1 Parameterizing field devices

1.1 Introduction to PDM

1.1.1

What is PDM?

SIMATIC PDM is a software package for configuring, parameterizing, commissioning,

diagnostics and maintenance of devices (e.g. measurement transducers).
SIMATIC PDM provides monitoring of process values, alarms and diagnostics, and the
capability of exporting status information for a device.
SIMATIC PDM is an open tool for devices from an enormous range of manufacturers. Over
1000 devices from more than 100 manufacturers have been integrated already. The basis for
device integration is EDDL (Electronic Device Description Language).
The EDD (Electronic Device Description) is created by the device manufacturer or a service
provider. It is shipped together with the device on a data carrier and / or made available for
download from the Internet by the manufacturer.

1.1.2

What can PDM do?

SIMATIC PDM provides the framework for device handling, i.e. PDM contains for instance
the interfaces for communicating with the various connection modes such as Profibus DP/PA;
SIPART- Network; SIREC Network; HART via Multiplexer, Modem, Interface.
The content of this framework, the options that are offered for diagnosis and adjusting a
device, are determined solely by the manufacturers EDD.

1.1.3
1.1.3.1

Options, HW/SW requirements

Options for SIMATIC PDM

You can purchase the following options for SIMATIC PDM:

Option

Explanation

This option is essential if integration is

Integration in STEP 7 / PCS
used by PDM in HW Config.
7
(recommended)
Routing via S7 stations

Parameterize, diagnose all devices of a

project from a centralized location.
(recommended)

HART multiplexer

Communication via standard HART

multiplexer

TAG options for SIMATIC PDM

TAG Option

Update Packages

up to 128 TAGs

Power Pack (128 TAGs -> 512 TAGs)

up to 512 TAGs

Power Pack (128 TAGs -> 512 TAGs)

up to 1024 TAGs

Power Pack (1024 TAGs -> 2048 TAGs)

up to 2048 TAGs

Power Pack (2048 TAGs -> unlimited

TAGs)

TAGs unlimited
A TAG is the equivalent of a field device in the project.

1.1.3.2

Hardware Requirements

IN order to be able to work with SIMATIC PDM V5.2 SP1, you need a programming device or
a PC with the following minimum configuration in terms of processing performance (Microsoft
recommendation), RAM, main memory and graphics:

Operating system:
has minimum requirements for:

Processor

RAM

MS Windows 95

P 133

128 MB

MS Windows 98SE

P 133

128 MB

MS Windows Millennium Edition

P 150

256 MB

MS Windows NT 4.0 Workstation

P 133

256 MB

MS Windows 2000 Professional

P 233

256 MB

MS Windows XP Professional

P 333

256 MB

A SIMATIC NET connection is needed for the PC for online functions.

1.1.3.3

Software Requirements

Operating systems
PDM V5.2 SP1 is a 32-bit application that can run under the following operating systems:
Operating system:

Service Pack

MS Windows 95c
MS Windows 98SE
MS Windows Millennium Edition
MS Windows NT 4.0 Workstation

SP 6a is required

MS Windows 2000 Professional

SP 1 is required

MS Windows XP Professional

SP 1 is recommended

You will find the relevant information on the Microsoft Website.

SIMATIC PDM V5.2+SP1 can run on the following:

STEP 7 Packages

PCS 7 Packages

STEP 7 V5.0 + SP4

PCS 7 V5.0 + SP2

STEP 7 V5.1 + SP6

PCS 7 V5.1

STEP 7 V5.2

PCS 7 V5.2 + SP3

PCS 7 V6
PCS 7 V6 + SP1

PDM V5.2 SP1 will not run under:

MS Windows 3.1

MS Windows for Workgroups 3.11

MS Windows XP Home

Internet Explorer
SIMATIC PDM uses the "Microsoft Component Object Model" (COM technology). Therefore,
current Windows DLLs from the OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) are also a prerequisite!
Under MS Windows 95, current DLL files are also installed when the current version of
Internet Explorer (V5.5 and above) is installed (Internet Explorer can be purchased from
Microsoft online). Internet Explorer must be installed in a typical installation.
With MS Windows 98, it may be assumed that the DLLs are current.

