Advanced Device Functions; Monitoring Functions; Overview Of The Monitoring Functions - Siemens SIMATIC IPC277E Operating Instructions Manual

4.3

Advanced device functions

4.3.1

Monitoring functions

4.3.1.1

Overview of the monitoring functions

The basic version of the device also provides monitoring functions. The following display,
monitoring and control functions are available when the appropriate software is used:
● Temperature monitoring (overtemperature, low temperature, or cable break at a
temperature sensor)
● Monitoring of drives with S.M.A.R.T. functionality
● Watchdog (hardware or software reset of the computer)
● Operating hours meter (information on total runtime)
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software
Use the functions of the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software included in the scope of delivery
for local monitoring. Use the "DiagBase Management Explorer" application to obtain a clear
overview of the controls. Use the DiagBase Alarm Manager to receive notifications about
individual alarms.
Note
For more information on SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software functionality, please refer to the
relevant Online Help.
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor software
The SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor software is available in addition (not included in the scope of
delivery). This monitoring software comprises:
● The software for the stations to be monitored.
● A library for creating user-specific applications.
Note
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor can be ordered using the Siemens online ordering system
(https://mall.industry.siemens.com). For more detailed information about SIMATIC IPC
DiagManager, refer to the corresponding product documentation.
SIMATIC IPC277E
Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E35783335-AE
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