Directsoft 5 Programming Software User Manual
- Jan 09, 2012 (VID-DL-0007) DirectSoft5 PLC Programming Software - Advanced Programming, Part 1 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.
- Step1: DirectSoft (Software for Koyo DL205 Series) 1) Connect cable part number D2-DSCBL to PC and Koyo PLC (port 1). 2) Launch DirectSoft programming software. 3) Select the New Link to set the COM PORT 4) In the “Ports”, select the COM Port your computer is using. Click Next to continue. In this example, COM 4 is used. 5) Select the PLC type. “Not Sure” is selected.
DirectSOFT32 PLC Programming Software 680 Software Programming software PC-PGMSW PC-PGM-105 PC-PGM-BRICK PC-PGM-205 PC-PGM-305 Overview DirectSOFT32 TM Programming Software single-user licenses have been designed to make PLC programming and machine monitoring easier than ever before. The 32-bit Windows-based package provides simple menu.
DirectSOFT Support Resources
- DNLoader
DNLoader is a free utility that allows you to upload and download PLC programs without the use of DirectSOFT. Available from the Host Engineering web site. - DirectSOFT Editing Quick Start
A brief reference on getting around the DirectSOFT software while editing ladder logic
Determining the build of your software: Version information can be found in the 'Help' menu by choosing the 'About' option.
SOFTWARE UPDATE NOTIFICATION: Sign up for our software update e-mail notification service to be among the first to know when a DirectSOFT update is available.
DirectSOFT Version 6:
Use this file for these part numbers:
- PC-DSOFT6: DirectSOFT6 Programming Software
- PC-R60-U: DirectSOFT6 upgrade from any previous version of DirectSOFT
- PC-DS100: DirectSOFT100: Free version of DirectSOFT6 limited to 100 words.
If you purchased PC-DSOFT6 or PC-R60-U, you will be provided with a keycode which will unlock the appropriate version of the software. The free PC-DS100 version requires no keycode and serves as the 'demo' version of DirectSOFT6.
(File size = 42.4 MB) | This file, when used without a keycode, will install the latest version of DirectSOFT100, the 'free' version of DirectSOFT6. DirectSOFT100 gives you the same features as the full version of DirectSOFT6 but allows only 100 Words of ladder code to be downloaded to the PLC. Use the DirectSOFT6 keycode you received when purchasing DirectSOFT6 to install the latest release of PC-DSOFT6, the full version of DirectSOFT6. |
Earlier Versions:
(File size = 42.4 MB) | Use the DirectSOFT6 keycode you received when purchasing DirectSOFT6 to install this version of PC-DSOFT6. |
(File size = 40.3 MB) | Use the DirectSOFT6 keycode you received when purchasing DirectSOFT6 to install this version of PC-DSOFT6, the full version of DirectSOFT6. |
(File size = 25.0 MB) | This file, when used without a keycode, will install the latest version of DirectSOFT100, the 'free' version of DirectSOFT5. DirectSOFT100 gives you the same features as the full version of DirectSOFT5 but allows only 100 Words of ladder code to be downloaded to the PLC. Use the DirectSoft5 keycode you received when purchasing DirectSOFT5 to install the latest release of PC-DSOFT5, the full version of DirectSOFT5. |
(File size = 10.9 MB) | This self-extracting executable contains the installation disks required to upgrade v4.x DirectSoft to v4.0 Build 25. This maintenance release will only work with v4.x. NOTE: DirectSOFT version 4 is a new major release of the software. This service pack download will not upgrade v3.x installations to v4.0. Users of v3.x who wish to upgrade to version 4 must purchase an upgrade (part number PC-R40-U). View the Readme file for information about changes in this version. |
v3.0c Service Pack | This self-extracting executable contains the installation disks required to upgrade v3.x DirectSoft to v3.0c Build 80 . This maintenance release will only work with v3.x. To install this maintenance release, run the executable and follow the directions. DO NOT erase your currently installed DirectSoft files. This is only a maintenance release and does not contain the full software package. key code = DSP-SERVICE-PACK Click here to jump to the new DL05 PID setup documentation |
| v3.0 Demo | This file is a demo version of our programming package. It shows all the features of our programming package and allows you to create small programs. We do not have any documentation to go along with this at this time but the program should be self-explanatory. Please see the README.TXT file for installation instructions. Disregard the request for a password to use as a demo version. (File size = 4.96 MB) |
| This self-extracting executable contains the installation disks required to upgrade v2.x DirectSoft to v2.4a. This maintenance release will not work for DirectSoft v1.x. To install this maintenance release, run the executable and follow the directions. DO NOT erase your currently installed DirectSoft files. This is only a maintenance release and does not contain the full software package. | |
| v1.12i Upgrade * | DirectSOFT upgrade to version 1.12i. It works with Windows 3.1, Windows/95 and Windows/NT v3.5x. |
| Troubleshooting Guide | This document contains information on how to troubleshoot your system when DirectSOFT does not run on it. It contains the most common problems we have encountered and how to get around them. |
| Modem Setup Info | These documents contain information about how to use telephone modems with Direct Logic PLCs. NOTE: These documents are no longer supported by Automation Direct. These files are available for information purposes only and there is no guarantee that these settings will work for your application
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| DS-Start | This program allows you to sequence the start of multiple programs with a single icon. If you put this icon into the Windows startup group, you could start up the DDE server and then start up Microsoft's Excel. (ZIP File) |
Patches | |
| prgrm30.dll | Importing Tisoft' and Logicmaster' programs into Directsoft32 The PRGRM30.DLL corrects the error that Directsoft32 build 58 would get when importing the old Tisoft ' and Logicmaster ' programs into Directsoft32. This error only occurs with build 58 and should not be installed with earlier Directsoft versions. The next build of Directsoft will correct this problem. This file goes in the DirectSOFT32ProgramBin directory |
* 16-bit software may not fully support new hardware features introduced after September 1999. These include D0-01MC clock/calendar feature and F0-04AD-1.
