Archives July 2012

SoftLC now supports DHCP address assignments

Last update on Sept. 5, 2015.

SoftPLC’s networking now can support DHCP as an alternative to BOOTP and static IP addresses.

To use a DHCP client on any SoftPLC ethernet interface, just have the line in NETWORK.LST say:

ETH DHCP

That’s it!  The DHCP server should establish the GATEWAY and the DNS settings, the values in NETWORK.LST will be ignored if DHCP is set for an interface.

This support is for SoftPLC versions 4.6 and later.  Contact technical support (support@softplc.com) for more information.

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Upgrade A-B PanelView, Drives & More

Last update on Sept. 5, 2015.

July 2012 Newsletter Feature Article:

Attention PLC-5, SLC-500, PLC-2 and other A-B PLC/PAC Users of Remote I/O “blue hose":

SoftPLC provides easy, low cost upgarde solutions to replace drives, PanelViews & other A-B RIO devices - with no PLC changes required.

Then, over time, you can use the same Gateway to migrate the PLC, I/O, and more to a modern solution.

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Enhanced ONE Communication Drivers

Last update on Sept. 5, 2015.

Smart SoftPLC now includes support for SLC-500 commands in the DF1 and Ethernet drivers.

This means HMI’s that support SLC-500, but not PLC-5, now have improved communications to the Smart SoftPLC. Added commands are:

Protected Typed Logical Read with 3-Address Fields
Protected Typed Logical Write with 3-Address Fields
Protected Typed Logical Masked-Write with 3-Address Fields
Protected Typed Logical Read with 2-Address Fields
Protected Typed Logical Write with 2-Address Fields

Contact support@softplc.com for firmware updates or more information.

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