Absim
Absim is a highly configurable TCP/IP server simulator. It was written to simulate a variety of Modbus devices for which we had
to develop drivers but was written in such a way as to be useful for any client TCP/IP comms.
Absim is written in C++/MFC, should run on Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista and is currently provided free of charge. If you
find Absim useful and especially if you manage to configure up a new comms protocol, we'd be pleased to hear about it.
Download
Latest version: v1.0r15
No installer as yet. The zip file contains the Absim executable and data files.
Just unzip to a new folder and run absim.exe.
Configuration
Configuration files are included for a subset of Modbus TCP
and Serial Modbus (For use with RS232/Ethernet converters/
Terminal Servers) There are example files for a couple of Daniel
Chomatograph controllers, the 2350 and the model 700. There's also a PLC
file which was used to simulate a Direct Logic (Koyo) PLC.
The configuration files are written in an XML like syntax. Any file with an .xml
type in the absim folder will be available for use as simulation (apart from
absim.xml which is used to hold local settings for absim itself). Configuration
files can reference other files using the 'include' directive, allowing message
libraries to be built up.
Standard Software Disclaimer
While Abbeytek Ltd. make every effort to deliver high quality products, we do
not guarantee that our products are free from defects. Our software is
provided “as is," and you use the software at your own risk.
We make no warranties as to performance, merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranties whether expressed or
implied. No oral or written communication from or information provided by
Abbeytek Ltd. shall create a warranty.
Under no circumstances shall Abbeytek Ltd. be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use, misuse,
or inability to use this software, even if Abbeytek Ltd. has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
Future Plans
More devices being added.
Ascii text support.
Some sort of configuration file editor - at the moment, this is done with a text
editor.
Features
Traffic window (left) shows TX and RX with
configurable message colour coding.
Selecting message in traffic window gives field by
field breakdown in analysis window. (top right)
Selecting message in traffic window highlights
relevant datarange in data window. (bottom right)
Analysis window allows tryout matching of
selected message against all configured
message types in dropdown list.
Data window shows realtime data and allows
user data input.
High customisation of message contents.
Copes with most common data types and byte
orderings.
Comms fail emulation.
info@abbeytek.com
Absim
Absim is a highly configurable TCP/IP server simulator. It was written to simulate a variety of Modbus devices for which we had
to develop drivers but was written in such a way as to be useful for any client TCP/IP comms.
Absim is written in C++/MFC, should run on Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista and is currently provided free of charge. If you
find Absim useful and especially if you manage to configure up a new comms protocol, we'd be pleased to hear about it.
Download
Latest version: v1.0r15
No installer as yet. The zip file contains the Absim executable and data files.
Just unzip to a new folder and run absim.exe.
Configuration
Configuration files are included for a subset of Modbus TCP
and Serial Modbus (For use with RS232/Ethernet converters/
Terminal Servers) There are example files for a couple of Daniel
Chomatograph controllers, the 2350 and the model 700. There's also a PLC
file which was used to simulate a Direct Logic (Koyo) PLC.
The configuration files are written in an XML like syntax. Any file with an .xml
type in the absim folder will be available for use as simulation (apart from
absim.xml which is used to hold local settings for absim itself). Configuration
files can reference other files using the 'include' directive, allowing message
libraries to be built up.
Standard Software Disclaimer
While Abbeytek Ltd. make every effort to deliver high quality products, we do
not guarantee that our products are free from defects. Our software is
provided “as is," and you use the software at your own risk.
We make no warranties as to performance, merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranties whether expressed or
implied. No oral or written communication from or information provided by
Abbeytek Ltd. shall create a warranty.
Under no circumstances shall Abbeytek Ltd. be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use, misuse,
or inability to use this software, even if Abbeytek Ltd. has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
Future Plans
More devices being added.
Ascii text support.
Some sort of configuration file editor - at the moment, this is done with a text
editor.
Features
Traffic window (left) shows TX and RX with
configurable message colour coding.
Selecting message in traffic window gives field by
field breakdown in analysis window. (top right)
Selecting message in traffic window highlights
relevant datarange in data window. (bottom right)
Analysis window allows tryout matching of
selected message against all configured
message types in dropdown list.
Data window shows realtime data and allows
user data input.
High customisation of message contents.
Copes with most common data types and byte
orderings.
Comms fail emulation.
info@abbeytek.com
