Changing parameter settings via SIMATIC PDM
Note: For a complete list of parameters, see Parameter Reference on page 43.
1.Launch SIMATIC PDM, connect to SITRANS LR 460, and upload data from the device.
2.Adjust parameter values in the parameter value field then press Enter. The status fields read Changed.
3.Open the Device menu, click on Download to device, then use File – Save, to save parameter settings. The status fields are cleared.
value fields
SIMATIC PDM
Configuring a new device
Device Description (DD)
You will need the DD for SIMATIC PDM version 6.0 with SP2. You can locate the DD in Device Catalog, under Sensors/Level/Echo/Siemens Milltronics/SITRANS LR 460. If you do not see SITRANS LR 460 under Siemens Milltronics, you can download the DD from the product page of our website at: https://pia.khe.siemens.com/index.asp?Nr=14655, under Downloads.
Save the files to your computer, and extract the zipped file to an easily accessed location. Launch SIMATIC PDM – Manager Device Catalog, browse to the unzipped DD file and select it.
1.Set Address (default for PROFIBUS PA is 126; for HART is 0).
•Point the handheld programmer at the display then press Mode to activate PROGRAM mode, menu item 1.0.
•Press Down ARROW , Right ARROW , Right ARROW to navigate to Address (menu item 2.1.2).
•Press Right ARROW to open Edit mode: the PROGRAM icon will flash.
•If required, key in a new value and press Right ARROW to accept it. The LCD displays the new value and the PROGRAM icon disappears.
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