3.6 Configuring PLC alarms
3.6.1
Structure of the PLC alarms
Creating and loading the PLC alarms
The PLC alarms are configured by the machine manufacturer in the range from 700000 to
700247. An
additional
1000
alarms can also be configured in the range from 701000 to 701999.
The access level "Manufacturer" is required with the appropriate password. The manufacturer
PLC alarms can either be configured with Access MyMachine /P2P or directly via the user
interface. If more than 248 alarms are to be configured, then an additional DB9913 is required
in the PLC program.
To enter the manufacturer PLC alarms via the user interface, select "HMI"→ "Alarm texts" in
the "Startup" operating area. Then you receive the following selection:
Alarm texts for Name of the xml file
Manufacturer cycle alarms oem_alarms_cycles
Manufacturer PLC alarms oem_alarms_plc
Manufacturer part program message texts oem_partprogram_messages
The alarm text files are only loaded during startup.
● "Alarm" attribute: Red, is shown in the "alarm list".
● "Message" attribute: Black, is shown under "Messages".
To load the alarm texts, restart the system.
Structure of a PLC alarm
The user PLC alarms have the following structure:
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The following table shows the mode of operation of the PLC alarms, for example, for one
channel:
● The alarm is triggered with the appropriate number and output via the PLC signal.
● The alarm text can be freely selected and may be up to 255 characters long.
Operating software settings
3.6 Configuring PLC alarms
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