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Version: 1.11.0.11

New Features:
	• Support for CPX-AP CC-Link Devices
          CPX-AP CC-Link devices are now supported and can be integrated into the corresponding topology.
	• Faster Backup & Restore in the IO-Link Plug-in
          The Backup & Restore functionality in the IO-Link Plug-in can now be performed faster using a dedicated button.
	• Parameter Import During Scan Import
          A new option has been added to import all parameters of a CPX-AP topology during a scan import.
	• Parameter and Diagnostics Tracing for CPX-AP and VTUX Devices
          All CPX-AP and VTUX device parameters and diagnostics can now be traced and visualized in diagrams.
	• Process Data Byte Offset for Modbus/TCP Topologies
          The process data byte offset for Modbus/TCP topologies is now calculated and displayed for Modbus/TCP-capable devices.
	• Parameter Set Duplication for Series Commissioning
          Parameter sets can now be duplicated for series commissioning of CPX-AP-I devices, enabling faster and more consistent commissioning workflows.
	• Safety Module Addressing in the Plug-in Instance
          Safety modules can now be addressed directly within the plug-in instance.
	• System Reset Functionality
          A System Reset button has been implemented to restart the device and the connected AP topology.
	• Factory Reset Functionality
          A Factory Reset button has been implemented to reset all device parameters to their default values.
	• Virtual Assistant Integration
          The virtual assistant has been integrated into the right sidebar of the plug-in.
	• HTML-Based Help Documentation
          Help documents are now displayed as HTML documents. Pressing F1 opens the corresponding help section directly.
	• Improved Forcing of Boolean Process Data Values
          Boolean process data values can now be forced or unforced with only a few clicks, enabling faster commissioning.
	• Error Log Export
          Device error logs can now be exported as .jsonfiles.
	• IO-Link Device Derivation for CODESYS EtherCAT Nodes
          IO-Link devices are now derived to the CODESYS EtherCAT node when the CPX-AP system is connected to a CODESYS PLC in the topology editor.
Fixed Bugs:
	• VABX vacuum modules were not loaded when opening a saved project.
	• For VABX vacuum modules, some parameters displayed [s]instead of [ms].
Known Limittations:
        • CC-Link Assembly view not displayed correctly
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Version: 1.10.1.1

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Support for the VTUX connection modul VABX-A-S-EL-E12-CTED-MP-..
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Version: 1.10.0.634

New Features:

  •  Parameter set duplication for serial commissioning of AP-A & VTUX modules in the valve terminal overview
  •  Multiple permanent saving of VTUX parameters in the valve manifold overview to speed up serial commissioning
  •  Parameter files from AP-A & VTUX devices can be exported and imported
  •  Implementation of the watchlist in the right toolbar when an online connection to the device is established
  •  Each AP & VTUX device type has default parameters pre-configured in the watchlist, allowing parameters to be viewed immediately after a connection is established
  •  Display of IO-Link process data for CPX-AP IO-Link master devices
  •  Forcing of process data in EtherCAT topologies has been enabled
  •  When VTUX vacuum modules are forced, this is now displayed in the Connection Dashboard with the familiar orange warning
  •  Support for CTED devices
Fixed Bugs:

  •  Forcing of digital outputs not possible with valve terminals
  •  Process data values for CPX-AP-A-PN topologies were displayed incorrectly
Known Limitations:

  •  Display of the unit for VABX modules instead of [ms] in [s]
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Version: 1.9.1.1

Fixed Bugs:
  •  Forcing of digital outputs not possible with valve terminals

Known Limitations:
  •  Display of the unit for VABX modules instead of [ms] in [s]
  •  Process data values for CPX-AP-A-PN topologies are displayed incorrectly
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Version: 1.9.0.282

New Features:
  •  Implementation of Rockwell L5X export for CPX-AP topologies
  •  Display of assembly view for Ethernet/IP topologies
  •  Support for the serial VTUX product family
  •  Implementation of a parsed process data page for VTUX vacuum modules
  •  Application tag parameter is synchronized with the module name
  •  All parameters of an AP-device are shown in one parameter list

