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5. Perform the export with the following options:
6. Make the assignment of the new device type. The procedure is described in the section
titled "Scenario 1 - Replacing a device of the same type and with a later version
(Page 63)".
Note
Please note that replacing the device type requires a reassignment of parameters and an
initialization.
The "Download to devices..." function transfers the parameters from SIMATIC PDM to the
device.
Compendium Part D - Operation and Maintenance (V9.0)
Operating Manual, 02/2018, A5E43228948-AA
Service and maintenance of SIMATIC PDM
6.6 Replacing/removing field devices
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