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The new version of the IEC 61131-3 programming system

The further development of the IEC 61131 platform provides full compatibility with controllers already in use. MULTIPROG 5.0 provides a completely revised user interface with floating windows, auto-hide, drag & drop and various selectable layouts. The graphical editor for programming in FBD/Ladder/SFC combines free graphical editing with enhanced autorouting and autoplacement as well as optimized keyboard operation. The automatic project generation fully supports the PLCopen XML format. PLC projects can, for example, be created from Matlab Simulink.

Field bus integration is implemented by means of KW-Software's FDT-Container which is part of the .NET connected Automation Framework. Commissioning of a PLC program is considerably shortened by a simulation user interface that allows extended application tests including time response tests. All MULTIPROG 4.0 functions are available in the new version and full project compatibility is ensured.

With the runtime system ProConOS embedded CLR, existing control systems can be improved by a new innovative runtime system which includes Visual Studio C# programming, Single Chip Support and Download Changes.
The MULTIPROG 5.0 OEM release is immediately available for customer use. The OEM release includes the user interface languages German and English. In April 2009, the languages French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Chinese will follow.