Outline of Operation Procedure Section 3-4
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3-4 Outline of Operation Procedure
When using with the CX-Programmer, use the CX-Simulator in the following
procedure.
3-4-1 Method 1: Starting and Going Online from the CX-Programmer
(CX-Programmer Version 3.0 or Higher)
1,2,3…
1. CX-Programmer Start
Start the CX-Programmer.
2. Programming
Create a program for debugging by [Create] or by reading an existing
project.
3. PLC Online Connection and Program Transfer
a) Select [Automatically Transfer Program to Simulator] on the [PLCs] tab
under [Tools] | [Options].
b) Select [Simulator Online Connection] from the [PLC] menu.
c) Click the [OK] button on the dialog box for the program transfer option.
Refer to 3-2 Starting and Going Online from the CX-Programmer.
4. Trial Run
Either turning the mode of the Ladder Engine to MONITOR by the CX-
Programmer or pressing the [Continuous Run] button of the [Debug Con-
sole] leads to a trial run.
Refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual.
5. Monitor/ Debug
5-1 Monitor
Monitor I/O bit status and PV.
Execute force-set/reset, trace, online edit, and others.
5-2 Program Check by Break
Set break points and I/O break conditions in the ladder diagram as
required and stop the program step by step to monitor the contents of
I/O memory.
Refer to 4-3 Step Run and Break.
5-3 Cycle Time Monitor
Confirm the virtual cycle time so that the program execution time on
the actual PLC is within the permissible range.
5-4 Task Operation Check
Check the number and time of the task execution in the [Task Con-
trol] window. If an interrupt task exists, execute the program with the
interrupt timing changed to check the interrupt operation.
Refer to 4-4 Task Debugging.
5-5 Serial/ Network Communications
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