VisiLogic 9.9.01 Version Changes
VisiLogic 9.9.01 Version Changes
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This version of VisiLogic provides the changes and fixes listed below.
This version of VisiLogic requires you to install OS 4.13.26 or higher and BOOT OS
version VCB00200254 or higher.
Ethernet card model V200-19-ET1 is not supported by OS 4.13.26 or higher and BOOT
OS version VCB00200254 or higher.
DF1 slave for Vision models V1040 and V1210 is not supported by OS 4.13.26 or
higher and BOOT OS version VCB00200254 or higher.
To prevent unauthorized access to the PLC, all TCP sockets are now set to TCP client by
default.
SIs 103, 104, 105 and 106, TCP/IP Connection Keep Alive (for Sockets 0,1,2,3), which works
with units of 100msec, has been set to a Power-up Value of 50 (5 seconds)
The descriptions for SIs 141, 142, 143, 144, Ethernet Socket: Protocol Type (for Sockets
0,1,2,3) have been updated to reflect their correct function. The complete list is: 0=PC
application (default), 1=MODBUS, 2=Remote I/O, 3=FB Protocol, 4=UDP_RAW, 5=HTTP,
6=email, 7=TCP_Raw, 8=ICMP, 9=SNMP.
Bug Fixes
Info Mode
When running Remote Access, the controller displays the INFO MODE screen. In certain
cases, touching the controller screen in specific locations might enable the user to carry out
certain actions.
VisiLogic 9.9.00
This version provides new security features to protect networked controllers from
cybersecurity threats.
From this version of VisiLogic on, the Equipment Level cybersecurity measures described in the
Unitronics’ document hosted on our website, ‘Cyber Protection—Defending your Unitronics Samba™
and Vision™ series controllers’ are mandatory.
In addition, the Network Level protection measures described in that document, including using a
VPN to secure communications and protect equipment, are strongly recommended. Implementing
Network Level protection is the responsibility of the user.
This version of VisiLogic requires you to change default passwords and implement complex
passwords, and comprises new features to protect Vision and Samba controllers. These include
mandatory password protection for PCOM communications via Ethernet, a method enabling you to
block remote access actions initiated via PCOM, and to change the Information Mode default
password via Ladder.
PCOM is the Unitronics proprietary communication protocol that is used to communicate from a PC to
a Vision or Samba controller; as for example when downloading an application, or running online
mode via VisiLogic to controller. PCOM is also used by Unitronics’ PC-based or mobile utilities such as
Remote Operator.
Unitronics strongly recommends that users with existing applications comprising networked Vision
and Samba controllers update to the current VisiLogic version, as well as to updated versions of
Unitronics’ compatible utilities.
New Features
The new features are listed below, and are explained in the Help topic PCOM via Ethernet.
Set PCOM To provide security to your controllers, you must use Set PCOM (Ethernet)
(Ethernet) Password in your Ladder application to enable a password to prevent
Password unauthorized PCOM Ethernet access.
If the correct password is provided and verified, the controller will then allow
communications to be established.
SDW 10: Turn ON the bits of this bitmap to control access to networked Vision and Samba
Deny PCOM Controllers.
Access
Bitmap Bit 0 – Block Run, Stop, Init, Reset, Download
Bit 1 – Block Change RS232/CANbus parameters
Bit 2 – Block Remote access for keypad
Bit 3 – Block Write to Data Tables and Download (Images and strings)
Bit 4 – Block writing to operands (MB, MI, etc.)
Bit 5 – Block SD operations
Set You can use this Ladder element to set a password for Information Mode.
Information
Mode Once set, the controller will ask the user to enter the password and will verify it
Password before entering Information Mode
VisiLogic 9.8.94
This version supports Unitronics 4G UCR Routers, enabling:
New Features
UCR Routers Unitronics' UCR Routers support 4G networks, SMS messaging via 4G, and
connection to UniCloud.
To use a UCR Router, include a COM Init function with the correct settings in your
application.
Note that unlike modems, you do not need to carry out the Prepare PLC Modem
procedure.
Restore Points VisiLogic now automatically creates restore points each time you add/edit and
save your project. Restore points are created with a timestamp showing the
stamped with the year, month, day, hour and minute.
Timer/Counter When downloading a project, a new pop-up window, now offers an 'Ignore'
Download button, click this to download without updating timers/counter.
Data Tables, You can now use Data Table toolbar icons to search for offline values in Data
Offline Search Tables: Exact, Larger Than, Lesser than.
