5. Select the setting for the "Import device parameters" check box:
– "Import device parameters" check box selected (default)
The data record of the parameter export file is completely imported.
– "Import device parameters" check box cleared
The data record of the parameter export file is not imported.
6. Click the "Start" button.
The status of the import is displayed while it is in progress.
Display
The dialog box is updated during the import.
Status display
● During the process, the display field shows the entry "Import: action started.".
● Once the process is complete, the display field shows the entry "Import: action completed
without error.".
Message log
The message log shows all warnings, errors and information related to the import. You can
find information on this in the section "Message log (Page 138)".
Additional information
● Section "Replacing devices (Page 106)"
7.6
Diagnostics
7.6.1
Field device diagnostics
Description
SIMATIC PDM provides a detailed diagnostics for integrated field devices.
The icons are assigned when the devices are configured. When a connection is established,
device-specific diagnostic information is automatically classified and indicated by the
corresponding icons. You will find information on the icons in the section "Overview of Device
Icons (Page 124)".
This diagnostic information is automatically saved in the project, even if the assigned
parameter data are not saved.
Functions
7.6 Diagnostics
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