hewking103

hi all

Does PLCSIM advanced work only with S71500 PLCs?

Yes. 

SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced V5.0 - Supported CPUs

Hi,
It' s also shown in the manual above.

regards

sancruz

Hi,

the "change device" functio in hw cofig is only possible within the same cpu family.

So if you would like to go this path, you need to create a new plc inside the project (or another project) and copy/paste/library the software to the other cpu.
But then you need the necessary inputs/outputs used in original software configured in new hardware as well.
Furthermore you can run into troubles if know-how protected blocks from librarys are used, because kh-protected blocks from an s7-1200 must be compiled on the s7-1500 again, which is only possible if you have the passwort for these blocks.

In my opinion, it is more useful to use PLCSIM (standard version) for simulation, even whith its limitations.

regards

sancruz

hewking103

thanks for quick reply.

As we all know testing is the king - which includes simulation!

Would it be practical to replace S71200 for S71500 if its not too much hassle and be able to test with PLCsim advanced? Does replacing PLC in the hardware config not wipe all PLC block and other config? If yes i assume separate dedicated project will have to be created?

Regards

Which process are you aiming to simulate that requires the use of PLCSIM Advanced? 

There are differences between the S7-1200 and S7-1500 in some PLC functionalities. It would be futile if you are simulating such functionality as an S7-1500 when you would be using an S7-1200. Best if you clue us in on what you aim to do.