Spring Release 2020
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.
New URB Remote I/O |
New Remote IO modules are now available, and have been added to the URB Remote I/O Configurator including a new Loadcell/Strain-gauge module.
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New Axis Servo FBs |
New FBs MC Read Drive and MC Write Drive enable you to read/write values of a specified parameter within the drive's Configuration. |
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Remote Access |
You can now export operands to a CSV file during a Remote Access session. |
This FB returns the value of a specific parameter from within the drive Configuration, according to the Parameter ID number.
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New in 2020
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’
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Vision controllers now support Unitronics’ broad range of Servo Drives & 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:
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. Note that this version includes a servo-specific OS. From this release on, all OS version that support servo will be released with a version number that ends in an odd numeral. |
Ethernet-based |
Ethernet-based
URB Remote I/O – initially released for UniStream – are now
supported by Vision & Samba controllers. This release also includes a new utility, the URB Remote I/O Configurator, on the Tools menu. |
Vector: Struct functions |
In order
to support URB Remote I/O, Struct functions now include an
Import option. |
Notes Regarding this Version
OS Versions |
From this release on, all OS version that support servo will be released with a version number that ends in an odd numeral. |
CANbus |
Note
Servo communication is via CANopen. |
Notes Regarding this Version
Registration |
Beginning with this version, please note that user registration is required. It is a simple process that takes only a few minutes. |
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. |
Unitronics’ VFDs: Ladder Functions |
You can now use VisiLogic's convenient Drag & Drop Ladder functions to run Unitronics’ line of VFDs. |
SD Browser |
You
can enable your end user to navigate to the user application
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New Ethernet SIs: # of RX/TX Packets |
These SIs record the number of packets received or transmitted per socket. They apply to all Ethernet communications. The number of packets received per socket is stored in these integers as follows:
In controllers offering more than 4 sockets, such as V700
The number of packets transmitted per socket is stored in these integers as follows:
In controllers offering more than 4 sockets, such as V700
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Notes Regarding this Version
Registration |
Beginning with this version, please note that user registration is required. It is a simple process that takes only a few minutes. |
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. |
Ladder:
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VisiLogic Ladder nets are now wide, and reach completely across your PC screen - no empty areas. This gives you twice the editing space. |
Switching I/O Configurations |
Once you have added I/O Expansion Modules to your project, you can create variations called 'IO Module Configurations'. Configurations are hardware profiles that enable a controller to run the application if it has a physical I/O configuration that is different from the full I/O Configuration in the project. Each profile that you create has an index number. You determine which configuration is active by storing a value in SI 205. The application will run according to the selected Config without error. To enable your program logic to run correctly when switching configurations, you must map the digital inputs and outputs to MBs, and use these MBs as program conditions instead of Input and Output operands. Since analog I/Os are linked to operands, they do not require any special handling. |
Run As Admin |
VisiLogic and other software utilities are now set to "Run as Admin". |
Project
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Simple,
static HMI elements such as lines and circles now appear on
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Remote
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You can now Jump to Display in Alarms when running Remote Access. |
V700, SI 184: Port |
SI 184 Indicates which port is installed: 0-none, 1-serial, 2-ethernet,4-Profibus |
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 . |
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Data Table Import |
When importing a .UPD file, you now have options to Select all and Clear all |
Project Memory Map |
Project memory map now displays topic sizes. |
SMS Configuration (V2xx only) |
SMS configuration now supports Eastern Europe language set. |
VisiLogic GUI: Russian |
The VisiLogic Interface can now be translated to Russian. |
Printing |
Comments are fully printed when printing Ladder. |
Data Table export |
Each Data table field can be assigned a special caption and format for export to Excel. |
FB Protocol, CRC |
A new type, CRC-16/BYPASS is now supported. |
Keyboard symbols |
Virtual keyboards now have the underscore symbol where the copyright symbol was held. |
Samba: 4 new models
