- Data Historian
- Alarm Management
- Optimization
- Production Management Software
- Asset Management Software
- Safety Management
- Logistics
- Operator Effectiveness
- Data Connectivity
- Inferential Control
- Multi-Variable Predictive Control
- Movement Monitoring (VisaOM)
- Power Performance Calculations (Exaquantum/PPC)
- Downtime Analytics (Exaquantum/DTA)
- Product Security
- Workflow Management (RPO – Workflow Composer)
- Integrated Production Information (Exaquantum/mPower)
Mobile Field Device Management (FieldMate)
FieldMate 3.0 is a PC based configuration tool that performs numerous tasks, including initial setup, daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and configuration backup for device replacement. These task are streamlined by FieldMate's intuitive operation and integrated enviroment, which is independent from communication protocols and device vendors.
FieldMate incorporates the open FDT/DTM standard and is compliant with DTMs per the FDT 1.2/2 standard. FieldMate supports built-in DTM interpreting of existing Device Description (DD) instantaneously for other vendor's devices that do not have DTMs available.
Introduction
- Features Demo - Device configuration working with FieldMate
- Features Demo - Input loop-check with FieldMate
- Features Demo - Zero Adjustment with FieldMate
- Features Demo - Report creating with FieldMate
Communication Function
FieldMate supports the following communication protocols:
-BRAIN
-FOUNDATION™ fieldbus H1
-HART
-PROFIBUS
-ISA100.11a
-Modbus
Easy connection and operation
FieldMate enables instant device recognition upon connection and quicker device configuration. To set a function used most frequently to the top screen and to increase productivity of work with easy operation.
Device parameter can be exported by text, HTML, Excel format, and customized format by Word or Excel.
Easy, useful memo & image display function
Displaying the message and precaution for the maintenance work together with memo or image is useful for preventing the generation of errors in the maintenance work.
History Function
Saving the operation log and performing the filter and full-text searching function for maintenance and troubleshooting.
FieldMate conforming to FDT2 Standards
Both of FDT1.x and FDT2 DTMs can be worked on the FieldMate, and the latest device DTMs which are enhanced functionalities are available.
Device Interface Function
Displays the current status of the field device including errors, warnings and good status. Device Viewer.
Configuration Function
Device parameters can be easily configured.
Parameter Manager: FOUNDATION fieldbus H1, HART
The Parameter Manager is a simple parameter viewing window, in which adjustment and field device replacement can easily be performed.
DD Menu: FOUNDATION fieldbus H1
The existing Fieldbus DD is utilized to enable function block configuration.
DTM Works: BRAIN, FOUNDATION fieldbus H1, HART, PROFIBUS, ISA100.11a
The DTM Works provides not only configuration, but easy setup, calibration, simulation wizards etc. as defined by the device vendors' DTM.
Device Replacement Tool
It will make device maintenance and engineering work speedy especially when the existing transmitters need to be converted to HART EJA and EJX series. Plus, transmitter HART5 to HART7 conversion is also incorporated.
AXF Verification Tool (Optional)
This is provided as option applicable to Advance version. Without having to dismantle the HART AXF magnetic flow meter from process line, its healthiness can be verified, reported in printing and stored in device maintenance information in well assorted manner. (Displayed language is English only)
NAMUR NE107 Field Diagnostics Function
Configuration and confirmation of device alarms conforming to NE107 Field Diagnostics can be implemented intuitively on the graphical display.
FieldMate Validator (Optional)
This function is an option for N-IO (I/O module) of Yokogawa CENTUM VP and ProSafe-RS.
Validation of connection between I/O module and the field devices is possible by the FieldMate Validator without FCS/SCS. The I/O module configuration and input/output validation are also possible without FCS/SCS.
PRM Synchronization
Synchronize information between FieldMate and PRM to make best use of PRM as a master database. Bi-directional file transfer operation is supported.
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements
(1)Software Operating Environment
| OS *1 | Windows 10 Pro, Home 32bit/64bit (November update version 1511 build or later) Windows 7 Professional, Home Premium 32bit/64bit SP1 or later |
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| OS Language *2 | English, Japanese, Chinese (simplified), German, French, Russian |
*1:FieldMate Validator is supported with Windows 10 Pro 64bit and Windows 7 Professional 64bit.
*2:FieldMate Validator is supported with an English OS and a Japanese OS.
