Diagnostics Via The Display Of The S7-1500 Cpus - Siemens SIMATIC PROFINET Function Manual

Diagnostics

4.3 Diagnostics via the display of the S7-1500 CPUs

4.3 Diagnostics via the display of the S7-1500 CPUs
Display of the S7-1500 CPUs
Each CPU in the S7-1500 automation system has a front cover with a display. Control and
status information is shown in various menus on the display. You use the operating keys to
navigate through the menus.
Diagnostics via the display
The following indicators can be evaluated for diagnostics purposes on the display:
● Error and alarm texts (system diagnostics, alarm messages)
● Module status for central and distributed modules
In the following example of a display of the CPU 1516-3 PN/DP, you can see a warning on
the diagnostics icon and an exclamation mark on the icon for module.
Figure 4-4
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