Diagnostics; Overview Of The Possible Diagnostic Functions - Siemens SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual

Diagnostics

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Overview of the possible diagnostic functions

A wide range of diagnostic functions can be used for the operation of SIMOTION devices in
the online mode. These diagnostic options are summarized in the diagnostics overview:
● The diagnostics overview is a tab in the detail view and is available by default in online
mode. You can call up detail displays from here.
● An Alarms tab is also available in the detail view. This provides a tabular overview of
– Technological alarms (from technology objects)
– Alarm_S messages (from user programs)
● The Address list tab in the detail area offers extended functions in terms of I/O diagnostics
and hardware availability.
● Comprehensive diagnostic information ( e.g. diagnostics buffer, system utilization, and task
status, etc.) is accessible via Device Diagnostics as a window in the working area.
● You can record signal charts with the trace tool. The values of system variables can be
recorded during runtime for diagnostic purposes.
● Program testing and debugging, e.g. variable control, program status, breakpoints
Additional diagnostic functions are available with SIMOTION V4.1 SP2 and higher. On the
basis of simple operations (e.g. by setting the switch position) and without the need for the
SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system, you can:
● Back up diagnostic data including non-volatile data (retain data) to CompactFlash Card (for
SIMOTION D), MMC (for SIMOTION C) or hard disk (for SIMOTION P)
● Back up websites, including the most up-to-date content for diagnostic purposes, to the
CompactFlash Card, MMC, or hard disk
● Restore backed up non-volatile data (retain data)
Further information can be found in the FAQs on the Utilities & Applications CD under:
FAQs > Engineering > Backing up diagnostic data and non-volatile data
SIMOTION IT DIAG also offers comprehensive diagnostic options that can be easily accessed
via an Internet browser.
References
For more information, please refer to
● SIMOTION ST Structured Text Programming and Operating Manual
● SIMOTION MCC Motion Control Chart Programming and Operating Manual
● SIMOTION LAD/FBD Programming and Operating Manual
● Diagnostics Manual: SIMOTION IT Ethernet-based HMI and Diagnostic Function
SIMOTION SCOUT
Configuration Manual, 11/2016
The alarms can be acknowledged either individually or all together.
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