Siemens Multi Panel MP270 SIMATIC HMI, Equipment Manual

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Commissioning
3-4
MP270 Equipment Manual
Release 01/99
3.3 Test Configuration
Simulation on a configuration computer
A simulator is supplied with the ProTool configuration software which enables the
configuration to be tested on the PC/PU. A condition for this is that ProTool/Pro RT
(Runtime) is installed on the configuration computer. The runtime software is
contained on the configuration software ProTool/Pro CS (Configuration System)
installation CD.
The simulator is an individual application. It simulates the configuration offline, i.e.
there is no connection to the PLC. Detailed information on the operation of the
simulator is provided in the user’s guide
ProTool Configuring Windows-based
Systems.
Test on MP270 in OFFLINE mode
After setting the MP270 to operating mode OFFLINE, the individual functions of
the configuration can be tested without them being affected by the PLC. PLC tags
are not updated in OFFLINE mode.
Step Action
1 Switch the MP270 to operating mode OFFLINE (see Page 6-3).
2 Check all the configured screens in respect of correct representation.
3 Check the screen hierarchy.
4 Check the input fields.
5 Test the function keys.
If faults occur when executing the individual steps, download the configuration
again.
Test on MP270 with PLC connected
When the tests have been successfully performed in Offline mode, test the MP270
in conjunction with the connected PLC (ONLINE mode). This includes checking
that the correct data areas have been configured.
Step Action
1 Connect the MP270 to the PLC.
2 Test all the items in the configuration which are necessary for communication
with the PLC, e.g.:
event and alarm messages
print functions
automatic message logging
selecting screens etc.