Fieldmate™: Portable Field Device Tool Supports FDT and EDDL

Yokogawa`s FieldMateâ„¢ Advance is a portable field device engineering and maintenance tool which uses open interface Field Device Tool (FDT) technology to facilitate the configuration and adjustment of field devices such as sensors and valves at production sites, regardless of the manufacturer or the communication protocols. Electronic device description language (EDDL) interface technology is also supported. The FieldMateTM Advance software helps to realise Asset Excellence, which is one of the essential elements in Yokogawa`s VigilantPlantTM concept for achieving the ideal plant. FieldMateTM Advance helps customers to optimise Asset Availability through improved device control and maintenance.