(2)Hardware Operating Environment
| Windows 10 | Windows 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| PC | IBM PC/AT Compatible | |
| CPU | 1gigahertz(GHz) or faster processor | |
| Main Memory | 2GB or more | |
| Hard disk space | 4GB or more | |
| DVD-ROM Drive | Windows 10 compatible | Windows 7 compatible |
| Display | 1024×768 or better resolution recommended Windows 10 compatible |
1024×768 or better resolution recommended Windows 7 compatible |
(3)Network port
| Windows 10 | Windows 7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAIN/HART | Interface | One USB port USB2.0 standard | |
| Modem | USB FieldMate Modem: BRAIN/HART (Yokogawa Option) | ||
| FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 *1 |
Interface | One PCMCIA card slot | |
| Interface board | NI PCMCIA-FBUS Series 2 (National Instruments) | ||
| Driver | PCMCIA-FBUS Series 2 (National Instruments) | ||
| FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 *1 |
Interface | One USB port USB2.0 standard | |
| Interface hardware |
National Instruments NI USB-8486 | ||
| Driver | NI-FBUS Communications Manager 15.0 or later | ||
| FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 *1 |
Interface | One USB port USB2.0 standard | |
| Interface | FFusb (Softing) | ||
| Driver | V1.00.1.17 or later *2 | ||
| PROFIBUS | Interface | One USB port USB2.0 standard | |
| Interface card & commDTM | PROFIusb and PROFIdtm (Softing) PBpro USB and PROFIdtm (Softing) PROFIdtm DPV1 V2.20 or later |
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| DP/PA coupler | KFD2-BR-A.PA.93 (Pepperl+Fuchs) 6ES7 157-0AC80-0XA (SIEMENS) |
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| HART | Interface | Bluetooth 2.0 | |
| Modem | VIATOR ® Bluetooth ® Interface: Model 010041 (MACTek®) *3 USB: Model 010031 |
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| ISA100.11a *4 | Interface | One USB port USB2.0 standard | |
| Modem | Infrared Adapter: ACT-IR224UN-LN96-LE 9600bps (ACTiSYS) *5 | ||
| Driver | Version 1.5.0 / Version 1.12.0 *7 | Version 1.7.0 *8 | |
| ISA100.11a *6 | Interface | One Ethernet port | |
| Modbus Serial | Interface | Not supported | One USB port USB2.0 standard |
| Modem | Isolated RS422/485 USB adaptor SP390A-R2(BLACK BOX) | ||
| Driver | Version 2.0.0 or later | ||
*1:Interface is selectable
*2:FFusb comes with FieldMate driver provided by Softing
*3:Microsoft supplied Bluetooth stack is used
*4:ISA100.11a OOB infrared communication
*5:Holder for Infrared Adapter is available (recommended): Gorillamobile Original: GM1 (JOBY, Inc.)
*6:ISA100.11a communication via gateway
*7:Version 1.5.0 driver is used for PL2303 HA/HXA chip and Version 1.12.0 driver is used for PL2303TA chip
*8:Interface recommends to use the driver included OS. Version 1.7.0 driver is used if interface does not work well.
(4)Login
| Account | Administrator privilege |
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Combination of FieldMate and Device Files
The following shows the compatibility of revision between FieldMate and Device Files, each DTM.
Yokogawa certifies the combinations below.
| FieldMate *1 |
Device Files *2 |
DTM *3 | Comm DTM |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Fieldbus |
HART | ISA100 | PROFIBUS | BRAIN | |||
| R1.02.00 | - | 2006-1 | 2006-3 | - | - | - | - |
| R1.02.10 | - | 2007-1 2007-2 |
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| R1.03.0n | R1.01.00 | 2008-1 | 2008-1 | R1.01 | |||
| - | 2008-2 | 2008-2 | |||||
| R2.01.00 | R2.01.00 | 2008-3 | 2008-3 | ||||
| R2.01.10 | R2.01.10 | 2009-1 | 2009-1 | ||||
| R2.01.20 | 2009-3 | 2009-2 | 2009-2 | ||||
| R2.02.00 | R3.01.00 | 2010-1 | 2010-1 | R1.02 | |||
| ROTAMASS 3 | EJX HART7 |
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| R2.03.00 | R3.02.00 | 2011-1 | 2011-1 | YFGW710 Communi- cation |
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| Device DTM | |||||||
| R3.02.10 | 2011-2 | - | |||||
| Yokogawa Device DTM Library 1.0 | |||||||
| R2.04.00 | R3.03.00 | 2011-4 | 2011-3 | - | 2011-2 | ||
| Yokogawa Device DTM Library 2.0 | |||||||
| R2.05.00 | R3.04.00 | 2012-2 | 2012-3 | - | 2012-2 | ISA100 Communi- cation |
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| Yokogawa Device DTM Library 3.0 | |||||||
| R2.06.00 | R3.05.00 | 2013-1 | 2013-2 | - | 2013-2 | ||
| Yokogawa Device DTM Library 4.0 | |||||||
| R3.01.10 | R3.06.00 | 2014-1 | 2014-1 | - | 2014-1 | ||
| Yokogawa Device DTM Library 5.0 | |||||||
| R3.02.00 | R3.07.00 | 2016-1 | 2016-1 | - | 2014-1 | ||
| Yokogawa Device DTM Library 6.0 | |||||||
| R3.02.10 | R3.07.10 | 2016-1 | 2016-1 | - | 2014-1 | ||
| Yokogawa Device DTM Library 6.3 | |||||||
*1: It shows FieldMate revision.
