BENEFITS FOR USERS

• A single file package for device configuration that includes the DD, product documentation, device-centric user interfaces,
• Security through digital certificates,
• More easily understood file names,
• Better cataloging.

BENEFITS FOR CONTROL SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS

• A single toolset for both FDI Packages and legacy EDD systems
• A single toolset for multiple communication protocols including HART, HART-IP, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, ISA100, and PROFIBUS/PROFINET
• Uses FDI Common Host Components ensures device to host interoperability
• The client-server architecture simplifies the use of device data and functions in powerful, distributed control systems
• Transparent access to device data and functions facilitates the integration of other applications; the central management of data prevents inconsistencies
• The automatic loading of user interfaces by the client means client-side installation is no longer required

BENEFITS FOR DEVICE MANUFACTURERS

• Reduced effort and cost savings - FDI Device Package has to be created for only one device, instead of the current host specific EDD variants and DTMs
• Scalability - simple devices get along with a simple device package
• Integrated Development Environment ensures interoperability and cost-efficient development of FDI Device Packages
• Single toolset used for both product development and device registration
• Single toolset to develop many protocol variations - familiar user interface for simplicity and ease of development