SIMATIC PDM overview of functions and features

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SIMATIC PDM Stand alone product packages

SIMATIC PDM Single Point V9.0

This minimum configuration with handheld functionality is intended for handling exactly one field device via point-to-point coupling. It cannot be expanded with functions or with SIMATIC PDM TAG or SIMATIC PDM 1 Client licenses. Upgrading to a different product variant, e.g. SIMATIC PDM Basic, or a different product version is also not possible.

Supported communication types:

• PROFIBUS DP/PA
• HART communication (modem, RS 232 and via PROFIBUS/PROFINET)
• Modbus
• Ethernet
• PROFINET

The functionality is matched accordingly. The device functions are supported as defined in the device description, for example:

• Managing the device library and unlimited device selection
• Parameter assignment and diagnostics according to the device description
• Exporting and importing of parameter data
• Device identification
• Lifelist
• Printing the parameter list

SIMATIC PDM Basic V9.0

SIMATIC PDM Basic is for local service and parameter assignment stations on any computers (IPC/notebook) with local connection to bus segments or direct connection to the device.

Supported communication types:

• PROFIBUS DP/PA
• HART communication (modem, RS 232 and via PROFIBUS/PROFINET)
• Modbus
• Ethernet
• PROFINET

SIMATIC PDM Basic is equipped with all basic functions required for operation and parameter assignment of devices. That is, compared to SIMATIC PDM Single Point, it has the following additional functions:

• EDD-based diagnostics in the lifelist
• Memory function (only exporting and importing of parameter data)
• Report function
• Communication with HART field devices via remote I/Os

As a basic block for an individual configuration, SIMATIC PDM Basic can be expanded with all functional SIMATIC PDM options (PDM Routing only in combination with PDM Integration in STEP 7/PCS 7 required) as well as with cumulative sets of 10, 100 or 1 000 SIMATIC PDM TAGs. Without TAG expansion, SIMATIC PDM Basic is suitable for projects with up to 4 TAGs. SIMATIC PDM 1 Client licenses (sets of 1) can also be added in combination with the SIMATIC PDM Server option.

The SIMATIC PDM Extended option allows activation of additional SIMATIC PDM system functions (for details, see SIMATIC PDM Extended V9.0 under "Optional product components").

SIMATIC PDM Service V9.0

With this product package for extended service, local service and parameter assignment stations can be realized on any type of computer (IPC/notebook) with a local connection to a bus segment or direct connection to field devices.

It comprises:

• SIMATIC PDM Basic (incl. 4 SIMATIC PDM TAGs)
• 50 SIMATIC PDM TAGs

Like SIMATIC PDM Basic, SIMATIC PDM Service can be expanded with all functional SIMATIC PDM options (PDM Routing only in combination with PDM Integration in STEP 7/PCS 7 required) as well as with cumulative SIMATIC PDM TAGs (sets of 10, 100 or 1 000) (see "Optional product components"). SIMATIC PDM 1 Client licenses (sets of 1) can also be added in combination with the SIMATIC PDM Server option. It is permitted to upgrade to another product version.

Note: For use of gateways and for PROFINET or Ethernet communication with field devices, SIMATIC PDM TAG licenses are charged for according to the objects configured in the process device plant view as follows:

• 10 SIMATIC PDM TAGs per S7 DSGW (data record gateway) with one PROFIBUS subnet
• 20 SIMATIC PDM TAGs per S7 DSGW with more than one PROFIBUS subnet
• 10 TAGs per IE/PB Link
• 1 TAG per field device (except in the case of special specifications)

SIMATIC PDM Stand alone Server V9.0

With the SIMATIC PDM Stand alone Server product package, you can establish central service and parameter assignment stations that operate according to the client/server principle. Portals opened on licensed SIMATIC PDM clients (SIMATIC PDM sessions) enable handling of production plant field devices via the SIMATIC PDM server on the plant bus assigned via registration. The product package can be used multiple times within a plant, e.g. for various plant units. It comprises:

• SIMATIC PDM Basic (incl. 4 SIMATIC PDM TAGs)
• SIMATIC PDM Extended
• SIMATIC PDM Server
• 2 ? SIMATIC PDM 1 Client
• 100 SIMATIC PDM TAGs

SIMATIC PDM Stand alone Server can be expanded with all functional SIMATIC PDM options (PDM Routing only in combination with PDM Integration in STEP 7/PCS 7 required) as well as with cumulative sets of 10, 100 or 1 000 SIMATIC PDM TAGs and SIMATIC PDM 1?client licenses (see "Optional product components"). The portals opened on these clients (SIMATIC PDM sessions) must also be licensed with the SIMATIC PDM 1?client licenses (besides the SIMATIC PDM clients). For details about this, refer to "SIMATIC PDM 1 Client" under "Optional product components". For user management of the SIMATIC PDM clients, the SIMATIC Logon product is also required. It is possible to upgrade to another product version.

Note: For use of gateways and for PROFINET or Ethernet communication with field devices, SIMATIC PDM TAG licenses are charged for according to the objects configured in the process device plant view (for details, see corresponding note under SIMATIC PDM Service V9.0).

