Testing Function Diagram Online - Siemens CP-8000 User Manual

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8.2.3.2.2 Testing Function Diagram Online

With the tool "CAEx plus", all open- and closed-loop technical tasks in processing elements of
the system can be tested online.
This function can be called via the context menu of the Master Module <firmware>, selection
ONLINE Test.
The following test functions are available:
·
Display and force values
·
Test switch input/output messages, input/output process images of the periphery
·
Changing the execution status of the open-/closed-loop control function
─ Stop controller
─ Start controller
─ Perform cold start of the resource
─ Perform warm start of the resource
─ Halt task
─ Continue task
─ Perform cold start of a task
─ Perform warm start of a task
─ Halt program
─ Continue program
·
Setting breakpoints
·
Real time archive
·
Display status information
·
Read and write variables
The technical description of the online test function can be found in the manual SICAM RTUs
Common Functions System and Basic System Elements, chapter "Automation", section
"Online Test".
The details for operation can be found in the CAEx plus Online Help, chapter "Target System
Connection", section "Functions for Target System Connection".
Note
With user program running, the simulated value of a variable is statically overwritten. In contrast to this,
inputs/outputs are not statically overwritten, rather only with a change to their process image (edge-
triggered).
With user program stopped, simulated values are retained.
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