Mas01
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Siemens S7/TIA v18: "Remote" updates/bug fixes to PLC code & HMI screens.....
Hi,
The PLC application I'm working on will soon be delivered to the customer.
This will mean the physical PLC and associated hardware (HMI, all the IO hardware, sensors, etc) will also go to the customer site.
The customer has asked me "If we find some bugs, will you be able to investigate and do fixes from your office? Then travel here with a new version and install it for us?"
Due to my lack of knowledge, my initial response was "Errr, I'm not sure - because I'll no longer have the PLC, HMI or any other hardware. All I will have will be the TIA software and code. I'll look into it for you.."
I guess my question is: Is there a "simulation mode" in TIA that will allow me to simulate the PLC, IO interfaces, and the HMI screens to do some "offline/remote" investigation into bug-fixing?
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
The PLC application I'm working on will soon be delivered to the customer.
This will mean the physical PLC and associated hardware (HMI, all the IO hardware, sensors, etc) will also go to the customer site.
The customer has asked me "If we find some bugs, will you be able to investigate and do fixes from your office? Then travel here with a new version and install it for us?"
Due to my lack of knowledge, my initial response was "Errr, I'm not sure - because I'll no longer have the PLC, HMI or any other hardware. All I will have will be the TIA software and code. I'll look into it for you.."
I guess my question is: Is there a "simulation mode" in TIA that will allow me to simulate the PLC, IO interfaces, and the HMI screens to do some "offline/remote" investigation into bug-fixing?
Thanks in advance.
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