Bachmann Electronic has released the latest version 4.80 of its M-Base software packet. A particular focus is on the “Solution Center” which features extensive innovations for the M100 I/O system. Users can export and import configurations at the “Channel”, “Module”, “Station” and “Network” levels in the new M-Base 4.80. In addition, the configurator displays the nominal power requirements of I/O modules and backplanes both individually and as a power balance, which supports the planning and optimization of systems. The SolutionCenter has also been updated to the latest Eclipse version.

In the area of the PLC Developer, there is the option to export libraries compiled and without source code. This increases the security and the degree of reuse of software components, which is particularly important for industrial applications.

Various improvements have been made to EtherCAT performance and configuration. A new monitor for display of the diagnostic history of subdevices and an option to configure subdevice-to-subdevice communication and PDO uploads offer greater transparency and flexibility. The OPC UA client now supports up to 64 simultaneous connections to servers, which significantly increases the scalability and efficiency of communication.

The software oscilloscope Scope 3 has also been significantly enhanced. The list of recording channels can now be exported and reimported as a CSV file, which makes it easier to create and edit them externally. The time axis in the Scope 3 diagram allows fractions of a millisecond to be read, making diagnostics of fast processes much easier.

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