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FieldCare SFE500
Field device configuration

Universal field device configuration tool for HART,

PROFIBUS and FOUNDATION fieldbus

Application
FieldCare is Endress+Hauser's universal tool for configuring field devices. It can con-
figure all intelligent field devices in a plant and supports in managing them. By using
status information, it also provides a simple but effective means of checking their
health.
FieldCare is scalable, offering simple device setup, device maintenance management,
condition-based maintenance and life cycle management according to license option.
It can be upgraded at any time to extend functionality.

Features and Benefits

• Frame application certified by FDT (Field Device Tool, Int. Organization)
• Supports Ethernet, HART, PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION fieldbus and Endress+Hauser
service protocols
• Supplied with a complete library of certified DTMs (Device Type Manager) for
operation of all Endress+Hauser devices
• Comes with CommDTMs for HART, PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION fieldbus,
Endress+Hauser service protocols
• Operates all third-party gateways, actuators, remote I/O systems and sensors
supporting the FDT standard
• Ensures full functionality for all Endress+Hauser and third-party devices with
DTMs
• Offers generic profile operation for any third-party fieldbus device that does not
have a vendor DTM
• Integrates all registered HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus devices without DTMs
through iDTM technology
• Scans, identifies, assigns DTMs and adds devices to network automatically
• Enables connection to the Endress+Hauser life cycle management tool (LCM)
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Function and System Design

Function
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devices into, for example, asset management and FieldCare
process control systems. All configuration and
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• Vertical integration by nested communication

System design
Network connection Depending upon the communication interface offered by the device, FieldCare may be connected via a
network or point-to-point to a powered device. The software is installed on a Windows PC, laptop or
tablet, and the connection made via a network card, an appropriate interface card or a USB or Bluetooth
modem. Access may be via a gateway with CommDTM, or if it supports FDT, via a controller. The phys-
ical architecture is mirrored by the nested CommDTMs and DeviceDTMs.
The devices are configured via DeviceDTMs. If the device does not have a native DTM, but is registered
at a fieldbus technology association, then it can be operated by the appropriate iDTM. Interfaces such
as PROFIBUS DP/PA couplers must be either transparent or be supplied with a CommDTM if access is
to be made to the connected devices. Devices with 4–20 mA, binary and pulse/frequency outputs can-
not be operated.

Ethernet

Ethernet/
FOUNDATION fieldbus Ethernet/PROFIBUS
Gateway Gateway
e.g. SFC162 e.g. Fieldgate SFG500

Commubox FXA195
for HART

Fig. 1: FieldCare architecture showing central access to a HART, FOUNDATION fieldbus and
PROFIBUS network via gateway and Ethernet

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HART point-to-point Fig. 2 shows a HART point-to-point connection via a HART power supply using the FXA195 USB/
connection HART modem. Since the power supply has a communication resistor, the communication resistor of the
FXA195 must be switched off. The connection can be made at the power supply module or the device ter-
minals as required.

FieldCare
4–20 mA/HART

USB 270 :

On
Off
HART power supply
FXA195 e.g. RMA422, RN221N FXA195
with communication
resistor

Fig. 2: Point-to-point connection with a HART field device

If there is no communication resistor in the 4–20 mA signal loop, the FXA195 USB modem must be
connected cross the HART terminals of the device with its communication resistor switched on.

Temporary PROFIBUS point- Fig. 3 shows a PROFIBUS point-to-bus connection for setting up PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA
to-bus connection devices on the test bench or in the field using the PROFIusb PROFIBUS interface.

PROFIusb interface
PROFIBUS DP

USB port
Coupler MC RIO
FieldCare

PROFIBUS PA

PROFIBUS HART

Fig. 3: Temporary PROFIBUS point-to-bus connection

Permanent PROFIBUS point- Fig. 4 shows a permanent PROFIBUS point-to-bus connection for setting up PROFIBUS field devices on
to-bus connection the test bench using a SFG500 Fieldgate in controller mode.

