3 project examples – VEGA PACTware-DTM Collection 01_2014 User Manual

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5 Operation

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Fig. 3: Project assistant

Even when instruments that are to be parameterised are not yet

available or connected, the project can be created manually (offline

operation). All DTMs installed on the PC are displayed in the device

catalogue. The DTMs usually have the same names as the instru-

ments that can be adjusted with them. For a better overview, the de-

vice catalogue is divided into different subgroups. On the upper level,

the manufacturers of the respective DTMs appear first. Below, the

DTMs are divided into different function categories such as "Driver",

"Gateway" and "Device".
To create a project in the project window, paste in the DTMs from the

instrument catalogue - one DTM for each actually used instrument.

The entry HOST-PC is the starting point for pasting in the DTMs. The

requested DTM can be brought over from the instrument catalogue to

the project window with a double click or Drag and Drop. In the project

window you can change the names of the selected instruments for

better differentiation. If the project window or the instrument catalogue

are not visible, they can be activated in the menu bar under " View ".

5.3 Project examples

Project creation for a VEGA sensor

The following example shows a typical project containing a sensor

connected e.g. to a PLC. We recommend using the "VEGA project

assistant" as this considerably facilitates project creation and helps

avoid errors. All necessary components are found automatically and

integrated in the project.
In case the planning is nevertheless carried out manually, e.g. when

creating an offline project, the following DTMs must be added to the

project tree:
1. Select in the device catalogue first of all the "VEGACONNECT

4" DTM from the category "Driver" and transfer it, for example by

double clicking, to the project window.

Create a project manually

Connection of sensor via

VEGACONNECT

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