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Patch_26sr3a - Readme

Concept Version affected

The Patch_26sr3a requires Concept 2.6 SR3

Technical Support

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Detailed Description

The following chapters include a description of each identified problem, the fix and potential
user actions.

EMo 2006-03-01
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Fixes provided with patch_26sr3a
1. PUnit

1.1Forced Upload of Initvalues of variables that are configured as Derived Data Types

Description:
Values of located 4x-Variables, configured as DDT, are not uploaded during 'Upload Initvalues'
if there is no Initvalue defined in the Variable Editor.
In order to force the upload of values of located 4x-DDT-variables independent whether
Initvalues are defined customers may use the new option:
ForceInitValueUploadDDTVar=1

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
Enter the following entry in ‘Concept.ini’ in order to force the upload of DDT Initvalues.

[UPLOAD]
;Force Uploading of Initvalues for located 4x-Variable, even if no Init-Values is declared
;ForceInitValueUploadDDTVar=0 (0=Default, do not Force upload)
ForceInitValueUploadDDTVar=1

Affected module:
Onln_na.dll

1.2 Not able to see the disabled status in 'Expanded' View of the LL984-Editor

Problem Description:
Concept 2.6SR3, 984LL section, Online mode:
In 'Expanded' view mode it is not possible to see the underline under a contact indicating
'disabled' in all Zoom-levels.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Gee.dll

1.3 No warning in LD-Editor, if contact is not assigned

Problem Description:
In 984 LL-Editors every contact has to be assigned.
In Concept-LD no warning will occur, if a contact is not assigned. This can lead to an
unexpected output value.

Impact after installing the patch:

During Analyze Program or Download or Download Changes a warning will be displayed in the
message window, if in a LD section a contact is not assigned.

User action:

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 None

Affected module:
Analyze.dll, Plcerr_e.dll

1.4 Wrong status of DIO Rack in the I/O Map by running PLC

Problem Description:
If Online and the PLC is in Stop-mode, the existing modules in the DIO racks are displayed in
the I/O Map column ‘Detected’
If Online and the PLC is running the I/O Map column ‘Detected’ shows a wrong module status.
The module status bits in the Controller Status Table are correct.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
Project must be downloaded again.

Affected module:
Config.dll

1.5 Missing I/Os in a printout of a section

Problem Description:
In the graphic-printout of an FBD-section the variable names linked to the input of a function
block are not printed completely in some cases, especially there is a comment block on the left
side of the function block nearby.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Gee.dll

1.6 NOT EQUAL after project export via 'Reconnect to Equal'

Problem Description:
Until Concept 2.6 SR3:
If a project has been uploaded, it is no longer possible to get EQUAL after an Export with the
option 'Reconnect to Equal'
This problem happens only, if the project
· contains user defined derived datatypes (DTY, DDT file) and
· is uploaded with another name than the name in the PLC and then renamed into the original
name

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:

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 For all uploads, which are done with renaming the project name and having user defined derived
datatypes:
-0 All projects, that are uploaded and running ONLINE, should be uploaded again.
-1 All ASCII-project-files, that were created by Converter Export with the extension
‘Reconnect to equal’, should be deleted.

Affected module:
Ai.dll

1.7 Advanced Monitor, column 'Datatype' is incorrect

Problem Description:
With Concept 26 SR1, SR2 and SR3 the column Datatype contains the Comments.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Efb_ui.dll

1.8 SERVO function block in manual mode.

Problem Description:
In automatic mode (MA_I = 0) the outputs RAISE and LOWER are changing dependent on
the input INPD.
In manual mode (MA_I = 1) the output RAISE is always TRUE. Changes on input INPD are
without any effect.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Library CONT_CTL

1.9 The EFBs AVE_UDINT and AVE_UINT do not work correctly

Problem Description:
The EFBs AVE_UDINT and AVE_UINT do not work correctly if they have an overflow.
This happens, if the sum of the multiplication of all K and X parameters increases the (double)
integer interval of 32767 (2147483647).
For example K1 = 32768, X1 = 1 -> output shows 2 instead of 1.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
Project must be downloaded again to get the correct EFB-Code.

