tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.comments2023-10-23T13:54:17.101-04:00FOUNDATION TechnologyLarry OBrienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905029154718867325noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-88990901541374988852013-11-24T12:03:39.246-05:002013-11-24T12:03:39.246-05:00The second paragraph is great news for end-users.
...The second paragraph is great news for end-users.<br /><br />The Fieldbus Foundation’s emphasis on usability to make FOUNDATION fieldbus easier to run & maintain is really spot on. Device replacement with a newer revision is one of those tasks which in the past weren’t as easy as it could have been. Over the life cycle of the system older version devices will inevitably be replaced by newer version devices. By now enabling it to be done automatically by software without manual intervention (without touching a computer) is fantastic. It is a great step towards making fieldbus devices as easy, if not easier than, 4-20 mA and on/off devices – yet retaining all the benefits of real-time digital communication over analog:<br />http://www.fieldbus.org/images/stories/technology/aboutthetechology/overview/fieldbus_brochure.pdf <br />I personally believe fieldbus can become easier than 4-20 mA because you don’t have to verify/change device configuration settings like range etc. one by one, but can download the whole device configuration in one go, and the download is error free (another enhancement recently to fieldbus with the “no download list”).<br /><br />I can’t help but draw parallels with the developments that have taken place in the world of smart phones. The first generation smart phones came onto the market in 1996, first with web browsing, and soon after with apps, and music etc. but were too hard to use so the acceptance was not great. Then, in 2007, iPhone came along, and perhaps even more importantly, the iTunes and App Store came about. The rest is history...<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZYlhShD2oQ<br /><br />FOUNDATION fieldbus is since many years already used in some of the largest refineries, petrochemical complexes, chemical plants, and LNG processing plants around the world, and now also onboard FLNG vessels by energy majors like Reliance, Aramco, Shell, BP, and Chevron etc. With the new usability enhancements I see just about any plant being able to adopt this technology, supported by their run & maintain organization.<br /><br />When we introduced FOUNDATION Fieldbus device replacement and commissioning feature without touching the computer in DeltaV v10.3 a few years ago it was extremely well received. No longer was interaction with a computer screen required to replace a FOUNDATION fieldbus device. Device commissioning is faster, and fewer resources are required. DeltaV Process History automatically records the automated commissioning steps for automatic documentation:<br />http://www.experitec.com/products/DeltaV-v10.3-flyer.pdf<br /><br />NAMUR NE107 status signals (icons) are another relatively recent development for device diagnostics alarm classification that makes interpretation of device diagnostics and decision making easier. Device diagnostics alarms get routed to the right person; be it the operator to tend the process in case of failure of a critical device, or the maintenance technicians for less severe problems in less critical devices. This enables better scheduling of daily maintenance and turnarounds.<br />http://www.eddl.org/DeviceManagement/Pages/DeviceDiagnostics.aspx#Institutionalizing <br /><br />NE107 was introduced in DeltaV version 12 in parallel with PlantWeb Alerts<br />http://www2.emersonprocess.com/siteadmincenter/PM%20DeltaV%20Documents/Brochures/DeltaV_v12_Flyer.pdf<br /><br />For those plants which already use FOUNDATION fieldbus, it makes sense to upgrade to the latest version software to take advantage of as many of these features as possible.<br /><br />I’m looking forward to see more such announcements in the future<br />Jonas Bergehttp://www.plantweb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-90825620504446336492013-11-21T09:40:38.666-05:002013-11-21T09:40:38.666-05:00Thanks for sharing the Emerson Process Experts pos...Thanks for sharing the Emerson Process Experts post with your readers, Larry!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071146529904037707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-14390715536951078722013-08-22T00:35:15.357-04:002013-08-22T00:35:15.357-04:00The slides with speaker notes can be found here:
