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.

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Siemens Electrical Lean Switch installation instructions User Interface of the PST