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WindO/I-NV4 User’s Manual 26-1

Simulator Function

This chapter describes the simulator function, which can be used to check operation of the project data in WindO/I-

NV4 before the created project data is downloaded to a MICRO/I.

The simulator function can be used to check and change the values of internal devices and device addresses of

external devices.

1.1 How the Simulator Function is Used

Simulator function in WindO/I-NV4 can be performed as follows.

• Check the operation of parts

• Save the screen displayed in the simulator as an image

• Check the values of device addresses used on screens displayed

Chapter 26 Simulator Function

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default chapter9
- Table of Contents9
- Preface10
Chapter 1 System Composition27
- System Composition27
- System Composition for the RUN Operation27
- System Composition for Creating Screens28
- About the Windo/I-NV429
- Operating Modes30
- Flow from Screen Creation and to Run Operation31
Chapter 2 Windo/I-NV4 Features & Basic Operations33
- Windo/I-NV4 Specifications33
- Available Data33
- Available Text38
- Available Number of Colors52
- Available Image Files52
- Available Sound Files69
- Available Movie Files69
- Starting and Exiting Windo/I-NV470
- Starting Windo/I-NV470
- Exiting Windo/I-NV472
- Configuration & Functions73
- Application Menu Command List74
- Quick Access Toolbar75
- Windows Displayed in the Workspace87
- Status Bar90
- Customizing Windo/I-NV493
- Configuring the Work Environment93
- Customizing the Workspace101
- Windo/I-NV4 Common Operations and Settings102
- Device Address Settings102
- Setting Conditional Expressions105
Chapter 3 Communication109
- Device Link Communication109
- Overview109
- Device Link Communication Settings110
- I Link Communication111
- Overview111
- O/I Link Communication Settings111
- DM Link Communication112
- Overview112
- DM Link Communication Settings114
- No External Devices115
- Overview115
- No External Devices Settings115
- User Communication116
- Overview116
- User Communication Settings Procedure117
- Protocol Manager140
- Example of User Communication Settings188
- Connection Diagram for User Communication194
- Sub Host Communication195
- Overview195
- Supported Protocols and Communication Driver195
- HMI Link Register (LLR) Assignment196
- Sub Host Communication Configuration Procedure197
- Error Information200
- Bacnet Communication202
- Overview202
- Bacnet Specifications203
- About Bacnet204
- Function206
- Bacnet/Ip Operation212
- Bacnet/Ip Settings Procedure213
- Bacnet Settings Dialog Box216
- Objects232
- Key Properties240
- Project Settings257
- Creating and Manipulating Windo/I-NV4 Project Data257
- Creating New Project Data257
- Opening Project Data260
- Saving Project Data261
- Printing Project Data263
- Comparing Project Data274
- Changing Project Settings275
- Closing Project Data279
- Project Settings Configuration Procedure280
- Project Settings Dialog Box281
- System Tab281
- Communication Interface Tab291
- Communication Driver Tab303
- Communication Driver Network Tab308
- O/I Link Tab311
- User Communication Tab312
- Sub Host Communication Tab316
- Printer Tab318
- External Memory Device Tab319
- Autorun Tab320
- Expansion Module Tab321
- Web Server Tab322
- FTP Server Tab324
- E-Mail Tab326
- Project Details Tab331
- Font/Kanji Dictionary Data Tab332
- Compatible Tab333
- Bacnet/Ip Settings Tab336
- Internal Clock Tab337
- Project Restrictions339
- Download Restrictions339
- Maximum Number of External Device Addresses339
Chapter 5 Screen341
- Screen Overview341
- Screen Types341
- Screen Size341
- Creating and Manipulating Windo/I-NV4 Screens342
- Creating Screens342
- Opening Screens343
- Closing Screens345
- Duplicating Screens347
- Deleting Screens349
- Reusing Screens351
- Batch Editing of Multiple Screen Settings353
