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ABB Ability™ Field Information Manager

Fieldbus device management made easy

ABB Field Information Manager is a device management tool that fully embraces the Field Device Integration (FDI) Common Host Components. It makes the configuration, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance of fieldbus instruments easier and quicker than ever before.

ABB's Field Information Manager software employs FDI technology and is equipped with high-performance and innovative graphical user interface that helps technicians to effectively work with the process instrumentation.

Free trial software download

Click here to download your free trial versions of ABB Ability™ Field Information Manager tool.

Features

Efficient & productive - innovative high-performance graphical user interface
Easy bulk device configuration of HART and PROFIBUS devices from a central location, enabled via device connectivity through System 800xA
Asset management opportunities enabled via Connectivity to ABB Ability™ through OPC UA
Ease of use & navigation - FIM’s Device Bar allows the user to easily access all open devices
Compatible with installed base - supports both legacy DDs and new FDI packages; i.e. one tool for existing and new devices
One tool for all needs - can be used in the Engineering station, in the Field, back of the panel or in maintenance workshop

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ABB Ability™ Field Information Manager

Core Values

Functional design for the best-in-class field experience

Intuitive user interface for easy navigation and data interpretation
It can be used in an Engineering station, in the Field, back of the panel or in maintenance workshop
Quick to start – installs on Windows tablets and workstations, scans, identifies & enables access to device within 3 mins
Connects to Online drivers repository – eliminates the trial & error search of Device drivers

Built for engineering efficiency

Compare instrument configuration to various project data sources for early detection and correction errors.
Individual and bulk parameterization and configuration of intelligent field devices.
Automated creation of test application to be used for functional loop checks
Automated, hands-free, multi-point smart sensor loop checks, testing and enablement
Autogenerated loop and alarm check documentation for project management progress reporting and transfer to 3rd party completion systems.

supporting latest field device technology

Leverages FDI technology, which combines the simplicity of EDD and information richness of DTM
supports a wide range of field protocols such as Profibus, HART, HART IP, Profinet and OPC UA
supports both legacy DDs and new FDI packages; i.e., one tool for existing and new devices
Fleet management and Asset management opportunities enabled via Connectivity to ABB AbilityTM through OPC UA