What is ISaGRAF?

ISaGRAF is the most powerful SoftLogic package on the market. ISaGRAF is a PLC-like software running on Windows 95, 98, NT 2000, XP, Vista and Windows7.

ISaGRAF is compatible with IEC 61131-3 standard PLC programming languages - Quick Ladder (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Structured Text (ST), Instruction List (IL) plus Flow Chart (FC) and can run the application generated by the workbench on any ISaGRAF PACs. Additionally, for the ultimate in power and flexibility, ISaGRAF supports off-line simulation, on-line debugging, monitoring, and control.

Ordering Information

ISaGRAF Development Software
ISaGRAF-256 ISaGRAF Workbench Software Ver.3.55 (256 I/O Tags) with one USB Dongle
 

ISaGRAF is the most powerful SoftLogic package on the market. ISaGRAF software is composed of three features:


(1) All-in-one design environment:
ISaGRAF provides an all-in-one design environment - ISaGRAF Workbench, which can be installed in Windows 95/98/2000/XP, Windows7 (32-bit), Windows7 (64-bit, Professional Edition with XP mode; Home Edition with VM ware) users can fully use the workbench to design the ISaGRAF series PAC which in different types or different platforms. That means the user just needs to learn the single software, can run the application in different PACs (Programmable Automation Controller).

(2) Provide six PLC syntax:
ISaGRAF is the software that supports five of IEC 61131-3 PLC Language, including Sequential Function Chart (SFC)、Quick Ladder Diagram (LD)、Function Block Diagram (FBD)、Structured Text (ST) and Instruction List (IL)five language, it also supports sixth PLC language - Flow Chart (FC). This flexibility enables users to choose the language that best suits their knowledge, style and the nature of the application.
 
(3) Easily integrate into the HMI software and MMI:
ISaGRAF supports the Modbus communication protocol; the user-designed application can be easily connected to the various types of HMI software (e.g., eLogger) and MMI.
 
ISaGRAF_elogger_hmi


ISaGRAF Workbench

The ISaGRAF workbench software includes the following syntax:

 
Text Editors for programming:

  • Structured Text

  • Instruction List



Graphical Editors for programming:    

  • Quick Ladder Diagram


 

 

  • Function Block Diagram 
 
  • Sequential Function Chart

 

 

 

  • Flow Chart


 

 

Software Features

 
  • Uploading the Program in the Controller    
  • Online Debug/Control/Monitor
  • Offline Simulation
  • Lock & Unlock I/O
  • Online Change
  • Auto-scan I/O
  • Spotlight: Simple HMI
  • Backup and Retrieval of Applications
  • Graphic Debugging Animation





Uploading the Program in the Controller
ISaGRAF supports uploading feature. The program which is compiled can be set as “uploadable”, and then download to the controller to run. After that, at any time, any day, the program can be upload by ISaGRAF.

Online Debug/Control/Monitor
ISaGRAF workbench running on the PC can connect to the controller via Ethernet, RS-232 or RS-485 cable. All variable's state, graphic program's state, I/O state can be displayed on PC's screen. Users can also give a command to switch On/Off Boolean variable or set the value to an integer, real, timer or message variables.

Offline Simulation
ISaGRAF installed on PC can run to simulate the user's program without the controller nearby. This helps the user to debug his program in the office even controller is not available.

Lock & Unlock I/O
This feature is very useful when the real Input/Output device is not available or not reachable or sometimes is not allowed to change value or state for testing. ISaGRAF can “Lock” these I/O variables which you want to test to become internal virtual I/O. Then the user can easily debug his application with every input condition he wants to test, and the locked output will not do real output, it becomes virtual.

Online Change
ISaGRAF PAC support on-line-change function (or called on-line-modification). User doesn't need to stop the old program while downloading a new program to replace it. The program must follow the on-line-modification rules of the ISaGRAF.
     
Auto-scan I/O
Auto-scan I/O is an ICP DAS added-on tool for ISaGRAF PAC to auto-scan I/O boards and auto-declare variables for every found I/O channel. It is very convenient for the user to easily configure the I/O and variables for the first time.
     
