
6.3.1
Functions in SIMATIC PDM
SIMATIC PDM monitors the process values, alarms and status signals of the device. It allows you
to display, compare, adjust, verify, and simulate process device data; also to set schedules for
calibration and maintenance.
Parameters are identified by name and organized into function groups. See Modbus addressing
model (Page 151) for more details.
See Modbus addressing model (Page 151) for parameters that do not appear in the menu
structure in SIMATIC PDM.
6.3.2
Commissioning steps
In the following it is described how to commission the device with SIMATIC PDM.
The steps are divided into the following sections:
1. Initial setup (Page 51)
2. Adding device to the communication network (Page 53)
3. Configuring a new device (Page 56).
4. Wizard - Quick start with PDM (Page 57)
5. Wizard - Zero point adjustment (Page 62)
6.3.3
Initial setup
To ensure that SIMATIC PDM connects properly complete the two processes outlined below:
1. Deactivate buffers
2. Update the Electronic Device Description (EDD)
Deactivate buffers for RS-485 COM port
This deactivation is required to align SIMATIC PDM with the Modbus modem for Windows
®
operating systems.
Note
You can find support for Windows operating systems here: support.automation.siemens.com
(
http://support.automation.siemens.com
1. Click "Start" > "Control Panel" to begin configuration.
2. Click on "Hardware and Sound" > "Device Manager".
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 click the "Advanced" button.
Commissioning
6.3 Remote commissioning with PDM FCT010
SITRANS MASS 2100 & FC300 (FCT010/DSL)
Operating Instructions, 06/2020, A5E39788682-AB
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