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Configuration with Foundation Fieldbus
Commissioning on the Foundation Fieldbus
Only when the COMFF 3400-085 module is competently configured, can the
Foundation Fieldbus communication function properly. Different configuration
tools from different manufacturers are available (e.g. NI-FBUS Configurator /
National Instruments). They can be used to configure the device and the
Foundation Fieldbus.
Note:
Be sure to observe the operating instructions and the menu guidance of the
control system or the configuration tool during installation and configuration
via the control system.
Installing the DD (Device Description):
During initial installation the device description ( *.cff, *.sym and *.ffo) must be
installed in the control system .
For network projecting, you require the CFF file (Common File Format).
These files can be obtained from:
• the included CD
• internet: www.knick.de
• Foundation Fieldbus: www.fieldbus.org.
Identifying the Transmitter
There are several possibilities to identify a FF transmitter in the network.
The most important one is the “Device Identifier“ or DEV_ID. It consists of the
manufacturer ID, device type and serial number of the transmitter.