Chapter 5 Verify Operation; Simulation Mode; Starting Simulation Mode - IDEC HG4F Basic Tutorial

Chapter 5 Verify Operation

1 Simulation Mode

Running Simulation Mode will verify whether the downloaded project data is displayed cor-
rectly and if it will function properly on the Operator Interface.

Starting Simulation Mode

The IDEC OI Touchscreens have a simulation mode that enables the Operator Interface to
check the functionality of the project without being connected to a PLC.
1.
Simultaneously press the top right
and top left corners on the screen
for 3 seconds.
The Maintenance screen appears.
2.
Press the [System Mode] button.
The Main Menu screen appears.
3.
Press the [Debug] button.
The Debug screen appears.
4.
Press the [Simulat n] button.
5.
Press the [Start] button.
The project [Operating Screen] is dis-
played, and simulation is enabled.
( Simulation Mode
tom left of the screen.)
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