Bug Fixes...and then some...
rupej said:
I skipped v31 and went straight to v32. But v32 is basically the same from my understanding- mostly bug fixes.
Like nearly all new major releases there will be "Corrected Anomalies", but quite often that is just a small part of what is contained within a new release. There are lots of new features, enhancements and some changes being rolled out with each of these last few releases and version 32 is no exception in this regard. The following is just a taste of what version 32 has brought to the table...
New Features...
Produce-Consume axis over EtherNet/IP
The produce-consume axis over EtherNet/IP lets users select a produced axis controller type that supports AXIS_CONSUMED tags on a remote chassis to be consumed by one or more axes. Produce-consume axis over EtherNet/IP is available only on CompactLogix 5380, Compact GuardLogix 5380, CompactLogix 5480, ControlLogix 5580, and GuardLogix 5580 controllers.
Function Block Functions
Function Block Functions are similar to Function Block instructions but do not require backing tags, require less memory, execute more quickly, and take up less canvas space in a Function Block Diagram. Function Block functions are available only on CompactLogix 5380, Compact GuardLogix 5380, CompactLogix 5480, ControlLogix 5580, and GuardLogix 5580 controllers.
Data Exchange Toolkit
Users can exchange data files that represent Rockwell Automation devices in the automation system. Use files produced in a tool such as EPLAN Electric P8 or AutoCAD Electrical to create a Logix Designer project file that represents a controller-centric subset of the system.
CIP Security fault codes
New CIP Security fault codes report CIP security session errors.
Ethernet Port Fault minor fault
A new EtherNet/IP data storm fault reports network traffic on an Ethernet port.
...and others...
Enhanced Features...
Kinetix 5700 Regenerative Bus Supply (RBS) support
Kinetix 5700 CIP Safety and CIP Advanced Safety Servo Drives
Updated node limits for safety controllers
The L84ES controller now provides a soft limit for nodes instead of a hard limit.
Use Unicast Connection
To enhance the ability to consume tags from controllers, the Use Unicast Connection check box is always enabled, regardless if the path to the producing controller does or does not cross EtherNet/IP.
Alarm set operation instruction
The Alarm set operation (ASO) instruction provides the ability to execute an operation on an alarm set, and the alarm set propagates the operation to all child alarms. Supported operations include Acknowledge, Reset, Enable, Disable, Unshelve, Suppress, Unsuppress and Reset Alarm Count.
Enhanced auditing is now supported for Function Block Diagrams. Enhanced auditing provides a clearer indication of exactly which elements have changed within a Function Block Diagram routine, offering the same granularity in audit log messages as in the Ladder editor.
Visual indication for wire jumps in Function Block Diagrams
Improved display of wire connections within a Function Block Diagram.
Updated Quick Watch menu and "Close All But This" command
Use the updated Quick Watch menu to quickly create a Quick Watch list that contains all the tags and parameters in an open routine.
Use the new "Close All But This" command to close all tabs except the currently selected tab.
Component tracking supported on 5x80 controllers
Component tracking is now supported on Compact GuardLogix 5380, CompactLogix 5380, CompactLogix 5480, ControlLogix 5580, and GuardLogix 5580 controllers as well as on the previously supported CompactLogix 5370, ControlLogix 5570, Compact GuardLogix 5370, and GuardLogix 5570 controllers.
Online editing of User-Defined Data Type member names
On Compact GuardLogix 5380, CompactLogix 5380, CompactLogix 5480, ControlLogix 5580, and GuardLogix 5580 controllers, members of a User-Defined Data Type can be renamed online when any instantiated tags exits.
This reduces the number of scenarios when a project must be taken offline and downloaded to make modifications to data type definitions.
New predefined data types and 64-bit data types to improve range, accuracy, and precision
Added
new predefined data types (
USINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT) and
64-bit data types (
LINT and REAL) to improve range, accuracy, and precision of user applications and increase productivity. The new data types are applicable to CompactLogix 5380, CompactLogix 5480, and ControlLogix 5580 controllers only.
Compact GuardLogix SIL3/PLe support
The Compact GuardLogix controllers are now supported at the SIL3/PLe safety level.
EDS safety AOP
EDS safety AOP allows 3rd party devices to easily and cost effectively develop Logix Designer device profiles for safety devices.
...and others...
Functional Changes...
Run LED blinking on mode transition
Bit addressing of USINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, and LINT is not supported for ONS, OSF, and OSR instructions.
...and others...
There's a good few Corrected Anomalies but also many Known Anomalies. Some of the Known Anomalies may be inherited from previous versions where they have not been corrected yet or they may be new anomalies introduced at v32.
crawler009 said:
...for our new projects we want to go to the Logix L81 CPU...So i think i should go directly to V32 instead of V30 or V31
If intending to use 5580 ControlLogix 1756-L81E they start at firmware revision 29 and up.
If intending to use 5580 GuardLogix 1756-L81ES they start at firmware revision 31 and up.
On the PowerFlex drives and required Add-On Profile (AOP)...
1076273 - PowerFlex Drives Add On Profile (AOP) requirements
Access Level: Everyone
rupej said:
...I have not been able to successfully configure a 525 to have more than the default datalinks...
Yes, this is one of the many issues that Drives AOP v5.03 resolves...
1073130 - PowerFlex Drives: Datalink doesn't show up in the controller tags
Access Level: Everyone
Regards,
George