Preface
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Purpose of the program
SIMATIC PDM (Process Device Manager) is a general-purpose, manufacturer-independent
tool for the configuration, parameter assignment, commissioning, diagnostics, and
maintenance of intelligent field devices (sensors and actuators) and field components (remote
I/O, multiplexers, control room devices, compact controllers).
Purpose of the documentation
This documentation supports you in your work with SIMATIC PDM software. You are provided
with an overview of the following topics:
● Installing SIMATIC PDM (Page 23)
● Commissioning the software
● Procedures for configuring networks and field devices
● Procedures for commissioning and using the Runtime functions
Required basic knowledge
The documentation is intended for persons working in field engineering who are responsible
for configuration, commissioning and plant operation.
General knowledge in the area of field engineering is required to understand this
documentation.
Knowledge about the use of Windows operating systems is also required.
Activities using STEP 7 and PCS 7 require corresponding knowledge in the field of automation
technology and of SIMATIC S7.
Validity
This documentation is valid for the SIMATIC PDM V8.2 software package.
Device-specific help
This documentation only covers the basic functionality of PDM. For device-specific information,
refer to the documentation of the field device manufacturers.
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