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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