Features Of Simatic Pdm Rev. 5.2, Sp1; Initial Setup; Deactivating Buffers - Siemens LR250 Instruction Manual

Features of SIMATIC PDM Rev. 5.2, SP1

SIMATIC PDM Rev. 5.2 SP1 is supported only for basic configuration and troubleshooting. For
advanced features such as the Quick Start wizard, Rev. 6.0 SP3 HF2 or higher is required.

Initial Setup

To ensure that SIMATIC PDM connects properly, please complete the two processes outlined
below:
1) De-activating Buffers
2) Updating the Electronic Device Description (EDD)

Deactivating Buffers

This deactivation is required to align SIMATIC PDM with the HART modem for Windows
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2000 and Windows
Notes:
• SIMATIC PDM operates only in the Windows XP Professional version, not in the
Home version.
• You need administrative rights on your operating system to deactivate buffers.
1) Click Start/Settings/Control Panel to begin configuration.
2) Double click System, select the Hardware tab, and click the Device Manager button.
3) Open Ports folder and double click the COM Port used by the system to open the
Communications Port Properties window.
4) Select the Port Settings tab and double click the Advanced button.
5) If the Use FIFO buffers radio box is selected, click to deselect.
Deselect Use
FIFO buffers
radio box
Click OK to close out. Close all screens and then reboot.
6)
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1)
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