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FDT (3.0) UE Overview (EN)
FDT (3.0) UE Overview (EN)
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With the advent of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the connected world, there is a need for open and interoperable standards providing a universal approach to industrial device management allowing assets to connect and communicate as needed in smart industrial operations for IIoT and Industry 4.0 applications.
The FDT (3.0) Unified Environment (UE) is multi-faceted, scalable, and agile and can be utilized in a host of diverse operating environments due to its platform independence. This approach results in a flexible server architecture that bridges the current FDT installed base with next-generation technology and creates an excellent starting point for new applications.
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FDT 2.0 Overview (EN)
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FDT is the open, standardized integration standard providing a single interface platform for open data exchange between field devices and automation systems independent of the network(s) used. This brochure provides an in-depth description of FDT; including an overview of the technology, historical development, practical applications of FDT in use and implementations, and so much more.
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Automation strategies are evolving in the face of a competitive global economy. The previous generation of fragmented systems is becoming increasingly integrated and interconnected, with a greater degree of standardization at all levels of the automation architecture.
The FDT Group offers an enabling technology Empowering the Intelligent Enterprise. Providing access to both legacy and modern control assets, it is a versatile solution for the new era of automation. FDT Technology benefits both manufacturers and end users, with advancements like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industrie 4.0 delivered out-of-the-box, enabling modernized asset integration and access to performance data for visualizing crucial operational problems.
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FDT Flagship (EN)
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Automation strategies are evolving in the face of a competitive global economy. The previous generation of fragmented systems is becoming increasingly integrated and interconnected, with a greater degree of standardization at all levels of the automation architecture.
The FDT Group offers an enabling technology Empowering the Intelligent Enterprise. Providing access to both legacy and modern control assets, it is a versatile solution for the new era of automation. FDT Technology benefits both manufacturers and end users, with advancements like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industrie 4.0 delivered out-of-the-box, enabling modernized asset integration and access to performance data for visualizing crucial operational problems.
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FDT 3.0 Specifications
Modbus Annex
Modbus Annex
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FDT 3.0 Specifications
This document provides information for integrating the Modbus protocol into the Field Device Tool (FDT) specification version 3.
The intended audiences of this document are persons who are going to develop FDT3 products for MODBUS.
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FDT OPC UA Universal Device Information Model
FDT OPC UA Universal Device Information Model
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FDT 3.0 Specifications
This document OPC 30090 was created by a joint working group of the OPC Foundation and the FDT Group. It defines an OPC UA Information Model to represent the FDT architectural models. The OPC UA Information Model for FDT represents device information which is provided based on FDT/DTMs.
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HART Annex
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FDT Specification
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FDT 3.0 (FDTUE)
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FDT Style Guide
FDT Style Guide
FDT 3.0 Specifications
If you would like a copy of the FDT 3.0 Style Guide, please contact the FDT Group to obtain a vendor id and license agreement.
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FDT 2.1 Specifications
FDT OPC UA Universal Device Information Model
FDT OPC UA Universal Device Information Model
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This document OPC 30090 was created by a joint working group of the OPC Foundation and the FDT Group. It defines an OPC UA Information Model to represent the FDT architectural models. The OPC UA Information Model for FDT represents device information which is provided based on FDT/DTMs.
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FDT Style Guide
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HART Annex
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FDT OPC UA Universal Device Information Model
FDT OPC UA Universal Device Information Model
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FDT 2.0 Specifications
This document OPC 30090 was created by a joint working group of the OPC Foundation and the FDT Group. It defines an OPC UA Information Model to represent the FDT architectural models. The OPC UA Information Model for FDT represents device information which is provided based on FDT/DTMs.
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Profinet Annex
Profinet Annex
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Profibus Annex
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FDT/DTM Style Guide
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FDT Specifications
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CIP Annex
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FDT Specifications
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IO-Link Annex
IO-Link Annex
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Profibus Annex
Profibus Annex
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Modbus Annex
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ISA100 Annex
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FF Annex
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CCLink Annex
CCLink Annex
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Sercos Annex
Sercos Annex
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EtherCat Annex
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Profinet IO Annex
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HART Annex
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FDT/DTM Style Guide
FDT/DTM Style Guide
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FA PLC Interface Annex
FA PLC Interface Annex
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FF Annex
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FDT/DTM Style Guide
FDT/DTM Style Guide
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FDT 1.2 Specifications
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Interbus Annex
Interbus Annex
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FDT Security
FDT Security Bulletin
(Jan. 2021)
FDT Security Bulletin
(Jan. 2021)
Doc. # 21-0001
FDT Security
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FDT Security Bulletin
(Sept. 2014)
FDT Security Bulletin
(Sept. 2014)
Doc. # 14-0028
FDT Security
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White Papers
FDT (3.0) UE Migration for Smart Manufacturing
FDT (3.0) UE Migration for Smart Manufacturing
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White Papers
Challenge: To find a standardized IIoT migration path that aligns with industry
needs for a unified environment for device integration, operation, and maintenance
providing actionable data, consistency and accessibility across the enterprise.
Solution: The FDT Unified Environment (FDT UE), based on the FDT3 standard,
has evolved to a distributed software-based FDT Server (also an OPC UA server and
web server) solution delivering OT data consistency to IT applications empowering
data-driven operations.
Result: Scalable IIoT Solutions – support the current install base and integrate
smarter instrumentation delivering service-oriented device management, maintenance,
and data analytics improving reliability with real-time production visibility.
case study.
