This information is stored together with the parameter set.
Depending on the device, some of this information can be transferred to the device, for
example:
● TAG
● Message
● Description
● Address
● ...
9.1.2.1 "General" tab
Purpose
On this tab you will find information on the PDM object and you can enter additional information,
if you so wish.
You can find information on this in the section ""Options" menu (Page 208)".
Field Explanations/operating instructions
Object name (TAG)* The name of the PDM object assigned during configuration is entered here
as a default.
You can enter a new object name. The change is applied everywhere where
reference is made to the object name. The name is only visibly updated once
the change has been saved or (in some cases) when the object concerned
is next opened.
Description* Enter a comment for the object here, e.g. plant area and function, or leave
the field blank.
Message* Enter a message here for a service technician, for example, or leave the field
blank.
Text 1*
Enter additional information here or leave the field blank.
Text 2*
Text 3*
Priority* Select an object marking here (nothing, important, SIF).
This value is then displayed in a "Priority" column in the plant view.
Author Displays the name of the author.
Date created Displays the date on which the PDM object was created.
Last change Displays the date on which the last change was made.
Comment* Enter a comment here or leave the field blank.
"System configuration"
check box
If this option is activated, the object is linked with the system for hardware
configuration (e.g. with STEP 7/HW Config).
License information Shows the utilization of the TAG licenses (number of tags used and licensed
TAGs).
* Entry cannot be modified.
Menus and dialog boxes for SIMATIC PDM in the SIMATIC Manager
9.1 "Edit" menu
Help for SIMATIC PDM (V8.2)
196 Operating Manual, 02/2014, A5E33203676-AA
To Next Page
Loading...
