Unity Pro V8

Whats
new
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document in the form of text and images are subject to confirmation by Schneider Electric.
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New features at a glance

Unity Pro
V8
Support Modicon M580, new
Momentum CPUs, and Quantum
140CPU6586x
new IEC1131-3 features (*) :
References, and Implicit Type
Conversion
application password, Integrity
Check, Access control.
Trending Tool traces at PLC scan.
Windows 8 (in Windows 7
compatibility mode) & Windows
Server 2008
Graphical Unity Dif V8.0
(*) not available in Unity V8.0 : will be available through
update of Unity V8.0
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Table of contents

From legacy to Modicon M580

Support Modicon M580 platform
Support Momentum platform
Quantum evolutions
Operating systems
Mapped Element in DDT : References (*)
Implicit Type conversion (*)
Trending Tool at PLC scan
Cybersecurity (2/)
Companions : Unity Diff V8 (graphical)
Misc features
Change management

Unity Pro
V8

(*) not available in Unity V8.0 : will be available through update of Unity V8.0

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From legacy to Modicon M580:

40 years of PLCs in One software

Unity Pro
V8

Momentum

Modicon Compact

Quantum
Quantum
800 ios
M580
Premium
M340

Momentum

Serie 7
Premium

1980

1990

2000

2010

2020

Concept

From legacy Modicon or Telemecanique PLC ranges to new Modicon M580

ePAC, Unity Pro is a unique software that secure investment and continuity
between your past and your future.
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Support Modicon M580 platform

Unity Pro
V8

Unity Pro supports new Modicon M580 family , the first ePAC
(Programmable Automation Controller with open Ethernet backbone).

7 Standalone CPUs (BMEP 58xx)

Drop Adapter (BMECRA),
Ethernet module (BMXNOC)
3 new X80 Ethernet Racks (BME XBP xx)
X80 modules are common to M580, M340, and Quantum Ethernet IOs
Profibus supported (PRM 1.2)

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Support Modicon M580 platform (2/3)

Select data type that best fit your needs (topological or Device DDT)

Unity Pro
V8

Topological fit to existing Premium or M340 data type

With Device DDT : data structure (DDT) is created when device (module) is
inserted in rack 1 . Name of Device DDT can be adapted 2
Corresponding data structure is created automatically 3

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Support Modicon M580 platform (3/3)

Modify program and architecture in run (in EIO drops)

Unity Pro
V8

Diagnose remotly from your browser

(PC, tablet,smartphone...)
=> No additional software

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Support Momentum platform

Unity Pro
V8

Unity Pro supports Momentum family

3 new Momentum Top hat CPUs
To easily convert to Unity Pro a Momentum application designed
with Concept or ProWorks, and adapt it with Unity Pro.

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Quantum evolutions
Unity Pro V8 supports 2 New Quantum High End CPUs
140CPU65860 and 140CPU67861 (HSBY)
- More memory (11 MB embedded )

Unity Pro
V8

- No PCMCIA card slot 0, so no battery maintenance

Up to 16 BMXNOM modules in an Ethernet IO network (instead of 4)

- Available since version 7.0 with update : UnityPro_V70_HF20050890

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Operating systems

Unity Pro
V8

Unity Pro supports:

- Windows XP (SP3)

- Windows Seven 32 & 64 bits

- Windows 8 32 & 64 bits (in Windows 7 compatibility mode).
- Windows Server 2008 for a flexible server architecture

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Mapped element in DDT : References

Unity Pro
V8

DDT (structures) can now support variables coming from

different data areas
- Mapped data (on %MW, %I, %Q)
- unlocated data (existing variables in the application)

thanks to REFERENCES (as defined in IEC1131-3 3rd ed)

- Eg : REF (MyVariable) = the address of MyVariable
MyMotor
<Struct>
|_ Start
REF_TO EBOOL
|_ FeedBack REF_TO EBOOL
|_ Speed
REF_TO INT

Instances :
MyMotor1
|_ Start
|_ FeedBack
|_ Speed

value
REF_TO EBOOL
REF_TO EBOOL
REF_TO INT

REF(%Q1.1.1)
REF(%I1.2.1)
REF(%MW100) or
REF(MyVar)

Syntax :
(MyMotor1.start)^
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%Q1.1.1
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References : how it works

Create DDT type

Unity Pro
V8

Create instances (of DDT)

& set an initial value

or create variable (EDT)