- Base Screen354
- Properties of Base Screen Dialog Box354
- Displaying Layered Base Screens358
- Popup Screen360
- Properties of Popup Screen Dialog Box360
- Popup Screen Configuration364
- Standard Keypad Popup Screen365
- Password Input Screen366
- Properties of Password Input Screen Dialog Box366
- Password Input Screen Configuration368
- Standard Password Input Screen369
- Screen Restrictions370
- Screen Number370
- Maximum Number of Parts370
- Maximum Number of External Device Addresses371
- Text and Messages371
- Vertical Installation371
- Overview373
- Drawing Objects374
- Shapes374
- Picture374
- Text374
- Part Types375
- Buttons375
- Lamps375
- Data Displays375
- Charts376
- Commands376
- Drawings and Parts Overlapping377
- Overview377
- Displaying Overlapping Drawings and Parts378
- Restrictions382
- Part Library Function383
- What Can be Done with the Part Library Function383
- How to Use the Library Part in a Project384
- How to Register an Object in the Parts Library385
- How to Use a Registered Library Part on Another Computer386
- Part Library388
Chapter 7 Drawings391
- Shapes391
- Line391
- Polyline393
- Polygon395
- Rectangle398
- Circle/Ellipse401
- Arc404
- Pie406
- Equilateral Polygons409
- Fill412
- Picture414
- Picture Configuration Procedure414
- Properties of Picture Dialog Box415
- Text416
- Text Configuration Procedure416
- Properties of Text Dialog Box417
Chapter 8 Buttons421
- Bit Button421
- How the Bit Button Is Used421
- Bit Button Configuration Procedure423
- Properties of Bit Button Dialog Box424
- Word Button439
- How the Word Button Is Used439
- Word Button Configuration Procedure442
- Properties of Word Button Dialog Box443
- Goto Screen Button459
- How the Goto Screen Button Is Used459
- Goto Screen Button Configuration Procedure460
- Properties of Goto Screen Button Dialog Box461
- Print Button476
- How the Print Button Is Used476
- Print Button Configuration Procedure477
- Properties of Print Button Dialog Box478
- Key Button492
- How the Key Button Is Used492
- Key Button Configuration Procedure494
- Properties of Key Button Dialog Box495
- Key Buttons514
- Key Browser519
- Key Button Usage Examples523
- Multi-Button530
- How the Multi-Button Is Used530
- Multi-Button Configuration Procedure532
- Properties of Multi-Button Dialog Box533
- Keypad562
- How the Keypad Is Used562
- Keypad Configuration Procedure563
- Properties of Keypad Dialog Box564
- Selector Switch566
- How the Selector Switch Is Used566
- Selector Switch Configuration Procedure567
- Properties of Selector Switch Dialog Box568
- Potentiometer583
- How the Potentiometer Is Used583
- Potentiometer Configuration Procedure584
- Properties of Potentiometer Dialog Box585
Chapter 9 Lamps595
- Pilot Lamp595
- How the Pilot Lamp Is Used595
- Pilot Lamp Configuration Procedure596
- Properties of Pilot Lamp Dialog Box597
- Multi-State Lamp610
- How the Multi-State Lamp Is Used610
- Multi-State Lamp Configuration Procedure612
- Properties of Multi-State Lamp Dialog Box613
- Data Displays629
- Numerical Input629
- How the Numerical Input Is Used629
- Numerical Input Configuration Procedure630
- Properties of Numerical Input Dialog Box631
- How to Enter Values653
- Advanced Usage654
- Character Input655
- How the Character Input Is Used655
- Character Input Configuration Procedure656
- Properties of Character Input Dialog Box657
- How to Enter Text675
- Character Input Usage Examples677
- String Data Storage Method683
- Advanced Usage683
- Picture Display684
- How the Picture Display Is Used684
- Picture Display Configuration Procedure687
- Properties of Picture Display Dialog Box688
- Picture Display Usage Examples704
- Video Display709
- How the Video Display Is Used709
- Video Display Configuration Procedure711
- Properties of Video Display Dialog Box712
- File Screen720
- Message Display724
- How the Message Display Is Used724
- Message Display Configuration Procedure726
