Debugging Screen in Character Mode
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At a Glance
This screen, split into two zones, is used to declare the communication channel and to configure the parameters required for a character mode link.
Illustration
The figure below shows a sample debugging screen dedicated to character mode communication.
Description
The table below shows the various elements of the debugging screen and their functions.
Address
Element
Function
1
Tabs
The front tab shows the current mode (Debugging in this example). Each mode can be selected by the corresponding tab. The modes available are:
  • Debugging: accessible only in online mode
  • Diagnostics: (default) accessible only in online mode
  • Configuration
2
Module zone
Specifies the shortened name of the module.
3
Channel field
Is used:
  • By clicking on the reference number, to display the tabs:
    • Description: gives the characteristics of the device
    • I/O Objects: used to presymbolize the input/output objects
    • Fault: shows the device faults (in online mode)
  • To select the channel
  • To display the Symbol, name of the channel defined by the user (using the variable editor)
4
General parameters zone
Shows the communication channel parameters:
  • Function: Shows the configured communication function. This information cannot be modified.
  • Task: Shows the configured MAST task. This information cannot be modified.
5
Display and command zone
Used to access the debugging parameters of a character mode link.
NOTE: LEDs and commands not available appear grayed out.