For the Process Automation protocols, HART, FOUNDATION™ fieldbus, PROFIBUS and ISA100.11a wireless, as well as for Yokogawa’s proprietary protocol BRAIN, FieldMate™ features integrated communication paths. It automatically scans the bus and reports the devices found including status of the device(s) and basic device parameters. From there the user can in an intuitive way navigate to the device details such as diagnostics, configuration parameters, maintenance information, etc. An audit trail function is one of the standard features.
Other protocols are handled through setting up FDT projects using the appropriate communication DTM’s.
Embedded in FieldMate™ is Yokogawa’s latest FDT2 based Frame Application, DTM Works, compliant with both FDT2 and FDT 1.2.x DTM’s. FieldMate™ R2.06 comes with the latest DTM’s for Yokogawa’s field devices including FDT2 DTM’s for the latest version of its EJX and EJA-E Pressure Transmitters.
The FieldMate™ “One tool for all” concept allows users to configure maintain and manage all field devices, no matter the make or protocol used to communicate, in a very efficient manner, and thus helps to save on operational expenditures. FieldMate™ synchronizes seamlessly with Yokogawa’s PRM Plant Asset Management tool providing a clear path to Asset Excellence.
For more details go to: http://www.yokogawa.com/fld/fieldmate/fld-fieldmate-01en.htm
