11. Connection to other devices
11.1 Functions offline
makes it possible to control the device with software buttons like the ones that
would be found on the physical device.
l Device information
You must be in the Configuration tab, seeing the devices.
Select the device you want (click on one of the devices displayed)
The corresponding device information will be displayed in real time. Depending on
the specific tab you select, you will be able to view current real-time information
such as:
l Device information
l Diagnostic alarms
l Diagnostic buffer (what was stored during the current online easySoft session
in terms of diagnostic messages)
l HW (device hardware information)
l Device features (operands, function blocks)
l I Digital input (digital input states)
l Q Digital output (digital output states)
l IA Analog input (analog input states)
l QA Analog output (analog output states)
l M Marker (marker bit states)
l MB Byte marker (marker byte states)
l MW Word marker (marker word states)
l MD Double word marker (marker double word states)
l ↔ Assigned operands (if there is a program on the device; which operands have
been mapped to the various devices' inputs/outputs)
l Operand window + oscilloscope (same as described for the Simulation view, but
online with the connected device)
Status display
There are various functions available for the status display.
11.1.2 Status display on
The base device must be connected to easySoft ONLINE and be in RUN mode.
Either click on the Status display on option in the Communication menu or click on
the Status Display On button in the toolbar.
The program's first network will be displayed. A red line stands for "1", while a black
line stands for "0".
Select the program network that you want to monitor.
To exit the status display, click on Status display off
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