TelePACE Studio

Wayne Johnston PC Applications Development Manager

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Introduction
What is TelePACE Studio? TelePACE 3 faced a number of technical challenges TelePACE Studio is a new version of TelePACE. Uses latest Windows technology Maintains functionality of TelePACE 3

What does that mean for me?

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Why TelePACE Studio

Improves User Productivity Customizable workspace Improved logic editing Automatic suggestion of addresses More extensive validation

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A First Look

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Views
Views Minimal use of pop-up dialogs Settings are available in views Multiple views can be opened at the same time Views can be docked, floating, or automatically hide

The user controls the look of the application

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Customized Workspace

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User Interface
New Tool Ribbon Design Easier to find features Uncluttered workspace

Designed around tasks Edit: editing program and settings Program: programming and debug Configure: configuration and maintenance

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User Interface

Quick Access Tool Bar Holds frequently used functions Add any command or group of commands

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User Interface
Application Button File management Printing Options

Lets tool ribbons focus on programming tasks

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Logic Editing
Ladder logic editor supports Drag and Drop Inserting directly at a location

Automatically selects unused addresses Infinite level undo and redo

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Logic Editing
TelePACE 3 On-Line Editing Each change written immediately Some edits couldnt be made without stopping

TelePACE Studio On-Line Editing Maintains list of changes Changes written when write is clicked Switching modes prompts to write changes

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Debugging
Multiple views open at one time Simultaneously view information Example: Register editor and DNP Diagnostics

Multiple instances open at one time Simultaneously debug multiple programs Requires communication link to each

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Tags
No limit on number of tags Tag editing is easier Tag or address can be changed Automatic tag generation

Integrated Import and Export

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Register Assignment
Easy to see Selects the right modules Available modules for controller Default module sets

Selects the right parameters Automatic addressing Parameter descriptions Tags displayed for points
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Diagnostics
Diagnostics View Shows error, warning, and other messages Filters hide unneeded information Messages are color coded and time stamped Contents can be copied Text and table modes

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Integration
TelePACE Studio enables integration No need to switch applications Shares communication

Firmware Loader integrated Reduces training time

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Change Controller Type

Better validation when changing controller type Pre-change validation prevents breaking changes Checks register addresses, function blocks, and I/O modules

Post-change validation prevents programming controller Serial port settings, Store and forward, IP Configuration checked Can save and open files

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Communication
PC Communication Simplified Automatic connection as needed Connect confirmation optional Disconnect button simplifies port sharing

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Files
All files are XML format Files can be compared Compatible with version control systems Could be edited or automatically generated (unsupported)
<RegisterAssignmentEntry> <ModuleKey>730</ModuleKey> <ModuleCode>INTGMSIO5606</ModuleCode> <ModuleType>73</ModuleType> <ModuleAddress>0</ModuleAddress> <NumStartRegisters>4</NumStartRegisters> <StartReg>12</StartReg> <StartReg>10014</StartReg> <StartReg>30015</StartReg> <StartReg>40003</StartReg> <Param1 ParamName="AIN 0 Type">0</Param1> <Param2 ParamName="AIN 1 Type">0</Param2> <Param3 ParamName="AIN 2 Type">0</Param3> <Param4 ParamName="AIN 3 Type">0</Param4> <Param5 ParamName="AIN 4 Type">0</Param5> <Param6 ParamName="AIN 5 Type">0</Param6> <Param7 ParamName="AIN 6 Type">0</Param7> <Param8 ParamName="AIN 7 Type">0</Param8> <Param9 ParamName="AIN Filter">0</Param9> <Param10 ParamName="Scan Frequency">0</Param10> <Param11 ParamName="AOUT Type">0</Param11> <Param12>65535</Param12> <Param13>65535</Param13> <Param14>65535</Param14> <Param15>65535</Param15> <Param16>65535</Param16> </RegisterAssignmentEntry>

File format is not currently published

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Compatibility
Compatibility Can open files from TelePACE 3.30 and forward Saves TelePACE Studio XML format files Supports Windows 2000, XP, and Vista (32 and 64 bit versions) Supports long file names 8.3 file names still available for nostalgic users

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Summary
TelePACE Studio Improves User Productivity Customizable workspace Improved logic editing Automatic suggestion of addresses More extensive validation

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Q&A

Questions?

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