Online Diagnosis Function; Message Types; Locate Error Sources - IFM Electronic Ecomat 300 AC422S Original Device Manual

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Troubleshooting
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8.2

Online diagnosis function

The device offers an online diagnosis function. It helps the user to find and eliminate the source of
occuring failures and errors.
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8.2.1

Message types

The online diagnostic function of AC422S distinguishes 3 types of messages:
Symbol Message type
Error
Warning
Event
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8.2.2

Locate error sources

The online diagnosis function helps the operator to locate the source of ooccuring warning and error
messages. The menu symbols of the navigation path leading to the menu page, which generates a
message, are overlain by a warning / error symbol. Thus, the operator can easily locate the error
source.
Example:
If a function unit of the device causes a warning and an error message at the same time, then
the error symbol is displayed.
Meaning
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An error occurred; proper operation of the device is disturbed.
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User action absolutely required
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An irregularity has occurred
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User action required
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An uncritical event has occurred
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No user action required
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The following menu symbols are overlain by an error
symbol:
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Error source on menu page [AS-i 1] > [Slaves]
Main navigation bar: [AS-i 1]
Sub navigation bar: [Slaves]
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Online diagnosis function

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