Power
Run
Failure
PB DP
PB Err

Reset
RS485
LAN 1
LAN 2
SFG500
Access Point
AB001CF2897L

SFG500
LAN 1

Ethernet
LAN 2

(crossover cable) PROFIBUS

FieldCare
Coupler DP

PA

Fig. 4: Permanent point-to-bus connection for PROFIBUS field devices

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System Integration
CommDTMs
FieldCare CommDTMs Designation Protocol Application FieldCare Condition Monitoring
CDI Communication Service FXA291: CDI service interface N/A
FXA291
IPC (Level, Pressure) Service FXA193/FXA291: IPC level/ N/A
FXA193/FXA291 pressure service interface
PCP TXU10/FXA291 Service TXU10/FXA291: N/A
PCP service interface
ISS (Flow) FXA193/ Service FXA193/FXA291: N/A
FXA291 ISS flow service interface
FXA520 HART FXA520 Ethernet/HART gateway: Certified for CM*
pass through connection to HART
devices
HART Communication HART FXA195 or Mactek VIATOR N/A
(USB/HART or RS-232C/HART)
HART point-to-point connection
HART IP HART UDP SWG70: Wireless HART gateway Not certified for CM
Communication
DP/PA Link PROFIBUS Siemens DP/PA Link: Connection to Certified for CM*
PROFIBUS PA devices • See release notes
ET 200M PROFIBUS Siemens ET-200M: Certified for CM*
RIO PROFIBUS DP/HART
ET 200iSP PROFIBUS Siemens ET-200iSP: Certified for CM*
RIO PROFIBUS DP/HART
PROFIdtm DPV1 PROFIBUS FXA720/ PCMCIA PROFIBUS card: Certified for CM*
Ethernet/PROFIBUS DP connection
PROFIBUS Master DP- PROFIBUS Trebing+Himstedt TH LINK: Certified for CM*
V1 Ethernet/PROFIBUS DP connection • See release notes
S-Mux Communication PROFIBUS P+F Multiplexer KFD2/2700 series Certified for CM*
SFG500 PROFIBUS SFG500: PROFIBUS Master Certified for CM*
FF H1 CommDTM FOUNDATION National Instruments PCMCIA N/A
fieldbus FBUS card: connection to
FOUNDATION fieldbus H1
*Tested by Endress+Hauser for CommDTM functionality, stability, failure and recovery behavior in FieldCare CM

Please pay attention to the individual release notes of the FieldCare communication DTMs. The system
requirements of the DTMs can differ from the FieldCare system requirements.

3rd Party DTMs Endress+Hauser recommends an integration test for the use of third-party DTMs, particularly if the
DTMs are not certified.
A number of DTMs for third party remote I/Os are known to work in FieldCare in connection with spe-
cific component architectures. For more information, contact Endress+Hauser.

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Interfaces to Endress+Hauser environment

LCM interface FieldCare can be connected to the LCM databases (Portal or Enterprise). This allows the user access to
the common equipment record, spare part finder etc. as well as various LCM applications such as com-
parison of current to historic configurations.

LC
LCM-Internet Portal
(E
(Endress+Hauser
da
database)
FieldCare
Fie LC
LCM Enterprise

Internet
Device in Net replication
via Internet or Ethernet Ethernet

Network connection

SOAP and e-mail interface The optional Condition Monitoring module can exchange data with other tools via an e-mail or
XML file.

Launch interface FieldCare can be embedded or started from any SCADA application by using the so-called launch
interface.

Operability
Operation • Standard configurable Windows graphical user interface with icons, short cuts etc.
• Creation of projects in network (communication) and plant (logistic) views
• Projects created manually or automatically with a project setup wizard
• Standard windows functions for saving, opening, printing, editing projects, changing workspace etc.
• FDT frame languages DE, EN, FR, IT, ES, CH, JP
• DTM graphical user interface and language dependent on device and supplier

Examples of screens

Network and Plant View iDTM HART

Condition Monitoring Device Report Connection to LCM portal through "Device in Net"

