Updated DTM Software for Advanced Diagnostic Module
Dramatically speeds commissioning, takes guesswork out of troubleshooting
DTM Software for Advanced Diagnostic Module
The Diagnostic Manager software includes a number of updates that dramatically speeds fieldbus commissioning and takes the guesswork out of troubleshooting for ADM users. This smart software tool translates data provided by the ADM into actionable information. The diagnostic manager software can run on a server located directly in the control room, turning the complete fieldbus infrastructure into an open book that can be read even without expert knowledge.
“The most significant improvement to the new Diagnostic Manager is a built-in expert system that automatically learns the communications behavior of a segment during commissioning and over time, and is able to intelligently diagnose any situation based on past experience,” says Brian Traczyk, Product Manager, Pepperl+Fuchs. “As a result users are provided with specific warnings as soon as the software detects any condition that might lead to a critical situation. Warnings are complemented by incident-related information in clear text that points to possible causes and recommends remedies.”
Field technicians gain useful information and will typically know what needs to be done before they arrive on site. They are no longer faced with the time-consuming task of searching for the actual cause of a problem. As a result, time spent on troubleshooting is absolutely minimized, plant shutdowns can largely be avoided, and the availability of the complete system is considerably improved.
Additional updates of significance include:
- Automated tag reading – the ADM is now able to read and document tags and device IDs in combination with any FOUNDTION fieldbus host
- Improved oscilloscope – offers more trigger events and automatically captures up to 10 shots in a row; each bit and telegram is identified with type and value, as well as source and destination address