10.2
Checking the Network Status
The status of the PROFIBUS-DP network can be checked from the PROFIBUS Configuration Tool or buffer memory.
Checking with PROFIBUS Configuration Tool
The PROFIBUS Configuration Tool can be used to check the communication status of the PROFIBUS-DP network and
diagnostic information from the DP-Slaves.
Slave Status
This item can be used to check the communication status of the PROFIBUS-DP network. ( Page 77 Slave Status)
Diagnosis Messages
Checks diagnostic information from DP-Slaves. ( Page 78 Diagnosis Messages)
Checking with the buffer memory
The PROFIBUS-DP network can be diagnosed by checking the following buffer memory areas.
Address
Un\G23040 to Un\G23043
Un\G23056 to Un\G23060
Un\G23072 to Un\G23199
Un\G23328 to Un\G23454
Un\G23457 to Un\G23583
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10.2 Checking the Network Status
Name
Slave status area (Normal communication
detection)
Slave status area (Diagnostic information
detection)
Diagnostic information area
Extended diagnostic information area
Extended diagnostic information read
response area
Description
Checks the normal communication detection data on each DP-Slave.
Checks the diagnostic information detection data on each DP-Slave.
Checks the diagnostic information on each DP-Slave.
Checks the details of the latest extended diagnostic information.
Checks acquired extended diagnostic information.