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PLC Simulator is a convenient tool for testing
and troubleshooting ladder logic programs
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in your XG5000 programming software. It allows you to simulate
the operation of a Parimal Logic Controller, LS Electric PLC
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without needing actual hardware. This makes it a
valuable asset for beginners and experienced programmers
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We will demonstrate how to effectively use
the PLC Simulator in our XG5000 programming
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software for ladder logic. Using the Start-Stop circuit we
developed last time, we will show how this can be simulated
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in the XG5000 programming software before
downloading it to the actual XGB PLC
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Let's get started. Detailed information contained
in this video can be found at accautimation.ca
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the other videos yet, there will be links in the description below
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that will start you at video 1. There will be links
to the rest of the videos in this series as well
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Open the XG5000 programming software. Open the
XG5000 programming software on your computer
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Once the software runs, we can open the Start-Stop
ladder logic project we created last time
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Select the Open Project icon on the main
screen, or select Main Menu Project Open Project
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Alternatively, you can use the shortcut CTRL plus O. The default
directory is located under C colon backslash XG5000 backslash Projects
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Please select the project we created last time and choose
Open. Our ladder logic diagram will now be displayed
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We are offline to the controller due to the blue
bar at the bottom of the XG5000 programming window
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Start the PLC simulator and transfer the program. Start
the PLC simulator by selecting the icon on the main screen
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This can also be started by the
main menu Tools Start Simulator
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The XGSim window will first be displayed. Then the
XG5000 will be shown with communication to the simulator
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This is the red bar at the bottom
of the XG5000 programming software
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The Write to PLC window will be displayed. XG5000 software treats the
simulator like a PLC controller and you must establish communication
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and transfer the program. We will leave all
the default settings the same and select OK
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Our ladder logic diagram Start-Stop circuit
will be loaded into the PLC simulator
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The XG5000 Write Complete message will be displayed. Select
OK. The PLC simulator will be placed automatically in Run mode
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Our program is now executing in the simulator. You can start and stop
the scan of the program in the simulator by using the icons on the
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main menu. Monitoring and Testing Ladder Logic Diagram
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We can use the PLC simulator's monitoring and
troubleshooting tools to observe the behavior
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of the ladder logic program. We can display the inputs and
outputs we want to monitor using the monitoring windows
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An easy way to add the variables to the monitoring
list is to select the ladder logic or variables
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Then select Add from the main menu Monitor, Add Variable
Monitor. Your selected variables will be displayed
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We can change the input variables that observe
our program behavior by double clicking on them
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Adjustments can be made to the program using
XG5000 when issues or errors are discovered
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We can create and save necessary changes
to our program using online edit mode
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Using the PLC simulator in the XG5000 programming
software for ladder logic is an effective
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way to test and debug PLC programs without physical hardware. It provides a
safe and effective environment for programmers to validate their logic and
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ensure proper operation before deploying it to the real world applications. By
following the steps outlined above, you can harness the power of the PLC simulator
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to streamline your development process
and deliver reliable PLC programs
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