1 Simplifier Manager¶
This part of the manual introduces the user to the basics of programming and debugging Simplifier systems with the help of Simplifier Manager.
1.1 Notice
Simplifier Manager is a tool to help the developer develop safety applications. While Simplifier Manager can and does detect some common logic errors and other systematic errors, it does not guarantee that all errors are detected. All Simplifier systems and their programs must be thoroughly tested and verified against the function specification before being used in any safety application.
1.2 Minimum requirements¶
- 64-bit version of Windows 10 or 11
- Dual core CPU
- 4 GB RAM
1.3 32-bit¶
32-bit Windows is currently not supported.
1.4 Installation¶
Simplifier Manager is available for download at https://www.sspnorth.com/downloads/. To install, run Installer.exe.
1.5 Updating¶
Simplifier Manager checks for updates every time it is started, and updates automatically.
Contents¶
| Section | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1.6 User Interface Layout | The main windows, menus, toolbar and panels |
| 1.7 Programming | Creating projects, nodes, pages, blocks and connections |
| 1.8 Simulating Logic | Testing logic before download |
| 1.9 Compiling | Compiling a project and reading the error list |
| 1.10 Downloading Programs | Downloading configurations to Safety Simplifier systems |
| 1.11 Online Mode | Live monitoring of a running system |
| 1.12 Generating Project Reports | Producing documentation for a project |
| 1.13 Passwords | Protecting projects with passwords |
| 1.14 Radio / CAN Communication | Designing systems with radio or CAN |
| 1.15 Input Functions | Input function blocks and their settings |
| 1.16 Output Functions | Output function blocks and their settings |
| 1.17 Fatal Errors | Diagnosing fatal errors |
| 1.18 Software Gateway | Exchanging status information with other PLCs |
Additional documentation¶
| Section | Topic |
|---|---|
| 2 Function Block Reference | Every function block, its inputs, outputs and settings |
| 3 SimpleCAN | Safety communication between Simplifier networks and the Simplifier Gateway |
| 4 Avoiding Memory Group Loops | Design guide for laying out global memories across nodes |