Affected module:

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 Library EXTENDED

1.10 The EFB AVGMV does not work correctly

Problem Description:
The EFB AVGMV does not work correctly, if a project which had originally been created with
Concept 2.6 SR2 or less and is downloaded with Concept 2.6 SR3.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
Project must be downloaded again to get the correct EFB-Code.

Affected module:
Library EXTENDED

1.11 EFB HSBY_RD doesn't work correctly

Problem Description:
The output pins of HSBY_RD don't show the correct state.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
Download the project new to get the correct EFB-Code.

Affected module:
Library SYSTEM

1.12 Error in DTIME function block

Problem Description:
When the output BUFFER is attached to an INT variable, this problem occurs a few minutes
after downloading to the simulator. You may find simulator is halted, and the PARA1 variable
attached to the PARA pin of PIDFF function block has been randomly modified - full of strange
parameters that are not the initial values assigned in the variable editor at all.

Impact after installing the patch:

The DTIME Function Block does only work, when the size of the actual parameter assigned to
the BUFFER output pin is at least 4 bytes. Valid data types are for example REAL, Array[1..4]
of Byte. Invalid data types are for example Byte, INT, Array[1..3] of Byte. If an invalid data
type is connected, the DTIME Function Block will return immediately after having detected the
invalid parameter and a runtime error (STATUS=2) will be generated.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Library CONT_CTL

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1.13 Group ‘Lib984x’ in Library ‘Lib984’ is missing in Concept 2.6 SR3

Problem Description:
In Concept 2.6 SR2, the Library Lib984 contains two groups: lib984 and lib984x
In Concept 2.6 SR3 the group lib984x is missing.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Library LIB984

1.14 Sub function ‘Details’ in Memory Prediction is not correct

Problem Description:
Calling the ‘Memory Prediction’ and pressing the button ‘Details’ an extended list pops up.
In this list in the field ‘IEC Program Memory’ there are the positions
‘DFB Instance Data’,
‘EFB Code’,
‘Reusable’
These items have ‘Byte’ values and percentage values. The percentage values are incorrect.

Impact after installing the patch:

The percentage values have been removed.

User action:
None

Affected module:
Pjbrowse.dll

1.15 Wrong Installation of files keylib32.dll and skcl.dll

Problem Description:
In some cases the user gets an error message while trying to start Concept: 
 "Cannot load keylib32.dll". 
After entering <OK>, user gets the error message:
“Cannot find registration information."

The files keylib32.dll and skcl.dll are installed into the Concept root directory.
However, they need to be installed into the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 directory.

Impact after installing the patch: 
None

User action: 
None

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 Affected module: 
Keylib32.dll, skcl.dll

1.16 Update of the Software Registration

Problem Description:
Concept 2.6SR3
Request for an update of the Software Registration to offer a new Software Registration Center
in Prague. The registration web site and the software registration will need to make reference
(email address, phone and fax numbers) to this new center.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Saauthor.exe

1.17 Reference isn’t accepted by the Registration Tool on V2.6

Problem Description:
Some references are not accepted by the registration tool, so the Customer can't authorize them.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Saauthor.exe

1.18 Concept Graphic Tool displays runtime error 6

Problem Description:
Using Concept 2.6SR2ab: Concept is using the 32 Bit REAL Data format as defined in IEEE.
Following this, the range of REAL values is
+1.175495E-38 to +3.402823E+38
0.0
and -1.175495E-38 to -3.402823E+38

The Graphics Tool is not able to display the full REAL range.
E.g. a variable has the value 3E-36, it is a correct REAL number and the Graphics tool is able
to display it. However, 1E-36 also is a valid REAL number, but the Graphic tool reports an
error 6.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

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 Affected module:
Congrat.exe

2. Execs

2.1 Misleading error messages using Exec Loader (v1.08), if connected to a non supported
module

Problem Description:
Using Exec Loader, the supported modules (like CPU, NOM, CRP, CRA etc.) for Quantum
works correctly. Other modules (like NOA61110) indicate 'Timeout waiting for response from
controller' or 'Unknown Modbus programming exception code'

Impact after installing the patch:

In case of unknown modules the warning "Invalid hardware identification code" will be
displayed.

