Operating Modes - Siemens SIMATIC Field PG M6 Operating Instructions Manual

5.7

Operating modes

In accordance with the settings in the Windows Power Options, the Field PG supports
different operating states. You can manually or automatically, after a particular time interval,
put the device in the following operating states:
● Standby mode (Save to RAM)
● Hibernation (Hibernate, save to disk)
● On
● Off
Parameterize the possible operating modes of the device to the following actions in the
power options:
● Operating the on/off button
● Shutting down the operating system (Windows)
● Opening and closing the display lid
● Inactivity of keyboard and mouse
Reactivating the device after standby mode or hibernation
In standby mode the corresponding status indicator for the system flashes; in hibernation
mode all status indicators are switched off. To reactivate the Field PG after these two
operating modes, press the on/off button briefly.
Parameterize the change to the different operating states
In Windows you can set parameters for the time interval and the actions for change to a
different operating mode in the power options. Select:
● "Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Power Options".
Before changing the power options, make a note of the factory settings, if necessary.
Note
Deactivating Hibernation or Standby mode
By changing the power settings, and by adding extra hardware (such as USB-components)
or software to the device, you can modify the operating modes so that the device cannot
switch to Hibernation or Standby mode. Even though the screen display is dark, relevant
consumers remain switched on in the device.
Operating modes during transportation of the device
Please remember to always shut down the Field PG or set it to Hibernation prior to
transporting it in the backpack. You can recognize these states by the fact that all device
status indicators are switched off after removing the power supply. This way you can ensure
the device is not switched on and the battery is not unintentionally discharged during
transportation.
SIMATIC Field PG M6
Operating Instructions, 12/2018, A5E43198909-AA
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