Simatic Pdm; Device Description (Dd); Configuring A New Device - Siemens Sitrans LR250 Quick Start Manual

SITRANS LR250 Communications: HART
• You will need the full manual to acquire the list of applicable parameters.
• We recommend that you use SIMATIC Process Device Manager (PDM) to program your
device.

SIMATIC PDM

SIMATIC PDM is a software package used to commission and maintain SITRANS LR250 and
other process devices. 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.)

Device Description (DD)

SITRANS LR250 requires the DD for SIMATIC PDM version 6.0 with SP2 and HF1, or
Note:
higher.
• You can locate the DD in Device Catalog, under Sensors/Level/Echo/Siemens Milltronics/
SITRANS LR250.
• Check the product page of our website at: www.siemens.com/LR250, under Downloads,
to make sure you have the latest version of SIMATIC PDM, the most recent Service Pack
(SP) and the most recent hot fix (HF). If you need to install a new DD see
new device
below.

Configuring a new device

: Clicking on Cancel during an upload from device to SIMATIC PDM will result in some
Note
parameters being updated.
1. Check that you have the most recent DD, and if necessary download it from the product
page listed above. Save the files to your computer, and extract the zipped file to an easily
accessed location. Launch SIMATIC PDM – Manager Device Catalog, browse to the
unzipped DD file and select it.
2. Launch SIMATIC PDM and create a new project for LR250. Application Guides for setting
up HART devices with SIMATIC PDM can be downloaded from the product page of our
website at: www.siemens.com/LR250.
3. Upload parameters to the PC/PG.
4. Configure the device via the Quick Start wizard (see page 19).
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