Printing project Ladder element fonts have been changed, and now print with greater clarity
VisiLogic 9.8.91
URB Remote New Remote IO modules were added to the URB Remote I/O
I/O Configurator:
Configurator Model Feature
URS-02LC-
Load Cell
8
8 Analog Inputs,
URA-0800T
Current
8 Analog Inputs,
URA-0800U
Voltage
8 Analog Outputs,
URA-0008Y
Current
8 Analog Outputs,
URA-0008Z
Voltage
New Motion The FB Toolbar offers two new FBs under Servo Axis. MC Read
Control FBs Drive and MC Write Drive enable you to read or write to a specified
parameter number, directly from/to the drive configuration:
Remote Access You can now export operands to a CSV file during a Remote Access
session.
VisiLogic 9.8.90
Vision controllers now support both Unitronics’ broad range of AC Servo Drives & Motors—and our
URB series of UniStream® Ethernet-based Remote I/O, which is supported by both Vision and
Samba. This latest release of VisiLogic enables you to set up and program it all in one simple
software environment.
Unitronics’ Vision controllers now support Unitronics’ broad range of Servo Drives & Motors.
Servos & Motors UMDs (Unitronics Motion Drives) provide you with a high-quality solution that
supports a vast variety of motion applications. This latest release of VisiLogic
supports:
Simple Setup for Servo Drives & Motors
Automatic Communication Setup: absolutely seamless (Servo
communication is via CANbus; ensure that your Vision comprises
either a built-in or add-on CANbus port.)
Motion Control implementation via PLCOpen-compliant Function
Blocks,listed under Servo Axis on the FBs menu
Control up to 3 Servo Axes
This version includes a new sample application that shows you how to
simply implement Motion. Find it in the VisiLogic Examples, folder \Project
examples\Servo accessible via the Help button on the VisiLogic toolbar.
Ethernet-based Ethernet-based URB Remote I/O – initially released for UniStream – are now
URB Remote I/O supported by Vision & Samba controllers.
Note that URB communication is via Ethernet, MODBUS TCP/IP ; ensure that your
controller comprises either a built-in or add-on Ethernet port.
This version includes a new sample application that shows you how to use URB
I/O. Find it in the VisiLogic Examples, folder \Project examples\URB Remote IO\.
This release also includes a new utility, the URB Remote I/O Configurator, on
the Tools menu.
Vector: Struct In order to support URB Remote I/O, Struct functions now include an Import
functions option.
This enables you to import a .urli file that maps addresses between the controller
and URB I/Os.
VisiLogic 9.8.80
Unitronics’ VFDs: You can now use VisiLogic's convenient Drag & Drop Ladder functions to run
Ladder Functions Unitronics’ line of VFDs.
Memory Map The appearance of the memory map has been updated, improved, and now
enables you to drill down into the memory allocation by clicking Analyze, at the
bottom of the window.
SD Browser You can enable your end user to navigate to the user application and to the
operand list. Access the:
Ethernet TX RX You can now track the number of bytes sent/received per socket via new
system operands. These SIs record the number of packets received or
transmitted per socket. They apply to all Ethernet communications.
Discontinued FBs Please note that the last version to support FBs Accelerate and Trend (Legacy
version only) will be VisiLogic 9.8.80, OS 4.6.19.
These FBs will be discontinued. This means that in later version, they will not
appear in the FBs menu or be supported by OS.
VisiLogic 9.8.79
Unitronics’ As of this version, you can use VisiLogic to configure and run Unitronics’ line of
VFDs: Configure VFDs.
& Run UMI via Unitronics Motion Inverters (UMIs) are available in Single Phase and Three Phase.
VisiLogic The list of drives may be found on the Unitronics website.
Features include:
Color-code You can now color-code comments by right-clicking the Comment icon.
Comments
V130 String The String Library for V130 now supports 24 and 32 strings.
Library
USB Driver An updated USB Driver is now included in the VisiLogic installation updates,
Update CP210x Driver v10.1.1 i
Memory Map The appearance of the memory map has been updated and improved.
Ethernet TX RX You can now track the number of bytes sent/received per socket via new system
operands:
VisiLogic 9.8.65
V700 Trend The Trend buttons have been enlarged
Buttons
VisiLogic 9.8.64
Remote Operator The Help menu now offers a link that will access the App store. In addition, the
for Mobile Help topic Remote Operator via Mobile App now contains QR codes that you can
scan with your mobile to get the app.
