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8.6 Remote operation
8.6.1.3
Updating the Electronic Device Description (EDD)
You can locate the EDD in Device Catalog, under Sensors/Level/Echo/Siemens AG/SITRANS
LR500. The EDD revision must match the Firmware revision in the device.
Note
SITRANS LR500 series standard PDM EDD and Field Device Integration (FDI) EDD
FDI EDD may have limited functionality in comparison to the standard PDM EDD.
To install a new EDD:
1. Go to Product page (www.siemens.com/LR500) > Support > Software downloads to
download the most up-to-date EDD.
2. Save the zip file to your computer.
3. Launch SIMATIC PDM – Device Integration Manager, select "Read device descriptions from
a compressed source" and navigate to the downloaded file.
Note
PDM EDD and FDI EDD can be installed simultaneously
Both PDM EDD and FDI EDD can be installed at the same time, but you can choose to only install
one. If installing simulateously, FDI EDD will take precedence if automatic selection is chosen.
Once installed, both PDM EDD and FDI EDD are under the same folder and available features
perform the same.
8.6.1.4
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 (www.siemens.com/LR500).
1. Check that you have the most recent EDD, and if necessary update it. See Updating the
Electronic Device Description (EDD) (Page 94).
2. Launch SIMATIC Manager and create a new project for the device.
3. Configure the device via the Quick Start wizard.
8.6.1.5
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.
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Operating Instructions, 03/2024, A5E51099898-AA
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