Update History

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Last updated: Feb 03, 2023 by CIMON (Unlicensed)
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Ver.8.10

  • Improved running in Windows 11

  • Feature : Scan program Modbus Address(Modicon) Tooltip display option

  • Feature : Bit Device "." Delimiter display option

 

Ver.8.00

  • SupSupports ST language (UPnF / SPROA Only)

  • Supports "PLC Module Setting'

  • Supports "Downgrade Project Version"

  • Supports bits in D Device.

  • Supports "Quick Editor".

  • Instructions now can be drawn in blocks.

  • Function to control the CPU wia SD card is added.(UPnF / SPROA Only)

  • "Find All" now can be docked.

  • Supports Downloader memory backup/restore and consecutive download via Ethernet.

  • BP, SPROA CPU are now selectable.

  • Performance of Cross Ref. is improved

  • Unused comments can now be automatically removed.

  • Simplified upload feature is added.

  • Backup file management (Auto Remove) feature is added.

  • Supports module(AD04W, AD08VI, SD02D, SP08EAO)

  • Improved and stabilized features

 

Ver.7.02

  • Change the maximum number of steps according to CP3E, XPnE, XPnF F/W version.

  • X, Y contact capacity change according to CP3E firmware version.

  • Support Dualization module (CM1-DC10A).

  • Enhanced stability of OPC UA special program.

  • Improved and stabilized features

  • Additional error codes

 

Ver.7.01

  • New CPU models (XPnF/G/S/T, XPnU)

  • PWM special program

  • Adding description for each Loop in PID control program

  • Fine images in DPI configuration

  • Checking the variable editor in device automatically or manually

  • Search items in the variable editor (Same feature with 'Variable Table Expanded Function' -> 'Search')

  • Improved and stabilized features

  • Additional error codes

 

Ver.7.00

  • Comment online edit

  • PLC Secure mode

  • PLC Diagnosis

  • Device Monitor 2.0

  • Ethernet high-speed data logger module(CM1-LG02G)

  • New PLC instructions (FF, RAMP, TRAMP, PWM)

  • V6.20 execution file for the compatibility with previous versions

  • Improvements in features and enhanced stability

 

Ver.6.20

  • EtherCAT Positioning module (CM1-PS08N)

  • Setting passwords on PLC project and program files

  • Improvements in Find All feature

  • Screen zoom on scan program

  • Notice for configuration of DPI settings

  • PC information screen

  • New functions in PID program

  • Additions of error codes

  • New USB Driver (V4.0.0.0) including enhanced stability

  • New I/O module

  • Export of variable file (Original variable file)

 

Ver.6.10

  • Security (User/IP) Program added.

 

Ver.6.00

  • Function Block Diagram added.

 

Ver.5.04

  • OPC UA Communication Program

  • OPC UA User Registration Communication Program

  • Online Edit Variable Table while in RUN Mode Feature

  • PLC Error Information and History Monitoring Feature

  • PLC Simulator Module Additions (SP16EDR, EC01OPC)

  • PLC Link Registration Error Corrected

  • SET, RST Instructions Disabling Realtime Monitoring Bug Corrected

  • CICON Simulator to include these instructions (WSUM, WSUMP, FLTE, FLTEP, DBL, DBLP)

  • When configuring CM-3 - SP04EAA, Disable feature has been corrected not to support according to firmware capacity.

  • User Protocol-related UI corrected

  • While editing Ethernet User Protocol Special Program, disappearing frame order change button bug has been corrected

  • Unsupportive CICON instructions displayed by predictive type feature bug has been corrected

  • Program Comparing check bug corrected

  • CICON Simulator not displaying certain module names has been corrected

  • User Notification Message added for PLCS Ethernet when there is a difference between downloading IP and PLC IP.

  • When the instruction FMOV is used and available device area by CPU types is out of the range, the bug has been corrected not to allow downloading.

  • Device memory back-up and restoration feature that used to malfunction at certain PCs has been corrected.

 

Ver.5.03

  • Variable Table Speed Improvement

  • Warning message will be activated when an overlapping Ethernet Link is configured on the same slot for PLC Ethernet Link.

  • The number of PLC Link Communication Block Frames Rx and Tx has been restricted to these numbers (RX: 32, TX:32).

