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Seminar Events 

Lunch and Learns: The FDT Group holds lunch and learns for end users interested in learning more about the technology. If your company is interested in this opportunity, please send an email to na [dot] marketing [at] fdtgroup [dot] org to schedule a meeting.

FDT in the News in North America

FDT Provides Complete Network Visibility
The THLink Network Adapter Himstedt Provides Visibility to Not Only Network Health, But Also Gives Operators the Ability to Troubleshoot Device Alarms from the Control Room

FDT--Your APP for Smart Device Information Integration!
See How FDT Provides the "Enabling" Features for Process Automation the Same Way the "App" Does for "Smart Phones"

FDT "Enabling Technology"
It Is Getting Hard to Differentiate the Cell Phones From Our Computers!

iDTM Builds a Bridge Between FDT and EDDL Device Integration Technologies
End Users, Engineering Firms and System Integrators Had a Tough Time Deciding Whether to Standardize on EDDL or FDT. They Don't Anymore. Here's Why

The Road Ahead for FDT Technology
FDT Is Now An Internationally Recognized Standard in the Form of IEC 62453. What Is Next on the "To Do" List for the FDT Group?

FDT Technology Provides Valuable Information on the Desktop
End Users Benefit from Trend in Increased Visibility of Diagnostic Information

Using FDT Technology to Expedite Fieldbus Commissioning
Users Embrace Advancements to Installation and Commissioning Practices with FDT Technology

Quality Assurance of FDT Technology with Testing and Certification
Costs and Resources Associated with Familiarization, Training and Re-Training of Engineers or Maintenance Personnel Has Risen Disproportionately Higher Compared to the Facility Size and Device Count

FDT Technology Achieves IEC Global Standard Approval
FDT Technology Gains International Standard Approval

FDT Frame Applications Standardize Smart Device Integration and Management
End Users Request A Technology that Provides One Software Tool, Integrating Device Assets

FDT Technology—What Are DTMs?
What’s the Scoop on DTMs?

FDT for Your Factory (VIDEO)
FDT Technology Standardizes the Communication Interface between Field Devices and Systems

FDT Group Evolves Its Technology to Meet End Users Needs
The FDT2.0 Project Will Incorporate Increasing Device Capabilities with Latest Advances in Technology

The Components of FDT Technology: A Basic Introduction to DTMs and the FDT Frame
DTMs and the FDT Frame, How Do They Work?

FDT Technology – Delivers a Hole In One!
Implementing Best-in-Class Devices for Control and Monitoring Applications

These presentations are password protected.

• Are You on the Right Bus? (PDF)
• The FDT Group (PDF)
• Current Situation - Customer Needs (PDF)
• FDT - The Solution (PDF) FDT - User Benefits (PDF)
• FDT-DTM Testing and Certification (PDF)
• DTMs Streamline Asset Management for Final Control Elements (PDF)
• The FDT Advantage (PDF)
• How FDT Technology Interfaces with Major Fieldbus Networks (PDF)
• FDT - The Asset Lifecycle Game Changer
• How Chevron Uses FDT Technology
• Irving Tissue - Toronto
• FDT/DTM Technology In an OEM Skid Fabrication Environment (coming soon)

• Frequently Asked Questions
• ISA 103 Flyer
• ARC View 4/22/10 - Value Proposition for FDT Technology Continues to Increase
• ARC View 4/2011 - FDT 2 Takes Flight
• FDT Supplement (September 2010)

Brochures