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6.6 Online-Simulator
The Online simulator retrieves data from the PLC through the unit and uses it to put a realistic image of the unit on the PC
screen. The image shows how a project appears after download. Use the Online-Simulator to view demonstration projects
and show how the windows look in actual operation. A Touchscreen and PLC are needed to simulate a project in this mode.
Note:
The project must be compiled by EasyBuilder. This creates a file with extension *.eob. Uncompiled project files with
the *.epj extension cannot be simulated.
Note
:
When the
Direct Online-Simulator
option is checked the unit is not needed for Online simulation, the PC can be
connected directly to the PLC with an appropriate communications cable.
6.7 Direct Online-Simulator
When this option is checked the HMI is not needed for
Online-Simulation
. The PC is connected directly to the PLC with an
appropriate communications cable.
Note:
Direct Online Simulator does not support AB DH485 or UniTelWay drivers.
6.8 Offline-Simulator
The Offline simulator emulates the operation of a project on the PC screen. The PC is used to simulate a PLC in a limited
fashion. Use the Offline-Simulator to create demonstration projects or view approximately, how the windows look in actual
operation. A Touchscreen and PLC are not needed to simulate a project in this mode.
Note:
The project must be compiled by EasyBuilder. This creates a file with extension *.eob. Uncompiled project files with
the *.epj extension cannot be simulated.
6.9 Download
Download a project compiled by EasyBuilder to the MMI. Downloading a Project sends the object *.eob file and or recipe
*.rcp file to the MMI. Downloading a Recipe sends only the recipe *.rcp file to the MMI. You are prompted to select the files
as they are downloaded.
Note:
The EasyManager download facility is ideal for sending out project updates. Most projects and EasyManager fit on a
1.44MB floppy disk. The user just needs to run EasyManager click on download and select the project file. The
download begins automatically.
6.10 Upload
Upload the project file from HMI to an object file (*.eob). Uploading a Project retrieves the object *.eob file and or retentive
memory (recipe) *.rcp file from the MMI. You are prompted to name the files as they are uploaded. Uploading Recipe
retrieves the retentive memory (recipe) *.rcp file only from the MMI. You are prompted to name the file as it is uploaded.
Note:
The upload file can be transferred to another MMI. This is useful for retrieving data from installed units to make a
duplicate setup.
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