Checklist For "Typical Problems" In A System - Siemens S7-300 Configuration Manual

Table 12- 2
Diagnostics
function /
diagnostics object
To display and monitor the communication connections. You obtain an overview or detailed
information in the contents area depending on the diagnostics object you select.
Connections
Connections
Type
Connections
Type
Typeconnectionn
12.6

Checklist for "typical problems" in a system

Meaning
The following lists contain several typical problems and their possible causes and how you
can use the STEP 7 special diagnostics tool to remedy the situation.
The checklists deal with the following topics:
1. Checklist for general CP functions
2. Communications connection checklist
Note
In the column "Identifying the cause and remedy", you will see the diagnostics function
recommended for dealing with the problem shown in bold face.
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Modedependent functions
Diagnostics purpose
Overview of all connection types
•
used;
"
Overview of all the communication
•
connections of a particular type, for
example all TCP connections;
Information on the connection
•
status
"
Detailed information about the
•
"
status of a communications
connection.
STEP 7 special diagnostics
12.6 Checklist for "typical problems" in a system
Special features
By doubleclicking the objects in the
contents area, you can display detailed
information.
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