FieldMate revision is indicated on the included FieldMate Media label, or starting FieldMate, from main menu, "Help" -> "About FieldMate", current revision can be confirmed.
*2: It shows Device Files revision.
Device Files revision is indicated on the included Device Files Media label.
*3: It shows DTM revision.
From Control Panel of your PC, go to "Add or Remove Program", current revision can be confirmed.
Using the latest DTM, the compatible latest FieldMate is requied. (From R1 to R2, version up is subject to fees.)
One tool for all
Excellent operability for high productivity of maintenence work.
Easy connection and operation
FieldMate enables instant device recognition upon connection and quicker device configuration. Current device being worked on moves to the top of the screen for easy access.
Easy, useful memo and image display function
Displaying information via the memo or image file is useful to prevent erros during maintenance work.
Device parameter collective acquisition
All parameters are clearly displayed to reduce work time. Parameters are also automatically saved to prevent loss of data.
Open technology
FieldMate supports multi-vendor devices without using a special dedicated tool. This is done by using the latest open technology FDT/DTM.
One tool over device lifecycle
Enhanced device management function for maintenance work.
Enhanced device management function
FieldMate automatically registers the device to the database and manages the device information, messages, image files, operation log, device parameter, memo, and document files.
Operation improvement with operation log
Saving the operation log and performing the filter and full-text seaching function for maintenance and trouleshooting.
Report Function
Device parameter can be exported as a text file, HTML, or in Excel format. You can even build customized reports using Word or Excel.
FieldMate-PRM synchronization
FieldMate and PRM (Plant Resource Manager) device data can be synchronized. With the FieldMate data, PRM can manage the device maintenance history, including commissioning and start-up work.
- FDT technology gives users centralized access to all devices.
- FDT technology provides a common environment for configuring, operating, or maintaining any devices.
- Yokogawa's CENTUM VP and PRM improve efficiency at new nylon plant in Thailand.
- At the plant startup stage, PRM was used together with FieldMate to thoroughly check all loops.
- FDT compliant FieldMate manages a wide variety of digital process instruments of multi-vendors.
- The SNF engineers can manage the complete lifecycle of assets and configure devices by using FieldMate.
Model FLEXA
YOKOGAWA Liquid Analyzer FLXA202 has an Online Sensor Wellness checking function for predictive maintenance. In the FLXA202 Human Machine Interface (HMI), FLXA202 offers easy touch screen operation.
Sensors with Self-diagnostics Capabilities
Continuous measurement of sensor impedance, asymmetric potential, and slope, and continuous monitoring for electrode contamination/damage, burnout, and decline in measurement liquid level. (ex. pH Analyzer)
Display of sensor status and estimated maintenance time
Save the latest five calibration results and estimate the future maintenance and calibration times.
FieldMate
The detailed diagnostic information can be confirmed without going to field by using FieldMate.
FieldMate is a PC based configuration tool that performs numerous tasks, including initial setup of devices, daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and configuration backup for device replacement. FieldMate provides the easy operation for FLXA202 in quality monitoring room. FieldMate can monitor the diagnostic information of FLXA202.
DeviceViewer
FLXA202 and FieldMate
Installation cost is reduced with a multi-variable transmitter. The EJX multi-variable transmitter combines three process variables in one transmitter. It removes the need to install a separate gauge pressure transmitter, temperature transmitter and flow computer. Dedicated software for configuring the flow calculation is available (FieldMate – Flow Navigator).
