Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di sl, SINUMERIK 840D sl, SINUMERIK 840Di, SIMATIC S7-300, SIMATIC S7-400 Function Manual

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Preface

SINUMERIK 840Di sl/840D sl SINUMERIK 840Di/840D SIMATIC S7-300/S7-400

ePS Network Services

Function Manual

Introduction

Machine information

Setting up functions

Organizational tasks

Statistics/export

Management

Applies to:

Software Version ePS Network Services 4.7

Establishing a connection and diagnostics

Appendix

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SINUMERIK® Documentation

Printing history

Brief details of this edition and previous editions are listed below.

The status of each edition is shown by the code in the "Remarks" column.

Status codes in the "Remarks" columns:

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B .... Unrevised reprint with new Order No.

C .... Revised edition with new status.

Release Order no. Remark

12/2008 -- C

08/2008 -- C

11/2007 -- C

04/2007 -- C

11/2006 -- C

08/2006 -- C

04/2006 -- C

11/2005 -- C

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SINUMERIK documentation

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• General documentation

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Target group

This publication is intended for project engineers, programmers, technologists (of machine manufacturers), and system startup engineers (of systems/machines).

Use

The Function Manual describes the functions so that the target group is familiar with and can select them. It provides the target group with the information required to implement the functions.

Utilization phase: Planning and configuration phase, implementation phase, setup and commissioning phase

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Standard scope

This documentation only describes the functionality of the standard version. Additions or revisions made by the machine tool manufacturer are documented by the machine tool manufacturer.

Other functions not described in this documentation might be executable in the control. This does not, however, represent an obligation to supply such functions with a new control or when servicing.

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Danger

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In the event of a number of levels of danger prevailing simultaneously, the warning corresponding to the highest level of danger is always used. A warning with a warning triangle indicating risk of physical injury may also include a warning of the risk of damage to property.

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Please observe the following:

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Siemens products must only be used for the applications specified in the catalog and in the technical documentation. If third-party products and components are used, they must be recommended or approved by Siemens.

To ensure trouble-free and safe operation of the products, they must be appropriately transported, stored, assembled, installed, commissioned, operated and maintained. The permissible ambient conditions must be adhered to. The notes in the associated documentation must be complied with.

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1 Introduction ...............................................................................................1-11

1.1 Overview of ePS Network Services Documentation................................1-11

1.2 Overview of functions ..............................................................................1-12

1.3 Operating concept ...................................................................................1-14

2 Maschine information...............................................................................2-19

2.1 Machine overview ....................................................................................2-19

2.1.1 Current control software .......................................................................2-20

2.1.2 Machine events – List view...................................................................2-20

2.1.3 Machine events – Detailed view ...........................................................2-23

2.1.4 Evaluation of workflow actions..............................................................2-24

2.1.5 Evaluation of diagnostics data..............................................................2-25

2.2 Variable monitors - Measurements and measurement series.................2-34

2.2.1 Visualization on the Internet PC ...........................................................2-34

2.2.2 Operating diagrams ..............................................................................2-37

2.2.3 Control elements of the diagrams for individual measurements ..........2-41

2.2.4 Circularity test .......................................................................................2-43

2.2.5 Equability test........................................................................................2-44

2.2.6 Universal axis test.................................................................................2-46

2.2.7 Variable monitors..................................................................................2-47

2.3 Test series on the machine......................................................................2-50

2.3.1 Performing measurement series...........................................................2-50

2.3.2 Requirements for performing the test...................................................2-51

2.3.3 Prolog and epilog program for a measurement....................................2-53

2.3.4 Program example .................................................................................2-56

2.3.5 Commissioning measurements ............................................................2-60

2.3.6 Release protocol between PLC and ePS system.................................2-60

2.3.7 Contour test ..........................................................................................2-61

2.4 Maintenance ............................................................................................2-62

2.5 Remote access ........................................................................................2-64

2.5.1 Remote access functions......................................................................2-64

2.5.2 Functions of a service session..............................................................2-65

2.5.3 Starting a service session.....................................................................2-66

2.5.4 Example of a session via remote access .............................................2-69

2.5.5 Granting permission to execute functions ............................................2-70

2.5.6 Setting up a service conference call.....................................................2-74

2.5.7 Remote control via the keyboard..........................................................2-77

3 Setting up functions .................................................................................3-79

3.1 Maintenance ............................................................................................3-81

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3.1.1 Creating maintenance schedules .........................................................3-81

