FOUNDATION™ fieldbus H1 Host Stack

Portable FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Multi-Channel Protocol Software for Host Systems and Controllers

The FOUNDATION fieldbus (FF) H1 host stack provides protocol software designed for implementation in customer-specific FF H1 host systems and controllers. It supports the entire range of FF features and allows simultaneous access to up to four FF H1 segments.

  • Quick Adaptation to Customer-Specific Hardware Platforms

  • Full Set of Functionality

  • Proven Quality Through Market Leading Position

Portability to Customer-Specific Hardware Platforms

The FF H1 host stack is a compact, yet high-performance protocol software implementation that is optimized to run very efficiently on any hardware and operating system platform. As a result, the flexible design of the Softing FF H1 host stack supports the quick adaptation of the software to customer-specific target platforms.

Support of Full Range of Protocol Features

Softing’s FF H1 host stack has been implemented to support the full spectrum of the Fieldbus Foundation specification. The protocol software can control up to four FF H1 segments as a Link Active Scheduler (LAS) and Time Master (TM). It provides a complete interface for implementing typical host applications. Furthermore, the modular design of the protocol software allows the host manufacturer to individually select what functionality will be supported by his host system.

Proven Software Quality

Softing has been one of the first companies to implement the FF H1 host stack. Today, more than 70% of all certified FF H1 host systems and field devices are based on Softing’s protocol stack. The reason that so many host manufacturers have opted to integrate Softing’s conformant, high-performance, and industry-hardened protocol stack into their systems is founded on Softing’s uncompromising commitment to quality and Softing’s extensive experience with embedding communication software into industrial components.

 

Minimum Hardware Requirements







CPU Class16Bit
CPU Cycle10MHz
ROM200KB (32-Bit CPU)
RAM>256KB
Fieldbus Interface

Number of ChannelsUp to 4
Transfer Rate31.25Kbit/s
UBA-KK-020501FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Host Stack
FFPA-PORT-HSTPorting of FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Host Stack to Customer-Specific Hardware

Scope of Delivery

FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Host StackDocumentationApplication Programming Interface (API) Manual

Additional Products and Services

FFPA-MAINTAIN-HostMaintenance Contract for FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Host Stack
KSA-FK-020220FOUNDATION fieldbus Starter Kit FF-START for FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Network Set-Up
TRA-FF-GLIntroductory Training “FOUNDATION fieldbus”
This training is not offered as a standard training course, but tailored to individual customer requirements. It is usually held as part of a workshop and in connection with an integration project.

FF Field Device Testing and FF Technology Evaluation

The FF Starter Kit includes a complete set of hardware and software equipment that is required to set up and operate a FOUNDATION fieldbus (FF) H1 network. This tool is suited for learning how to use FF technology and represents the best starting point for instrument manufacturers planning to implement FF functionality in their field devices.

  • Easy Network Setup
  • Becoming Familiar with FOUNDATION fieldbus
  • Test Environment for Device Development

Easy Setup of FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 Network

The FF Starter Kit includes all hardware and software components necessary to setup, configure, and monitor an FF H1 network. It is mainly based on Softing’s successful FF products and includes a Linking Device, a sample FF H1 field device with interactive simulation capabilities, a Windows-based configuration tool, a power conditioner, cables, as well as detailed documentation. This stand alone Starter Kithas been designed with ease-of-use in mind and does not require any development or other time-consuming preparation work.

Becoming Familiar with FOUNDATION Fieldbus

The plug-and-play FF Starter Kit allows evaluating and learning FF technology. Users of this solution are enabled to gain practical experience in planning, configuring, setting up, running and maintaining a network. In addition to learning purposes, the Starter Kit can be used for demonstrations and showroom applications. 

Test Environment for Device Development

The FF Starter Kit is moreover designed for laboratory and development use and enables users to carry out FF H1 field device tests. The included Linking Device provides access via FF High Speed Ethernet (HSE) to up to 4 segments with up to 16 devices each. Process values can be monitored and individual network situations can be tested by using the FF H1 field device simulation capabilities.

Additional Information

FF Starter Ki Data Sheet

Technical Data

FF-START consists of individual FOUNDATION fieldbus Softing products (see Scope of Delivery). The detailed Technical Data of these products can be found in the respective datasheets which are all included in the FF-START CD-ROM.

Scope of Delivery

FF Starter KitHardware and Software1 Softing FOUNDATION fieldbus Linking Device FG-110 FF
1 Softing FOUNDATION fieldbus Sample Device FBK-2-START
1 Softing FOUNDATION fieldbus Configuration Tool FF-CONF
1 Power Conditioner (Relcom F11)
24V Power Supply (for FG-110 FF)
2 FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Cables
DocumentationFF Starter Kit Manuals and Documentation on CD-ROM

Order Number

KSA-FK-020220

FF Starter Kit

Additional Products and Services

OPC-MODB-TCPModbus TCP OPC Server

TRA-FF-GL

Introductory Training “FOUNDATION fieldbus”
This training is not offered as a standard training course, but tailored to individual customer requirements. It is usually held as part of a workshop and in connection with an integration project.