Module 3.
Application Testing
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Build
The drop down menu "Build" allows access to the software tools
used to analyze and build a project
Analyze : Insures that the current section contains a valid program
Programming errors such as, undefined symbols, unconnected
elements etc.. will be displayed in the in the Output Window
section of the screen
Analyze project : Scans the entire project for errors
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Build (cont.)
Build Project
Creates a file that can be downloaded to the
PLC or the PLC Simulator
Rebuild all Project
Takes into account the changes made to an
existing project
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Connecting to the PLC
The first step in connecting to a PLC or the PLC Simulator is to define the address of the PLC
The "Communication Parameters" tab allows direct access to the Driver Manager using the "Driver Settings" icon
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Connect Mode
In the Connect Mode (online)
A comparison can be made between the
project in the PC and the project in the PLC
A project can be transferred to the PLC or
from the PLC
Data can be transferred to the PLC or from
the PLC
Project backup functions such as Backup
Compare, Save, Restore, Clear can be
selected
The PLC can be put into Run or Stop mode
or initialized
The Memory Usage dialog screen can be
launched
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Unity Simulator
The Unity Simulator can be used to:
Simulate the operation of a Quantum or Premium PLC
Search for or record errors in the user program
Starting the PLC Simulator
Launch the simulator from the Start menu (Programs->
Schneider Electric-> Unity Soft-> PLC Simulator)
launch the simulator from the desktop shortcut
Note: the simulator can be started with the Unity Pro
software running
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Simulator Control Panel
Right click on the Simulator icon in the
System tray and select Simulator Panel to
launch the Simulator Control Display.
When a project is transferred to the
simulator the display shows an image
of the configured PLC. This image
show
– The status of the PLC, for example,
Run, Err, I/O (Error) etc..
– The name of the Host PC and it's IP
address
– The name of the project being run
in the simulator
– The name and IP address of the
Clients that are connected
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Simulator Timing
This dialog shows simulator statistics such
as Scan Time of the task, Processor load
and overhead as a percentage
Simulator Priority and Minimum sleep
time can be adjusted to optimize
simulator timing
Note : for more information on these
adjustments see the help screens or user
manuals
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