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Hardware Configuration now supports four new Samba models. Models SM35-J-TA22, SM43-J-TA22, and SM70-J-TA22 comprise:
Model SM70-J-RA22 offers:
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Vision
700: |
The V700 can now act as a Profibus slave, joining the V430, V350, and V130. |
New
HMI Element: |
List of Meters enables you to display completely different versions of the same meter by changing an index number. |
New Versions of Utilities |
Remote Access V9.8.08 and Remote Operator for PC V1.0.60 support List of Meters. They are available for download on the Unitronics web site. |
Samba
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Hardware Configuration now supports two new Samba models offering a new I/O configuration: SM35-J-RA22
& SM43-J-RA22 |
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. |
Vision700 Support |
The new 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 the built-in Ethernet port does not support the Ethernet system operands used by other Vision controllers. Check the 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:
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Samba43 & Vision43: |
Improved, elegant alpha-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, 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. |
FB Support |
As of this version, the function block PLC DataCom is no longer supported. |
Major HMI Image |
VisiLogic's HMI image library now comprises the same high-quality graphic images as UniLogic, the programming environment for Unitronics' latest line of UniStream controllers. Installed along with this version, the images are located in the UniPics library. They are organized into folders according to size. This helps you to select images that suit the size of your controller screen, avoid resizing, and optimally display the images. |
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This version supports an addition to the Samba line, two new models with a 7" graphic touch-screen and onboard I/Os.
Samba is especially suited for small machine applications.
Two models are available: SM70-J-R20
SM70-J-T20
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This version supports an addition to the Vision line, the Vision430™, 10 models with a 4.3" graphic touch-screen and onboard I/Os.
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This version supports an addition to the Samba line, two new models with a 4.3" graphic touch-screen and onboard I/Os.
Samba is especially suited for small machine applications.
Two models are available: SM43-J-R20
SM43-J-T20
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BACnet Configurator VisiLogic now includes a BACnet configurator on the Tools menu. |
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In order to support new features, you must update the PLC OS to 3.8.16 or later. |
This version supports Samba, a 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
SM35-J-T20
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In order support new features, you must update the PLC OS to 3.8.xx or later. |
New Remote I/O Module in Hardware Configuration: 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.
Note that
- The module is programmed in VisiLogic, download is via USB port.
- The EXF-RC15 functions as a node in a Vision UniCAN network.
- Since the EXF-RC15 is a stand-alone module, no I/O expansion modules may be connected to it.SMS Languages
SMS messages now support different languages. Note that the default language, English, supports most European languages.HMI Element: SD Browser includes new features
- A Send File button, that writes the name of a selected file to write a file name to a vector of MIs.
- An MB to change the sort order of the files from new to old and back.
- Folder to Display: if the Excel folder is selected, you can select whether to display the names of .csv or .txt files.FB Protocol
New CRC options include CRC-16_B (big endian ), and 2 additional CRC-IBM suited to MODBUS: CRC-16_ANSI_L (little endian) and CRC-16_ANSI_B (big endian).CANLayer 2
2 new utilities: Send RTR and Send RTR Ex.Download Message options via Project Properties
Choose to filter the display of Download messages via Project> Properties> Download Messages.New Utility: Read 1.25 mS Counter'
located on the Ladder Utils menus, use this to increment a counter every 1,25 mSec.UTC
UTC now supports operands XI and XDW.USB driver
Now supports Windows 64-bitInterrupt
Utils> Debug> Interval Start and End functions are now supported in Interrupt subroutines.Remote Access
Now supports the following:
o Alarm screens for V1040
o DW operand values in Hex format
o Custom keyboardsHMI Elements, Text Images
Particularly suited for displaying double-byte languages such as Chinese, Japanese and Korean
o "Fit to Size" is according to the biggest/longest text
o Binary and List text image – supporting one font size in all elements
o Using standard HMI palette for back and fore colors
o Optimize size function for text images variables: binary text image, list text image+ gradients
o Select background colors for text of image button from palette of buttons colors – gradient and flat
This release also includes:
OS, Profibus and Ethernet
Profibus and Ethernet cannot co-exist in the same application. The factory-installed OS supports Ethernet. The release comprises a separate OS for applications comprising Profibus.