Note:

For more detailed, up-to-date information on system requirements, please read the
"ReadMe" file on your PDM program CD or in your PDM
Installation ...\Siemens\PDM\Sim_PDM.

1.1.4

Installing PDM

Note
In this training manual, PDM is dealt with only in conjunction with PCS7. If you want to run
PDM as a stand-alone version, please read the information on this subject in the ReadMe file
and in the PDM Manual.

Installation may be carried out very easily from the Setup screen. The Setup program
normally starts automatically when the CD is inserted. However, you can also start
SetUp.Exe on the CD manually.
When the Setup program has started, a box appears for you to choose the Setup language.

You select the

Setup Language
h

Select the corresponding option and then click Next.

In this box you select the drive on which PDM is to be installed. By default, the setup wizard
suggests drive ..C:\... . You should always select the drive on which PCS7 is installed.
After making your selection, click "Next.

When you have specified the destination drive, Setup offers you the opportunity to read the
ReadMe file. You should read the ReadMe very carefully. Then click "Next ".
Note
The ReadMe files contain special installation features, known bugs and other helpful
information. They also contain the Technical Support address for the event that you should
ever need support.

Here you specify the languages in which

Simatec PDM is to be installed. You can
decide later the language in which Simatic
PDM will open
You must select at least one language
When you have made your selection, click
Next

Before PDM is finally installed then, you must select which components you want to install.
If you are integrating into PCS 7 or STEP7, you do not need to install SIMATIC Manager or
AuthorsW they are already present.
However, you do need these components for the "stand-alone version of Simatic PDM.

If there are no HART components in your

project, you can also skip the HART OPC
Server and the HCF Library.
The HART OPC Server is necessary for
communicating with HART devices via HART
multiplexers.
The HCF Library contains the DDs for the
currently supported HART field devices

Click "Next" to begin installation.

When Setup is complete, you should restart your computer.
Simatic PDM is then installed and ready to run on your computer.

1.1.5 The new views

When Simatic PDM is installed, a few extra functions are automatically added to Simatic
Manager. Simatic PDM installs:

Process Device Network View

Process Device Plant View
Extension of DP / PA field devices for the device catalog in HW Config
The DPPA example project

The following is just a very short introduction to the "New" views.

Process Device Network View
In the Process Device Network View the devices are shown in groups according to the
network topology. Devices which can be reached through several networks are shown
several times accordingly. You can configure networks and devices in this view.

The devices are

sorted by network

Process Device Plant View

The Process Device Plant View gives an overview of all configured devices in all
configured networks. This view is used to obtain a quick overview of the configured devices.
New networks cannot be configured in this view.

All the devices in the

project are displayed
with device status / Info

New devices which have been added in the process device network view and in HW-Config
are automatically shown in the Process device plant view .
Note:
If a device is deleted in the network view or the HW-Config, it will still be in the system view.
It could of course still be accessible via a different network or be assigned to a network in the
network view or HW-Config later.
In the Process Device Plant View you can also add devices which you can assign to a
network at a later date.

1.1.6

Standard and integrated versions

Integrated version:
With the "Integration in STEP 7/PCS 7 option, SIMATIC PDM is based on the SIMATIC
STEP 7 or SIMATIC PCS 7 software package and is permanently integrated in the existing
installation as an optional package. This option also allows the configuration of PROFIBUSDP/PA networks and devices with the aid of STEP 7 HW-Config.
The combination of SIMATIC PDM and the "Integration in STEP 7/PCS 7 option is referred
to below as SIMATIC PDM Integrated.
The crucial advantage of PDM integrated over PDM standard is that dataset routing can be
used from "HW Config" without any additional parameterization effort. Every field device that
is capable of communication, such as HART-, Profibus DP and Profibus PA devices, can
thus be parameterized and diagnosed from a central location.
The precondition for this is that the devices must have a DD (Device Description), and must
be connected via a CP that is capable of routing datasets (e.g. CP 443-5 ext).