Software Demos
C-more Demo Programming Software
Please visit this page to download C-more Programming Software. Install without entering a keycode to activate the demo version. Refer to the 'Readme' document within the ZIP file for details about the Demo version. To order a keycode in order to activate the full verison, please visit our online store.
C-more Micro Programming Software
The C-More Micro programming software can be downloaded for free from our Web site. This is the full-featured C-More Micro programming software and not a demo version.
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CLICK PLC Programming Software
The CLICK PLC programming software can be downloaded for free from our Web site and provides an intuitive programming tool that will get you up and running quickly. This is the full-featured CLICK programming software and not a demo version.
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DataNet OPC Web-based Data Monitoring Software
DataNet OPC Demo (File size 10.4 MB)
The above file installs as an unregistered demo version of the complete DataNet OPC software package. The demo is a fully functioning Web based data monitoring and logging software that will run for three days. After three days the trial version will expire and give you a message window when you try to start the software.
DirectSOFT6
Use this file for these part numbers:
- PC-DSOFT6: DirectSOFT6 Programming Software
- PC-R60-U: DirectSOFT6 upgrade from any previous version of DirectSOFT
- PC-DS100: DirectSOFT100: Free version of DirectSOFT6 limited to 100 words
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Installing DirectSOFT100 (PC-DS100)
DirectSOFT100 gives you the same features as the full version of DirectSOFT6 but allows only 100 Words of ladder code to be downloaded to the PLC. Programs DL05/06/105/205/305/405 systems. (Order programming cable separately.) A keycode is not required to install DirectSOFT100.
Installing DirectSOFT6 (PC-DSOFT6 and PC-R60-U)
To activate PC-DSOFT6 (the full version of DirectSOFT6) or the PC-R60-U upgrade, enter the keycode (which you received upon purchase) during installation.
Recommended PC requirements
Following are the recommended system requirements for running DirectSOFT6 on a PC:
- 1 GHz CPU
- CD-ROM for loading software
- Windows 10, Windows 8.1 - 64 bit, Windows 8.1 - 32 bit, Windows 8 - 64 bit, Windows 8 - 32 bit, Windows 7 - 64 bit, Windows 7 - 32 bit, Windows Vista - 64 bit, Windows Vista - 32 bit, Windows XP
No DOS, OS/2, MacIntosh, LINUX or UNIX versions, or 16-bit versions available. Windows 8 RT not supported. - 512 MB RAM and 50 MB free hard disk space
- CD-ROM for loading software. At least one unused serial communications port or USB port using our USB-RS232,USB-to-serial adapter and/or 10-Base-T or 10/100-Base-T Ethernet network card.
- Color SVGA monitor (1024 x 768)
Do-more Designer Programming Software
Do-more Designer programming software for the Do-more PLC can be downloaded for free from our Web site. This is the full-featured Do-more programming software and not a demo version.
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GSoft
GSoft is now free to download. There is no longer a demo version.
KEPDirect OPC Server Download
Download KEPDirect Servers (v5.11.263.0) Demo (File size 29.2 MB)
This file is the full package download for our KEPDirect OPC Server. The software installs as a demo version prior to registration at which time you will receive a file to unlock your unlimited version. Our latest KEPDirect package includes all drivers and help file documentation for connection to the DirectLOGIC PLCs and EBCs, the Productivity3000 PAC, and our Ethernet-enabled GS and Durapulse drives. Without a keycode for a purchased software license, the server will run for two hours at a time.
Minimum PC requirements
2.0 GHz Processor, 1 GB installed RAM, 180 MB available disk space, Ethernet Card (required for Ethernet drivers or serial drivers that utilize Ethernet encapsulation), Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor, Keyboard and Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
Minimum PC requirements
Windows 8, Windows 7 (Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate), Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista (Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate), Windows Server 2003 (Service Pack 2), Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2).
Note: When installed on a 64 bit operating system, the application will run in a subsystem of Windows called WOW64 (Windows-on-Windows 64 bit). WOW64 is included on all 64 bit versions of Windows and is designed to make differences between the operating systems transparent to the user.
Productivity Suite Programming Software
The Productivity Suite programming software is a full-featured programming tool for the Productivity Series controllers. This is a FREE download from our Web site and provides an intuitive programming tool that will get you up and running quickly. This is the complete Productivity Series programming package and not a demo version.
An optional Demo version install of the DataWorx P3K database connectivity software is also included with the Productivity Suite install.
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SOLO Temperature Controllers
The SOLO Temperature Controllers configuration and monitoring software is a free download.
SureServo PRO
SureServo Pro software is now free to download. There is no longer a demo version. Please visit this page to download the most recent version of SureServo PRO.
SureMotion Pro
SureMotion Pro software is free to download. SureMotion Pro completely replaces SureStep Pro. Please visit this page to download the most recent version of SureMotion Pro.
Think & Do PC Based Control Software
Download Here:
Think & Do Version 8.1.0 (File size 225 MB)
This is the same program received when purchasing Think & Do PC Based Control Software, part numbers PC-TD8-USB or PC-TD8-WEB4-USB.
User Manual
The purchased software will arrive with a software CD, a Quick Start Guide and a USB Runtime hardware key that will remove the limitations of demonstration mode. In demonstration mode, the Runtime use is limited to 30 minute sessions. The development environment is not restricted and provides a free WinPLC programming pack.
ViewMarq Configuration Software
ViewMarq configuration software is required to program ViewMarq LED message displays. This is a FREE download from our Web site and is not a demo version.
Directsoft 5 Programming Software User Manual Template
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