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11.1.2 Simulating a Project
A compiled project can be simulated using EasyBuilder’s On-line and Off-line Simulation tools.
11.1.2.1 On-line simulation
Before using the
On-line
simulator, the HMI must be connected to the PC and the PLC. Both the HMI and the PLC
must be powered.
1. Select the
On Line tool or select
On-line Simulation
from the
Tools
menu.
2. When the simulation appears on the PC screen, use the PC’s pointing device in the
same manner as the touchscreen.
3. Right Click and select
Exit
from the pop-up menu to exit the simulation.
11.1.2.2 Off-line Simulation
Off-line
simulation does not require the HMI to be connected to the PC. Off-line simulation is achieved through the PC
acting as the PLC. True simulated operations may not be achieved by this method. Use Off-line simulation to see
screen’s appearance in actual operation.
1. Select the
Off-Line tool or select
Off-line Simulation
from the
Tools
menu.
2. When the simulation appears on the PC screen, use the PC’s pointing device in the
same manner as the touchscreen.
3. Right Click and select
Exit
from the pop-up menu to exit the simulation.
11.1.3 Downloading a Project
Before downloading a project, the HMI must be connected to the PC. The HMI must be powered. Downloading a Project
from EasyBuilder sends the project being edited to the MMI.
Select the
Download tool or select
Download …
from the
Tools
menu. The
Downloading begins with the Easy Download dialog popping up. The HMI is then forced into
the RDS mode. The HMI project memory is erased. Then the download begins. The
download is tracked by the progress bar.
Pressing the
Cancel
button aborts the download. The HMI is left in the RDS mode with no project in memory.
Note:
There is no Undo operation to recover the previous project.
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