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Connect MS Hologram AR with EasyPLC

Machines Simulator Hologram AR uses EasyPLC to run and manage the machine logic behind each simulation.

This guide explains how to start a scene using EasyPLC v5 and the Virtual PLC CPU.

Before you start​

Make sure that:

  • EasyPLC v5 is installed
  • Machines Simulator Hologram AR is installed and licensed
  • the Tilt Five system is already configured

Start the simulation with EasyPLC​

  1. Launch EasyPLC v5.
  2. Open the required logic project. For example: MachinesSimulator3_EasyTransferLine.plc.
  3. Click Compile & Send Project in the toolbar.
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  1. When the Virtual PLC CPU window asks whether you want to execute it, click Yes.
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  1. In the Windows system tray, right-click the Virtual PLC CPU icon and select Set PLC in Run Mode.
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  1. Launch Machines Simulator Hologram AR.
  2. Open the target scene. For example: 01 Easy Transfer Line.
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  1. Wait until the scene detects that the Virtual PLC CPU is running.
    When the connection is active, the status indicator in the console turns green.
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  1. Press the machine Start button in the scene to begin the simulation.

Once the simulation starts, you can monitor the program execution from the EasyPLC Editor.

Using third-party PLC software​

Machines Simulator Hologram AR can also be used together with third-party environments through EasyPLC, including:

  • Siemens TIA Portal
  • Rockwell
  • CODESYS
  • Schneider
  • Modbus
  • OPC DA / OPC UA

In these cases, EasyPLC acts as the interface layer between the external system and Machines Simulator Hologram AR.