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9.2 Group address check

Figure 47: Group address check options

9.3 Topology check

Figure 48: Topology check options

9.4 Product information check

Figure 49: Product information check

The test results illustrate very clearly what is missing or has been forgotten and by clicking
on the hyperlinks in the results screen, you can jump to the objects with errors.
The product information check is particularly interesting if a manufacturer has several
applications per device. The check then shows which update options should be used if
possible.

9.5 Limits of the ETS project check

ETS can really only detect very rough errors. It is obvious, that such an automated check
cannot find logic errors of the project engineer. If e.g. the group addresses have been
assigned incorrectly or uncompleted or a device has been assigned to the wrong line, this
cannot be detected.
For example, it is also not possible to guarantee that parts lists are complete as
accessories such as connectors, data rail, bus terminals and above all bus couplers (for
all flush-mounted devices requiring them) can indeed be inserted from the catalog but are
not compulsory.
On the other hand, detected but uncorrected errors will not prevent configured bus
devices from being downloaded, as long as they have an individual address and the line is
powered by a suitable power supply unit.

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