Standard Version:
The standard version or stand-alone version of SIMATIC PDM differs from the SIMATIC
PDM integrated version only in the configuration feature. The presentation of device
parameters and functions is standardized for all supported process devices and independent
of its communication connection, e.g. via PROFIBUS-DP, PROFIBUS-PA or HART protocol
In the standard version, the devices are configured in the "Process device network view" and
the PG/PC is connected with e.g. CP 5611directly to the bus on which the device to be
parameterized is located. Direct communication via HART modem, HART multiplexer or in
SIPART networks etc. is also possible.

1.1.7
1.1.7.1

Routing
S7 Routing

In most automation plants, the programming device can only be operated via the bus cable
(subnet) that is connected directly to the automation system.
In larger networked plants, this means that the programming device must be connected to
various bus cables (subnets) before a remote automation system / field device can be
reached online.
With the routing function you can reach automation systems online with PG/PC or ES across
subnet boundaries, for example in order to load user programs or a hardware configuration,
or to perform test functions.
The "PG-Routing" functionality enables automation devices to be reached across various
subnets from a fixed location in the system without the need to reconnect to a different bus
connection. For this purpose, special "routing tables" are generated automatically for network
transitions during network configuration with STEP 7. These routing tables are special
system data and must be loaded onto the individual network transitions, i.e. S7-CPUs and
CPs. Then, as the programming device goes online, the path to the selected automation
device can be found across the network transitions.
The transition from one subnet to one or more other subnet resides in a SIMATIC station,
which has interfaces with the subnets in question.
Requirements

STEP 7, Version 5 and higher and SIMATIC PDM (i.e. you must be working with
SIMATIC PDM integrated).
The communicationcapable modules (CPUs or CPs) that are designed to assure the
network transitions between the subnets must be "routing-capable".
All automation devices and communication partners in a system network musty be
configured and loaded in an S7-Project.
The desired S7 station is networked and can indeed be reached across the network
transitions.
The modules must be loaded with the configuration information that includes the
current state of "knowledge" of the entire network configuration of the project.
Reason: All modules associated with the network transition must receive information
about which subnets can be reached, and via what paths (routing tables).
The PG/PC with which you want to establish an online connection across a network
transition must be configured in the network configuration and assigned to your
creation system.

1.1.7.2

Dateset routing with PDM

With PDM Routing it is possible to communicate will all field devices in a project, in order to
maintain them, run diagnostics and parameterize them, from a central location (HW Config of
ES).
The following are required:

PDM integrated is used, i.e. with PCS 7 or Step 7

The devices to parameterize must be networked with the ES (e.g. via CPs,
subsystems and network transitions)
Network components must be "routing"-capable. (CP 443-5 ext)

Access to field devices

by double-clicking on
the device in HW Config

1.1.7.3

Difference between S7 routing and dataset routing:

S7 Routing
is the transmission of data beyond the boundaries of the local network. IN this way, you can
send information from a sender to a recipient across a number of networks. For this, you
require special device technology, which provides this functionality
Dataset routing
is a development of "normal" S7 routing and is used exclusively by SIMATIC PDM. Unlike S7
routing, however, the internal PROFIBUS-DP interface of the CPU is not suitable for dataset
routing. However, you can use external communication processors (e.g. CP 443-5 EXT or
CP 5611).
The data that is sent with dataset routing contains device-specific information (e.g. setpoints,
limit values, or similar) in addition to the parameterization for the associated communication
devices. In dataset routing, the structure of the target address depends on the data content,
i.e. on the device for which the data is destined.
The field devices themselves do not have to be able to support dataset routing, since these
devices do not transfer the information they receive.