Summary: It’s no secret, IIoT connectivity will dominate the industrial automation workplace enabling modern ways to integrate intelligent device information. At the heart of the IIoT is FDT Group’s integration standard. The latest FDT UE (FDT3) version, has evolved to support both legacy and IIoT applications.
For end-users, system, and device suppliers, FDT is the data interoperability standard for the secure and reliable configuration and visualization in industrial automation devices and systems independent of protocol, vendor, and device (type and data model) for process, hybrid and discrete applications. Today, there are millions of smart device DTMs in use and serviced by FDT hosting environments – engineering, automation, and asset management applications.
Migrating to FDT UE carries forward traditional device management and data consistency features and adds support for modern IIoT device management use cases. The FDT Server environment (deployable in the cloud, on-premise, and edge) offers service-oriented, data-driven IT/OT operations with authenticated OPC UA, FDT, and mobile clients delivering faster performance, ease of use, and investment protection. New FDT Desktop applications offer complete backward compatibility supporting all DTM generations (FDT3, FDT2, and FDT1.2 and other representations). Modern DTMs come equipped with a WebUI allowing interfaces to be completely portable standardizing worker mobility.
The vendor community can jump-start FDT UE development with Common Components, to create FDT Server, FDT Desktop, and FDT device DTM solutions. Toolkits are available today and ensure specification compliance so vendors can focus on value-add. Toolkits auto-enable OPC UA, greatly enhance interoperability and help developers expedite time to market.
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FDT (3.0) Unified Environment (IT/OT)
FDT (3.0) Unified Environment (IT/OT)
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The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Industry 4.0 and the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is dramatically impacting the industrial product solution ecosystem. Everything from a simple sensor to an entire control system, including communication and integration standards, is driving a new way of thinking about the industrial computing environment.
To date, IT and OT have been in scope for different data domain experts in the manufacturing world. While IT and OT have different needs, the increasing need to overlap these territories will deliver a unified approach to data-driven smart manufacturing practices. These innovations will revive manufacturing’s critical infrastructure with new service-oriented architectures uniting communications for both the business and operating workforce.
FDT Group’s new FDT (3.0) Unified Environment (UE), with its FDT Server and built-in OPC UA Server solution, enables robust IT/OT integration and provides a secure gateway to network/device data and health information. The standard offers OPC UA Client/Server-authenticated access to operating data, and its utilization of a Publish-Subscribe environment allows for real-time data exchange.
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FDT 3.0 Mobility Secures Open Automation for I4.0
FDT 3.0 Mobility Secures Open Automation for I4.0
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A new age of industrial automation is being ushered in by rapid technological advancements in creating connected plants and factories. Mobile technologies are a key driving force to enable Industry 4.0 and further streamline manufacturing operations. Industrial companies want to harness the power of new technologies that hold the promise of smart operations.
The benefits of data capture and automation for enterprises can be seen in increased employee productivity, competitive advances, streamlined processes and improved operations. Being digitally mobile within the manufacturing environment means freedom of movement – being able to perform activities freely and at any location within the facility or remotely.
The latest advancements in FDT® 3.0 technology will drive a wider range of worker mobility applications in the Information Technology (IT)/Operational Technology (OT) environment. They help standardized and optimize industrial organizations and their operations and maintenance departments by enabling cloud-based enterprise data access, device diagnostics and mobility applications; modernizing asset management practices; and improving predictive maintenance programs.
With the recent developments to FDT, automation stakeholders can employ the familiar functionality of the integration standard on common mobile platforms. This, in turn, will provide access to additional data from any location with flexible deployment options.
The FDT mobility solution will benefit both control and instrumentation suppliers and end users. It applies a host of modern features to meet the contemporary needs for remote data access for the new era of automation. The familiar FDT Device Type Manager™ (DTM™) user interface has evolved to include a web interface environment incorporating browser-based visual solutions running on any authenticated mobile device on all networks. The FDT mobility solution is also platform-independent, which provides the flexibility to use any computing platform along with customizable app development. This approach contrasts with common proprietary, one-off solutions for industrial mobility applications.
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Leveraging a Standardized FDT 3.0 IIoT Ecosytem
Leveraging a Standardized FDT 3.0 IIoT Ecosytem
English
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Digitalization offers automation companies a great opportunity to successfully shape the future. However, this process also brings many challenges such as remote real-time data access, end-to-end security, and multi-vendor equipment integration and interoperability.
Industrial stakeholders want to do more with operational and business data, including accurate interpretation of the information and taking correct actions to ensure a desired outcome.
FDT Group’s new, forward-looking standard, FDT® 3.0 (also known as FITS™), will accelerate the evolutionary journey of the organization and its technology into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Developed from industry-driven feedback, and providing a bridge between the current FDT installed based and next generation solutions, the updated standard enables an FDT Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-based ecosystem to meet the demands for digitalization and Industry 4.0 applications.
FDT Group’s open, data-centric integration approach is the key enabler for the new era of industrial automation. FDT is the only standard of its kind providing an open architecture with standardized, built-in mobility and remote access; native OPC Unified Architecture (UA) integration; robust security; and platform independence, while still leaving the manufacturer in control of customizing their product or solution.
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Specifying FDT Technology
Specifying FDT Technology
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Preventing unplanned shutdowns, reducing downtime, and lowering maintenance costs have been shown to provide significant financial benefits. One way to achieve these results is to make certain that all installed assets are used to the best of their ability.
FDT Technology can be easily used in existing or new plants and can bring significant operational and financial benefits throughout the plant life cycle.
This paper provides an overview of FDT Technology and suggests text to use as part of your proposal or ordering specifications to make sure you are putting your assets to work.
