What’s new in INGEAR Allen-Bradley Studio 6,0
Updated 11/24/2010 (version 6.0.2010.1124)
· Corrected problem with CIP Error 66305/0x010301 - Connect failure (no buffer memory)
· Added Resolving Windows 7 and 64-bit Compatibility Issues help topic.
Updated 04/15/2010 (Maintenance)
· Corrected installation problem with runtime distribution components
Updated 02/24/2010 (version 6.0.2010.224)
· Support for 64-bit Windows
· Support for Windows 7
· Support for optional USB License Key ("Dongle")
· Improved Setup and Installation
· Improved CIP timeout operation
· Improved Gateway routing path operation
· Improved CIP error code generation / reporting
· Changed OnErrorEvent nErrorCode parameter Long data type for improved error reporting
· Changed .ErrorCode property to Long data type for improved error reported
· Updated Error Code list and descriptions
· Improved license manager software application
· Updated VB 6 example projects
· Updated VB.NET example project
Updated 09/22/08
· Fixed problem with setup not recognizing actived Developers License for redistribution component installation.
Updated 09/04/08 (version 5.2.0.23)
· Corrected problem with free evaluation reporting "Error 429: You do not have an appropriate license to use this control".
Updated 08/21/08 (version 5.2.0.22)
· Corrects problem with -3 timeout errors on serial DF1 connections
Updated 01/29/08 (version 5.2.0.17)
· Corrects problem with license becoming invalid after short duration causing design-time failure to load or use the component.
Updated 01/14/08 (version 5.2.0.16)
· Fixed problem with multiple instances of the ActiveX communicating to same Micrologix 1100
· Rebuilt installation with InstallShield 2008
Updated 11/05/07 (version 5.2.0.15)
· Fixed problem with MicroLogix 1100 Series B FRN 4.0 and Later.
· Correct problem with size field in PLC-5 ethernet protocol.
Updated 06/15/07
· Corrected problem with kernel mode driver (driverx.sys) starting
· Corrected problem with recovering from serial cable disconnect with 1761-NET ENI module
· Fixed install set folder to INGEAR.Allen-Bradley ActiveX 5.2
· Tested with MicroLogix 1100 Series B FRN 4.0.
Updated 03/21/07
· Added support for DF-1 Serial Baud rates of 38.4K, 115K and 230K
· Corrected problem when communicating ControlLogix Gateway to PLC-5 via ControlNet
· Updated SERVCFG.EXE applet
Updated 12/2005
· Added support for Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 Ethernet Processors
Updated 09/2004
· Added Apartment Model Threading to control.
· Added ControlLogix/CompactLogix DF1 driver using PLC-5 Mapped Messages
Updated 04/2004
· Added support for ControlLogix / CompactLogix via 1761 NET ENI
· Added VB .NET usage and syntax to Help File
· Added VB.NET examples SIMPLE.NET, ARRAY.NET, UNSOLMSG.NET
New name in Components List
· INGEAR Allen-Bradley PLC ActiveX Control Studio ver 5.2 is now listed as
INGEAR Allen-Bradley Studio 5.2 PLC ActiveX Control
In versions prior to Studio 5.0, the control was listed as ABCTL OLE Control Module in the components list.
This name change does not affect applications you’re upgrading to Studio ver 5.2. The control class remains ABCTL as in previous versions.
New ICON appearance.
· INGEAR Allen-Bradley PLC ActiveX Control Studio ver 5.2 has a new ICON representation in the Toolbox and on Forms. The change in ICON appearance does not affect applications you’re upgrading from prior versions of the control.
ControlLogix Gateway Support for Ethernet to Data Highway PLUS.
· INGEAR Allen-Bradley PLC ActiveX Control Studio ver 5.2 now supports Ethernet to Data Highway Plus via Allen-Bradley’s ControlLogix Gateway.
ControlLogix L555x Remote Processor Access.
· INGEAR Allen-Bradley PLC ActiveX Control Studio ver 5.0 now supports access to ControlLogix L555x CPU’s in remote racks. In versions prior to Studio 5.2 you applications were limited to accessing processor in the same I/O chassis as the Ethernet module.
Improved Ethernet Driver (Connection Sharing)
· INGEAR Allen-Bradley PLC ActiveX Control Studio ver 5.0 eliminates limits on the maximum number of ActiveX controls that can be used at a time. In versions prior to 5.0 each instance of the ActiveX control established its own session with the PLC. When used with controllers that supported a low number of active sessions (such as SLC 5/05 or 1761-NET ENI ), the user would need to keep the total number of PLC ActiveX control instances below the number of active sessions. INGEAR Allen-Bradley Studio v 5.0 now employs connection sharing which these limitations:
Improved Ethernet Driver (Synchronous Operation)
· INGEAR Allen-Bradley PLC ActiveX Control Studio ver 5.0 now uses SYNCHRONOUS I/O for Ethernet Read/Write operation. When communicating to Allen-Bradley processors via Ethernet, the control will return from a .Trigger command when it has completed the transaction. The behavior is similar to DLL function call that returns when operation is complete. For backward compatibility, the controls event handlers will still fire. In versions prior to Studio 5.0, Ethernet communications were ASYNCHRONOUS I/O, meaning calls to the .Trigger Method and firing of the Event Handlers happened independently.
TimeOut Property
· INGEAR Allen-Bradley PLC ActiveX Control Studio ver 5.0 now uses milliseconds for the Ethernet communications TimeOut property. This provides a finer resolution for detecting communication errors. In version prior to Studio 5.0, the TimeOut property was in seconds.
Increased PLC-5 Ethernet Block READ/WRITE Size
· INGEAR Allen-Bradley PLC ActiveX Control Studio ver. 5.0 increase the maximum block read/write size on PLC-5 Ethernet 1000 words. In versions prior to Studio 5.0 the maximum block read/write on a PLC-5 is 120 Words.
Improved Error Codes (WINSOCK)
· INGEAR Allen-Bradley PLC ActiveX Control Studio ver 5.0 reports WINSOCK errors as related to Ethernet communications. Reporting WINSOCK Error codes helps diagnose and correct Ethernet communication issues.
Improved Driver Configuration Program.
· INGEAR Allen-Bradley PLC ActiveX Studio ver 5.0 adds support for
8 Adapters
ControlLogix Gateway to PLC-5
ControlLogix Gateway to SLC 5/04
Context Sensitive Help
Improved Licensing Application
· The Licensing program has been improved to simplify moving the license between computers as well as moving license on floppyless systems. The license program has been enhanced to provide INGEAR PLC ActiveX and Driver version information.