Rettar has officially joined FieldCommGroup, marking an important milestone in its commitment to international industrial communication standards. Through its engagement with HART, Foundation Fieldbus, and Field Device Integration (FDI) technologies, Rettar reinforces its focus on delivering interoperable and integration-ready industrial measurement solutions.
This milestone supports the integration of Rettar's Spatial 3D Scanners and Radar Single-Point Level Transmitters into existing plant automation infrastructures, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platforms.
Advancing Industrial Device Interoperability
FieldCommGroup is an international industry organization responsible for developing and maintaining communication standards that enable interoperability between field devices and industrial automation systems.
Its technology ecosystem includes HART, Foundation Fieldbus, and FDI, which are widely adopted across process industries.
For sectors such as mining, cement, power generation, chemicals, and bulk material handling, standardized communication is essential for integrating instruments into complex automation environments. Rettar's membership reflects its commitment to established industry frameworks and long-term system compatibility.
Supporting HART and Foundation Fieldbus Integration
The HART protocol combines digital communication with traditional 4–20 mA analog signaling, allowing Radar Single-Point Level Transmitters to deliver process measurements alongside configuration and diagnostic information.
Key advantages include:
- Dual communication:
Transmits process values while supporting digital device configuration. - Simplified integration:
Enables communication with compatible DCS, PLC, and asset management systems. - Improved diagnostics:
Provides access to device parameters and diagnostic information. - Easier maintenance:
Supports commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
For Rettar's Spatial 3D Scanners, Foundation Fieldbus provides a standardized digital communication framework for compatible devices. Combined with appropriate device descriptions and host-system support, it enables structured access to measurement data and device information.
This is particularly valuable in applications involving silos, stockpiles, coal sheds, and large storage facilities, where 3D surface mapping provides greater inventory visibility than single-point measurement.
Simplifying Device Management Through FDI
Field Device Integration (FDI) provides a standardized framework for configuring and managing industrial field devices through compatible host applications.
Standardized DD/FDI device packages help engineering teams:
- Accelerate commissioning through structured device configuration.
- Simplify maintenance with accessible device parameters and diagnostics.
- Improve troubleshooting through standardized device information.
- Enhance interoperability across multi-vendor automation environments.
These capabilities help reduce engineering complexity in facilities operating instruments from different manufacturers.
Building More Connected Industrial Measurement Solutions
For instrumentation engineers, system integrators, and plant operators, selecting measurement equipment involves more than accuracy. Integration compatibility, commissioning efficiency, and long-term maintainability are equally important.
Rettar's FieldCommGroup membership reinforces its commitment to these requirements, helping industrial facilities incorporate advanced measurement technologies into existing automation architectures.
Actual compatibility depends on each device's supported communication interface, available DD/FDI packages, and host-system capabilities.
Looking to integrate Rettar measurement devices into your existing DCS, PLC, or SCADA environment?
Contact Rettar's application engineering team for device compatibility information, technical documentation, and customized integration support.
