KAS-IDE to Runtime Compatibility

The KAS software includes two main software components, the KAS-IDE and the Runtime .

• The KAS-IDE resides on your PC and the Runtime resides on either the:
  • Programmable automation controller (i.e., PCMM or PCMM2G).
  • Programmable drive (i.e., AKD PDMM).
• For optimum operation, the KAS-IDE installed and run on the PC must be compatible with the Runtime installed on the controller or programmable drive.

The KAS installer and controller Runtime contain the version information in the filename.

Example

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• The version in this text is only an example of the syntax.
  The firmware file has a different version number.

KAS-Setup-4.02.0.60001.exe
KAS-PCMM-M-M1EC-4.02.0.60001.img
KAS-PCMM-M-MCEC-4.02.0.60001.img
KAS-AKD PDMM-M-M1EC-4.02.0.60001.img
KAS-AKD PDMM-M-MCEC-4.02.0.60001.img

The version is determined by:

Version Source	Found From	Example
KAS-IDE, Controller, or Simulator	Help menu > About
AKD PDMM	Web server Settings Firmware tab

The compatibility between the KAS-IDE and the Runtime is defined by matching the digits in the versions.

The KAS-IDE and Runtime use the same version scheme:

major . minor . micro . revision

• If the KAS-IDE to Runtime major.minor is:
  • NOT equal, they are NOT compatible.
  • Is equal, but the micro is NOT equal, they are not 100% compatible.
• If the KAS-IDE to Runtime major.minor.micro is equal, they are compatible.

Examples

IDE	Runtime	Compatible?	IDE to Runtime Connection
4.02.xx.xxxx	1.2.xx.xxxx	NO, No connection.	The IDE displays an error message.
4.02.0.xxxx	4.02.1.xxxx	YES*	Connection possible. The IDE displays warning and requires user to press “ok” to continue.
4.02.0.xxxx	4.02.0.xxxx	YES	Normal connection.
4.02.0.30540	4.02.0.30540	YES	Normal connection.

*Not a recommended configuration.
The IDE will operate, but there can be different features available between the IDE and the Runtime.
It is recommended to upgrade either the IDE or the Runtime to matching versions.