Icon in the user interface
Icon Function Explanation Permission
Call hardware
project
Calls the online view of the hard‐
ware configuration (HW Config)
"Higher process controlling" for di‐
agnostics area
Displaying the "Call hardware project" icon
The icon is displayed in the faceplate header for field devices (EDD) and AS objects.
Requirement
The component is part of the hardware configuration.
Procedure
1. Click the "Call hardware project" icon.
Note
Do not proceed until the online view of the hardware configuration (HW Config) is
completely open, because HW Config online may otherwise be put in the background and
can no longer be reached if key combinations are locked. In this case, press the button
once again.
Result
The online view of the hardware configuration (HW Config) opens.
6.11.2.6 How to open the configuration interface of SIMATIC PDM
Introduction
You use the "Call SIMATIC PDM" icon to call the configuration interface for the device shown
in the faceplate.
Icon in the user interface
Icon Function Explanation Permission
Call SIMATIC PDM Calls the parameter assign‐
ment interface for the device
"Higher process controlling" for di‐
agnostics area
Displaying the "Call SIMATIC PDM" icon
The icon is displayed in all views in the faceplate for field devices and user objects that are
integrated using a device description (EDD).
Operator control and monitoring
6.11 Faceplate
Maintenance Station
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