Why Incorrect Data values are restored in a Quantum controller with CE V14.1?

"Restore data from File to PLC" is a functionality provided by software "EcoStruxure™ Control Expert".
This functionality is used to restablish the data inside a Quantum PLC before starting a system.

***To read carefully before restoring Data to Quantum controller with Control Expert V14.1.

CAUTION

INCORRECT DATA VALUES RESTORED With Control Expert V14.1, you must install ControlExpert_V141_HF0570819R HotFix to use the “Restore Data from File to PLC” function with a Quantum controller. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage

If you do not install the Hot Fix ControlExpert_V141_HF0570819R, the values of the %M and %MW which have associated variable names are not restored correctly (wrong values are restored).
The availability date of ControlExpert_V141_HF0570819R hotfix is planned end March 2020.

Additional information:

• Save Data to DTX works correctly and a correct DTX file is generated.
• The Restore Data function is working correctly for the other cases: %M and %MW without variable names, Unlocated variables and Function Bloc instances.
• DAT files are not affected by this issue.
• Controllers other than Quantum are not affected by this issue.

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This problem doesn't exist in the previous version of ControlExpert_V14.1 .
This problem can be obsevred whatever the OS of the Quantum controller.

Publicado para: Schneider Electric Portugal