Setting An Operating Mode - Siemens 6AV3991-1AJ02-0AB0 Equipment Manual

System Settings
11.1

Setting an Operating Mode

Operating modes
The following TP operating modes can be adjusted:
Online
This is the standard operating mode for unrestricted process operation and pro-
cess visualization. In Online mode, a logical connection is established between
the Touch Panel and PLC or the Touch Panel attempts to establish a connec-
tion.
Offline
In Offline mode, no logical connection is established between theTouch Panel
and PLC. The Touch Panel does not attempt to establish a connection. You can
use the Touch Panel. Process control and process visualization are not possible.
Download
In Download mode, data can be downloaded from the configuration computer
to the Touch Panel (refer to chapter 13.2). In this mode there is no logical con-
nection between the PLC and the Touch Panel. You cannot operate the Touch
Panel in Download mode.
Changing the
operating mode
11-4
Online
Offline
Download
– Serial
– MPI (S7)
In routine operation
On the System Settings standard screen, touch the Operating Mode field
and select the operating mode required from the selection window. The
Touch Panel saves the current operating mode in the non–volatile memory.
The next time it powers up, the Touch Panel automatically reactivates the
operating mode last set.
During the startup phase of the Touch Panel
The procedure for setting the Touch Panel to Download mode during the
startup phase is described in section 13.2.
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