 

Ver.5.02

  • Scan program is improved.

  • PID Monitoring window is modified.

  • CICON Simulator can communicate with SCADA / Xpanel (CIMON HMI protocol).
    CM1 - AD16Ch module is added.

  • Device description is added or removed automatically from PID program to Variable Table.

  • Before downloading program, Base/ Slot is checked on Special / Communication program.

  • F Device is always displayed at Variable Table.

  • Program information is displayed at the top of Communication and Special Configuration window.

  • External input signal can be selected on PLC-S Positioning module.

  • Online module replacement is improved(XPnB CPU only).

  • CPU type is checked internally when adding a new program.

  • Expansion option can be disabled when selecting a "PLC Link Public/Redundancy" Network(CICON Parameter).

  • Firmware upgrading time is decreased on Special module(30->10 sec).

  • Low Baud Rate(300,600 BPS) is not supported on PLC-S Serial(CDMA) module.

  • Port number is checked at Ethernet Protocol program.

  • PLC Ethernet Scan cancelling is supported.

  • Default value is applied to TC/RTD module configuration.

  • Help button is added to TC/RTD module configuration.

  • The Comment color of Scan program is changed.

  • Previous program can be opened automatically on CICON start-up.

  • Different Devices can be searched on Variable Table.

  • Frame number(in Hex) is displayed at Ethernet/Serial Program.

  • PLC Error code is added (0x031C, 0x031D, 0x031E, 0x031F, 0x0320).

  • Warning message is added to HighSpeed Link(E) configuration(communication performance).

  • Module configuration is updated automatically when executing "Open Project from PLC" menu.
    IRET checking is added to "eriodic Interrupt" program.

  • Error message on Duplicate Timer/Counter is displayed at program compiling step.

  • Duplicate command "SET" or "RST" is checked at program compiling step.

  • After saving Scan Program, check devices in Variable Editor that is currently being used in Scan program.

  • Some of "Special Module Setup" become Enable or Disable according to CPU Type.

  • When you click "EMG Stop" any X or Y axis at "Monitor" of PLCS Position program, both X and Y axis stop at the same time.

 

Ver.5.01

  • USB Driver for Windows 7/8 64Bit is added.

  • Graphic images and Steps for creating New Project are added.

  • After compiled, Cicon shows total steps and used steps according to CPU types.

  • Copy and Paste function is added for User protocol and Comm. frame program.

  • PLC and CICON are connected, “Program Add/Delete/Restore” and “Import Single Program” become disable.

  • FLTE, FLTEP, DBL and DBLP are added.

  • New module AD16Ch. is available.

  • The date of Firmware is displayed as Year/Month.

  • MAC address is shown at “PLC SCAN” windows.

  • After Uploading (PLCPC), comparing and verifying uploaded project with PLC will run automatically.

  • Variable table is refreshed automatically after Downloading project.

  • Some of “Special Module Setup” become Enable or Disable according to CPU Type.

  • When you click “EMG Stop” any X or Y axis at “Monitor” of PLCS Position program, both X and Y axis stop at the same time.

 

Ver.5.00

  • Design Improvement

  • Adds some functions of Variable Editor(Table).

  • Adds PLC SCAN(Ethernet) function.

  • Adds selection background color during Run Edit.

  • Adds Opening project file with Double Click or Drag&Drop.

 

Ver 404

  • PLCS Brick Type CPU is added. Click [Here] for more information

  • Program Information Setting Screen is added.

  • Initializing the Modbus Parameter when changing the project of XP to MP type.

  • Limit of PLCS Flash memory feature is added(Online Menu).

  • Selecting a simulator with PLCS Hybrid is added.

  • Firmware Upgrade feature in PLCS CDMA module is added.

  • Comparison Operation Command is available in SFC Transition.

  • Restarting from the initial SFC step is added.

  • Applying to all Variables in Find and Replace is added.

  • Default connection type is "USB" when creating a new project.

  • New error codes are added(0x319, 0x31A, 0x31B).

  • Configuration table and specification of PLCS is added.