h...The slides with speaker notes can be found here:<br />http://www.fieldbus.org/images/stories/international/asiapacific/Vietnam/2013-08%20HCMC/5_technology_ease_of_use_w_speakers_notes_hai_pham.pdf<br /><br />Salute to Fieldbus Foundation for providing backwards compatability between old and new versions of devices without having to obtain new DD files. This was a problem in the past, now solved. It makes fieldbus systems easier to run & maintain. The 'device-level' access for EDDL is also great so we don't have to click multiple blocks to find the overall status: device health, sensor health, and communication health all on the same page is great. Same goes for configuraion settings. Sensetional that it is also conformance tested for systems in HPR61b. I also like yoi only have to 'download once'.<br /><br />All the presentations can be found here<br />http://www.fieldbus.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=141&Itemid=389<br />Hai's presentation is #5<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Jonas BergeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-72549692715765375952013-08-20T23:48:07.531-04:002013-08-20T23:48:07.531-04:00This could be used as a solution for package unit ...This could be used as a solution for package unit integration. FF H1 devices on the package unit integrate real-time control signals with the controller on the package unit, yet at the same time using FF-HSE from the gateway all the diagnostics and other information in the fieldbus devices is integrated with the intelligent device management (IDM) software part of the asset management system. That is, all devices in the main plant as well as on package units can be managed from the same software.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Jonas BergeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-3250467546185935832013-08-12T05:58:51.483-04:002013-08-12T05:58:51.483-04:00This is cool!This is cool!Ameehttp://bestellipticalsmachine.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-48214192123062982782013-08-09T09:00:39.804-04:002013-08-09T09:00:39.804-04:00The real groundswell out there is not from fieldbu...The real groundswell out there is not from fieldbus to Ethernet, but from hardwired analog 4-20 mA and discrete on/off signals to digital communication networks. If it will be fieldbus or Ethernet is secondary. In my personal opinion, Ethernet is great for the control network at level 2 of the Purdue reference model, as well as the MES and ERP levels above. Ethernet is also taking hold for drives, motor starters, MCC, wireless gateways, and small package unit PLC at level 1-1/2 of the Purdue model – eating into the “H2” level of fieldbus. I guess for this reason the Fieldbus Foundation dropped the development of H2 and went straight for Ethernet: HSE at this intermediate level. As far as sensors/transmitters and positioners/actuators/valves at level 1 of the Purdue model these mainly use hardwired analog 4-20 mA and discrete on/off signals. We need digital communication down to the sensors and actuators too. I see a little bit of Ethernet used in magnetic and Coriolis flow meters as well as electric actuator / Motor Operated Valve (MOV). However, Ethernet is struggling to take the place of 4-20 mA and on/off signals. For digital communication with intelligent pressure, temperature, level, and interface level transmitters, vortex flow meters, as well as pH , conductivity , and amperometric analyzers as well as control valve positioners, and intelligent on/off valves at level 1 of the Purdue model I do not see any Ethernet. Instead, at this lower level, plants should use one of the “H1” level fieldbus protocols to provide digital communication all the way including the “first meter”. Important characteristics of “H1” fieldbus include long distance, passive field junction boxes not requiring power supply, two-wire bus power, intrinsic safety, and robust connections etc. Indeed fieldbus and Ethernet complement each other to eliminate hardwired 4-20 mA and on/off signals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-87740836581315166082013-07-18T13:34:36.521-04:002013-07-18T13:34:36.521-04:00An issue I have with these are they are only a sin...An issue I have with these are they are only a single H1 segment. These are no solution to replacing their 1757 series linking devices when they discontinue them in the not too distant future!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-72561427979447495632013-05-27T04:45:19.381-04:002013-05-27T04:45:19.381-04:00Here's an update: The Fieldbus Foundation will...Here's an update: The Fieldbus Foundation will be in booth 9045 i.e. hall 9 near the registration.<br /><br />You will be able to see control systems, fieldbus power supplies and barriers, cable, junction boxes and couplers, transmitters and analyzers, control valves and positioners, on/off valves and actuators etc. from Azbil, Emerson Process Management, Leoni, MooreHawke, MTL, Pepperl+Fuchs, Rockwell Automation, SMAR, Stahl, Turck, and Yokogawa - all working live together,<br /><br />The Fieldbus Foundation exhibited in Malaysia several years ago, but there are lots of updates to the technology and the products since then. Please drop by the booth to learn about the latest usability enhancements.