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9.8 Field Device Manager (FDM)
A Field Device Manager (FDM) is basically a PC program from Honeywell used to configure
HART
® , PROFIBUS and Foundation Fieldbus devices. Device Descriptions (DDs) are used to
integrate different devices into the FDM.
9.8.1 Installation
If the signal converter Device Description has not yet been installed on the FDM system, the
Device Description is required in binary format and is available for download from the website or
on CD ROM.
See the section regarding Managing DDs in the FDM User Guide for information on installing the
Device Descriptions in binary format.
9.8.2 Operation
Operating the signal converter via the Field Device Manager is very similar to manual device
control using the keyboard.
Limitation: The Service Menu parameters for the device are not supported and a simulation is
only possible for current outputs. The online help for each parameter contains its function
number as a reference to the local device display.
Parameter protection for custody transfer is the same as on the device's local display. Other
specific protective functions such as the passwords for the quick setup menu and the setup
menu are not supported with HART
® .
9.9 Process Device Manager (PDM)
The Process Device Manager (PDM) is a Siemens PC program designed to configure HART ® and
PROFIBUS devices. Device Descriptions (DDs) are used to integrate different devices into the
PDM.
9.9.1 Installation
If the signal converter Device Description has not yet been installed on the PDM system, a so-
called Device Install HART
® PDM is required for the signal converter. This is available for
download from the website or on CD-ROM.
For installation under PDM V 5.2, see PDM manual, section 11.1 - Install device / Integrate device
into SIMATIC PDM with Device Install.
For installation under PDM V 6.0, see PDM manual, Section 13 - Integrating devices.
Please also read the “readme.txt”, which is also contained in the Installation Kit.
INFORMATION!
For more detailed information see Appendix A, Menu tree for Basic DD.
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