Fixed Bugs:
  •  Pasting copied parameter values for CPX-AP-A terminals
  •  EtherCAT scan import of CPX-AP-A topologies
  •  Module name was not reflected in the CODESYS device structure

Known Limitations:
  •  Display of the unit for VABX modules instead of [ms] in [s]
  •  Process data values for CPX-AP-A-PN topologies are displayed incorrectly
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Version: 1.8.0.111

New Features

  •  Implementation of the cable diagnostics algorithm for AP-topologies
  •  Presentation of the online cable analysis results in an overview table and in specific diagrams
  •  Possibility to import previously recorded analysis files for offline analysis of AP-topologies
  •  Extension of the parameter set for file export
  •  Development feature: Sideloading of APDDs in development status

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Topology mismatch when importing CPX-AP-I/A devices
  •  Connection to VABX-A-S modules could not be established

Known Limitations:

  •  Not all parameters are displayed for VABX-A-S modules
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Version: 1.7.0.58

New Features:

  •  Support for the VTUX product family
  •  Incompatible modules are grayed out in the catalog

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Too many CPX-AP devices have been added to the CODESYS project
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Version: 1.6.1.2

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Status change of the input signals of the process data are not displayed in the plug-in when using CPX-AP-..-PN devices
  •  Device details of the selected module is not displayed in the right sidebar in the plug-in
  •  A VABX-APA end plate is incorrectly recognized as a VABX-API end plate when importing from the scan section
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Version: 1.6.0.124

New Features:

  •  Recording of diagnosis data for analysis of communication issues by technical support
  •  Reduced connection build up time
  •  Display of the error log can be switched between all messages and those that occured since the last system restart

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Identification function stays active after disconnecting from the system
  •  Status icons when connected to the system not shown for some modules
  •  Loss of communication displayed with long delay

Known Limitations:

  •  For connecting to CPX-AP-I-4IOL-M12 modules, firmware V1.4.13 or higher is required
  •  PROFIBUS interface modules are not supported since connecting to these devices is not possible
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Version: 1.5.0.215

New Features:

  •  Connection is established faster (further improvement planned)
  •  Forcing of process data of valve terminals
  •  Additional information on diagnosis page "System State":
    •  Display of cable length between modules
    •  Display of module product keys
  •  Support for VTSA adapters with slot for another module
  •  Support for IO-Link connectors
  •  Support for automatic creation of connections in topology editor

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Deleting a CPX-AP-A module via the module list below the terminal view might cause inconsistent data
  •  Application sporadically hangs when disconnecting from the device
  •  Error log is not automatically read from the device when the "Error Log" page is opened while connected to the device
  •  Parameters shown in German after saving and loading a project with a CPX-AP-A-EC interface module even though the language is set to English

Known Limitations:

  •  For connecting to CPX-AP-I-4IOL-M12 modules, firmware V1.4.13 or higher is required
  •  PROFIBUS interface modules are not supported since connecting to these devices is currently not possible
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Version: 1.4.1.7

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Forcing of an output channel may unexpectedly change the state of another channel
  •  Moving, replacing or deleting modules in a terminal may lead to corrupt project data
  •  CPX-AP-A-12DI4DO-M8-4P module not displayed correctly

Known Limitations:

  •  Connecting to larger system takes a while
  •  Forcing of process data is not yet supported for valve terminals
  •  For connecting to CPX-AP-I-4IOL-M12 modules, firmware V1.4.13 or higher is required
  •  PROFIBUS interface modules are not supported since connecting to these devices is currently not possible
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Version: 1.4.0.315

New Features:

  •  Support for CPX-AP-A terminals:
    •  Terminal view for adding, removing and replacing modules within a terminal
    •  Catalog in the right sidebar with available modules
    •  Navigation to parameter pages of the configured modules in the left sidebar
    •  Display of the terminal configuration in topology editor
  •  Online mode:
    •  Display and forcing of process data
    •  Diagnosis page "System State", providing a list of all connected AP devices incl. voltages, cable lengths and diagnosis information (only available in the plug-in instance of the interface module or the terminal that contains the interface module)
    •  Improved performance if a connection attempt to the system fails or is cancelled
  •  When connected to a PLC in topology editor:
    •  CODESYS devices for modules are named according to the module description or name

