Writing Enhanced DDs Workshop

Build a better Device Description … and Improve Device Performance!

Learn how to improve your devices’ performance by developing Device Descriptions based on the new enhanced Device Description Language (IEC 61804-3).

This comprehensive, advanced course provides a one-on-one instructional environment where developers learn the step-by-step process for building a Device Description that can be used across all DD-enabled host platforms.

2012 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

   March 19-22 - Düsseldorf, Germany
   May 7-10 - Austin, Texas USA
   Sep. 17-20 - Düsseldorf, Germany
Oct. 22-25 - Austin, Texas USA

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Device developers requiring knowledge of the enhanced Device Description Language and the process for developing a Device Description for a HART-enabled device (or other fieldbus-based device that follows the IEC 61804-3 DDL standard).

WORKSHOP GOAL

Provide information needed to build Device Descriptions that properly model the intended device including the language concepts, development strategies and engineering practices
Instruct developers on how to use the tools required for development of a Device Description.
Explore the use of EDDL as an Application Layer modeling tool.
Assist students in developing a basic DD for their device.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
HART-enabled and other fieldbus-based products use Device Descriptions to fully describe and model a field device. DDs enable a Host Application to configure, commission and maintain these devices.

DDs are also used in the product development cycle to prototype HART commands and data items for the device. Device Descriptions provide a cost-effective review of a design before implementation and specify the device Application Layer for implementation.

The course uses a lecture/lab structure to provide a thorough understanding of the enhanced Device Description Language. By the end of the course, all attendees develop a unique Device Description using the latest HART Device Description Integrated Development Environment (DD-IDE). During lab time the instructor provides one-on-one counseling to assist the attendee as they develop their DD.

All attendees receive the tools needed for real-world Device Description development, testing and registration with the Foundation.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Lecture

   - HART Fundamentals
   - Strategies for successful development
   - Basic DDL concepts
   - Advanced DDL concepts (methods, arrays)
   - Universal and common practice commands
   - Enhanced DDL constructs
Lab work

   - Introduction to the DD-Integrated Development Environment
   - One-on-one assistance with your DD development
   - Construction of basic DD for unique customer products
You leave with

   - Integrated Development Environment tool set*
   - HART DDL & Built-in Specifications
   - Presentation slides with DD code examples
   - Basic Device Description for your product
   - Certificate of Attendance
   - 28 Professional Development Hours (PDH)

INSTRUCTOR - Paul Baker

15 years Engineering, S/W Development
13 years DD Librarian
13 years Software Development
- DD Developer
- HART Server Development
- XMTR MV Development
- SDC-625 Development
5 years DD Host Testing
6 years DD Workshop Instructor

WORKSHOP FEE

Foundation Members - US $3000*
Non-Members - US $5000*

**Included in the workshop fee is a single copy of the HART DD Integrated Development Environment (DD-IDE), an advanced set of DD development tools that include a DDL Editor, Tokenizer, transmitter simulator (XMTR-DD) and the Smart Device Configurator (SDC-625). The combination of the XMTR-DD and the SDC-625 allows developers to work in a simulation mode or with a live device when connected through a HART modem.

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