This utility converts (migrates, translates) Modicon (such as Modicon 484, Modicon 884, and Modicon 984) programs that were created with the Modsoft programming software to Studio 5000, in other words Modicon 984 to ControlLogix (CLx).
Each register (0xxxx,1xxxx, 3xxxx, 4xxxx) will be converted into a one-dimentional array of type INT. Extended memory (6xxxx) will be converted into a two-dimentional array of type INT.
The 0 and 1 registers access the individual bits. For example, 10017 will become M1[1].15.
The 3 and 4 registers use the same word offset. For example, 40100 will become M4[100].
Timers and counters will have new tags created of type TIMER and COUNTER. For example, timer 43493 will become T43493.
The network logic is converted using Smart Translation Technology.
Some instructions will convert without any issues. Some instructions convert but have additional logic added by the conversion utility to emulate the original instruction. Some instructions cannot be converted. They will be noted in the conversion log. Please review the conversion samples to see how the most common instructions will be converted.
You can enter an optional “Trash Register” to help with cleanup. When the conversion utility comes to a SUBTRACT instruction with the Trash Register as the result (bottom node), the SUBTRACT instruction is replaced with comparison instructions.
0xxxx, 1xxxx, 3xxxx, 4xxxx
Symbol: Symbols are converted to aliases. Some characters cannot be used in tag names. These aliases will be renamed and noted in the conversion log.
Descriptor: Yes
Short Comment: If no descriptor
Long Comment: No
Page Title: No
6xxxx
Symbol: No
Descriptor: No
Short Comment: No
Long Comment: No
Page Title: No
Network
Symbol: No
Descriptor: Yes
Short Comment: Yes
Long Comment: Yes
Page Title: Yes
Rung comments are created in this format: “Network #”, page title, descriptor, short comment, long comment
Segment
Symbol: No
Descriptor: Yes
Short Comment: If no descriptor
Long Comment: No
Page Title: No
Here are three options for remapping the I/O:
NONE: I/O addresses stay at their M0 and M1 address
1756: I/O addresses will be remapped to an equivalent 1756 I/O module (refer to Rockwell Automation catalog number 1492-CM800, “Conversion Module for Modicon” for more information).
AN-X: I/O addresses will be remapped to an AN-X-MOD module (see ProSoft under Resources).
Modsoft_program , Modsoft_CLx (a picture’s worth a thousand words)
None
We convert your program, review it for accuracy, and manually cleanup the logic so that you can download it and start testing. This includes remapping the I/O if possible.
Typical conversion turn around time: 5 business days
Starting at: $2.50 (USD) per rung (to convert networks to rungs count the total number of output instructions)
We guarantee that your program will be converted correctly. (no fine print)
Curelom Engineering
7276 Whileaway Rd W
Park City, Utah 84098
United States
