Object-oriented engineering tools for all engineering tasks from defining I/O device connections and data acquisition specifications up to creation of graphic windows make application development that much more efficient.

Defining connections to I/O devices:
Simply select a proper driver for each I/O device to be connected and make basic communication settings such as an IP address. Thereﾛfs no need to write a troublesome communication program.

Defining data for operation and monitoring:
Simply define tags called control objects, set the method of acquiring their data (periodically, one-shot, etc.), and make auxiliary settings such as the scaling specifications. Control objects you defined can be grouped for reuse.

Graphic windows running on a Web browser can be created by simply pasting supplied graphic parts and specifying their actions.

Optional Test Package features useful functions for efficient debugging during system configuration, including:

• Simulation
  Enables function tests with the predefined simulated inputs without a target machine.
• Device Monitor
  Enables the users to view and change the CPU statuses and internal device data of connected PLCs.
• Trace Management
  Changes in data can be recorded with timed traces.

The VB property link function facilitates data exchange with a user-created VB application.