& set an initial value

In animation table or program editor,

REF^ allows to access the
referenced variable
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Implicit Type conversion (1/2)

Unity Pro
V8

Make your design more simple

real

Source Data
Type

integer

Unity Pro implements

As proposed by IEC1131-3 3rd :
11 implicit conversions
i
(5 mathematic calculation
(IEC)
& 6 conversions on bits)

REAL
DINT

bit

And go further : Convert

automatically after calculation when
range fit the new type.
i Rise a default if conversion
issue, range not matching

unsigned

INT
UDINT

BYTE
BOOL
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DINT

INT

WOR
D

BYT
E

BOO
L

i
(IEC)

i
(IEC)

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(IEC)

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(IEC)

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(IEC)
i
(IEC)
i
(IEC)

i
(IEC)

i
(IEC)
UINT
DWOR
e
D
WORD

Target Data Type

UDIN
DWOR
T
UINT
D

REA
L

i
(IEC)
i
(IEC)

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Implicit Type conversion (2/2)

Unity Pro
V8

bit

unsigned

integer

real

Source Data
Type
REAL
DINT
INT
UDINT
UINT
DWO
RD
WOR
D
BYTE
BOOL

REA
L

DINT

INT

i
i

i
(IEC)

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(IEC)

i
(IEC)

Target Data Type

UDIN
DWOR WOR
T
UINT
D
D

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(IEC)

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(IEC)

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(IEC)
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(IEC)
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(IEC)

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BYT BOO
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L

i
#
(IEC)
i
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(IEC) (IEC)

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Trending tool : now at PLC scan

Since version 7.0, it allows easy monitoring of variables to help
detect operating issues or improve performance of process.
In Unity Pro V8, up to16 variables can be scanned at PLC scan
time

Unity Pro
V8

You see & you trace

what happens in your
process
20 ms, last night

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Cybersecurity (1/2)

In addition to existing features (Unity Pro Security Editor, password

protection of program sections or DFBs) application running in the PLC
(Modicon 580 and Quantum) is now better protected by password

Unity Pro
V8

- Password is checked to accept reservation of PLC (to

download, modify, )

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Cybersecurity (2/2)

Integrity check of Unity Pro (at Unity Start & On user request ) :
to check that Unity Pro Libraries, components (.exe, dlls..)
and Catalog are genuine ones

Unity Pro
V8

Improved Access controls

- Easy and more secure setting
of FTP & HTTP access controls

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List of authorized
adresses (Acces Control
List ACL) can be
updated with PLC in
RUN
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Companions : Unity Dif V8.0

Unity Dif propose Graphical comparison of
Various Unity Pro project files : XEF, ZEF, STU & STA

Unity Pro
V8

(eg : compare Myproject_v1.zef to Myproject_v2.sta)

- Improved report
- Graphical view with highlighted
differences (custom colours)
- Project tree structure.
Unity DIF iV8.0 s available through download.
On http://www.schneider-electric.com
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Misc features

Some project settings are set by default in new applications :

"Create new data block on line : no more limitation (in kbytes)
to create or remove variables while PLC is running.

UnityPro does not report build errors ,

but warnings, when init values = NAN
(use case : calculated values are NAN in
PLC, and Update Init Values is done)

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V8

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Change management
A flexible and more secure system for traceability of PLC applications
updates Encrypted textual Log file (not only in Event Viewer)
Security Editor on Server

Unity Pro
V8

AutoSave
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Security
Editor

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Those features are only available as a global solution , and requires AutoSave from our CAPP partner
MDT Software. Contact your Schneider Electric sales representative for more information
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What is Unity Pro?

Unity Pro : a unique software platform that increases design
productivity and performance of your Modicon M340, M580,
Momentum, Premium and Quantum applications.
Unity Pro conversion tools (from Concept, ProWorks, PL7 Pro....)
allows smooth continuity and migration from legacy PLC ranges
to new PAC generations.
Productivity in design is boosted by reusing standardized objects or
libraries, easy integration of field devices (FDT/DTM standard),
compatibility with existing applications, powerfull debug and
simulation tools, and .structured vision of datas including predefined
diagnostic parameters of I/O modules .
Unity Pro allows to maintain & update your installation without stopping
your process (CCOTF functions).
Animation tables (recipes) Operator Screens and Trending Tool
allows easy operation and maintenance of the process from a unique
software.

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Unity Pro
V8

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