Appendix G: Communications Via Profibus Pa; Device Configuration Tool; Simatic Pdm; Network Configuration - Siemens SITRANS LR260 Operating Instructions Manual

Appendix G: Communications via
PROFIBUS PA
SITRANS LR260 (PROFIBUS PA) is a Profile Version 3.01, Class B, PA device. It supports
Class 1 Master for cyclic and acyclic data exchange, and Class 2 for acyclic services.
The full range of SITRANS LR260 functions is available only over a PROFIBUS PA
network.
PROFIBUS PA is an open industrial protocol. Full details about PROFIBUS PA can be
obtained from PROFIBUS International at www.profibus.com.

Device Configuration tool

To use PROFIBUS PA, you will need a PC configuration tool: we recommend
SIMATIC PDM. Please consult the operating instructions or online help for details on
using SIMATIC PDM. (You can find more information at www.fielddevices.com: go to
Products and Solutions > Products and Systems > Communications and Software >
Process Device Manager.)

SIMATIC PDM

SIMATIC PDM is a software package used to commission and maintain SITRANS LR260
and other process devices. For more detail see
Electronic Device Description
In order to use Process Device Manager (PDM) with PROFIBUS PA, you will need the
Electronic Device Description for SITRANS LR260. For details see
Description (EDD)

Network Configuration

To configure a PROFIBUS PA Class 1 Master (for example, a PLC), you will need a GSD
file.

The GSD file

The GSD file SIEM8162.gsd is available from the SITRANS LR260 product page on our
web site. Go to www.siemens.com/LR260 and click on Downloads.

Bus Termination

Note:
PROFIBUS PA MUST be terminated at both extreme ends of the cable for it to
work properly. Please refer to the PROFIBUS PA User and Installation Guidelines (order
number 2.092), available from www.profibus.com.
A5E32337685 SITRANS LR260 (PROFIBUS PA) – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
on page 40.
Functions in SIMATIC PDM
Electronic Device
on page 39.
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