Setup And Operation - Siemens S7-300 Configuration Manual

Startup (STEP 7 Professional)
You start STEP 7 special diagnostics as follows after selecting a module in the network view:
1. Select the "Online" > "Online & Diagnostics" menu command.
2. Under the "Functions > Special diagnostics" entry, click the "Special diagnostics" button.
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Setup and operation

Structure
STEP 7 special diagnostics is displayed as a separate application window in two parts with a
menu bar and toolbar:
①
In the navigation area on the lefthand side, you will find the hierarchically arranged diagnostics objects.
You have an overview of the available diagnostics functions at all times. The object structure displayed in the
navigation area is adapted to the type of CP you are currently checking and the functions and connections
configured for the CP.
②
In the Content Area, on the right-hand side, you will see the result of the diagnostics function you selected in the
navigation area.
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