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Simulate CPU

5.3 Download

5.3 Download
Requirements
You can download the STEP 7 project to the virtual controller when the following conditions
are met:
● The instance is created via the Control Panel.
● The check box "Support simulation during block compilation" is selected.
Selecting the communication interface
In the Download dialog box, select the PG/PC interface:
● "PLCSIM" for download via Softbus
● "Siemens PLCSIM Virtual Ethernet Adapter" for download via TCP/IP
● For distributed communication the real adapter that is connected to the network
Display in the download dialog
The dialog in STEP 7 at the first download of the CPU shows the compatible PLCSIM
Advanced instances.
If the instance has not yet been configured after the first download only one interface is
visible and it appears with the device type "CPU-1500 Simulation".
If the instance has been configured, the number of interfaces visible is determined my the
number the CPU type has.
The lifelist shows the interfaces of an instance with their IP addresses.
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Function Manual, 12/2017, A5E37039512-AB