FOUNDATION Fieldbus

[sergesl]

I'm looking for information on communicating to a pressure sensor that has a FOUNDATION Fieldbus interface on it. I want to collect data from this device by using a PCMCIA card that will act as a Profibus master. I was told that NI has a converter to translate between these two protocols. I’m having a difficult time finding this device on your website. Could you give me information on any device that you may have that achieves this function and if possible direct me to any example code that may relate to using LabVIEW with this device if this is relevant? I’m not sure if LabVIEW even interfaces with this device or if it just plugs into the data bus and translates the information on its own.

Thank you,

[fieldbus]

NI has no such converter between FF and Profibus.

But HMS has this product, which is called ABX_DP_FF, and able to translate between Profibu DP and FF H1. Please refer to FF website "http://www.fieldbus.org/ProductsAndServices/DisplayProduct/default.asp?product_id=979".

[sergesl]

Thanks for your reply

[nya]

Intelligent devices, also referred to as smart sensors and intelligent field devices, are increasing in use throughout the industry. The fieldbus technology promises to improve quality, reduce costs and boost efficiency. These promises made by the fieldbus technology are derived partly from the fact that information which a field device is required to transmit or receive can be transmitted digitally. 

[vkostadinov]

I am trying to activate my National Instrument software:

1. NI-FBUS Configurator

2. NI_FBUS Monitor

Please help.

I created a Case #1891719

Regards,

Vlad

[Chris.W]

Please email to fieldbus.support@ni.com

And provode your serial number will help clear the problem.

Thanks.

Chris