1.1.7.4

The PDM Routing path

Dataset routing via the system bus takes place across the Industrial Ethernet
from the ES via CP1613 to AS with CP 443-1 EX11
from here via Profibus CP 443-5 ext DX03 (currently the only access to Profibus that is also
capable of dataset routing) to:
1. DP/PA-Link for onward routing via Profibus PA to the PA device
2. A Profibus DP device directly (e.g. SIMOCODE)
3. A remote I/O (ET200M; ET200iS) with e.g. HART field devices.

1.
)

2.
)

PDM Parameterizing across network boundaries

This means:

A second person is not required for commissioning with wireless device

Sensor coordination from central location
Diagnosis from central location
Improved response time in the event of malfunctions
Reduction in lifecycle costs

3.
)

1.1.7.5

Specify access point with PCS 7 < V6

Configuration instructions for routing with PDM

Activate the Dataset Gateway on

the CP 443-5 Extended

Routing configuration activate gateway

Addition of a PG/PC object across which the PDM is to communicate with the field devices.

Routing configuration Insert PG/PC Object

The interface across which routing is to take place must be set up in Object properties of the
PG/PC station.

Routing configuration Set up interface

Select assignment

Routing configuration make assignment

Activate S7
Online Access

Routing configuration for S7 Activate online access

Monitoring in NETPRO Access

path is shown in yellow

Routing configuration Check access path in NETPRO

In HW Config activate the field device by double clicking, the PDM window opens
automatically. The field device can now request current measurement values and parameter
set UP- and DOWN-loads can now be carried out.

1.1.7.6

Specify access point with PCS 7 V6

A new method of reaching the field devices has been added to those familiar from PDM V5.2.
It is now possible to use APC (Advanced PC).
Your PC is now set up for Routing:

Add a PC station
to your project

Open:
Set up PC station in
SimaticNET and set the
operating mode of your
Cps module (CP1613)
to:

Open the Component

Configurator and make sure
that the station name is the
same as the name of your PC
station!
(= computer name)
If necessary, change it in
Simatic Manager
If you have not done so,
attach your CP
-> here CP1613
Dont forget the index!
See next figure

Open the Configuration for the PC

station and enter your CP here as
well
Make sure the installation location
is correct
-> here 3

Set the PG/PC interface to:

PC internal (local)
You can also do this under Access
point in PC station
DONE
Check: Your PC station must
have a yellow arrow in
Simatic Manager
if

F5

Activate the field device by double-clicking in HW Config, the PDM window opens
automatically. The field device can now requrest the current measurement values and
parameter sets can be uploaded and downloaded.

1.2 Field device parameterization / diagnosis with PDM

1.2.1 The main PDM window

The "SIMATIC PDM" main window remains on the screen throughout the complete working
session, and is partially or completely covered by other activated dialog windows.
The main window consists of
o
o
o
o
o
o

Title bar
Menu bar
Toolbar
Parameter group list (at the left of the working window)
Parameter table (at the right of the working window)
Status line

Parameter group
overview

Title
bar
Menu bar
Toolbar

Parameter table

1.2.2 Parameter group overview

The parameter group overview is displayed in the left part of the main window. Here the
objects and their parameter groups are displayed together with any subordinate objects.
The selected group (only one possible at a time) is displayed with a blue background. The
parameters belonging to the selected group are now displayed in the parameter table.
If the subitems entry is switched on in the Extras menu, the subgroups are also visible with
their parameters. If a value has been changed in the parameter table, the color of the
corresponding folder symbol changes from yellow to blue. In addition, the main directory
symbol (first line of the parameter group overview) is now also displayed in blue. If the
modified value is invalid, the color of the corresponding directory symbols change to red.

Note
In order to improve performance in the refreshing the screen display, we recommend that in
the parameter group overview you select only the parameter group whose parameters you
wish to edit.

