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Version 4.1 by Hunter on 2022/06/20 18:03

1 PIStudio Release Build VER:R05R998_V7.2.198_D20211210

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1.1 Bugs Fixed

1.1.1 PC Software

A) Optimize the display style of text objects;

B) Optimize Lua script file size limitation to 512KB;

C) Optimize the import of text library and the limitation to 2000;

D) Protocol driver names standardized;

E) Font size is open to 512;

F) Lua script debugging window can be configured as enabled or not in Project Settings;

G) Optimize the font display of Runbar;

H) Optimized the forced backup function of project file, now you can click the cancel button to not backup;

I) Optimized and adjusted the default size of the password keyboard screen of newly-created projects;

J) Wrong display range of the History trend chart;

K) The font display of Drop-down List on PC is different from the actual screen;

L) Software crash caused by deleting the Address Library name;

M) General Series SMS protocol cannot be selected;

1.1.2 HMI Application

A) Multi-Language display of text fonts;

B) Password keyboard input to display the plain text first and then the * sign;

C) Prompt display of Screen Lock for ie and ig;

D) Auto refresh of Data Record;

1.1.3 Driver Protocol

A) Communication cannot be performed after entering the backstage project;

B) Stuck screen problem caused by the protocol IEC60870-104 Client;

1.2 New Functions Added

1.2.1 PC Software

A) New ie series model: 3035ie;

B) New ig series models: 3070ig, 3102ig;

C) License agreement for the software installation setup process;

D) Object Lock/Unlock function (Pushpin);

E) Lua Editor to highlight the same content of the selected text;

F) Font style settings of the Runbar and chart type objects;

G) Software installation package VC 2017 runtime library;

1.2.2 HMI Application

A) Recipe address discontinuous address setting;

B) Trim 0 display setting for numeric input;

C) Address Mapping continuous writing settings;

D) Screensaver function;

E) Multi-Link function (not supported by ie and ig series);

F) Traditional recipe function is only applicable to the LEVI2PI project that uses the Recipe function;

G) Disc Record Chart;

H) Lua script weather forecast function interfaces;

I) The ie series supports the barcode scanner;

1.2.3 Driver Protocol

A) Koyo Modbus RTU;

B) ASK series;

C) Anda inverter;

D) Optimize the barcode scanner protocol;

PIStudio Release Build VER:R05R998_V7.1.117_D20210320

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2.1 Bugs Fixed

2.1.1 PC Software

A) Fix the crash problem of the software;

B) Renew the wiring diagram and pin definition diagram;

C) After the address is annotated, still able to communicate in Lua script;

D) Ethernet download optimization;

E) The project folder contains special language characters(except Chinese and English), errors in compiling Lua file and project, failed to download the project;

F) Use some fonts will cause software crash when compiling the project;

2.1.2 HMI Application

A) Occasionally occur stuck logo problem after enable the Index of Recipe function;

B) Frequently screen switching might have a little chance cause stuck problem if there exist many table objects on the screen;

C) There is a little chance cause the stuck problem if use the script;

D) The stuck problem if use User permission;

E) The stuck problem when Data record upload;

F) There is a little chance to jump to the test interface after restart;

G) After the backlight is off, there is a small chance that the screen will display abnormal;

H) Video play cause stuck problem of General series 9150;

I) When the HMI just turned on, Recipe Display on the main screen is displayed as NULL;

J) Optimize Lua built-in library and file read/write functions;

K) The label of the operation value in the Operation record is displayed abnormal;

L) The length of channel name for Data record exceeds 32 bytes, will cause failed recording;

M) After entering the installment password, restart immediately, would require entering the password again;

2.1.3 Driver Protocol

A) Frequently screen switching and there are many external addresses on the screen, which might have a little chance cause a stuck problem;

B) Ethernet free tags may cause touch problem with no response;

C) Ethernet free tags occur error in compiling the project;

D) The input/output terminals of communication with MIKOM PLC are abnormal;

E) The reading information from scanner will not display if it exceeds 128 characters;

F) Failed to communicate with the OMRON NX/NJ PLC communication after power-on the screen and then power on the PLC.

G) When HMI+ is just turned on, the Ethernet communication prompts timeout;

H) When communicate with Siemens new protocol, will let the HMI stuck on LOGO screen;

2.2 New Functions Added

2.2.1 PC Software

A) New ie series: 3043ie, 3043ieS, 3070ie, 3102ie;

B) Industry purpose-designated models: ie series 3070ind, 3102ind, I series 3070ind-n;

C) Import and export function for Gallery file ( .blb or .plb format);

2.2.2 HMI Application

A) VNC LAN monitoring function ( require i series and PI+ models with Ethernet port and customized, the -O model in General series still use HMI Monitor System)

B) Resource report function to count the total memory used by the current screen;

C) Message prompt list (timeout , message , only available for ie series);

D) Timer and Trigger function in Lua script (only available for ie series);

E) Lua custom object, Lua table drawing, Lua curve drawing (only available for ie series);

F) Continuous input function of numeric and character object;

G) 4 Macro script functions involving file operations, FileCmpDir(), MyDeleteFile(), WriteWordToFile(), ReadWordFormFile();

H) The backstage interface can upgrade PLC program to support 5VPLC program download (only available for 3000i and PI+ series);