Refinery Uses Asset Management Tools to Improve Plant PerformanceMOL Group Case Application

2013 - 3 Issue

Debut of FDT Newsletter Highlights Many Benefits of FDT Technology Chairmanrsquos Corner

As we all return from our summer vacations I am pleased to welcome you to the inaugural edition of our new FDT Group newsletter Device Integration Strategies It is an excit-ing new format and the supporting web-based microsite is packed with further information on simplifying device-level networking with FDT

It took a lot of work by our marketing committee to get us here but I especially would like to thank our North American marketing coordinator Maggie Carl-son for her relentless efforts to pull this all together We will continue to tweak and improve it so your feedback regarding the format and content is invited

Our integrated brewing demonstration has continued its tour through-out Europe There are a few more events yet this year including the SPS Drives show in Nuremberg where it will be featured If you have not had

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In This Issue

gtgt Refinery Uses Asset Management Tools to Improve Plant Performance

P 02

gtgt A Broad Array of FDT Offering Simplify Any Industrial Installation

P 05

gtgt New DTM Common Components Tool Simplifies Upgrading to FDT2

P 08

gtgt PZ Cussons Implements State-of-the-Art Process Capabilities into New UK Production Facility

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The MOL Grouprsquos Danube Refinery in Szaacutezhalombatta Hunga-ry set-out to improve their operation and decided to overhaul its maintenance systems with a new unified asset management sys-tem strategy The on-line systems use FDT Technology embed-ded in their device configuration and maintenance systems PRM from Yokogawa and FDM from Honeywell enabling fast simple and safe device configuration and diagnostics as an important part of their on-line maintenance system strategy

Article continues on page 2

There are many articles and documented examples of how us-ing the intelligence in smart measurement and control devic-es can significantly improve the operationrsquos reliability and op-erational performance As a major component to reliability or asset management systems the smart field device provides exten-sive device and process information that can lower maintenance and operation costs

The MOL Grouprsquos Danube Refinery in Szaacutezhalombatta Hungary set-out to improve their operation and decided to overhaul its maintenance systems with a new unified asset management system strategy The combination of the information in their installed smart devices and

Chairmanrsquos Corner continued Letrsquos Develop DTMs Together

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FieldCare is Endress+Hauserrsquos FDT based Plant Asset Management Tool that provides a range of functionality from device parameterization to engineered Condition Monitoring solutions It can configure all intelligent field devices in your plant and supports you in managing them By using status information it also provides a simple but effective means of checking their health

Endress + Hauser

2013 - 3 Issue P 20

a chance to see this fantastic demonstration of FDTreg Technology work-ing in a mixed process and factory Automation application I encourage you to stop by the booth and spend some time seeing it in action More than 25 member products are integrated and on display The effort for this demonstration was led by the European Marketing Committee headed by Sandra Wesner of Endress+Hauser Due to increasing job responsibilities Sandra is not able to continue as the chairperson of this committee so let me take this opportunity to thank Sandra for her many years of service in key roles within the FDT Group I am pleased to learn that she will continue to be an active committee member

The new FDT2trade standard continues to see accelerated marketplace adoption You have undoubtedly seen the new product announcements by various manufacturers and software providers We took the next steps forward in July with our first training session regarding the certification of FDT2 DTMs Our software tool for checking compliance is nearing completion so this was an excellent opportunity for our independent certification test centers as well as device manufacturers to see how the new tool functions and to run it through its paces with some of the new-est FDT2 enabled products We expect that near the end of this year the first fully certified FDT2 products will be on the marketplace About that same time we will announce two new independent test centers as part of the global certification network for the FDT standard

We recently completed some upgrades to our phone system in Bel-gium to allow easier access to our staff regardless of where they are in the world This also includes a new US telephone number to make it easier for those in the US to reach our Belgium office Check out our web site for more details - wwwfdtgrouporg

The return from our summer holidays signals the start of the fall travel season for the FDT Group We have events in the US Europe India Japan and elsewhere where we have the opportunity to show off the great things that this free and open FDT Technology can do I hope we have the opportunity to meet in person soon at an FDT event near you

Hartmut Wallraf

Refinery Uses Asset Management Tools to Improve Plant Performance continued

their maintenance on-line system has changed the MOL maintenance strategy and the way it uses the diagnostic data available in the field device The on-line systems use FDT Technology embedded in their device configuration and maintenance systems PRM from Yokogawa and FDM from Honeywell enabling fast simple and safe device con-figuration and diagnostics as an important part of their on-line mainte-nance system strategy By using these systems they support the field instrumentation main-tenance activity providing information used to identify the location of an asset problem for device repair and remotely accessing device information and changing the device configuration Using the wealth of the available information their goal was to improve maintenance pro-cesses and human competencies and skills

According to Gabor Bereznai MOL instrumentation and elec-trical department head ldquoI would like to emphasize that the FDT Technology is one portion of the total solution which includes sev-eral systems developments I think many companies including the big ones often underestimate the need to improve both the pro-cess and the human side of the

activity Thatrsquos why many times they are not able to fully utilize the ben-efits of available and installed technologyrdquo Gabor comments on the importance of provided people with the information they can use to maximize their performance

The three MOL Refineries currently have about 30000 smart devices with approximately 90 installed at the Danube location Devices at the Danube Refinery are connected to an on-line system using both HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus field communication technology ndash many of these having DTMs that provide simple and fast information access which is traceable - documenting device status and changes In the 15 key production units there are 3855 instruments connected to the CMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) The maintenance staff including engineers and technicians benefit from having quick access to information that provides early warning of potential problems

Using a combination of the device DTM (similar to a device driver that is included with a new printer) and the PRM or FDM device manage-ment tool (examples of a Frame Application) they are able to diagnose problems with smart devices perform loop checks modify the config-uration and get a visual overview (range alarms etc) of the device This information is available from a safe and secure location which re-duces the number of trips into the production area and provides faster response to potential problems

The Frames Applications and DTMs support the preventive mainte-nance strategy with self-diagnostic and condition monitoring Exam-ples by reading the cell temperature of a pressure transmitter they

