Siemens SIMATIC S7 - Flash the Leds on Devices

Tool operations
3.6 Flash the LEDs on devices
SIMATIC Automation Tool V2.1 user guide
36 Manual, V2.1.1 07/2016, A5E33042676-AC
3.6
Flash the LEDs on devices
Locate a device by flashing LED lights
The Flash button will flash the LEDs of selected devices. The Flash operation helps you
physically locate which device has a specific MAC address. You can use the flash LEDs
operation in RUN mode or STOP mode.
1.
Click the left
-side check box on devices to include in the operation. You can use
the top check box, right
-click shortcut menu, or the Edit menu for
"Select All" and
"Unselect All" commands.
2.
Select flash from the Network menu or click the Flas
h toolbar button.
3.
Selected devices flash their LEDs.
4.
Flashing continues until you click the cancel button.