The following table shows the relationship between pull/plug interrupts and diagnostic
interrupts for FF devices.
Table 11-7
Alarm characteristics when an FF device is added
Required configu‐
ration
Device added
Reaction during startup delay
Response in
Normal operation
Addr a, Name c
Addr a, Name c
FF device is added
FF device is added (plug interrupt)
Addr a, Name y
Name incorrect (after startup delay diag‐
nostic interrupt)
Name incorrect (plug interrupt and di‐
agnostic interrupt)
Addr z, Name c
Pull interrupt for FF devices with ad‐
dress a (after startup delay); no interrupt
for FF devices with address z
No interrupt for FF devices with ad‐
dress z, if z does not belong to the
project
11.4
Reading out diagnostics from FF devices
Overview
The diagnostic data of the FF devices can only be read out with
SIMATIC PDM.
SIMATIC PDM displays the status of FF devices which generate their diagnostics data in
accordance with the FOUNDATION Fieldbus guideline (refer to chapter Standards and
Approvals (Page 77)).
The diagnostic information alongside the status byte (quality code) made available by the FF
device (e.g. device state) is implemented accordingly and the system is made available.
This makes it possible to access FF devices object-specifically. A direct path is created to the
asset management here, i.e. FF devices are available in the maintenance station as individual
objects for cyclic diagnostics through automatic linking. Non-cyclic diagnostics is also possible
by means of
SIMATIC PDM.
Reference
For more information about the diagnostics of FF devices, refer to the PCS 7 Process Control
http://www.siemens.cm/pcs7-documentation
Commissioning Manual.
See also
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/
Alarm, error, and system messages
11.4 Reading out diagnostics from FF devices
Compact FF Link
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