SIMATIC PDM
SIMATIC PDM is a software package used to commission and maintain SITRANS LR560 and
other process devices. Please consult the operating instructions or online help for details on
using SIMATIC PDM. You can find more information at www.siemens.com/simatic-pdm.
Check the support page of our website to make sure you have the latest version of SIMATIC
PDM, the most recent Service Pack (SP) and the most recent hot fix (HF). Go to:
https://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/
llisapi.dll?func=cslib.csinfo&lang=en&siteid=csius&aktprim=0&extranet=standard&view
reg=WW&objid=10806857&treeLang=en
Update Electronic Device Description (EDD)
You can locate the EDD in Device Catalog, under Sensors/Level/Echo/Siemens AG/SITRANS
LR560.
The EDD revision must
match the Firmware
revision in the device.
To check it in PDM, go to
Level Meter > Identification
> Device.
To install a new EDD
• Go to www.siemens.com/LR560 > Support > Software Downloads to download the most
up-to-date EDD.
• Save the files to your computer and extract the zipped file to an easily accessed location.
• Launch SIMATIC PDM – Manage Device Catalog, browse to the unzipped EDD file and select
it.
Configuring a new device
: Clicking on Cancel during an upload from device to SIMATIC PDM will result in some
Note
parameters being updated.
1)
Check that you have the most recent EDD, and if necessary update it (see
EDD
, above).
2)
Launch SIMATIC Manager and create a new project for LR560.
3)
Open the menu Device – Master Reset and click Factory Defaults.
4)
After the reset is complete click Close, and then upload parameters to the PC/PG.
5)
Configure the device via the Quick Start wizard.
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SITRANS LR560 (HART) – QUICK START MANUAL
matching
Firmware
and EDD
revisions
To install a new
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