Version 2.1 Do-more Designer is now available. (http://support.automationdirect.com/products/domore.html)
Version 2.1 includes the following new features, most of which are available across all of the Do-more PLC platforms: 205, Terminator, Simulator, and the new BRX line of PLCs. Download Updates.pdf (http://forum.hosteng.com/wndm/updates.pdf) file for complete details about all the new features available for Do-more PLCs in 2.1.
- Support for New BRX Analog Expansion Modules - Supports auto-scaling to/from RX/RY memory. Per-channel signal configuration (select 0-5VDC or +/-10VDC or ...). Click here to see AD's announcement. (https://forum.automationdirect.com/forum/new-product-announcements/108125-september-2017-brx-analog-i-o-expansion-modules)
- User Data Type Structure Definitions - Great for recipes, log details, custom I/O device status/control information. Once you have defined your own User Data Type, you can create any number of Data Blocks or Heap Items of that User Data Type structure definition. Re-use your User Data Type definitions between projects using its import/export facility.
- Load Project Image from SD Card in BRX PLC - Load your BRX PLC with a new PLC project image on the SD card. This is a great feature for OEMs that need to replicate a PLC’s contents over and over again, without the need for using Do more Designer. Just create an image on an SD Card, stick it in a new BRX PLC that is powered down, put the Mode switch to the STOP position, then TURN IT ON.
- Project Notes - a place where you can make general notes about your project. It is saved as part of your Do-more project on Disk and in the PLC.
- AB Style Timer Structure Bit Fields - Specifically .TT (Timer Timing), .DN (Done), .EN (Enabled). These bits behave just like the AB Timers do.
New Instructions
- COPY - Copy Data - Perform most of the data assignment operations in one compact instruction.
- BACKUP - Create PLC Image File - Create an image of your BRX PLC to a .bin file which can later be used to load that project into a BRX PLC without the use of Do-more Designer.
- DEBOUNCE – Reduce Discrete Input Chatter – Software based "signal qualifier" on the powerflow input.
- FLASHER – Cycle Output ON/OFF - Define the flashing cycle of a bit output.
- TIMEDOUT – Timed Output - Sets the Output for a predetermined amount of time based on the powerflow into the box.
There are many more features added in Do-more 2.1. For a complete list, download the most recent Updates.pdf (http://forum.hosteng.com/wndm/updates.pdf) file for more details.
To download Do-more Designer 2.1 (it's free), click here to go to the Do-more Designer download page (http://support.automationdirect.com/products/domore.html).