Dashboard Overview
The Dashboard is the first page you see after connecting. It provides a real-time snapshot of your PLC’s health without needing TIA Portal open.
Auto-refresh
Section titled “Auto-refresh”The dashboard polls the PLC every 5 seconds while connected. You do not need to manually refresh. The last-updated timestamp appears at the top of the CPU status card.
CPU Status card
Section titled “CPU Status card”The CPU Status card shows:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Operating Mode | RUN or STOP |
| IP Address | IP address of the CPU |
| Web API Version | Web API Version reported by the CPU (e.g. 5) |
| Diagnostic Buffer | Indicates the most recent diagnostic buffer entries |
Diagnostic Buffer
Section titled “Diagnostic Buffer”Below the CPU status card is a table of the most recent diagnostic buffer entries — the same events you would see in TIA Portal’s diagnostics view.
Each row shows:
- Timestamp — exact date and time of the event
- Status — Incoming, Outgoing, or both (⇒/⇐ arrows)
- Description — human-readable event text
- Event Reference — Siemens internal event ID
For details on exporting and filtering the buffer, see Diagnostic Buffer.
When disconnected
Section titled “When disconnected”If the PLC connection is lost, the dashboard shows a “No connection” state. Reconnect via Settings → Connections to resume live data.