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Connection attempt to CPX-AP-I-PN fails
  •  Renaming of devices is not properly taken into account under certain circumstances when exporting Rockwell L5X

Known Limitations:

  •  Connecting to larger system takes a while
  •  For connecting to CPX-AP-I-4IOL-M12 modules, firmware V1.4.13 or higher is required
  •  PROFIBUS interface modules are not supported since connecting to these devices is currently not possible
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Version: 1.3.1.6

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Diagnosis page "Parameters" is not displayed
  •  Modules appear online after the connection to the system is lost
  •  CPX-AP-I-4IOL variant setting is not applied to CODESYS
  •  Connection attempt to CPX-AP-I-EP sporadically fails
  •  Rockwell L5X export sporadically fails

Known Limitations:

  •  Process data are not yet available
  •  For connecting to CPX-AP-I-4IOL-M12 modules, firmware V1.4.13 or higher is required
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Version: 1.3.0.198

New Features:

  •  Online mode:
    •  Establishing a connection to CPX-AP-I-EC, -EP and -PN possible (for -EC via Ethernet over EtherCAT or the "TP2" port while disconnected from the PLC)
    •  Parameter values are compared when establishing the connection and can be written to or read from the system
    •  Parameter values are cyclically updated while connected
    •  Parameter changes applied immediately when connected to the device
    •  Display of current diagnostic messages per module
    •  Display of the error log of the interface module
    •  Display of the device state in topology editor
  •  When connected to a PLC in topology editor:
    •  CODESYS device editor available on parameter page "CODESYS"
    •  Selection of the CODESYS device version possible
  •  Device details shown in right sidebar
Fixed Bugs:

  •  EtherCAT startup parameters are not generated properly when connected to a PLC in topology editor
  •  Status of the CODESYS device is not shown when connected to a PLC in topology editor

Known Limitations:

  •  Process data are not yet available
  •  For connecting to CPX-AP-I-4IOL-M12 modules, firmware V1.4.13 or higher is required
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Version: 1.1.1.7

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Rockwell L5X export:
    •  Syntax error in export file
    •  Status assembly too big when using more than 40 modules
    •  Consistency error when using VAEM pneumatic adapters
  •  CPX-AP-I-EC configuration error when deleting and restoring the connection to the EtherCAT system in topology editor

Known Limitations:

  •  Only systems with CPX-AP-I-EP and -EC interface modules are supported.
  •  Connecting to the device is not possible yet.
  •  Diagnostic messages and process data are thus not yet available.
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Version: 1.1.0.99

New Features:

  •  Rockwell parameter export for large systems (using Large Forward Open)
  •  Support for configuring AP systems connected to Festo controllers in topology editor:
    •  Support for CPX-AP-I-EC EtherCAT interface module
    •  CODESYS package automatically installed along with the plug-in (no need to install EtherCAT ESI file manually)
    •  CODESYS devices for AP modules automatically synchronized with the AP system configuration
    •  Parameterization of modules via the plug-in's user interface
    •  Automatic transfer of parameters into the EtherCAT startup parameterization data

Fixed Bugs:

  •  Error in Rockwell export if IOL module is mounted behind other output module
  •  Unsupported parameters shown for valve terminals

Known Limitations:

  •  Only systems with CPX-AP-I-EP and -EC interface modules are supported.
  •  Connecting to the device is not possible yet.
  •  Diagnostic messages and process data are thus not yet available.
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Version: 1.0.0.333

First Release

Features:

  •  Export of the system configuration and parameters for Rockwell Studio 5000

Known Limitations:

  •  Only systems with CPX-AP-I-EP bus interface are supported.
  •  Connecting to the device is not possible yet.
  •  Diagnostic messages and process data are thus not yet available.