3.1.2 Configuring variable monitors...............................................................3-85

3.2 Configuring measurements and measurement series.............................3-92

3.2.1 Circularity test .......................................................................................3-92

3.2.2 Equability test........................................................................................3-94

3.2.3 Universal axis test.................................................................................3-95

3.2.4 Performing test series...........................................................................3-97

3.3 ePS variables...........................................................................................3-98

3.3.1 ePS variables – List view......................................................................3-98

3.3.2 ePS variables – Detailed view ..............................................................3-100

3.4 Fault services...........................................................................................3-101

3.4.1 Control monitors – List view..................................................................3-101

3.4.2 Control monitors – Detailed view..........................................................3-105

3.4.3 Machine triggers and server triggers ....................................................3-108

3.4.4 Machine trigger on "alarm group" .........................................................3-109

3.4.5 Machine trigger on "PLC variable"........................................................3-111

3.4.6 Machine trigger for "PLC timeout trigger" .............................................3-115

3.4.7 Machine trigger on "new value of ePS variable"...................................3-117

3.4.8 Combined machine trigger on "alarm group" AND "PLC variable".......3-120

3.4.9 Machine trigger for "Time-based trigger"..............................................3-121

3.4.10 Trigger on "Fault message at HMI/PC" ..............................................3-125

3.4.11 Server trigger on "Measurement series reaches limit value"..............3-126

3.4.12 Server trigger on "Maintenance jobs due" ..........................................3-127

3.4.13 Server trigger on "Variable monitor reaches limit value" ....................3-128

3.4.14 Cyclic server trigger for variable monitors ..........................................3-130

3.4.15 Workflow actions.................................................................................3-135

3.4.16 Diagnostic actions...............................................................................3-138

3.5 Global settings .........................................................................................3-148

3.5.1 Setting the notification limit...................................................................3-148

3.5.2 PLC and NC settings ............................................................................3-148

3.6 Copying....................................................................................................3-152

3.6.1 Functions from other machines ............................................................3-152

3.6.2 Copying functions to multiple machines ...............................................3-157

3.7 Client/server communication ...................................................................3-160

3.7.1 Synchronization times...........................................................................3-160

3.7.2 Offline synchronization .........................................................................3-161

3.7.3 Monitoring ePS services .......................................................................3-164

4 Organizational tasks.................................................................................4-165

4.1 Maintenance ............................................................................................4-165

4.1.1 Selecting a maintenance job on a machine..........................................4-168

4.1.2 Opening a maintenance job (PC) .........................................................4-171

4.1.3 Executing/closing a maintenance job (HMI) .........................................4-174

4.2 Service cases...........................................................................................4-178

4.2.1 Service cases - List view ......................................................................4-179

4.2.2 Service cases – Detailed view ..............................................................4-181

4.2.3 Requesting fault processing at the HMI................................................4-184

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5 Statistics/export........................................................................................5-187

5.1 Multi-machine views ................................................................................5-188

5.1.1 Multi-machine events............................................................................5-188

5.1.2 Summary of machine events ................................................................5-193

5.1.3 Measurement series .............................................................................5-198

5.1.4 Reports .................................................................................................5-203

5.2 Import.......................................................................................................5-210

5.2.1 Active import processes........................................................................5-211

5.2.2 Importing a file ......................................................................................5-212

5.2.3 Importing a directory (requires ActiveX) ...............................................5-212

5.3 Export.......................................................................................................5-213

5.4 Overviews ................................................................................................5-214

5.4.1 Synchronization overview.....................................................................5-214

6 Management ..............................................................................................6-215

6.1 Organization management ......................................................................6-215

6.1.1 Addresses.............................................................................................6-216

6.1.2 Users.....................................................................................................6-217

6.1.3 Machines...............................................................................................6-218

6.1.4 Editing the master data of a machine ...................................................6-221

6.1.5 Creating a machine in the form of a copy.............................................6-225

6.1.6 Organizational data...............................................................................6-233

6.1.7 Download areas....................................................................................6-236

6.2 Personal settings .....................................................................................6-238

7 Establishing a connection and diagnostics...........................................7-239

7.1 Connecting a machine to the HMI ...........................................................7-239

7.1.1 Uploading an alarm model....................................................................7-243

7.1.2 Synchronizing the machine...................................................................7-244

7.1.3 Disconnecting the machine (at HMI and PC) .......................................7-245

7.1.4 Repetition strategy................................................................................7-248

7.1.5 Editing the prolog and epilog program..................................................7-249

7.2 Cooperation areas ...................................................................................7-250

7.2.1 Releasing a machine to an organization ..............................................7-251

7.2.2 Machines in a cooperation area............................................................7-253

7.3 Client diagnostics.....................................................................................7-255

7.3.1 Components of client diagnostics.........................................................7-256

7.3.2 Performing a diagnostics session.........................................................7-258

7.3.3 Other functions .....................................................................................7-259

7.4 Configuring 1:N connections....................................................................7-260

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A Appendix ...................................................................................................A-263

