Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di Function Manual page 273

Brief Description
1.1 Function
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Diagnostic tools
Integrated and external diagnostic tools are available for operating the SINUMERIK control.
In addition, the NC assists with error delimitation for drive problems by providing the option
of simulating the drive interface of machine axes.
Integrated diagnostic tools
The following information is displayed via the HMI user interface:
• Display of alarms and messages from the control system or drives in plaintext
• Status displays for:
• Service displays
Diagnostic Tools (D1)
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– Interface signals from NC, MMC, PLC and I/O modules
– Data blocks
– PLC flags, timers and counters
– Inputs and outputs of the PLC5
– Nominal values, actual values and status data for axes/spindles
– Communication error log for NC, PLC and MMC
– Logbook
– Display showing version of system software installed
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