System features

In this version of the Logix Designer application, you can activate redundancy on GuardLogix 5580 controllers.

In this version of the Logix Designer application, it is possible to turn on or off standard user-task-runtime-tag-data crossloading to achieve stable and repeatable scan times for the highest priority standard task. As a result, the

Synchronize Redundancy Data after Execution

option is now available for synchronizing redundancy data after execution. 

In the

Advanced Redundancy Configuration

dialog box, the option

Retain Test Edits on Switchover

is now called

Retain Test Edits in Standard Programs on Switchover

for safety controllers.

This version of the Logix Designer application adds the ability to turn on OPC UA access for a controller port. This version of Logix Designer application also adds the ability to generate reports that describe the OPC UA enablement state of each port.

Use the new Instruction Toolbox to find and insert instructions into a routine. The Instruction Toolbox lists all the instructions that are supported in the logic editor you are using. Select an instruction to add it to a routine. Enter a term in the search box to find a specific instruction. The Instruction Toolbox appears for each logic editor and the legacy Language Element toolbar is now hidden by default.

In this version of the Logix Designer application, CONCAT instruction performance is optimized for the case where one string is appended to another.

For the SIZE instruction, scan time has been shortened and restrictions on data types for the input operand have been lifted.

Online help content for the Logix Designer application is now both installed on your computer and posted on Rockwellautomation.com, making it accessible in online searches. The online help content on Rockwellautomation.com will always contain the most up-to-date information.