Foundation™ Fieldbus H1 Field Device Stack
Portable Foundation Fieldbus H1 Protocol Software for Field Devices
Softing’s Foundation Fieldbus (FF) H1 field device stack is optimized with respect to size, performance, and portability to support customer-specific hardware platforms. It is especially targeted to low-power microcontrollers and includes the complete range of protocol features for implementing conformant FF H1 field devices.
Portability to Customer-Specific Hardware Platforms
- Especially focused on needs of typical process automation field devices
- Implementation optimized for usage of low-power microcontrollers in explosive environments
- Easy usage in wide range of microcontroller, memory, and operating system environments
- Quick adaptation to device-specific requirements for execution on customer-specific target platforms
Support of Full Range of Protocol Features
- Full spectrum of FieldComm Group specification
- Usage together with wide range of standard Function Blocks
- Optional support of Link Master functionality
- Individual selection of functionality supported by field device
Proven Quality
- One of the first implemented FF H1 field device stacks
- Implemented in more than 60% of all registered FF systems
- Successful through Softing’s uncompromising commitment to quality and extensive experience with embedding communication software into industrial components
| Minimum Hardware Requirements | CPU Class | 16 Bit |
| CPU Cycle | 4 MHz | |
| Flash | > 384 KB | |
| RAM | >128 KB | |
| Non-Volatile Memory | 4 KB (Basic Device) / 8 KB (Link Master) | |
| Fieldbus Interface | Number of Channels | 1 |
| Transfer Rate | 31.25 Kbit/s | |
| Licensing | Development License | One-time fee for developing one field device type using Softing Foundation Fieldbus H1 Field Device Stack |
| Royalties | Per-unit fee for licensing the Foundation Fieldbus H1 Field Device Stack for individual field devices Protected by Security EEPROM One-year maintenance contract recommended | |
| Options | Available Function Blocks | Analog Input (AI), Analog Output (AO), Discrete Input (DI), Discrete Output (DO), PID, Multiple Analog Input (MAI), Multiple Analog Output (MAO), Multiple Discrete Input (MDI), Multiple Discrete Output (MDO), Integrator (IT), Arithmetic (AR), Input Selector (IS), Signal Characterizer (SC), Output Splitter (OS) |
| Link Active Scheduler (LAS) | ||
| Block Instantiation | ||
Downloads
Articles & White Papers
Data Sheets
| FFH1FD | Foundation Fieldbus H1 Field Device Stack | |
| FFPA-PORT-FD | Porting of Foundation Fieldbus H1 Field Device Stack to customer-specific hardware | |
Scope of Delivery
| Hardware | Security EEPROM |
| Documentation | Application Programming Interface (API) Manual |
Additional Products and Services
| FFPA-MAINTAIN-FD | Maintenance Contract for FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Field Device Stack | |
| IFA-KK-020503 | Unified Fieldbus Controller UFC-100-L1 | |
| SPA-KK-020801 | FieldComm Group Physical Layer Test Certification Service for Foundation Fieldbus H1 Field Devices | |
| SPA-KK-020803 | FieldComm Group Conformance Test Pre-Certification Service for Foundation Fieldbus H1 Field Devices | |
| SPA-KK-020804 | FieldComm Group Interoperability Test Pre-Certification Service for Foundation Fieldbus H1 Field Devices | |
| KSA-FK-020220 | Foundation Fieldbus Starter Kit FF-START for FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 Network Set-Up | |
| TSA-KK-023001 | 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. | |
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. |
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Easy Setup of FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 NetworkThe 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 Kit has been designed with ease-of-use in mind and does not require any development or other time-consuming preparation work. Becoming Familiar with FOUNDATION FieldbusThe 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 DevelopmentThe 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 | |
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 Kit | Hardware and Software | 1 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 | |
| Documentation | FF Starter Kit Manuals and Documentation on CD-ROM | ||
Order Number
KSL-FK-020220 | FF Starter Kit |
Additional Products and Services
| OPC-MODB-TCP | Modbus 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. |
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