DirectSOFT5 Programming for PLCs

Programming versions
With DirectSOFT5 Programming Software,
selecting which software package you
need is a snap! You can select the fully
loaded package at its great low price, or
you may choose the FREE package. It has
all of the same programming functions as
the full package. However, it will only
download a program up to 100 words
long.
The fully-loaded version (PC-DSOFT5)
will program all of our DirectLOGIC
PLCs, some GE Series One Plus PLCs,
and TI305/405 SIMATIC PLCs. Refer to
the
chart
below
to
verify
compatibility.

Family

CPU

The FREE DirectSOFT5 package

(PC-DS100) was designed to provide a
more streamlined choice. You can see
from the table below that the FREE version
has the same support and same great
features, but will only allow you to open
or download a program up to 100 words
long.
Also, you cannot open an offline project
larger than 100 words. You can create a
project as large as you want and save it to
disk, but you cannot reopen or download
it to a PLC without unlocking the full
version (PC-DSOFT5) by purchasing a
key.

PLC compatibility
If youre using our DirectLOGIC products,
then compatibility is not an issue. All
DirectSOFT5 packages support all
DirectLOGIC CPUs. Our software also
supports many compatible products that
were offered by previous vendors of the
Koyo-designed PLCs. If youre buying the
software to program a compatible CPU,
check the following table to make sure
your CPU is supported. (Sorry, but if your
CPU is not shown, then it is not
supported.)

Direct SOFT5
(full version)
PC-DSOFT5

Direct SOFT5
(free version)
PC-DS100*

CPU Firmware
Version Needed to
Use IBox
Instructions

DL05

All

CPU v5.10 or Later

DL06
DL105

All

CPU v2.10 or Later

All

DL-230

D2-240

DL205

DL305

DL405

GE Series 1 PLUS

D2-250

D2-250-1

CPU v4.60 or Later

D2-260

CPU v2.40 or Later

D3-330**, D3-330P**

D3-340

D3-350

D4-430

D4-440

D4-450

IC610CPU105**

IC610CPU106**

325-07**, PPX:325-07**

330-37**, PPX:330-37**

330S-37**, PPX:330S-37**

335-37, PPX:335-37

425-CPU, PPX:425-CPU

TI305/ SIMATIC 325S-07** (or 325 with Stage Kit)

TI305

TI405/ SIMATIC PPX:430-CPU

TI405

435-CPU, PPX:435-CPU

CPU v3.30 or Later

* PC-DS100 is only available by download from our Website. This FREE, full-featured software package will download a program limited to 100 words.
** Requires Data Communications Unit (D3-232-DCU).

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PLC
Overview

PC system compatibility

DL05/06
PLC

Following are the recommended system requirements for running DirectSOFT5 on a PC:
1 GHz CPU
CD-ROM for loading software
Windows 2000/XP (Home and Pro)
No DOS, OS/2, MacIntosh, LINUX or UNIX versions, or 16-bit versions available
512 MB RAM and 20 MB free hard disk space
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)

DL105
PLC
DL205
PLC
DL305
PLC
DL405
PLC
Field I/O

NOTES:
Laptops: DirectSOFT5 is perfectly suitable for use with laptop computers as long as they meet the requirements shown above. Most laptops can be ordered with a serial port as an option, which will allow a direct connection to our DirectLOGIC PLCs. If your laptop has a USB port, consider using our USB to serial adapter,
USB-RS232. If your laptop has an Ethernet port and you are considering a DL05, DL06, DL205 or DL405 PLC,
consider using the H*-ECOM or ECOM100 Ethernet Communications Module to connect your PC to the PLC
(The D2-230 does not support the ECOM).
Monitors: Any size monitor will work, however, larger, higher resolution, monitors enhance the features of
DirectSOFT5.

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C-more
HMIs
Other HMI
AC Drives

Connecting to DirectLOGIC PLCs

Motors

DL06 CPUs
Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud
Port 2: 300 baud - 38.4K baud

Steppers/
Servos
Motor
Controls
Proximity
Sensors

DL05 CPUs

Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud

Port 2: 300 baud-38.4 Kbaud

Photo
Sensors
Limit
Switches

DL205 CPUs

DL105 CPUs

Encoders

D2-230: Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud

D2-240: Port 2: 9.6 Kbaud
Port 2: 300 baud - 19.2 Kbaud
D2-250-1: Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud
& D2-260 Port 2: 300 baud - 38.4 Kbaud

Pushbuttons/
Lights
Process

Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud

Relays/
Timers
Comm.
TBs &
Wiring
Power
Enclosures

DL305 CPUs
D3-330 (requires D3-232-DCU): 300 - 19.2 Kbaud
D3-340: Port 1/2: 300 baud - 38.4 Kbaud
D3-350: Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud
Port 2: 300 baud - 38.4 Kbaud

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DL405 CPUs

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D4-430: Port 1: 9.6 Kbaud

&D4-440: Port 2: 300 baud - 19.2 Kbaud
D4-450: Port 0: 9.6 Kbaud
Port 1: 300 baud - 38.4 Kbaud
Port 2: 300 baud - 38.4 Kbaud

Part Index

Or use an ECOM module in the DL05, DL06, DL205 (except D2-230) or DL405
local base to program over a high-speed Ethernet link.

