Depending on the device type, various operating elements provided on the front panel can be used to control the devices of the PLC system and/or to change the operating mode.
Operating elements:
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Status LEDs:
The status LEDs indicate the availability of devices and components such as communication modules, communication interface modules or function modules. Functionality and diagnosis of the status LEDs depends on the specific module and is described in the device description of the appropriate module. Possible status: on/off/blinking.
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I/O LEDs:
The I/O LEDs display the status of the inputs and outputs.
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Display:
The display is available for some processor modules. The display can be used for simple configurations and for reading out diagnosis information.
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Function keys and switches:
With the function keys and switches, you can change the current operating modes/status manually.