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CharlottesvilleVA, November 16, 2009 GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, today announced the release of its latest VersaMax Micro Plus controller firmware revision 4.0. The new release expands the controller's applicability to an even wider range of applications by integrating some exciting new features.

"With this release GE Fanuc has enabled the VersaMax Micro Plus to improve productivity, substantially expand communications connectivity, add high precision temperature sensing and increase the amount of devices that con be controlled with a low end controller," said Bill Black, Controllers Product Manager for GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms. "The VersaMax Micro is a surprisingly powerful PLC for its size and price, and the new features add more functionality, keeping it at the forefront of its class of controllers."

The new OnLine Programming feature enables the user to edit and download logic to the PLC without stopping it. Not requiring a PLC to come off line for changes saves significant downtime and potential expense for lost productivity and scrap. The OnLine programming streamlines debugging during machine commissioning and is ideal for applications that are continuous process.

The VersaMax Micro Plus has been enhanced to support Ethernet Modbus TCP Client and Server protocol. This powerful communication addition enables the Micro to handle a wide range of applications that historically required a more sophisticated control platform. A simple function block enables the Modbus TCP communications commands to be easily integrated into the users logic. Up to eight Modbus TCP channels are supported with one channel configured for Modbus TCP Client and the remaining are used for Modbus TCP servers.

"The Modbus TCP connectivity enables the Micro Plus controllers to address many complex applications that require the integration of variable frequency drives, motor control centers, SCADA and other Ethernet devices. In addition, security settings have also been added to minimize hacking into the controller," continued Black.

The new VersaMax Micro 4.0 firmware release also supports High Accuracy Thermocouple/Millivolt and RTD input Modules. The Thermocouple and RTD expansion units can now support the High Accuracy mode with 16-bit resolution. This provides higher precision in temperature monitoring and strain gauge applications.

Additionally, there are four new 64-point expansion modules that are compatible with the new Micro Plus controller, so the Micro Plus can support up to 320 I/O points. The high-density expansion modules enable the Micro Plus to be very cost effective for low-end applications.

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a joint venture between General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) and FANUC LTD of Japan, is an experienced high-performance technology company and a global provider of hardware, software, services, and expertise in automation and embedded computing. We offer a unique foundation of agile, advanced and ultra-reliable technology that provides customers a sustainable advantage in the industries they serve, including energy, water, consumer packaged goods, government & defense, and telecommunications. GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms is a worldwide company headquartered in Charlottesville, VA and is part of GE Enterprise Solutions. For more information, visit www.gefanuc.com.

GE Enterprise Solutions elevates customers' productivity and profitability with integrated solutions using sensors and non-destructive testing; security and life safety technologies; power system protection and control; and plant automation and embedded computing systems. Enterprise Solutions' high-tech, high-growth businesses include Sensing & Inspection Technologies, Security, Digital Energy, and GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms. The business has 17,000 problem-solving employees in more than 60 countries around the world.

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Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips. RE: GE Fanuc Series 90-30 / Logicmaster 90 bssrinivasa (Electrical)6 Jun 03 00:13Dear kolo,

I also suggest VersaPro.

Thanks

Srinivasa RE: GE Fanuc Series 90-30 / Logicmaster 90 Kolo (Electrical)(OP)6 Jun 03 00:39anyone know what the cost of VersaPro is in canadian dollars is?

Thanks RE: GE Fanuc Series 90-30 / Logicmaster 90 etom (Electrical)8 Jun 03 22:33Versapro is scheduled to be replaced by Machine edition, but if you are able to use DOS, LM90 cna be found free on a versa-pro demo disc. Call GE supply and see if they still have any kicking aroud.

You will still need a SNP adaptor to talk serially RE: GE Fanuc Series 90-30 / Logicmaster 90 lesliemcg (Electrical)11 Jun 03 04:00if your on a budget you can get versapro or machine edition from any ge fanuc sales outlet in a demo disc (free). this disk will enable you to program your plc's and will last for 4 days, and then you can unstall, reinstall the disk for another 4 days and so on( if you get what i mean)

happy programming RE: GE Fanuc Series 90-30 / Logicmaster 90 jsalls (Electrical)23 Jun 03 08:48Doing the install/uninstall routine that PLC guy suggests works really well for doing the programming on a budget. I did that for a project I worked on a while ago. When you uninstalled the software it didn't erase your work and in fact when you re-installed the software, it remembered the last projects you were working on under the "File" bar like it was never un-installed. I just wish they would take that last step to make it free and remove the hassel all together.

Good Luck! RE: GE Fanuc Series 90-30 / Logicmaster 90 nedfluteholder (Electrical)15 Jul 03 17:13Like some of the others, I got my first copy of LM90 from the VersaPro demo CDROM.

Although everyone 'slags off' the old DOS stuff, this LM90 is a breath of fresh air after battling with STEP5 (the Siemens offering for the S5 range)

If your boss is not averse to playing around with auctions tell him to look at eBay.com. I have seen (and bid) for programming software there. It develops into a hobby! (sad)

Anyway, I strongly recommend you try the DOS software before going for the Windows options.

The manual can be downloaded from gefanuc.com

Have fun! RE: GE Fanuc Series 90-30 / Logicmaster 90 chakorules (Electrical)18 Jul 03 00:50I dunno, if you could fork over the cash, I'd option to go for the Machine Edition software. I heard versa pro is on it's way out, and Simplicy Machine Edition will take it's place? Dunno if that is true, but I just used Machine Edition to program a GE CPU, and man was it KEWL! I did my HMI and PLC program all in one software package. sweet... Chris Elston

Automation & Controls Engineer

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