Introduction
You can use the TIA Portal to run and test the hardware and software of the project in a simulated environment. The simulation is performed directly on the programming device or PC. No additional hardware is required.
The simulation software provides a graphical user interface for monitoring and changing the configuration. It differs according to the currently selected device.
Integration in the TIA Portal
The simulation software is fully integrated in the TIA Portal but is only supported by certain devices. Therefore, the button for calling the simulation software is only active if the selected device supports simulation.
The simulation software for some devices requires its own virtual interface to communicate with the simulated devices. The virtual interface can be found in the project tree under the "Online access" entry next to the physical interfaces of the programming device/PC.
Once you have opened the software, additional help on the simulation software is available via a separate link.
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