A.1 Useful functions of the various device classes........................................A-263

A.2 Functions of the various roles (privilege matrix)......................................A-266

A.3 References ..............................................................................................A-268

I Index.............................................................................................................I-269

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1 Introduction

1.1 Overview of ePS Network Services Documentation

Document class Content Valid for

Configuring Manual Documentation for commissioning ePS

Network Services in machines and systems

Function Manual Documentation of all functions that can

be performed via the server UI and

how to use them. Readme Release notes V4.7 12/2008 Software Installation

Manual Operating Manual Information for machine operators V4.3 11/2006

ePS Client powerline V04.03.03 02/2008

V4.7 12/2008

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What are ePS Network Services ?

The ePS Network Services support machine tool manufacturers and manufacturing companies with maintenance and services. This is carried out using software services that are available on a CNC control, S7 control, IPC or standard PC.

This requires both a control on the machine that complies with the specifications, and Internet access.

The ePS Network Services include:

Remote access

Remote access to the control via a secure Internet infrastructure. This service permits remote access to the control.

• Desktop control

• File transfer

• Chat

• Video ...

Control monitor services

Recording of events in a history and documentation of the current status of the control at this point. This allows the status of the device to be analyzed and compared with earlier states should a fault occur.

The current status of the machine is documented using the following events and data:

• Alarms, PLC events, time intervals, combinations of machine signals

• Limit value violation and time delay violation from condition monitoring

• Series of measurements/tests and operating performance monitors

• Manual help request by the machine operator in the event of faults

• HMI action log, machine data, NC status data

• PLC trace, PLC data blocks

• Certain files (e.g. log files) of the control

Condition monitoring services

Measurement and documentation of the current machine status on the basis of predefined, standardized tests and continuous recording of status characteristics (traverse path, traverse time and traverse operations for one axis). The test parameters can be defined centrally and configured with appropriate warning limits. Using series of measurements, it is also possible to identify trends and apply them as a basis for optimizing maintenance and service activities.

The machine operator can then carry out these predefined tests quickly and easily and without additional test equipment.

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The following tests and monitors are available:

• Circularity test

• Equability test

• Universal axis test

• Variable monitor (NC variable, PLC variable, freely addressable variable)

Data services

Save the current control archives (NCK and PLC archives) on the ePS Server. In the event of faults, they can be reimported into the controller in a controlled manner and used as reference for comparisons of control monitors.

Workflow services

Triggering of service and maintenance processes by notification via media that are internal and external to the system (SMS, e-mail, service cases). Planning, monitoring, and documentation of maintenance activities on the machine.

Maintenance schedules support you in the following tasks:

• "Look Ahead" maintenance relating to load and usage (see: Control monitors

with machine and service triggers)

• Automated triggering of operating sequences when faults are detected (see:

Maintenance schedules, maintenance jobs, fault help requests, and service cases).

• Planning condition monitors in terms of dates and content, and monitoring

their processing (see: Maintenance schedules, maintenance jobs and control monitors)

The Workflow Services can respond to all event sources of the Control Monitor Services and Condition Monitor Services.

Administration services

Functions for the administration of the system:

• Creation and administration of machines

• Creation and administration of users

• Assignment of access rights for external organizations

• Access to use data / invoices

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Overview

The functions of the ePS Network Services are divided into five main categories which can be reached via tabs. The "Machine information" and "Set up functions" tabs always apply to the selected machine.

Fig. 1-1: Basic principle of operation

Note

The availability of each function to the machine operator in each of the various roles is described in the Appendix.

Please see the descriptions in each section for details of the functions.

Tab / Section Description

Machine information

Setting up functions

The "Machine information" tab contains important information on a particular selected machine.

It is divided into the following areas:

• Machine overview

• Maintenance

• Fault services

• Remote access

The "Set up functions" tab allows you to make all the settings that apply to a particular selected machine.

