Monitoring Values Online In The Parameter View - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 Function Manual

3.10.5.8

Monitoring values online in the parameter view

You can monitor the values currently taken by the parameters of the technology object in the
CPU (monitor values) directly in the Parameter view.
Requirements
● There is an online connection.
● The technology object is downloaded to the CPU.
● The program execution is active (CPU in "RUN").
● The Parameter view of the technology object is open.
Procedure
1. Start the monitoring by clicking
As soon as the Parameter view is online, the following columns are additionally
displayed:
– Compare result
– Start value PLC
– Monitor value
– Modify value
– Selection for transmission
The "Monitor value" column shows the current parameter values on the CPU.
Meaning of the additional columns: see Parameter table (Page 52)
2. Stop the monitoring by clicking
Display
All columns that are only available online have an orange background:
● Values in light-orange cells
● Values in cells with a dark orange background
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