6.2
Diagnostics
Diagnostics for the FF in PCS 7
PCS 7 uses graduated diagnostics.
With the Maintenance Station
● Status overview and status messages for bus link and FF devices
● Detailed diagnostics for bus link and FF devices with SIMATIC PDM
● Configured maintenance information
In SIMATIC Manager
● Status overview for bus link and FF devices
In HW Config
● Status overview for bus link and FF devices
With SIMATIC PDM
● Detailed diagnostics for bus link and FF devices
● Use of the "Mode" dialog box only for FF Link and FF devices
● Use of "Status" dialog box only for FF Link and FF devices
LED displays on the bus link
● Status of FF
Displays on the FF devices
● Read the device manufacturer information on this.
Additional information
● Configuration Manual
Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
● Section "Identifying FF devices with SIMATIC PDM (Page 53)"
● Operating Instructions
SIMATIC; Bus Link; FF Link
● Operating Instructions
SIMATIC; Bus Link; Compact FF Link
● FF devices documentation
6.2.1
"Modes" and "Status" menu commands
You can find the "Modes" and "Status" menu commands for blocks of FF devices in the
"Devices" menu in SIMATIC PDM. You use these menu commands to open dialog boxes that
support you in the commissioning of FF devices. Since these dialogs are specific to the
respective FF device, only general information is provided here.
For detailed information, refer to the online help dialog.
Commissioning
6.2 Diagnostics
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Commissioning Manual, 02/2015, A5E32711026-AC
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