FDT/DTM standardizes the communication and configuration interface between all field devices and host systems. Any devices can be configured, operated, and maintained through this standardized user interface regardless of supplier, type or communication protocol. The FDT/DTM describes interface that standardized data exchange between devices and control system or ENGINEERING or asset management TOOLS.

Elements in FDT/DTM architecture are:

• FDT Frame: This element is a container that allows embedding DTMS. FDT Frame offer services LIKE user management, project management and services that allow communication between DTMs.
• DTMs: DTMs are classified into two categories:

1. Comm. DTMs: Represents communication components like PC communication cards, couplers, gateways, remote I/Os, and linking devices.
2. Device DTMs which connect to the field device configuration components (e.g: Profibus: DP, DPV1, PA device). DTM is provided by the device manufacturer and represents the WHOLE logic and parameters of a device.

FDT/DTM standardizes the communication and configuration interface between all field devices and host systems. Any devices can be configured, operated, and maintained through this standardized user interface regardless of supplier, type or communication protocol. The FDT/DTM describes interface that standardized data exchange between devices and control system or engineering or asset management tools.

Elements in FDT/DTM architecture are: