PACTware

Manufacturer-Independent Operating Software for Field Devices

PACTware (Process Automation Configuration Tool) is a manufacturer and fieldbus-independent operating software for field devices. It enables operation of any field devices with only one software by using the FDT standard between the PACTware frame application and the individual software modules for device control. The software modules for device operation are called DTM (Device Type Manager). This approach enables modern and user-friendly operating concepts because the user interface for operation and the device are perfectly matched.
In PACTware, these Device DTM and CommDTM can be combined as required. PACTware enables an open and complete operation of various field devices across any bus systems.

Benefits

Uniform software tool for field devices from a variety of manufacturers
Fieldbus-independent application with the corresponding CommDTM
Free-of-charge software application for Asset Management

Functions

Create and open projects
Connection between DTM and device
Data exchange between DTM and device
Edit device data with a DTM
Device catalog
Project view
Plant view
Debug monitor
Error monitor
PACTware Add-Ins
- Up/Download Manager Add-In
- Device State Manager Add-In
- Gerätestatus Add-In
- Tool Calling Interface (TCI)
- Support Add-In

System Requirements

Operating Systems

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

Software

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
To print out field device parameter values, Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher must be installed
Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher for reading the documentation

Hardware

50 MByte hard disk memory
at least 40 MByte main memory (depending on the complexity of the projects and the applied DTM the required main memory may be a multiple of this)
Computer with a Pentium IV 450 MHz processor or higher
is recommended

Scope of Delivery

By Download