Ladder: VisiLogic Ladder nets are now wide, and reach completely across your PC screen
2X the Space - no empty areas.
Switching I/O Once you have added I/O Expansion Modules to your project, you can create
Configurations variations called 'IO Module Configurations'.
Run As Admin VisiLogic and other software utilities are now set to "Run as Admin".
Project Simple, static HMI elements such as lines and circles now appear on the Project
Navigation Tree Navigation Tree under Static.
Remote Access: You can now Jump to Display in Alarms when running Remote Access.
Alarms
V700, SI 184: SI 184 Indicates which port is installed: 0-none, 1-serial, 2-ethernet,4-Profibus
Port
PID Server You can now export using different pictures and data formats. Note that the
Excel file is saved as .xls file that cannot be opened in office 2013 but can be
opened in office 2010 .
HMI Zoom You can now zoom HMI displays to twice their size, when editing displays for
V700 and V1040, V1210 .
Operand Separators are now supported when importing/exporting.
Export/import The CSV of operand descriptions now includes a row of operands types.
While importing, VisiLogic now displays a progress bar.
Bin File, Import You can also select whether to import Fast operands, preset/current of
Export timers and counters.
Data Table When importing a .UPD file, you now have options to Select all and Clear all
Import
VisiLogic GUI: The VisiLogic interface in Russian has some additions and correction..
Russian
Data Table export Each Data table column can be assigned a special caption and format for export
to Excel.
Keyboard Virtual keyboards now have the underscore symbol where the copyright symbol
symbols was held.
VisiLogic 9.8.30
Minor fixes in VisiLogic
Small feature: adding HMI type to the tree:
VisiLogic 9.8.22
In this version:
Hardware Configuration now supports four new Samba models.
A new I/O configuration, TA22, is now available in 3.5", 4.3", and 7" screen sizes.
Models SM35-J-TA22, SM43-J-TA22, and SM70-J-TA22 comprise:
- 12 Digital Inputs, in total. These may function as npn/pnp inputs, or be
configured to include:
- 1 HSC/shaft-encoder
- 2 Analog/Digital Inputs
- 2 Thermocouple / PT100 inputs
- 8 Transistor pnp Outputs (source)
- 2 Analog Outputs, 12-bit
The I/O RA22 configuration has now been released in the 7" screen size. the
SM70-J-RA22, offering:
- 12 Digital Inputs, in total. These may function as npn/pnp inputs, or be
configured to include:
- 1 HSC/shaft-encoder
- 2 Analog/Digital Inputs
- 2 Thermocouple / PT100 inputs
- 4 Relay Outputs
- 4 npn Outputs (sink)
2 Analog Outputs, 12-bit
Vision 700:
Profibus The V700 can now act as a Profibus slave, joining the V430, V350, and
V130.
New HMI Element: List of Meters
List of Meters enables you to display completely different versions of the same
meter by changing an index number.
VisiLogic 9.8.18
In this version:
Hardware Configuration supports two new Samba models. The SM35-J-RA22,
with a 3.5” color touchscreen, and the SM43-J-RA22 with 4.3” both provide the
same I/O configuration:
o 12 digital inputs. 2 may be configured as analog, 2 as PT100/TC, and 1 as
HSC/shaft-encoder inputs
o 2 analog, inputs
o 8 relay outputs
o 2 analog outputs
Color Ladder Regions
You can now visually mark Ladder nets by right-clicking the left-hand strip next
to the left Ladder rail and selecting Background Color. You can select multiple
nets, and color different nets different colors. This colors only the side strip; in
order to color the entire net, Project>Properties>Colors tab, and check Select
entire net. You can select a color and save it by clicking Add to Custom Colors.
VisiLogic 9.8.2
Minor version changes.
VisiLogic 9.8.0
This version supports the following features:
The new Vision700 controller
V700-T20BJ is a powerful PLC + HMI that comprises a beautiful 7" built-in
color touchscreen.
The V700 belongs to the same Vision division as the V1210, V1040, and V570,
and supports the same Snap-in I/O and I/O Expansion modules, as well as all
of the same high-level functionality.
In addition, this controller comprises a built-in Ethernet port that supports 8
sockets, a USB programming port and a RS232/485 port. You can also order
and install two additional COM ports, both a CANbus port and an additional
serial port which may be RS232/485 or a Profibus port.
