Information on
Detailed information
Called via
Additional information
Document Man‐
ager
Call documents assigned
to a device
Open project in the Process
Device Plant View > Select
device > Edit > Object prop‐
erties > "Document Manag‐
er" tab
Online help for
SIMATIC
PDM
Determine field
devices online
(LifeList, as of
SIMATIC PDM
V8.0 SP1)
LifeList – determine avail‐
able devices (PROFI‐
BUS / FOUNDATION
Fieldbus)
In the Siemens SIMATIC pro‐
grams Start menu: Start SI‐
MATIC PDM > View > Life‐
List
Operating manual
SI‐
MATIC;
Help for SIMATIC PDM
Remote access
to field devices
Device information
Open the Web interface of
SIMATIC PDM via Internet
Explorer
Operating manual
SI‐
MATIC;
Help for SIMATIC PDM
Diagnostics of
the entire bus
segment
Extended fieldbus diag‐
nostics
In the Siemens SIMATIC pro‐
grams Start menu: SIMAT‐
IC PDM > Device > Exten‐
ded fieldbus diagnostics data
Operating instructions
SIMATIC; Bus Link; Ex‐
tended fieldbus diagnos‐
tics in PROFIBUS PA
8.18.8
Additional diagnostics options
8.18.8.1
Additional diagnostics options for PCS 7
Disclaimer of liability
NOTICE
Disclaimer of liability
Siemens assumes no liability for improper use of the instructions provided in this
documentation or for any consequences that might result for the customer.
NOTICE
Note the following:
● Only trained service employees should be authorized to work on the process control
system.
● Always observe the plant-specific rules and government regulations when making
changes to your system.
● Observe the plant-specific boundary conditions and adjust the work accordingly.
● Always bear in mind that changes in a system can impact other sections of the system.
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