User action:
None

Affected module:
Execload.exe

2.2 Known problem with Gas Flow Loadable  with Exec V2.16E

Problem Description:
Compact EXEC rev 2.05 is able to run up to 16 AGA blocks, EXEC rev 2.16E only is able to
run up to 4 AGA blocks. This has been corrected in EXEC rev 2.19E

Impact after installing the patch: 
None

User action: 
Download of the new Exec.

Affected module: 
ctsx219e.bin

2.3 Cannot ping an M1E through a gateway

Problem Description:
M1E with the current Exec version will not respond to a ping through a gateway. This will
occur with 984LL or IEC Execs. All login and programming operations work correct.
Ping command works correct when the M1E is loaded with Exec version 1.20.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
Download of Exec rev 1.26

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 Affected module:
M1ev125e.bin

2.4 System Bit 'First Cycle' doesn't work, if Stop/Start via CPU key switch

Problem Description:
System Bit 'First Cycle' in PLC Status word #3 Bit 1 works correctly if:
§ First Start after Download
§ Power Cycle
§ Stop/Start via Concept/Online Control Panel.

It doesn't work if Stop/Start is via the CPU key switch (Stop - mem prt – Start)

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
Download of the new Exec.

Affected module:
Q58v122e.bin
Q5rv131e.bin

2.5 The 984LL Equation Network doesn’t compare correctly for Signed Long Integer

Problem Description:
The 984LL Equation Network isn't solved correctly in 32 Bit CPU’s.
The comparison of Signed Long Integer values doesn’t work correct, if the high words are equal
and one low word value is between +32768 and +65535.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
Download of the new Exec.

Affected module:
Q58v122e.bin
Q5rv131e.bin
Ctsx219e.bin

2.6 CHS110 keyswitch is still active although the keyswitch bit in command register is set

Problem Description:
Dependent of the State Ram configuration and the location of the HSBY command register the
CHS related bits (Bit 13, 14, 15, 16) of the command register don’t work.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
Download of the new CHS Exec.

Affected module:

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 QCHSV105.BIN

2.7 Cannot download EXEC to an E685 PLC using the Exec Loader

Problem Description:
The hardware ID being returned by the PLC E685 has been handled incorrect.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Execload.exe

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3. Help files

3.1 Concept documentation update regarding MSTR TCP enhancements

Problem Description:
Recent enhancements to the MSTR TCP functionality in the Momentum M1E Processors using
984LL or IEC Execs require documentation updates.
The MSTR now has the ability to allow the connection to remain open rather than opening and
closing the connection after each message.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Llinst.hlp
Comm.hlp

3.2 The Diagnostic Register is not is not explained correctly regarding the IO Scanner and
NOE771

Problem Description:
The DIAGNOSTIC Register in the IO Scanner section is not explained correctly in the Online
Help. The Diagnostic Register has different assignments concerning the I/O Scanner
Enable/Disable when used with NOE771 firmware versions 3.5 or higher.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Concept.hlp

3.3 INTERBUS cycle time more than twice when INTERBUS commands are set permanently

Problem Description:
Using a 140 NOA622 00 as INTERBUS Master and performing an INTERBUS command
("connect node" (bit 11 of Word 4x) for instance) the INTERBUS cycle time will increase more
than twice as long as the INTERBUS command remains set (on).
Example: IBS cycle time = 16 ms (no INTERBUS command pending), 36 ms (when an
INTERBUS command is still pending)

The NOA 622 help contains now a hint concerning the increase of INTERBUS cycle time while
a control bit is set.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

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 Affected module:
NOA622.hlp

3.4 Parameter Help for module FRQ204/254 regarding parameter ‘EM <= 20Hz’

Problem Description:
The FRQ2x4 is a frequency counter. If you select in the parameter screen "EM<= 20Hz" for
frequencies lower than 20Hz you will experience an unexpected behavior. If impulses are
coming in, then the counter works correct. If the impulses stop, the counter remains on the last
value, although the value should be ‘0’ for no impulses.

