Configuring Button As System Diagnostics Indicator - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Function Manual

Setting and determining system diagnostics
4.2 Options for displaying system diagnostics
Result
The system diagnostics indicator has been added to the project and connected with the
system diagnostics window.
The system diagnostics indicator changes its appearance if an error message is output in
WinCC Runtime. The system diagnostics window opens when you click on the system
diagnostics indicator. The system diagnostics window shows the detail view of the affected
device.
Configuring access protection for the system diagnostics window
Configure access protection for the system diagnostics indicator to prevent unauthorized
access to the system diagnostics windows.
1. Select the "DiagnosticsIndicator" object in the screen.
2. Open the "Properties" tab in the Inspector window.
3. Select an authorization in the "Security in Runtime" area.
A logon dialog opens when you click on the system diagnostics indicator in WinCC Runtime.
The system diagnostics window does not open unless you have the required authorization.
4.2.4.4

Configuring button as system diagnostics indicator

Introduction
Instead of using the object "DiagnosticsIndicator" from the library, you can, for example,
configure a button in "Graphic" mode to indicate errors in your plant.
Requirements
● At least one CPU has been created.
● An HMI device (e.g., Comfort Panel) has been set up in the project.
● The "Tools" task card is open.
● A bit graphics list has been created with two different graphics for the states.
● A screen is open.
● You have created a system diagnostics view.
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