Note that your V700 Ethernet applications will not use the standard Ethernet
system operands. Check the Help topic Vision700 - Using Ethernet to learn
more.
Samba43 & Samba7: Expanded Memory
VisiLogic version 9.7.74 and up includes firmware, OS 4.1.15 and Boot 2.2.41
and later. This firmware nearly doubles the memory capacity of Samba
models SM43 and SM70.
Note that:
Beginning from VisiLogic version 9.7.74, when you download an
application to a SM43 or SM707 that is running firmware previous to OS
4.1.15 and Boot 2.2.41, VisiLogic will request that you update the
firmware. This will delete the application in the controller.
This firmware upgrade includes both Boot and OS. Boot files can
only be downloaded via a serial connection.
If you use UniDownload Designer, make sure that you include OS
4.1.15 and Boot 2.2.41 or later along with the project files. In addition,
note that any Downloader files that contain a Boot file can only be
downloaded via serial connection.
Samba43 & Vision430: New Virtual Keypads
Improved, elegant alpha-numeric and numeric virtual keyboards are
supported by the OS released with this version of VisiLogic. Beginning from
VisiLogic version 9.7.74, when you download an application to a SM43 or
V430 that is running an OS previous to OS 4.1.15, VisiLogic will request that
you update the firmware.
After the OS is updated, and you download an application from VisiLogic
9.974 and up, the controllers will display the new keyboards.
3G Modem Support
Vision and Samba controllers now support the Cinterion EHS6T 3G modem.
Note that the modem must be running firmware version 03.001.
Note that as of this version, the function block PLC DataCom is no longer supported.
VisiLogic 9.7.44
This version supports:
An addition to the Vision line, the Vision430™,
10 models with a 4.3" graphic touch-screen and onboard I/Os.
V430-J-RH2
- 12 digital inputs. 2 may be configured as analog, and 3 as HSC/shaft-encoder
inputs
- 6 relay outputs
V430-J-R34
- 22 digital inputs. 2 may be configured as analog, and 3 as HSC/shaft-encoder
inputs
- 12 relay outputs
V430-J-TR34
- 22 digital inputs. 2 may be configured as analog, and 3 as HSC/shaft-encoder
inputs
- 8 relay outputs
- 4 high-speed npn transistor outputs
V430-J-RH6
- 8 digital inputs. 2 may be configured as analog, and 1 as a high-speed input
- 4 analog inputs
- 6 relay outputs
V430-J-RA22
- 12 digital inputs. 2 may be configured as analog, 2 as PT100/TC, and 1 as
HSC/shaft-encoder inputs
- 2 analog, inputs
- 8 relay outputs
- 2 analog outputs
V430-J-TRA22
- 12 digital inputs. 2 may be configured as analog, 2 as PT100/TC, and 1 as
HSC/shaft-encoder inputs
- 2 analog inputs
- 4 relay outputs
- 2 analog outputs
- 4 high-speed npn transistor outputs
V430-J-T2
- 12 digital inputs. 2 may be configured as analog, and 3 as HSC/shaft-encoder
inputs
- 12 transistor outputs. 7 may be configured as high-speed outputs
V430-J-T38
- 22 digital inputs, 2 may be configured as analog, and 2 as HSC/shaft-encoder
inputs
- 16 transistor outputs. 7 may be configured as high-speed outputs
V430-J-TA24
- 12 digital inputs. 2 may be configured as analog, 2 as PT100/TC, and 1 as
HSC/shaft-encoder input
- 2 analog outputs
- 10 transistor outputs. 5 may be configured as high-speed outputs
V430-J-B1
This model does not comprise an I/O configuration
VisiLogic 9.7.24
This version supports:
Two new Samba models with a 4.3" graphic touch-screen and onboard I/Os.
SM43-J-R20
12 Digital Inputs, may be wired to include 1 HSC/Shaft-encoder input
2 analog inputs (when digital inputs are set to pnp)
8 Relay Output
SM43-J-T20
12 Digital Inputs, may be wired to include 3 HSC/Shaft-encoder input
2 analog inputs
8 Transistor Outputs
BACnet Configurator
Vision controllers now support a BACnet to MODBUS Gateway device, available
as GW-BAC1.
Use the UniBACnet Configurator, located under the Tools tab on the toolbar, to
create a configuration file for the BACnet to MODBUS Gateway.
Download this file to the GW-BAC1 in order to set up communications
between a Vision controller and BACnet slave devices.
