PLC Programming Tool
2.5 Testing and monitoring your program
PLC Subroutines Manual
16 Operating Instructions, 12/2012, 6FC5397-2EP10-0BA0
You can view the status of the main program or use the "Program block" softkey to view the
status of a subroutine:
Two windows are available for you to view the program.
Testing and monitoring a PLC program with the PLC Programming Tool
You can also view the status of your PLC program with the PLC Programming Tool:
1. Establish the communication between the SINUMERIK 808D and the PLC Programming
Tool.
For detailed information about the establishment of the communication between the
SINUMERIK 808D and the PLC Programming Tool, refer to section "Establishing a
conn
ection with the RS232 interface (Page 17)"
2. Use the menu
command "Debug > Chart status" to view the status of a PLC signal. You
can also first click the status chart symbol
and then click the symbol to view the
status.