Parameter assignment/addressing
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9.1
Operating functions using HART communication
Introduction
The full functionality of the WirelessHART adapter is available using HART communication.
● The HART communicator and PC software are not supplied with the WirelessHART adapter.
● How to connect and operate a HART communicator or the PC software with a
WirelessHART adapter is described in a separate manual and in the online help for both
these tools.
Requirements for operator control via HART communication
You can operate the WirelessHART adapter via HART communication. The following is
required for this purpose:
● A HART communicator or PC software such as SIMATIC PDM.
● A HART modem to connect a PC to the WirelessHART adapter or a connecting cable to
connect a HART communicator to the WirelessHART adapter.
Note
Using SIMATIC PDM
The following software requirements apply when you use SIMATIC PDM as configuration
tool:
● Use EDD device description as of SIMATIC PDM V6.0 only
with Service Pack 5 and Hotfix 2 (SIMATIC PDM V6.0 + SP5 + HF2).
● Make sure that the latest device version has been imported in SIMATIC PDM before you
install the EDD device description.
Note
Quick start wizard of the EDD
The EDD device description includes a quick start wizard that supports you during
commissioning of the WirelessHART adapter.
Range of parameter assignment options
Once you have set up HART communication to the WirelessHART adapter, you can make
suitable parameter settings for the WirelessHART adapter.
WirelessHART Adapter SITRANS AW200
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