 

Ver 403

  • Supports "MPnA" and "XPnX" CPU. Click [Here] for more information

  • Added project compatible feature and automatic connection feature between XP <-> MP

  • Added the firmware download function for MP series CPU

  • New online status monitoring window for an easy monitoring of the current operations.(Error status / Run, Stop status / Forced IO status)

  • Supports IO forced input/output function in the LD editor

  • When the Rung info in the scan program is double clicked, it prompts users to type in Comments

  • Online editing possible during a CPU warning

  • Added the ability to display the variables and the descriptions at the same time in the editor

  • When CPU Type is changed, link parameters don’t get deleted

  • Improved the mouse input function of LD editor

 

Ver 402

  • CDMA Module NTWE-310 model added.

  • PLCS TC module – Max. Temp. in changing function is added.

  • Position Setup function is added.

  • Module Input/Output points and IO module Icons are added.

  • MP1A / MP2A / MP3A CPU Types added.

 

Ver 401

  • CICON version 4.01 supports PID control for all types of CIMON PLC.

 

Ver 400

  • SFC Program (Ver. 4.00)

  • Device memory Export and Import

  • “Stop deleting empty rungs” added

  • Variable selection dialog

  • Module Config Export for Simulator

  • Detailed device information of double word in Cross Ref. added

  • Full screen(Alt+Enter) and Variable table(F11)

  • LD editor shows Rung number

  • CICON Version pop up message

  • All menus does not activate while compiling.

  • “Don’t insert END” option added

  • Maximum tempt. Setting in PLC-S TC module added.

  • Variable indication when C device is used as word.

  • “Prohibit Uploading sequence program” in PLC parameter

  • FROM / TO window added

  • Firmware upgrade mode

  • Program ID(PID) shows at scan program and SFC program

 

Ver 310

  • PLC-S AD MUX Module Added.

  • PLC-S Ethernet Module Added.

  • PLC-S Serial Module Added.

  • PLC-S RS232 2CH. Module Added.

  • Variable Export / Import function Added.

  • IO Input module Filter Setting Program Added

  • PID Special Program: PID_2 function Added.

  • Incomplete Rung indication (Red and Green) in LD editor Added.

  • Rung Number Added.

  • Device Setting of Cross Reference is modified.

  • Ch1 (RS232) and Ch2 (RS422/485) at PLC Parameter of PLC-S default setup modified.

  • Segment Setup function in Protocol Program Added.

 

Ver 309

  • CIMON Download Utility added

  • DWORD viewer function in memory monitor added

  • PLC-S training kit manual added.

 

Ver 308

  • Check function for PLCS Firmware version added.

  • Check function for PLCS MAC Address added.

  • XP Style Setting added.

  • New Contact Input Dialog added.

  • Load cell setting program range.

 

Ver 307

  • USB Driver for Windows7 64Bit added.

 

Ver 306

  • Add PLC simulator.

 

Ver 305

  • [Search]->[Find All] : [Find Next]function is added.

  • Load Cell : Avr. Time / Weighing Mode(Not used) / Read added.

  • PLC-S TC : [Internal Temp] is added.

  • [Position Status] : Axis and Unit Setting functions are added.

  • PLCS : Internal Comm. manual added.

  • [Tool]->[CICON Options]->[LD Editor] : Font function is added.

 

Ver 304

  • PLC-S D/A Module Setup modified. (Calibration function is added)

  • PLC-S A/D D/A Module Setup modified. (D/A Calibration function is added)

  • PLC-S Positioning program : “Inching Movement” is added

  • PLC-S HSC manual is added.

  • PLC-S Positioning manual is added.

  • Special Card Init. Program is added.

 

Ver 303

  • Auto delete function for empty line.

  • U/I size of [Find and Replace] is modified.

  • Prohibiting function for Upload sequence (PLC parameter)

  • Calibration function for A/D D/A of PLCS A/D module.

  • Auto USB Driver installation and upgrade function.(OS : XP)

  • PLCS : PLC parameter "Pulse Catch Input" modified.(only available at X02, X03, X06)

  • PLCS : PLC parameter "Ethernet" set-up modified. (DHCP)

  • More than 2 special programs cannot be added in project.(when project is compiled, warning pop up)

  • PLCS Positioning : device registration is added in Positioning data Setup.

 

Ver 302

  • Test Version

 

Ver 301

  • HSC Program for plcS

  • Positioning Program for plcS

  • Program for CM2-A

  • Program for CM2-B

  • Variable Table Upgrade