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Software Specification
FieldCare • FDT-certified frame, FDT-certified DTM libraries
• Configuration and commissioning of Endress+Hauser and third-party devices based on DTM
technology
• Support of Ethernet, HART, PROFIBUS and FOUNDATION fieldbus
• Support of Endress+Hauser service protocol to access our instruments independent of fieldbus
protocol
• Includes CommDTMs for HART, PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION fieldbus, Service Interface and Gateways
for remote service
• Plant View:
logical view of plant with tagging and archiving
• Document Management:
storage of key documents under the device tag
• Inventory View:
list of all devices in the plant
• LCM Connectivity:
ability to connect to LCM database via Internet
• Project Management:
import/export of projects and settings
• Reports:
configurable and printable reports of device settings, plant configuration etc.
• User Management:
configurable list of users
• Typically up to 1200 field devices, more on request
• iDTM HART operates 3rd party HART devices without DTM in FieldCare
Contains more than 1400 registered HART EDDs from about 110 device manufacturers
• iDTM FOUNDATION fieldbus operates 3rd party FOUNDATION fieldbus devices without DTM in
FieldCare
Contains more than 570 registered FOUNDATION fieldbus field devices from about 80 device
manufacturers

Condition Monitoring Extracts data from selected devices and, based on the way they are set up, creates alarms via e-mail or
(option) through the operator workstation to alert users of a potential need for maintenance. The operator is
given additional device data to allow him to make informed decisions.
• Independent solution for the maintenance task
• Focus on critical devices and beneficial information
• NE107 compliant

Supplied support software • Microsoft .NET Version 3.5 SP1

• Microsoft Management Console Version 1.21)
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express1)
• Microsoft Windows Installer 4.52)
1
) Programs are automatically installed by FieldCare Installation Manager if not available or no
compatible release is already installed.
2) Programs are automatically installed by FieldCare Installation Manager if not available.

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System Requirements
Operating system Version Available since End of Microsoft sup- FieldCare support sta-
port tus
WinXP Professional SP3 April 2008 April 2010* OK
Windows 7 Professional (x32+x64) October 2009 April 2013 OK
Windows 7 Professional SP1 (x32+x64) February 2011 January 2015 OK
Windows 7 Ultimate (x32+x64) October 2009 April 2013 OK
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (x32+x64) February 2011 January 2015 OK
Windows 7 Enterprise (x32+x64) October 2009 April 2013 OK
Windows 7 Enterprise SP1 (x32+x64) February 2011 January 2015 OK
Windows 8 October 2012 January 2018 OK
Windows 8 Professional October 2012 January 2018 OK
Windows 8 Enterprise October 2012 January 2018 OK
Date marked with (*) defines the end of the standard support, an additional Microsoft extended sup-
port of five years is possible.

Hardware Item Recommended

Processor type Pentium IV 3 GHz CPU
AMD 3 GHz CPU
Main memory (RAM) 2048 MB RAM
Hard-disk (HDD) capacity (Status 8.0 GB for full installation plus
June 2013 with FieldCare package 4.5 GB in a temporary folder during installation on system partition
1.21.00): Partial installation as follows:
• 500 MB FieldCare
• 1.8 GB System Components
• 4.5 GB Endress+Hauser DTM libraries (HART, PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION
fieldbus)
• 800 MB Endress+Hauser Service DTM library
• 400 MB Endress+Hauser iDTM libraries
Monitor resolution 1024 x 768, 64,000 colors

Ordering Information
Product Structure Detailed information about the product structure is available:
• In the Product Configurator on the Endress+Hauser website: www.endress.com  Select country
Products System components & recorders  Tooling FieldCare
• From your Endress+Hauser Sales Center: www.addresses.endress.com

Documentation
Field of Activity  Process Solutions  Plant Asset Management
Field of Activities FA00017S/04/en Field of Activities FA00024S/04/en

Competence Brochure  FieldCare  FieldCare PAM through Fieldgate

Competence Brochure CP00001S/04/en Competence Brochure CP00011S/04/en
 FDT - Field Device Tool
Competence Brochure CP00010S/04/en

Operating Instructions  FieldCare  FieldCare

Getting Started BA00027S/04/en Tutorial for FieldCare projects
BA00065S/04/en

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