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5.3.3 Log files
The IO-Link provides five different log files to view, export, or clear:
– syslog (system log) displays line-by-line activity records.
– dmesg displays Linux kernel messages.
– top displays which programs are using most of the memory and CPU.
– ps displays the running programs.
– All log files start up automatically during the startup cycle. Each log file has a size limit
of 100 kB.
5.3.3.1 View a log file
To view a log file:
1. Click the “Device Maintenance” tab and then click the “LOG FILES” subtab.
2. Select the desired file from the “select log file” drop-down menu.
Figure 5-26 syslog file displayed on the “Log Files” page
3. Optionally, click the “REFRESH” button to get the latest information.
4. Optionally, export the log file.
5.3.3.2 Export a Log File
To export a log file:
1. Click the “Device Maintenance” tab, and then click the “LOG FILES” subtab.
2. Select the desired file from the “select log file” drop-down menu.
Typically, log files are intended to be used by Technical Support in the event there is a
problem.