V130 SNMP Trap– now supports SNMP V2C Extended trap message.
VisiLogic GUI Language – additional text translation for VisiLogic GUI.
(Languages – French, Russian, Turkish,Polish,Chinese)
VisiLogic 9.7.7
This version:
Supports a new modem, the Cinterion BGS2T. This modem will replace the
Cinterion MC55i, which has been classified as end-of-life by its manufacturer.
Fixes a few minor issues that were reported in the previous version, as
detailed in the VisiLogic bug report.
VisiLogic 9.7.0
This version supports Samba, a new highly compact controller with a 3.5" graphic
touch-screen and onboard I/Os.
Samba is especially suited for small machine applications.
Two models are available:
SM35-J-R20
12 Digital Inputs
May be wired to include 1 HSC/Shaft‐encoder input,
2 analog inputs (when digital inputs are set to pnp)
8 Relay Outputs
SM35-J-T20
12 Digital Inputs
May be wired to include 3 HSC/Shaft‐encoder input,
2 analog inputs
8 Transistor Outputs
VisiLogic 9.6.0
New Remote I/O Module: EXF-RC15
The EXF-RC15 is a stand-alone high-speed Remote I/O Module. It offers 9
digital inputs, 4 digital transistor outputs, and 2 relay outputs. Three inputs
can be set via wiring and software to function as high-speed counters/shaft-
encoders. The four transistor outputs may function as high-speed PWM/PTO
outputs.
The EXF-RC15 functions as a node in a Vision UniCAN network. Note that the
module is programmed in VisiLogic, download is via USB port.
SMS
SMS messages now support different languages. Note that the default
language, English, supports most European languages.
UTC
UTC now supports operand types XI and XDW.
USB driver
Now supports Windows 64-bit.
Interrupt
Utils> Debug> Interval Start and End functions are now supported in
Interrupt subroutines.
o Custom keyboards
o Binary and List text image – supporting one font size in all elements
o Optimize size function for text images variables: binary text image, list
text image+ gradients
VisiLogic 9.5.0
Chinese/Japanese/Korean HMI support (Enhanced Vision only)
These double-byte languages are supported by a new fixed text
element: Text Image.
New Alarm Screens for V1040/V1210 (Enhanced Vision)
These are attractively designed and make good use of the Big
Vision screens.
New Alarm option: List Alarm Configuration (Enhanced Vision
only)
Previous to the version, Alarms were always displayed according to
their ID numbers. You can now choose to display Alarms in the
order in which they activate.
Import/Export HMI Displays--now with Jump Conditions
A .vld file now includes Jumpconditions.
Graphic Images
PNG and CMYK format are now supported.
String Library
A new Get Next button on the library toolbar enables you to jump
to the next unoccupied line.
Trend HMI Element: Curve Name (V1040/V1210 )
This now supports up to 22 characters for display on the HMI
screen.
HMI Properties Window
Use the Tab to move between properties.
Download Modes Warning (Enhanced Vision only)
Users are now warned that the PLC battery must be in place and
functional in order to carry out Download.
Signature Log
Now contains a new column: Download Type.
Operand Values: Connection> Import/Export Operand Values to
File
Enables you to take a 'snapshot' of operand values.
Ladder Function: Utils> Immediate> Frequency Measurement
based on HSC
You can now configure the Permissible Deviation parameter to
receive raw values at a resolution of 16 µsec (micro-seconds).
Ladder Function: Fill Vector
Now supports all bit operand types.
MODBUS IP: Slave Address via Operand
To indirectly provide a Slave ID number, click the Slave ID cell and
link an operand.
CANopen: Change COB ID
You can now indirectly provide the ID via operand.
New CRC type
Fletcher has been added to the algorithm list.
New System Operands
These include:
o SB 112: On-Board USB port detected
o SB 111: (V560 only) Disable Virtual Keypad
o SB 178: ( V130/V350 only) Profibus Card Detected
o SI 246: (V1210/V1040 only) Improve Display of Complex HMI
elements. 1- 30
o SDW 49 Signature Log Checksum
VisiLogic 9.4.0
Faster Image Download
Only new images are downloaded with an application.
New, glossy Virtual Keyboards for V1040/V1210
Compatibility Issue: OS version 3.6.0 and higher, are not
compatible with applications written in VisiLogic versions previous
to 9.4.0 that comprise keypad entry variables.