SIMATIC PDM system-integrated product packages

SIMATIC PDM S7 V9.0

The SIMATIC PDM S7 product package designed for use in a SIMATIC S7 configuration environment is intended for setup of a local SIMATIC S7 engineering and service station. It requires the installation of STEP 7 V5.5+SP4. It includes:

• SIMATIC PDM Basic (incl. 4 SIMATIC PDM TAGs)
• SIMATIC PDM Extended
• SIMATIC PDM integration in STEP 7/PCS 7
• 100 SIMATIC PDM TAGs

SIMATIC PDM S7 can be expanded with the functional options SIMATIC PDM Routing, SIMATIC PDM Communication FOUNDATION Fieldbus, SIMATIC PDM Server, and SIMATIC PDM HART Server as well as with cumulative SIMATIC PDM TAGs (sets of 10, 100 or 1 000) (see "Optional product components"). SIMATIC PDM 1 Client licenses (sets of 1) can also be added in combination with the SIMATIC PDM Server option.

SIMATIC PDM PCS 7 V9.0

The SIMATIC PDM PCS 7 product package suitable for use in a SIMATIC PCS 7 configuration environment is intended for use in a central SIMATIC PCS 7 engineering and service station. It comprises:

• SIMATIC PDM Basic (incl. 4 SIMATIC PDM TAGs)
• SIMATIC PDM Extended
• SIMATIC PDM integration in STEP 7/PCS 7
• SIMATIC PDM Routing
• 100 SIMATIC PDM TAGs

SIMATIC PDM PCS 7 can be expanded with the functional options SIMATIC PDM Communication FOUNDATION Fieldbus and SIMATIC PDM Server as well as with cumulative SIMATIC PDM TAGs (sets of 10, 100 or 1 000) (see "Optional product components"). SIMATIC PDM 1 Client licenses (sets of 1) can also be added in combination with the SIMATIC PDM Server option.

SIMATIC PDM PCS 7 Server V9.0

Instead of SIMATIC PDM PCS 7, the SIMATIC PDM PCS 7 Server product package expanded with the SIMATIC PDM Server option can also be used for a central SIMATIC PCS 7 engineering and service station. Field devices integrated using an Electronic Device Description (EDD) can then be assigned parameters on any client of the SIMATIC PCS 7 Maintenance Station as well as on local SIMATIC PDM clients. The following are components of SIMATIC PDM PCS 7 Server:

• SIMATIC PDM Basic (incl. 4 SIMATIC PDM TAGs)
• SIMATIC PDM Extended
• SIMATIC PDM integration in STEP 7/PCS 7
• SIMATIC PDM Routing
• SIMATIC PDM Server
• 100 SIMATIC PDM TAGs

SIMATIC PDM PCS 7 Server can be expanded with the functional option SIMATIC PDM Communication FOUNDATION Fieldbus as well as with cumulative sets of 10, 100 or 1 000 SIMATIC PDM TAGs and SIMATIC PDM 1?Client licenses (see "Optional product components"). The portals opened on these clients (SIMATIC PDM sessions) must also be licensed with the SIMATIC PDM 1?client licenses (besides the SIMATIC PDM clients). For details about this, refer to "SIMATIC PDM 1 Client" under "Optional product components".

SIMATIC PDM PCS 7?FF V9.0

Instead of SIMATIC PDM PCS 7, the SIMATIC PDM PCS 7?FF product package expanded with the SIMATIC PDM Communication FOUNDATION Fieldbus option can also be used for a central SIMATIC PCS 7 engineering and service station. This additionally supports parameter assignment of field devices on FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1. Components of SIMATIC PDM PCS 7?FF are:

• SIMATIC PDM Basic (incl. 4 SIMATIC PDM TAGs)
• SIMATIC PDM Extended
• SIMATIC PDM integration in STEP 7/PCS 7
• SIMATIC PDM Routing
• SIMATIC PDM Communication FOUNDATION Fieldbus
• 100 SIMATIC PDM TAGs

SIMATIC PDM PCS 7?FF V9.0 can be expanded with the functional option SIMATIC PDM Server as well as with cumulative sets of 10, 100 or 1 000 SIMATIC PDM TAGs (see "Optional product components"). SIMATIC PDM 1 Client licenses (sets of 1) can also be added in combination with the SIMATIC PDM Server option.

Optional product components

Option SIMATIC PDM Extended V9.0

The SIMATIC PDM Extended option enables you to unlock other system functions for SIMATIC PDM Basic and SIMATIC PDM, for example:

• Change log
• Calibration report
• Extended information in the Lifelist
• Export and import functions
• Print functions
• Document manager
• Comparison function

This functionality is already integrated in the following product packages: SIMATIC PDM Stand alone Server, SIMATIC PDM S7, SIMATIC PDM PCS 7, SIMATIC PDM PCS 7 Server and SIMATIC PDM PCS 7?FF.