- Properties of Message Display Dialog Box727
- String Data Storage Method744
- Message Switching Display745
- How the Message Switching Display Is Used745
- Message Switching Display Configuration Procedure746
- Properties of Message Switching Display Dialog Box747
- Alarm List Display764
- How the Alarm List Display Is Used764
- Alarm List Display Configuration Procedure765
- Properties of Alarm List Display Dialog Box766
- Alarm Log Display781
- How the Alarm Log Display Is Used781
- Alarm Log Display Configuration Procedure782
- Properties of Alarm Log Display Dialog Box783
- Data Log Display799
- How the Data Log Display Is Used799
- Data Log Display Configuration Procedure800
- Properties of Data Log Display Dialog Box801
- Numerical Display813
- How the Numerical Display Is Used813
- Numerical Display Configuration Procedure814
- Properties of Numerical Display Dialog Box815
- Calendar833
- How the Calendar Is Used833
- Calendar Configuration Procedure834
- Properties of Calendar Dialog Box835
Chapter 11 Charts849
- Bar Chart849
- How the Bar Chart Is Used849
- Bar Chart Configuration Procedure850
- Properties of Bar Chart Dialog Box851
- Line Chart869
- How the Line Chart Is Used869
- Line Chart Configuration Procedure870
- Properties of Line Chart Dialog Box871
- Pie Chart901
- How the Pie Chart Is Used901
- Pie Chart Configuration Procedure902
- Properties of Pie Chart Dialog Box903
- Meter912
- How the Meter Is Used912
- Meter Configuration Procedure913
- Properties of Meter Dialog Box914
Chapter 12 Commands925
- Bit Write Command925
- How the Bit Write Command Is Used925
- Bit Write Command Configuration Procedure927
- Properties of Bit Write Command Dialog Box928
- Word Write Command933
- How the Word Write Command Is Used933
- Word Write Command Configuration Procedure935
- Properties of Word Write Command Dialog Box936
- Goto Screen Command942
- How the Goto Screen Command Is Used942
- Goto Screen Command Configuration Procedure943
- Properties of Goto Screen Command Dialog Box944
- Print Command949
- How the Print Command Is Used949
- Print Command Configuration Procedure950
- Properties of Print Command Dialog Box951
- Script Command956
- How the Script Command Is Used956
- Script Command Configuration Procedure957
- Properties of Script Command Dialog Box958
- Multi-Command962
- How the Multi-Command Is Used962
- Multi-Command Configuration Procedure963
- Properties of Multi-Command Dialog Box964
- Timer984
- How the Timer Is Used984
- Timer Configuration Procedure985
- Properties of Timer Dialog Box986
Chapter 13 Alarm Log Function991
- Overview991
- How the Alarm Log Function Is Used991
- Alarm States993
- Sampling Data994
- Data Configuration995
- Saving and Deleting Data997
- Using Data and Detected Alarms999
- Alarm Log Function Configuration Procedure1000
- Configuring the Device Addresses to Monitor and the Alarm Detection Condition1000
- Alarm Log Settings Dialog Box1003
- Using Data and Detected Alarms1021
- Displaying Saved Data with the Alarm Log Display1021
- Displaying Registered Messages with the Alarm List Display According to the Active Alarm1023
- Make a Sound of the Buzzer and Flash the Screen When an Alarm Has Occurred1026
- Saving the Data as a CSV File1028
Chapter 14 Data Log Function1031
- Overview1031
- How the Data Log Function Is Used1031
- Sampling Values of Device Addresses1033
- Data Configuration1035
- Saving and Deleting Data1036
- Using the Data1037
- Data Log Function Configuration Procedure1038
- Configuring the Data Log Function1038
- Data Log Settings Dialog Box1043
- Data Log Settings Dialog Box1045
- Individual Settings Dialog Box1045
- Using the Data1063
- Displaying the Data in the Line Chart1063
- Displaying Data on the Data Log Display1065
- Displaying Data as Numerical Values1066
- Saving the Data as a CSV File1075
Chapter 15 Operation Log Function1077
- Overview1077
