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Chapter 3
Create an RSFieldbus Software Project
Introduction
This section describes procedures for creating a fieldbus project by using the
RSFieldbus configuration software.
Projects contain both a physical and logical component. The physical component
contains the project hardware and the logical component contains the function
blocks and algorithms that are used to control the project. Projects can be started
from either component.
The table lists the main topics described in this section.
IMPORTANT
You must have RSFieldbus software installed on the computer that will
be used as the host server.
In addition, you need all the device description (DD) and capabilities files
to configure your fieldbus devices. There is a DD file for each device type
provided by the manufacturer. The capabilities file, which has a
.cff extension, is located within the DD files.
Topic Page
Initiate a Fieldbus Project 28
Create the Physical Component 31
Create the Logical Component 43
Create a New Strategy 48
Use Tools for Function Block Characterization 55
Design Templates 59
Use the HSE Network Setup Tool 63
Add Device to the FFLDC ControlNet Setup Tool 63