๐ SIMATIC AX 2504 Release Information! ๐
Hello fellow Software Automation Engineers! ๐
it's springtime, everything grows and flourishes just as our SIMATIC AX engineering system does. Let's have a closer look at all the news the latest release has ready for you.
1. #Object-Oriented Function Blocks & Performance Improvements
Use OOP within FBs to...
... enhance flexibility
- Function blocks now incorporate #ObjectOrientedProgramming features, enabling modularization and allowing methods to access instance data.
- Add methods directly to function blocks, accessing their instance data seamlessly
... to easily transition programs to SIMATIC AX.
Additionally increase runtime performance by up to ten percent for object-oriented programs through efficient cycle time usage.
2. #Unit testing improvements
Spot potential bugs with ease!
- Keep your code clean and efficient with automatic runtime error detection in our Unit Testing framework.
- Prevent crashes by detecting errors like Division by 0, uninitialized variables, and array out-of-bound access.
3. #Improved Trace Visualization
Get to grips with your data like never before!
- Analyze process data even more effectively.
- Features: Inline data comparison, flexible axis assignment, efficient streaming and data security.
4. #Commented Hardware Configuration Templates
- Generate hardware configuration files with inline comments showing possible parameter values.
- Utilize commands like apax hwc generate-template-file to generate base templates.
5. #PROFINET Security Class 1
Secure your network with SNMP, DCP & GSDX!
- Configure SNMP services with activation controls, community name settings, and read-only options.
- Use DCP to detect and do a basic configuration for Profinet devices.
- Secure GSD files with digital signature technology, ensuring integrity and authenticity.
Tip: Use the digital-signed GSDX files and enjoy peace of mind with secure device and network management.
6. #Software Controller Support
Expand your programming horizons! Use the Software Controller in SIMATIC AX TIAX workflows.
๐ If you already have access to SIMATIC AX, check out the detailed release notes in the documentation. Is it time for you to jump on the SIMATIC AX train? Contact us via siemens.com/simatic-ax and ask for access if you would like to see for yourselves.