Customer Issues
- Installation cost of multiple field devices is high.
- Mass flow measurement is expensive.
Utilize EJX910A/930A + Flow Navigator
- From one multi-variable transmitter, you can measure differential pressure, static pressure, temperature and mass flow. The total cost is greatly reduced.
- Flow Navigator software provides a simple, user friendly method to configure the mass flow measurement.
Utilize FieldMate
- Flow Navigator has a step by step interface based on FDT/DTM technology. You can set the data by simply selecting the primary element, and inputting the flow rate information.
- You can copy the configuration of one transmitter to another transmitter to help with multiple configurations.
EJX Multi-Variable Transmitter Outputs
① In the case of HART digital / FOUNDATION Fieldbus /Modbus, these types of outputs can transmit multi process values at the same time.
② In the case of Analog signal (4-20mA), a multiplexer can be used to convert up to three values from HART signals into 4-20mA signals. The transmitter can transmit up to four values in conjunction with the original signal.
③ In the case of ISA100(wireless), the ISA 100 adaptor can transmit up to four values from the HART signal without reconstructing an existing line.
The measurements that EJX multi-variable transmitter can transmit
|
Protocol |
DP | SP |
Ext. TEMP |
Other TEMP |
FLOW |
Total Flow *4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HART *1 | ● | ● either H or L |
● | ● Capsule Amplifier Flange (/DG6) |
● | ● |
| FOUNDATION Fieldbus *2 | ● | ● either H or L, or both |
● | ● Capsule Amplifier Flange (/DG1) |
● | ● |
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Modbus *3 |
● | ● either H or L |
● | ● Capsule Amplifier |
- | - |
*1：In 4-20mA, output is one signal by one value。In HART, output is one signal by multiple value (up to four value).
*2：Number of output values is up to five.
*3：Flow, total flow, other temperature（flange）as output are not supported.
*4：Total flow is using HART or the pulse signal. 4-20mA signal is not supported. In FOUNDATION fieldbus, output is using IT function block.
Coriolis (ROTAMASS 3) Major Features
- Wide flow range by multi flange structure
- Excellent zero stability at low flow rate
- High accuracy for density measurement
… with FieldMate (Added value)
- User friendly configuration tool
- Report generation for all parameters
- Maintenance information management
Coriolis (ROTAMASS 3)
Needs in the Field
- Flexible Installation
- Measurement with noise reduction
- Process Sustainability
Multivariable Coriolis (ROTAMASS 3) Solution
A）Multi Flange Concept
B）Dual tube & Box-in-Box structure
C）Visible LCD to show measurement value with self-diagnostic results
A）Multi Fange Concept
RCCT3 provides the various sizes of connections to adjust to your pipe size.
B）Dual tube & Box-in-Box structure
Dual tube & Box-in-Box structure contributes to the highly stable measurement with noise reduction. The robust structure reduces the effects of pipe vibration.
C）Visible LCD to show measurement value with self-diagnostic results
Local indicator shows the multi measurement values simultaneously on 4 lines. Moreover, it displays diagnostics such as slug flow, empty pipe, corrosion pipe, etc.
with FieldMate (Added Value)
To bring out the Field Device features fully, it is necessary to configure the field device parameters to the specific measured. FieldMate is the software to configure and adjust Field Devices.
- User friendly interface to configure field device parameters on a large screen
- Easy configuration for ROTAMASS concentration features (FieldMate special tool for ROTAMSS)
- Usable data is linked with Configuration data, Maintenance data, Photo, Sound, Movies, Documents
- One Click to share the configuration and maintenance data with FieldMate/PRM (Yokogawa Plant Asset Management system)
Engineers adjust/configure the field devices during the maintenance, if necessary. FieldMate supports these maintenance works effectively. This web page introduces the Features, Benefits, and usage example.
Users go on the patrol to check the situation in the field and check the device status as needed. If abnormalities are discovered, users record the conditions and install the maintenance tag onto the field devices to alert other users (inspectors). The FieldMate (Field Device Adjustment and Configuration Tool) can serve in these situations where abnormalities occur to take notes and photos of the conditions, allowing for detailed records.
We always make the work completion reports. In the same manner, generally engineers make the reports after completion of the field device installation/configuration/maintenance etc. The FieldMate (Field Device Adjustment and Configuration Tool) can generate these reports for field device parameters (name and values) by only one-touch/click to save the time (it is not necessary to write down the parameter values in the reports manually). These reports also contribute to confirm the parameters values with device status during the trouble, especially.
