Hello everyone, Is it feasible to develop a program using Simatic Manager and run simulations with WinCC within the TIA Portal?
Absolutely.
Using either PLC Sim or an active PLC system.
If I launch my code in Simatic Manager and access my screen in WinCC within the TIA Portal, what steps do I need to follow to configure them for simulation? Could you provide a detailed procedure?
Configure the Open Set PG/PG Interface and adjust your S7ONLINE settings to connect via PLCSIM MPI, PROFIBUS, or TCP/IP, based on your preferred communication method.
Sigmadelta stated: "Access the Open Set PG/PG Interface and configure your S7ONLINE settings to PLCSIM MPI/PROFIBUS/TCP/IP, depending on your desired connection method. Click to expand for more details." Thank you for your prompt response. Could you please clarify whether your explanation pertains to a scenario where both the code and the user interface were created within the TIA Portal, or if it refers to a situation where the code was developed using Simatic Manager (STEP7 Professional) and the user interface was subsequently designed in TIA Portal?
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Answer: A1: It is not directly feasible to simulate a program developed in Simatic Manager using WinCC in the TIA Portal. Simatic Manager and TIA Portal are separate environments, and while they both support Siemens PLCs, they are not fully compatible with each other for direct simulation purposes. To simulate a program in TIA Portal, you would typically need to create or migrate your project within the TIA Portal environment.
Answer: A2: Simatic Manager is part of the older STEP 7 software used for programming Siemens PLCs, while TIA Portal is the integrated engineering framework from Siemens that combines multiple engineering tools in one platform, including advanced features for PLC programming, HMI design, and simulation. TIA Portal offers a more modern and integrated approach compared to the standalone nature of Simatic Manager.
Answer: A3: Yes, projects created in Simatic Manager can usually be migrated to TIA Portal using the migration tool provided within TIA Portal. However, the process can vary in complexity depending on the specific elements and configurations of your project.
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