June 26, 2012—Softing announced that Weidmueller has decided to include Softing's free-of-charge PROFIdtm (communications or commDTM) with its WI-Manager.
Weidmueller's FDT frame application offers out-of-the-box support for Softing's PROFIBUS interface cards. There is no need to install additional software drivers. Softing's industry-hardened PROFIBUS cards provide the reliable communication link needed to configure and operate PROFIBUS field devices.
A user can download the WI-Manager software (including the PROFIdtm from Softing) from the Weidmueller web site.
In industrial automation, Softing is a specialist for fieldbus technology and has established itself as a world-leading partner for networking automation systems and control solutions. Softing provides customers the key technology to connect devices, controls, and systems with the leading communication technologies. In fieldbus technology, Softing is a world-class expert for Foundationfieldbus, PROFIBUS, and CAN/CANopen/DeviceNet. The company’s wide range of expertise includes solutions for OPC, FDT, and Real-Time-Ethernet protocols such as, PROFINET IO, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus/TCP. Many of the products and services developed by Softing since the company was founded in 1979 have become reference standards throughout the world.
In addition, Softing has established itself as a provider of sophisticated diagnostic tools for fieldbus systems.
