Diagnostics; Diagnostic Information Via Diagnostics Tool - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Operating Instructions Manual

9.3

Diagnostics

9.3.1

Diagnostic information via Diagnostics Tool

You can use a diagnostics tool (s7_swcpu_diagnosis) to check the state of the base image of
the CPU. The Diagnostics Tool checks the following parameters:
● Compatibility of the partition with other hard disks
● Partition size
● Files of the CPU
● GRUB installation
● Memory areas of the hardware configuration
● Siemens-specific values on the System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)
● Kernel of the Linux operating system
● Communication channels between the Linux operating system and the CPU
Requirement
The third partition "/dev/sda3" is mounted in the file system.
Procedure
To use the Diagnostics Tool, proceed as follows:
1. Change your working directory.
pt1@debian:~# cd /opt/SIEMENS/SWCPU/bin
2. List the contents of the directory with the command "ls -l".
pt1@debian:/opt/SIEMENS/SWCPU/bin# ls -l
The Diagnostics Tools are displayed in the terminal.
3. To start the Diagnostics Tool, run the command "./s7_swcpu_diagnosis".
pt1@debian:/opt/SIEMENS/SWCPU/bin# ./s7_swcpu_diagnosis
Note
Call infotext in the command line
If you specify the parameter "-h" or no parameter after the "./s7_swcpu_diagnosis"
command, a list with the permitted parameters and a description opens.
4. Enter the path you want to check.
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