• dtmMANAGER                                                           
• dtmINSPECTOR                                                           

Because your devices, drives and controls normally need more than one DTM and are not exclusively used in the FDT environment, we have developed a wholesome solution:

The Device-Management-Strategy.

M&M Software also has tailor-made solutions for the development of FDT-Frame applications.

• The fdtCONTAINER Product family supports both the individual integration of FDT in any application scenarios and the operation as Stand-Alone FDT Frame. 
• The disposable fdtCONTAINER application already offers all the functions of a full-blown FDT-Frame-Application.
• The advantages of FDT are also available for your mobile applications with the fdtCONTAINER pocket-frame  - this is integrated in your overall FDT-Strategy.

The Field-Device-Tool-Standard (FDT) is meant to simplify and standardize the integration of measuring instruments and automated devices in engineering and configuration systems. This applies for the machinery of both Process technology and Production automation.

• Advantages for manufacturers of devices, drives and controls

The manufacturers of devices, drives and controls must develop and provide PC-Software for their products. This ranges from configuration and commissioning tools, to programming tools, and lastly to engineering tools. They are mostly independent programs, which can not be integrated in other applications. FDT now offers the possibility of realizing the device specific function of these applications as Software-Component (DTMs). They can now be integrated into any FDT-Container. The development and service of elaborate interfaces to different engineering and control systems is a thing of the past. Yet, the integration into these FDT-based systems is still possible.

• Advantages for System and Plant developers

FDT also has advantages for System and Plant developers. They can concentrate on the actual functions of their application and must not work around factory or protocol specific interfaces.

• Advantages for the end-user

The end-user is able to operate all his devices with one single configuration and maintenance tool. The procurement of several tools, familiarization and training and maintenance are no longer required.

This open portal allows access to a lot of information and helpful tools in and around FDT/DTM. The portal can be reached under the address https://extranet.mm-software.com/fdt-platform . The user will find many editorials and presentations that will get him acquainted with the technology and also information about specific subjects, such as “Test and Certification” or “DTM-Generation”.

On top of that, there is an online version of the FDT specification, which gives DTM-developers quick and easy access to all relevant information through numerous useful, additional features and functionality.

The highlights of the platform are the FDT tools: This toolbox presently contains four applications to support the work of DTM-developers. All tools can be downloaded free of charge from the platform after a one-time registration.

The platform is continually extended with new functions. A forum for the exchange of information and periodic webcasts for FDT/DTM-relevant issues are currently in preparation.