13.2 On-line

Introduction

[On-line] provides function to users for checking the HMI project and communication.

Requirement

1) Project is compiled and .wmt file exists

2) PC is connecting with PLC device

Operating procedure

1) Click [On-line] icon to open the online simulator

2) The [Online Emulator serial select tool] pop-up automatically, as following picture shows, the detailed description showed in following content.

• PC link1/ PC link2/ PC link 3 correspond to HMI protocol list number;

• COM ports in the drop-list correspond to PC port.

Result

1) On-line simulator runs HMI project;

2) HMI project is communicating with PLC device;

✎Note:

1) Most Desktop only has RS232 port, if users need to use RS485 and RS422, please use converter for them.

2) Online simulation only work for 30 minutes.