Installation Phase Overview
(Original Document)
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The software installation of the application-specific modules is carried out from the various Control Expert editors:
If you do not have a processor to connect to, Control Expert allows you to carry out an initial test using the simulator. In this case the installation is different.
The following order of installation phases is recommended but it is possible to change the order of certain phases (for example, starting with the configuration phase).
Installation Phases with Processor
The following table shows the various phases of installation with the processor:
Phase
Description
Mode
Declaration of variables
Declaration of IODDT-type variables for the application-specific modules and variables of the project.
Offline (1)
Programming
Project programming.
Offline (1)
Configuration
Declaration of modules.
Offline
Module channel configuration.
Entry of configuration parameters.
Association
Association of IODDTs with the channels configured (variable editor).
Offline (1)
Generation
Project generation (analysis and editing of links).
Offline
Transfer
Transfer project to PLC.
Online
Adjustment/Debugging
Project debugging from debug screens, animation tables.
Online
Modifying the program and adjustment parameters.
Documentation
Building documentation file and printing miscellaneous information relating to the project.
Online (1)
Operation/Diagnostic
Displaying miscellaneous information necessary for supervisory control of the project.
Online
Diagnostic of project and modules.
Key:
(1)
These various phases can also be performed in the other mode.
Implementation Phases with Simulator
The following table shows the various phases of installation with the simulator.
Phase
Description
Mode
Declaration of variables
Declaration of IODDT-type variables for the application-specific modules and variables of the project.
Offline (1)
Programming
Project programming.
Offline (1)
Configuration
Declaration of modules.
Offline
Module channel configuration.
Entry of configuration parameters.
Association
Association of IODDTs with the modules configured (variable editor).
Offline (1)
Generation
Project generation (analysis and editing of links).
Offline
Transfer
Transfer project to simulator.
Online
Simulation
Program simulation without inputs/outputs.
Online
Adjustment/Debugging
Project debugging from debug screens, animation tables.
Online
Modifying the program and adjustment parameters.
Key:
(1)
These various phases can also be performed in the other mode.
NOTE: The simulator is only used for the discrete or analog modules.