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-37368696720735476412013-04-11T12:24:41.829-04:002013-04-11T12:24:41.829-04:00I think this kind of article scares people away fr...I think this kind of article scares people away from fieldbus. Fact is the source of the problem is very uncommon. Most projects buy their fieldbus cable from one vendor, and the same cable is used throughout the entire project. Lesson learned here is the procurement guy that bought the blue cable should be put back in charge of buying office supplies. This hardly justifies "Segment Certification." So the rule is buy certified physical layer components, and devices. install the cable properly (i.e. single point grounding), and use the FTB-6 to sniff out problem segments. If they have used our (MooreHawke) device couplers with end of line auto-terminators, the only physical layer problems may be with a few loose connections and/or defective devices. Unfortunately, this article leaves you with the feeling that you have to deal with (i.e. certify) the physical layer of every segment. As you know, in reality there is a very simple procedure for testing the cable and shield and then applying fieldbus power and installing devices. Works 99.9% of the time. Harry Wilson<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-9604771653501521182013-04-10T21:14:41.106-04:002013-04-10T21:14:41.106-04:00I would like to stress that the procedures and doc...I would like to stress that the procedures and documents to ensure a successful commissioning and certainty of outcome for a project involving fieldbus are available. See for example the AG-181 engineering guideline:<br />http://www.fieldbus.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=150&Itemid=326 <br /><br />The document not only provides new procedures, but also guides where old analog procedures for 4-20 mA and on/off signals are no longer required; such as using simple plausibility check in lieu of five-point loop test – overall simplifying commissioning.<br /><br />You can port the pointers in the guideline to your corporate document format. Independent consultants and PMC with experience from prior projects are able to assist and may have their own documentation ready. Most EPC contractors and consultants by now have also developed their own work processes and training for fieldbus design, installation, and commissioning.<br /><br />This way you can minimize risk, provide full functionality, and ensure reliable communication, such that installation can be handed over on time, and provides high availability for a long time.<br /><br />Simple fieldbus testers like the Relcom FBT-6 are easy to use, even easier than a multi-meter in my personal opinion, speeding up troubleshooting by detecting problems. Proper tools provide a quick solution to problems that may be encountered during commissioning. There are also expert tools as shown in the article. Relcom also provides a troubleshooting guide which can help in the quick resolution of problems:<br />http://www.relcominc.com/fieldbus/fbapnotes.htm <br /><br />Make use of these fieldbus procedures and tools. Simple visual inspection of the installation is often the most powerful “tool”<br /><br />Use registered fieldbus cable to ensure noise rejection and preventing signal distortion, protecting the bus, preventing communication errors, in turn ensuring reliable operation.<br /><br />Project benefits seen from fieldbus include reduced I/O cards and wiring, reduced device count, elimination of proprietary protocols, and faster commissioning. The operations & maintenance benefits from fieldbus includes high signal integrity, high signal fidelity, tighter control, signal status in real-time, more powerful devices, more device diagnostics, and online upgrades. With the commissioning done right, these benefits can materialize and be valuable.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Jonas BergeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-65674218989533243422013-04-04T15:45:14.215-04:002013-04-04T15:45:14.215-04:00Very nicely explained . ThanksVery nicely explained . ThanksRoberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711742944998992520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-47329847370392932342013-04-04T11:49:16.542-04:002013-04-04T11:49:16.542-04:00You are right, Maris, I thought it would get too l...You are right, Maris, I thought it would get too lengthy if I started going on about that. I did consider it. Larry OBrienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01905029154718867325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-84668710077283060092013-04-04T11:23:39.966-04:002013-04-04T11:23:39.966-04:00Well said, Larry!
