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10.2.2 Initiating Polyx diagnostics
Depending on the function and the method of connection (PRT1 or PRT2 from Orion), it is possible
to use certain sections of the diagnostics menu. Diagnostics for both connection methods are
described in the below paragraphs.
10.2.2.1 Orion as functional replacement for the Orbit reader
• iPU-8 diagnostics can be accessed by pressing on any key when the following text is
displayed: Hit any key within 5s to run diagnostics
The main menu will appear, containing the following options
Polyx Diags version V3.0.5
1) Environment settings
2) Test onboard I/O
3) Test RS422 devices (loopback)
4) Test profi-device Communications
5) Test profi-device functionality
6) Test Orion-device Communications
7) Test Orion-device functionality
8) Clean nodemgr
9) Test Watchdog
a) Clean system
b) Clean /etc/rc.d/* to /etc/save.d/*
v) Version
p) Polyx menu
q) Start application
r) Restart system
Enter menu option:
Screen 1: Polyx diagnostics main menu
When it comes to testing the Orion, only options 4 and 5 apply for use by the installer.
Option 4: Profibus communication test
If option 4 - Test Profi device communications - is selected from the main menu of the Polyx
Diagnostics software, the Profibus DP communication test screen will appear. Here, it is
possible to specify per port whether a Profibus device is connected and, if so, which slave it is.
Communication mode indicates whether communication has been established
(connected/disconnected). The identification number of the relevant device is displayed, along
with the hardware and software version numbers.
--- Profibus DP communication test ---
Comm. status Ident no. Hw/Sw version
------------ --------- ---------------
1) Profi slave 1 Connected 0xfffd IE-ORBRD2 V1.03
2) Profi slave 1 Connected 0xfffd KP-ORION V1.00
1..8) : toggle device type S) : toggle start/stop Q) : Quit
Screen 2: Profibus communication test
If option 5 - Test Profi device functionality - is selected from the main menu of the Polyx
Diagnostics software, correct performance of the connected devices can be tested. Firstly, the
port to which the test device is connected must be entered. This will bring up a list of the
various types of devices that may be connected. In the menu, an Orion corresponds to an
Orbit-2 (Profi DP reader*2).