Remote Operation; Operating Via Simatic Pdm; Operating Via Ams Device Manager; Operating Via Fdt (Field Device Tool) - Siemens SITRANS L Compact Operating Instructions

Remote operation

6.1

Operating via SIMATIC PDM

SIMATIC PDM is a software package used to commission and maintain process devices. Please
consult the operating instructions or online help for details on using SIMATIC PDM. You can
find more information on versions and compatibility at our website.
6.2

Operating via AMS Device Manager

AMS Device Manager is a software package that monitors the process values, alarms and
status signals of the device. Please consult the operating instructions or online help for details
on using AMS Device Manager. You can find more information at:
Emerson (http://www.emersonprocess.com/AMS/)
6.3

Operating via FDT (Field Device Tool)

FDT is a standard used in several software packages designed to commission and maintain
field devices. Two commercially available FDTs are PACTware and Fieldcare.
Functionally FDT is very similar to PDM. See Operating via SIMATIC PDM (Page 45) for more
detail.
• To configure a field device via FDT you need the DTM (Device Type Manager) for the
device.
• To configure a field device via SIMATIC PDM, you need the EDD (Electronic Data
Description) for the device.
6.4

Communication

Note
You will need the complete operating instructions to acquire the list of applicable
parameters.
SITRANS LR560
Compact Operating Instructions, 02/2022, A5E39693895-AC
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