Direct Soft 6 Specs
Direct Soft 6 Specs
Overview
DirectSOFT6 Programming Software has
been designed to make DirectLOGIC PLC
programming easier than ever before.
The 32-bit Windows-based package Flexible configuration allows you to customize the look and feel of the software to suit your needs and desires.
provides simple menu and icon choices
that operate similarly to those found in
Laptop/portable Maintenance releases
most standard Windows packages. With computers and You can receive maintenance releases
at no charge by downloading them from
DirectSOFT6 you can have the power of off-site usage our Web site. These often include some
Windows on the factory floor. Many of you may be using laptop minor feature enhancements along with
To download our free version, please visit computers for field service work. This is software corrections.
our Web site at: perfectly acceptable as long as it adheres
to the guidelines described previously.
www.automationdirect.com/directsoft Software upgrades
PC-R60-U $263.00
Which package is right Can I ship a copy to my Any release that contains major feature
for you? customer? enhancements will be subject to the
The programming software packages No, except for a single backup copy, you normal upgrade charge in effect at that
share the same general features, but cannot make, install, or distribute any time. The DirectSOFT6 upgrade part
there are a couple of key differences: additional copies. You can transfer the number is PC-R60-U.
PC-DSOFT6 programs all six CPU families original copy (original CD, any appli- Note: This upgrade will update any older packages
that are already installed on your system to a full
(DL05, DL06, DL105, DL205, DL305 and cable upgrades, and any documentation)
programming package with all CPU support.
DL405). by taking advantage of our Web registra-
PC-DS100 is a free, full-feature software tion and ownership transfer site.
package that allows a maximum of 100
words for programming, editing, and Of course, this means you cannot legally
downloading. Larger programs can be keep a copy once you have transferred
created and saved but NOT reopened or the original.
downloaded without purchasing the full
version.
Number of users
The packages listed above are really
“single-station” packages. That is, you
can legally install them on only one
computer. However, if there is only one
person who primarily uses the computer
(over 80% of the time), then you can
install the software on a laptop, home
office, or any other single backup
computer.
DirectSOFT6 Features
Program editing features Printing features Online operation
• “Tip of the Day” gives you programming • Print any available view, including
ladders, charts, and mnemonics
features
guidance, information on shortcuts and • Online help system with supported CPU
tips for taking advantage of features • Print multiple columns instruction list
• Full-screen Point and Click Editing with • Use zoom to enlarge or reduce print size • DSLaunch as a central manager for all
the mouse and icons • Preview the printouts before you send projects, links, and applications
• Edit Tool Box contains icons and hot key them to the printer • Automatically build and store
equivalents for all elements • Create custom printouts by selecting communication links to the PLC,
• Browsers help you find proper exact items to include for each view even using modems or Ethernet
addresses, contacts, coils, and box • Print program documentation, including • Visible indication of PLC communication
instructions nicknames, descriptions, rung link status
• Project Information data with each comments, etc. • Status mode provides visible power flow
project including creation and save • Print program Cross Reference or condition for program elements, current
dates, links, PLC type, project description Element Usage Table values for timers and counters, and
and version, and company/ department/ current values for V-memory or Data
programmer • Print PLC V-memory or Data Register Register locations. Event status for Drum
contents steps, outputs, event and/or time
• On-screen Cross Reference in a tabbed
view that automatically tracks program transitions, etc.
elements as you browse the ladder view
• On-screen Element Usage in groups of 8,
Display and • Custom configure Data View windows to
monitor various elements
10, or 16 points per line viewing features • Display nicknames in Data View
• Predefined aliases for common items, •Tabbed views allow you to easily switch • Save and store Data View windows by
such as timer and counter current values between views and optimize your name
viewing area
• Enter your program with nicknames and • Choose data format for Data View
assign them to addresses later • View program ladders Window display (BCD, binary,
• Access V-memory (Data Registers) with • Customizable desktop themes, display Hexadecimal, etc.)
fill-in-the-blank Memory Editor colors for editing, unsaved changes, • Choose status symbol (switch, text, etc.)
