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P R O T E U S
FOR BEGINNERS

INTRODUCTION AND
INSTALLATION
CREATING A
WHAT IS PROTEUS? INSTALLATION USER INTERFACE
PROJECT
 WHAT IS PROTEUS? Proteus Design Suite is a
simulation software created by
Labcenter Electronics. The earliest
version of this software started in
1988, as PC-B that runs on MS-DOS,
made by John Jameson. Its primary
function is to create schematic
diagrams, simulate circuit diagrams
and PCB.

In the Proteus package, several functions were included, such as

Mixed-mode SPICE circuit simulation, animated components, and
microprocessor models, allowing for co-simulation of whole
microcontroller-based systems. Any software operating on a
microcontroller, and any analog or digital devices attached to it, can
be simulated in Proteus. It also emulates Input/Output ports,
interrupts, timers, USARTs, and all other peripherals present on each
supported processor.

PROTEUS
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To download Proteus Software and for it to run smoothly, the
system must meet these specifications:
• 2 GHz or better processor
• 3 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
• Windows 7 to latest OS Version
• Graphics Card that can support OpenGL v. 2.0 or higher
• 1 GB of Disk Space (Minimum)
INSTALLATION PROCESS
We can download Proteus from the official webpage of Labcenter
Electronics, but it is only in Demo Version, which has limited
capabilities. Some websites also offer a free downloadable full version
of this app, but beware of malicious sites that may harm your system.

STEP 1

Download the
full version software
from trusted sites.
After downloading
the software, open
the file location of
the software.
 STEP 2

Double-click the downloaded file and then click “Allow Changes to the
System.” After that, choose the file folder you want the downloaded
file to be installed, and then click the Next button. Another prompt
will pop out and it will ask which folder would you like to set-up the
program’s shortcut. Click the Next button again.

STEP 3

The installation
process shall begin
and wait until it's
finished.
 STEP 4

A prompt will pop out,

indicating that the
installation was successful.
Click the Finish box, and a
shortcut will show on the
folder you have chosen.

SETTING UP THE LIBRARY

If we simulate a circuit in Proteus like schematic diagrams, we

need to set up the library. The library contains compilations of primary
electronic parts and devices such as resistors, capacitors, motors,
relays, microcontrollers, transistors, inductors, etc. The software
package that we have downloaded contains a default library. This
library includes the primary parts and microcontrollers. We can also
download additional libraries for other components not included in
the package.
 The common problem is, most users cannot access the
library after installation, prompting No Libraries Found! The
main reason is the configuration of the packages. Here are
the steps required on setting up the library:

Step 1

Find the folder Labcenter

Electronics, then click it.

Step 2

A folder named Proteus 8 Professional

will show, right-click the folder, then go to
Properties. Click Security and then click Edit.

Step 3

Click User, then click Allow on

the Full Control checkbox. After that,
just press Apply then OK. Your Proteus
can now access the library and be able
to select components or your project.
STARTING THE PROJECT

STEP 1

To create a new
project in Proteus,
click the Proteus 8
Professional icon,
then click New
Project.

STEP 2

Type the project

name. And choose
the location you
want to save the file.
 STEP 3

Select your
desired schematic
template from the
provided list. You
can also choose Do
not to create a
schematic if you will
not use or need a
schematic template.

STEP 4

Select what type

of project you want to
create, whether
Firmware Project,
Flowchart Project, or
you can also select No
Firmware Project.
 STEP 5

A summary box
will appear to confirm
the details of your
desired project. If the
shown details are
correct, click Finish.

STEP 6

After clicking Finish,

Proteus Workspace will
show, and you can now
start your desired
project.
 EDITING
WINDOW

The Editing Window consumes most of the screen. It

is where the components are placed together and
visualized. The Editing Window can be zoomed in,
zoomed out. The zoom depends on the amount or size of
the circuit needed to be edited or simulated. This window
contains horizontal and vertical intersecting grid lines.
These lines help us in guiding the wiring of the schematic
circuit. WINDOW
OVERVIEW

The Overview Window shows or presents

the overview or the entirety of the drawn circuit
in the Editing Window. You can also navigate
the screen of the Editing Window in this
window. The Overview Window also displays
the visual of the selected components or parts.
 OBJECT SELECTOR

The Object Selector lists all

components selected from the library.

MODE BAR
The Mode Bar displays all function
and editing mode options needed in
altering, creating, or editing the circuit.
Some of these modes are Selection
Mode, Component Mode, Junction Dot
Mode, Wire Label Mode, Text Script
Mode, etc.

TOOL BAR

The Tool Bar contains the tools like Zoom In, Zoom Out,
Undo, Redo, Copy, Cut, Paste, etc.
 STEP 1

To create a
circuit, right-click on
the Editing Window,
then select Place.
Then Components,
then From Libraries.

STEP 2
A list of components
will show up. Select the
component or part by
double-clicking it. To find
these components faster,
you can search them in
the search bar in the
upper left corner.
 STEP 3

Then, the selected

components would now be in
the Object Selector. To put it
in the Editing Window, right-
click these components, then
double-click in the Editing
Window.
 STEP 4

To connect the
components by wire, left-click
an end of the element or
module, then move the cursor
towards another part, then
right-click when it finally
touches the other end of the
other component.

STEP 5

Double-click any
component to change
its values.
 STEP 6

To simulate the
circuit, press the Play
button in the lower-
left part of the screen,
below the Menu Bar.
 POP-UP QUIZ
Multiple Choice
1. What shows or presents the overview or the entirety of the drawn circuit in the Editing Window?
a.) Object Selector c.) Mode Bar
b.) Overview Window d.) Tool Bar
2. Displays all function and editing mode options needed in altering, creating, or editing the circuit.
a.) Object Selector c.) Mode Bar
b.) Overview Window d.) Tool Bar
3. Consumes the majority of the screen. It is where the components are gathered and visualized.
a.) Object Selector c.) Mode Bar
b.) Overview Window d.) Editing Window
4. Contains the tools like Zoom In, Zoom Out, Undo, Redo, Copy, Cut, Paste, etc.
a.) Object Selector c.) Mode Bar
b.) Overview Window d.) Tool Bar
5 Contains the compilation of primary electronic parts and devices such as resistors, capacitors,
motors, relays, microcontrollers, transistors, inductors, etc.
a.) Software c.) Mode Bar
b.) Library d.) Tool Bar

Answer Key: 1. b

2. c

3. d

4. d

5. b
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