewer that allows examination and verification of device's DD.

Starter Kit accelerates fieldbus device development.

Fieldbus Foundation    Austin, TX 78731
May 03, 2004 All-in-one AT-446 FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Starter Kit helps suppliers accelerate H1 fieldbus device development projects. It includes all tools and documentation needed to develop H1 devices compliant with open, industry-standard FOUNDATION fieldbus protocol. Along with all-inclusive test tool environment for intermediate device developer, kit includes word-searchable CD copy of FOUNDATION fieldbus specifications; Device Description Tokenizer Kit; and H1 Interoperability Test Kit.

Automation Tool accelerates fieldbus device registration.

Fieldbus Foundation    Austin, TX 78731
Dec 10, 2003 Interoperability Testing Kit eliminates several manual steps required for pre-registration testing of H1 fieldbus devices. Developers can run continuous, unaccompanied ITK test schedules overnight. Ability to remove human element during testing ensures repeatable results. Automation Tool incorporates relays to automatically switch power on/off, enable/disable simulate jumper, and write protect jumper, which are triggered by existing test cases in Model AT-420 ITK.

Software provides high-speed Ethernet analysis.

Fieldbus Foundation    Austin, TX 78731
Jun 13, 2003 AT-442 High Speed Ethernet (HSE) Packet Analyzer Toolkit Professional, running at 100 Mbps, provides simultaneous dual-port capture, enhanced live list view with per device statistics, and sample HSE stack source code. With 2 network interface cards, it allows developers to simultaneously capture frames from redundant HSE fieldbus network from single application. Windows 98/2000/NT/XP-compatible Toolkit provides real-time decoding and display of HSE messages into plain text.