Topic
Detailed information
Called using
Additional information
DP slave
diagnostics
Diagnostic data for the
selected DP slave (in
accordance with EN 50170)
"DP Slave Diagnostics"
tab
To determine the cause
of a DP slave error
Target system Current time, operating hours
and
information about clock
synchronization
(synchronization intervals)
Time System" tab
Performance
data
Operand areas and the
available blocks of the
selected (CPU/FM) module
Performance Data" tab
For checking the user
program to determine
whether the CPU meets
the appropriate
requirements to execute
a user program, for
example, with regard to
process image size
Performance
data
Display of all module types
available
in the functional scope of the
selected module. List of OB,
SFB and SFC that can be used
in the module.
Used to check the
standard blocks
contained and called in
the user program.
Diagnostics for DP slaves
Topic
Detailed information
Called using
Additional information
Module data
Data for identifying the
selected module Examples:
● Type
● Order number
● Firmware
● Version
● Status
● Slot in the rack
General" tab
Comparison of
configured and inserted
modules
DP slave
diagnostics
Diagnostic data for the
selected DP slave (in
accordance with EN 50170)
"DP Slave Diagnostics"
tab
To determine the cause
of a DP slave error
7.18.7.4
PROFIBUS diagnostics with diagnostic repeater
Requirements
● The diagnostic repeater must be installed.
● The cable diagnostics must be prepared.
Diagnostics in PCS 7
7.18 Diagnostic tools
Service support and diagnostics (V8.0)
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