TOPDOC NexGen 1.4.070622 Released
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TOPDOC NexGen 1.4.070622 Released
Version 1.4.070622 of TOPDOC Nexgen was released today. Double click on this rectangle to see the changeLog. Contact support@softplc.com for instructions on how to receive a copy.
New SoftPLC Runtimes released.
New SoftPLC runtimes version 4.0 and 3.4 were released today. A few minor bugs were fixed. One bug was for search and one for the ONS B[N7:0]/[N7:1] instruction with an indirect BIT address. Double click on this rectangle to see the history.txt file for version 4.x.
New TOPDOC Nexgen version 1.4 is out.
Version 1.4 of TOPDOC Nexgen was released today. Double click on this rectangle to see the changeLog. Contact support@softplc.com for instructions on how to receive a copy.
SLC-500 Utility Back Online
Our online SLickConvert (SLC-500 Conversion) Utility is again available in fully automatic mode. (We had some temporary problems with our ISP supporting the utility.)
This utility takes your exported SLC-500 program (ladder logic and documentation) and instantly converts it to a SoftPLC formatted application file that can be downloaded into a SoftPLC, saving untold hours of re-engineering.
The utility first provides a report that displays the conversion results, and the number of instructions (if any) that cannot be automatically converted. Most programs convert 95% or better.
To receive the converted file, a small fee (paid by credit card) will send you an automated email with the SoftPLC Application.
Support for PCI Bus 1784-PKTx Added
Customers connecting to a PLC via Data Highway Plus from TOPDOC for SoftPLC (TDZ), TOPDOC PLC-5 (TD5) or TOPDOC PLC-3 (TD3) can now use the PCI bus versions of the A-B interface cards, 1784-PKTX/-PKTXD.
All customers in support are eligible to receive this update. Contact technical support to renew your support and/or request an update.
Tealware I/O meets Electric Utility Standard IEEE C37.90.1-2002
SoftPLC's Tealware I/O meets the certification requirements for IEEE C37.90.1-2002 (and -1989) Standards Specification for Surge Withstand.
This standard defines requirements and testing for immunity to electrical surges and fast transients found in power generation and delivery applications. The tests are designed to assure a level of isolation, insulation integrity, electromagnetic immunity, and contact ratings.
No other PLC I/O meets the rigorous requirements of the 2002 version of the standard (to our knowledge).
New TOPDOC NexGen Released
TOPDOC NexGen version 1.3.060530 was released today. It adds Watch List support and tagname instruction entry. Learn more by double clicking here and reading the changeLog.txt file. The help file has been enhanced to include information on the Watch List support.
Improved Serial Port Support
SoftPLC 3.x had COMGENIE for serial port communications. We used that as a starting point and improved it to create COMGENIUS for SoftPLC 4.x. COMGENIUS can send and receive serial data from the control logic of a SoftPLC runtime.
Modbus Serial Slave
SoftPLC 4.x gets Modbus RTU slave protocol. The port from the 3.x driver is complete and now documented here.
Enhanced Web Server/Java/SendEMAIL Manual
A new version of the SoftPLC Web Server and Java User Manual is now available online. (This replaces javauser.pdf.)
The Web Server portion includes a mini toolkit to help you quickly build animated web pages that include dynamic graphic objects, charts, read/write to SoftPLC and more.
The SENDMAIL documentation and provided tools make it easy for anyone to add email capability to a SoftPLC by simply editing text files.