Source Context
This document provides the official steps for configuring the AC800M controller using an example called MyDoors
project.
Extracted Points
- There are two level of simulation, Test Mode and Hardware Simulation.
- In Test Mode, you can change boolean of
Variables
without having to communicate with I/O modules. - In Hardware Simulation, you can change boolean of
Variables
usingI/O Channels
. - For
I/O Channels
to work, you need to connect Hardware Library, calledS800IoModulebusHwLib
, before insert I/O modules inModuleBus
, which located within CPU tree. - Inside the I/O Module is where you can assign
Signal
. Variables
in declaration pane, communicate withI/O Channels
throughSignal
, also in declaration pane.- In the last section, it shows how to view live data in Plant Explorer by setting up OPC Server, configure
OPC Data Source Definition
aspect, and subscribe live data from controller.
Quote
"If you run with a SoftController then type in your computer IP address (in
System Identify
) and finish with colon and the digit 2. Example: 10.46.35.117:2"
"...OPC Server to communicate between the controller and the Operator's Workplace."
Application Note
- The IP address of the Controller (which you modified in
System Identify
), and the first Ethernet port (1 Ethernet
) must be the same. - Start the
SoftController
and view its log to check the IP address or cmd ipconfig. - When declare
Variables
;- retain means the variable will keep its value at warm restart.
- hidden means the variable is not visible as an OPC variable.
- Reserve the controller if adjustment needed to be done. After done, Release Reserve.
Reliability Grade
✅ Tested on 2025-07-09.
Personal Summary
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