2/14/2019 3:31 PM | |
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New to forum. New to using PDM and HART modem. Trying to connect to a LR260 level sensor via a hart modem(USB) What software is needed? Is any of this WIN10 compatible? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
Last edited by: Jen_Moderator at: 2/15/2019 7:44:55 AMNew subject after splitting |
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2/14/2019 7:45 PM | |
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You have a choice of software The Single point license is considered disposable software by Siemens. It is never replaced if the PC on which it is installed fails catastrophically, whereas the more expensive multippoint versions are replaced on a case-by-case basis). PDM gets periodic updates. There is no update path for single point versions. The old version becomes obsolete, the new version is purchased as new software without any discount for having an old version. Multipoint versions have some discounted update path. As I recall, it took Siemens about 4 years to get a Windows 7 version after the release of Windows 7. I'm not sure how old Windows 10 is, but there's a pattern to the delay between Windows releases and PDM releases. Some vendors sell their version of Pactware and support Pactware. Other vendors offer Pactware for free, but there is zero support for devices outside that vendor's domain. If you use Pactware for Siemens devices, you're on your own for support. There are issues getting right version DD or DTM for any device. Either package is incapable of recognizing the device's firmware version and announcing the proper DD or DTM version needed to connect properly. |
Last edited by: danw at: 2/15/2019 6:20:22 PM |
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