Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500T Operating Instructions

Interrupts, error messages and diagnostics and system alarms
9.3 Diagnostics
CPU 1505SP (F) Ready4Linux Version 2.7
Operating Instructions, 05/2019, A5E46864285-AA
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VNIC (Runtime communication interface) connectivity test
The following table lists the errors that can occur when testing the runtime communication
interface:
Error message
Meaning
System Error The operating system cannot create the socket
(communication endpoint) or open the file de-
scriptor.
VNIC driver does not exist The driver for the virtual Ethernet interface is not
installed.
Local VNIC interface IP address is not set The IP address for the virtual Ethernet interface is
not assigned.
9.3.3 Diagnostic information using STEP 7
Options for identifying diagnostic information
When the online connection to the CPU is established in STEP 7, the diagnostics status of
the CPU and its lower-level components and the operating mode are also determined.
You have various options in STEP 7 for identifying diagnostic information:
● Accessible devices
● Devices and networks
● Online & Diagnostics
● "Diagnostics" tab in the Inspector window
● CPU diagnostics buffer
● "Online tools" task card
Reference
You can find further information about diagnostics in the Diagnostics Function Manual
(https://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59192926) and in the STEP 7 online
help.

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500T Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SIMATIC S7-1500T
Category	Controller
Language	English