Month: July 2010

505 Simulator v2.12 Release Notes

Posted: 7/22/2010

Solutions

  • The correct output states of Compare instructions are retained when the instruction is within jumped networks
  • Image register values of Move Word to Image Registers instructions are unchanged when the instruction is within jumped networks
  • Drum instructions allow time base 0.0 in the SEC/CNT parameter
  • Bit-of-Words for addresses greater than 1024 (for example, V1025, K1025, WX1025) are supported in Special Function Programs and Subroutines
  • Special Function Math instructions support calculations that use long integers
  • Lead-Lag instructions are correctly executed from Special Function Subroutines that are called from Loops, Alarms, or cyclic Special Function Programs
  • The IN parameter of the Search Table for Not Equal instruction accepts all valid address types

PLC WorkShop Suite for Siemens 505 v4.53 Release Notes

Posted: 7/22/2010

Features

  • The new Network Header Editor dialog lists all network headers, and offers direct access to any network
  • The new Retrieve File Version feature determines with what WorkShop version .FSS files were saved

Solutions

  • Drum instructions allow time base 0.0 in the SEC/CNT parameter
  • Forced addresses are displayed correctly in the Ladder Editor
  • Profibus Cycle Times are calculated correctly when using high baud rates
  • Bus parameters are displayed correctly when editing Profibus online after large merge operations
  • Special Function Subroutines can be compared while online
  • Port Lockout correctly identifies the Ethernet port
  • The Replace Table dialog closes properly when the ‘X’ is clicked
  • Configured and printed Profibus Slot numbers now match
  • Slot numbers in Profibus slaves are numbered correctly
  • GSD files containing signed variables can be loaded into the Hardware Directory
  • PLC can be transitioned directly between Program Freeze and Programs
  • Offline demo mode displays and prints up to 25 networks