Description
Foxboro FBMSSW
Technical Specifications
- Software Type: Device Driver Library / Firmware Package.
- Compatibility: Supports FBM200 series and later FBM hardware.
- Protocol Support: Includes drivers for Modbus, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and proprietary protocols.
Functional Features
- Dynamic Loading: Drivers are dynamically downloaded to the FBM at runtime, making the hardware generic and software-defined.
- Device Configuration: Provides graphical tools to configure device parameters, scan rates, and data mapping.
- Diagnostics Integration: Maps low-level hardware diagnostics to standard DCS alarm and status points.
- Version Management: Supports firmware upgrades and rollback capabilities.
Application Scenarios
Essential during system engineering, commissioning, spare part replacement, and system upgrades. Used by system engineers and maintenance personnel to integrate new devices or troubleshoot communication issues.
Performance Parameters
- Load Time: Driver download and initialization typically complete in seconds.
- Resource Footprint: Optimized code minimizes impact on controller CPU and bus bandwidth.
Material Composition
Digital code stored on installation media, USB drives, or system servers, ultimately residing in the FBM’s flash memory.
Structural Characteristics
Exists as a software package with an installer, documentation, and configuration utilities. In the DCS, it appears as a structured device tree with configurable properties.