It is divided into the following areas:

• Maintenance

• Fault services

• Global settings

• Copying function settings

• Client/server communication

ACTION

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Organizational tasks

The "Organizational tasks" tab contains functions and services that apply to all

ACTION

machines of an organization. It is divided into the following areas:

• Maintenance jobs

• Service cases

Statistics/export The "Import/Export" tab contains

ACTION functions and services that apply to all machines of an organization.

It is divided into the following areas:

• Multi-machine views

• Import

• Export

• Overviews

Management The "Administration" tab contains

ACTION functions and services that apply to the settings of an organization.

It is divided into the following areas:

• Organization management

• Personal settings

Select machine All machine-related views and

ACTION configurations require a machine or machine group to be selected.

The menu for selecting a machine or machine group is displayed again with the setting of the last use.

Help Brings up the Help menu with

ACTION descriptions of ePS Network Services.

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Select machine

The window that appears with the Select machine tab allows you to display, search for, and filter machines and machine groups.

Fig. 1-2: Filtering machines

Field Content Type

Free text filter Use the +- symbol to open and close the

free text filter dialog box.

• Select - All

• Select - Machine ID

In the selection window, you can preselect master data information for filtering.

TOGGLE

ACTION

SELECTION

DISPLAY

• Select - Manufacturer

number

• Select - Internal name

• Select - Manufacturer name

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Field Content Type

• Enter - Text field for partial

text recognition

To further limit machine selection, you can enter one or more partial texts

INPUT

DISPLAY separated by commas to restrict the

filter results.

Master data Use the +- symbol to open and close the

dialog box.

• Active machines

• Inactive machines

• Connected machines

Under Master data, you can select or clear additional limiting filter conditions according to current information about the status of the machines.

TOGGLE

ACTION

TOGGLE

SELECT

DISPLAY

• Disconnected machines

• Own machines

• External machines

• SINUMERIK

• S7

• Version 3

• Version 4

• IPC

• Select all

Manufacturer Use the +- symbol to open and close the

dialog box.

• No data

• …

All manufacturers documented in the master data are available for filter selection.

TOGGLE

ACTION

TOGGLE

SELECT

DISPLAY

• …

• Select all

Customers Use the +- symbol to open and close the

dialog box.

• No data

• …

All customers documented in the master data are available for filter selection.

• …

TOGGLE

ACTION

TOGGLE

SELECT

DISPLAY

• …

• Select all

All machines All machines in the list can be selected

or cleared at the same time. All machines selected here can be

TOGGLE

SELECTION

DISPLAY selected as a group.

• Partner for external

machines

• Partner for own machines

As a subgroup of All machines, you can choose between Released by me or Released for me.

Filter Updates the current display to these

TOGGLE

SELECTION

DISPLAY

ACTION filter conditions based upon the entries and selections you have made.

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Field Content Type

Select group All machines with a check mark set for

all machines or manually for individual machines in the list can be defined as a group.

This group will be used in all menus for views and functions with multiple machines.

ACTION

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Overview

Machine events in the machine information:

The machine events of an individual machine can be viewed in the same way as the multi-machine events (see Section 5.1 "Multi-machine views") and always refer to the selected machine only.

Machine information

Machine overview

►

Current control software

►

Machine events Time series (measurement series and variable monitors)

►

Maintenance

Maintenance jobs

►

Fault services

Report fault

►

Remote access

Executing remote access

►

Teleconference link

►

Using remote access

►

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2.1.1 Current control software

Description of functions

In the Machine information area under Current Control Software, you can view all versions of the software packages currently installed on the control

Fig. 2-1: Control software

Function Description

Current control software

Displays the installed software version: The display depends on the device class.

2.1.2 Machine events – List view

Description of functions

Under Machine events in the Machine information area, you can view events for the selected machine in list format. Examples:

• Events from Control Monitor Services

- Alarm or PLC events

- Fault processing request

- Cyclic events (time trigger)

Events that have been configured by control monitors with the identification "Without entry in the machine events" do not generate an entry, and their details cannot be viewed either.

• Events from condition monitor services

- Exceeded interval limits of variable monitors

- Limit value violation for measurement series / test series

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• System events

- NC/PLC archives created

- Service sessions performed

For each event, you can view additional diagnostic information or triggered workflow services and evaluate them (in some cases graphically):

• Workflow services elements

- Transmitted notifications (SMS / e-mail)

- Generated maintenance jobs

- Service cases

• Diagnostics data

- Files

- HMI action log

- Machine data or NC status data

- PLC traces or PLC data blocks

- Variable monitors

To ascertain differences between machine data, NC status data, and data of the HMI action log, you can compare this data with data of the same type for several events on the same machine.

