What's Changed in KAS v3.05

The following changes have been implemented for this release.

• Mapping PLC"Programmable Logic Controller" A Programmable Logic Controller, PLC, or Programmable Controller is a digital computer used for automation of industrial processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines. Used to synchronize the flow of inputs from (physical) sensors and events with the flow of outputs to actuators and events Variables to EtherCATEtherCAT is an open, high-performance Ethernet-based fieldbus system. The development goal of EtherCAT was to apply Ethernet to automation applications which require short data update times (also called cycle times) with low communication jitter (for synchronization purposes) and low hardware costs I/O: PLC variables must be configured as "Read Only" to be mapped to EtherCAT Digital or Analog Inputs.

  Present Limitation: The KAS IDE"Integrated development environment" An integrated development environment is a type of computer software that assists computer programmers in developing software. IDEs normally consist of a source code editor, a compiler and/or interpreter, build-automation tools, and a debugger drive status bar cannot detect if an AKD2G is active or inactive in pre-op mode. This feature will be available in a future KAS+ AKD2G firmware release.