Field Information Manager software download

Download free software - FDI-based fieldbus device management tool

ABB Field Information Manager is a software for device management that makes the configuration, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance of fieldbus instruments easier and quicker than ever before.

The user is free to use the software without ordering a license from ABB. Without a license the tool is designed to connect & configure online with one HART device at a time via a HART modem.
FIM General (FIM 3.0.1)
FIM with System 800xA (FIM 3.0.1)
FIM with Symphony Plus SD & MR series (FIM 2.5)

Installation Guidelines

Please observe also the Learn more - Learning Center for further information about installation details.

  • Field Information Manager supports various types of installation for different use cases.
  • The Field Information Manager Installer requires administrator rights to be started and guides the user through the installation process.
  • The Installer provides different profiles to preconfigure the installation scope for an easy setup. The Installer remains on the node and is always available via Windows Apps & Features to modify the installation scope (i.e. to add or remove components).
  • Microsoft .NET Framework is required and installed automatically if not existing yet.
  • Standalone installation includes Field Information Manager Server and Client both running on one node, behaving as one application.
  • Client/Server installation includes one Field Information Manager Server running on a central node with various Field Information Manager Clients connecting to this server via network (enabling parallel work on the same system).
  • Existing installations of Field Information Manager can be upgraded to the latest version. The Field Information Manager Installer detects components already installed on the node and selects them for upgrade automatically.
  • Field Information Manager 2.5 is required for upgrade to version 3.0.1. If running a version older than 2.5, please upgrade to version 2.5 first. Field Information Manager Server must be installed on the same node as the previous installation of version 2.5 to take over data. Data from previous installation can be migrated to a fresh installation of Field Information Manager Server on another node as well.

 

Hardware and software requirements

Operating System Requirements

  • Field Information Manager Client: Windows 10 (64 Bit) on computers or touch devices, 10 GB storage space, 1 Gigabyte RAM.
  • Field Information Manager Server: Windows 10 (64 Bit) or alternatively Windows Server 2019 or 2022 on computers, 10 GB storage space, 1 Gigabyte RAM.
  • Connectivities: Windows 10 (64 Bit) or alternatively Windows Server 2019 or 2022 on computers, 5 GB storage space, 1 Gigabyte RAM.

Supported HART FSK-modems

Field Information Manager (FIM) contains the Thorsis (ifak system) modem driver and is already prepared to support ABB / Thorsis (ifak system) HART modems listed below:

  • ABB NDA121-NX USB (Ex ia)
  • ABB NHA121-NO USB
  • Thorsis (ifak system) isHRT USB
  • Thorsis (ifak system) isHRT USBeX
  • Thorsis (ifak system) H@RT BluePack

Other modems require a manual modem driver installation. The supported baud rates are: 1200, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200.

Supported PROFIBUS modems

Field Information Manager (FIM) contains the Thorsis (ifak system) modem driver and is already prepared to support ABB / Thorsis (ifak system) PROFIBUS modems listed below:

  • Thorsis (ifak system) isPro USBx12

Other modems require a manual modem driver installation.

Supported Gateways

The Field Information Manager supports further connectivities through the supported gateways listed below:

  • Connectivity to ABB S800 I/O and ABB S900 I/O through Thorsis (ifak system) isNet Lite - Ethernet Communication Module with isNet PROFIBUS DP (converting Ethernet to PROFIBUS DP).
  • Connectivity to HART field devices connected to RS232/RS485 multiplexers through Thorsis isHMuxGate - Ethernet Communication Module.

See here how to setup the connection.

Click here for your free software download (FIM 3.0.1)

Installation Guidelines

Please observe also the Learn more - Learning Center for further information about installation details.

  • Field Information Manager supports various types of installation for different use cases.
  • The Field Information Manager Installer requires administrator rights to be started and guides the user through the installation process.
  • The Installer provides different profiles to preconfigure the installation scope for an easy setup. The Installer remains on the node and is always available via Windows Apps & Features to modify the installation scope (i.e. to add or remove components).
  • Microsoft .NET Framework is required and installed automatically if not existing yet.
  • Standalone installation includes Field Information Manager Server and Client both running on one node, behaving as one application.
  • Client/Server installation includes one Field Information Manager Server running on a central node with various Field Information Manager Clients connecting to this server via network (enabling parallel work on the same system).
  • Existing installations of Field Information Manager can be upgraded to the latest version. The Field Information Manager Installer detects components already installed on the node and selects them for upgrade automatically.
  • Field Information Manager 2.5 is required for upgrade to version 3.0.1. If running a version older than 2.5, please upgrade to version 2.5 first. Field Information Manager Server must be installed on the same node as the previous installation of version 2.5 to take over data. Data from previous installation can be migrated to a fresh installation of Field Information Manager Server on another node as well.

