Web diagnostics on the module - STEP 7

Communications modules and network components

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Communications modules and network components
Product
STEP 7
Version
V20
Publication date
11/2024
Language
en-US
Web diagnostics on the module

Requirement:

Establish a physical connection between the programming device and the SIMATIC S7 station and set the PG/PC interface so that the module is accessible. Further help is available in the "Set PG/PC Interface" dialog box.

"Start of Web diagnostics"

Click the "Web diagnostics" button to display the result of the module diagnostics in the Web browser. The content is supplied by the integrated HTTP server of the module.

Start diagnostics in the Web browser in the "Properties > General > Web diagnostics" parameter group.

  • "Access via" option

    From the "Access via" list, select the interface via which the CP is addressed.

    • Available interfaces can be selected in the drop-down list.

    • You can also enter an IP address.

Note

With security functions enabled (if available)

If the option "Allow access only using HTTPS" is enabled, note the following:

  • The data is transferred encrypted.

  • The "Access to Web diagnostics" right must be activated for the user.

  • If the firewall is activated, the HTTP/HTTPS protocols must be allowed.