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Industrial Safety Systems

Flexi Soft Designer – Release Notes

Version 1.3.0 SP1

• Update CDS DTMs to version 3.6.3 SP1

• Removed connection of Jump Addresses in Logic Editor remedied
• Performance of Logic Editor has been increased
• Improved image in wiring diagram for tested dual channel complementary elements
• Minimum size of station set to 800x600. If container is of less size then scroll bars will be shown
• Increased performance of Logic Simulation
• Identification problem of Scanners with CMS functionality remedied
• Updated function block descriptions

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Version 1.3.0

• For the Flexi Soft product family several firmware versions and function packages exist that allow
different functions. This table gives an overview which firmware version, which function package
and/or which Version of the Flexi Soft Designer software is required to use a certain function or
device. The features highlighted in blue are new in this version. For more information about
these features, please read the Flexi Soft Software Users Manual 8012480/UE80.
Minimum required firmware/software version
Flexi Soft Feature CPU Firmware XTIO/XTDI Firmware Flexi Soft Designer
1)
Logic offline simulation – – V1.2.0
Logic import/export – – V1.3.0
Two S3000 on one EFI interface V1.00 – V1.2.2
Automatic wiring diagrams – – V1.3.0
Central tag name editor – – V1.3.0
Flexi Link (only with CPU1) V2.00 (Step 2.xx) – V1.3.0
Logic block documentation within the – – V1.3.0
Designer
Input/output relation matrix – – V1.3.0
Invertable inputs for the AND, OR, V2.00 (Step 2.xx) – V1.3.0
RS Flip-Flop and Routing N:N function
blocks
New function blocks (e.g. Ramp down V2.00 (Step 2.xx) – V1.3.0
detection, Adjustable delays)
Fast Shut Off with Bypass V2.00 (Step 2.xx) V2.00 (Step 2.xx) V1.3.0
Verification without identical hardware V2.00 (Step 2.xx) – V1.0.0
possible
Status input data and Status output V1.11 (Step 1.xx) V2.00 (Step 2.xx) V1.3.0
data in logic
Several safety mats per XTIO/XTDI – V1.13 V1.3.0
Device CPU Firmware XTIO/XTDI Firmware Flexi Soft Designer
ProfiNET, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP V1.11 (Step 1.xx) – V1.2.0
gateways
CANopen, CC-Link gateways V1.11 (Step 1.xx) – V1.3.0
EtherCAT gateway V2.00 (Step 2xx) – V1.3.0
0-Speed Monitor MOC3SA – – V1.3.0

Notes

o You can find the firmware version on the type label of the Flexi Soft modules in the field
“Software version”.
o In order to use modules with a newer firmware version, a new Flexi Soft Designer version
is required.
o The version of the Flexi Soft Designer can be found in the Extras menu under Info.
o The newest version of the Flexi Soft Designer can be obtained on the Internet under
www.sens-control.com.
o The function package (Step 1.xx or Step 2.xx) must be selected in the Flexi Soft Designer
hardware configuration. Function package Step 2xx is available with Flexi Soft Designer
1.3.0 and higher.

1)
“–” means “any” or “not applicable”.

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 o In order to use function package Step 2.xx, the respective module must have at least
firmware version V2.00. Otherwise you will receive an error message when you try to
upload a configuration using Step 2.xx to a module with a lower firmware version.
o Newer modules are downward compatible so that any module can be replaced by a
module with a higher firmware version.
o You will find the device’s date of manufacture on the type label in the S/N field in the
format yywwnnnn (yy = year, ww = calendar week, nnnn = continuous serial number in
the calendar week).

• PROFIBUS gateway status display: Internal error "#cf0G485ErrCode_0x0203" fixed.

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Version 1.2.2

• New installation routine. Fixes the problem that EFI devices are not available in the Flexi Soft
designer due to a certain installation sequence of Flexi Soft Designer v1.2.1 and CDS 3.6.2

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 Version 1.2.1
• CDS- devices conform to the CDS version 3.6.2
• New element "Safety Mat Multi" is available. This makes the connection of up to two safety mats
per module without extern diodes and four safety mats with extern diodes possible
• 64-Bit operating systems are supported.
Windows 2000, Windows XP (32bit/64bit), Windows Vista (32bit/64bit).
The Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 is a prerequisite
• Flexi Soft Designer now in Japanese (not yet in every CDS-device)
• Bugs in the area of S300/S3000 EFI-connection are eliminated
• New EFI- devices "C4000 Fusion" and "S3000 Cold Store" are supported
• Improvements in the report section
• Many small issues concerning usability are corrected

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Version 1.2.0

• Gateways integrated: Profibus-DP, Profinet, EthernetIP and ModbusTCP

• Force mode available for Logic Editor (CPU firmware 1.11 needed)
• Updated CDS components version 3.6.0
• Additional report page "Project Abstract" which contains information about project details and
online status
• Support of current CPU firmware versions
• More detailed error messages on diagnostics page
• Spanish language available
• If configuration in Logic Editor is invalid, a report can be shown by clicking the upper right symbol
• Many small enhancements, e.g. Jump-Addresses can be renamed by double clicking them
• mini-Twin Icon inserted into input type list

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Version 1.1.0
• Simulation mode integrated in the Logic editor

• Fast-Shut-off and message generator function blocks integrated

• Customised and grouped function blocks

• RS-232-routing for CPU integrated

• Customised tag names

• Improved usability, for example double clicking on I/O-Icons to populate)

• Safety relais UE10-2FG/UE12-FG integrated

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