FieldComm Group announces release of FDI Package IDE and Common Host Components version 1.1
October 2015
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The FieldComm Group has announced the release of the first update to its newest tool deliverables, the FDI Package IDE and the FDI Common Host Components. Version 1.1 of the development tools introduce exciting new capabilities for FDI product developers including an automated device package test tool, support for Profinet based device packages, and support for developing device packages capable of offline configuration, including upload and download features.
Since the dissolution of the FDI Cooperation, both PI International and FieldComm Group, as co-owners of the tools and components, have partnered together to support, maintain and enhance FDI products. Development of a single software product across all protocols will be performed at FieldComm Group in collaboration with PI International through the Group’s working group model.
FDI makes it easier for automation suppliers to develop and integrate intelligent devices because suppliers only need to create a single, unified package for each intelligent device that can work with all host systems and tools. This reduces overall development costs, while preserving and expanding existing functionality. Users will also find it easier to manage information from intelligent devices with a single device package, instead of managing multiple file types for disparate solutions and investing significant capital in custom integration efforts to connect multiple technology platforms.
The FDI Device Package IDE is a tool for device developers to create FDI packages and includes everything a host system needs to integrate the intelligent device into their system. With FDI, a single FDI device package makes it easier for device suppliers to develop and integrate their device across a wide range of host systems and protocols.
The FDI Common Host Components are software components for host system manufacturers that allows for rapid development and support of FDI device packages into their host systems. The components help system suppliers ensure they properly comply with the standard and consume device packages correctly. The FDI Common Host Components fully support both the new unified EDD file format as well as legacy EDD formats to protect end user investments.
For more information contact FieldComm Group, +27 (0)11 453 2468, [email protected], www.fieldbus.org
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