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7.1.2
Electronic Device Description (EDD)
7.1.2.1
Updating the Electronic Device Description (EDD)
You can locate the EDD in Device Catalog, under
Sensors/Level/Echo/SiemensMilltronics/SITRANS LR250. The EDD revision must match the
Firmware revision in the device.
To install a new EDD:
1. Download the most current EDD from our website: Product page
(http://www.siemens.com/LR250)
2. Save files to your computer, and extract the zipped file to an easily accessed location.
3. Launch SIMATIC PDM – Manage Device Catalog, browse to the unzipped EDD file and
select it.
7.1.2.2
Configuring a new device
Note
• Clicking on Cancel during an upload from device to SIMATIC PDM will result in some
parameters being updated.
• Application Guides for setting up PROFIBUS PA devices with SIMATIC PDM can be
downloaded from our website:
Product page (http://www.siemens.com/LR250).
1. Check that you have the most recent EDD, and if necessary update it. [See Updating the
Electronic Device Description (EDD) (Page 61)].
2. Set Address via handheld programmer (default for PROFIBUS PA is 126). [See Device
Address (5.1.) to use SIMATIC PDM.]
– In PROGRAM mode, navigate to: Level Meter > Communication (5.) > Device Address
– Press RIGHT arrow
– If required, key in a new value and press RIGHT
– Press Mode
3. Launch SIMATIC Manager and create a new project for the device.
4. Open the menu Device – Master Reset and click on Factory Defaults.
SITRANS LR250 (PROFIBUS PA)
Operating Instructions, 01/2014, A5E32221386-AB
(5.1.).
the new value.
to return to Measurement mode.
, RIGHT arrow
, to open parameter view and enable Edit mode.
Remote operation
7.1 Operating via SIMATIC PDM
arrow to accept it. The LCD displays
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