- How the Operation Log Function Is Used1077
- Recorded Events1079
- Data Configuration1080
- Saving and Deleting Data1082
- Using the Data1083
- Operation Log Function Configuration Procedure1084
- Configuring the Events and the Condition for Recording1084
- Operation Log Settings Dialog Box1086
- Operation Log Settings Dialog Box1087
- Using the Data1097
- Saving the Data as a CSV File1097
- Overview1099
- What Is the Data Storage Area1099
- Data Storage Area1099
- Data Storage Area Configuration Procedure1101
- Data Storage Area Management Dialog Box1102
Chapter 17 Preventive Maintenance Function1103
- Overview1103
- How the Preventive Maintenance Function Is Used1103
- Counting the Operation Time and Operation Count1104
- Thresholds1105
- Preventive Maintenance Function Configuration Procedure1106
- Counting Operation Time and Operation Count1106
- Preventive Maintenance Settings Dialog Box1108
- Individual Settings Dialog Box1110
- Using the Data1113
- Displaying the Counted Operation Count on a Numerical Display1113
- Notifying with a Beep When the Counted Operation Time Reaches the Threshold1116
- Recipe Function1121
- Overview1121
- How the Recipe Function Is Used1121
- Data for Recipes1122
- Data Configuration1123
- Recipe Function Configuration Procedure1124
- Configuring Recipe Function Operations and Device Addresses1124
- Recipe Settings Dialog Box1128
- Recipe Settings Dialog Box1129
- Individual Settings Dialog Box1130
- Creating and Deleting Data for Recipes1134
- Editing Recipe Data1134
- Creating Recipe Files1137
- Editing Recipe Files1141
- Deleting Recipe Files1142
- Text Group1143
- Overview1143
- How to Create the Text Groups and Text Registrations1143
- Functions that Support Text Groups1144
- Text Groups and Text Configuration Procedure1145
- How to Create the Text Groups and Text Registrations1145
- Switching the Displayed Language by Value of Device Address1151
- Text Manager1153
Chapter 20 Script1157
- About the Script Function1157
- Overview of the Script Function1157
- Types and Trigger Conditions of the Script1158
- Data Type of the Script1159
- Script Error1160
- Editing and Management of the Script1161
- Script Registration Procedure1161
- Script Manager1163
- Script Editor1168
- Global Script1172
- Setting Procedures for Global Script1172
- Global Script Settings Dialog Box1174
- Global Script Dialog Box1175
- Script Definition Method1177
- Format List1177
- Script Coding Examples1188
- Control Statements1188
- Relational Operators1194
- Logical Operators1196
- Arithmetic Operators1197
- Bitwise Operators1198
- Bit Functions1200
- Word Functions1201
- Data Type Designations1216
- Important Notes1217
- Important Notes Regarding the While Definition1217
- Important Notes Regarding the Data Type Designations1217
- Regarding Communication Error1217
- Number of Device Addresses that Can be Used1218
- About the Priority of the Operator1218
- Sound Function1219
- Function and Settings1219
- Overview - How the Sound Function Is Used1219
- Supported Sound Files1219
- Sound Function Configuration Procedure1220
- Configuring Sound Files & Trigger Conditions1220
- Sound Settings Dialog Box1224
- Sound Settings Dialog Box1225
- Operation1228
- Multimedia Function1231
- Function and Settings1231
- How the Multimedia Function Is Used1231
- Supported Movie Files1232
- Multimedia Function Configuration Procedure1233
- Registering Movie Files1233
- Configuring the Event Recording Function1236
- Configuring the Video Input1241
- Multimedia Settings Dialog Box1242
- Checking the Status of the Function1246
- Restrictions1247
Chapter 23 User Accounts and the Security Function1249
- Overview1249
- User Accounts1249
- Protecting Data1251
- Protecting Displays and Operations1256
- Security Function Configuration Procedure1259
- Creating and Editing User Accounts1259
- Adding and Editing Security Groups1267
- Protecting the Display and Operation of Screens and Parts1273
