Troubleshooting/FAQs
14.2 Problems when Using Modules of
14.2Problems when Using Modules of Third-party Manufacturers
Problem | Possible causes | To correct or avoid error |
The PC crashes | • I/O addresses are assigned | Check your computer configuration: |
during startup | twice. | • If the computer configuration corresponds with factory state, |
| • Hardware interrupts and/or DMA | please contact your technical support team. |
| channels are assigned twice. | • If the computer configuration has changed, restore the |
| • Signal frequencies or signal | original factory settings. Remove all |
| levels are incorrect. | then restart the PC. If the error no longer occurs, the third- |
| • Connector assignments deviate. | party module was the cause of the fault. Replace this |
| • “Reset Configuration” in BIOS | module with a Siemens module or contact the module |
| supplier. | |
| SETUP has not been carried | |
| • Force a “Reset Configuration” using the BIOS setup. | |
| out. | |
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| If the PC still crashes, contact your technical support team. |
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| • If the performance of the | • use a larger power supply. |
| external 24 V power supply is |
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| insufficient |
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SIMATIC Panel PC 877 | |
Operating instructions, Release 07/2006, |
