September, 2017 - Announcing the release of Do-more Designer 2.1 (BRX Analog)

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Version 2.1 Do-more Designer is now available.

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 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.
  
• 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 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.