IEC TR 62453-62:2017

Field device tool (FDT) interface specification - Part 62: Field device tool (FDT) styleguide for common language infrastructure

IEC TR 62453-62:2017(E), which is a Technical Report, explains the guidelines and rules for the CLI‑based implementation of a Device Type Manager (DTM) and parts of a Frame Application with regard to the user interface and its behaviour. These guidelines and rules are part of the FDT specification (IEC TR 62453‑42) and are intended to ensure that all users are provided with clear and consistent user interface functions and features across DTMs in a system.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 23-Jan-2017
• ICS: 25.040.40 - Industrial process measurement and control
• ICS: 35.100.05 - Multilayer applications
• ICS: 35.110 - Networking
• Technical Committee: SC 65E - Devices and integration in enterprise systems
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 24-Jan-2017
• Completion Date: 24-Jan-2017

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IEC TR 62453-62 ®
Edition 1.0 2017-01
TECHNICAL
REPORT
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inside
Field device tool (FDT) interface specification –

Part 62: Field device tool (FDT) styleguide for common language infrastructure

INTERNATIONAL
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ICS 25.040.40; 35.100.05; 35.110 ISBN 978-2-8322-3793-9

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and conventions . 7
3.1 Terms and definitions . 7
3.2 Symbols and abbreviated terms . 8
3.3 Conventions . 8
3.3.1 Data type names and references to data types . 8
3.3.2 Vocabulary for requirements . 8
3.3.3 Specific formatting . 8
4 Fundamentals of designing DTM user interfaces . 8
5 Benefits from the FDT user’s point of view . 9
6 DTM user interface . 10
6.1 Objective . 10
6.2 Appearance . 10
6.2.1 General . 10
6.2.2 DTM user interface categories . 10
6.2.3 DTM user interface areas . 13
6.3 General behaviour . 20
6.3.1 General . 20
6.3.2 WPF user interfaces . 20
6.3.3 UI navigation . 21
6.3.4 UI resize . 21
6.3.5 Display of information . 21
6.3.6 Use of modal user interfaces . 22
7 Parameter handling . 22
7.1 Representation within Application Area . 22
7.2 Change of parameter values . 22
7.2.1 Relation between parameters . 22
7.2.2 Block mode . 22
7.2.3 Direct Mode . 22
7.2.4 Continuous Check and One Time Check . 23
7.3 Representation of parameters . 24
7.3.1 Parameter value and associated information . 24
7.3.2 Parameter value modifications . 25
8 Applications of a DTM. 25
8.1 General . 25
8.2 Application categories . 26
8.2.1 Online application/data source: device . 26
8.2.2 Offline application/data source: data set . 26
8.2.3 Synchronized application/data source: data set and device . 26
8.3 User role related default application . 27
8.4 Main Operation . 27
8.5 Typical workflow . 27
8.5.1 General . 27

8.5.2 Parameterize device offline. 27
8.5.3 Parameterize device with online connection (synchronized) . 29
8.5.4 Parameterize device with online connection (non synchronized) . 30
9 DTM behaviour . 31
9.1 Close of user interface . 31
9.1.1 Close of user interface with modified parameter values . 31
9.1.2 Synchronization on close of user interface . 32
9.2 Data set . 32
9.2.1 Parameter in multiple user interfaces . 32
9.2.2 Locking mechanism . 32
9.3 Error handling . 33
9.4 Localization . 33
9.5 Global report information . 33
Annex A (normative) Dictionary of standard terms . 34
Annex B (normative) Dictionary of standard phrases . 37
Bibliography . 42

Figure 1 – IEC 62453-62 in IEC 62453 (all parts) . 6
Figure 2 – Areas of a Standard user interface . 11
Figure 3 – Areas of an Advanced user interface . 12
Figure 4 – Areas of a Wizard user interface . 13
Figure 5 – Structure of the Identification Area . 13
Figure 6 – State diagram: Continuous Check . 23
Figure 7 – State diagram: One Time Check . 24
Figure 8 – Parameter value and associated information . 24
Figure 9 – Parameterize device offline . 28
Figure 10 – Parameterize device with offline parameterize and subsequent download . 29
Figure 11 – Parameterize device with online connection (synchronized) . 30
Figure 12 – Parameterize device with online connection (non synchronized) . 31

Table 1 – Contents of Identification Area . 14
Table 2 – Toolbar. 15
Table 3 – Methods for UI using Block Mode . 16
Table 4 – Methods for UI using Direct Mode . 17
Table 5 – Wizard actions . 17
Table 6 – Contents of Status Bar . 18
Table 7 – Possible connection states . 18
Table 8 – Possible data source and target states . 19
Table 9 – Possible states of the instance data set . 19
Table 10 – Possible modification states . 20
Table 11 – Possible device diagnostic states (see [1]) . 20
Table 12 – Display of inadmissible data . 24
Table 13 – Priority of parameter value states . 25
Table 14 – Recommended default application . 27

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FIELD DEVICE TOOL (FDT) INTERFACE SPECIFICATION –

Part 62: Field device tool (FDT) styleguide
for common language infrastructure

FOREWORD
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