This launches a virtual screen that mimics the HMI hardware. You can interact with buttons and see variable values change (if simulated) or read from a connected PLC. Downloading to HMI Ensure your PC is connected to the HMI via Ethernet or USB. Select under the project menu.
Pick the exact HMI model number before starting graphics design.
: The standard windows displaying process loops, control buttons, and data tables.
Remote monitoring and control via a standard web browser.
Floating-point numbers (Temperature, Pressure scales). String: Textual data (Recipe names, Operator IDs). Creating Variables Manually In the Project Navigator, expand Variables . Double-click Variable List . Right-click inside the blank sheet and select New Variable .
: If your HMI is networked, you can configure the IP address directly within the software. 5. Simulation and Downloading Don't wait for the hardware to test your work. Simulation Mode
Choose the driver that matches your PLC, such as Modbus TCP/IP , Siemens S7 , or Schneider Electric drivers (Unitelway, Ethway) .