Area
Field
Explanations/operating instructions
Setpoint
Value is calculated based on the settings and
specified measured value.
Actual value
Adoption of the current value
Deviation in %
The deviation is calculated between the actual
value and setpoint.
The field turns red as soon as the deviation is
outside the maximum permissible tolerance setting.
Comment on hardware
Enter a comment for the hardware.
Comment on monitoring
Enter a comment for the monitoring.
Comment on measuring circuit
Enter a comment for the measuring circuit.
"Attachments" tab
Purpose
You can add up to five attachments in this tab, which you can then show or link to in the log.
You can delete or open previously inserted files.
Possible file types:
● pdf
● doc; docx
● xls; xlsx
● txt
● jpg
"Attachment 1 ... 5" area
Field/button
Explanations/operating instructions
File
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"Select file" button
Click this button to select a file as an attachment.
"Remove file" button
Click this button to delete a previously added file.
"Show" button
Click this button to show a previously added file.
"Heading"
Enter a name for the document.
"Comments" tab
Purpose
You can enter additional comments in this tab.
Menus and dialog boxes in SIMATIC PDM
8.3 "Device" menu
Help for SIMATIC PDM (V8.2)
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