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Service and maintenance of SIMATIC PDM
6.6 Replacing/removing field devices
PA device (PDM V9.1) procedure
In this example, a Siemens SITRANS LR250 level radar is replaced with a Siemens
SITRANS LR260 level radar.
1. In HW Config, select "Object Properties" from the shortcut menu of the LR250.
2. Back up all project-specific information and settings from the "General" and "Assign
Parameters" tabs. You will need this information for configuring and assigning parameters
for the new device type.
3. Make a backup of the symbol table (E address).
4. Switch to the process device plant view to back up the LR250 parameter set.
SIMATIC PDM opens.
5. Select the device "LR250_Compend" and select "Export..." in the shortcut menu.
The export dialog is opened. Using the export dialog, you can back up the device
parameters and diagnostics and document manager information.
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