Test Configuration - Siemens SIMATIC HMI TP 170A Equipment Manual

3.4

Test Configuration

Simulation on a configuration computer
A simulator is supplied with the configuration software which can be used to test
your configuration without the necessity of a connection to a PLC. A condition for
this is that the runtime software is installed on the same configuration computer on
which the configuration software is loaded. The runtime software is contained on
the configuration software installation CD.
The simulator is an individual application. It simulates the configuration offline, i.e.
without the necessity of a physical connection to a PLC. The PLC is simulated by
the software.
Start the simulator by clicking on the symbol depicted on the left or by using
the menu command File
Detailed information on operating the simulator is provided in the ProTool
Configuring Windows-based Systems user's guide and in the configuration
software online help.
Note:
For the test phase of a configuration, it is recommended to initiate Download mode
from normal operation automatically. Further information is available on Page 3-4.
Test with connected PLC
When a PLC is connected, it is possible to test the communication between the
operating unit and PLC. This test also determines whether the correct data areas
have been configured.
Check the following configuration elements, for example:
messages,
screen selection,
input field.
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