Engineers replace the field device due to some reason such as its failure. FieldMate (field device adjustment/configuration tool) provides the easy its replacement function (copy the necessary parameter values from old field device to new one).
Valves require the scheduled inspection and maintenance. The FieldMate (Field Device adjustment and configuration Tool) provides the user friendly interface to adjust/configure the valves (positioners). FieldMate supports to check the valve status and to configure their parameter values toward efficient plant operations (especially, saving the time for inspection and maintenance).
2011
Decades of operation, modernization and expansion have left many chemical plants with a somewhat haphazard automation mix of different controls, process control systems, remote I/Os and field devices. The various components may use different communication protocols such as HART, PROFIBUS or FOUNDATION Fieldbus, and are often based on different device integration technologies.
November 2006
Yokogawa FieldMate Advance software can configure and adjust intelligent field devices from different manufacturers and on multiple fieldbus protocols. This flexibility is possible thanks to the use of Field Device Tool (FDT) open standards developed by the FDT Group, of which Yokogawa is a board member.
Combining smart instruments, analyzers and valves with a modern asset management system can provide faster response to incidents, enable proactive maintenance, and reduce downtime.
As digital and multi-functional field devices are increasingly used in the process industry today, users have access to large amounts of information available from such devices.
In 2005, Yokogawa announced "VigilantPlant" as a concept to ward the realization of a type of plant operation that is considered ideal by our customers.
Many field devices are now being connected to process control systems through fieldbus communication. These field devices have intelligence, and so many settings and adjustments can be made through fieldbus communication.
FieldMate application software runs mainly on a notebook PC and is a key component epitomizing Yokogawa's asset excellence (AE) concept together with Plant Resource Manager (PRM). FieldMate is available in basic and advanced versions. The basic version enables parameter setting and adjustment as well as status check of a field device by directly connecting a FieldMate-installed PC to a Highway Addressable Remote Transducer (HART) device or FOUNDATION™ fieldbus H1 device.
FieldMate is field device adjustment and configuration software applying Electric Device Description Language (EDDL) and Field Device Tool/Device Type Manager (FDT/ DTM) technologies. The FDT/DTM is being standardized and disseminated by the FDT Group, a nonprofit organization. Yokogawa is also aggressively participating in those activities.
The FieldMate versatile device management wizard is PC software mainly used for configuring and adjusting field devices. Under the concept of "one tool for all," Yokogawa has been enhancing this software to support a wide range of field devices and field communication protocols.
Yokogawa has been leading the process automation industries as one of the pioneers in field digital technologies represented by the FOUNDATION fieldbus™ and Field Device Tool/Device Type Manager (FDT/DTM).
Brochures
- FieldMate Versatile Device Management Wizard (5.4 MB)
- ADMAG AXF Verification Tool (1.9 MB)
- AXF Advanced Features (533 KB)
Instruction Manuals
- FieldMate Versatile Device Management Wizard R3.04 (19.7 MB)
- Manual Change: FieldMate Versatile Device Management Wizard R3.04 (724 KB)
- User's Manual - FieldMate Versatile Device Management Wizard (German) (16.3 MB)
- User's Manual - FieldMate Versatile Device Management Wizard (French) (23.5 MB)
- User's Manual - FieldMate Versatile Device Management Wizard (Chinese) (49.8 MB)
- FieldMate Versatile Device Management Wizard Getting Started (2.3 MB)
- FieldMate R3.04 Operational Precaution (953 KB)
- FieldMate NE107 Field Diagnostics (2.5 MB)
- PRM Synchronization Tool (1.5 MB)
- User's Manual - FieldMate NE 107 Field Diagnostics (German) (4.8 MB)
- User's Manual - FieldMate NE 107 Field Diagnostics (French) (5.9 MB)
- User's Manual - FieldMate NE 107 Field Diagnostics (Chinese) (4.4 MB)
- Calibration Management for Liquid Analyzers (5.8 MB)
- AXF Verification Tool (10.7 MB)
General Specifications
- FieldMate Versatile Device Management Wizard (1.8 MB)
- FieldMate Validator (383 KB)
Software
Technical Information
- Useful functions added for routine patrol, maintenance reporting, and work handover -
- Featuring FDT2.0 support and a new alarm setting function -