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PLC Programming Cables

Since CPUs provide many different communication port possibilities, it is helpful to know
exactly which communications cable is required. Use the table below to choose the proper
cable:

Family

CPU (or other device)

Port 2

D2-DSCBL

Only one

**

Port 1

D2-DSCBL

Port 2

D2-DSCBL-1

Port 1

D2-DSCBL

Port 2

D2-DSCBL-1

Only one

**

Port 1

D2-DSCBL

Port 2

D2-DSCBL-1

F1-130 (all versions)

Only one

D2-DSCBL

D2-230

Only one

D2-DSCBL

Top port

D2-DSCBL

Bottom port

D2-DSCBL

Top port

D2-DSCBL

Bottom port

D2-DSCBL-1

Top port

D2-DSCBL

Bottom port

D2-DSCBL-1

D2-DCM (module)

Only one

D3-DSCBL-2

H2-ECOM (-F) / ECOM100

Only one

**

D3-330/D3-330P

Requires DCU*

D3-DSCBL-2

Top port

D3-DSCBL-1

Bottom port

D3-DSCBL-1

Top port

D2-DSCBL

Bottom port

D3-DSCBL-2

Only one

D3-DSCBL-2

Top port (15-pin)

D4-DSCBL

Bottom port (25-pin)

D3-DSCBL-2

Phone jack

D2-DSCBL

Top port (15-pin)

D4-DSCBL

Bottom port (25-pin)

D3-DSCBL-2

D4-DCM (module)

Only one

D3-DSCBL-2

H4-ECOM (-F) / ECOM100

Only one

**

Slice I/O (module)

Only one

D4-DSCBL

IC610CPU105/106

Requires DCU*

D3-DSCBL-2

325-07, PPX:325-07

Requires DCU*

D3-DSCBL-2

330-37, PPX:330-37

Requires DCU*

D3-DSCBL-2

325S-07 (or 325 with stage kit)

Requires DCU*

D3-DSCBL-2

330S-37, PPX:330S-37

Requires DCU*

D3-DSCBL-2

Phone jack

D3-DSCBL-1

If DCU is used*

D3-DSCBL-2

If DCU is used*

D4-DSCBL

Top port (15-pin)

D4-DSCBL

Bottom port (25-pin)

D3-DSCBL-2

Top port (15-pin)

D4-DSCBL

Bottom port (25-pin)

D3-DSCBL-2

Only one

D4-DSCBL

H0-ECOM / ECOM100 (modules)

D0-DCM (module)
All versions

DirectLOGIC DL06

H0-ECOM / ECOM100 (modules)

D0-DCM (module)

DirectLOGIC DL105

D2-240

DirectLOGIC DL205

D2-250(-1)
D2-260

D3-340

DirectLOGIC DL305
D3-350
D3-DCM (module)
D4-430/D4-440

DirectLOGIC DL405

GE Series 1

TI305/SIMATIC TI305

Cable
D2-DSCBL

All versions

DirectLOGIC DL05

Port
Port 1

D4-450

335-37, PPX:335-37
425-CPU, PPX:425-CPU
N/A, PPX:430-CPU

TI405/SIMATIC TI405

435-CPU, PPX:435-CPU
Smart slice

* Requires RS232 Data Communications Unit (D3-232-DCU).

**Requires standard Ethernet twisted pair cable (HX-ECOM) or standard fiber optic cable (HX-ECOM-F).

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PLC
Overview
DL05/06
PLC

D2-DSCBL <--->

DL105
PLC

D2-DSCBL-1 <--->

DL205
PLC
DL305
PLC
DL405
PLC
Field I/O
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D3-DSCBL-1 <--->

C-more
HMIs
Other HMI

D3-DSCBL-2 <--->

AC Drives
Motors
Steppers/
Servos
Motor
Controls

D4-DSCBL <--->

Proximity
Sensors
Photo
Sensors
Limit
Switches
Encoders
Pushbuttons/
Lights

Straight-through Patch Cable (Ethernet)

Process
Relays/
Timers
Comm.
TBs &
Wiring
Power

Crossover Cable (Ethernet)

Enclosures
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Part Index

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DirectSOFT5 Functions
Click to start
programming

The Launch Window

The Launch Window is a centralized location to view not only all
of your DirectSOFT5 applications and projects, but also any
additional applications such as NetEdit, DN Loader, CTRIO WB,
ERM WB, etc. This window is also used to create and manage
PLC programs and the communications between your PC and
the PLC.

