Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual page 287

Brief description
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
Basic logic functions: Diagnostic tools (D1)
Function Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5397-0BP10-2BA0
– Interface signals from NC, HMI, PLC and I/O modules
– Data blocks
– PLC flags, timers and counters
– Inputs and outputs of the PLC.
– Nominal values, actual values and status data for axes/spindles
– Communication error log for NC, PLC and HMI
– Logbook
– Display showing version of system software installed
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