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Free Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition
The Faster Free PLC
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Visual PLC The PC-Based Automation. Using the Processor of your PC (> 4GHZ), Visual PLC is the fastest PLC in the World.
Visual PLC – an easy to use tool for complex real time applications • • • • • • • • • • •
Straightforward tried and tested programming using the latest cutting edge technical language in Ladder, Grafcet and Litteral packages. Library of ready to use functional modules, complete with source codes. ‘On line’ programming and modifications. Comprehensive simulation and de-bugging of your application. Facility for writing complex programs using the latest advanced IT language. External reference to programs contained in DLLs. Generates the optimised 32-bit machine code thanks to ARSoft’s incremental compiler. Graphically integrated development environment. Fully compatible with programs written in Visual Pascal or Delphi. Unlimited number of variables. Directly Compatible with Visual IO Cycle time 1 ms.
Visual PLC’s editor rolls user-friendliness and simplicity into one comprehensive package no complex menu or time-consuming configuration is necessary. The automation variables command is followed directly by programming in whichever language you wish..
Visual PLC is OPC server
Visual PLC, an easy to master tool In practically no time and without any prior kno wledge of the system you will be carrying out your first applications. The first phase is selecting the variables that will act as an image table for your physical I/Os. Then choose the language most adaptable to your automation. The scope of the languages that form the base of Arsoft’s compiler allows you to manipulate all process variables in all forms (8/16/32 bits, bits in a word, reals, single, character strings, different arrays of types etc…) Each inputted program is compiled at speed, giving rise to a stand-alone module that can be loaded up in the real time engine. These modules are freely distributable and useable in other applications that use the real time engine. Visual PLC includes a real stepping debugger. Watch all variables, place break points, and force values.
On-Line Modifications Automation at 1 ms All is included in only one file – Visual PLC generates independent EXE Files. 2
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By clicking on the Global Variables icon, you can define your automation variables. Various masks of declaration of variables are proposed. All type of variables is available, from just simple bits to arrays through to character strings. The compilation of global variables enables the creation of a compiled block, independent of and operatable by the real time engine or other visual I/O applications.
A simple grid of parameter setting, enables carrying out the link between the global variables and the remote I/O. This configurator allows to test the communication and to visualize the state of the inputs/outputs.
The Grafcet editor enables the programming of the Steps and the Transitions in advanced language or in Ladders. Each Grafcet comprises a bit grid, which the user can access from other programs for the testing or affecting of the steps involved. Each also has an integer board at its disposal that gives the time of activation for each step. .
Visual PLC enables to perform your programming using the Ladder diagram. The graphical editor allows all sorts of complex equations; such that there is an almost limitless number of a time. The use of functional modules opens a wide range of processing possibilities. The mouse can be used to carry out on variables affect operations and visual dynamics.
Visual PLC has a complete library of functional blocks, which you can enrich. In the editor of functional modules, you will define the input and output parameters and the source code of your module.
Visual PLC has the tools necessary to the development your applications. (Visudyn of variables, cross references, mnemonics, printing project)
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Visual I/O Royalty-Free distribution Scada, Man Machine Interface, and your Applications for
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The presentation of the editor of Visual I/O is classic and intuitive. You will find a bar of command, a navigator with the list of the mimics and the programs there. One toolbox with various tabs enables a ready-to-use choice of components.
Is it necessary to pay for each generated application?
No, you buy the product only once and all the applications generated will be entirely free.
Who can use Visual I/O?
It is for all the developers who want to create Windows © Industrial applications.
What type of applications can I develop?
All. HMI enabling users to visualize and control industrial processes. Database, SCADA. Finally, no limit.
What do I need to know?
You need to have programmed at least once in your life (or in school!). It is of a disconcerting facility.
How much time will it take me to come up to speed on Visual I/O ?
2 to 3 days. The handbook guides you gradually in the creation of your application.Many reusable examples are provided.
Do all the modules come standard with the product?
Yes, everything is included, from conception to maintenance. Visual I/O has no variables (tags) limitations.
Does Visual I/O create
How powerful is the Visual I/O language?
Yes. You can distribute them freely, without paying any royalties. All is included in only one file generally less than 1 Mbytes because Visual I/O is a real compiler. The language used is the Pascal language, which is simple and very powerful at the same time. You will use procedures and high-level functions. You can also program directly in assembler. With the product, all the sources of libraries are supplied.
Which are the features ?
Writing code is good, but do not write, it is often better. Visual I/O includes all necessary components delivered with their source code.
My applications will work in network?
Yes, the same application can be launched on several PC connected in network. These applications will share the same global variables. When an application modify a value, the others applications will be automatically updated. 4
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Visual I/O creates a single executable file (Myappli.EXE)
Unlimited TAGS (Variables) Visual IO variables are defined on line and at design time. Visual IO variables (global variables) are shareable by network thanks to PLC remote Control. Unlimited variables in different formats: Byte, Word, Integer, Real, Extended, Single, Double ...Creating Array and Structure if necessary. Visual I/O variables are also shared in memory and in real time by Visual PLC.
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Create FABULOUS INTERFACES. All windows controls and sophisticated components : Editbox, Tabs, Listbox, Combobox, Images, Scrollers, Graphic buttons, Checkbox, Selector, Array, Graphical List, Report, Icons List, Tree-View, ActiveX, click areas, Slider, Splitter, Status Bar, WebCam and much more...
Classic SUPERVISION Alarms : Handle any bit or Numerical value as an alarm. Historicals : Lets you recording in back task numerical values or binary states. Recipes : Recipes define the list of variables which are beings affected during the process. Events : Events can generate a simple or complex actions. Reports : The generator of report of Visual I/O lets you to create printable pages. Visual I/O is delivered with more 150 specialized components (with source code) to manage your data.
Automatic OFFICE Link Thanks to Excel components, import and export easily your data. Alarms, history and events are already compatible with Excel.
A Powerful, Simple and intuitive LANGUAGE. Visual I/O is based on the Pascal language (as Delphi from Borland (c)).
An Interactive DEBUGGER. Debugging with break points and single stepping your program. Watching variables.
Communication with PLCs. Delivered with standard protocols : PROFIBUS DP (card needs), Modbus, Omron SysmacWay, Siemens MPI, Schneider Unitelway, advantech on the serial comport completely free. Visual I/O is a server as well as an OPC client, enabling you to connect to all the communication servers in the market (up to 40 protocols in certain suppliers).
Up to 150 professional COMPONENTS Component : A Reusable PROGRAM. Secure your developments. A component can be used simultaneously by several applications. An application can use several different components. The components that you create are secure, meaning that nobody can see or copy their source code, their analysis, etc. This is useful for commercial software. However, all Visual I/O components are delivery with theirs source code.
Create a final single Executable file. All your application is contained in a single file (generally
