Functions In Ams Device Manager - Siemens SITRANS LR560 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating
7.1 Remote operation
7.1.3.1

Functions in AMS Device Manager

Note
While the device is in PROGRAM mode the output remains fixed and does not respond to
changes in the device.
AMS function overview
AMS Device Manager monitors the process values, alarms and status signals of the device. It
allows you to display, compare, adjust, verify, and simulate process device data.
Parameters organized into three main function groups allow you to configure and monitor the
device:
● Configure/Setup
● Device Diagnostics (read only)
● Process Variables (read only)
See AMS Menu Structure (Page 97) for a chart and Changing parameter settings using AMS
Device Manager (Page 85) for more details. The menu structure for AMS Device Manager is
almost identical to that for the LCD.
Features of AMS Device Manager
The graphic interface in the radar device makes monitoring and adjustments easy.
Feature
Quick Start Wizard via AMS Device Man-
ager (Page 81)
Echo Profile (Page 90)
TVT (Page 90)
Process variables (Page 95)
Security (Page 94)
Electronic Device Description (EDD)
SITRANS LR560 requires the EDD for AMS Device Manager version 9.0.
You can locate the EDD in Device Catalog, under Sensors/Level/Echo/Siemens
Milltronics/SITRANS LR560. Check the product page of our website (www.siemens.com/LR560),
under Support > Software Downloads, to make sure you have the latest version of the EDD for
AMS Device Manager. If you need to install a new EDD, see Configuring a new device below.
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Function
Device configuration for simple applications
Echo profile viewing
Screen out false echoes
Monitor process variables and level trend
Protect security and communication parameters from
modification by the maintenance user
Operating Instructions, 06/2017, A5E34647946-AD
SITRANS LR560 (mA/HART)