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To contact Unitronics support directly y ou can: Use the Support Portal to open a support ticket http://support.unitronics.com/index.php Write to our Support team at support@unitronics.com ⭐ For the complete How to Get Help, click here. Enjoy - this is truly a great community! No posts here yet News and Announcements UniLogic 2021 UniCloud IIoT Cloud Platform, EtherCAT & more! (274,636 visits to this link) UniLogic’ first 2021 release supports UniCloud , Unitronics complete, no-code IIoT Cloud Platform specifically designed for the OEM and Machine Builder. End-to-end, scalable and secure, UniCloud enables you to easily build customized Dashboards and use them to harvest, analyze, and leverage data to boost efficiency, trouble-shoot problems, and implement preventative maintenance—reducing your management overhead and leaving you time to grow your business. You do not need programming or cloud development skills in order to commission and deploy UniCloud—you can benefit from IIoT services, increase your revenues, and save on costs without relying on programmers and cloud professional staff. This release also introduces UniStream ’Cloud’ controllers . UniStream ’Cloud’ controllers are an industry first: a PLC with built-in, no-cost cloud services. Each UniStream Cloud PLC is supplied with a pre-paid 5-year Start-up Subscription plan-there is no monthly subscription fee. UniCloud is also supported by Vision Enhanced, Samba, and will soon be supported by Jazz. While UniStream connects directly to UniCloud, note that other controllers connect via Unitronics secure routers. To learn more, and take advantage of our free trial offer, click here: https://unitronics.cloud/product/ This release also supports EtherCAT , the industrial fieldbus protocol that drives powerfully precise processes in factories across the globe, via our new EtherCAT Master module . The new module enables you to integrate: · Unitronics EtherCAT Servo Drives When you use a Unitronics drive, EtherCAT data exchange is transparent. You can implement motion using UniLogic’s Motion function blocks. A single UniStream can support up to 8 drives. Plus, you can easily adapt any Motion application based on CANopen to EtherCAT simply by making a few changes in Hardware Configuration. · Unitronics URB EtherCAT adapter Via an EtherCAT URB adapter, you can communicate with Unitronics URB Ethernet-based I/O modules · Third-party EtherCAT slave devices You can import a device’s definition file, and exchange data via Ladder using SDO requests. A single UniStream can support one EtherCAT master module, which can support a total of 32 EtherCAT nodes. This includes EtherCAT Servo drives, Remote URB adapters, and third-party EtherCAT devices. *EtherCAT is currently supported by USC-B5 and USC-B10 only. For a complete list of features and bug fixes—and to download the latest UniLogic version— click here and scroll down: https://www.unitronicsplc.com/software-unilogic-for-programmable-controllers/ VisiLogic: 9.9.00 - Protect Your Vision and Samba Systems with New Security Enhancements (250,658 visits to this link) VisiLogic 9.9.00 focuses on enhancing and strengthening the protection of your automation systems. It requires you to change default passwords and implement complex passwords and comprises new features to protect Vision and Samba controllers. These features include mandatory password protection for PCOM communications via Ethernet, a method enabling you to block remote access actions initiated via PCOM, and a way to change the Information Mode default password via Ladder. Unitronics strongly recommends that users with existing applications comprising Vision and Samba controllers that are connected to the internet, update to the current VisiLogic and firmware version, as well as to updated versions of Unitronics’ compatible utilities. In addition to securing Device Level security by using the features included in this new VisiLogic version, implementing effective system security requires a layered approach. While upgrading to this version enhances device security, network protection is essential as your first line of defense. It is highly important to make sure that any internet connection will be done using firewalls to restrict unwanted access and that there are no port forwarding settings exposing automation equipment directly to the public network.They devote a great deal of time and energy to the community as forum moderators. They approve posts, move posts to appropriate forums when necessary, and flag spammers (we have plenty of those). This is in addition, people, to using their general deep expertise in all things controland their specific, profound expertise in Unitronics products to answer your questions. Drum roll Our thanks to our fabulous MVPs: Joe Tauser, of Joseph Tauser & Associates, located in St.Louis, Missouri, USA, http://www.jtauser.com/ Barry Lanier—you know him as Flex727—located in Allen, Texas, USA (near Dallas) blanier@arc-controls.com The one and only Ausman, located Down Under—Australia! Kratmel, otherwise known as Roman Kurka, located in the Ukraine. On a personal note, I truly value the patience these individuals show in helping forum members pinpoint the source of a problem, the solutions they find—and their humor. A little humor goes a long way! UniStream PLCthe PLC with Virtual HMI By Cara Bereck Levy in Unitronics’ Blog: PLCs, HMIs and more 2 comments Hi people! Our newest product was developed in answer to customers who needed UniStream performancebut who do not require an integrated HMI panel. drum roll Meet the UniStream PLC This unique PLC, unlike other UniStream controllers, does not have an integrated HMI panelhowever, it supports HMI applications just like any other UniStream. The secret is Virtual HMI. This means that you can mount the controller on a DIN rail in a cabinet, and access it from: any mobile device that supports VNC the new UniStream Display (USL) any UniStream Modular HMI panel (USP) any UniStream Built-in (on the panels integral to the device) The UniStream PLC is a line of PLCs with built-in I/Os that may be mounted on a DIN-rail. Unlike other UniStream Controllers, does not include a built-in HMI screen. This PLC is appropriate for applications that need UniStream power and functionality, but that either do not require an HMI application, or that require a distributed HMI. All UniStream PLCs support Virtual HMIthey can display HMI screens which you design in UniLogic in exactly the same way as for any other UniStream controller. You can display the HMI screens on: UniStream Displays (USL), included in this release. UniStream Displays are a series of color touch-screens that support VNC. UniStream Modular HMI panels (USP) UniStream Built-in (on the panels integral to the device) Any device screen that supports VNC The series is available in three versions: Pro, Standard, and Basic. When you select your UniStream model in Hardware Configuration, only relevant options are available in UniLogic. Differences between B10, B5, and B3 Feature B10 Pro B5 Standard B3...