FIELDBUS CONTROL SYSTEM (Design & Install) and
PROFIBUS SYSTEMS & PRODUCTS

The FB Device Development Kit is a set of hardware, software and documentation that works with the FB Start Kit to enable a person to begin development of a Fieldbus device. It includes Smar's FB Board that is a complete, ready to use, Fieldbus interface that can connect to your device via synchronous and/or asynchronous serial communications.

The unique software development tools and documentation provide for the FB Device Development Kit to also be an excellent educational tool for manufacturers whom may have either a little or a lot of knowledge and experience with Fieldbus.

The SYSCON is a powerful and user friendly software tool to configure, maintain and operate a FIELDBUS based system through a PC. The WINDOWS™ graphic user interface is so easy to use that no previous knowledge of computers is required. The computer can communicate with a FIELDBUS network via a PCI or any other suitable interface. The software includes the functions:

System & Device Configuration
With this function it is possible to communicate with all devices in the network, assign tags, configure the control strategy, adjust parameters and download a configuration.

System Maintenance
This function communicates with all field instruments, and accesses information about instrument manufacturer, materials of construction, ranges, etc. It also allows for transducer calibration and controller tuning. The on-line diagnostic report is a very powerful tool for plant reliability. Complete maintenance reports are issued according to the user's configuration. Alarm and events reports are issued on line.

System Operation
The user can have indication of variables, historical trends, alarm logs, etc. They can also change parameters and settings or send commands. It is the ideal tool for plant commissioning