Diagnostics over Industrial Ethernet

User Interface of the PST

After starting the PST, the menu shown in Figure 6-3 opens with the various areas.

Menu bar

Toolbar

Data window

Component tree

Status bar

Figure 6-3 SIMATIC NET PST - User Interface

Menu bar

Here you can execute individual actions or specify the configuration of PST. The actions available in the menu bar are also possible in the toolbar.

Toolbar

The toolbar is a convenient way of executing actions by simply clicking on the icons. All the actions available in the toolbar are also available in the menu bar.

Component tree

The component tree lists all the ELS devices available in the network. You can make settings on the individual ELS devices by double-clicking on the corresponding icon in the component tree.

Data window

The data window displays the current values and allows you to enter new settings. Settings that cannot be modified are displayed in gray.

Status bar

The status bar provides you with information about the current status of the PST.

Industrial Ethernet

51

A5E00152007-03

Page 51
Image 51
Siemens Electrical Lean Switch installation instructions User Interface of the PST