Refinery Uses Asset Management Tools to Improve Plant Performance continued

2013 - 3 Issue P 30

Asset Management Software from Rockwell Automation Features Process Device Configuration (PDC)

FactoryTalk AssetCentre includes PDC using FDT Technology to help process end users manage instrumentation Via remote connection engineers can conduct diagnostics analyze configurations and swap or reconfigure devices PDC functionality provides a common platform in a multivendor device environment for improved maintenance and efficiency

Rockwell Automation

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2013 - 3 Issue P 40

How To Integrate Softingrsquos Industrial Interface Boards with FDT Frame Applications

Softingrsquos industry-hardened FOUNDATION fieldbus and PROFIBUS interface boards are used in a wide variety of applications Each interface board includes a free-of-charge communications DTM (COMM DTM) Please click here and here to download a description on how-to integrate Softingrsquos interface boards with a FDT Frame Application

Softing

Refinery Uses Asset Management Tools to Improve Plant Performance continued

check the impulse-line heaters This is critical in order to avoid slow-downs or a shut-down of production Also reading the set-point and the current travel of control valves by accessing information in the valve positioners they are able to know

the status of the valversquos condition Reading other parameters such as drive-signal (or drive current) supply pressure and cycle-count they are able to have information that helps troubleshoot and prevent problems This information is unique and essential to make on-time decisions in order to avoid slow-downs or shut-downs As shown on the left about 32000 installed devices are intelligent providing the capability of access to their device information which includes process measurements device status device diagnostics trouble-shooting guides and much more

ldquoWe gather information before a turn-around using device diagnostics which in the case of control valves saves us $20000 - $70000 per turnaround ndash mak-ing us more predictive and proactive and less reactiverdquo says Bereznai ldquoThe DTM provides fast detailed device checks with a visualized faceplate and a simple to un-

derstand device overviewrdquo As shown in the chart on the right there is a significant reduction in the number of control valves that have to be removed repaired and replaced during a unit turnaround Before each scheduled turnaround each valversquos diagnostics are checked to determine which control valves actually need to be repaired during the turnaround saving both time and money

In todayrsquos economic situation of reduced maintenance budgets and manpower it is reasonable to look for non-traditional ways to remain competitive A change in maintenance strategy from reactive to predictive is not easy A change to improved or proactive asset manage-ment is not easy Using the intelligence in the installed measurement assets could provide big returns on the investment The old proverb it takes a village to raise a child also applies to automation ndash it takes the entire plant operation to improve plant reliability and performance Integrating intelligent device infor-mation providing the tools to access the information and training the human resources ndash maintenance technicians engineers unit operators and management - to more fully understand and use this valuable infor-mation is part of their future plans The image above demonstrates the significant benefit in the reduction of control valve maintenance costs without and with the use of intelligent device diagnostics

FDT Technology provides the core element of effective asset man-agement system By being supplier protocol and system indepen-dent it provides a window into the intelligent measurement devices that have a direct influence on the profitability and availability of the operation As in the case of MOL plant performance can be signifi-cantly improved if users are willing to access and use the intelligent device information for more than just configuration

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Gain an understanding of just how easy it is to get started using FDT Technology from the comfort of your own office

1 Download our white paper on How to Specify FDT Tech-nology ndash Putting your Assets to Work2 All you need is a Frame Application and a DTM below yoursquoll find some FDT enabled introductory software available

2013 - 3 Issue P 50

A Broad Array of FDT Offerings Simplify Any Industrial InstallationAuthor Dan DeYoung FDT Technology Marketing FDT Group

FDTreg lets any host talk to any field de-vice simplifying a wide range of installa-tions The standard has been upgraded to provide even more benefits

The increasing complexity of automated industrial operations makes it critical to have technologies that make it simpler to link together equipment from many sup-pliers FDT which has helped scores of equipment suppliers and integrators make

these connections for years has been upgraded to provide more benefits

FDT which originally stood for Field Device Technology provides a stan-dardized communication interface between field devices and control or monitoring systems Over the lifecycle of a facility it simplifies the task of configuring operating maintaining and diagnosing intelligent field instru-mentation assets for both factory and process automation applications

The technology recognized by standards organizations such as IEC 62453 and ISA103 supports 17 tethered and wireless industrial commu-nication networks Thatrsquos prompted more than 90 equipment suppliers to implement Frame Application and device drivers known as DTMs that support more than 5500 devices utilized in installations globally

The key features of FDT include its independence from any communi-cation protocol and the software environment of the host system FDT Technology allows any FDT enabled device to be accessed from any compliant host using any field communication protocol

Two main components the Frame Application and the device type man-agers (DTMs) are at the core of FDT The Frame is either an embed-ded component of the control system suite or a standalone application Most modern control systems support FDT Technology

The DTM is a device-specific application that launches within the Frame itself Simply put DTMs give device manufacturers complete control of the attributes displayed for their device in any host Frame Applications thus providing the user with access to the full power and capabilities offered in their device

Widespread UsageKuka Robotics and PZ Cussons are typical of the many companies that use FDT Kuka makes industrial robots that are typically integrated into larger industrial environments where multiple fieldbuses are used Several different busses connect the robotrsquos drives peripheral devices customer-specific devices and a handheld teaching pendant

The Kuka FDT application saves all fieldbus-specific information gen-

Access the DTM-tool that enables a device user to commission

operate configure and diagnose all HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus devices in your plant in a uniform way with full functionality

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Complimentary DTM Downloads available for HART FOUNDATION fieldbus and PROFIBUS devices to ease your device integration needs

Technology Tipcontinued

2013 - 3 Issue P 60

A Broad Array of FDT Offerings Simplify Any Industrial Installation continuederated during commissioning in a shared project All FDT DTMs work with one another even though theyrsquore written by many different manufacturers Complex bus scenarios across multiple gateways can be config-ured without difficulty thanks to the nested communications capability built into the FDT standard

PZ Cussons a large international manufacturer of soaps shampoos and other personal hygiene products typifies the end user benefits gained with FDT The British company made FDT Technology a centerpiece of an extensive overhaul and modernization of its UK production facilities That included updating most of its process equipment which was not up to the demands of a modern manufacturing environment