Fig. 2-2: Machine events - List view

Function Description

Time frame The following time periods are available:

• Total lifetime

• Last year

• Last six months

• Last three months

• Last month

• Last week Last day

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Function Description

• User-definable period

• From date to date

Press "Filter" to activate the period setting.

Filter events You can filter events according to their properties.

Various filter criteria are available:

• Filter according to type of event (alarm, PLC, time

trigger, trigger from performance monitors, etc.)

• Filter according to type of diagnostics data (e.g. files,

PLC Traces)

• Filter according to type of triggered Workflow

Services Elements (e.g. maintenance jobs)

• Filter according to event priority

• Filter according to time periods (e.g. today, this

week, from/to)

Note:

The filter can be hidden to make it easier to evaluate the event history at lower screen resolutions. However, the filter settings still remain active.

Find events You can browse events using a free text search. The

search is applied to the "Designation" and "Details" fields.

Note:

Localized alarm texts of the machine loaded into the ePS server are also found, even if another language is currently set on your workstation (browser).

Open event You can open the detail view of events, for example, to

view and compare diagnostics data.

Sort events You can sort events according to time stamp (date),

designation or priority.

Note:

If the list of events has already been reduced by filtering and/or a search, the reduced list is sorted.

Delete event

Delete several events

You can delete individual events.

You can delete several events simultaneously:

• Click the check box in the "Select all" header,

followed by the "Delete" button.

• Select individual entries using the check boxes in the

line and then click the "Delete" button.

Note:

You can select events in the control monitor services to be "not deletable" (e.g. for verification purpose). You cannot remove these from the list!

Notice:

Diagnostics data generated with an event are also deleted; however, triggered Workflow Services Elements (e.g. maintenance jobs) are not deleted!

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2.1.3 Machine events – Detailed view

Description of functions

In the detailed view of an event you can view detailed information about a trigger event and the diagnostics data and triggered workflow service elements it generates.

The detailed view of an event is divided into three areas:

• Trigger

• Workflow actions: Opening displayed actions

(maintenance job, notification)

• Diagnostics data: Opening displayed actions

The visualization is performed analogous to the configuration of a control monitor except for the restricted editing functions.

Fig. 2-3: Machine events - Detailed view

Note

The detailed information displayed for a particular event depends on the event type. The timestamp is displayed for all event types.

The time stamp is based on the time set on the machine, in order to achieve a true-to-life time-based payment for the event.

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2.1.4 Evaluation of workflow actions

Description of functions

To view notifications, you can jump directly from the evaluation of one diagnostics data item to another, if it belongs to the same event.

Fig. 2-4: Display of completed workflow actions

Function Description

View workflow element You can view workflow elements in detail. The

workflow element will open, but it will not be possible to edit it (e.g. maintenance job).

Note:

Notifications and maintenance jobs cannot be edited.

Delete workflow element You cannot delete workflow elements retroactively

from events that have already occurred, since these show the documentation history.

Note:

Notifications, maintenance jobs and service cases cannot be deleted.

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2.1.5 Evaluation of diagnostics data

Description of functions

ePS Network Services offers evaluation tools for data acquired from the actions. These are either a text viewer (e.g. for machine data) or contain graphic views (e.g. PLC trace). A comparison tool is available for the machine data, NC status data, and HMI action log data types of diagnostics data. You can switch directly between different diagnostics data records of an event.

The following evaluation tools are available for the various diagnostics data:

• Viewing file lists

• Viewing HMI action log

• Viewing machine data

• Viewing NC status data

• Viewing PLC trace (The view can be configured and offers evaluation

functions.)

• Viewing PLC data block/list

• Visualize variable monitors

Fig. 2-5: Display of recorded diagnostics data

Function Description

Diagnostics data You can switch directly from viewing data for one

action to viewing data for another, provided that it belongs to the same machine event.

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File list

The files uploaded from the control with a particular event can be displayed in the Browser or in another application, or stored on a data carrier.

Fig. 2-6: List of uploaded files

Function Description

Display/save file You can open a file in either a separate browser

window or another application. Alternatively, you can save the file to a data carrier.

Note: The type of display depends on the data type and the applications installed on your system. Pure text or HTML documents are displayed in a separate browser window. Applications registered in the operating system are usually opened directly. You must save any files with unregistered data types and open them manually with your application.