For a workaround see Resolution 172214

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Ioparam.hlp

3.5 Upload information does not contain Variable Names which were changed in online mode

Problem Description:
Changing of Variable Names in the Variable Editor, moving objects, project description changes
etc. during online mode doesn't influence the code of the application. Therefore they will not be
transferred to the PLC into the Upload information, nevertheless the Online status remains on
‘EQUAL’. The changes are not lost, the upload-information in the PLC will be updated with the
next Online-Change.
If the user will make sure that the upload-info is updated immediately for example after a
variable name change, he can enforce an Online change by making a dummy code change
(delete something and make UNDO). After that, he can make a download change.
This behavior is intended and has been described in the Help.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Concept.hlp
Concman.hlp

3.6 Added M1E MSTR function block setup example to Concept documentation

Problem Description:
One of the most common problems users have when configuring the MSTR block for TCP/IP is
that they do not set one of the values in the registers properly, because it is not explained in any
of the documentation. There are two ways to set this value. One is to use the DX zoom and the
other is to set the assigned 4x+4 Control registers.

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 -0 If configuring the MSTR block via the DX zoom screen, the 'Slot ID or Sequence Number'
must be set to a value of 1.
-1 If configuring the MSTR block via the top node Control registers (in the RDE or Logic),
the 4x+4 register value must be 100 hex value.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
Comm.hlp
Llinst.hlp

3.7 ASUP / ULEX Loadable loading order

Problem Description:
The Loadables for the INTERBUS Controller NOA611x0 (ASUP207.EXE and
ULEX209.EXE) have to be in a correct loading order.
The loadable ASUP207.exe has to be loaded first than the loadable ULEX209.exe. In the wrong
order the loadable ULEX209.EXE will not work, that means the NOA611x0 module doesn't
run.
The procedure how to assign these loadables in the right order has been added in the
NOA61110 manual.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
NOA61110.hlp

3.8 Specifications of Compact relay output modules changed

Problem Description:
Specifications of Compact output modules DAP208/258 and DAP212/152 have changed due
to changed relay type. 

Impact after installing the patch: 
None
  
User action: 

Affected module: 
Comp_ea.hlp 

3.9 NOG generates an Output impulse after power cycle if A-line modules DEA 105, 106 or
156 are used

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 Problem Description:
The problem only is in case a Quantum has A500 I/O with DEA 105, 106 or 156 with FW rev
lower than 19 connected to a 140 NOG 111 00. After power cycle, A500 output modules will
go in status ON for a short time if the output was in ON state before power cycle. There is no
problem, if at least version 19 for DEA105, 106 or 156 is used.
This hint has been added to the NOG11100 Help.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
None

Affected module:
NOG11100.hlp

3.10 Error 1306 when project path name is D:\prj\Migração

Problem Description:
Concept only works with standard characters. Project paths names containing language specific
characters (like ä, ã, etc) created with other tools must be changed.
Concept is able to open projects in such folders (folder name with language specific characters)
without problems (However, Concept is not able to create a new project within these folders).
After Download project as well as after Download Changes you will get the following message:

Error Id: AI-1321 'Could not be created (wrong path?)'

If you quit by 'OK' you get the message: Error Id: AI-1306 'Disk full'

Download as well as Download Changes seems to work correctly, the message pops up when
attempting to save the project.

Impact after installing the patch:

None

User action:
Rename the Path name

Affected module:

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