Calling
Select the diagnose repeater in HW Config.
Select menu command PLC > Diagnostics/Setting > Module Information
Additional information: 
Help on 
STEP 7
, topic "Diagnostics, hardware diagnostics and troubleshooting"
Overview
Topic  Detailed information Called using Additional information
Quick 
overview 
Error on bus 
segment
Icons indicate the status 
of the PROFIBUS master 
systems
Module Information" dialog 
box
● Status
● Icons in front of the tab 
names (DP1, DP2, 
DP3, PG)
Online help for 
STEP 7
, 
topic: "Hardware 
diagnostics and 
troubleshooting"
Comparison of configured 
and inserted modules
DP slave 
diagnostics 
Diagnostic data for the 
selected DP slave (in 
accordance 
with EN 50170) 
"DP Slave Diagnostics" tab To determine the cause of 
DP slave errors
Location of 
error
Graphical representation 
of the error location
   
7.18.7.5 SIMATIC PDM
Introduction                 
SIMATIC PDM is a software package for configuration, parameter assignment, commissioning, 
and maintenance of field devices (for example, transducers).
Overview
Topic Detailed information Called via Additional information
Quick 
information; 
display 
configuration
Icons provide an 
overview of the 
configuration and 
device status
(then: see device status 
below)
In the SIMATIC Manager: View 
> Process Device Plant View
Online help for 
SIMATIC 
PDM; 
"Configuring 
networks and devices"
Icons: ...> Functions > 
Diagnostics > Overview 
of device icons
Device 
information
● Type
● EDD/DLL (type file)
● Manufacturer
● Versions
Open project in the Process 
Device Plant View > Select 
device > Edit > Object 
properties >
Device" tab
Online Help for 
SIMATIC PDM
Diagnostics in PCS 7
7.18 Diagnostic tools
Service support and diagnostics (V8.0)
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