Information Mode, Enhanced Vision only
- The Software section now includes the VisiLogic application
name, and the PC User Name of the computer on which the
application was written.
- You can view now up to 64 files from SD card (was up to 8)
String Libraries
These now offer the following enhancements:
- If strings that are exported to Excel are defined to certain fonts,
those fonts are retained at export, and if the Excel file is imported
to a different library, the font definitions are maintained.
- You can now select which String Library to display within the HMI
editor in VisiLogic, including an option to display the longest text.
Edit multiple HMI static elements
If you select, for example, two rectangles, and right-click them,
common editable properties such as foreground may be edited for
both rectangles.
Export Display to .bmp
A new toolbar button in the HMI editor enables you to capture the
current display.
Project Memory Map
Now also shows DLUs.
VisiLogic 9.3.1
RTC to ASCII Ladder function
Additional date formats are now available within the function
HMI Time Functions Language support
Day of the Week/ Month, now offer a drop-down box that enable
you to select the display language
Function Data Table Clear Row
The Clear Row parameter now supports all operand types
Download via Ethernet
Ethernet download is now supported by Wizard.
OS, Boot and Factory Boot
Use the new tab in the "Communication and OS" to switch to
different modes: OS, Boot and Factory Boot.
VisiLogic 9.3.0
New Enhanced Vision Series Models
V1210
The newest Big Vision with a 12.1" screen is now supported in
Hardware Configuration.
V350-35-TR6 and V130-33-TR6
8 digital and 8 analog inputs, 6 relay outputs
V350-35-TR20 and V130-33-TR20
12 digital and 2 analog inputs, 6 relay outputs
PROFIbus Slave –Enhanced Vision only
Vision controllers can now function as slaves within the Profibus
Network.
Immediate Read HSO –Enhanced Vision only
In an application based on a controller with high-speed outputs
(HSO) supporting Step Control, Immediate Read HSO Position can
be used to immediately record the current value of the Current
Position parameter--without regard to the program scan. Note that
Immediate Read CANNOT be used in an 2.5 mS or 1.25 mS
Interrupt Routine.
PTO Functions
These functions are now also supported by Enhanced Vision
models V350/V130-TR6 and V350/V130-TR20.
CANbus Messages to Data Table -Enhanced Vision only
You can automatically record CANbus messages to a Data Table.
This is applicable to all of the different types of CANbus supported
by Vision controllers.
New Download Project default mode
As of this version, the default Download Project mode for both
Standard and Advanced Vision controllers is: "All & Burn". "All and
Burn" enables the PLC to recover its application in the event of
total power loss--including battery failure. In addition, if you select
a different Download Project mode, VisiLogic asks if you wish to
set your selection as the new default.
DNS Resolver
Now supports up to 80 characters.
VisiLogic Graphics Navigation panel
When you insert images into your HMI application, VisiLogic now
offers a user-friendly proprietary navigator. You can revert to the
default Windows method via Project>Properties General tab, and
deselecting the option: Selecting Images: use the VisiLogic
Navigation Panel
VisiLogic 9.2.0
V1040
- The Alpha-Numeric keyboard has been attractively redesigned,
and now occupies the entire display.
- Trends can now be shown across the entire screen
- The Numeric keyboard and Alarm displays no longer appear on
a black background; they now appear over the current display.
- You can control the coordinates, and therefore the position of
the Numeric keypad and Alarm screen.
This is done via new SIs: SI244 X Coordinates, Num
Keypad/Alarm screen and SI445 Y coordinates Edit these
values to move these elements to the desired location.
Enhanced Models Download
The list of Download types is now located under the Download
button, in addition to the Download menu option.
New modems
Sierra Wireless GL6100 and Cinterion MC55iT are now in SMS and
GPRS Modem Services
V1040; V560 and V350 – ESC button is now supported on
Alarms, keyboards and Info menus
TCP/IP Socket Init: HTTP port was formerly set to Port 80; it
can now be set by the user via MI
VisiLogic 9.0.1
V1040 support
The new Big Vision with a 10.4" screen is now supported in
Hardware Configuration.
This is also the first Vision to offer a USB programming port.
65536 colors (16-bit)
From VisiLogic 9 on, all images will be 64K colors (16-bit).
However, images in older projects that are opened with this
version will remain 8-bit (256 colors).
Note: older projects including many images, especially where
image are switched rapidly to provide animation, may run at
reduced speeds, and in certain cases may not function properly.
