GE Fanuc Series 90 micro software

Ravingmadman · Apr 20, 2016

I hope there is someone out there that can help. I recently inherited 35 Magnum presses (circa 1995) that have GE Fanuc Series 90 micro PLC's. The program for it is not compatible with my Microsoft 7, so I was wondering if there is an alternative programming software that would work for both. Thanks for any information.

Steve Bailey · Apr 20, 2016

What programming software are you trying to use? The current offering from GE is called Proficy Machine Edition.

Program files created with the earlier GE software packages, Logicmaster or VersaPro, can be imported into a Proficy Machine Edition project.

NetNathan · Apr 20, 2016

LogicMaster90 software must be what you have. It is dos based and quit working after WinXP.
You can get it to run on WIn7 in a WindowsXP mode virtual machine....but it is tricky.
It is best to upgrade to Machine Edition.

RussB · Apr 20, 2016

The above is good information. Worst case will that you will need to download the latest firmware for your those S-90 Micro PLCs.
GE still makes a VersaMax Micro that is compatible too.

Steve Bailey · Apr 21, 2016

From a PM sent to me, Russ and NetNathan.

Do you know what software that I can use to program the 35 GE Fanuc series 90 micro PLC's that is compatible with Windows 7. I would change out all the units for newer ones, but that would get expensive. Any thing that you could tell me would help. Thanks

We've already given you the names of the three GE software packages capable of programming those PLCs. The good news is that the programming package that GE is currently selling (Proficy Machine Edition) is compatible with them, even though they are obsolete models.
Speaking only for myself, although I think Russ and NetNathan will agree, I prefer to keep the discussion here on the forum and not take it offline by PM. By keeping it here other people with similar issues may benefit and you may get additional people involved in the discussion.

RussB · Apr 21, 2016

Steve Bailey said:
From a PM sent to me, Russ and NetNathan.

We've already given you the names of the three GE software packages capable of programming those PLCs. The good news is that the programming package that GE is currently selling (Proficy Machine Edition) is compatible with them, even though they are obsolete models.
Speaking only for myself, although I think Russ and NetNathan will agree, I prefer to keep the discussion here on the forum and not take it offline by PM. By keeping it here other people with similar issues may benefit and you may get additional people involved in the discussion.

I agree.
Get with your local GE dealer and ask to purchase Proficy Machine Edition Lite Developer Suite it currently costs about $650 USD. You should already have a cable.
If you give us the part number we can suggest a modern replacement for future needs in case one dies or to have on hand as a spare part.
If you need to update the firmware on any go here:
https://ge-ip.force.com/communities/CC_Knowledge?contents=Firmware_Upgrades__c&q=Series 90 Micro

Ravingmadman · Apr 21, 2016

Software for Logicmaster 90

Thanks guys... I'm looking into to finding my local GE vendor. Let you know how it turns out.

Azzou · Apr 7, 2024

Hello ,the link is empty so i couldnt get update firmware for ge 90 micro , can anyone help me ,thanks

Steve Bailey · Apr 7, 2024

The thread is eight years old.

What is your actual problem and why do you think it will be solved by upgrading the firmware on an obsolete PLC?

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