The parameter group overview

1.2.3 Parameter table

The right-hand part of the main window is populated from the parameter table.
This parameter table lists the individual parameter groups in succession (as listed in the
parameter group overview). A hierarchy as in the parameter group overview is not displayed
here.
If you click a parameter group in the parameter group overview, the group is displayed in the
parameter table. If the line Subitems line has been activated in the Extras menu, all
subgroups of the selected parameter group are also displayed. If the line is inactive, only the
parameters of the selected group are displayed.
Each parameter group commences with a heading with the name of the group on a colored
background. The special characters preceding the heading text indicate the level of the
heading.
The individual parameter lines are positioned underneath the heading. A field on a white
background can be edited, the other fields cannot. The number of parameters which can be
edited depends on the selected status (maintenance engineer/specialist) and possibly on
parameter values.
The parameter table is divided into the following columns:
o
o
o
o

Parameter
Value
Unit
Status
"initial")

(Parameter to be set)
(Value of the parameter)
(Unit of the value)
(Statement indicating whether the values are "loaded", "changed" or

If the table is longer than the visible screen area, a scroll bar is displayed at the right edge.

Note
For better performance when refreshing screen the display, we recommend that in the
parameter group overview you select only the parameter group whose parameters you want
to edit.

The parameter table

1.2.4

The measurement value display

For a quick check of the measurement value, the devices measurement value can be
displayed rapidly in PDM. At the same time diagnostic messages are displayed by the
intelligent field device.
Performance:

In the PDM Main View, click

on the Display measurement
values symbol

The measurement
value and the
diagnosis is shown
here

1.2.5

Diagnostic Symbols for Devices

The following table explains the symbols of the devices configured in SIMATIC PDM. The full
range is not supported by all devices. The symbols are displayed in the network and system
views of SIMATIC Manager, in SIMATIC PDM and in LifeList.

Diagnosis status is calculated for every

communication between PDM and the device
and stored in the project
These symbols can also be seen in PDM
(Parameter group overview)

1.2.6

Simulation

Many intelligent field devices offer the capability of simulating their output or measurement
values.
With PDM, this option of the field devices can be implemented easily, thus making it possible
to create a kind of loop check without a calibrator.
For diagnosis at the device, as is shown here with the example of the SITRANS T3K
temperature measurement transducer, both the output value and the measurement value at
the sensor are simulated.
Performance:
In PDM:
Device > Simulation > Temperature
(Device-dependent!)

Adjust and transmit Output

value + Status here

The output value is simulated for example when a communication error is suspected.
On the other hand, if you wish to check that the measurement recorded by the sensor is
being transmitted correctly by the device, it is possible (SITRANS T3K) to simulate the
measurement value at the sensor here and thus monitor the devices output amplifier.
Adjust and transmit
Measurement value + Status
h

1.2.7

Settings in the main view:

With the Options > Settings menu command, you can customize a range of settings for
working with SIMATIC PDM:
o
o
o
o
o
o

1.2.7.1

User (access authorization)

Password
Table Options
Font
Communication Options
Log tool

Setting the User

SIMATIC PDM recognizes two different access authorizations for users:

o
o

Maintenance and
Specialist

The maintenance engineer can only modify operational data, the specialist can modify all
data, and therefore a password can be assigned to the "Specialist" user.
An "empty" password is defaulted after installation (there is therefore no formal password).
The specialist should create a password for security reasons.
o

Maintenance engineer
In "Maintenance engineer" mode, the only changes that can be made to the
parameter table are those necessary for operation and maintenance.

Specialist
If a password has been defined in the "Settings" dialog, when the "Specialist" option
field is selected in the "User" display that appears when the application is started, the

current password must be entered. The extended modification possibilities are now
available for the specialist in the parameter table.
.

1.2.7.2

Table Options

SIMATIC PDM shows all the device parameters clearly arranged in a table. The behavior
after an input and the layout in the display and printout can be set here.

