Updating The Electronic Device Description (Edd); Configuring A New Device; Quick Start Wizard Via Simatic Pdm - Siemens 7ML5431 Operating Instructions Manual

Remote operation
7.1 Operating via SIMATIC PDM
7.1.3

Updating the Electronic Device Description (EDD)

You can locate the EDD in Device Catalog, under
Sensors/Level/Echo/SiemensMilltronics/SITRANS LR250. The EDD revision must match the
Firmware revision in the device.
To install a new EDD:
1. Download the most current EDD from our website: Product page
(http://www.siemens.com/LR250)
2. Save files to your computer, and extract the zipped file to an easily accessed location.
3. Launch SIMATIC PDM – Manage Device Catalog, browse to the unzipped EDD file and
select it.
7.1.3.1

Configuring a new device

Note
• Clicking on Cancel during an upload from device to SIMATIC PDM will result in some
parameters being updated.
• Application Guides for setting up HART devices with SIMATIC PDM can be downloaded
from our website:
Product page (http://www.siemens.com/LR250).
1. Check that you have the most recent EDD, and if necessary update it. [See Updating the
Electronic Device Description (EDD) (Page 72) above].
2. Launch SIMATIC Manager and create a new project for the device.
3. Open the menu Device – Master Reset and click on OK to perform a reset to Factory
Defaults.
4. After the reset is complete upload parameters to the PC/PG.
5. Configure the device via the Quick Start wizard.
7.1.4

Quick Start Wizard via SIMATIC PDM

The graphic Quick Start Wizard provides an easy step-by-step procedure that configures the
device for a simple application.
Please consult the operating instructions or online help for details on using SIMATIC PDM.
1. If you have not already done so, check that you have the most up-to-date Electronic
Device Description (EDD) for your device. [See Configuring a new device (Page 72).]
2. Launch SIMATIC Manager and create a new project. Application Guides for setting up
HART and PROFIBUS PA devices with SIMATIC PDM can be downloaded from the
product page of our website:
Product page (http://www.siemens.com/LR250)
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