Diagnostics for
Diagnostics tool
Called via
Function of standard network modules
In the Siemens SIMATIC programs Start menu:
SIMATIC NET > Settings > Set PC Station
In the tree view, select PC Station > "Network
Module" modules > Softnet IE.
Click "Test".
Online verification of operating
capability of redundant OS components
Picture must be configured and downloaded to
the OS.
Additional information is available in the
configuration manual
Process Control System
PCS 7; Operator Station
Networks and network connections
For additional information, refer to the section
"Diagnostics for network connections
Security settings and patches
Enter the following in the "Run" dialog of the
Start menu: "Mbscali.exe"
Printers and print jobs
In the Start menu in the settings for Printers and
Faxes
To obtain information about a print job, click on
the printer executing the job.
Installed versions of the PCS 7 software Installed SIMATIC software
In the Siemens SIMATIC programs Start menu:
SIMATIC > Product Information > Installed
Software
Language version of the PCS 7 software
● European language version:
__SIMATIC PCS 7 EU__
● Asian language version:
__SIMATIC PCS 7 CHS__
PCS 7 bundle PCs
PC DiagMonitor is started automatically on
bundle PCs when the PC starts up.
Operating system faults with Dr. Watson
error
Dr. Watson Log
Enter the following in the "Run" dialog of the
Start menu: drwtsn32"
Make the following settings:
● Select the "Visual Notification" check box.
● Windows XP SP2 allows the following:
Select "Full" (default setting "Mini") for the
"Crash Dump Type" option.
You can find additional information on the use
and the settings in the Microsoft "Help and
Support Center".
Diagnostics in PCS 7
7.4 Diagnostics for PC components
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