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FDT Architecture Integrating FDI Device Packages
FDT Architecture Integrating FDI Device Packages
White Papers
The purpose of this whitepaper is to provide information related to the topic of device integration using FDI Device Packages with FDT Group’s publicly available FDT standard.
Background
The FDT (Field Device Technology) standard, IEC 62453, advanced by the FDT Group, and started more than ten years ago, provides a platform for intelligent device integration across all industrial communication networks spanning process and discrete automation. FDT’s nested communication allows transparent information flow from devices to host systems across different industrial communication networks. Sixteen different industrial communication networks, tethered and wireless are fully supported and integrated into the FDT standard.
FDT 2.0 Technology
Over time, the technologies used to implement FDT 1.x became dated. The FDT Group developed a concept to further their standards and enable easier adaptation of future technologies. This resulted in a future-proof architectural concept for a new version of FDT known as FDT2™. FDT2 is based on the .NET Framework and uses the scope of functions available in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Windows Forms libraries, among others. In addition, FDT2 implements persistent storage of device instance data to speed access time to device data. Interoperability, performance and operation of the DTM and FDT Frame applications are also optimized by the introduction of what are called Common Components.
Backwards Compatibility of FDT 2.0
In recognition of the large installed base of DTMs built on the FDT 1.x specification, the FDT2 specification was designed to ensure backward compatibility. Therefore all available DTMs from the FDT 1.x specification will work in FDT2 Frame-based systems ensuring investment protection throughout the life cycle of a plant.
Openness of FDT Technology
Device Selection
Users can select various manufacturers’ devices and easily integrate the best in class devices into their applications. The selection can be oriented towards the performance features of the device rather than the specifications of a system manufacturer or a communication protocol. The same applies for the FDT Frame Application.
Network Selection
FDT imposes no limitations on an innovative device technology as long as the DTM interface remains compatible. Investments are thus protected long-term. New communication protocols are regularly added to the FDT specification through protocol annexes. Backward compatibility of new interface descriptions is a requirement for all FDT working groups.
Integration of Device Descriptions
For devices which do not have a native DTM, but only a Device Description (DD) or Electronic Device Description (EDD), so named Interpreter DTMs are available. Interpreter DTMs are not uniquely programmed for a device, but rather use existing Device Description files created for a certain device. Usually these DTMs have fewer graphic and functional features because of the limited properties of the Device Description language (EDDL). One example is the “IO-Link Device Description interpreter DTM”, which interprets DDs from IO-Link devices for factory automation and, with its help, can provide parameters for these devices. There are further Interpreter DTMs, through which EDDs for HART, PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices are interpreted. For upcoming new Device Description formats FDT will be easily expanded by providing a corresponding Interpreter DTM, as it has been done before.
Interoperability of FDT 2.0 with FDI
FDI® (Field Device Integration) is focused on device integration for process automation applications using HART, PROFIBUS, and FOUNDATION Fieldbus based devices. The goal of FDI is to provide a common solution based on device integration technologies: (Electronic Device Description Language) and DTM (Device Type Manager) Technology. The FDI Device Package will address the requirements for simple and complex devices for process applications. FDI Device Packages can be processed in FDI Hosts as well as in an FDT2 Frame Application. This allows device suppliers to create an FDI Device Package for their devices containing both: an EDD and an optional UIP (User Interface Plug-in) that provides additional graphical capabilities similar to a DTM. Host suppliers are free to implement an FDI host, or an FDT2 frame application. End users in the process industries benefit because both solutions will use the same FDI Device Packages to provide the same functionality and experience. The FDT Group and FDI Cooperation are both committed to support this approach and ensure that FDT2 based systems can use and deliver the full functionality of FDI Device Packages. Hosts that are based on the FDT2 frame specification will process FDI Device Packages using an FDI DTM. This FDI DTM will be based on the same tools that are used to develop a native FDI host.
FDT Hosts Provide the Broadest Solution
Supported Networks
A native FDT2 host system supports more than 16 network protocols including the 3 supported by a native FDI host. The FDT2 standard is designed in such a way that additional future networks can be added without re-releasing the standard or modifying an existing FDT2 host system. This feature proofs the interoperability with new networks as they come onto the market. Vendors have also used this feature to deliver seamless support for proprietary or legacy protocols. In addition, an FDT2 based host is optimally suited to implement device and asset management tasks as it integrates seamlessly both FDI Device Packages and device DTM’s.
Tunneling
Unique to the FDT architecture is the ability of an FDT2 host system to natively communicate with end devices by tunneling through any number of disparate networks and associated gateways. This so called nested communications occurs without the host needing to intervene in any way and without modifying the communications stack of any of the networks through which the tunneling occurs.
Future Extend-ability
The FDT architecture allows communication adapters and gateways to be added to an FDT2 system without explicit support from the host through the use of communication DTMs. End users therefore can pick best in class network components and extend FDT2 based host systems as new devices and networks become available. Recent trends in communication DTMs have shown significant advancements in network level diagnostics delivering proactive maintenance indicators previously only available with specialized hardware and software. As networks communicate faster and through wireless mediums, the advantage of the integrated network configuration and predictive diagnostics becomes a game changing advantage.
Summary
FDT as a standard for device integration fulfills the requirement to offer to the user a free selection of all components installed in their system, independent of the manufacturer, and with it the option of being able to use the most suitable devices for their applications. Moreover, the open FDT Technology protects investments of the plant operator in field device technology for the long term and makes it possible for device manufacturers to create uniformity in device drivers running in different system environments.
