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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.
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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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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

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Highlights

Feature article
Field Device Integration opens up a new era in fieldbus technology
process-worldwide.com
Feedback from our customers who have used FIM software
Press release
Pulp and paper project to use #ABB Ability™ Field Information Manager Software Tool giving operators and production staff access to plant information from anywhere in the mill.
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