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Manufacturer Information
for users regarding software updates
(following the NAMUR recommendation 53)

1 Type of device
Field device / signal processing device
Monitoring- / operation system / hand held terminal etc.

Manufacturer : Endress+Hauser
Device : Differential pressure transmitter Deltabar S
Type : PMD75-xxx7Bxxxxxx (10mbar measuring sensor)
PMD75-xxx7Cxxxxxx (30mbar measuring sensor)

Fieldbus / Interface : Fieldbus Device Type

HART/ PA/ FF -

2 Firmware, Hardware I/ II
Firmware
Hardware I/ II

Old firmware version : -

New firmware version : Delivered since serial number J30168**09D (February 15, 2014)

How can the previous Firmware / Hardware I/II version number be identified:
For every produced sensor a serial number is generated. The sensor serial number
is independent of the transmitter serial number. With the sensor serial number it is
possible to trace back the used components and the working steps of every
produced sensor.

Description of the modification in comparison with the predecessor version:

• Using the side flanges such as those used for the DP sensors ≥100mbar for
years
• Weight reduction through the reduced dimensions
• Membrane diameter reduction to improve the sensor performance
(reference accuracy, long-term stability, ...) by a reduced volume of oil in
the sensor assembly (and the symmetrical internal structure)
• Increase the maximum allowable static pressure of 63bar to 160bar, by
design adaptation

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Manufacturer Information
for users regarding software updates
(following the NAMUR recommendation 53)

3 Compatibility (Firmware, Hardware I/II)

Is the new Firmware version compatible with the previous version, the installed device drivers, the
operating tool compatible / is the new Harware I version compatible with the previous version?
Yes
No, description:
Despite to the minor reduction in the dimensions, the side process connections are identical and
compatible with the previous version according to IEC61518.

Is a Firmware / Hardware I update generally recommended?

Yes, reason:

The update / exchange can be performed by means of …

• Exchange of printed circuit boards: I/O- and measuring amplifier.
(This procedure is described in the operating instructions of the measuring system).
• Flashing the new software by means of the configuration and service software Fieldtool,
module Fieldflash.
(This procedure is described in the online operating instructions of the configuration software).

No, reason:
Existing hardware does not need to be replaced. The new sensor system has only been adapted
to the existing sensors ≥100mbar. In addition, the measurement performance of the sensor has
been improved.

4 Instruction manual
Is a new instruction manual necessary due to the modification of the software?
Yes
No

Which manual corresponds to the new firmware:

Device Communication options Manual Marking
PMD75 HART BA00270 Betriebsanleitung
PMD75 PA BA00294 Betriebsanleitung
PMD75 FF BA00301 Betriebsanleitung

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Manufacturer Information
for users regarding software updates
(following the NAMUR recommendation 53)

The new instruction manuals can be referred in Internet:

http://www.endress.com - area „DOWNLOAD“
- declaration of the device and kind of manual

5 Price
Change in price of device in comparison with the predecessor version?
Yes, new list price and update costs (without installation) are enclosed
No

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