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Could the Biggest Obstacle to Asset Management be Management
Could the Biggest Obstacle to Asset Management be Management
White Papers
The goals of maximizing assets and improving plant reliability are common today. And, as the expression goes, “if it was easy everyone would be doing it.” An effective asset management program might be easy to financially justify because the investment can sometimes pay for itself by preventing just a single unplanned shutdown. That said, why is it that more companies are not actively using asset management programs to improve performance and increase plant reliability? Several large companies have asked and answered this question and initiated a program only to find that the people asking for reliability improvements might be the same people that are preventing it!
This white paper explores the experiences of users who have successfully implemented an effective asset management and reliability program and discusses the culture and work process changes required in order to achieve significant change. The paper also looks at the work being done by ISA108 Intelligent Device Management to define best practices and work processes surrounding the use of information provided by intelligent field device.
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Jump Start Maintenance With Point-to-Point Information Access
Jump Start Maintenance With Point-to-Point Information Access
White Papers
When a device is suspected of having a problem, don’t grab the work order and go out into the plant to “see what might be wrong.” There is a more productive approach! This “user guide” outlines an alternative proactive maintenance method, using the smarts in your current installed intelligent devices with FDT® Technology doing the troubleshooting work for you! Focusing on brownfield applications using legacy 4-20mA systems, we will identify a path for you to jump start your maintenance strategy for your installed assets starting with just a single device (or point to point) connection. This paper will motivate maintenance team members and encourage them to use a PC and a FDT enabled configuration application (free), to configure and diagnose a single device enabling lower maintenance costs and increased plant reliability.
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Device Management User Guide for Operational Optimization
Device Management User Guide for Operational Optimization
White Papers
Let’s get connected! Thanks to the internet, we can now connect in ways we never dreamed about – social media, automobiles, home appliances, security systems, and the list goes on. And, if the fortune tellers are right, we haven’t seen anything yet! What is the common characteristic in all of the mentioned scenarios is that they all include “smart” devices that communicate with each other and/or within a system to help optimize their value and deliverable.
This paper is a user guide to optimize smart device management by looking at the benefits of connecting to the information in smart measurement and control devices (one point at a time or thousands of points) for process and/or factory automation applications markets utilizing FDT Technology. With full user driven scalability options, plant operations and maintenance efforts will benefit from– lowering maintenance cost, reducing unscheduled downtime and improving compliance to new safety and environmental regulations.
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Field Device Management Based on FDT and OPC UA
Field Device Management Based on FDT and OPC UA
White Papers
This white paper discusses a general approach for providing OPC UA services for field devices, based on an already existing and widely supported device integration technology – FDT.
Providing OPC UA services for device management and device integration may be considered as a strategic development towards support of remote configuration of devices (e.g. via the Internet), support of access by mobile platforms and support of integration into cyber physical systems.
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Asset Health Monitoring Using FDT 3.0 (FITS) & OPC PubSub
Asset Health Monitoring Using FDT 3.0 (FITS) & OPC PubSub
White Papers
Abstract: In an industrial environment, asset health monitoring is key for making informed decisions about maintenance activity, component replacement etc., to reduce the plant downtime and improve asset performance. FDT Group’s emerging FDT IIoT Server (FITS) architecture empowers a robust FDT Server solution featuring a client-server architecture scalable to suit the needs of a single manufacturing facility or an entire industrial enterprise by enabling secure mobile, cloud, on-premise, edge and enterprise-wide applications. The FDT Server natively integrates an OPC UA Server which exposes information about the devices connected to the FDT Server via the OPC UA companion specification Information Model. Any authenticated OPC UA Client can fetch the device information from the OPC UA Server via Request-Response Pull mechanism. This paper focuses on the FITS architecture by enabling the OPC UA Server with OPC PubSub mechanism, so that the remote asset health monitoring application can monitor the asset health in a different network, using various messaging protocols like AMQP, MQTT utilizing pull mechanism. This reduces the message traffic between Asset Health Monitoring Application and the FDT Server, improving the performance and scalability.
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FDT (3.0) UE Migration
FDT (3.0) UE Migration
Videos, Webinars
FDT joined Utthunga in co-hosting a Linkedin Live event focused on FDT3 Migration! The automation industry is focused on service-oriented solutions empowering smart manufacturing. Device integration, lifecycle management, and data access are no exceptions. Learn how FDT has evolved and the benefits now offered with the FDT (3.0) Unified Environment (UE). FDT is embedded system and device software! Migration is simple!
FDT Group 2022 General Assembly
FDT Group 2022 General Assembly
Videos
Download the Presentations Here: FDT Group GA 2022 Presentations
Agenda
FDT Business Office Update – Steve Biegacki, FDT Managing Director
– Financials/Budget
– Audit Results
– Leadership Election/Results
Keynote Speaker – Paul R. Maurath, Ph.D., Technical Director – Process Automation, The Procter & Gamble Company
– It’s Not Enough to be Smart FDT UE Presentation
FDT UE Presentation – Steve Biegacki, FDT Managing Director
Informational Proceedings – Officers to the FDT Board
– Standards and Associations – Shannon Foos
– Technology and Tool Releases – Suriya Selvaraj
– Marketing Activities – Steve Biegacki
FDT 3.0 Press Conference
FDT 3.0 Press Conference
Videos, Webinars
Glenn Schulz, FDT managing director, held a press conference on June 3, 2020 to announce the launch of the new FDT 3.0 architecture. The new FDT 3.0 standard will accelerate the evolutionary journey into the Fourth Industrial Revolution by enabling an ecosystem of FDT-based solutions to meet demands for IIoT and Industrie 4.0 applications.
