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PS69 PROFIBUS DP Master Configuration Software

PROSOFT.fdt is an FDT (Field Device Tool) compatible frame application that
allows you to easily create, configure and monitor PROFIBUS networks using
the PS69-DPM Master and any compatible PROFIBUS DP Slave device.
Use the simple drag-and-drop interface to select PROFIBUS DP devices from
the device catalog. Double-click on any selected device to configure device
properties, device IDs and memory addresses.
The diagnostic mode polls devices cyclically, and presents color-coded status.
Double clicking on 'red' bus participants, to view the cause of any error in clear
text.

Features

Benefits

FDT (Field Device Tool) compatible
frame application

Configure communication-capable PROFIBUS DP devices from different manufacturers in a
single, industry standard tool.

Graphical slave input of the fieldbus
system

Easy to create, configure and visualize PROFIBUS networks using the PS69-DPM Master and
any compatible PROFIBUS DP Slave device

Generic slave DTM

Configuration of the individual bus devices without DTM’s can be easily integrated. Turns any
GSD into a DTM automatically when using the PROSOFT.fdt software.

PS69 master DTM

The module and network are configured using the master DTM as well as serve as a
communication DTM for device DTM’s. The master DTM is automatically installed with
PROSOFT.ftd

On-line diagnostic and statistic
functions

The master DTM provides the module and network diagnostics when using any compatible
FDT frame such as FieldCare or PACTware

FDT Technology
FDT Technology closes the fieldbus gap by providing a standard way for device vendors to
create user interfaces for advanced device management. FDT helps fulfill the true promise
of fieldbus setup and configuration and complements other technologies such as Electronic
Device Description Language (EDDL). FDT allows device manufacturers to install a single
DTM (Device Type Manager) driver for a device for use with multiple Windows software
products such as Asset Management, PLC programming and device configuration and
parameterization. FDT provides a workspace environment for the DTM’s to be configured
and a method for communication (communication DTM or comDTM) to connect from the PC
to the respective field device. ProSoft Technology, Inc is a member of the FDT JIG.