Setup process of FIM Bridge 800xA is described in detail on ABB System 800xA connectivity page:
https://new.abb.com/control-systems/fieldbus-solutions/fim/connectivities/system800xa

 

Hardware and software requirements

Operating System Requirements

  • Field Information Manager Client: Windows 10 (64 Bit) on computers or touch devices, 10 GB storage space, 1 Gigabyte RAM.
  • Field Information Manager Server: Windows 10 (64 Bit) or alternatively Windows Server 2019 or 2022 on computers, 10 GB storage space, 1 Gigabyte RAM.
  • Connectivities (also FIM Bridge 800xA): Windows 10 (64 Bit) or alternatively Windows Server 2019 or 2022 on computers, 5 GB storage space, 1 Gigabyte RAM.

Supported HART FSK-modems

Field Information Manager (FIM) contains the Thorsis (ifak system) modem driver and is already prepared to support ABB / Thorsis (ifak system) HART modems listed below:

  • ABB NDA121-NX USB (Ex ia)
  • ABB NHA121-NO USB
  • Thorsis (ifak system) isHRT USB
  • Thorsis (ifak system) isHRT USBeX
  • Thorsis (ifak system) H@RT BluePack

Other modems require a manual modem driver installation. The supported baud rates are: 1200, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200.

Supported PROFIBUS modems

Field Information Manager (FIM) contains the Thorsis (ifak system) modem driver and is already prepared to support ABB / Thorsis (ifak system) PROFIBUS modems listed below:

  • Thorsis (ifak system) isPro USBx12

Other modems require a manual modem driver installation.

Supported Gateways

The Field Information Manager supports further connectivities through the supported gateways listed below:

  • Connectivity to ABB S800 I/O and ABB S900 I/O through Thorsis (ifak system) isNet Lite - Ethernet Communication Module with isNet PROFIBUS DP (converting Ethernet to PROFIBUS DP).
  • Connectivity to HART field devices connected to RS232/RS485 multiplexers through Thorsis isHMuxGate - Ethernet Communication Module.

See here how to setup the connection.

Supported System 800xA versions

  • 6.0.3 (LTS)
  • 6.1.1 (LTS)
Click here for your free software download (FIM 3.0.1)

Installation Guidelines

Please observe also the Learn more - Learning Center for further information about installation details.

  • Normally, the installation will complete in less than 3 minutes.
  • The installation of the Field Information Manager will automatically upgrade a previous version if already installed.
  • Please uninstall the Field Information Manager 1.0 version because this version does not support any upgrade.
  • The installation of the Field Information Manager software requires administrator rights. Any other users can start the installation setup file, but during the installation procedure the system will ask for an administrator user and password.
  • The setup will install the Microsoft .NET framework automatically if required and reboot if necessary. After the reboot please start the setup file again. However, installing the .NET framework will delay the normal installation time.

 

Hardware and software requirements

Operating System Requirements   

  • Field Information Manager: Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (64 Bit) on computers or touch devices.
  • Connectivities (also FIM Bridge S+): Windows 10 (64 Bit) or alternatively Windows Server 2019 or 2022 on computers, 10 GB storage space, 1 Gigabyte RAM.

Supported HART FSK-modems

Field Information Manager (FIM) contains the Thorsis (ifak system) modem driver and is already prepared to support ABB / Thorsis (ifak system) HART modems listed below:

  • ABB NDA121-NX USB (Ex ia)
  • ABB NHA121-NO USB
  • Thorsis (ifak system) isHRT USB
  • Thorsis (ifak system) isHRT USBeX
  • Thorsis (ifak system) H@RT BluePack

Other modems require a manual modem driver installation. The supported baud rates are: 1200, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200.

Supported PROFIBUS modems

Field Information Manager (FIM) contains the Thorsis (ifak system) modem driver and is already prepared to support ABB / Thorsis (ifak system) PROFIBUS modems listed below:

  • Thorsis (ifak system) isPro USBx12

Other modems require a manual modem driver installation.

Supported Gateways

The Field Information Manager supports further connectivities through the supported gateways listed below:

  • Connectivity to ABB S800 I/O and ABB S900 I/O through Thorsis (ifak system) isNet Lite - Ethernet Communication Module with isNet PROFIBUS DP (converting Ethernet to PROFIBUS DP).

See here how to setup the connection.

Supported Symphony Plus SD Series version

  • S+ Engineering 2.4

Supported Symphony Plus MR Series version

  • S+ Engineering for Melody 2.0 (SP2) with FIM 2.5
Click here for your free software download (FIM 2.5)

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