Siemens Simatic PCS 7 Commissioning Manual page 10

Basics of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus
2.2 Device integration with EDD
Information in device descriptions
Device descriptions contain all information required for correct interpretation of device data.
● Pre-defined device descriptions (standard DDs) describe the key parameters. These
● Device-specific functions and parameters can be stored in an extended device description.
Additional information
● IEC 61804-2
● IEC 61804-3
● Section "Block model of device parameters (Page 13)"
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standard DDs are available from the user organizations, for example, through the Fieldbus
FOUNDATION.
FF devices can interpret and display the data and functions of this standard DD. The basic
functions of the user interface are stored in the standard DD.
Commissioning Manual, 03/2013, A5E03880935-02
FOUNDATION Fieldbus