Debugging
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At a Glance
The debug screen dedicated to the application-specific communication function is accessible via the Debug tab. It has two distinct sections:
Accessing the Screen
It is only possible to access debug mode in online mode.
Step
Action
1
Access the configuration screen
2
Select Debug mode by clicking the corresponding tab.
Illustration
This area is used to access diagnostics for a communication channel.
Description
The table below shows the different elements of the debug screen and their functions.
Label
Element
Function
1
Tabs
The tab in the foreground indicates the mode in progress (Debug for this example). You can select each mode by clicking the corresponding tab. The modes available are:
  • Debug (accessible only in online mode),
  • Diagnostic (accessible only in online mode),
  • Configuration,
  • Settings.
2
Module area
This area displays the abbreviated module indicator.
There are three indicators that provide the module’s status in online mode:
  • RUN indicates the module’s operating status,
  • ERR indicates an internal fault in the module,
  • I/O indicates a fault from outside the module, or an application fault.
3
Channel area
This area is used to select the channel to be debugged:
  • Channel: module channel number. To the left of the symbol there is a copy of the CHx channel LED.
4
General parameters area
This area shows the communication channel parameters:
  • Function: shows the configured communication function. This information cannot be modified.
  • Task: shows the task (configured MAST). This information cannot be modified.
5
Mode parameters area
This area contains the parameters of the mode selected by the tab.
NOTE: All unavailable LEDs and commands appear in gray.