DirectSOFT5 PLC Programming Software

Our powerful Windows-based DirectSOFT programming package is new and improved. With many new instructions, programming is now easier, quicker and more intuitive than ever.

Improved viewing options and customizable tool bars make it easier to program and monitor your PLC system.

With DirectSOFT5, documentation can be exported for use in other applications such as our C-more operator interface panels. User Interface Themes allow operators to create a unique look and feel for the DirectSOFT programming environment. The dockable window feature allows relocation of Cross Reference and Data views. The ability to auto-hide or even tear away views and place them outside the DirectSOFT5 work space optimizes full ladder viewing.

The product offering has been simplified to a full support PC-DSOFT5 package that programs all of our DirectLogic PLCs, and our new PC-DS100 package, which is a full-featured FREE programming package with a 100 word limitation. (DS100 is only available by download from our Web site).

Simplified packages make your selection fast and easy

PC-DSOFT5, the newest DirectSOFT version, has a host of advanced features that make it easier to program your PLC. It supports full-featured 32-bit Windows-certified programming for all six DirectLOGIC PLC families, including all DL05s, DL06s, DL105s, DL205 CPUs, DL305 CPUs, DL405 CPUs, and all of their Koyo cousins. The software supports an incredible array of online/off-line programming and documentation features, as well as our ALL NEW IBox instructions.

• PC-DS100 is our all new free full-featured software package that allows a maximum of 100 words for programming, editing, and downloading in any DirectLOGIC CPU. A perfect solution for small applications! Larger programs can be created and saved but NOT reopened or downloaded without upgrading to the full version. FREE [download PC-DS100 at no charge now]
  
  
• PC-DSOFT5 is the full programming package for all six DirectLOGIC PLC families (DL05, DL06, DL105, DL205, DL305 and DL405) with no programming limitations, at the lowest price ever. $395.00
  
  

Cables, Handheld Programmers and EEPROMs

DL06 CPUs can be programmed with DirectSOFT5 and a PC cable, or with the D2-HPP handheld programmer. We offer the following programming cables and handheld programmers:

• D2-DSCBL - PC programming cable for DL05, DL06, DL105, DL205, and D3-350 CPUs and D4-450 CPUs
  
  
• D2-DSCBL-1 - 12 ft. (3.66m) RS232 shielded PC programming cable for DL06, D2-250(-1), and D2-260 CPUs. 9-pin D-shell female connector to a 15-pin male HD15 connector.
  
  
• D2-DSCBL-2 - Tinned leads cable for the DL06, D2-250-1 and D2-260
  
  
• DA-DSCBL - Programming cable kit that includes one each of D2-DSCBL, D3-DSCBL-1, D3-DSCBL-2, and D4-DSCBL cables
  
  
• FA-15HD - 15-pin high density D-Sub adapter used to connect RS232 Port 2 of DL06, D2-250-1, and D2-260 CPUs to personal computers using the FA-CABKIT included unshielded cable, or a D2-DSCBL shielded programming cable
  
  
• D2-HPP - DL06 Handheld Programmer provides programming, testing and monitoring for all DL05, DL06, DL105, DL205 and D3-350 CPUs. Supports both RLL and RLLPLUS instructions and includes cable.
  
  
• D2-HPP-U - Upgrade kit to allow existing D2-HPP handheld programmers with firmware V1.82 or earlier to program the DL05, DL06 and DL105 units.
  
  
• D2-EE-1 - 8 K EEPROM for use with DL230, DL05 and DL06 CPUs and handheld programmer (quantity of 2)
  
  
• USB-RS232 6 ft. USB to RS-232C serial adapter cable transparently connects serial devices to PC applications via a USB port. USB-A male connector to 9-pin D-shell male connector.

PLC Programming Cable Selection

Since CPUs provide many different communication port possibilities, it is helpful to know exactly which communications cable is required. Use the table below to choose the proper cable: