Dox Mini PLC Software: A Complete Guide to Downloading and Using It
# How to Download and Install Dox Mini PLC Software
Dox Mini PLC Software is a software package that allows you to program and debug Messung Nexgen 4000, a compact and modular PLC system that offers high performance and flexibility for various industrial applications. In this article, we will show you how to download and install Dox Mini PLC Software on your Windows PC.
## Downloading Dox Mini PLC Software
To download Dox Mini PLC Software, you need to visit the official website of ABB Control Systems, the company that provides the software. You can find the link to the website in the references section at the end of this article.
On the website, you need to navigate to the Products section and select Programming software - DOX 10 from the list of products. This will take you to the product page, where you can find more information about the software features and specifications.
To download the software, you need to click on the Download button at the bottom of the page. This will open a new window, where you need to enter your name, email address, company name and country. After filling in the required fields, you need to click on Submit to proceed.
You will then receive an email with a link to download the software. You need to click on the link and follow the instructions to download the software file to your PC. The file size is about 200 MB and it may take some time depending on your internet speed.
## Installing Dox Mini PLC Software
After downloading the software file, you need to locate it on your PC and double-click on it to start the installation process. You will see a welcome screen, where you need to click on Next to continue.
You will then see a license agreement screen, where you need to read and accept the terms and conditions by clicking on I Agree. You will then see a destination folder screen, where you can choose where to install the software on your PC. You can either keep the default location or browse for a different one by clicking on Browse. After selecting the destination folder, you need to click on Next.
You will then see a start menu folder screen, where you can choose whether to create a shortcut for the software in your start menu or not. You can either keep the default option or uncheck it by clicking on Don't create a Start Menu folder. After making your choice, you need to click on Next.
You will then see a ready to install screen, where you can review your installation settings and make any changes if needed by clicking on Back. If everything is correct, you need to click on Install to begin the installation process.
The installation process may take some time depending on your PC speed and configuration. You will see a progress bar showing the status of the installation. When the installation is complete, you will see a finish screen, where you need to click on Finish to exit the installer.
You have successfully installed Dox Mini PLC Software on your PC. You can now launch it from your start menu or desktop shortcut and start programming and debugging your Messung Nexgen 4000 PLC system.
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# How to Use Dox Mini PLC Software
Dox Mini PLC Software is a powerful and user-friendly software tool that allows you to program and debug your Messung Nexgen 4000 PLC system using different programming methods, such as SFC (Grafcet), function block, ladder diagram, instruction list and structured text. In this section, we will show you how to use Dox Mini PLC Software to create and test a simple PLC program.
## Creating a New Project
To create a new project in Dox Mini PLC Software, you need to launch the software from your start menu or desktop shortcut and click on File > New Project. You will see a new project dialog box, where you need to enter a name for your project and select a location to save it on your PC. You also need to select the type of PLC system you are using from the drop-down menu. In this example, we will use Messung Nexgen 4000. After entering the required information, you need to click on OK to create your project.
You will then see a project explorer window, where you can see the structure of your project and add or delete files and folders as needed. You can also see a toolbar with various icons that allow you to perform different actions, such as creating a new file, opening an existing file, saving your project, compiling your project, downloading your project to the PLC system, connecting or disconnecting from the PLC system, starting or stopping the PLC system, monitoring or modifying the PLC variables, and so on.
## Creating a New File
To create a new file in your project, you need to right-click on the Files folder in the project explorer window and select New > File. You will see a new file dialog box, where you need to enter a name for your file and select the programming method you want to use from the drop-down menu. In this example, we will use ladder diagram. After entering the required information, you need to click on OK to create your file.
You will then see a ladder diagram editor window, where you can see a grid with rows and columns that represent the contacts and coils of your ladder logic. You can also see a toolbox with various symbols that represent different types of elements, such as normally open contact, normally closed contact, output coil, set coil, reset coil, timer, counter, comparator, arithmetic operator, function block call, and so on. You can drag and drop these symbols from the toolbox to the grid to create your ladder logic.
