Specifications

FOUNDATION Fieldbus Definition
IM/265/7/9/ADD/FF-EN_01 Connection to FOUNDATION Fieldbus 5
3 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Definition
FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus is an all-digital, serial, two-way communication system that serves as
a Local Area Network (LAN) for factory/plant instrumentation and control devices.
FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus is designed to be compatible with the officially sanctioned SP50
standards project of the ISA (The International Society for Measurement and Control) and the
specifications of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Committee.
A unique characteristic of FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus is interoperability that ensures its use of a
fully specified, standard User Layer based on "Blocks" and Device Description technology.
Detailed information of the FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus is available read on the Webpage of the
FIELDBUS FOUNDATION (www.fieldbus.org) and / or from the ABB Webpage (www.abb.com).
4 Device Introduction
4.1 General considerations
The 2600T Pressure Transmitter Series include a complete line of differential, absolute and
gauge pressure transmitters used also for level, flow and volume applications.
In addition, 2600T Series offers the most complete line of remote seal forms and wetted
materials in the industry; different process and application matching fill fluids cover the widest
process temperature range.
The series is covered by multiple agency safety approvals (including ATEX and FM) supported
by intrinsically safe and explosion proof designs, for a full compliance to hazardous area
requirements.