Simatic Pdm - What's New In Pdm V8.0 - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 System Manual

SIMATIC PDM - What's new in PDM V8.0?

User interfaces
The SIMATIC PDM user interfaces have been completely overhauled for improved ergonomics
and better visual appearance.
The menus have been restructured in accordance with the requirements from the
specifications on the expansion to the electronic device descriptions (EDD). As a result, it is
now easier to see which menu components have been generated directly by SIMATIC PDM
and which ones have been created by the device manufacturer.
Conversion of status information relating to parameter and device statuses from text display
to easy-to-understand status icons. Status information is saved in the project. The latest
information is always retained.
● Update/upgrade of EDDs
● Device management
● Export/import of document manager contents using any objects
● Export with transformation file created by the user.
Export / Import
When parameters are imported, a check is performed to see whether the tag name in the
import file matches that of the target object. This makes it possible for parameter content to
be exchanged between various device types or manufacturers.
When parameters are imported, the import object type / version is no longer changed in the
target object if the two devices are not of the same type.
Modified license structure
A new license called "SIMATIC PDM extended" is being introduced. You can use the following
additional functions with this option:
● Import
● Export
What's new in SIMATIC PCS 7 (V8.0)?
System Manual, 12/2011, A5E02779862-01
– Creating typicals for parameters (import without ID data)
– Use of placeholders (neutral objects) in the project (profile GSD or universal HART) and
free assignment of an EDD at a later time (device identification) according to the
connected device
– Compatible device replacement
– Incompatible device replacement with acceptance of parameters with the same name
between devices
– Device replacement using the service address 126 via the new addressing dialog (error-
free)
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