Features - Manual - PLC Mode - plc-mode: The SIMATIC PLC operating mode tool's independent documentation package. - PLC Mode,

PLC Mode (legacy) CLI Tool (plc-mode)
Portfolio
SIMATIC AX
Product
PLC Mode
Software version
1.0.0
Edition
08/2025
Language
English (original)
Package Name
@ax/plc-mode-docs
  • Read and request changes to PLC operating mode (for example, RUN or STOP) on Simatic S7-1500 series PLCs running firmware versions 2.8-2.9, including secure communications.
  • Read PLC operating mode or hardware switch state with the plc-mode get <request type> command.
    • Use the --check:\ flag on a get mode command to compare the PLC's current operating mode to \.
    • While using --check:\, add the --wait:\ flag to wait for up to \ milliseconds for the PLC operating mode to match \.
  • Request a PLC change operating mode with the plc-mode set <operating mode> command.
    • Use the --wait:\ flag to spend a maximum of \ milliseconds waiting for the PLC to change to the specified operating mode.
    • Use the -y or --yes flag to skip the "Are you sure?" prompt for this command.