6 Diagnosis function
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Diagnosis function
6.1
Overview
Units, configured via the coupler and modules, have the function to diagnose their condition. The
diagnostic function is provided for each of the coupler and module, and it can be verified via the master
of field network or the exclusive software. This allows the host controller to monitor the unit's status and
respond at the appropriate time.
This function is that each module can check its status and generate a warning message so that it can
identify the problem. Therefore, it provides functions and information for self-diagnosis such as location
and type of error, and status. It does not suggest self-settings and self-optimization, self-restoration,
functional integrity, etc., but can provide a procedure to automatically troubleshoot and handle the
problem. (Maintenance: Some support,trouble shooing: Not supported)
The diagnostics of the coupler can only transmit information to the master of field network if the
activation is set via the exclusive software. In other cases, information can be collected by using the
exclusive software via USB.
6.2
Diagnostic type
Classification
Description
Storage area
Diagnostics in the appendix area of the memory map
1word/coupler
Supporting area
Determination of access from the master according to field network
Monitoring and logs of the product
Diagnostic area
Problems with the product (coupler) itself, base of the module, body and
terminal
Diagnostic
information
The product operating state
External error state in the product (noise, input state, etc.)
Internal error state in the product (ABUS, hardware, etc.)
Error state in the memory management of the product
Operating state of each module
External error state in each module (I/O, ABUS, etc.)
Internal error state in each module
Error state in the memory management of the module
Message transfer
method
Include the importance and structure of diagnostic information in the data set
Save to the memory map via the cyclic internal bus communication of the
product
In case of the interrupt setting, immediate bus communication starts when an
error occurs
Display on the product (coupler) and module according to the diagnostic
information
