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Configuration using the WBM
7.2 The WBM
Status bar
On the right above the main window there is the status bar with the following information:
• Date/time display of the communication module
Note that the time stamp is generated by the device clock (UTC time). This time is
compared with the time format and time zone set on the PC and displayed in the
corresponding format.
• Display of the device status
The following device states are possible:
• Drop-down list for selecting the user interface language
• Logged-in user (with active authentication)
• Display of the time until the automatic logout as well as a drop-down list for selecting the
time interval
• Logout area (with active authentication)
Change notes in the user interface
Deviations between the settings in the user interface of the WBM and the configuration
stored on the connected communications module are shown with a symbol in the user
interface. If a value is changed in the WBM interface, the relevant field is marked by a symbol.
In addition, the tab, if applicable, as well as the menu item in which the changed value is
located and the "Transfer configuration to communications module" button are also marked
by a symbol. A distinction is made between the following symbols:
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to access to the communications module via the WBM. To make sure that this change is
not lost, you should load the configuration from the communications module.
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module when it is transferred.
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Idle
The communications module is ready.
Running
The communications module is running and has established a connection.
Running
The communications module is running and has established multiple
connections (e.g. via PROFIBUS and OPC UA).
Error (idle)
The communications module is ready for operation and there is an error.
Error (running)
The communications module is running, has established a connection and there
is an error.
Error (running)
The communications module is running, has established multiple connections
and there is an error.
This symbol indicates that it is a simple change.
This symbol indicates that a change was made by another application simultaneously
This symbol indicates that it is a change that leads to a restart of the communications
Operating Instructions, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C578-02
SIMATIC RF166C
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