Accessing the Control Expert Diagnostic Tools
Original instructions
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Overview
The Control Expert software provides diagnostic tools that let you view the:
These Control Expert diagnostic tools are available in the BMX NOC 0401 Module Properties window, only when Control Expert is operating online.
NOTE: If the module and software are disconnected, use the Master DTM diagnostic screen in Control Expert to check the I/O status.
Accessing Control Expert Diagnostic Tools
To access diagnostic tools for the Ethernet communication module:
Step
Action
1
Open the Control Expert project backplane diagram, below:
2
Do one of the following:
  • double click the left mouse button on the communication module in the window above, or
  • click the right mouse button on the communication module, then select Open Module... in the popup menu
The Ethernet Module window opens:
3
Navigate the Ethernet Module window using the following features:
1 Module status icons
These three indicators display the module’s status in online mode.
2 Channel area
Select a node to display parameters for either:
  • the communication module, or
  • a communication channel
3 Page tabs
Select a page to display module or channel properties:
  • for the communication module:
    • Overview
    • Fault
    • I/O Objects
  • for a communication channel:
    • Configuration
    • Debug
    • Fault
4 General parameters
View communication channel parameters:
  • Function displays the configured communication function and is read-only.
  • Task displays the task (configured MAST) and is read-only.
5 Mode parameters
Displays parameters for the mode you select by opening a page.