ISPSoft User Manual

ISPSoft User Manual
1.1 Introduction of ISPSoft and System Requirements
ISPSoft is a software development tool for Delta’s new generation programmable logic controllers.
IEC 61131-3, which supports five programming languages and a large number of applied
instructions, is adopted. In addition to basic programming functions, ISPSoft also contains many
auxiliary tools. The multilingual environment and the friendly user interface provide users with a
convenient and efficient development environment.
1.1.1 Characteristics
• It supports the international standard IEC 61131-3 and a large number of applied instructions.
• It supports five programming languages. They are ladder diagrams (LD), sequential function
charts (SFC), function block diagrams (FBD), instruction lists (IL), and structured texts (ST).
Users can use more one programming language in one project.
• It supports traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, and English.
• The Find and Replace functions can be applied to a present window, or a whole project.
• It provides a user-defined operating environment.
• The project management adopts an interface which uses a hierarchical tree structure.
• Users can develop several models in a group of projects.
• It provides many convenient functions such as making comments, creating bookmarks,
activating/inactivating networks, managing devices and symbols, simulation, and etc.
• It supports several types of connections such as monitoring programs online, editing programs
online, monitoring devices, debugging programs, operating/setting a PLC, and etc.
• Users can import and export projects by means of the Import and Export functions.
• A file (*.dvp) created with WPLSoft can be opened directly, and can be converted into an ISPSoft
format (*.isp).
• It provides several password setting and data protection mechanism.
• It supports COMMGR, a new generation communication manager.
• It supports new generation Delta AH500 series modules.
• There three built-in configurations.
‣ HWCONFIG: It is used to configure hardware for a system, and manage parameters.
‣ NWCONFIG: It is used to configure a network for a PLC system, and manage data exchange.
‣ CARD Utility: Users can backup and restore a system through a management wizard and a
memory card.
1.1.2 System Requirements
Before using ISPSoft, users have to make sure that an operating system meets the requirements
below.
Item
System requirement
Operating
system
Windows 2000/NT/Me/XP/Vista/7
CPU Pentium 1.5 G or above
Memory
256 MB or above (A memory having a capacity of 512 MB or above is
recommended.)
Hard disk drive Capacity : 500 MB or above
CD-ROM drive
For installing ISPSoft
It is optionally required.
Monitor
Resolution: 800×600 or above
(Setting which is suggested: 1024x768/96 dpi )
Keyboard/Mouse A general keyboard/mouse, or devices compatible with Windows
Printer
A printer with a driver for Windows
(It is used to print a project, and is optionally required.)
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