WinCC Unified PC going to Extend download instead of simulation

Hello,

I have recently installed TIA V16 with WinCC Unified on my host machine where previously I was using a virtual machine. Now I am unable to simulate the runtime where every time I try to load the simulation it brings the Extend download window up. Is there a setting I forgot to set?

Thanks,

masmith1553

Hi,

I've experienced same issue. Initially, I have installed the software on the host machine but I could never get the simulation working (was getting same Extended Download window popping all the time), tried to change all possible settings, PG/PE interface, certifications etc.

Then I installed it on the virtual machine and it all ran smoothly with no problems so I stopped investigating what was the actual cause of that behaving.

Just curious if anyone knows why is this happening though...

Do you know what went wrong? I have the same issue.

masmith1553

It seems there was something wrong with my install :(. I will update once I have figured out the issue.

 Hello, I have the same issue. How did you resolve this? Thankyou.

Hello, when I click the "Start Simulation" the "Extended download to device" window opens. Using other IP, set at 127.0.0.1, I continually have the error message "Failed to establish a connection to the device with address 127.0.0.1."

Are there any other suggestions as to what the issue could be?

Project contains a CPU1517TF-3 PN/DP, and MTP1500 Unified Comfort. TIA Portal V18.

Thanks.

Hi Stefan,

I believe I have the correct software installed for simulation. This is my first Siemens project - I have been learning the roles which the different software play within the Siemens world. Attached is a snippet of all the software installed on my device.

Thanks.