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DD selection
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Use the following options to select DD files when a DD with matching device revision
is not available.
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Use DD file of previous device revision: Use this option to automatically
communicate using a DD file having device revision lower than that of the
device.
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Use generic DD file: Use this option to automatically communicate to the
device using an appropriate generic DD file.
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Always ask user: Use this option to always prompt the user with a choice for
communicating to the device either using the previous device revision or using
a generic DD file.
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Always Use Generic: Use this option to always communicate to the device
using generic DD files even if a DD file with matching device revision as the
device is present.
Note:
Manage DDs
Using this feature, the user can manage the DD files installed with FDM. A DD file contains
descriptive information about the functionality of a device. By default, a set of DD files are installed
with FDM. However, if you do not have a DD for a given device, the user can install it using the
"Add DD File" feature under Library tab. Similarly, the user can uninstall a DD file or a set of DD
files using "Delete DD File" feature. The user can also directly copy the DD files in appropriate
hierarchy using a card reader or "Active Sync/Mobile Device Center" mechanisms. In such a case,
the user should validate the library view using the "Refresh" feature.
Overview
Using Manage DDs under Library tab, the user can add or delete DD file for devices. A list of
already available DD files is maintained in the DD Library. FDM lists the installed DD files in a
hierarchy as below:
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Manufacturer
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Device Type
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DevRev xx, DDRev yy
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DevRev pp, DDRev qq
Add a DD file
To add a DD file for a device, perform the following steps.
1. From the FDM homepage, click Library > Manage DDs.
2. The Manage DDs dialog box appears.
3. Click Add DD File option.
4. Or Click
Revision 1
A generic DD file is a DD file that provides access and interface to
the universal data and features of a HART
. The ADD DD files dialog box appears.
SLN700 Series HART
device.
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