# CC24 Simulator

The CC24 device is used to establish a connection to a simulation I/O card of a Cognex Vision Controller or a standalone PC I/O card.

To add a CC24 simulator device, right-click Cognex Communication Cards, then select Add > 'CC24 Simulator' Device.

Tip: This Device option is helpful when the communication card cannot be connected to during development.

Control | Description
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Name | Specifies the name of the device.
Simulator Type | Specifies the type of I/O card to simulate, a PC I/O card or a Vision Controller I/O card.