Installing SIMATIC PDM V9.1 as a Standalone Add-on in PCS 7 V8.2

Installing SIMATIC PDM V9.1 onto an existing SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.2 system requires a standalone PDM V9.1 installation package rather than the standard PCS 7 V8.2 installation DVD (which includes only PDM V9.0 Upd1). A critical prerequisite is that deploying PDM V9.1 in PCS 7 versions prior to V9.0 mandatorily requires purchasing and installing SIMATIC Logon V1.6. Standalone PDM media contains its own root Setup.exe installer, which integrates the updated device management catalog into STEP 7 and HW Config. Intermediate maintenance updates such as PDM V9.0 SP1 Upd3 are requested through Siemens Technical Support when not available via public download.

SIMATIC PDM Versioning and Compatibility Rules

SIMATIC Process Device Manager (PDM) is an engineering tool for configuring, parameterizing, commissioning, and diagnosing intelligent field devices (HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, PROFINET). While PCS 7 media bundles a specific PDM baseline, Siemens regularly releases newer PDM versions with expanded Electronic Device Description (EDD) device libraries that can be installed on preceding PCS 7 releases.

The following table specifies compatibility when retrofitting newer PDM versions onto PCS 7 V8.2:

PCS 7 ReleaseBundled PDM Media VersionCompatible Standalone UpgradesMandatory Add-on RequirementsPCS 7 V8.1 SP1PDM V8.2PDM V8.2 SP1SIMATIC Logon V1.5PCS 7 V8.2PDM V9.0 Upd1PDM V9.1 / PDM V9.1 Upd1SIMATIC Logon V1.6 MandatoryPCS 7 V9.0PDM V9.1PDM V9.1 Upd1, Upd2Included in base releasePCS 7 V9.0 SP1PDM V9.1 SP1PDM V9.1 SP1 Upd1Included in base release

Mandatory Prerequisite: SIMATIC Logon V1.6

When installing PDM V9.1 onto PCS 7 V8.2, the installer enforces user administration checks that rely on the authentication mechanisms of SIMATIC Logon V1.6:

If PCS 7 V8.2 has SIMATIC Logon V1.5 installed, the PDM V9.1 setup will halt or fail during the device integration phase.
Engineers must install SIMATIC Logon V1.6 before running the PDM V9.1 installer.
License keys for SIMATIC Logon V1.6 must be transferred via Automation License Manager (ALM).

Installation Procedure for Standalone PDM V9.1

To execute the installation from standalone media or Online Software Delivery (OSD):

Pre-Installation: Close SIMATIC Manager, HW Config, and all WinCC Explorer applications.
Upgrade SIMATIC Logon: Install SIMATIC Logon V1.6 and reboot the Engineering Station.
Locate Setup File: In the standalone PDM V9.1 installation directory (extracted from ISO or OSD download), execute Setup.exe from the root folder (do not browse into sub-packages).
Component Selection: Select SIMATIC PDM Integration in STEP 7 and required communication options (HART on PROFIBUS, PROFINET).
Device Integration Manager: Following setup, launch the Device Integration Manager (DIM) to import the latest Device Library (EDD Device Library 01/2018 or later).
License Transfer: In ALM, transfer the SIMATIC PDM Basic and tag capacity licenses (100 TAGs, 1,000 TAGs).

Procurement Schedule for PDM and SIMATIC Logon

The following Equipment Schedule specifies the relevant order numbers for standalone PDM upgrades:

Software Packages:
- SIMATIC PDM V9.1 Standalone Software Media:    6ES7658-3AX18-0YA5
- SIMATIC PDM Integration in STEP 7 / PCS 7:    6ES7658-3BX18-2YB5
- SIMATIC Logon V1.6 Single License:            6ES7658-7BX61-0YA0
- SIMATIC PDM Device Library (Current EDD DVD): 6ES7658-3GX18-0YT8

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Commercial Accuracy Disclaimer: Software licensing is per Engineering Station. Upgrading PDM from V9.0 to V9.1 requires an upgrade license or Software Update Service (SUS). The requirement for SIMATIC Logon V1.6 represents an independent software license entitlement that must be procured separately if not already owned. Final license quantities and MLFBs must be validated against the applicable Siemens ST PCS 7 Catalog and authorized distributor quotations.

Verification

To verify successful PDM V9.1 integration into PCS 7 V8.2:

Open Windows Control Panel -> Programs and Features: confirm SIMATIC PDM V9.1 and SIMATIC Logon V1.6 are listed.
Open SIMATIC Manager: navigate to the Component View -> verify that the Process Device Plant View is accessible.
Open HW Config on an AS 410 station: double-click a configured HART transmitter on an ET 200M/ET 200SP station.
Confirm that SIMATIC PDM opens the device parameterization view without DCOM or version mismatch errors.
Check Device Integration Manager: verify that the device catalog displays all imported manufacturer EDDs.

Limitations and Operational Precautions

Operational boundaries for standalone PDM:

Unpublished Updates: Minor maintenance updates (such as PDM V9.0 SP1 Upd3) are frequently restricted from public web download due to project-specific hotfixes. These must be obtained directly by opening a Siemens Industry Online Support Service Request.
HW Config Save and Compile: After updating PDM, all stations utilizing PDM field instruments must be recompiled in HW Config before downloading.
Master Data Library Alignment: Ensure that EDDs installed on the Engineering Station are backed up or documented, as project transfers to another ES lacking those EDDs will prevent device parameter editing.

Engineer FAQ

Can I install PDM V9.1 directly from the PCS 7 V8.2 DVD media?

No. The PCS 7 V8.2 media only contains PDM V9.0 Upd1. PDM V9.1 must be acquired as a standalone product delivery or online download.

Why does PDM V9.1 require SIMATIC Logon V1.6 when used in PCS 7 V8.2?

PDM V9.1 introduces updated role-based access control and audit trail interfaces that depend specifically on the SIMATIC Logon V1.6 software subsystem.

Where can I find PDM updates that are not listed on Siemens Industry Online Support?

Certain hotfixes (like PDM V9.0 SP1 Upd3) are released exclusively via Siemens Customer Support. Submit a formal Service Request (SR) to receive direct download links.

Do I need to update field device EDDs when upgrading to PDM V9.1?

Yes, installing the updated SIMATIC PDM Device Library (DVD 2 of PDM delivery) via Device Integration Manager ensures compatibility with modern field device revisions.