- Security Dialog Box1285
- Password Input1295
- Entering the Password on the MICRO/I1295
- Entering the Password in Windo/I-NV41297
- Editing User Accounts on the MICRO/I1298
- Opening the User Account Setting Screen1298
- Editing a User Account1299
- User Account Setting Screen Configuration1308
- Online Function1309
- Communicating with the MICRO/I1309
- How the Online Function Is Used1309
- Connect MICRO/I to a Computer1312
- Change Communication Settings1313
- Downloading1320
- Downloading Project Data to the MICRO/I1320
- Download Dialog Box1322
- Downloading Files to an External Memory Device Inserted in the MICRO/I1326
- Downloading the System Software of Expansion Modules1328
- Uploading1329
- Upload Project Data from the MICRO/I1329
- Upload Dialog Box1331
- Uploading Files from an External Memory Device Inserted in the MICRO/I1332
- Clear1334
- Clear Data from the MICRO/I1334
- Deleting Data from an External Memory Device Inserted in the MICRO/I1335
- Formatting1336
- Formatting an External Memory Device Inserted in the MICRO/I1336
- System Information1337
- Displaying System Information1337
- Target Information Dialog Box1339
- Monitor Function1343
- Monitoring with Windo/I-NV41343
- How the Monitor Function in Windo/I-NV4 Is Used1343
- Debugging in Windo/I-NV41346
- Display the Value of Device Address in Popup1360
- Highlighting Objects While Satisfying Conditions1360
- Switching the Screen of the MICRO/I1361
- Open Current Screens1361
- Change Values of Device Addresses and Check the Operation of Project Data Offline1361
- Monitoring on the MICRO/I1362
- How the Monitoring Function Is Used1362
- Device Monitor1363
- Change Values of Device Addresses and Check the Operation of Project Data Offline1369
- Simulator Function1371
- Overview1371
- How the Simulator Function Is Used1371
- Using the Simulator1373
- Starting the Simulator1373
- Debugging in Simulator1374
- Saving the Displayed Screen as an Image1376
- Simulator1377
- Screen Monitor1380
- Custom Monitor1381
- Batch Monitor1383
- Script Debugger1385
- Restrictions1387
- Pass-Through Function1389
- Overview1389
- How the Pass-Through Function Is Used1389
- Supported External Devices1390
- How to Connect When Using the Pass-Through Function1391
- Use the Pass-Through Function1391
- Pass-Through Function Settings Procedure1392
- How to Enable the Pass-Through Function in Windo/I-NV41392
- How to Enable the Pass-Through Function in MICRO/I System Mode1393
- Important Notes1396
Chapter 28 Maintenance1397
- Web Server Function1397
- Web Server Function Overview1397
- System Composition1397
- Minimum System Requirements1398
- Settings and Connection Method1398
- System Web Page1401
- Custom Web Page1408
- FTP Server Function1412
- What Can be Done with the FTP Server Function1412
- System Composition1412
- Hierarchy of the FTP Server1413
- Supported Commands and Transfer Modes1413
- Verified FTP Client1413
- Settings and Connection Method1414
- FTP Client Function1416
- What Can be Done with the FTP Client Function1416
- System Composition1416
- Supported Commands and Transfer Modes1417
- Verified FTP Server1417
- FTP Client Function Configuration Procedure1417
- FTP Server Manager1423
- File Transfer Settings Dialog Box1427
- Mail Function1434
- What Can be Done with the E-Mail Function1434
- System Composition1434
- Supported Protocols and Authentication Methods1434
- Verified SMTP Servers1435
- E-Mail Sending Operation1435
- Operating E-Mail Function and Checking Sending Status1436
- Restrictions of each E-Mail1437
- E-Mail Function Configuration Procedure1438
- E-Mail Settings Dialog Box1448
- Social Media Function1460
- What Can be Done with the Social Media Function1460
- System Composition1460
- Social Media Message Sending Operation1461
- Operating Social Media Function and Checking Sending Status1462
- Restrictions of each Tweet1462
- Social Media Function Configuration Procedure1463