FileDelete You cannot delete individual files from machine

events; it is only possible to delete the entire event entry.

Note: Deleting individual details from an event constitutes illegal manipulation of the archived document.

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HMI action log

An HMI action log uploaded with an event can be displayed in the browser and compared with other HMI action logs.

Fig. 2-7: HMI action log display

Function Description

Display the HMI action log

Compare HMI action logs

Delete HMI action log You cannot delete individual HMI action log files from

You can display and evaluate the content of an HMI action log in a text window.

Note: The content of the HMI action log is defined via local settings on the control (see Section 3.4 "Global settings"). The time stamp of the recorded information is generated from the PLC clock at the time of its occurrence.

You can compare the HMI action log currently selected with another. For this purpose, the system provides a list of all the HMI action logs available for the currently selected machine.

The HMI action logs are displayed in two horizontally adjacent windows and can be compared with each other. The event is displayed for each HMI action log, together with the event details and time stamp.

machine events; it is only possible to delete the entire event entry.

Note: Deleting individual details from an event constitutes illegal manipulation of the archived document.

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Machine data

Machine data uploaded with an event can be displayed in the browser and compared with other machine data.

Fig. 2-8: Machine data display

Function Description

Machine dataDisplay You can display and evaluate the content of the

machine data in a table. You can select which channel you want to view machine data for.

Note: Machine data without a channel reference is displayed in the first channel. The machine data generated with control monitor services does not include any drive machine data.

Compare machine data You can compare the machine data record currently

selected with another. The system offers you a list of all available machine data records of the currently selected machine. The machine data values are displayed side by side for each machine data item. Any machine data items with different values in the original data record and the data record you are comparing with is highlighted. The event is displayed for each machine data record, together with the event details and time stamp.

It is only possible to display differences. The system then hides all machine data with identical values in the original data record and data record being compared.

Note: Drive machine data is not compared.

Delete machine data You cannot delete individual machine data record files

from machine events; it is only possible to delete the entire event entry.

Note: Deleting individual details from an event constitutes illegal manipulation of the archived document.

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NC status data

NC status data uploaded with an event can be displayed in the browser and compared with other NC status data.

Fig. 2-9: NC status data display

Function Description

Display NC status data You can display and evaluate the content of the NC

status data in a table and evaluate it.

Notice:

The NC status data reproduces the status of the relevant NC variables after an event occurs. For some events (e.g. RESET alarms) there is a danger of misinterpretation as the event itself influences the variable value (example: pointer to current block is reset by alarm).

Compare NC status data You can compare the NC status data record currently

selected with another data record. The system offers you a list of all available NC status data records of the currently selected machine. The values of the NC status data records are listed next to each other by variable for comparison purposes. Any variable with different values in the original data record and the data record you are comparing is highlighted. The event is displayed for each NC status data record, together with the event details and time stamp.

It is only possible to display differences. The system then hides all variables with identical values in the original data record and data record being compared.

Delete NC status data You cannot delete individual NC status data items

from machine events; it is only possible to delete the entire event entry.

Note: Deleting individual details from an event constitutes

illegal manipulation of the archived document.

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PLC trace

PLC trace data created with an event can be displayed in the browser and evaluated with graphical tools. Signal curves can be checked by displaying variable values in the graphical display, setting markers, and zooming.

Fig. 2-10: PLC trace display as diagram

Function Description

Change to As this menu is a detail of the machine events,

Display The PLC trace is displayed for all configured

+ /− Opening and closing of the details for:

PLC trace: Showing/hiding variables

and several details may exist for the event, you can quickly change to other existing diagnostics data of the event via a menu.

variables in the specified format. The signal triggering the recording is displayed

and selected as 0 cycle / 0 time. Display updates the display with the predefined

details for the PLC trace.

• Recordings

• Display options

• Variables

Showing/hiding the graph of the variable in the display: For a clearer view, variables can be hidden in the display in order that individual variable configurations can be viewed.

Type Format of the variables.

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Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di sl, SINUMERIK 840D sl, SINUMERIK 840Di, SIMATIC S7-300, SIMATIC S7-400 Function Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

ePS Network Services

Preface

Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 Overview of ePS Network Services Documentation

1.2 Overview of functions

1.3 Operating concept

2 Maschine information

2.1 Machine overview

2.1.1 Current control software

2.1.2 Machine events – List view

2.1.3 Machine events – Detailed view

2.1.4 Evaluation of workflow actions

2.1.5 Evaluation of diagnostics data