UniVision Licensing
This new utility helps you to protect your intellectual property. Use
it in conjunction with the UniVision Licensing stand-alone utility,
which may be freely downloaded from
http://unitronics.com/Content.aspx?page=Downloads.
New GSM/GPRS Modems
Cinterion MC55 and Sierra Wireless GL61000.
PTO Functions
These enable Simple Motion Control via software; they are based
on the high-speed outputs in certain Vision 130/350 models.
HMI Editor:
New view shows the Display screen and Jumps in separate tabs at
the top of the editing window.
Compatibility Issues
Version Incompatibility
Do not download a project built with versions lower than VisiLogic
9.xx, to a controller installed with the system files released with
VisiLogic 9.xx (Boot V2.002 (xx), BinLib V1.010 (xx) and OS
V3.003 (xx)) and up. This will result in version mismatch.
VisiLogic V9.xx is compatible with Boot V2.002 (xx), BinLib V1.010
(xx) and OS V3.003 (xx) and up.
Modems
Certain older modems are not supported in VisiLogic 9. If you wish
to update a project containing modems to VisiLogic 9, check the
COM Init function to see if your modem is supported. It is highly
recommended to delete and redefine the COM Init function.
VisiLogic 8.6.3
This version included Bug Fixes, but no added features.
VisiLogic 8.6.2
The VisiLogic Help Menu now contains a link to the new
Unitronics support forum, at http://forum.unitronics.com/
The Optimizer tool now locates duplicate instances of coils.
You can now select different keyboard types for keypad-entry
variables: numeric range; RTC; time functions; UTC; Counter;
Timer.
VisiLogic 8.6.1
New Hardware Support
New Vision controllers
V350-33-TR6 and V130-33-TR6 8 Digital ( configurable via wiring
to include 2 Analog (current/voltage) and 1 HSC/Shaft-encoder), 4
Analog Inputs (current), 6 Relay Outputs, 2 high-speed npn
Transistor Outputs
New Snap-in Modules
- V200-18-E46B 18 Digital (including 2 shaft encoders), 9 Analog
Inputs 15 Relay 2 pnp/npn HSO, 2 Analog Outputs
- V200-18-E62B 30 Digital (including 2 shaft encoders), 2 Analog
Inputs 15 Relay 28 pnp, 2 pnp/npn HSO, 2 Analog Outputs
VisiLogic Menu Changes
As a result of screen size and resolution, some users have been
unable to view the entire VisiLogic menu. This release includes a
new menu 'Utils'.
Utils comprises the following menus: HMI, Alarms, Clock,
Immediate, Debug, Idle, and Backup Security.
New HMI Feature: HMI Element Default Setting
You can now set default settings for attributes such as Foreground
and Background.
This can be applied from project properties colors tab or from the
HMI element itself.
New Save Trends to SD feature (enhanced only)
Using the Start and Stop Saving Trend to SD now appends data to
a single .utr file. In addition, new SBs 117-118 enable you to
display .utr segments on the HMI Display.
Note that previous to this version, using the Start and Stop Saving
Trend to SD functions recorded a single, unsegmented .utr file. If
the function Stop Recording Trend was used to pause the
recording, when Start Saving was again activated, the function
automatically overwrote the .utr file of the same name.
To revert to the previous functionality, and overwrite the .utr file,
set SB 116, SD Trends to SD: Set to Overwrite .utr.
Built-in Web Server: there have been a number of
improvements, including a new Memory Allocation Compile button
built into the Web Server Configurator.til
OS Download: this can now be performed via RS485.
String Library, .csv import: is no longer dependant on
Microsoft Office being installed on the PC.
CANbus baudrate: now supports 10kbps.
Improved Email function GUI.
Improved PID captions & description in PID Ladder menus.
Updated message – When trying to open Visilogic version
which has not been registered – Detailed message will appear.
Compilation Errors:
Ø “Compiled STL code reached the maximum size” changed to
“subroutine ladder code size exceeds limit – Split subroutine to
solve problem”.
Ø “Buffer full” messages changed to more detailed messages in
order to guide the user how to solve the error.
Ø SMS Send - Compile error when there is no phone number and
last received number.
Ø If HMI element exceeds size limit – “The HMI Element variable
XXX exceeds the size limit”
Ø Loadcell – if hardware status messages and FB loadcell config
status messages are linked to the same operand – compilation
error.