The one thing you did not men...Well said, Larry! <br /><br />The one thing you did not mention is the requirement to operate in hazardous areas. Maris Graubehttp://www.relcominc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-91035831541380111352013-03-26T09:32:07.880-04:002013-03-26T09:32:07.880-04:00Larry, Thanks for the shoutout! It's amazing h...Larry, Thanks for the shoutout! It's amazing how opportunities come in waves. Last week seemed to be Foundation Fieldbus week at the Emerson Process Experts blog.<br /><br />Take it easy, JimJim Cahillhttp://www.emersonprocessxperts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-64168295912606841412013-02-14T13:06:43.955-05:002013-02-14T13:06:43.955-05:00Here's another white paper on a similar topic:...Here's another white paper on a similar topic:<br />http://www.eddl.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/wp_EDDL%20field.pdf<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-7363800177929763522012-12-08T12:45:46.487-05:002012-12-08T12:45:46.487-05:00If the technology update covers NE107 device diagn...If the technology update covers NE107 device diagnostic alarm rationalization, "device level access", COMPATIBILITY_REV device replacement, "error free download", HPR 61b, standard transducer blocks, and ITK6 etc. I'd like to get the slides.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />JonasJonas Bergehttp://www.emersonprocess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-8840797369466631852012-08-27T11:41:49.245-04:002012-08-27T11:41:49.245-04:00Great. Many operation and maintenance problems aro...Great. Many operation and maintenance problems around the plant can be solved by deploying intelligent devices and intelligent device management software. Regardless of communication protocol, plant procedures must be written so as to make full use of the device diagnostics. Furthermore, the device alarm management must be engineered, and the intelligent device management software must be kept up to date with new device types and versions as they arrive in the plant. With the hardware, software, and standard operating procedures in place, central "desktop maintenance" can become a reality. That is, device diagnostics must be incorporated in daily work processes to be effective. Tasks that used to take a long time can now be done in real-time. Most plants already have intelligent devices with self-diagnostics, but it is not utilized. This standard will be a good guide to incorporating diagnostics in daily work processes.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Jonas BergeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-71489221003419979192012-06-07T08:58:22.131-04:002012-06-07T08:58:22.131-04:00Here is a link to a whitepaper on this very topic
...Here is a link to a whitepaper on this very topic<br />http://www.broadleyjames.co.uk/BJC_PDlabs_whitepaper.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-2037117000098377062012-05-09T23:22:01.456-04:002012-05-09T23:22:01.456-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Cooling Water Systemshttp://www.merusonline.com/cooling-systemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-5698503850287472862012-03-03T08:47:51.187-05:002012-03-03T08:47:51.187-05:00It has been some time since I visited website with...It has been some time since I visited website with such high quality information For Technology Tutorials. Thank you so much for providing such helpful information. This is really informative and I will for sure refer my friends the same. Thanks.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://techchai.com/2012/02/29/how-to-share-laptop-internet-connection-with-iphone-and-android-phones/" rel="nofollow"> latest technology tips</a>Deloris Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177854294676755183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-41822071942779958822012-02-29T18:17:56.052-05:002012-02-29T18:17:56.052-05:00I agree, Larry, competition makes us stronger. Ye...I agree, Larry, competition makes us stronger. Yet we can cooperate to the users’ benefit in areas like FDI and connecting both FF and PROFIBUS & PROFINET to WirelessHART. And we can agree that users should be using a fieldbus although we may differ slightly as to which fieldbus they should use. :-)Carl Henninghttp://www.profiblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-54622909529894684592011-08-08T12:21:40.917-04:002011-08-08T12:21:40.917-04:00Electric actuators / Motor Operated Valves (MOV) i...Electric actuators / Motor Operated Valves (MOV) is an excellent example where fieldbus dramatically reduces wiring and IO cards. Anywhere between half a dozen to more than a dozen signals per valve. And using FF you can freely choose MOV vendor, you are not locked in to a single vendor the way you would be using proprietary MOV communication protocols. Check out this article for a full explanation:<br />http://www.ceasiamag.com/article-7594-thevalveconnection-LogisticsAsia.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-16590225115938078822011-08-08T12:10:06.573-04:002011-08-08T12:10:06.573-04:00Please feel free to email me at marketing@fieldbus...Please feel free to email me at marketing@fieldbus.org with any additional questions.Larry OBriennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-92042794579537444062011-08-01T21:12:21.656-04:002011-08-01T21:12:21.656-04:00Congratulations to Honeywell Process Solutions. S...Congratulations to Honeywell Process Solutions. Sounds like a great deal.Air Dimensionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01296001355837982397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457156492515509817.post-63469125123924555942011-07-26T02:03:46.358-04:002011-07-26T02:03:46.358-04:00Great Blog!!! We are also dealing same products li...Great Blog!!! We are also dealing same products like: <a href="http://us.azbil.com/" rel="nofollow">Mass Flow Meters</a>, Electromagnetic Flow Meters, Differential Pressure Transmitters, Temperature Controllers and all other industrial automation products.us.azbilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729686309412030152noreply@blogger.com