Asset management

FieldCare is based on the recently developed FDT/DTM standard and the freedom that this technology provides to integrate field and communication components supplied by third parties.

The FDT/DTM standard offers full device functionality (with no device or manufacturer dependencies); unrestricted choice of communication and topology components (with no protocol dependencies); full support for the user's existing devices; and is an international standard that is truly available. As an FDT/DTM-based system, FieldCare is thus characterised by flexibility, openness and adaptability. It can be readily retrofitted to any existing plant because it simply embraces and updates all existing devices and its software.

FieldCare is fully scaleable and is available in different versions to support different user applications.

FieldCare coordinates all information management requirements throughout the system's life cycle. During the engineering phase FieldCare can be used to acquire topology information from a CAD system, or to transfer device data in CSV format from the installed base analyst tool. During the initial start-up phase, FieldCare can be used to compare the planned structure with the structure that has actually been installed, and adjust and document all devices accordingly. FieldCare also features Web-enabled Asset Management (Wu@M) connectivity. This allows authorised personnel to retrieve specific information about any phase of the system's life cycle - including all calibration data, manuals, certificates, approvals and functions like spare parts search, from the planning, ordering and installation phases right up to initial start-up and ongoing operation.