Procedure for reading I&M data via STEP 7
Requirement: There must be an online connection to the CPU/interface module.
To read I&M data using STEP 7, follow these steps:
1. In the project tree, select the CPU/interface module and go to "Online & diagnostics".
2. In the "Diagnostics" folder, select the "General" area.
Procedure for entering maintenance data via STEP 7
STEP 7 assigns a default module name. You can enter the following information:
● Plant designation (I&M 1)
● Location identifier (I&M 1)
● Installation date (I&M 2)
● Additional information (I&M 3)
To enter maintenance data via STEP 7, follow these steps:
1. In the device view of STEP 7, select the CPU/interface module or a module.
2. In the properties under "General", select the "Identification & Maintenance" area and
enter the data.
During the loading of the hardware configuration, the maintenance data (I&M 1, 2, 3) are
also loaded.
Procedure for reading I&M data via the Web server
The procedure is described in detail in the Web server Function Manual
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59193560).
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