With an existing connection, the supply voltages and diagnostic data are updated cyclically. The cable quality data are read so long as the recording is active. The other data are only read once when connecting.
The following information about the system modules is displayed:
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Column |
Information |
|---|---|
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# |
AP address |
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Name |
Name of the module |
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Firmware |
Firmware version of the module |
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Product Key |
Product Key of the module |
|
Logic Supply PS |
Determined logic supply voltage |
|
Load Supply PL |
Determined load supply voltage |
|
Cable Length |
Determined cable length; cable lengths < 0.1 metres are displayed as 0. |
|
Cable Quality |
Cable quality recorded when recording diagnostics data |
|
Diagnosis |
Current diagnostic message with the highest severity. If there is no diagnostic message, the field remains empty. |
If the ‘Activate expert diagnostics’ CPX-AP plug-in checkbox is activated in the backstage panel under plug-ins, a CRC and a link info graph are also displayed below the voltage graph.
Cable Quality
The ‘Record Diagnosis Data’ button starts the recording of the cable quality.
Possible values in the ‘Cable Quality’ column:
|
Value |
Function |
|---|---|
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‘Analyzing...’ |
The recording has been started but data are not yet available. |
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‘Not available’ |
The module firmware does not support recording of the cable quality, update the firmware if necessary. |
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‘Weak’ |
The detected cable quality is poor, the recorded values indicate connection problems. |
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‘Good’ |
The detected cable quality is good. |
The information on cable quality is only displayed for modules for which a cable length can be determined; for other modules the cell remains empty.