Working with Projects
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Using Emulation Mode
Overview The emulation function is used to test the integrity of the logic in a p roject without t he
need of a PLC. Emulation mode allows you to check discrete states and register
contents, and test your logic in a "safe" environment.
Taking a Project
to Emulation In the project navigation panel:
Setting up
Emulation Before you test your logic, set the default states, or values into the emulator, so
when you use the Load command, you can debug your database file using the
states you have preset. Discretes may be set to OFF, ON, Enabled, Disabled OFF,
or Disabled ON. Register values may be set to Decimal, Hexadecimal, Binary,
ASCII, or Floating Point.
Setting
Emulation
Properties
From the project right-click menu in the Project Navigation Panel:
Step Action
1 From the project right-click menu, select Project State → Emulation.
Step Action
1 Select Properties. The properties window appears.
2 In the Properties window, select the Emulation tab.