Field Information Manager

Field Information Manager, the first FDI-based software for device management, 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.

System requirements and installation guidelines

Features

• Leveraging FDI technology, which combines the simplicity of EDD and information richness of DTM
• Utilize it for installed base, as it supports both legacy DDs and new FDI packages; i.e. one tool for existing and new devices
• Quick to start – installs on Windows tablets and workstations, scans, identifies & enables access to device within 3 mins
• Efficient & productive - equipped with high-performance and innovative graphical user interface
• Enables easy and efficient bulk device configuration of HART and PROFIBUS devices from a central location, enabled via device connectivity through System 800xA
• One tool for all needs - can be used in the Engineering station, in the Field, back of the panel or in maintenance workshop
• Fleet management and Asset management opportunities enabled via Connectivity to ABB Ability^TM through OPC UA

Connectivity supported by Field Information Manager 1.3

• HART modems
• ABB Ability^TM System 800xA
• ABB Ability^TM through OPC UA