Option SIMATIC PDM Integration in STEP 7/PCS 7 V9.0

This option is used for the integration of SIMATIC PDM in a SIMATIC S7 or SIMATIC PCS 7 configuration environment. SIMATIC PDM can then be started directly from the hardware configurator (HW Config) in STEP 7/SIMATIC PCS 7.

This functionality is already integrated in the product packages of category "SIMATIC PDM system-integrated" (SIMATIC PDM S7, SIMATIC PDM PCS 7, SIMATIC PDM PCS 7 Server, and SIMATIC PDM PCS 7?FF).

Option SIMATIC PDM Routing V9.0

If SIMATIC PDM is used on an engineering station, the SIMATIC PDM Routing option enables handling of every device in the field that can be configured per EDD throughout the plant and across different bus systems and remote I/Os. SIMATIC PDM Routing can be used in combination with SIMATIC PDM Integration in STEP 7/SIMATIC PCS 7.

Routing is already integrated in SIMATIC PDM PCS 7, SIMATIC PDM PCS 7 Server, and SIMATIC PDM PCS 7?FF. SIMATIC PDM Routing can be additionally installed as an option on a local SIMATIC S7 engineering and service station with SIMATIC PDM S7.

Option SIMATIC PDM Server V9.0

The server functionality can be activated in a local or central service station with this option. It enables parameter assignment of selected field devices on any client of the SIMATIC PCS 7 Maintenance Station as well as on local SIMATIC PDM clients. This functionality is already integrated in the SIMATIC PDM Stand alone Server and SIMATIC PDM PCS 7 Server. The SIMATIC PDM clients as well as the portals opened on these clients (SIMATIC PDM sessions) must be licensed with SIMATIC PDM 1 client licenses. For details about this, refer to "SIMATIC PDM 1 Client" under "Optional product components".

Option SIMATIC PDM Communication FOUNDATION Fieldbus V9.0

In a SIMATIC S7/PCS 7 configuration environment, using this option SIMATIC PDM can communicate with field devices on the FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 via the FF link.

This functionality is already integrated in the SIMATIC PDM PCS 7?FF product package.

Option SIMATIC PDM HART Server V9.0

This option permits the use of HART multiplexers from various vendors in SIMATIC PDM. Furthermore, wireless HART field devices can also be parameterized with SIMATIC PDM.

SIMATIC PDM TAGs (version-independent)

Depending on the project size, the SIMATIC PDM TAGs supplied with a product package (except SIMATIC PDM Single Point) can be cumulatively expanded with sets of 10, 100 or 1 000 SIMATIC PDM TAGs.

A SIMATIC PDM TAG corresponds to a SIMATIC PDM object that represents the individual field devices or field components within a project, e.g. measuring instruments, positioners, switching devices or remote I/Os. SIMATIC PDM TAGs are also relevant for diagnostics with the lifelist of SIMATIC PDM. In this case, TAGs are considered to be all recognized devices with diagnostics capability, whose detailed diagnostics is effected through the device description (EDD).

SIMATIC PDM 1 Client (version-independent)

Cumulative 1 client license newly introduced with SIMATIC PDM V9.0 for SIMATIC PDM configurations with SIMATIC PDM Server, e.g. SIMATIC PDM Stand alone Server or SIMATIC PDM PCS 7 Server. The license is used to activate registered SIMATIC PDM clients and SIMATIC PDM sessions (opened portals) on these clients.

Each "SIMATIC PDM 1 Client" license activates one SIMATIC PDM client with one SIMATIC PDM session. A SIMATIC PDM session is defined as one opened portal together with the parameter views of the field devices opened from the portal. Each additional simultaneously opened SIMATIC PDM session on this client requires its own "SIMATIC PDM 1 Client" license. For larger projects, up to 30 registered SIMATIC PDM Clients are possible.

The "SIMATIC PDM 1 Client" license must be transferred to the computer with the SIMATIC PDM Server. The SIMATIC PDM Standalone Server product package comes with 2 "SIMATIC PDM 1 Client" licenses.

SIMATIC PDM Software Media Package V9.0

The current SIMATIC PDM installation software is offered without a license in the form of the SIMATIC PDM Software Media Package. Purchasing of corresponding software licenses is necessary to unlock the product-specific functionalities.

With SIMATIC PDM product packages, when supplied via physical delivery (not with optional product components), a SIMATIC PDM Software Media Package is supplied together with each ordering item. Further SIMATIC PDM Software Media Packages must be ordered separately as required.

The software of the SIMATIC PDM Media Package without a license can be used for demonstration purposes in demo mode. The SIMATIC PDM functionality is limited as follows in demo mode:

• Stand alone mode
• Storage functions disabled
• Export and import functions disabled
• Expanded functionality disabled
• Communication functions restricted

Information on ordering and delivery

SIMATIC PDM is among the products for which the installation software is provided in the form of a software media package. Software media packages and product-specific software licenses are separate packages, which are not merged into a single delivery unit for a physical delivery.

The number of delivered software media packages can be determined by the number of ordered items. You can find more information under "Delivery form package" in the "Software Media and Logistics", "PCS 7 Software Packages" section of the ST PCS 7 catalog.