Device Description Language (DDL) & Device Descriptions (DDs)
 
 


What is a Device Description?
A Device Description or DD is an electronic data file prepared in accordance with Device Description Language specifications that describes specific features and functions of a device including details of menus and graphic display features to be used by host applications (including handheld devices) to access all parameters and data in the corresponding device.

DDL - The HTML of the Field Technology

DDL - Long Term Solution

Enhanced DDL Features

DDL- Use and Benefits

DDL FAQ
 


DD Library Release Dates

  Release 2008 No.1 - March 31

  Release 2008 No.2 - June 30

  Release 2008 No.3 - September 30

  Release 2008 No.4 - December 31

DD Library
The HART Communication Foundation manages a library of Manufacturer Device Descriptions. DD Library updates are releases every quarter. DD Library subscription services are open to all HCF members.

View Release 2008, No.1 - list of all DDs registered in the DD Library. To download DDs, please visit the Product Catalog.
Current Release of the DD Library - Release 2008, No.1
New DDs included in this release
   Revised DDs included in this release

Company Name
BD Sensors
Detector Electronics
Duon System
General Monitors
General Monitors
Metroval
Rosemount
Rosemount




*Enhanced DDs		  
DD
D331A
X3302
ATT2100S
IR400*
IR4000*
CMM-01 MASS FLOW*
8712E
2051*
  
Company Name
Endress + Hauser
Krohne
Krohne
Mobrey
Mobrey
Siemens
Yamatake
Yokogawa




*Enhanced DDs

DD
FMR53x
Optiflex 1300C
Optiwave 7300C
MSP900*
MLT100*
SIPART PS2*
ST9000*
RCCT_F3
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