You can use the event log in 32Mbit Flex mode as well as in compatibility mode 32Mbit. In 32Mbit Flex mode, the events are transmitted via the Ethernet communication which is running via the FO connection simultaneously to the measurement data acquisition. In compatibility mode 32Mbit, the Ethernet interface is used.

In the event log, the status changes on the PROFIBUS detected by ibaBM-DP are documented in a list. You find the event log in the I/O Manager: Mark the ibaBM-DP device in the interface tree. Now, you can see the “Event log” tab on the right.

The following settings and operation modes are available:

Enable device event log

Here, you enable the event log for the device. The event log must be enabled individually for each device.

Status

Here, the status of the connection between ibaPDA and ibaBM-DP for reading the events is displayed.

Update

  • When pressing the button, the list of the events will be continuously updated automatically.

  • When pressing the button, the automatic update is stopped.

Export

With the button, you can export the events as *.tsv (tabulator separated values) file.

Maximum number of events

Here, you configure the maximum number of saved events (100 - 100,000).

Current number of events

The currently saved number of events.

Filter results

The list of events can be filtered in a customized way. For this purpose, enter the filter text you are searching for in the upper line in the desired field. All events containing the entered search text, will be displayed. The symbol in the first column shows the type of the event. If you want to filter the events according to a type, just select the desired symbol in the filter row.