If your application uses Profibus, install the appropriate OS from Connection > Communication & OS, and select the OS tab.
Click Check, and follow the on-screen instructions.Help file fixes
Updated System Operands descriptions
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
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 now view up to 64 files (increased from 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 Static HMI 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.
Previous issues, fixed in this current version.
Customized Splash Screen:
Was not shown in certain circumstances.Trends from SD:
Improved handlingString Library:
Was sometimes unnecessarily downloaded, which increased Download time.Leading Zeroes in IP addresses:
Caused connection errors.PTO:
- List of elements in Find window did not match the list of PTO functions in Utilities menu.
– A Move function taking place while another Move was active did not function as expected.
– Did not always operate the right transistor outputs.Font limit:
Exceeding the legal limit regarding the number and volume of fonts, sometimes lead to a PLC error after download. As of this version, a warning is displayed to the programmer to prevent download.PID:
In certain circumstances, PID parameters were set to “-1” by Autotune.
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.
New V350 and V130 models
These new controllers offer the following features:
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 outputsImmediate Read HSO
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 RoutineNew Download Project default mode
As of this version, the default Download Project mode for both Standard and Enhanced 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.CANbus Message 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.DNS Resolver
Now supports up to 80 charactersPTO Functions
These functions are now also supported by models V350/V130-TR6 and V350/V130-TR20.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.
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. Use the new SIs: SI 244 X Coordinates, Num Keypad/Alarm screen and SI 245 Y coordinates. Edit these values to move these elements to the desired location.New modems
Sierra Wireless GL6100 and Cinterion MC55i are now in SMS and GPRS Modem Services.ESC button: 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. You can now set a port number via MI.
Fixed (these are issues fixed in the current version)
Transparent images
Are now supported on all color models (65536 colors).J1939
Improvements in configuration.PTO utility
(PTO-enabled v130/350 models only)
- Fixes normal stop on Accelerate phase
- Protect user from trying to run undefined PTO channels
- Updated status messages in Configuration and Stop modules
- Prevent reverse movement in PTO StopSystem text
Now properly aligned on screen.Password String variable
Using arrows generated error.SD files
Data Table and Trend The related SIs - maximum number of DT files (SI64) and max number of trend files (SI63) - now function as expected.DF1
Improved handling.
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.Display images, 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 that older projects including many images, especially where images are switched rapidly to provide animation, may run at reduced speeds, and in certain cases may not function properlyUniVision Licensing-Protect your Intellectual Property
The new UniVision Licensing function on the Utils menu may be used in conjunction with the UniVision Licensing stand-alone utility, which may be freely downloaded from http://unitronics.com/Content.aspx?page=DownloadsNew GSM/GPRS Modems support
Cinterion MC55i and Sierra Wireless GL61000PTO Functions: Simple Motion Control
PTO software functions are based on the high-speed counters in certain Vision130/350 modelsHMI Editor
New view shows the Display screen and Jumps in separate tabs at the top of the editing window.
Compatibility issues
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Version Incompatibility |
Downloading a project built with a version previous to VisiLogic 9.xx to a controller with system files released with VisiLogic 9.xx or later (Boot, BinLib and/or OS) will lead to version mismatch. VisiLogic V9.xx is released with Boot V2.002 (xx), BinLib V1.010 (xx) and OS V3.003 (xx), and is only compatible with these files 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. |
This version included Bug Fixes, but no added features.
HMI Editor View default: In V8.6.2, the Editor opened in Zoom mode; the jumps were not visible.
Ladder Bug: Placing MODBUS elements sometimes caused an RTE.
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.
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 OutputsNew Snap-in Modules
- V200-18-E46B 18 Digital (including 2 shaft encoders), 9 Analog Inputs w15 Relay 2 pnp/npn HSO, 2 Analog Outputs
- V200-18-E62B 30 Digital (including 2 shaft encoders), 2 Analog Inputs w15 Relay 28 pnp, 2 pnp/npn HSO, 2 Analog OutputsVisiLogic 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.New Save Trends to SD feature
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.
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.