Download Presentation: https://www.fdtgroup.org/download/11410/
Download Press Kit: https://www.fdtgroup.org/download/10511/

FDT IT/OT Harmonization and Security for I4.0
FDT IT/OT Harmonization and Security for I4.0
Videos, Webinars
This webinar hosted by FDT Group and Utthunga explores new techniques for harmonizing IT/OT data for any network, device or industry, with a secure-in-depth approach.
The webinar speakers include:
Glenn Schulz, Managing Director, FDT Group
Dharmaraju B, Technical Director – Device Integration, Utthunga.
The 60-minute webinar will educate attendees on the following important topics:
1. What is the FDT 3.0 IIoT platform and ecosystem?
2. How does the FDT OPC UA Universal Device Information Model (companion specification) integrate all networks, devices (and information models) and industries?
3. How does FDT leverage a ‘secure-by-design’ approach for information integrity and reliability?
4. How does FDT integrate the PADIM to solve data harmonization problem for process automation?
5. Experience the demonstration of uDDX Suite.
FDT 3.0 Platform (JP)
FDT 3.0 Platform (JP)
Distributed IIoT Architecture
Videos
FDT 3.0 IIoT分散型プラットフォームは、第4次産業革命への進化を加速します。新規にリリースされたデータ指向・サーバベースアーキテクチャによりIT/OT統合を実現し、Webサーバにより現場作業のモバイル対応を実現します。FDT 3.0は完全にプラットフォーム非依存となり、シングルサーバから構成されるクラウドベースのソリューションにより、新規ないし既存の生産インフラストラクチャ―の革新をサポートし、プロセス・ハイブリッド・ファクトリオートメーション向けに、統合された設備やデバイスから構成されるスマートでつながるエコシステムを提供します。
FDT 3.0 Developer Workshop 2020
FDT 3.0 Developer Workshop 2020
Recording of Day Two
Videos, Webinars
Day Two | Agenda Topic Include:
FDT 3.0 Security
FDT 3.0 Certification
FDThub
Overview of Communication Annexes
Supporting Other Configuration Standards
FDI DTM
Generic DTM / ioddINTEPRETER
Installation of FDT Server
Azure
Linux
FDT 3.0 Developer Workshop 2020
FDT 3.0 Developer Workshop 2020
Recording of Day One
Videos, Webinars
The FDT 3.0 standard was developed based off industry-driven feedback and will provide control system and device vendors with the opportunity to advance their intelligent automation solution offerings with a flexible and scalable FDT IIoT platform empowering a standards-based, platform independent, information-driven business models meeting the demands of the process and discrete markets. FDT 3.0 will empower the intelligent enterprise by transforming manufacturing practices, enabling open, secure and flexible deployment architectures and sensor-to-cloud integration with embedded OPC Unified Architecture (UA) and Web Servers, as well as built-in security features and deployment options for cloud, edge, on-premise and desktop environments.
Topics Covered in Day One
General FDT Overview
FDT 3.0 Platform Introduction
Demos – OPC UA, Raspberry Pi, Flowserve DTM demo (using the FDT Webserver and FDT OPC UA server along with a custom portal)
Current Products and Use Cases
Link to View Day Two: https://www.fdtgroup.org/resource/fdt-3-0-developer-workshop-2020-2/
FDThub
FDThub
DTM Repository (online/offline)
Videos, Webinars
This is a recording of the FDThub presentation from the Developer Workshop that occurred in 2020.
With the FDThub, certified FDT 3.0 DTMs can be automatically downloaded from the cloud for use in on-/off-premise server and desktop applications. The repository provides convenient DTM/App storage and device management, as well as secure data transfer and messaging with proactive user alerts when DTM updates are available.
FDT 3.0 Developer Workshop 2021
FDT 3.0 Developer Workshop 2021
Recording
Videos, Webinars
This is a recording of the FDT 3.0 Developer event that was hosted on Oct. 19, 2021 by FDT Group and M&M Software. The event was led by subject matter experts, who led attendees through the FDT 3.0 IIoT ecosystem, demos and development tools available to create and customize next generation automation solutions supporting innovative business models for open automation manufacturing.
The is a great webinar to watch if you are a developer, system architect, business strategist, product manager, business development manager interested in learning about FDT-Ready solutions empowering the intelligent enterprise.
If you would like to download the presentation in PDF format, please visit: https://www.fdtgroup.org/download/11321/
Enjoy!
FDT 3.0 Platform (EN)
FDT 3.0 Platform (EN)
Distributed IIoT Architecture
Videos
The FDT 3.0 distributed platform is accelerating the evolutionary journey into the Fourth Industrial Revolution with its newly released data-centric, server-based architecture empowering IT/OT harmonization and web services mobilizing the industrial workforce. FDT 3.0 is a completely platform-independent, single-server, cloud-based solution offering the freedom to use innovation to support new and existing manufacturing infrastructure through a smart, connected ecosystem of integrated machines and devices for the process, hybrid, and discrete industries.
FDT Mobility Secures Open Automation for I4.0
FDT Mobility Secures Open Automation for I4.0
Videos, Webinars
Experts discuss everything mobility during this webinar. From brownfield to new greenfield smart applications, the FDT 3.0 IIoT Platform allows the industry to benefit from cross-platform functionality, browser-based mobile access with Apps for real-time IT/OT data access. Empower your workforce!
