Safety controller configurator tool

The configurator tool for the Pilz PNOZmulti modular safety controller has been upgraded to Version 6.0.0, providing a number of enhancements and new features over the preceding Version 5.3.0.

Version 6.0.0 enables diagnostic messages to be created offline and imported into the configurator, while an algorithm improves the way connection lines are displayed in the workspace. An ‘assistant’ enables items to be imported individually from an assignment list and elements and connections can be exported as an xml file.

Previously the search function could only be used with the configurator in 'offline' mode, but now it can also be used in 'online' mode.

A useful feature for larger projects is auto-completion of text for location descriptions and diagnostic messages. As the user starts typing, matching texts are displayed, from which the user can select one to re-use or edit if appropriate. However, users can, if they prefer, disable the auto-complete facility.

In applications using analog input modules, the tooltip shows a continuously updated value for the analog input. In contrast, previous versions of the configurator required the user to click on the tooltip again to update the displayed value.