VisiLogic 8.6.0
This is a partial list of features in this version
New Hardware Support
New Vision models: V130-33-TA24, V35033-TA24
12 Digital Inputs, configurable via wiring to include 2 Analog, 2
PT100/TC, and 1 HSC/Shaft-encoder Input
10 Transistor Outputs, 2 Analog Outputs
New Snap-in Module: V200-18-E46B
18 Digital, 9 Analog Inputs, 15 Relay , 2 pnp/npn, 2 Analog
Outputs
Modem:
Wavecom FASTRACK SUPREME
Hardware Documentation
In versions previous to 8.6.0, installing VisiLogic also installed a
Hardware Documentation library. This library is now available as a
separate download from
http://unitronics.com/Content.aspx?page=Downloads
Data Tables
Delete Rows
Utilities
String Library
Import/Export .csv
Data Tables
Import/Export .csv
Information Mode
Now offers a built-in CANbus 'sniffer' in addition to the existing
ones for Ethernet and serial communications.
Project Optimizer
Run the Optimizer to view a list possible improvements that you
can make in your project. In the results window, double click a line
to jump to the appropriate location in the project.
Built-in Web Server
A number of improvements make the Web Server easy to use.
Enhanced Digital Signatures (now supported by Enhanced
models)
A number of additions enable Vision PLCs to meet standards in
niche industries such as pharmaceuticals.
International Keypads (Enhanced Touch-
screen only)
You can select a keyboard in a different language for Keypad Entry
Variables in the Font Handler.
HMI Tweaks: Improving the user experience
Netbook support
Scroll bars now enable the user to view the HMI Editor when
working on small-screen netbooks.
Project Navigator
Access Hardware Configuration, String Library, and WebServer
from the navigation tree.
Password Variable
Now supports Display text from String Library (Enhanced Vision
only)
HMI Display Bit
Turns ON when a Display is on-screen. The selected bit is now
shown in View> HMI Information
Previous Versions
VisiLogic 8.02: What's New?
CanLayer2 ScanEX, new function
Scan_Ex enables you to receive all CANbus messages from devices
via CAN Layer 2.
SB 108 Press "Enter" 1x (V130)
Normally, when a user enters a Keypad Entry value on a V130
HMI, the user must press the Enter button twice:
Once to 'approve' the value
Once to jump to and activate the next variable.
You can control this by turning both SB 76 and SB 108 ON in your
application. Note that the user can press ESC to exit keypad entry
mode.
VisiLogic 8.01: SD Suite Software
SD Cards: New Ladder Functions (Enhanced only)
SD
Guards SD data.
Password
SD
to/from Use these to read and write data between
Data Data Tables and SD card.
Table
Trend
This is a new HMI variable in the Graphs menu.
from SD
HMI Improvements
Text: when you create/edit a text box, there are new Alignment
options; in addition, older options work in accordance with
expected standards.
Fixed Issue: Vista .emf
This format can now be viewed when running Vista
What's New?
SD Cards : a new approach
VisiLogic 7.01: What's New?
Note that in order to use new version features you must download
the latest OS, via the menu Connection> Communication & OS>
Operating System tab.
Some of the information below refers to Vision Divisions . These
are:
Standard Vision: V120, V230, V260, V280, V290-BW, and V530
Enhanced Vision: V570, V350, and V130
New SD functions enable you to save Trends
Remote Access Zoom
You can now view an HMI screen at 1,2,3,4 times its size, or zoom
it to fill your PC display.
Web Server (Enhanced only, supporting TCP/IP)
Enriched web interface, now supports logos.
CANbus: Run Simultaneous modes
In addition to CANopen + UniCAN, you can now run CANopen +
CANbus, Layer 2 by selecting the relevant CANbus option in the
COM Init function (Enhanced Vision only).
New Ladder Functions
Immediate: HSC Frequency Measurement Utilities
Version 7.00: What's New?
VisiLogic 7.0.0
Note that in order to use new version features you must download
the latest OS, via the menu Connection> Communication & OS>
Operating System tab.
Please note that not all features are
documented.
Note that some of the information below refers to Vision Divisions .
These are:
Standard Vision: V120, V230, V260, V280, V290-BW, and V530
Enhanced Vision: V570, V350, and V130
Vision350--Palm-size PLC with COLOR
System
System Integers Double
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Utilities
To see what updates have been released for Unitronics software
utilities, such as DataXport, Remote Access and UniOPC Server,
checkhttp://www.unitronics.com/Content.aspx?page=Downloads .
VisiLogic Application Examples