Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Service Manual

6.4 How to determine the source of a message.
Procedure
1. Enable the message list by clicking
2. "Activate/Deactivate Autoscroll".
3. In the message list, select the message for which you need additional information.
4. Click "Open Infotext".
5. Note the message number and use "Alarm Logging" to determine the source of the
message.
6.5 Understanding messages
6.5.1 Introduction
Overview
You can find important information for understanding the PCS 7 message concept in the
following sections:
● Message types in message lists and archives (Page 74)
● Target groups of messages (Page 75)
● Message lists in process mode (Page 75)
● Overflow of the message buffer (Page 77)
● Message priorities (Page 77)
● Influencing messages (Page 78)
Message concept of PCS 7
6.5 Understanding messages
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Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SIMATIC PCS 7
Category	Control Systems
Language	English