Configuring The Settings For I/O Modules In Step 7 - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Function Manual

4.2.2.8

Configuring the settings for I/O modules in STEP 7

You can also make settings for system diagnostics in STEP 7 for I/O modules. The
parameters you have to configure depend on the I/O module.
The settings are optional.
Requirements
● STEP 7 is open.
● A project is open.
● The project view is open.
● A design with I/O modules has been configured.
Procedure
To make settings for system diagnostics of I/O modules in STEP 7, follow these steps:
1. Select the respective I/O module in the device view.
2. Open the "Properties" tab in the Inspector window.
3. Select the area "Inputs", for example.
You have access to the settings for system diagnostics of the I/O module. If you select
"Wire break", for example, a possible wire break for the channel is signaled during
operation.
Figure 4-17
4. Save the hardware configuration.
5. Download the new hardware configuration to the CPU.
Diagnostics
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I/O setting with a digital input module
Setting and determining system diagnostics
4.2 Options for displaying system diagnostics
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