9.2.3.2 Starting the lifelist
Application
In this menu it is possible to identify active field devices without configuring. Use 'Lifelist' to carry
out a scan on one of the following PDM objects:
● PROFIBUS DP network
● PROFIBUS PA network
● HART modem network
● Foundation Fieldbus network
9.2.4 'Diagnostics' menu
9.2.4.1 Updating diagnostics
Use this sub-menu to update the diagnostics information in SIMATIC PDM that is visualized
using symbols. The symbols are shown before the device name. Call up the function using the
following button:
Figure 9-3 Updating diagnostics
The following table shows the symbols and the associated diagnostics information.
Meaning Symbols
Deactivated
No device description (EDD) from the device catalog has yet been as‐
signed to the field device / Field device cannot be accessed.
Not validated
A device description from the device catalog has been assigned to the
field device.
Communication disrupted
Communication error; communication has been interrupted or no com‐
munication could take place with the device at the configured address.
The device cannot provide detailed diagnostics information.
Assignment error
The field device is incompatible with the configured field device or the
device has been configured incorrectly. The device cannot provide de‐
tailed diagnostics information.
Maintenance alarm
Maintenance is required immediately as there is a device fault.
Functions/operations using PROFIBUS PA
9.2 Acyclic data transfer
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