The companyrsquos new processing and production operation was built around equipment instruments and fieldbus networks from multiple suppliers Integrators used FDT enabled applications in order to get the flex-ibility and reliability of the control system PZ Cussons managers note that they now have process visibility and control thatrsquos far beyond the capabilities of the older plant

The industrial specialists at the ARC Advisory Group have repeatedly noted that astute users who adopted FDT Technology will continue to enjoy the benefits of open access to field device information in the future

A recent report on FDT by ARC Advisory Group noted that ldquoFDT had been associated largely with process automation and process field devices but this is no longer the case Suppliers in the factory automation space are now adopting FDT because they find it affords them the technical flexibility needed to deal with the wide range of product configurations their customers demandrdquo As noted above Kuka Robotics is an example of such a factory automation supplier

ARC Analyst Harry Forbes notes that ldquoFDT Group continues to ensure that FDT Technology remains backward compatible providing users who adopted FDT the benefits of open access to field device information in the futurerdquo

More BenefitsLast year the FDT Group that manages the specification completed development of FDT2trade which brings significant upgrades The new version incorporates a host of new features including security enhancements and improved performance

One central aspect of FDT2 is its use of Microsoft NET technology which enables fast and easy access to data while providing a stable platform for future enhancements The adherence of FDT2 to backwards com-patibility means users can keep all their existing software when they migrate to the latest version making it easy for them to make enhancements at their own pace

Letrsquos take a closer look at these improvements Security has become an important issue in industrial environ-ments FDT2 uses two techniques to ensure that applications are stable and secure

First all compliant applications are digitally signed making them indisputable and tamper proof Additionally there is more granular DTM security with enhanced user rights and privileges added to the security settings Users can define who can have access to certain items putting the level of security into the hands of the user

The FDT Group has also incorporated a new security feature that is implemented during the certification process for compliant DTMs Certified DTMs will contain an embedded digitally signed certificate from the FDT Group They cannot be forged because theyrsquore encrypted and signed by the FDT Group The Frame

2013 - 3 Issue P 70

A Broad Array of FDT Offerings Simplify Any Industrial Installation continuedApplication can ensure the integrity of the DTM giving users a high level of confidence that their installations are secure

Performance is enhanced by using more granular data for faster data storage Additionally the business logic (or device model) and the graphical user interfaces have been separated so the business logic can run without starting the DTM This allows the server to be used for other tasks such as asset management appli-cations without showing any graphics from the DTM

More performance improvements are gained by dividing device parameters into data blocks that can be dynamically loaded during use One instance does not have to immediately upload the entire data record of a DTM The DTM is initially started by accessing only the data and parameters of the DTM User Interface Additional user interfaces are loaded only after the user calls for additional data records

The DTM architecture has also been split into two sections to make DTMs easier to work with The graphical user interface is one section the other is the device model or business logic

Separating the graphical user interface from the business logic creates a lightweight client which can be dis-tributed throughout the facility This distributed architecture lets users load a DTM on only one server which can then provide access to all clients on the network The DTM can then be automatically updated when a new version is released via the web with security provided by an authenticated signature

FDT also makes use of a powerful data management tool Utilizing Microsoft NET technology enables fast and easy access to data while providing a stable platform for future enhancements Microsoft NET 40 is inde-pendent of hardware architectures and operating systems which means future changes made by companies including Microsoft wonrsquot impact existing installations

A key element is the NET common language runtime (CLR) Itis a virtual machine component that manages the execution of NET programs and handles services including memory management type safety and ex-ception handling While it brings many benefits NET is backwards compatible with older technology such as COM ActiveX that are widely deployed in industrial environments

Going forward FDT Group and ODVA have begun developing an annex to FDT2 for ODVArsquos family of CIP Net-works This annex will ensure that support for an FDT-compatible Device Type Manager is available for users of EtherNetIP DeviceNet CompoNet and ControlNet

FDT2 Products Shipping TodayThe vendor community has already responded to the demand for FDT2 products as new FDT2 enabled prod-ucts both Frames and DTMs are shipping from major vendors With its enhancements FDT2 is the perfect technology platform for applications in factory process and hybrid automation The scalability of the technology also provides security for the future such as the integration of future FDI device packages for process control networks End users can therefore immediately capitalize on the many enhancements FDT2 to help improve plant up time and reduce maintenance costs while using technology today that is ready for the future For more information please visit wwwfdtgrouporg or email Dan at infofdtgouporg

2013 - 3 Issue P 70

A Broad Array of FDT Offerings Simplify Any Industrial Installation continuedApplication can ensure the integrity of the DTM giving users a high level of confidence that their installations are secure

Performance is enhanced by using more granular data for faster data storage Additionally the business logic (or device model) and the graphical user interfaces have been separated so the business logic can run without starting the DTM This allows the server to be used for other tasks such as asset management appli-cations without showing any graphics from the DTM

More performance improvements are gained by dividing device parameters into data blocks that can be dynamically loaded during use One instance does not have to immediately upload the entire data record of a DTM The DTM is initially started by accessing only the data and parameters of the DTM User Interface Additional user interfaces are loaded only after the user calls for additional data records

The DTM architecture has also been split into two sections to make DTMs easier to work with The graphical user interface is one section the other is the device model or business logic

Separating the graphical user interface from the business logic creates a lightweight client which can be dis-tributed throughout the facility This distributed architecture lets users load a DTM on only one server which can then provide access to all clients on the network The DTM can then be automatically updated when a new version is released via the web with security provided by an authenticated signature

FDT also makes use of a powerful data management tool Utilizing Microsoft NET technology enables fast and easy access to data while providing a stable platform for future enhancements Microsoft NET 40 is inde-pendent of hardware architectures and operating systems which means future changes made by companies including Microsoft wonrsquot impact existing installations

A key element is the NET common language runtime (CLR) Itis a virtual machine component that manages the execution of NET programs and handles services including memory management type safety and ex-ception handling While it brings many benefits NET is backwards compatible with older technology such as COM ActiveX that are widely deployed in industrial environments

Going forward FDT Group and ODVA have begun developing an annex to FDT2 for ODVArsquos family of CIP Net-works This annex will ensure that support for an FDT-compatible Device Type Manager is available for users of EtherNetIP DeviceNet CompoNet and ControlNet

FDT2 Products Shipping TodayThe vendor community has already responded to the demand for FDT2 products as new FDT2 enabled prod-ucts both Frames and DTMs are shipping from major vendors With its enhancements FDT2 is the perfect technology platform for applications in factory process and hybrid automation The scalability of the technology also provides security for the future such as the integration of future FDI device packages for process control networks End users can therefore immediately capitalize on the many enhancements FDT2 to help improve plant up time and reduce maintenance costs while using technology today that is ready for the future For more information please visit wwwfdtgrouporg or email Dan at infofdtgouporg

2013 - 3 Issue P 80

New DTM Common Components Tool Simplifies Upgrading to FDT2CodeWrights developed the DTM Common Component of FDT2 which shortens development time for vendors

CodeWrights developed the DTM Common Component of FDT2 which shortens development time for vendors

There are many major improvements in Field Device Technology ver-sion 2 (FDT2) that make it simpler for users to integrate field devic-es and controllers To help users gain these benefits quickly the FDT Group has rolled out a reference platform that helps users focus on their tasks without learning the intricacies of the standard

FDT2 completed last year is now more suitable for distributed systems with improved transaction controls It also uses the scope of functions of Microsoft NET Windows Presentation FOUNDATION (WPF) and Win-Forms to make it easier to access data

Early in the standardrsquos upgrade cycle the FDT Group decided to focus on making it easy for companies to begin using Frame Applications and device type managers (DTMs) that are the central elements of FDT2 A key aspect of that development effort went to CodeWrights GmbH which developed the FDT2 DTM Com-mon Components as a ready-for-use software package

These DTM Common Components optimize the performance and operation of the DTM and FDT Frame Ap-plications while also improving interoperability Backwards compatibility is a central element of these common components as it is for the full standard Thatrsquos important because more than 90 equipment suppliers are already shipping FDT enabled products that are used around the globe

FDT2 provides many reasons for users to migrate to the version One is improved suitability for distributed systems The communication between the sub-components of a DTM (the Business Logic and User Interface) is now marshaled by the Frame Application instead of using ldquoprivaterdquo interfaces This allows a far better trans-action control of the complete system

Another is that FDT2 uses Microsoft NET technology which enables fast and easy access to data while pro-viding a stable platform for future enhancements That provides better performance than FDT version 12 which is based on the Microsoft COM and ActiveXreg technologies Though FDT2 made the transition to NET it maintains backwards compatibility with Microsoft technologies used in the past

The FDT Group recognized the importance of the Common Components in the early days of FDT2rsquos devel-opment cycle The 20 project partners who directed the development wanted to ensure that users would be able to start taking advantage of the enhancements as soon as possible A qualified service provider was sought which would be able to conduct such pioneering work The selection of CodeWrights turned out to be a good choice ldquoThe software project that was awarded to CodeWrights was the most important software project of the year for our members Our internal peer review of the results from CodeWrights rated their performance and deliverables as excellent We simply could not be more satisfied with the high quality of communications and work that was providedrdquo observed Mr Glenn Schulz the Managing Director of the FDT Group after the results were delivered in time

2013 - 3 Issue P 90

New DTM Common Components Tool Simplifies Upgrading to FDT2 continuedThis was the first time that tools of this sort have been considered by the FDT Group which is driven in large part by volunteer efforts of employees from member companies Since this was a first time effort there acceptance criteria had not been decided in the beginning of the development

That uncertainty was compounded by the timing of the development program The Common Components were being created as the standard was being refined so the CodeWrights team was writing software based on an evolving target Under such conditions it was more than adequate to use an agile software develop-ment method

Those challenges were overcome and vendors now have two approaches for creating DTMs for FDT2

The first is to license the DTM Common Components from the FDT Group and do the programming around the components

The second option is to contact a DTM software developer using licensed common components

Whichever options users pick they will gain significant benefits Quality will be ensured because the Common Components have been extensively tested This assurance helps provide a fast development of DTM prod-ucts with reduced time and expense for development and testing Once those chores are completed using the Common Components certification of DTMs should be a straightforward process

For additional information on FDT2 DTM development with CodeWrights please check out our website at wwwcodewrightsbiz

2013 - 3 Issue P 90

New DTM Common Components Tool Simplifies Upgrading to FDT2 continuedThis was the first time that tools of this sort have been considered by the FDT Group which is driven in large part by volunteer efforts of employees from member companies Since this was a first time effort there acceptance criteria had not been decided in the beginning of the development

That uncertainty was compounded by the timing of the development program The Common Components were being created as the standard was being refined so the CodeWrights team was writing software based on an evolving target Under such conditions it was more than adequate to use an agile software develop-ment method

Those challenges were overcome and vendors now have two approaches for creating DTMs for FDT2

The first is to license the DTM Common Components from the FDT Group and do the programming around the components

The second option is to contact a DTM software developer using licensed common components

Whichever options users pick they will gain significant benefits Quality will be ensured because the Common Components have been extensively tested This assurance helps provide a fast development of DTM prod-ucts with reduced time and expense for development and testing Once those chores are completed using the Common Components certification of DTMs should be a straightforward process

For additional information on FDT2 DTM development with CodeWrights please check out our website at wwwcodewrightsbiz

2013 - 3 Issue P 10

PZ Cussons Implements State-of-the-Art Process Capabilities into New UK Production FacilityHygiene manufacturer PZ Cussons used FDT to help bring its production lines up to date

Leading personal wash company PZ Cussons has invested in a new high-speed liquids manufacturing facility significantly increasing capacity as well as benefitting from a more efficient process Its old site which had grown organically over a long period of time was unable to deliver the production volumes to satisfy the economies of scale necessary to meet the demands of the business It also experienced too much operator intervention at virtually all stages of manufacturing which often introduced unwanted levels of product variability

The company knew that significant cost savings could be made by its production operations and rec-

ognized that only a modern process plant that provides flexibility visibility scalability and access to intelligent measurement device information would help reach these objectives

ChallengeAs part of a complete overhaul and modernization of its UK supply chain PZ Cussons decided to take advan-tage of the control and visibility capabilities offered by a modern process-capable automation infrastructure While establishing the justification for a new UK manufacturing facility the company realized that much of its existing process equipment at its old site was not up to the demands of a modern manufacturing environment

This is one of the reasons why it chose to employ the very latest the industry had to offer from Rockwell Automation and its Alliance Partner Endress+Hauser Not only was the solution all based on the ISA S-88 standard utilizing networked instrumentation and routing valves but the Rockwell Automation Integrated Ar-chitecturetrade meant a common software environment and scalability made installation and cross-line migration incredibly straightforward

FDT Technology (IEC 62453 and ISA103) was used to provide a common look and feel for intelligent device configuration and device maintenance and troubleshooting This allowed the networked instrumentation and valves to be set-up and adjusted in a standardized application ndash saving time reducing errors and supporting the validation requirements FDT also enabled the seamless integration and visibility into each device from a central location reducing unnecessary trips into the plant

Starting from a lsquoclean slatersquo PZ Cussons recognized many areas where savings could be made and unnec-essary costs removed They also wanted to adopt leaner manufacturing procedures making further savings in stock holding and deliveries

The primary challenge was to obtain visibility of all steps of the process and to keep all parameters within operational tolerances This required extremely accurate batching mixing and metering systems which could not only communicate with each other but also with the master control system within the offices and external suppliers via a secure extranet

2013 - 3 Issue P 11

PZ Cussons Implements State-of-the-Art Process Capabilities into New UK Production FacilityContinued

SolutionAn entirely new processing and production operation was developed controlled by equipment engineered supplied and improved by services from Rockwell Automation along with instruments and fieldbus networks engineered designed and commissioned by Endress+Hauser Also included was the FDT-enabled applica-tion FieldCare which contributed to the flexibility and reliability of the control system by enabling easy access to device diagnostic data

FDT Technology and device DTMs contributed to solving their automation puzzle by maximizing production to meet the changing demands of the business by bringing together their available fieldbus and control tech-nology instrumentation assets and the expertise of the staff

The implementation and use of FDT Technology on the project increased flexibility and improved process and diagnostic data that the field bus devices provide Since FDT is supplier and protocol independent the facility now has the scalability needed to meet current and future demands

This has given PZ Cussons a level of process visibility and control far beyond what it had in its older plant The new approach is helping them to attain many of the savings it envisioned while also removing many of the process variables which introduced unwanted costs By measuring and automating virtually every step of the recipe creation mixing processing and packaging lines the total solution supplied by Rockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser has had a significant impact Not only has the control system provided the required production volumes but with the seamless integration of the field devices providing validated accuracy the quality targets have also been met The savings have been such that the company is vindicated in its decision not to move manufacturing to alternative locations outside of the UK

ResultsThe new PlantPAxtrade process automation system uses a combination of technologies to achieve the produc-tion and quality targets Overall line control is undertaken by a number of cabinet encased line-side PlantPAx controllers As well as providing the core control for motor control centers the controllers also link to PlantPAx batch software and supply data for historian software The PlantPAx asset management software provides plant-wide information to access the controls for your entire plant This tool uses an FDT Frame Application to provide visibility into a wide variety of field devices for better operational and maintenance decision making The whole installation is also covered by a Strategic Maintenance Contract and a Team Support Contract support should any primary system experience issues

In operation the factory receives bulk raw materials combines them with smaller precisely dosed quantities of perfumes and additives using a set list of recipes and then mixes and packages them in accordance with production volume needs Although simple in theory the entire process requires extremely high levels of measurement and control so that batches fall within the companyrsquos stringent quality standards According to Andy Ellams process development manager at PZ Cussons ldquoWe had a very clear view of what we wanted ndash a distributed control system which runs off a set of servers integrated into our general IT infrastructure These servers are connected to the PLCs on a fiber optic network which is shared with our office systems trafficrdquo

The field instrumentation can be maintained and configured from a central location using the FDT enabled capabilities of Endress+Hauserrsquos FieldCare Frame Application The fieldbus networks also facilitate central monitoring and analysis of communication traffic This completes the seamless integration from the control

2013 - 3 Issue P 12

PZ Cussons Implements State-of-the-Art Process Capabilities into New UK Production FacilityContinued

system to the field device providing validation of measured variables and consistent device maintenance

PZ Cussons has effectively been able to deskill some processes that took operators many years to learn Even then each operator had their own way of doing things on each of the machines which lead to some of the process variability Labor in one area has been reduced from 16 people on a four-shift pattern to just one person who only needs to visit the section once a day The remote access of measurement device status and parameter configuration provided by FDT-enabled solutions also contributed to these savings Some of these roles have been redeployed elsewhere in the factory With the old approach all of the recipes were hard coded into the PLCs so there was no easy way to test new recipes and mixes without a significant re-coding exercise Rockwell Automationrsquos technology has allowed the company to pilot test new recipes on a small scale prior to mass production FDT Technology provided an easy and secure configuration environment to make device changes ndash independent on the number or complexity of the devices Previously there was a need for specialist operators but due to the scalability and portability of the software any operator can now run any line Operators are now much more multi-skilled ndash adding value to the areas where their intervention really counts Ellams concludes ldquoFirst-time passes are now becoming the norm The quality standards we are seeing are very high with little or no tweaking required We often go weeks without any production issuesrdquo Overall the plant is experiencing reduced downtime greater accuracy and shorter batch times which in turn is also saving energy and shortening time to market

SolutionsA PlantPAx Process Control Solution from Rockwell Automation was installed which includedbull PlantPAx controllers connected to servers over existing shared fiber optic networkbull Batch and Historian softwarebull Intelligent Overloads and control gearbull Endress+Hauser instrumentation connected on fieldbus to controllersbull Endress+Hauser FieldCare device management application Including FDTDTM Technologybull Strategic Maintenance Contract Team Support Contract and asset management software

Resultsbull Complete process solution based upon S88 standardbull Reduced time to marketbull Increased productivity

BackgroundTo read the full story please click here

Integrate FDT Frame Applications with FOUNDATIONtrade fieldbus NetworksSoftingrsquos Linking Device and Modbus Gateway FG-110-FF is designed for plant operators and system integrators It supports connectivity to up-to four FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 segments with as many as 64 field devices

The Modbus Gateway capability allows plant operators to integrate existing legacy control systems with modern FOUNDATION fieldbus devices

The Linking Device supports the unique control-in-the-field aspect of FOUN-DATION fieldbus and includes a communications DTM to effortlessly con-figure field devices using standard FDT Frame Applications (eg SMART VISION FieldMate Field Device Manager or PACTware)

Furthermore the FG-110-FF is a key component for implementing additional automation functions for FOUNDATION fieldbus based networks throughout a plant For instance the Linking Device can act as the access point for asset management systems For example the FG-110-FF has been successfully tested with Emersonrsquos AMS running simultaneously to a third party host

For additional information about the Softing Linking Device and Modbus Gateway please click here

New FieldMatetrade R206 Device Management Tool Builds on FDT2 PlatformYokogawarsquos multi-lingual stand-alone device management tool FieldMatetrade supports EDDL and FDT device integration concepts and can be used to configure maintain and manage all field devices in your plant

For the Process Automation protocols HART FOUNDATIONtrade fieldbus PROFIBUS and ISA10011a wireless as well as for Yokogawarsquos propri-etary protocol BRAIN FieldMatetrade 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 DTMrsquos

Embedded in FieldMatetrade is Yokogawarsquos latest FDT2 based Frame Application DTM Works compliant with both FDT2 and FDT 12x DTMrsquos FieldMatetrade R206 comes with the latest DTMrsquos for Yokogawarsquos field devices including FDT2 DTMrsquos for the latest version of its EJX and EJA-E Pressure Transmitters

The FieldMatetrade ldquoOne tool for allrdquo 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 FieldMatetrade synchronizes seamlessly with Yokogawarsquos PRM Plant Asset Man-agement tool providing a clear path to Asset Excellence

For more details go to httpwwwyokogawacomfldfieldmatefld-fieldmate-01enhtm

Product News

2013 - 3 Issue P 13

2013 - 3 Issue P 11

PZ Cussons Implements State-of-the-Art Process Capabilities into New UK Production FacilityContinued

SolutionAn entirely new processing and production operation was developed controlled by equipment engineered supplied and improved by services from Rockwell Automation along with instruments and fieldbus networks engineered designed and commissioned by Endress+Hauser Also included was the FDT-enabled applica-tion FieldCare which contributed to the flexibility and reliability of the control system by enabling easy access to device diagnostic data

FDT Technology and device DTMs contributed to solving their automation puzzle by maximizing production to meet the changing demands of the business by bringing together their available fieldbus and control tech-nology instrumentation assets and the expertise of the staff

The implementation and use of FDT Technology on the project increased flexibility and improved process and diagnostic data that the field bus devices provide Since FDT is supplier and protocol independent the facility now has the scalability needed to meet current and future demands

This has given PZ Cussons a level of process visibility and control far beyond what it had in its older plant The new approach is helping them to attain many of the savings it envisioned while also removing many of the process variables which introduced unwanted costs By measuring and automating virtually every step of the recipe creation mixing processing and packaging lines the total solution supplied by Rockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser has had a significant impact Not only has the control system provided the required production volumes but with the seamless integration of the field devices providing validated accuracy the quality targets have also been met The savings have been such that the company is vindicated in its decision not to move manufacturing to alternative locations outside of the UK

ResultsThe new PlantPAxtrade process automation system uses a combination of technologies to achieve the produc-tion and quality targets Overall line control is undertaken by a number of cabinet encased line-side PlantPAx controllers As well as providing the core control for motor control centers the controllers also link to PlantPAx batch software and supply data for historian software The PlantPAx asset management software provides plant-wide information to access the controls for your entire plant This tool uses an FDT Frame Application to provide visibility into a wide variety of field devices for better operational and maintenance decision making The whole installation is also covered by a Strategic Maintenance Contract and a Team Support Contract support should any primary system experience issues

In operation the factory receives bulk raw materials combines them with smaller precisely dosed quantities of perfumes and additives using a set list of recipes and then mixes and packages them in accordance with production volume needs Although simple in theory the entire process requires extremely high levels of measurement and control so that batches fall within the companyrsquos stringent quality standards According to Andy Ellams process development manager at PZ Cussons ldquoWe had a very clear view of what we wanted ndash a distributed control system which runs off a set of servers integrated into our general IT infrastructure These servers are connected to the PLCs on a fiber optic network which is shared with our office systems trafficrdquo

The field instrumentation can be maintained and configured from a central location using the FDT enabled capabilities of Endress+Hauserrsquos FieldCare Frame Application The fieldbus networks also facilitate central monitoring and analysis of communication traffic This completes the seamless integration from the control

2013 - 3 Issue P 12

PZ Cussons Implements State-of-the-Art Process Capabilities into New UK Production FacilityContinued

system to the field device providing validation of measured variables and consistent device maintenance

PZ Cussons has effectively been able to deskill some processes that took operators many years to learn Even then each operator had their own way of doing things on each of the machines which lead to some of the process variability Labor in one area has been reduced from 16 people on a four-shift pattern to just one person who only needs to visit the section once a day The remote access of measurement device status and parameter configuration provided by FDT-enabled solutions also contributed to these savings Some of these roles have been redeployed elsewhere in the factory With the old approach all of the recipes were hard coded into the PLCs so there was no easy way to test new recipes and mixes without a significant re-coding exercise Rockwell Automationrsquos technology has allowed the company to pilot test new recipes on a small scale prior to mass production FDT Technology provided an easy and secure configuration environment to make device changes ndash independent on the number or complexity of the devices Previously there was a need for specialist operators but due to the scalability and portability of the software any operator can now run any line Operators are now much more multi-skilled ndash adding value to the areas where their intervention really counts Ellams concludes ldquoFirst-time passes are now becoming the norm The quality standards we are seeing are very high with little or no tweaking required We often go weeks without any production issuesrdquo Overall the plant is experiencing reduced downtime greater accuracy and shorter batch times which in turn is also saving energy and shortening time to market

SolutionsA PlantPAx Process Control Solution from Rockwell Automation was installed which includedbull PlantPAx controllers connected to servers over existing shared fiber optic networkbull Batch and Historian softwarebull Intelligent Overloads and control gearbull Endress+Hauser instrumentation connected on fieldbus to controllersbull Endress+Hauser FieldCare device management application Including FDTDTM Technologybull Strategic Maintenance Contract Team Support Contract and asset management software

Resultsbull Complete process solution based upon S88 standardbull Reduced time to marketbull Increased productivity

BackgroundTo read the full story please click here

Integrate FDT Frame Applications with FOUNDATIONtrade fieldbus NetworksSoftingrsquos Linking Device and Modbus Gateway FG-110-FF is designed for plant operators and system integrators It supports connectivity to up-to four FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 segments with as many as 64 field devices

The Modbus Gateway capability allows plant operators to integrate existing legacy control systems with modern FOUNDATION fieldbus devices

The Linking Device supports the unique control-in-the-field aspect of FOUN-DATION fieldbus and includes a communications DTM to effortlessly con-figure field devices using standard FDT Frame Applications (eg SMART VISION FieldMate Field Device Manager or PACTware)

Furthermore the FG-110-FF is a key component for implementing additional automation functions for FOUNDATION fieldbus based networks throughout a plant For instance the Linking Device can act as the access point for asset management systems For example the FG-110-FF has been successfully tested with Emersonrsquos AMS running simultaneously to a third party host

For additional information about the Softing Linking Device and Modbus Gateway please click here

New FieldMatetrade R206 Device Management Tool Builds on FDT2 PlatformYokogawarsquos multi-lingual stand-alone device management tool FieldMatetrade supports EDDL and FDT device integration concepts and can be used to configure maintain and manage all field devices in your plant

For the Process Automation protocols HART FOUNDATIONtrade fieldbus PROFIBUS and ISA10011a wireless as well as for Yokogawarsquos propri-etary protocol BRAIN FieldMatetrade 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 DTMrsquos

Embedded in FieldMatetrade is Yokogawarsquos latest FDT2 based Frame Application DTM Works compliant with both FDT2 and FDT 12x DTMrsquos FieldMatetrade R206 comes with the latest DTMrsquos for Yokogawarsquos field devices including FDT2 DTMrsquos for the latest version of its EJX and EJA-E Pressure Transmitters

The FieldMatetrade ldquoOne tool for allrdquo 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 FieldMatetrade synchronizes seamlessly with Yokogawarsquos PRM Plant Asset Man-agement tool providing a clear path to Asset Excellence

For more details go to httpwwwyokogawacomfldfieldmatefld-fieldmate-01enhtm

Product News

2013 - 3 Issue P 13

2013 - 3 Issue P 12

PZ Cussons Implements State-of-the-Art Process Capabilities into New UK Production FacilityContinued

system to the field device providing validation of measured variables and consistent device maintenance

PZ Cussons has effectively been able to deskill some processes that took operators many years to learn Even then each operator had their own way of doing things on each of the machines which lead to some of the process variability Labor in one area has been reduced from 16 people on a four-shift pattern to just one person who only needs to visit the section once a day The remote access of measurement device status and parameter configuration provided by FDT-enabled solutions also contributed to these savings Some of these roles have been redeployed elsewhere in the factory With the old approach all of the recipes were hard coded into the PLCs so there was no easy way to test new recipes and mixes without a significant re-coding exercise Rockwell Automationrsquos technology has allowed the company to pilot test new recipes on a small scale prior to mass production FDT Technology provided an easy and secure configuration environment to make device changes ndash independent on the number or complexity of the devices Previously there was a need for specialist operators but due to the scalability and portability of the software any operator can now run any line Operators are now much more multi-skilled ndash adding value to the areas where their intervention really counts Ellams concludes ldquoFirst-time passes are now becoming the norm The quality standards we are seeing are very high with little or no tweaking required We often go weeks without any production issuesrdquo Overall the plant is experiencing reduced downtime greater accuracy and shorter batch times which in turn is also saving energy and shortening time to market

SolutionsA PlantPAx Process Control Solution from Rockwell Automation was installed which includedbull PlantPAx controllers connected to servers over existing shared fiber optic networkbull Batch and Historian softwarebull Intelligent Overloads and control gearbull Endress+Hauser instrumentation connected on fieldbus to controllersbull Endress+Hauser FieldCare device management application Including FDTDTM Technologybull Strategic Maintenance Contract Team Support Contract and asset management software

Resultsbull Complete process solution based upon S88 standardbull Reduced time to marketbull Increased productivity

BackgroundTo read the full story please click here

Integrate FDT Frame Applications with FOUNDATIONtrade fieldbus NetworksSoftingrsquos Linking Device and Modbus Gateway FG-110-FF is designed for plant operators and system integrators It supports connectivity to up-to four FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 segments with as many as 64 field devices

The Modbus Gateway capability allows plant operators to integrate existing legacy control systems with modern FOUNDATION fieldbus devices

The Linking Device supports the unique control-in-the-field aspect of FOUN-DATION fieldbus and includes a communications DTM to effortlessly con-figure field devices using standard FDT Frame Applications (eg SMART VISION FieldMate Field Device Manager or PACTware)

Furthermore the FG-110-FF is a key component for implementing additional automation functions for FOUNDATION fieldbus based networks throughout a plant For instance the Linking Device can act as the access point for asset management systems For example the FG-110-FF has been successfully tested with Emersonrsquos AMS running simultaneously to a third party host

For additional information about the Softing Linking Device and Modbus Gateway please click here

New FieldMatetrade R206 Device Management Tool Builds on FDT2 PlatformYokogawarsquos multi-lingual stand-alone device management tool FieldMatetrade supports EDDL and FDT device integration concepts and can be used to configure maintain and manage all field devices in your plant