FDT 3.0 Security
FDT 3.0 Security
Videos
FDT 3.0 IT/OT
FDT 3.0 IT/OT
Videos
FDT 3.0 Podcast with Control Amplified
FDT 3.0 Podcast with Control Amplified
Videos
FDT 3.0 Mobility
FDT 3.0 Mobility
Videos
This short 5 minute video discusses the new FDT Web Services interface used in the FDT 3.0 IIoT Server platform allowing standardized mobility and true remote access to real-time data.
FDT 3.0 HMI
FDT 3.0 HMI
Videos
Glenn Schulz provides a 5 min overview of the modernized FDT 3.0 HMI for secure browser and mobile access to production and device data.
Optimizing Mobility and Remote Access with a Standardardized IIoT Ecosystem
Optimizing Mobility and Remote Access with a Standardardized IIoT Ecosystem
Videos
Suzanne Gill, editor from Control Engineering Europe interviews Glenn Schulz, FDT Group Managing Director about the new FDT 3.0 IIoT standard.
Digital Transformation with FDT 3.0
Digital Transformation with FDT 3.0
Videos, Webinars
FDT Group and Utthunga co-host this webinar focused on Digital Transformation with FDT 3.0. Glenn Schulz, FDT Group Managing Director provides insight into the latest FDT 3.0 standard highlighting the platforms new enhancements incorporated in the new FDT IIoT ecosystem led by the new FDT Server supporting innovative business models and next generation manufacturing excellence.
FDT 3.0 and OPC UA – Key to Interoperability
FDT 3.0 and OPC UA – Key to Interoperability
Videos, Webinars
This presentation focuses on FDT 3.0 including the key role of OPC UA in this standard.
The target audience for this webinar are automation suppliers as well as the end user communities in the process, hybrid and discrete industries.
Key points covered include:
– The FDT open integration advantage for IT/OT integration for real-time data access, standardized enterprise interoperability and secure data access
– Leverage the OPC UA information model for a fully deployable, plug-and-play FDT Server and DTM solution
– How generic OPC UA clients can access field data, diagnostic information, device health status etc., using FDT technology
– Understand the benefits of FDT 3.0 and OPC Pub/Sub integration for end users and device suppliers
– A demo of asset health monitoring using FDT 3.0 and OPC Pub/Sub
Digital Transformation with FDT 3.0
Digital Transformation with FDT 3.0
Virtual Press Conference
June 3, 2020
Videos
Watch Video
FDT Server Prototype Demo Video (Flowserve)
FDT Server Prototype Demo Video (Flowserve)
FDT 3.0 (FDT UE)
Videos
Protected: FITS Developer Webinar Recording
Protected: FITS Developer Webinar Recording
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVkbKVf2oqA
Videos, Webinars
The FDT Group held a member only developer seminar & webinar event focused on educating the member community on the new FITS™ (FDT IIoT Server) architecture and the technology rollout plan. Led by FDT technical experts, this was the first event of its’ kind providing an in-depth scope of FDT technology advancements support digital transformation for IIoT and Industrie 4.0 applications.
Designed to simplify the industrial automation ecosystem exchange, FITS enables mobility, cloud, and fog enterprise applications, as well as sensor-to-cloud and enterprise-wide connectivity. It simplifies the move to IIoT, combining OPC UA integration, web services and rich control network interoperability to optimize connectivity and information exchange for the next generation of automation. It features robust layered security addressing all components of the server architecture.
Enjoy watching the recording at your leisure!
Intelligent Device Information – The Hidden Asset
Intelligent Device Information – The Hidden Asset
Videos, Webinars
By using intelligent information – the hidden asset, and integrating intelligent device diagnostics into an asset management or automation system, you begin the process of monitoring the “Check Engine” status allowing the opportunity to improve your bottom-line profitability. Using FDT Technology-enabled solutions, including the Frame Applications and device DTMs provided by your device suppliers, you will be able to identify minor problems before they become critical — lowering maintenance and operating costs. FDT Technology is supported and available by most major device and automation systems suppliers. In fact, you might be using FDT Technology today for device configuration and set-up but might not be getting the benefits of this hidden asset.
Take the first step to discover the hidden asset in your own intelligent measurement devices. Speak with your automation suppliers and ask them for their FDT Technology solutions.
FDT & OPC UA Webinar Recording
FDT & OPC UA Webinar Recording
Videos, Webinars
FDT Group and OPC Foundation hosted a joint webinar on September 14th, focused on educating industrial automation end-users and manufacturers about efforts to empower a single enterprise integration platform for secure and managed exchange of performance driven-analytics. This is a key topic with the growth of the IIoT and Industrie 4.0.
The webinar highlighted the latest collaborative developments and the role the FDT for OPC UA information model companion specification plays in evolving digital architecture transformation for the new era of automation. Supporting brownfield and greenfield applications, the unified solution empowers the next generation industrial workforce with open, flexible deployment options allowing sensor to cloud, enterprise-wide connectivity.
The webinar explored:
Development work resulting in a device-to-cloud computing strategy that supports configuration, communication, run-time and historical data access, as well as alarming and event services for existing and upcoming devices supported through FDT technology.
Introduction of an FDT IIoT Server (FITS™) combining OPC UA integration, web services and rich control network interoperability to optimize connectivity and information exchange, and simplifying the move to IIoT.
Advancement of FDT’s approach to providing access to meaningful, real-time plant information and asset health data with NAMUR NE107 diagnostics with Device Type Managers (DTMs) available throughout the plant topology via a robust network tunneling capability.
Adoption of FDT for device integration and OPC UA for the communication layer, respectively, of the German Reference Architecture Model Industrie 4.0 (RAMI 4.0).
Discovery of application use case scenarios and technology demonstration utilizing FDT for OPC UA and Industrie 4.0 through the RAMI Asset Administration Shell.
Enjoy the webinar recording!
Webinars
FDT (3.0) UE Migration
FDT (3.0) UE Migration
Videos, Webinars
FDT joined Utthunga in co-hosting a Linkedin Live event focused on FDT3 Migration! The automation industry is focused on service-oriented solutions empowering smart manufacturing. Device integration, lifecycle management, and data access are no exceptions. Learn how FDT has evolved and the benefits now offered with the FDT (3.0) Unified Environment (UE). FDT is embedded system and device software! Migration is simple!
FDT 3.0 Press Conference
FDT 3.0 Press Conference
Videos, Webinars
Glenn Schulz, FDT managing director, held a press conference on June 3, 2020 to announce the launch of the new FDT 3.0 architecture. The new FDT 3.0 standard will accelerate the evolutionary journey into the Fourth Industrial Revolution by enabling an ecosystem of FDT-based solutions to meet demands for IIoT and Industrie 4.0 applications.
Download Presentation: https://www.fdtgroup.org/download/11410/
Download Press Kit: https://www.fdtgroup.org/download/10511/

FDT IT/OT Harmonization and Security for I4.0
FDT IT/OT Harmonization and Security for I4.0
Videos, Webinars
This webinar hosted by FDT Group and Utthunga explores new techniques for harmonizing IT/OT data for any network, device or industry, with a secure-in-depth approach.
The webinar speakers include:
Glenn Schulz, Managing Director, FDT Group
Dharmaraju B, Technical Director – Device Integration, Utthunga.
The 60-minute webinar will educate attendees on the following important topics:
1. What is the FDT 3.0 IIoT platform and ecosystem?
2. How does the FDT OPC UA Universal Device Information Model (companion specification) integrate all networks, devices (and information models) and industries?
3. How does FDT leverage a ‘secure-by-design’ approach for information integrity and reliability?
4. How does FDT integrate the PADIM to solve data harmonization problem for process automation?
5. Experience the demonstration of uDDX Suite.
FDT 3.0 Developer Workshop 2020
FDT 3.0 Developer Workshop 2020
Recording of Day Two
Videos, Webinars
Day Two | Agenda Topic Include:
FDT 3.0 Security
FDT 3.0 Certification
FDThub
Overview of Communication Annexes
Supporting Other Configuration Standards
FDI DTM
Generic DTM / ioddINTEPRETER
Installation of FDT Server
Azure
Linux
FDT 3.0 Developer Workshop 2020
FDT 3.0 Developer Workshop 2020
Recording of Day One
Videos, Webinars
The FDT 3.0 standard was developed based off industry-driven feedback and will provide control system and device vendors with the opportunity to advance their intelligent automation solution offerings with a flexible and scalable FDT IIoT platform empowering a standards-based, platform independent, information-driven business models meeting the demands of the process and discrete markets. FDT 3.0 will empower the intelligent enterprise by transforming manufacturing practices, enabling open, secure and flexible deployment architectures and sensor-to-cloud integration with embedded OPC Unified Architecture (UA) and Web Servers, as well as built-in security features and deployment options for cloud, edge, on-premise and desktop environments.
Topics Covered in Day One
General FDT Overview
FDT 3.0 Platform Introduction
Demos – OPC UA, Raspberry Pi, Flowserve DTM demo (using the FDT Webserver and FDT OPC UA server along with a custom portal)
Current Products and Use Cases
Link to View Day Two: https://www.fdtgroup.org/resource/fdt-3-0-developer-workshop-2020-2/
FDThub
FDThub
DTM Repository (online/offline)
Videos, Webinars
This is a recording of the FDThub presentation from the Developer Workshop that occurred in 2020.
With the FDThub, certified FDT 3.0 DTMs can be automatically downloaded from the cloud for use in on-/off-premise server and desktop applications. The repository provides convenient DTM/App storage and device management, as well as secure data transfer and messaging with proactive user alerts when DTM updates are available.
FDT 3.0 Developer Workshop 2021
FDT 3.0 Developer Workshop 2021
Recording
Videos, Webinars
This is a recording of the FDT 3.0 Developer event that was hosted on Oct. 19, 2021 by FDT Group and M&M Software. The event was led by subject matter experts, who led attendees through the FDT 3.0 IIoT ecosystem, demos and development tools available to create and customize next generation automation solutions supporting innovative business models for open automation manufacturing.
The is a great webinar to watch if you are a developer, system architect, business strategist, product manager, business development manager interested in learning about FDT-Ready solutions empowering the intelligent enterprise.
If you would like to download the presentation in PDF format, please visit: https://www.fdtgroup.org/download/11321/
Enjoy!
FDT Mobility Secures Open Automation for I4.0
FDT Mobility Secures Open Automation for I4.0
Videos, Webinars
Experts discuss everything mobility during this webinar. From brownfield to new greenfield smart applications, the FDT 3.0 IIoT Platform allows the industry to benefit from cross-platform functionality, browser-based mobile access with Apps for real-time IT/OT data access. Empower your workforce!
Digital Transformation with FDT 3.0
Digital Transformation with FDT 3.0
Videos, Webinars
FDT Group and Utthunga co-host this webinar focused on Digital Transformation with FDT 3.0. Glenn Schulz, FDT Group Managing Director provides insight into the latest FDT 3.0 standard highlighting the platforms new enhancements incorporated in the new FDT IIoT ecosystem led by the new FDT Server supporting innovative business models and next generation manufacturing excellence.
