TwidoSuite Version 1.02 (C) Copyright 2006 Schneider Electric ************************************************************************************** WHAT'S NEW > New ergonomic interface - The software is organized to go step by step into the life cycle of a project - This allows a true intuitivness. > New user interface - The software opens access to the tools you need of the step you are. > New aesthetic - Modern and simply smart - Browsing is fluid and pleasant. > Bi-lingual - The software is installed with English and local language (in between French,German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese). - The users can always access to the reference language : English. Making easy to discuss with the technical support. > Simple and powerful tools to browse and manage datas - Symbols - Data browser - Cross reference browser. > User program is organized into sections. - This allows a correct application structure. > Ladder editor : totally renewed. - You just need to define your starting point then the objects , the ladder editor deals with these automatically. > Automatic generation of a complete application file. - Adaptable into sections - html exportable > User is guided through the creation steps of his project in order no to forget any task. > A clear management of the projects : - An opened tool to describe the project informations and to check them, even before to open existing project. > The graphic tool make easy the description of the material configuration as well as its modification. > Bill of material : linked to the material description of the application - The Bill of Material tool creates automatically the list of needed products for the application. - This list can be exported into CSV format. > Hardware and datas are configurable thanks to an intuitive simple tool. - Datas are displayed into categories in order to find them quickly and easily. > Inverters ATV71 macros ************************************************************************************** RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS A) SOFTWARE > PC-compatible computer with - processor Pentium 466 MHz or higher recommended - 128 MB of RAM or higher recommended - 100 MB of hard disk space > Operating system : Windows 2000 or Windows XP - Avoid patch 834707-SP1 (corrected by patch 890175) and patch 896358 which cause problems on Help On Line ! - Service Pack 2 or higher recommended. You can download it from www.microsoft.com web site. B) FIRMWARE > Update Firmware version of Twido with V.3.5 placed in the Firmware folder > All previous firmware versions are available in the same folder For more details refers to the end of this file in the Nota Bene1 and Nota Bene2 section. ************************************************************************************** INSTALLATION > To install TwidoSuite on your computer, it is recommended to have administrator rights on your computer. ************************************************************************************** REGISTRATION > This Software must be registered after a 30 days evaluated period. The registration is free. ************************************************************************************** LIMITATION > This Version will not allow file names with more than 32 characters > This version will not allow automatic replacement of operand (ie. %i0.0.... ). In case of I/O expansion position modification you should replace manualy the operands already used ************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************** Nota Bene1: TWIDO CONTROLLERS OPERATING SYSTEM INFORMATION This CD contains the files of TWIDO controllers operating systems for version v3.0 to v3.5 These operating systems can be transferred by means of the OS loader, available from the launcher of TWIDOSUITE. In order to obtain the latest product functions it is recommended to transfer the most recent compatible version (latest software version = SV). Be carefull, it is recommended not to transfer a version less than V2.0 on a PLC with a more recent version. The compatibility table below shows the different OS software versions associated with the technology bases of controllers: TABLE: Technology Base Software Versions Compact: TWDLCAA10DRF SV3.0, SV3.2, sv3.4, sv3.5 TWDLCAA16DRF SV3.0, SV3.2, sv3.4, sv3.5 TWDLCAA24DRF SV3.0, SV3.2, sv3.4, sv3.5 Modular: TWDLMDA20DUK SV3.0, SV3.2, sv3.4, sv3.5 TWDLMDA20DTK SV3.0, SV3.2, sv3.4, sv3.5 TWDLMDA20DRT SV3.0, SV3.2, sv3.4, sv3.5 TWDLMDA40DUK SV3.0, SV3.2, sv3.4, sv3.5 TWDLMDA40DTK SV3.0, SV3.2, sv3.4, sv3.5 TWDLCAA40DRF SV3.0, SV3.2, sv3.4, sv3.5 TWDLCAE40DRF SV3.0, SV3.2, sv3.4, sv3.5 OS file example: The binary file name of the TWDLCAA16DRF SV3.0 controller will be: TWIDO16_V0300P00.tfw; The binary file name of the TWDLMDA40DUK (or TK) SV3.0 controller will be: TWIDO40_V0300P00.tfw. The OS loader allows to choose the (TWIDO) target controller binary file as well as the requested software version. Compatibility is always given in incremental order of the OS index. Reminder: Compatibility information: Hardware: All hardware have similar behavior Version: full compatibility from SV3.00 to SV3.5 ************************************************************************************** Nota Bene2: TWIDOSUITE's FUNCTIONAL LEVELS INFORMATIONS All the versions of TwidoSoft and TwidoSuite are compatible with all OS versions. The functional level synchronise the functionalities available on PLC’s OS version and TwidoSoft/TwidoSuite version. If you use the automatic level “the very lowest”, you define the minimum configuration that matches your needs. If you use the automatic level “the very highest”, you get the most of your controller possibilities. Choosing Manual allows you to select between different levels, when you know precisely what you want : If you use a level 1.0, you can work with any controller OS version. If you use a level 2.0, you need a controller OS version >= 2.0 If you use a level 2.5, you need a controller OS version >= 2.5 If you use a level 3.0, you need a controller OS version >= 3.0 If you use a level 3.2, you need a controller OS version >= 3.2 If you use a level TwidoSuite, you need a controller OS version >= 3.4 Remark : if you want to use a controller OS version N.i, you must Use a functional level <= N.i !