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Diagnosing Errors
The Siemens TIA Portal (v13) software includes numerous diagnostic tools. When a computer is connected to the controller
(PLC), diagnostic information is available. The controller (PLC) generates a message that displays in the Diagnostics
window. A flashing red light on the CPU module of the controller (PLC) indicates an error.
1. Click on the text in the Details column to request detailed information about the device that caused the error.
All system and device messages are displayed in the Diagnostics buffer window under Events and Details on event.
2. Select a message in the table, Display CPU Time Stamps in PG/PC local time.
The respective information displays in the Description field under Details on event.
3. Read the message to learn about the error and resolve it. When the error is resolved, the icon that corresponds to
the displayed message is green.

14.11 Additional Information

14.11.1 iVu BCR Command Channel Commands (iVu BCR Command
Channel over Industrial Ethernet)
This section describes how to use the iVu BCR Command Channel over Industrial Ethernet. See for more information on the
iVu BCR Command Channel protocol. The following commands are executed using the Command ID register and the
Command Input bit/Input Coil bit.
Command Channel Primer
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Figure 191. Diagnostics
Figure 192. Diagnostics Buffer