- Social Media Settings Dialog Box1466
- Data Transfer Function1473
- Project Transfer Function1473
- What Can be Done with the Project Transfer Function1473
- Project Transfer Procedures1474
- Converting Project for Transfer1475
- Using Key Buttons, Multi-Buttons, or Multi-Commands to Transfer Project Data1478
- Using File Manager on the MICRO/I to Transfer Project Data1479
- Precautions1487
- PLC Program Transfer Function1488
- Supported Plcs1488
- What Can be Done Using the PLC Program Transfer Function1489
- PLC Program Transfer Procedures1489
- Creating ZLD Project File1490
- Using Key Buttons, Multi-Buttons, or Multi-Commands to Transfer PLC Programs1491
- Using File Manager on the MICRO/I to Transfer PLC Programs1493
- Precautions1501
- File Copy Function1502
- What Can be Done with the File Copy Function1502
- File Copy Operating Procedures1503
- Using Key Buttons, Multi-Buttons, or Multi-Commands to Copy Files1504
- Using File Manager on the MICRO/I to Transfer Project Data1505
- Precautions1510
- Expansion Modules1511
- Overview1511
- Overview of Expansion Modules1511
- Applicable Expansion Modules1512
- The Expansion Module Operation1516
- Digital I/O Modules1522
- Using Digital I/O Modules1522
- Analog I/O Modules1523
- Using Analog I/O Modules1523
- Analog I/O Module Parameter Settings1524
- Device Allocation1535
- Cyclic Script1539
- Setting Procedures for Cyclic Script1539
- Module Configuration Dialog Box1540
- Overview1540
- Basic Operations for Module Configuration Dialog Box1541
Chapter 31 External Memory Devices1547
- External Memory Devices1547
- Supported External Memory Devices1547
- What Can be Done Using an External Memory Device1547
- Specifications of External Memory Devices1548
- File Structure1549
- Reading/Writing Data1550
- Setting the External Memory Device Folder1558
- Deleting Files on the External Memory Device1559
- Formatting the External Memory Device1560
- Precautions1564
- USB Autorun Function1565
- Overview of the USB Autorun Function1565
- USB Autorun Function Configuration Procedure1569
- Creating a USB Autorun Definition File1572
- USB Autorun Function Security1580
- USB Popup Screen Function1581
- Automatically Displaying a Popup Screen When a USB Flash Drive Is Inserted1581
Chapter 32 Printer1583
- Functions and Connections1583
- Functions Available with the Printer1583
- Connecting a Printer to MICRO/I1583
- Supported Printers1583
- Setting and Monitoring the Printer1584
- Setting the Printer1584
- Monitoring the Printer1584
Chapter 33 Internal Devices1585
- Bit Devices1587
- HMI Device Addresses1591
- Word Devices1591
- Control Device Addresses1600
- MICRO/I Setup1601
- Maintenance Screen1601
- Maintenance Screen Overview1601
- Displaying the Maintenance Screen1601
- Adjusting Screen Brightness1602
- System Mode Overview1603
- System Mode Screens1603
- Names and Layout of Setup Menus1605
- Settings1607
- Initial Setting (Initial Setting)1607
- Clock Setting1611
- Offline (Offline)1611
- Run1611
- System Information (System Info.)1612
- File Manager1613
- Ext.mem.device1613
- Top Page1613
- Self Diagnosis (Self Diag.)1613
- Specifications1618
- Dimensions1620
- Installation1621
- Wiring1624
- Type no1628
- Part Names1629
- External Interfaces1631
- Specifications1633
- Dimensions1635
- Installation1640
- Wiring1643
- USB Cable Lock Pin Attachment1644
- Maintenance and Inspection1645
- Hg4G/3G, Hg2G-5F1649
- Packing Content1649
- Type no1649
- Part Names1650
- External Interfaces1652
- Specifications1654
- Dimensions1656
- Installation1660
- Wiring1662
- USB Cable Lock Pin Attachment1663
- Maintenance and Inspection1664
- Hg2G-5T, Hg1G1668
- Packing Content1668
- Type no1668
- Part Names1669
- External Interfaces1671
- Specifications1672
- Dimensions1675
- Installation1677
- Wiring1678
- USB Cable Lock Pin Attachment1679
- Maintenance and Inspection1680

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