C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel Simulate Project

We will now look at the C-More simulate project mode on the C-More EA9 Software. The C-More HMI Panel programming software has a simulation mode. This simulator will allow you to test your project before transferring it to a panel. Testing your application is a vital step in HMI program development. This feature of the software will save you time and money especially if your hardware is not available. The simulator will display two windows. There is a graphical display of your HMI panel and a simulation control window. The control window will allow you to control variables in the project similar to a PLC. We will be looking at our program developed last time (Common Screen Menu) and use the simulator to mimic how the PLC and HMI Panel will communicate in the field. This will help to detect any problems before we transfer to our panel. Let’s get started. More information can be obtained on our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video. https://accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-simulate-project Previously we have discussed the following in our C-More HMI Panel: System Hardware https://accautomation.ca/c-more-micro-hmi-system-hardware Unboxing and Review Video https://youtu.be/_uCcALMqYlM Powering the Unit https://youtu.be/BIGrOvxlDTI Installing the Software https://accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-installing-the-software https://youtu.be/6EnyUbEp4As System Setup Screens https://accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-system-setup-screens https://youtu.be/tL6Ygr1BuDY First Program https://accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-first-program Establishing Communication and Updating Firmware Video https://youtu.be/WTHw1p-iJFE First Program Video https://youtu.be/5c8ZsdK5dak Panel to PLC and PLC to Panel Settings https://accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-to-plc-and-plc-to-panel-settings/ https://youtu.be/b_KsLBDrtOU Common Screen Menu https://accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-common-screen-menu https://youtu.be/OGtA9RR-dc4 There are several reasons that we are using the EA9-T10CL C-More HMI Panel. Here are a few: • Touch screen display (LCD) 280 NITS display brightness • 10.4” diagonal colour TFT (Thin Film Transistor) • Analog resistive (1024 X 1024) touch screen allowing unlimited touch areas • EA9-PGMSW programming software • 800 x 600-pixel display • 64K colours • 50,000-hour average backlight half-life • USB port B (program/download) and USB port A (USB device options) • Ethernet 10/100 Base-T port (program/download & PLC communication • Remote Internet Access • Serial PLC interface (RS-232/422/485) • One built-in SD memory card slot • 12–24 VDC powered (18W), 110VAC power adapter (optional) • Audio Line Out, stereo - requires amplifier and speaker(s) • 26MB project memory • Data logging • 0 to 50°C [32 to 122°F] operating temperature range • NEMA 4/4X, IP65 compliant when mounted correctly, indoor use only • Slim design saves panel space • UL, cUL & CE agency approvals • 2-year warranty from date of purchase https://www.accautomation.ca