a device and a method for identifying parameters of at least one field device used in automation technology are provided . to simplify the assignment of parameters to field devices in automated systems , the behavior of the field device is monitored and operating information that describes the field device behavior is recorded . the operating information is stored in a first memory area , a manufacturer - independent field device model is stored in a second memory area and model parameters belonging to the manufacturer - independent field device model are identified on the basis of the operating information with the aid of a processing unit .