How to order a license and supply a correct MAC address
- Download the Field Information Manager software via the link at the bottom of this page.
- Install and start the software. Then navigate to Tools Menu - OPTIONS - LICENSE HANDLING for retrieving the preferred MAC address of your computer. Please add the MAC address to the "Contact information" section.
- Please select a Field Information Manager Edition from the list below and add this information to the "Contact information" section.
- Access the "Contact information" section at the bottom of this page and add a text that you want to order the ABB Field Information Manager software and which edition you want to order.
- During the ordering & procurement stage, ABB staff will get in contact with you to verify the given information.
- Finally, you will receive a mail that contains the license file and further information from ABB.
Field Information Manager Editions
Field Information Manager is available in different software editions to provide the required functionality for various use cases.
A suitable license is required to activate a software edition.
All functionalities of Field Information Manager are disabled until a license is imported.
The Device Window Edition (DWE) provides very basic functionality to explore the Field Information Manager.
It is limited to one single connected field device at a time and used typically for point-to-point connections with local modems.
The Handheld Edition (HHE) provides typical functionality required for field device configuration and maintenance using a handheld device.
It is designed for handheld devices to bring the Field Information Manager as a device management tool into the field. This edition is limited to 100 device tags and standalone applications (with only one Field Information Manager Client).
The Device Management Edition (DME) provides the full range of features and is intended as a permanent device management tool connected to a larger number of field devices.
It is scalable with additional Field Information Manager Clients for parallel working and higher tag numbers. Integration of ABB Ability™ System 800xA and ABB Ability™ Symphony Plus is possible as well as exposing field device data via the built-in OPC UA interface. Other licensed features such as connectivity to Rockwell hardware (Allen Bradley 1756 I/O Series) via EtherNet/IP or automated Loop Checks in Field Information Manager add further value to the edition for an efficient device management.
The UMC Edition provides configuration and maintenance capabilities for the ABB UMC100.3 Universal Motor Controller.
It is a standalone version of Field Information Manager and supports up to 2500 device tags.
This edition is limited to the ABB UMC100.3 Universal Motor Controller as the only supported device package and type.