Specific driver features are not selectable when using runtime compatibility

Specific driver features are not selectable when using runtime compatibility

Summary

MELSECA: binary mode cannot be selected

start zenon 7.11 editor an set the RT changable data to zenon 7.10 or 7.00:

-create a new MelsecA driver
-navigate to the tab "connections"
-select at TCP/IP the radio button "Frame 3E/binary(mode Q)"
-accept the dialog with OK
-open the driver once more and have a look at the tab "connection"

-> ASCII mode is now selected



Description

MELSECA: binary mode cannot be selected

start zenon 7.11 editor an set the RT changable data to zenon 7.10 or 7.00:

-create a new MelsecA driver
-navigate to the tab "connections"
-select at TCP/IP the radio button "Frame 3E/binary(mode Q)"
-accept the dialog with OK
-open the driver once more and have a look at the tab "connection"

-> ASCII mode is now selected



Solution

the problem was addressed in an internal setting of the releaseinfo of version 7.00 that was wrong. so the compatibility for different driver enhancements was not guaranteed for the system.

Information

the drivers

OPCUA, Modbus-Energy, ModRTU, IEC850, Hydrometer, BURPVI are also influenced by this problem.



Issue Number: 33451
Fixed on Date: 13.1.2015
Versions: 7.10 0 BUILD 16862 | 7.50 0 BUILD 25796

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