Settings for how data is

updated in the Main

Layout settings

Online dialog:
If this checkbox is
activated, individual
data items can be
changed on the device
online
Time saving! because
the entire dataset for the
device does not need to

1.2.7.3

Log

SIMATIC PDM offers an integrated log tool. You can activate it and determine which log
messages are to be output. If the log tool is activated, a window with the important messages
appears when SIMATIC PDM is running. These messages can be printed and saved.
The log is useful for troubleshooting in the event of communications problems with the device.
Messages are weighted according to their importance and the following categories are used:
o
o
o
o
o

Errors
Warnings
Communication log
Details
All messages

1.3 Practical examples

1.3.1 Assigning a Profibus address (Device menu)
In the current SIMATIC PDM version, addresses can only be allocated for PROFIBUS DP/PA
devices.
To change the PROFIBUS address of a device, select the menu command Device >
Allocate address in SIMATIC PDM. The "Allocate address" dialog box is opened, where you
can enter the old and new device addresses. Once you have confirmed your entries with
"OK", SIMATIC PDM attempts to carry out the address allocation. Depending on the network
settings, this process can take some time. After the address has been successfully assigned,
the dialog box is closed.
You should also observe the following notes and restrictions:

You can change not only the address of the device you used to start SIMATIC PDM, but
also the address of each device connected to the same sub-network as the current
device. You cannot use SIMATIC PDM to change the address of a device connected to a
different sub-network than the device you used to start SIMATIC PDM.

The PROFIBUS standard DIN 19245, Section 3 does not allow the address of a
PROFIBUS device to be changed to address 126.

In contrast to process device network view, it is not possible to configure a device with
address 126 on a PROFIBUS DP network in HW Config. You should therefore configure
your devices with the intended destination addresses. During commissioning, you should
allocate the correct destination addresses for each device in turn.

Writes to the device

immediately Assign
address is pressed
Loss of connection
after transmission is
normal!
Since the slave
dd
l

PDM checks whether the new address already exists on the bus. If it
does exist, the new address will not be assigned!
Only addresses < 126 can be assigned!
Factory settings can be restored with the menu command Device >
Reset The function name may differ from device to device!

Whether or not you can change the address of a device using the menu command
Device > Allocate address depends on the device. For some devices, e.g. SIPART DR
compact controllers, this is not permissible and the menu command Device > Allocate
address is not available to you on these devices.

The error message "State conflict" indicates that the address of a PROFIBUS device can
only be changed on the hardware, not using software.

For Simocode, instead of the menu command Device > Allocate address, you should
use the command Device > PROFIBUS DP Parameters.

Writes to the device

immediately Transmit is
pressed!
Loss of connection after
transmission is normal!
Since the slave address no
longer matches the

1.3.2

Loopcheck

With intelligent field devices, the loopcheck is considerably simplified, since the devices
themselves can simulate the measurement and output value, and its status.
If in addition a field bus like Profibus PA is used, it is possible in a 1st step to quickly check
with LifeList (PDM Tool) whether the devices are recognized on the bus with the correct
address and type.
LifeList is located in the START menu under: SIMATIC > STEP 7 >
Or in the SIMATIC Manager in the "SIMATIC PDM" menu

View of LifeList with device diagnosis

In a 2nd step, the outputs from the individual devices are simulated on the bus: ...

Set Value and Status

here -> Transmit
Siemens temperature measurement transducer - "SITRANS T3K"

... and checks the online values and the status on the driver module in parallel in the
corresponding CFC plan.

In test mode, the value (here

2000) and the status (here
80 = OK) can be checked

If values outside the configured limits, or for example a device error, are simulated, the
corresponding error messages can be monitored in the OS.

In this way, the loopcheck can be monitored from the ES station by just one person.
Compared with the conventional method of running a loopcheck, this method provides
significant time advantages for the deployment of intelligent field devices on the field bus with
PDM.

1.3.3

Comparison of Values

With the "Value comparison" option it is possible to check the online data in the device for
changes.
It is recommended to compare the on and offline data before changing the parameterization
of a device that is involved in the production process. In this way, it is possible to determine
whether any data that has been adjusted on-site is being overwritten inadvertently by offline
data.
Performance:

In PDM
File > Value comparison

Make appropriate settings here

specifying that:
the offline data is to be compared
with the online data for the same
device
Or
the offline data is to be compared
with the offline data of another
device
Or
the offline data is to be compared
with the online data of another
device.

