SITRANS LR250 Communications: HART
• You will need the full operating instructions to acquire the list of applicable parameters.
• We recommend that you use SIMATIC Process Device Manager (PDM) to program your
device.
• Application Guides for setting up HART devices with SIMATIC PDM can be downloaded
from the product page of our website at: www.siemens.com/LR250 under Support.
SIMATIC PDM
SIMATIC PDM is a software package designed to permit easy configuration, monitoring, and
troubleshooting of HART devices. Please consult the operating instructions or online help for
details on using SIMATIC PDM. (You can find more information at www.siemens.com/simatic-
pdm.)
Deactivate Buffers
Deactivation is required to align SIMATIC PDM with the HART modem for Windows 2000
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Windows XP
operating Systems.
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.
6)
Click OK to close out. Close all screens and then reboot.
Update Electronic Device Description (EDD)
Notes:
• 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 SP4 or higher is required.
• In SIMATIC PDM the EDD is located in Device Catalog, under Sensors/Level/Echo/
Siemens Milltronics/SITRANS LR250.
• Check the product page of our website at: www.siemens.com/LR250 to make sure you
have the latest version of SIMATIC PDM, the most recent Service Pack (SP) and the most
recent hot fix (HF). Go to Support > Software Downloads
To install a new EDD:
1)
Download the EDD from the product page of our website at: www.siemens.com/LR250
and save the files to your computer.
2)
Extract the zipped file to an easily accessed location.
3)
Launch SIMATIC PDM – Manage Device Catalog, browse to the unzipped EDD file and select
it.
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