Using log files, View a log file, Clear a log file – Comtrol IO-Link Master EIP-4 User Manual
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Using Log Files
8.3. Using Log Files
Log files are available in the IO-Link Master web page. The IO-Link Master provides four different log files
that you can view, export, or clear:
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Syslog (system log) displays line-by-line activity records.
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dmesg displays Linux kernel messages.
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top displays which programs are using most of the memory and CPU.
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ps displays the running programs
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All log files start up automatically during the startup cycle. Each log file has a size limit of 100KB.
Note: Typically, log files are intended to be used by Technical Support in the event there is a problem.
You can use the following procedures to:
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8.3.1. View a Log File
Use this procedure to view a log file.
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Open the IO-Link Master web interface using one of these method:
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From PortVision DX, highlight the IO-Link Master and click the Webpage button or right-click the IO-
Link Master in the Device List pane and click Webpage.
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Open your browser and enter the IP address of the IO-Link Master.
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Click Advanced and then LOG FILES.
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Select the log file type from the drop-list.
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Optionally, click the REFRESH button to get the latest information.
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Optionally,
the log file.
8.3.2. Clear a Log File
Use this procedure to clear a log file.
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Open the IO-Link Master web interface using one of these method:
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From PortVision DX, highlight the IO-Link Master and click the Webpage button or right-click the IO-