Technical information

Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software

of a program. As the digital signals selected change state or a selected analog* signal

changes value, these signals will be displayed in the Status Window.

This view presents programmers with the current state of the selected signals.

Digital, serial, and analog signals can be selected anytime for monitoring in this

window.

When debugging a large program, it is sometimes useful to have multiple sets of

signals for observation. The bookmark (Status Window | Bookmarks) feature

allows the storage and recall of these lists rapidly.

Incoming Data

Unlike the other two subwindows that comprise the Test Manager, the Incoming

Data window displays data coming in through the serial or Ethernet port that is

unrelated to signal monitoring. This data would include error or alert messages

transmitted by the system or show SIMPL+ print statements.

Testing a Program

Testing a program requires that a PC be connected to:

1. The serial port on the control system. A typical DB9 (9-pin) “straight

through” serial cable is required.

2. The Ethernet port on the control system.

Connecting to Control System

SIMPL Procedures Before Testing

Compile and Transfer

Compile Button

Before testing a program, compile and transfer the program to the control system by

selecting the compile button on the SIMPL Windows button bar. When the compiler

asks to transfer the program, click Yes.

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