Simple HMI   
Spotlight is a simple HMI coming with ISaGRAF workbench and running on PC which allows users to build Boolean Icon, Bar Graph, Trend Curve, Value Text, Bitmap Picture to make an application more friendly.

Backup and Retrieval of Applications
ISaGRAF Workbench provides backup and retrieval functions. The function allows the user to save the ISaGRAF projects and libraries on a hard-disk or backup directory. Sometimes, you maybe want to backup the projects for technical support or restore the latest library files.

Graphic Debugging Animation     
When the project is in a programming stage, the user can download it to the controller and on-line check the dynamic graphical program to achieve real-time debugging.
The ISaGRAF PACs fully compatible with all of the following IEC61131-3 standard PLC languages:

1. Ladder diagram
2. Function block diagram
3. Sequential function chart
4. Structured text
5. Instruction list
6. Flow chart

It supports Modbus protocol and can connect to distributed I/O modules with Modbus or DCON protocol via the RS-232/485 or Ethernet.
 
ISaGRAF based XP-8000-CE6 Series PAC
Model OS CPU System Memory Non-Volatile Memory Storage VGA
Resolution
Ethernet
Port
USB Port RS-232/
RS-485
I/O Slot
XP-8037-CE6 WinCE 6.0 x86, 1GHz,
dual-core
2 GB DDR3 SDRAM 512 KB MRAM,
16 KB EEPROM
32GB Flash,    
8GB CF card
640 x 480,
800 x 480,
800 x 600,
1024 x 768
2 4 5 -
XP-8137-CE6 4 1
XP-8337-CE6 3
XP-8737-CE6 7
 

ISaGRAF based WP-8000 Series PAC
Model OS CPU System Memory Non-Volatile Memory Storage Ethernet
Port
USB Port RS-232/
RS-485
I/O Slot
WP-8147-EN WinCE 5.0 PXA270 or compatible,
32-bit, 520 MHz
128 MB SDRAM 16 KB EEPROM,
512 KB Dual battery backup SRAM
96 MB Flash,
4 GB micro SD card
2 1 2 1
WP-8447-EN 4 4
WP-8847-EN 4 8
 

ISaGRAF based ViewPAC Series 
Model OS CPU System Memory Non-Volatile Memory Storage VGA Resolution Ethernet
Port
USB Port RS-232/
RS-485
I/O Slot
VP-23W7-EN WinCE 5.0 PXA270 or compatible,
32-bit, 520 MHz
128 MB SDRAM 16 KB EEPROM,
512 KB Dual battery backup SRAM
96 MB Flash,
4GB micro SD card
(up to 32 GB)
3.5”
(320 x 240)
1 1 2 3
VP-25W7-EN 5.7”
(640 x 480)
VP-4137-EN 128 MB Flash,
4GB micro SD card
(up to 32 GB)
10.4”
(800 x 600)
2
 
 
ISaGRAF based 8000 Series PAC 
Model OS CPU SRAM Flash EEPROM Storage Ethernet
Port
RS-232/
RS-485
I/O Slot
iP-8417 MiniOS7 80186 or compatible,
16-bit and 80 MHz
512 KB 512 KB 16 KB 4 GB micro SD card       - 4 4
iP-8817 8
iP-8447 768 KB 2 4
iP-8847 8
I-8437-80-G 80186 or compatible,
16-bit and 80 MHz
512 KB 512 KB 2 KB - 1 4 4
I-8837-80-G 8
I-8417-G 80188 or compatible,
8-bit and 40 MHz
- 4
I-8817-G 8
 
   
ISaGRAF based uPAC
Model OS CPU SRAM Flash EEPROM DI DO Ethernet
Port
RS-232/RS-485 I/O Expansion
uPAC-7186EG MiniOS7 80186, 80 MHz 640 KB 512 KB 16 KB - - 1 2 X-board (Note)
uPAC-7186EGD
I-7188EG 80188, 40 MHz 512 KB - -
I-7188EGD
I-7188XG 2 KB 1 1 -
I-7188XGD
Note: The I/O Expansion Bus can mount one X-board only.

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