Software tool for planning, validation, documentation needs of f ieldbus segments

摘要

The Fieldbus Foundation has released DesignMate, a complete software tool for planning, validation, and documentation of Foundation fieldbus HI segments. The user-friendly utility automatically audits segment lay- outs tor contormance with the Foundation physical layer specification, which is based on the international IEC 61158-2 (Type 1) standard. This assures end users that their fieldbus infrastructure will work with desired parameters such as cable length, number and type of installed devices, and selected power supplies.