Configuring the SYSLOG Server
To configure the SYSLOG server address for logging DTM and module events, follow these steps:
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Action
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In Control Expert, select Tools → Project Settings.
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In the left pane of the Project Settings window, select Project Settings → General → PLC diagnostics.
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In the right pane:
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Select the PLC event logging check box.
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In the SYSLOG server address field enter the IP address of the SYSLOG server.
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In the SYSLOG server port number field, enter the port number.
NOTE: The SYSLOG server protocol is not configurable, and is set to tcp by default.
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DTM Events Logged to the SYSLOG Server
The following DTM events are logged to the SYSLOG server:
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Configuration parameter change
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Adding a device
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Deleting a device
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Switching to Advanced Mode
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A Rebuild All Project command
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A Build Changes command
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Renaming of I/O variables
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Adding tasks
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Modifying tasks
Ethernet Module Events Logged to the SYSLOG Server
Many types of events for Ethernet modules are logged by the SYSLOG server, including these examples:
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TCP connection denied due to Access Control list
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Enabling/Disabling communication services outside configuration
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Ethernet port link up/down events
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RSTP topology change
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Configuration download of COM services
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Program operating mode change of COMs (Run, Stop, Init)
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FTP login successful or denied
