Running Sample Applications; Running Applications In Simulation Mode - OEM BL2500 User Manual

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The ISaGRAF Workbench provides two modes of running PLC applications:
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Simulation mode. The PLC application runs entirely on the PC without the need to have a Target PLC
connected. This mode is very useful to perform complete structural and functional tests prior to
deploying the application to the target hardware.
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Real mode. The PLC application is first downloaded to a Target PLC and then the Target PLC
executes the application. The Workbench monitors the program execution as well as the status of
internal and I/O variables.
The PLC – ISaGRAF V3.50 Workbench plus the
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several sample applications. There are three types of sample applications:
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Sample applications that use Virtual Boards (xai8, xao8, xbi8, xbo8, xmi8, xmo8). These applications
can run ONLY in simulation mode:
blinkseq: Same implementation with various languages.
rfdemo: Complete SFC demo.
rfsample: Sample described in ISaGRAF User's Guide (see [2]).
rfsfc: Demonstrates SFC actions in SFC.
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Sample applications that use internal variables only. These applications can be simulated or
downloaded to the Target PLC. The Target PLC does not need to be connected to physical I/Os:
bottlef: Flow Chart: Simulation of bottle production.
rfstack: Demonstrates STACKINT function block.
sorting: Flow Chart: Sorting of tokens depending on their size and colour.
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Sample applications pre-configured to use BL2500 I/O boards. These applications can be simulated
or downloaded to the BL2500 Target PLC and requires that the Target is connected to physical I/Os:
b25qld: Demo with Quick LD programming.
b25rota: Rotation of 2 BL2500 on-board LEDs (DS3 and DS4) and 2 digital outputs.
b25scope: Signal generation (BL2500 Analog Out) and SpotLight.
A description of each of the sample applications appears at the bottom of the ISaGRAF Project Manager.

3.1 RUNNING APPLICATIONS IN SIMULATION MODE

Use the following procedure to run any sample application in simulation mode:
1. Open the ISaGRAF Project Management by double-clicking on the ISaGRAF Projects icon on your
Desktop or selecting Start menu → Programs → ISaGRAF 3.5 → Projects.
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3. RUNNING SAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Running Sample Applications
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