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SoftPLC 5.1 Firmware Release

Written on Sept. 26, 2022 in News, Events, Misc , SoftPLC Hardware/Software .

Last update on Sept. 26, 2022.

Version 5.1 of the SoftPLC runtime firmware is now released! New features include support for larger MSG packets on PCCC Ethernet, support for MSG routing through multiple PCCC Ethernet and DH+ networks (eg; via ControlLogix 1756-DHRIO interface cards), and improved runtime fault reporting enhancements. This release also includes an updated Ethernet/IP driver which enhances communications between SCADA/HMI software (eg: PanelView/Factory Talk, Ignition) and SoftPLC controllers and gateways.

Contact support@softplc.com for a copy of the detailed release notes. Users with version 5.x firmware can purchase this as a revision update. Users with 3.x ...

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Podcast - Automation Interface Exchange

Written on Dec. 3, 2021 in A-B PLC Migrations, Support , News, Events, Misc .

Last update on April 15, 2022.

We recently participated in an Automation Interface Exchange podcast with one of our Distributors. A preview is below.

You can listen to the entire Podcast here: https://www.rockinterface.com/knowledge-center/podcasts/2x04/

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TOPDOC NexGen version 5.0 Released

Written on June 29, 2021 in News, Events, Misc , SoftPLC Hardware/Software .

Last update on June 29, 2021.

TOPDOC NexGen version 5 is now available! This is a major upgrade and supports all SoftPLC controllers or gateways with version 4.6 and later firmware. Features include:

64-bit software
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is embedded
Supports new features of SoftPLC v5 runtime firmware, the Smart SoftPLC (v4) and NeoPAC (v2) hardware
Multi-level security options for SoftPLC access

You can download the upgrade from our website. Email support@softplc.com with your registration number(s) for the unzip password. Customers in warranty or under software support extensions can use the upgrade at no cost. If your support has expired, the ...

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"End of an Era" - Lee is Retiring

Written on June 25, 2021 in News, Events, Misc .

Last update on June 25, 2021.

Lee Parmeter, who has been with SoftPLC Corporation since 1987 is retiring at the end of June, 2021. Most of our customers have interacted with Lee over the years in his role as head of Technical Support. What you may not know is all the other things he did at SoftPLC like product & system testing, selecting hardware and components for our products, application and TLM programming, customer training and even system integration. His decades of knowledge of PLC's and ladder logic, computer operating systems, computer and I/O hardware, I/O bus networks and more will be sorely missed ...

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Smart SoftPLC & Gateway -v4 Coming Soon!

Written on Nov. 16, 2020 in A-B PLC Migrations, Support , News, Events, Misc , SoftPLC Hardware/Software .

Last update on July 22, 2021.

Version 4 of the Smart SoftPLC/Smart Gateway hardware will be available in stock by the end of 2020. The new products will include the same features of the existing product, plus many enhancements including:

Faster 64bit, quad-core CPU with 512MB RAM and 8GB on-board flash memory
5 GB Ethernet ports, 4 on a switch with multiple MAC ID's
(2) USB 2.0 host ports
(3) configurable communication ports - choose any mix of A-B "bluehose" (Data Highway Plus or Remote I/O), RS-485, or others
embedded WiFi/Bluetooth, option for embedded cell modem

Product literature and web site updates ...

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Peer-to-Peer Messaging thru the Cloud

Written on Feb. 20, 2020 in Communication , News, Events, Misc , TagWell, IoT, M2M .

Last update on Feb. 20, 2020.

Our TagWell platform has been enhanced to support some exciting new features!

Firstly, remote nodes can send data to each other via the TagWell cloud platform. Similar to PLC Messaging, any TagWell remote node can send /receive data arrays to/from any number of other remote nodes. These secure communications are optimized to transmit only upon data changes to minimize cellular communication costs. Since the remotes are SoftPLC controllers or gateways, via logic data changes can be forced if the user wants the messages to be sent based on time or other specific events.

Secondly, the TagWell platform now supports ...

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Web Studio 8.1 Release

Written on Jan. 5, 2018 in News, Events, Misc , SoftPLC Web Studio SCADA/HMIs .

Last update on Jan. 5, 2018.

SoftPLC Web Studio version 8.1 has been released! This version includes expanded capabilities and also addresses a critical security vulnerability.

Existing customers can upgrade at no cost if the license was purchased on or after July 1, 2017 or if you have a current Maintenance Agreement. Reduced price upgrades are available to customers that purchased the license between Jan 1, 2017 and June 30, 2017. Free or reduced cost upgrades must be requested by March 8, 2018. If you don't qualify for the free/reduced upgrade, you can purchase the upgrade at 60% of license cost through March ...

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