Offline data

Online data

Difference are
highlighted in yellow

1.3.4

Parameterizing an ET200is Station with PDM

Insert an ET200is
sation in HW Config

Double click on the

ET200is icon to
open up the PDM
dialog
Now drag the
required modules into
the corresponding
fields

Here, you can

allocate the head
station a unique
name

Open PDM as a "Special list".

In this view, you can edit the head
station and each module.
Note:
New modules are initialized for the first
time from here (load module to device)

When uploading the head station

(loading to peripheral/PC) you can
now choose between:
Load station only
Load station + modules
Load station + modules +

Diagnostics for the

status of the loading
operation can now also
be read in "Routing".

... After loading:

The icons in front of the

modules and the head module
provide information about the
status of communication.
The position of the modules in the
tree (left) does not necessarily
correspond to reality!
However, the correct sequence of the
modules can be read in the grid
(right).

1.3.5

Connecting HART Devices to ET200is with PDM

After the head station and

its modules have been
read back, and all
modules therefore have a
green symbol, highlight a
remote I/O channel for a
HART module.
Here:
Module: 2AI 2Wire HART
Procedure:
"Right click" on "Channel
0" of the module and
select "Insert new object"

You can give a field

device a unique
name here.
or
You can also select
an existing unlinked
object from system
view

A placeholder HART device is now inserted on the remote I/O channel of the HART module.
Double click on the placeholder (gray symbol) the Device selection window opens.

Select the device you

want to connect here.
Fully-integrated
devices can be found
under actuators,
sensors etc.
Others are in the HCF
list.
Here:
SITRANS TK H R

Double clicking on the field

device opens up the grid for the
corresponding device from the
ET200is tree!
The device can now be edited in
the normal way.

1.3.6

Swapping the device description (DD) of a configured field device

If a different device description (DD) has to be assigned to a field device that has already been
configured, this can be done easily with PDM in the "Process devices system view".
A swap of such kind may be necessitated by:

Incorrect DD selected for the device

Wrong device version assigned
Replacing generic DD with manufacturer-specific DD (HART)
Replacing Profile DD with manufacturer-specific DD (Profibus PA)

Performance:
Example: SITRANS T3K (Profibus PA), the Profile 3 DD for temperature measurement transducer is to
be assigned instead of the manufacturer-specific DD.

In Process devices system

view, mark the device with
the right mouse button and
choose SIMATI PDM >
Devices selection (Re-

In the selection
dialog, mark the
desired DD and
confirm with OK
Here:

If PDM is now opened for this device, the Profile DD is displayed instead of the manufacturer-specific DD.

1.4 Field device parameterization / diagnosis without software such

as PDM

Parametrieren:

Simple 4 to 20mA devices, do often have the possibility to set up the device parameters via
Dip-switches or via an device-menu. If the device doesnt have an possibility to set up the
parameters at the device, you will have to parameterize the I/O cards of your Remote
I/O( e.g.: ET200M HART AI ) to fit the device to the system.
The I/O cards are parameterized in the HW-Config with an doppel Click on the card
Enable of interrupts:
e.g.: Hardware interrupt when
limit exceeded
Measuring Type:
e.g.: 2DMU/ 4DMU / HART

Measuring Range:
e.g.: 4...20mA; 0...20mA

Limits of Hardware Interrupt

Diagnostic:

Without an software like PDM, the diagnostic reduces to the following diagnostic states:

Device O.K.

Device error
Device not present
Out of range
Communication error
Wire break
Short circuit

This information you can get from the Online-View of HW-Config, the Status of the driver
blocks or /and at the device via e.g.: device-menu or LEDs.

Note:
This diagnostic states depend on the used device!