Important Technology Update - FDT Technology
Dear Members,

This notice is to inform the FieldComm Group member community about important updates regarding the FDT technologies, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence in alignment with the latest industry trends and standards.

What’s Changing:
Due to underlying Microsoft technology obsolescence issues and the impending cyber security resiliency act (CRA) requirements FDT 1.2 and FDT 2.0 are being moved to maintenance only status. FDT 3.0 will continue to be maintained and supported.
  • Technical support for the technologies will continue.
  • Future specification work and tool development will be limited to necessary maintenance work. 
  • New specifications and new features for existing specifications will not be created by FieldComm Group working groups for these technologies.
 Key Details:
  • Recommendation: FieldComm Group is currently in the process of developing FDI 1.5 specification which will build on FDI 1.4 and FDT 3.0 and include key features for industrial automation including nested communications and support for selected factory automation protocols. Therefore, we recommend that, before the end of 2027:
     
    • Device Suppliers: Start developing FDI Device Packages for FDI 1.4 (or FDI 1.5 as specifications evolve).
    • Host Suppliers: Participate in FDI 1.5 specification developments and begin planning support of FDI 1.5 in your host and consider incorporating interpretive DTM technology.
If you have any questions or need assistance, our team is here to help. Please reach out via the support portal at: https://support.fieldcommgroup.org/support/tickets/new

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we make these updates to ensure continued innovation and alignment with industry needs.

Thank you for your support.
FieldComm Group