Utilities, such as
CTRIO WB

Documents
(Projects most recently
used listed first)
Communication links to PLCs

Point and click editing

Once you have started a new project, there are a few different ways to start
building your program. The Ladder Palette, which is attached to the right
border by default, can be resized and repositioned anywhere on your
desktop. This contains most of the instructions you will need. Simply click
on the icon or use the Hot Key associated with that icon. Some instructions
have to be accessed through one of the Browser icons. The Browsers
contain all of the necessary information from various boxes, coils, and
contacts. You can now customize the Ladder Palette tool bar to fit your
programming style and needs.

Enter documentation information for each instruction/element.

Edit and review all documentation

ladder Palette

Documentation
Documentation is the text associated with the components and
structure of your program. It helps to clarify the representation of
elements by assigning four different fields: Description, Wiring
Info, Nickname, and Element.

Description, Wiring Info, Nickname, Element

Onscreen views
DirectSOFT5 defaults to a new Tab view to give you the most optimized viewing
area. You still have the option to view multiple windows in the original MDI format
by simply hitting the Restore button in the upper right of the active tabbed window,
or go to Windows menu and select one of the tile or cascade options. You can have
multiple windows open to view such things as all of the addresses used in the
program, a mnemonic view of the program instructions, and all of the instructions
used.

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You can have multiple

views of your project
visible at the same
time. This screen shows
the Ladder View, Usage
View, Mnemonic View
and XRef View.

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PLC
Overview
DL05/06
PLC

Support for drum instructions

If your PLC supports Drum instructions, you will like this feature of the
programming software. Simply fill in the top of the drum with outputs and
configure each step with an event and/or time-based element. Then click on
the output boxes to choose the proper output states for each step and you are
finished.

DL105
PLC
DL205
PLC
DL305
PLC
DL405
PLC
Field I/O

PID view

Software

DirectSOFT5 offers an excellent PID feature. The loop and trending screens
are very easy to configure. This feature has all of the views, trending, and
tuning that you need to easily and successfully set up your PID loop.

C-more
HMIs
Other HMI

NEW! I-Box Instructions

The most notable new feature in DirectSOFT5 is the addition of the parameterized IBox instructions. These fill-in-the-blank instructions were designed to
make your programming experience quicker and easier than ever before.
Within these IBoxes you will find some complicated and some simple,
everyday ladder code tasks made easy and fast. You will find 6 new categories, including Memory, Discrete Helper, Analog Helpers, Math,
Communications & Counter I/O, with 66 new instructions to choose from.
Here are a few examples of IBox instructions in DirectSOFT5

AC Drives

PID

Motors
Steppers/
Servos
Motor
Controls

MOVED - moves a double word to two consecutive memory locations

Proximity
Sensors

OFFDTMR - Off Delay Timer will delay the "turning off" of the Output parameter by the specified Off Delay Time

Photo
Sensors

PONPOFF - Push ON/Push OFF Circuit toggles an output state whenever its
input power flow transitions from off to on

Limit
Switches

ANLGCMB - Analog Input/Output Combo Module Pointer Setup generates

the logic to configure the pointer method for one analog input/output combo
module on the first PLC scan following a Program to Run transition.

Encoders

MATHBCD - Math - BCD Format lets you enter complex mathematical expressions like you would in Visual Basic, Excel, or C++

Pushbuttons/
Lights

SUMBCD - Sum BCD Numbers sums up a list of contiguous 4-digit WORD

BCD numbers into an 8-digit DWORD BCD result.

Process

ECEMAIL - ECOM100 Send EMail, on a leading edge transition, will behave

as an e-mail client and send an SMTP request to your SMTP Server to send the
e-mail message to the e-mail addresses in the To: field

Relays/
Timers
Comm.

(* requires an Hx-ECOM100 100MBit communications module, capable of

accessing an SMTP server, in the PLC)

TBs &
Wiring

CTREDRL - CTRIO Edit Preset Table Entry and Reload, on a leading edge transition to this IBox, will perform this dual operation to a CTRIO Output
resource in one CTRIO command.

Power

(* requires a Hx-CTRIO counter I/O module in the PLC)

Enclosures
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