FDT 3.0 and OPC UA – Key to Interoperability
FDT 3.0 and OPC UA – Key to Interoperability
Videos, Webinars
This presentation focuses on FDT 3.0 including the key role of OPC UA in this standard.
The target audience for this webinar are automation suppliers as well as the end user communities in the process, hybrid and discrete industries.
Key points covered include:
– The FDT open integration advantage for IT/OT integration for real-time data access, standardized enterprise interoperability and secure data access
– Leverage the OPC UA information model for a fully deployable, plug-and-play FDT Server and DTM solution
– How generic OPC UA clients can access field data, diagnostic information, device health status etc., using FDT technology
– Understand the benefits of FDT 3.0 and OPC Pub/Sub integration for end users and device suppliers
– A demo of asset health monitoring using FDT 3.0 and OPC Pub/Sub
Protected: FITS Developer Webinar Recording
Protected: FITS Developer Webinar Recording
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVkbKVf2oqA
Videos, Webinars
The FDT Group held a member only developer seminar & webinar event focused on educating the member community on the new FITS™ (FDT IIoT Server) architecture and the technology rollout plan. Led by FDT technical experts, this was the first event of its’ kind providing an in-depth scope of FDT technology advancements support digital transformation for IIoT and Industrie 4.0 applications.
Designed to simplify the industrial automation ecosystem exchange, FITS enables mobility, cloud, and fog enterprise applications, as well as sensor-to-cloud and enterprise-wide connectivity. It simplifies the move to IIoT, combining OPC UA integration, web services and rich control network interoperability to optimize connectivity and information exchange for the next generation of automation. It features robust layered security addressing all components of the server architecture.
Enjoy watching the recording at your leisure!
Intelligent Device Information – The Hidden Asset
Intelligent Device Information – The Hidden Asset
Videos, Webinars
By using intelligent information – the hidden asset, and integrating intelligent device diagnostics into an asset management or automation system, you begin the process of monitoring the “Check Engine” status allowing the opportunity to improve your bottom-line profitability. Using FDT Technology-enabled solutions, including the Frame Applications and device DTMs provided by your device suppliers, you will be able to identify minor problems before they become critical — lowering maintenance and operating costs. FDT Technology is supported and available by most major device and automation systems suppliers. In fact, you might be using FDT Technology today for device configuration and set-up but might not be getting the benefits of this hidden asset.
Take the first step to discover the hidden asset in your own intelligent measurement devices. Speak with your automation suppliers and ask them for their FDT Technology solutions.
FDT & OPC UA Unite to Bring Enterprise Integration
FDT & OPC UA Unite to Bring Enterprise Integration
Webinars
To help inform the industry about the progress of the FDT/OPC UA project our technical working group committee has released a substantial body of work and is available to you via a 30 minute On-Demand Webinar hosted by FDT project manager, Dr. Thomas Hadlich.
Proactive Maintenance Strategies With Bottom-Line Benefits
Proactive Maintenance Strategies With Bottom-Line Benefits
Webinars
With many updated control and asset management systems, intelligent device diagnostic information is accessible and available for immediate use. For those that don’t, there are many different cost-effective products that make access to intelligent device information possible. This diagnostic information enables you to change your maintenance activities from reactive — work on what’s broken — to more proactive or even predictive activities, such as fixing small problems before they turn into bigger problems.
Imagine the benefits of using real-time device diagnostics to reduce the number of trips to the field, prevent an unscheduled shutdown or reduce the length of a scheduled shutdown. Whether you are part of the reliability, maintenance, process improvement, management or other plant function, putting this valuable information to work can produce big results with relatively small investments and low-risk.
Key Work Process And Organizational Changes For Successful Asset Management
Key Work Process And Organizational Changes For Successful Asset Management
Webinars
Explore the experiences of Dow Chemical Company who have successfully implemented an effective asset management and reliability program. Learn how changes in organizational and work processes for Intelligent Field Devices directly delivered significant cost savings and reliability improvements.
FDT & OPC UA Webinar Recording
FDT & OPC UA Webinar Recording
Videos, Webinars
FDT Group and OPC Foundation hosted a joint webinar on September 14th, focused on educating industrial automation end-users and manufacturers about efforts to empower a single enterprise integration platform for secure and managed exchange of performance driven-analytics. This is a key topic with the growth of the IIoT and Industrie 4.0.
The webinar highlighted the latest collaborative developments and the role the FDT for OPC UA information model companion specification plays in evolving digital architecture transformation for the new era of automation. Supporting brownfield and greenfield applications, the unified solution empowers the next generation industrial workforce with open, flexible deployment options allowing sensor to cloud, enterprise-wide connectivity.
The webinar explored:
Development work resulting in a device-to-cloud computing strategy that supports configuration, communication, run-time and historical data access, as well as alarming and event services for existing and upcoming devices supported through FDT technology.
Introduction of an FDT IIoT Server (FITS™) combining OPC UA integration, web services and rich control network interoperability to optimize connectivity and information exchange, and simplifying the move to IIoT.
Advancement of FDT’s approach to providing access to meaningful, real-time plant information and asset health data with NAMUR NE107 diagnostics with Device Type Managers (DTMs) available throughout the plant topology via a robust network tunneling capability.
Adoption of FDT for device integration and OPC UA for the communication layer, respectively, of the German Reference Architecture Model Industrie 4.0 (RAMI 4.0).
Discovery of application use case scenarios and technology demonstration utilizing FDT for OPC UA and Industrie 4.0 through the RAMI Asset Administration Shell.
Enjoy the webinar recording!

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