For the Process Automation protocols HART FOUNDATIONtrade fieldbus PROFIBUS and ISA10011a wireless as well as for Yokogawarsquos propri-etary protocol BRAIN FieldMatetrade 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 DTMrsquos

Embedded in FieldMatetrade is Yokogawarsquos latest FDT2 based Frame Application DTM Works compliant with both FDT2 and FDT 12x DTMrsquos FieldMatetrade R206 comes with the latest DTMrsquos for Yokogawarsquos field devices including FDT2 DTMrsquos for the latest version of its EJX and EJA-E Pressure Transmitters

The FieldMatetrade ldquoOne tool for allrdquo 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 FieldMatetrade synchronizes seamlessly with Yokogawarsquos PRM Plant Asset Man-agement tool providing a clear path to Asset Excellence

For more details go to httpwwwyokogawacomfldfieldmatefld-fieldmate-01enhtm

Product News

2013 - 3 Issue P 13

Integrate FDT Frame Applications with FOUNDATIONtrade fieldbus NetworksSoftingrsquos Linking Device and Modbus Gateway FG-110-FF is designed for plant operators and system integrators It supports connectivity to up-to four FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 segments with as many as 64 field devices

The Modbus Gateway capability allows plant operators to integrate existing legacy control systems with modern FOUNDATION fieldbus devices

The Linking Device supports the unique control-in-the-field aspect of FOUN-DATION fieldbus and includes a communications DTM to effortlessly con-figure field devices using standard FDT Frame Applications (eg SMART VISION FieldMate Field Device Manager or PACTware)

Furthermore the FG-110-FF is a key component for implementing additional automation functions for FOUNDATION fieldbus based networks throughout a plant For instance the Linking Device can act as the access point for asset management systems For example the FG-110-FF has been successfully tested with Emersonrsquos AMS running simultaneously to a third party host

For additional information about the Softing Linking Device and Modbus Gateway please click here

New FieldMatetrade R206 Device Management Tool Builds on FDT2 PlatformYokogawarsquos multi-lingual stand-alone device management tool FieldMatetrade supports EDDL and FDT device integration concepts and can be used to configure maintain and manage all field devices in your plant

For the Process Automation protocols HART FOUNDATIONtrade fieldbus PROFIBUS and ISA10011a wireless as well as for Yokogawarsquos propri-etary protocol BRAIN FieldMatetrade 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 DTMrsquos

Embedded in FieldMatetrade is Yokogawarsquos latest FDT2 based Frame Application DTM Works compliant with both FDT2 and FDT 12x DTMrsquos FieldMatetrade R206 comes with the latest DTMrsquos for Yokogawarsquos field devices including FDT2 DTMrsquos for the latest version of its EJX and EJA-E Pressure Transmitters

The FieldMatetrade ldquoOne tool for allrdquo 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 FieldMatetrade synchronizes seamlessly with Yokogawarsquos PRM Plant Asset Man-agement tool providing a clear path to Asset Excellence

For more details go to httpwwwyokogawacomfldfieldmatefld-fieldmate-01enhtm

Product News

2013 - 3 Issue P 13

2013 - 3 Issue P 14

Rockwell Automation Asset Management Software Helps You Put Your Assets to WorkThe PlantPAx Process Automation System from Rockwell Auto-mation and supporting Asset Management software can improve your security intelligence and predictability related to plant resources FactoryTalkreg AssetCentre software is a centralized tool for securing managing versioning tracking and reporting automation related asset information across your entire enter-

prise and helps impact uptime productivity quality employee safety and regulatory compliance

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device Configuration (PDC) is an optional capability Using FDT Technology it allows you to access instrument parameters aids in configuration and commissioning process devices and helps with diagnostics Acting as a host system or Frame Application PlantPAx Asset Management gives you the ability to work with multiple vendorsrsquo instruments in one common platform reducing overall maintenance and field time ndash giving you the freedom to choose best-in-breed instruments and maintenance tools available from any of the more than ninety vendors supporting FDT Technology

PlantPAx Asset Management comes standard with a number of communications and device DTMs All 17 FDT supported protocols are supported for use within FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device Configuration

For more information click here

Generic HART DTM R53 is Available in Multiple Languages and Helps to Minimize Training CostsRecently released Generic HARTreg DTM R53 provides high usability with user interfaces in 5 Languages (Chinese German English French and Portuguese (Brazilian)) thus facilitating daily work for maintenance staff in a plant This is especially helpful for companies that work in many countries and want to minimize training costs Together with free of

charge PACTwarereg this DTM is a perfect tool for most standard maintenance functions

This compact DTM can be used for all HARTreg 5 field devices Besides parameterization diagnostics display and archiving of measured values 5 calibration functions are included It can be used as a joker during PACTwarereg topology scan and supports basic condition monitoring (NE107) of a field device network in an easy way

Five tutorials are available on our YouTube Channel showing you in less than 5 minutes how to use this DTM to-gether with PACTwarereg 41

Generic HARTreg DTM can be used with all field devices that are connected by modem HARTreg multiplexer or Re-mote IO system to the computer It can be used on all workstations in a plant using the inexpensive site license

For more information and to download PACTwarereg and the DTM with a free 30 day trial license visit us at wwwicsgmbhcom

Product News

2013 - 3 Issue P 15

One DTM for all HART or FOUNDATION Fieldbus DevicesWhen you are developing and selling a DCS system that offers digital communication one of your major challenges is to provide complete coverage of device drivers for the main communication protocols HARTreg and FOUNDATIONTM fieldbus Your customer will most likely ask you how your DCS is supporting device integration

Until now you probably have told the customer that your system has implemented an open interface and that they may ask their device suppliers for corresponding DD andor DTM files

What if you could tell them that everything is already included and ready for use

With an OEM-License for the iDTM-HART and iDTM-FF software you are able to bundle the complete HART and FF device support within your DCS software setup

The iDTM software is easy for your customer to use gives you a powerful selling point and frees up a lot of your own precious development resources

Plus with the release of FDI Technology on the horizon the iDTM- FDI will be the perfect migration path for your FDT system

If you wish for more information please check at wwwcodewrightsbizproducts or contact salescodewrightsbiz

Product News

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