Setting the action log
In the "Action log Settings" window you can specify whether the operating sequences are to be logged.
Here, you select which control actions should be logged, so that operating sequences can be tracked and understood at a later date.
When the action log is active, you can display recorded traces in the system data using the following files:
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"actual_actionlog.com", actual action log report
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"actual_crashlog.com", crashlog backup
Data that can be logged
Parameter |
Description |
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Logging on |
Logging is activated or deactivated. |
Logged data: |
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Alarm status change |
Incoming and outgoing alarms are logged. |
Keyboard actions |
All actions on the operator panel front and on an external keyboard are logged. |
Channel status change |
NC/PLC states are logged via the information channel status. If this information can be obtained in a timely manner, in many cases these states can be used to verify the operation of the machine control panel. |
Window switchover |
The form and dialog names (assigned by the programmer) are logged each time a window is opened or closed. |
Writing NCK/PLC data |
The writing of NCK and PLC variables is logged. |
File access |
Copying to the NC is logged. |
Function calls in the NCK (PI service) |
Some program calls, for example, ASUB, are logged. |
Curr. program status |
Additional information for particular events is activated. For important alarms that require NC stop, NC start, or NC reset, actual values and the current block are recorded, for example. The program ascertains which channel and which spindle are used for the additional information. |
Write interval for file: |
Settings for updating files:
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Save log as file for alarm(s) |
The alarm numbers for which a "crash log" is generated are specified. The alarms are entered separated by a comma. |
Procedure
1. |
Select the "Setup" operating area. |
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2. |
Press the "HMI", "Diagnostics", and "Action log" softkeys The "Action log" window appears. |
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3. |
Activate the "Logging on" checkbox to activate the action log. |
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4. |
Check the relevant checkbox if you want to acquire particular events in the action log. |
NOTE
Siemens accepts no responsibility for the completeness of the action log data or for any subsequent data manipulation.