Yokogawa FieldMate - Manual (Page 102)

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E-3-4 DD Menu
The DD menu is applicable only to FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 devices.
A DD is a file that contains the parameter properties defined by the device vendor and
device-specific control procedures such as calibration and diagnoses. In addition to
device control, the procedures include those for interactive display to users and key input
from the user. The contents of supported DD menus vary depending on the vendor and
model of the device.
The following shows an example of a DD menu.
• Diagnosis
Displays the self-diagnostic results.
• Calibration
Automatically performs zero point adjustment of a transmitter and calibration in combination with
the control valve with a valve positioner.
A request to confirm and operate message is displayed to the user during execution of the DD
menu.
 Display Items of the Menu Tree
The menu tree displays the DD of the device in a tree structure. The following shows the menu
hierarchy of elements displayed in the tree structure from the highest level.
• Device tag
• Block tag
• Menu name
• Submenu name
Submenu depends on devices.
The menu names or submenu names at the lowest level become the DD menus that can be
executed.
 Display Items of the DD Menu Operation Display Area
The DD menu operation display area displays various types of messages related to DD menu
execution. The following messages are displayed.
• Interactive messages specific to DD Menus
Messages built into the DD Menu being executed are displayed.
• Message if exceptions are detected
If an exception occurs while the DD Menu is being executed, a message corresponding to
the exception is displayed for some devices when exiting the DD Menu. If such a message
is displayed, close the DD Menu execution window.
• DD Menu exit message
A message that indicates the DD Menu has ended is displayed when exiting the DD Menu.
 Updating of Parameter Values
If you click the button on the tool bar, the parameter values of the device are imported and the
display values are updated.