Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 Function Manual page 66

Configuring a software controller
3.10 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.
● The "Monitor all" button
● The parameter can be modified (associated field in the "Modify value" column has a light-
orange background).
Procedure
To modify parameters immediately, follow these steps:
1. Enter the desired modify values in the "Modify values" column of the parameter table.
2. Check whether the check box for modifying is selected in the "Select for transmission"
column.
The modify values and associated check boxes of dependent parameters are
automatically adapted at the same time.
3. Click the "Modify all selected parameters immediately and once" icon
The selected parameters are modified once and immediately with the specified values and
can be monitored in the "Modify values" column. The check boxes for modifying in the
"Selection for transmission" column are automatically cleared after the modify request is
complete.
Error indication
When a start value is input, a check is made immediately for process-related and syntax
errors and the result is indicated.
Bad start values are indicated by:
● Red background in the "Modify value" field
and
● If you click the bad field, a roll-out error message appears with information of the
permissible value range or the necessary syntax (format)
Bad modify values
● Modify values with process-related errors can be transmitted.
● Modify values with syntax errors cannot be transmitted.
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Function Manual, 03/2017, A5E35300227-AC
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