## Creating a Simple Ladder Logic
To create a simple ladder logic in your file, you need to drag and drop a normally open contact symbol from the toolbox to the first column of the first row in the grid. You need to double-click on the symbol to open its properties dialog box, where you need to enter a name for the contact and select an input variable from the drop-down menu. In this example, we will name the contact Start and select I0.0 as the input variable. This means that the contact will be closed when the input I0.0 is true. After entering the required information, you need to click on OK to close the dialog box.
You then need to drag and drop an output coil symbol from the toolbox to the last column of the first row in the grid. You need to double-click on the symbol to open its properties dialog box, where you need to enter a name for the coil and select an output variable from the drop-down menu. In this example, we will name the coil Motor and select Q0.0 as the output variable. This means that the coil will be energized when there is a path of current from left to right in its row. After entering the required information, you need to click on OK to close the dialog box.
You have now created a simple ladder logic that will turn on the output Q0.0 (Motor) when the input I0.0 (Start) is true. You can save your file by clicking on File > Save or by pressing Ctrl+S on your keyboard.
## Testing the Ladder Logic Using Simulation Mode
To test the ladder logic you have created using simulation mode, you need to click on the Simulation icon in the toolbar or press F9 on your keyboard. This will open a simulation window, where you can see the status of your input and output variables and change them as needed. You can also see the status of your ladder logic and the values of your timers, counters, and other elements.
To change the value of an input variable, you need to right-click on it and select Toggle from the menu. This will switch its value from true to false or vice versa. You can also enter a specific value by selecting Edit from the menu and typing the value in the dialog box.
To see the effect of changing the input variable on the output variable and the ladder logic, you need to click on the Run icon in the toolbar or press F5 on your keyboard. This will start the simulation and update the status of your output variable and ladder logic according to your input variable.
In this example, if you toggle the input I0.0 (Start) from false to true, you will see that the output Q0.0 (Motor) becomes true and the contact Start and the coil Motor become highlighted in green. This means that they are closed and energized respectively. If you toggle the input I0.0 (Start) from true to false, you will see that the output Q0.0 (Motor) becomes false and the contact Start and the coil Motor become highlighted in red. This means that they are open and de-energized respectively.
You can stop the simulation by clicking on the Stop icon in the toolbar or pressing F6 on your keyboard. You can close the simulation window by clicking on File > Close or by pressing Ctrl+W on your keyboard.
## Downloading the Ladder Logic to the PLC System
To download the ladder logic you have created to the PLC system, you need to connect your PC to the PLC system using a USB cable or a network cable. You also need to make sure that your PLC system is powered on and in stop mode.
To connect your PC to the PLC system, you need to click on the Connect icon in the toolbar or press F2 on your keyboard. This will open a connection dialog box, where you need to select the communication port and protocol from the drop-down menus. In this example, we will use USB as the communication port and Modbus as the protocol. After selecting the required options, you need to click on OK to establish the connection.
You will then see a message saying that you are connected to the PLC system and showing its name and address. You will also see a green indicator next to the Connect icon in the toolbar.
To download your ladder logic to the PLC system, you need to click on the Download icon in the toolbar or press F3 on your keyboard. This will open a download dialog box, where you need to select whether to download all files or only changed files from your project. In this example, we will select All files. After making your selection, you need to click on OK to start the download process.
The download process may take some time depending on the size of your project and communication speed. You will see a progress bar showing the status of the download process. When the download is complete, you will see a message saying that it was successful.
You have now downloaded your ladder logic to the PLC system. You can disconnect your PC from
the PLC system by clicking on Disconnect icon in toolbar or pressing F4 on keyboard.
# Conclusion
In this article, we have shown you how to download and install Dox Mini PLC Software, a software package that allows you to program and debug Messung Nexgen 4000 PLC system using different programming methods. We have also shown you how to use Dox Mini PLC Software to create and test a simple ladder logic and how to download it to the PLC system. We hope that this article has been helpful and informative for you. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for reading. b99f773239
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