documentation, etc. for discrete points in Data View windows
• Easily cut and paste single rungs or
groups of rungs • View program mnemonics • Change PLC values from Data View
• Cut and paste rungs (with documenta- • Stage view available for programs windows
tion) between programs created with RLLPLUS instructions • View multiple PLCs simultaneously
• Search for program elements by name, • Choose rung number or addresses for (Ethernet)
address, rung number, or instruction type ladder view
• Search for constants • View multiple programs at the same time
• View multiple screens at once
Maintenance and
Documentation features • Use split screen to view different debugging
sections of the same program • Automatic error checking during
• I mport/export program mnemonics and program entry
rung comments to a text file that does not • Use zoom to enlarge or reduce the screen
have to be in DirectSOFT format area for better viewing • Program syntax check
• E xport (nickname, type, PLC address) to • Monitor PLC scan time
C-more in CSV format
•G rid-based documentation editor for
System setup features • Perform PLC I/O diagnostics
• D0-DCM Setup menu is available for the • View PLC errors and/or user error
easy access messages
DL05 and DL06 data communications
• 16-character nicknames for addresses module • Project user backup and auto
make troubleshooting and programming back-up facilities
easier • Set up PID loops with easy-to-use dialog
boxes • Visually monitor data values using
• 16-character wiring information allows the Trend View feature
you to tie PLC addresses to panel wiring • Set PLC communication parameters
numbers through PC ports, modems, or Ethernet
• 6-line x 19-character address description • Change PLC mode of operation
provides more detailed information • Clear PLC memory by type or all
about the program element
• Select or change retentive memory
• Rung comments can be up to 20 lines of ranges
70 characters each
• Read PLC I/O configuration
• Cut, copy, and paste documentation
between program elements • Change I/O configuration (if allowed by
the PLC)
• Free-form program title page can be
selected at time of printing • View PLC firmware revisions
• Import/Export feature for all
documentation
NOTE: For current operating system requirements, please visit the DirectSOFT6 software page at www.AutomationDirect.com
DirectSOFT6 Functions
Click to start
programming
The Launch Window
Utilities, such as The Launch Window is a centralized location to view not only
CTRIO WB all of your DirectSOFT6 applications and projects, but also any
additional applications such as NetEdit, DN Loader, CTRIO WB,
ERM WB, etc. This window is also used to create and manage
PLC programs and the communications between your PC and
the PLC.
Installed support
Documents —
(Projects most recently
used listed first)
Ladder Palette
Description, Wiring Info, Nickname, Element Enter documentation information for each instruction/element.
Edit and review all documentation
Documentation
Documentation is the text associated with the components and
structure of your program. It helps to clarify the representation
of elements by assigning four different fields: Description, Wiring
Info, Nickname, and Element.
DirectSOFT6 Functions
PID view
DirectSOFT6 offers an excellent PID feature. The loop and trending screens
are very easy to configure. This feature has all of the views, trending, and
tuning that you need to easily and successfully set up your PID loop.
Trend view
DirectSOFT6 contains a new debugging tool called Trend View.
Trend View is used to visually monitor the values of DL controller
data elements over time. The Trend View can monitor any readable
numeric location, any readable bit location or any constant value.
I-Box Instructions
IBox instructions are parameterized fill-in-the-blank instructions designed to
make your programming experience quicker and easier than ever before.
Within these IBoxes you will find some complicated and some simple,
everyday ladder code tasks made easy and fast. There are 6 categories,
including Memory, Discrete Helper, Analog Helpers, Math, Communications
& Counter I/O, with 105 instructions to choose from. Here are a few exam-
ples of IBox instructions in DirectSOFT6 …
MOVER - Copies a 32-bit floating point number that is stored in two consec-
utive V-Memory locations to the specified location which is also two consec-
utive V-Memory location
OFFDTMR - Off Delay Timer will delay the “turning off” of the Output
parameter by the specified Off Delay Time
ABSR - Returns the absolute value of the Real (floating point) number found
in the specified V-Memory locations
ANLGCMB - Analog Input/Output Combo Module Pointer Setup generates
the logic to configure the pointer method for one analog input/output combo
module on the first PLC scan following a Program to Run transition.
MATHBCD - Math - BCD Format lets you enter complex mathematical
expressions like you would in Visual Basic, Excel, or C++
DL05 CPUs
Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud
Port 2: 300 baud-38.4 Kbaud
DL06 CPUs
Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud
Port 2: 300 baud - 38.4K baud
DL105 CPUs
Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud
DL205 CPUs
D2-230: Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud
D2-240: Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud
Port 2: 300 baud - 19.2 Kbaud
D2-250-1: Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud
D2-260: Port 2: 300 baud - 38.4 Kbaud
D2-262: Port 2: 300 baud - 38.4 Kbaud
DL305 CPUs
D3-330 (requires D3-232-DCU): 300 - 19.2 Kbaud
D3-340: Port 1/2: 300 baud - 38.4 Kbaud
D3-350: Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud
Port 2: 300 baud - 38.4 Kbaud
DL405 CPUs
D4-430: Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud
&D4-440: Port 2: 300 baud - 19.2 Kbaud
D4-450: Port 0: 9.6 Kbaud
Port 1/3: 300 baud - 38.4 Kbaud
Port 2: 300 baud - 38.4 Kbaud
D4-454: Port 0: 9.6 Kbaud
Port 1/3: 2.4 Kbaud - 38.4 Kbaud
Port 2: 2.4 Kbaud - 38.4 Kbaud
Or use an Hx-ECOM100 module in the DL05, DL06, DL205 (except D2-230) or
DL405 local base to program over a high-speed Ethernet link.
D3-DSCBL-1 $53.00
D3-350 (bottom port)
or
DL405 CPU (bottom port)
D3-DSCBL-2 $48.50 or
DL205/405 DCM
or
DL305 w/DCU
RS-232
D4-DSCBL $51.00