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Readme SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced V1.0 SP1
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General information
Content
This Readme file contains information about SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced as of V1.0 that was not yet available at the
time of release. This information should be considered more up-to-date than the product documentation and, where
necessary, replaces corresponding information in the product documentation and installation instructions.
System requirements
Supported operating systems (64-bit versions):
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1
Windows 7 Enterprise SP1
Windows 7 Professional SP1
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1
Windows Server 2012 R2 StdE (full installation)
Windows 10 Home Version 1607 (OS Build 14393)
Windows 10 Pro Version 1607 (OS Build 14393)
Windows 10 Enterprise Version 1607 (OS Build 14393) (for PG/PC)
Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (OS Build 14393)
Windows Server 2016 Standard (full installation)
Supported virtualization platforms:
VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXI) 6.0
VMware Workstation 12 Pro
VMware Workstation 12.5
VMware Workstation Player 12
VMware Workstation Player 12.5
Fail-safe CPUs
Error downloading program changes
The error message "Corrupt" appears when downloading program changes to an F-CPU. The F-CPU remains in STOP
mode when the "Start all" option check box is selected.
Remedy
Deactivate the "Start all" option check box in the "Load results" dialog.
Once the download is complete, set the CPU to RUN mode manually using the RUN button.
OPC UA server
The following constellation can crash the virtual controller:
An OPC UA server is configured.
An OPC UA client is connected to the server.
The command "Compile > Software (rebuild all)" is selected in the TIA Portal followed by a download to the virtual
controller.
Remedy
Delete the directory of the Virtual memory card. Start the virtual controller and perform the download again.
Addition to section 7 User interfaces (API): Additional error codes and exceptions
7.2.1.1 InitializeApi(), 7.2.1.2 RuntimeApiEntry_Initialize
InitializeApi(), RuntimeApiEntry_Initialize Native C++
Addition to section 7.6.5.3 I/O access via tag name - Reading and section 7.6.5.4 I/O access via tag name - Writing
If the expected type does not match the saved type and the PLC tag is an element of a data block, the error code
SREC_DOES_NOT_EXIST is returned instead of SREC_TYPE_MISMATCH .
A message at the start of the instances shows the remaining number of days.
Note
Remote access
With remote access, the message must be confirmed on the computer on which the instance was started.
Timeout alarm
If you do not confirm the message for the license in a certain amount of time, the instance is not started and the following
message appears:
Remedy
Start the instance again and confirm the message for the license.
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