Connect MetaFacture 's own PLC simulator ( MetaFacture xx Win V3 xx ) to debug the project code logic without connecting to the PLC
Software and hardware resources
- Hardware: 64-bit Windows computer
- Software: MetaFacture
Section 1: Operational steps
1. Create a new standard project , select [ MetaFacture Control Win V3 x64] in [Device] , and select MetaFacture Control Win V3 for 32-bit operating system.
If it is a saved project, you can right-click [Device] and select [Update Device]. In the pop-up dialog box, select [ MetaFacture Control Win V3 x64], click the [Update Device] button, and after the update is complete, click [Close].
2. Double-click to open the [Device] page, click [Scan Network] to scan to the computer, select the computer, and click [OK].
3. In the pop-up dialog box, select [Yes]
4.The first connection requires adding a device user and setting a username and password
5.You need to log in twice for the first login , enter the username and password you just set, and click [OK]
6.If the status turns green, it means the connection is successful and you can write code and run debugging .
Section 2: How to solve the problem of not being able to scan the device
If the device is not found during the scan in step 2, the MetaFacture Control Win service may be stopped. Search services.msi in the computer's Start menu to open the Windows System Services window and check if the MetaFacture Control Win service is running. If it is not running, right-click to start the service. After the service is started, return to MetaFacture and scan again.