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UniLogic 2021-- UniCloud IIoT Cloud Platform, EtherCAT & more! (265,162 visits to this link)
UniLogic’ first 2021 release supports UniCloud, Unitronics complete, no-code IIoT Cloud Platform specifically designed for the OEM and Machine Builder. End-to-end, scalable and secure, UniCloud enables you to easily build customized Dashboards and use them to harvest, analyze, and leverage data to boost efficiency, trouble-shoot problems, and implement preventative maintenance—reducing your management overhead and leaving you time to grow your business.
You do not need programming or cloud development skills in order to commission and deploy UniCloud—you can benefit from IIoT services, increase your revenues, and save on costs without relying on programmers and cloud professional staff.This release also introduces UniStream 'Cloud' controllers. UniStream 'Cloud' controllers are an industry first: a PLC with built-in, no-cost cloud services. Each UniStream Cloud PLC is supplied with a pre-paid 5-year Start-up Subscription plan-there is no monthly subscription fee.
UniCloud is also supported by Vision Enhanced, Samba, and will soon be supported by Jazz. While UniStream connects directly to UniCloud, note that other controllers connect via Unitronics secure routers.
To learn more, and take advantage of our free trial offer, click here: https://unitronics.cloud/product/
This release also supports EtherCAT, the industrial fieldbus protocol that drives powerfully precise processes in factories across the globe, via our new EtherCAT Master module. The new module enables you to integrate:
· Unitronics EtherCAT Servo Drives
When you use a Unitronics drive, EtherCAT data exchange is transparent. You can implement motion using UniLogic's Motion function blocks. A single UniStream can support up to 8 drives. Plus, you can easily adapt any Motion application based on CANopen to EtherCAT simply by making a few changes in Hardware Configuration.· Unitronics URB EtherCAT adapter
Via an EtherCAT URB adapter, you can communicate with Unitronics URB Ethernet-based I/O modules· Third-party EtherCAT slave devices
You can import a device's definition file, and exchange data via Ladder using SDO requests.A single UniStream can support one EtherCAT master module, which can support a total of 32 EtherCAT nodes. This includes EtherCAT Servo drives, Remote URB adapters, and third-party EtherCAT devices.
*EtherCAT is currently supported by USC-B5 and USC-B10 only.
For a complete list of features and bug fixes—and to download the latest UniLogic version—click here and scroll down: https://www.unitronicsplc.com/software-unilogic-for-programmable-controllers/
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VisiLogic: 9.9.00 - Protect Your Vision and Samba Systems with New Security Enhancements (240,091 visits to this link)
VisiLogic 9.9.00 focuses on enhancing and strengthening the protection of your automation systems.
It requires you to change default passwords and implement complex passwords and comprises new features to protect Vision and Samba controllers. These features include mandatory password protection for PCOM communications via Ethernet, a method enabling you to block remote access actions initiated via PCOM, and a way to change the Information Mode default password via Ladder.Unitronics strongly recommends that users with existing applications comprising Vision and Samba controllers that are connected to the internet, update to the current VisiLogic and firmware version, as well as to updated versions of Unitronics’ compatible utilities.
In addition to securing Device Level security by using the features included in this new VisiLogic version, implementing effective system security requires a layered approach.
While upgrading to this version enhances device security, network protection is essential as your first line of defense.
It is highly important to make sure that any internet connection will be done using firewalls to restrict unwanted access and that there are no port forwarding settings exposing automation equipment directly to the public network.
Upgrade Now for Enhanced Security
We highly recommend updating to VisiLogic 9.9.00 to benefit from the latest security enhancements and ensure the protection of your critical industrial systems.
The new version is available on our site: https://www.unitronicsplc.com/software-visilogic-for-programmable-controllers/
* For UniCloud customers: please contact us for specific guidance.
For detailed instructions on upgrading and implementing the recommended security measures, please Click Here or contact directly to our technical support team.
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New!!! ***** U90 Ladder***** (221,008 visits to this link)
U90 Ladder 6.3.0, OS 2.20 B00 supports new Jazz models JZ20-R10, JZ20-R16, and JZ20-R31 in Hardware Configuration. These models are 30x faster than JZ10 models, have twice the memory, comprise integral USB programming ports.
Read the version changes at: https://unitronicsplc.com/software-u90-for-programmable-controllers/
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Thank you very much for your reply! But I did it a bit other way. So, VICTORY! I finally did it, though Unitronics Support wrote to me that it's not possible to position UMD0010C-B3 via Modbus. In fact, it's possible - I'm successfully positioning the servo via Modbus RTU. I really have to go now, but I'll edit this post later to explain it better.
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In general, I always try to avoid shorting the outputs by using intermediate conventional or solid state relays. Therefore, unfortunately, I cannot state whether it is possible to determine which output is short-circuited. I think that the state of a short circuit can be determined only in those modules where there are solid-state PNP outputs. For npn, most likely, this function does not work. One more moment - it is not known for sure whether the SDW5 -6 bits remain on when there is no command to turn on the output. Therefore, it is probably necessary to programmatically make logic that will remember in DW the state of this register and disable the outputs until the user confirms that all problems have been eliminated. Contact support@unitronics.com with this question and post the answer here in the thread.
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Thanks! Is it possible to find out which output has a short circuit (for example O1 or O32)?
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By Joe Tauser · Posted
I hear you. It seems like this applies to every brand of servo I've ever worked with 😒 I don't have a UMD in front of me so I can't fill out your form. Sorry. This may be the problem. You didn't included a diagram of how you actually wired it. I posted an explanation about connecting servo and stepper pulse inputs in the Visilogic forum. It applies here, too. Let us know if this helps. Joe T. -
By Joe Tauser · Posted
Unfortunately UniStream will stomp on your program if you try this. If you change to a model that has a different I/O configuration then you have to delete any reference to onboard I/O points that are different. I would make some buffer input and output bit arrays that match the size of the -T42 onboard I/O. Then do a search and replace (Edit tab) for each real I/O point and replace it with the buffer bit. Finally, when you want to put it back in the field add a couple of blocks to copy real inputs to your input bit array and your output bit array to the real outputs. For example - Original code: Code for the -T42: After deleting rung 2 I was able to change the model to a -B1. I realize it is a bit of a pain in the butt to modify your program this way, but it will work. You do what you can with the tools you have. Joe T.
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