Which .NET Framework is used in FDT 2.0?
FDT2.0 uses .NET4.0.
Will FDT2.0 further the independence from the operating system?
FDT 2.0 uses .NET framework. Software that is based on .NET can be developed to be independent from hardware architectures and operating systems.
Will the independent FDT certification laboratories also be able to certify FDT2.0 DTMs and Frames?
Yes, the certification process will be available in time for FDT2.0.
Will Windows 7 be supported by FDT2.0?
Yes, the FDT2.0 standard suppors Windows 7. Please consult you suppliers to determine which operating systems their products support.
When will the FDT2.0 specification be available?
A draft specification was given to members in June 2010. The final specification is expected to be released by February 2011.
Will there be FDT2.0 compliant DTMs available for all the devices in my running application? When?
This will depend on the device vendor since the vendor decides when a DTM for a certain device type will be available.
Will it be mandatory for an FDT 2.0 Frame Application to support FDT 1.2.x DTMs?
Yes, this is required for certification.
My FDT Frame Application supports FDT 1.2.x only and a new DTM is based on FDT2.0. Can I use this DTM in my Frame Application?
No, this will not run because the new interfaces of FDT2.0 are not supported by a 1.2.x Frame Application. In this case you have two possibilities.
The IEC62453 standard for FDT 1.2.x is published. What will happen to this IEC standard when FDT 2.0 is available?
The IEC standard will follow the standard maintenance procedure to include the FDT2.0 specification.
